THURSDAY, NOV. 16

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.

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

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 6 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. Barker Library presents: Master Builders

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Build with LEGOs, Magformers, Marble Runs, ZOOB, TRIO and more. All children are welcome. No registration required. Caregivers must remain in the building.

Darwin R. Library presents: Library Catalog Search

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Learn how to navigate the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System catalog to search for physical books, books on CD, DVDs and more. Bring your own smart-device laptop or borrow one from the library. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Free of charge.

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.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Holiday greeting card-making

15 Main St., 5:30 p.m. Ages 10 and up. The $5 fee covers materials to make 3 different cards with instructions provided by Amanda Verlini. Call 716 9622-5885.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: ” Cayuga Nation Oral History Project”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Presenter: Rich Sasala, Cayuga, Turtle Clan. Register at 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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library’s Write Focus presents: Diwali, the Indian Festival of Light

37 W. Main St., 6:30 p.m. Program presenter: Lucy Andrus, LARC Art and Culture Educator.

WRFA presents: “Arts on Fire LIVE! – The Assembly”

Reg Lenna Medium Arts Studio, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, doors open at 6:45, performance at 7 p.m. The Assembly is a Jazz/Pop/Fusion sextet based in Jamestown and featuring Roger Chagnon (percussion), Kyle Gustafson (guitar, flugelhorn), Drew Minton (piano), Lena Morano (vocals), Chris Tiberio (bass) and Chris Wakefield. $13 including fees.

Something Rotten at the Scharmann Theater at Jamestown Community College

JCC, Sheldon Center, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. A hilarious mashup of Shakespearean England and 21st century Broadway. General admission $20, students, senior citizens (60+)/JCC FSA members, JCC students with ID $10.

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, NOV. 17

Hunters’ breakfast opening day

Stockton Volunteer Fire Co., 28 S. Main St., 4:30 to 9 a.m.

The Resource Center’s 24th Craft Bazaar

TRC Facility, 75 Jones and Gifford Avenue, Jamestown, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Crafts and artwork produced by people supported by TRC available for a suggested donation. Flavored coffees, baked goods and a walking taco lunch can be purchased. Drawing for donated prizes. Proceeds benefit TRC’s day habilitation programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Parent Discussion Group

The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., #7, Jamestown or via Zoom.10 a.m. to noon. Email aubrey@preventionworks.us . Free event. This week: Developing Good Bedtime Routines.

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 your 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.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Almost, Maine” senior preview

10674 Prospect St., 1 p.m. Free admission..

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeon and Dragons

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

Christmas in the Village of Westfield children’s night

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., 5 p.m. Pygmy Goat Visitors from Sun Dance Kids Farm. Moore Park at 6:30, Santa and Mrs. Claus come to town to light the park Christmas tree. Celebration continues at the YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., with treats, visits and pictures with Santa.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute presents: Karen Bondarchuk Artist Talk and Book Signing

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free to members, non-members pay regular admission. Registration required.

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. annual turkey party

Fire Hall, Main Street, additional parking on Lester Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, beverages, chips provided. A variety of meat packages as well as turkey will be raffled.

Dueling Pianos at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel

10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 6:30 p.m. Call 716 489-2800 for tickets.

Dunkirk Intermediate School presents: “Matilda Jr.”

Intermediate School Auditorium, 525 Eagle St., 7 p.m. See the school website for tickets. Limited number of tickets available at the door. Concessions and fundraisers at the show to help support future musicals.

Fredonia Middle School presents: Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.”

Fredonia District auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets $5. Reserved tickets available at frreedoniamusical.com with any remaining seats available at the door. For details, contact Ben Wendell, Director, at bwendell@fcsd.wnyric.org

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani

10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. Free admission, open to the public..

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Film

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Cinematic view of the history-making Taylor Swift tour. Taylor Swift Eras attire and friendship bracelets strongly encouraged. Adults $19.89, children under 12; seniors 65 and older; veterans/military: $13.33. See reglenna.com for online tickets.

Something Rotten at the Scharmann Theater at Jamestown Community College

JCC, Sheldon Center, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. A hilarious mashup of Shakespearean England and 21st century Broadway. General admission $20, students, senior citizens (60+)/JCC FSA members, JCC students with ID $10.

Medieval Feast Dinner Theater

Peek ‘n Peak, 1405 Olde Main Road, Clymer, 7:30 p.m. $85.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: Terry Lee Goffee: Tribute to Johnny Cash

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 8 p.m. $30.