WEDNESDAY,

OCT. 25

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.

Annual Rosa Parks awards ceremony

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Horizon Room, noon. Award recipients will present their work at the ceremony, free, open to the public.

TOPS NY 1094 meeting

Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226.

Halloween Fun Fair at Chautauqua Safety Village

2695 Route 394, Ashville, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission $5, children 2 and under free. Includes trick or treating among the village buildings, crafts, train rides, kid friendly ghoul houses and activities. Refreshments for sale.

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. 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.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County community dinner

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 6 p.m. Event honors non-profit organizations Share the Plate recipients, public welcome. For tickets, see https://tinyurl.com/22v8ysk. $15 per meal. Lasagna options.

Gowanda Central School town hall meeting via Facebook Live

Residents can get an update on goals, strategic planning, equity, student achievement and more. Q & A will follow. See Facebook@gowandacentralschool

Grape Discovery Center craft evening: Beach glass jewelry

8305 W. Main St., Westfield, 6 p.m. $45 ticket includes all the supplies needed to create up to four pieces of beach glass jewelry, a complimentary glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage and light refreshments. Pre-paid reservations by Oct. 7. See the Grape Discovery Center Facebook page.

Movies at the Reg: “A Haunting in Venice”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Kenneth Branagh stars as Hercule Poirot in this adaption of Agatha Christie’s “Halowe’en Party.” Tickets $7 plus $1 convenience fee.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem – jewelry making

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (or Oct. 26 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.) Call 716 792-9418 to register.

Genealogy Support Group Documentary Night

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 6 p.m.

Tong Sheppard Duo … Fantasies to Fairy Tales

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Violin and piano program. Tickets: adults $15, Opera House members $13, students $5.

Fredonia Clarinet Ensembles

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

THURSDAY, OCT. 26

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.

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

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem – jewelry making

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (or Oct. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.) Call 716 792-9418 to register.

Barker R. Library computer class: Getting Started with Microsoft Office

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Discussing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher. Working with Microsoft Office 2019, older versions on devices will be fine Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Can bring own smart device/laptop or borrow a library laptop.

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.

Ekstasis 2.0 Young Artist Recital

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 5:30 p.m. Performances by SUNY Fredonia’s School of Music students. Free event, donations appreciated.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Trick or Read!

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For families of all ages. Games, crafts, stories, free books. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $25 advance, $30 at the door; student/child $10 advance, $15 door. Electropop opera written by Dave Malloy. Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord, Director; Dr. Paula Holcomb, Music Director.

Main Street Studios presents: “Young Frankenstein – the Mel Brooks Musical”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. For tickets see mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Reserved $15, students/seniors $10.

Nightmare Castle

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Main St., Jamestown, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Includes Odyssey Hall, Studio Metro and the Spire Theater. Tickets $15 online and $20 at the door. See inspirejamestown.com

Sherman Central School Class of 2027 Spooky Haunted Trails fund-raiser

153 Miller St., Sherman, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Refreshments for sale. $5 per person. Cookies, donuts, cider, hot cocoa for sale.

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/.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party

Moniuszko Club, 262 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 8:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCT. 27

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program – Managing Fighting and Aggression

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609.

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.

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. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations. Museum admission must be purchased.

Mini psychic fair and ghost hunts Ilpa’s walk-in night

43 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 5 to 8 p.m. Psychic mediumship, tarot, Reiki healing, auragraphs, pet readings, ghost hunts to follow at 9 p.m. 2 readings/healings for $20 and tour of the 1882 Victorian funeral home. Get tickets at ivyriverapsychicmedium.com/events. Text 716 248-8296.

RTPI Art After Five featuring The LTM Trio

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

Barker Historical Museum free lecture, “Hallowed Ground, Honored Dead, History Unveiled”

Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Dr. Catherine J. Ullman will discuss the customs and superstitions around death in 19th century America, highlighting burial practices, mourning fashion and grave robbers. Reservation required: email barkerhistoricalmuseum@gmail.com

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $25 advance, $30 at the door; student/child $10 advance, $15 door. Electropop opera written by Dave Malloy. Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord, Director; Dr. Paula Holcomb, Music Director.

Main Street Studios presents: “Young Frankenstein – the Mel Brooks Musical”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. For tickets see mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Reserved $15, students/seniors $10.

Sherman Central School Class of 2027 Spooky Haunted Trails fund-raiser

153 Miller St., Sherman, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Refreshments for sale. $5 per person. Cookies, donuts, cider, hot cocoa for sale.

Ghost tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point, $30 per person. Purchase tickets at www.dunkirklighthouse.com or call 716 366-5050.

Nightmare Castle

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Main St., Jamestown, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Includes Odyssey Hall, Studio Metro and the Spire Theater. Tickets $15 online and $20 at the door. See inspirejamestown.com

Movies at the Reg: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, doors open at 9, movie begins at 10 p.m. Cult classic film starring Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry. $15 admission includes theater cleaning fee. A $5 fun pack can be purchased with items for audience participation.