THURSDAY, JAN. 4

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.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact the library at 716 366-2511 to reserve the book of the month.

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/.

FRIDAY, JAN. 5

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: “Dealing with Disobedience”

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.

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.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Fish fry and full service bar available.

SATURDAY, JAN. 6

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees breakfast

Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 W. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Saturday breakfast of danish, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased. Full service bar available.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Fredonia Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card, or free build. Limit 10 children. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 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.

Live at the Met: “Nabucco”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Verdi’s early masterpiece.. $20 adults, $18 members, $10 students. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., Chautauqua, 1 to 3 p.m. On-grounds sleigh rides by the Stateline Horseman’s Association. Tickets available at the Chautauqua Bookstore. Weather permitting.

Movies at the Reg: Killers of the Flower Moon Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 4 p.m. Stars Robert De Nero and Leonardo DiCapprio in an epic western crime saga where love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal. Directed by Martin Scorsese. $7 admission with $1 theater restoration fee.

Cinema Series: “The Holdovers”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa as three lonely people left at a New England boarding school over a very snowy holiday break in 1970. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, JAN. 7

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., Chautauqua, 1 to 3 p.m. On-grounds sleigh rides by the Stateline Horseman’s Association. Tickets available at the Chautauqua Bookstore. Weather permitting.

MONDAY, JAN. 8

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

TUESDAY, JAN. 9

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 presents: After-school all-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

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.

Darwin R. Library presents: Creative writing workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring a pen or pencil and a notebook. Explore different themes, play with words and meet other writers. No registration necessary.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280

Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

Willowbrook Park Cemetery monthly meeting

Mackowiak Funeral Home, 58 E. Doughty St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Anyone interested welcome.

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.

Cinema Series: “The Holdovers”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa as three lonely people left at a New England boarding school over a very snowy holiday break in 1970. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

WEDNESDAY,

JAN. 10

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.

TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 35 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-422

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.

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

Movies at the Reg: Maestro

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan in the love story chronicling the lifetime relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.