WEDNESDAY,

SEPT. 27

TOPS NY 890 meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variety of vendors. The market accepts EBT/SNAP, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, WICFV checks.

Darwin R. Library book sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices are $1 for hardcovers, $.50 for paperbacks. All proceeds benefit the Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum Association.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play with Library Assistant Jessica Huling

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For ages birth to 4 and their caregivers. Engaging stories, songs, social play and crafts. Older siblings also welcome. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885. Today’s focus: “Apple Time” (apple painting).

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 8 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

TOPS NY 1094 meeting

Friendship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226

Step Up for Autism and Sprout Film Festival

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5 p.m. Walk from the Reg to The Resource Center’s pop-up store at 221 Cherry St. The lobby of the Reg will open at 6 for a pre-show beverage, basket raffle and silent sweets auction. The program of ten films begins at 7, followed by a live sweets auction and announcements of the basket winners.

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Note that during the month of September, the adoption fee for adult cats (over one year of age) is reduced to $40. For senior cats (over eight years old), the adoption fee is always $30. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a message at 716 672-1991; press “1” for dogs or “2” for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem – Autumn craft

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (or Sept. 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.) Call 716 792-9418 to register.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Hunter Safety Course, part 1

1 Mullet St., Dunkirk, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Must also attend Sept. 29 to qualify to take the safety certification test to purchase a first-time hunting license in New York. Call 716 366-8836 for details.

League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County presents: Meet the Candidates Forum for Dunkirk

Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Mayoral candidates David Damico and Kate Wdowiasz will be featured, followed by Common Council candidates at 8 p.m. The forum will be broadcast live on Dunkirk Access Channel 1301 and Dunkirk Access YouTube channel. Questions will be accepted from the floor or via calling 716 679-5227. Questions may be submitted in advance by calling the above number.

Fredonia Jazz Showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY,

SEPT. 28

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’ Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 5 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes and fun crafts.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

Darwin R. Library book sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 6 p.m. Prices are $1 for hardcovers, $.50 for paperbacks. All proceeds benefit the Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum Association.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem – Autumn craft

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (or Sept. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.) Call 716 792-9418 to register.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More

37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For elementary students.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: greeting card program

15 Main St., 5:30 p.m. For ages 10 and up. A fee of $5 will cover all materials to create 3 different cards with instruction provided by Amanda Verlini. Call 716 962-5885 to register.

Dunkirk Elks bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.

Fredonia Concert Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 29

Salamanca-Seneca Falling Leaves Festival

Jefferson Street Park, 9 Broad Street Sycamore Park, Salamanca. Carnival rides, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, a dunk tank, balloon animals, food and craft and art vendors, demonstrations of Seneca arts, food and entertainment.

Darwin R. Library book sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices are $1 for hardcovers, $.50 for paperbacks, and $5 per bag during this bag sale day. All proceeds benefit the Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum Association.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and fun with friends.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog lunch

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 2 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 each or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1, miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations appreciated.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeon and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For grades 3 through 8..

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Ukulele classes with Helen Smit

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 6 p.m. $25 for the set of sessions which run through Oct. 20. To register, call 716 672-8051. Instructor will have everything needed, but attendees can bring their own ukuleles if desired.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Hunter Safety Course, part 2

1 Mullet St., Dunkirk, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Must also attend Sept. 27 to qualify to take the safety certification test to purchase a first-time hunting license in New York. Call 716 366-8836 for details.

RTPI Art After Five featuring Kyle Gustafson

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Included with each ticket is full access to the museum, a drink from the RTPI bar, a charcuterie board and two hours of live music. Non-member presale $18. Register at rtpi.org

Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County North Art in Recovery exhibit

Grace Lutheran Church, 601 Eagle St., Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. Free event, all welcome.

Meet local artist/author Trenton Lutes

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 p.m. Lutes has written two books of young adult dystopian fiction and will offer readings and book signings at this event.

Sunset Evening Hike at Lake Erie State Park

5838 Route 5, Brocton, 7 p.m. Meet at the recreation hall.