TUESDAY, DEC. 12

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

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

Niagara Mohawk/National Grid Retirees Christmas luncheon

Shorewood Country Club, 2958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, noon. Reservations required. Call Dorothy Lawrence at 716 672-2682.

Jamestown-Warren Christian Women meeting

Praise Fellowship Church, Russell, noon. Speaker: Terry Pearson, Warren of Hooktown Holidays. Attendees are asked to bring a $1 brown bag gift exchange item. For reservations, call Nancy Schuyler at 716 720-4410.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime for adults

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 18 and up. Read the book “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce and see the short award-winning film of the same name.Tea and cookies, too. Call the library at 716 934-3468 to reserve a spot..

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting

228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 meeting

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Membership renewals for 2024 are being accepted. New members welcome.

Sons of the American Legion Squad 434, Brocton meeting

110 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Dues for 2024 must be paid by Jan. 1.

Children in the Stream/4H Youth Fly Fishing program class

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.

WEDNESDAY,

DEC. 13

TOPS NY No. 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.

Chautauqua County Land BankCorporation meeting

Gerace Office Building, Room 331, Third floor, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 9 a.m. Members of the public are welcome.

Westfield Alzheimer’s Social Respite Group

United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers offer light exercise, seasonal music and games with one to one assistance for guests. For details about this free respite program, call the church at 716 326-3243.

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk Advent Recital 19 W. Fourth St., church sanctuary, noon. Performers: Brendan Mathewson and Trevor Napoli will perform works from Baroque to contemporary. Free event, open to the public.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.

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.

Christmas in Whoville at Chautauqua Safety Village

2695 Route 394, Ashville, 4 to 4:30 p.m. early admission for members only; 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. general public. The event runs until 7:30 p.m. but admission closes at 6:45 p.m. Admission $6 per person, all activities included. Children 2 and under are free. Take own picture with Santa, visit Santa’s workshop, decorate a Christmas cookie with Mrs. Claus, scope out the North Pole Observation Station, meet the Grinch himself and dare to visit his liar, visit with Elsa, Olaf and Santa’s elves, walk among the flats in the interactive stationary parade, make a craft, play games, have a snowball fight, enjoy the whole Whoville-decorated Village. Food available for purchase.

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. Please note that during the month of December, through the generosity of an anonymous donor, if one cat is adopted, the adoption fee for a second cat will be waived, regardless of the age of the cat. 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.

Fredonia Cannabis Advisory Team meeting

Fredonia Village Hall, second floor meeting room, 6 p.m. The team will meet with a party considering opening a growers’ showcase and discuss a dispensary licensing request. Public is invited to attend the meeting.

THURSDAY, DEC. 14

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.

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. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Murray L. Bob Lecture: Robert H. Jackson, His Legacy of Justice Today

James Prendergast Library Association, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Kristan McMahon, president of the Center, will examine how the roots of today’s international criminal justice and humanitarian law systems were established by Robert H. Jackson during the Nuremberg Trials in 1945.

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.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “Christmas in Our Hometown”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. $15.

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/.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

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. This week’s topic: Hassle-free shopping.

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.

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.

Advent night prayer

The Lord’s Vineyard, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Includes sung and spoken prayers, a scripture reading with a brief reflection and a hymn to the Blessed Mother. Lasts approximately 30 minutes. Enter by the side door facing the parking lot. All are welcome.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “Christmas in Our Hometown”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. $15.

Fredonia Community Choir presentation of “Dreamweaver”

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Features the music of Ola Gjello with the holiday concert :Dreamweaver.” Also on the program, a memorial presentation of Marie Sharon’s Amaliah’s Visit.