THURSDAY, FEB. 15

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. 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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Winter Sowing Workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon. Learn how to start native wildflower seeds in a one gallon plastic jug. Bring own seeds to plant, or check out some seeds from the community seed library. Materials are provided. For ages 13 and up. Registration is required. Call 716 672-8051.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore & More for elementary-aged students

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Melissa Meyers in the Patterson Library Octagon Gallery

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 p.m. The artist draws inspiration from nature found in abundance in Chautauqua County.

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.

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.

Gowanda Central School District virtual “Town Hall” – style meeting

Facebook live, 6 p.m. Can also be viewed later on the District’s Facebook page at gowandacentralschool.

Ripley School Board meeting

Ripley Central School, Superintendent’s office, room 119, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome.

Ukraine in Crisis: A Volunteer’s Perspective

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Local resident turned volunteer Patrick Stokes’ presentation includes a brief history of Ukraine, a video and several photographs he took while volunteering in Ukraine. Immediately following will be a pizza party, meet and greet and fund-raisng event to support SIOBHAN’S TRUST at a location TBD. Free admission, donations accepted.

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, FEB. 16

Winter Craft/Vendor Show at Chautauqua Suites

Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.

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 Aubrey at 716 664-3608 ext. 110. This week’s topic: hassle-free shopping.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

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.

Mayville Winter Festival

6 p.m. Lighting of the castle, opening ceremony, crowning of Festival king and queen, food truck, DJ Carmello. .

Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 Valentine music

201 Aldrich St., 8 to 11 p.m., featuring Saving Shaggy. Kitchen open until 8 p.m..

SATURDAY, FEB. 17

Free Fishing Days in New York

The fishing license requirements are waived for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters.

Audubon presents: Breakfast with the Birds

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 to 11 a.m. For more info 716-569-2345

Winter Craft/Vendor Show at Chautauqua Suites

Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.

Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series: Race 1 of 5

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron. Registration 9 to 9:45, race begins at 10 a.m. $80 for series, $20 for a single race by noon the previous day, $25 day of the event, Open to runners of all ages and abilities.

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.

Fredonia Food Pantry

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Mayville Winter Festival

Festival opens at 10 a.m. with 25 vendors under large, heated tents. Food trucks, activities, photo booth, cornhole, games for all ages. Chainsaw demonstration by Vince the Tree Guy from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beer and wine tent by Andrioccio’s. Kids’ Zone in the Carlson Community Building 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. DJ Carmello. Horse-drawn carriage rides noon to 4 p.m. Polar Plunge at noon, pet parade and chili cookoff at 3 p.m., live music by the Midnight Growlers 5 to 8 p.m., fireworks at 8 p.m.

Sinclairville History Fair planning meeting

SInclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10 a.m. All interested in helping in any way to plan or work at the Fair is welcome to attend.

Department of New York American Legion officials events

John W. Dill Post 434, 110 W. Main St., Brocton. Luncheon hosted by the Chautauqua County Auxiliary. Dinner in honor of the officials at American Legion Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia. Reservations required for both events.

Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services vaccination event

Blackwell Chapel Zion Church, 610 Spring St., Jamestown, noon to 2 p.m. Call 716 753-4582 for details about options for a spectrum of immunizations including those for influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia and more.

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.

Art and Architecture on Screen: The Immortals: The Wonders of the Museu Egizio in Turin

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. Kha, architect and builder of tombs for the pharaohs must undertake the journey to the Underworld. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.

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.

Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services vaccination event

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 18 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 3 p.m. COVID-19; flu shots. For details, call 716 753-4528.

Movies at the Reg: “The Boy and the Heron”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 4 p.m. This animated feature has a boy Mahito enter a fantastic world connecting the living and the dead as he follows a gray heron into an ancient tower. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

St. John’s United Church of Christ turkey dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat in or take out. $13 per dinner. Make reservations at 716 366-0710 in advance. Enter from the parking lot by Eagle St.

SUNDAY, FEB. 18

Free Fishing Days in New York

The fishing license requirements are waived for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters.

Winter Craft/Vendor Show at Chautauqua Suites

Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.

Mayville Winter Festival

WinterFest 5k at 10 a.m. Spikefest volleyball tournament at 10. Chainsaw demonstration by Vince the Tree Guy from noon to 4 p.m. DJ Carmello. Craft vendors in tents, food trucks, Kids’ Zone activities.

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.

Sons of the American Legion Squad 434 Brocton chili cook off Brocton Legion, 110 W. Main St. Contact the Post for details.

Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics 2: Bach, Lasser and Copland

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. General public $20, students $5.Conductor: Glenn Cortese.

The Lord’s Vineyard Lenten Taize prayer service

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Focusing on song, silence, and Scripture lasts about 40 minutes. Attendees are asked to arrive a few minutes early. Appropriate for Christians of any denomination. All are most welcome.Takes place every Sunday during Lent.

MONDAY, FEB. 19

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Kids Take Over the Library

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 3 p.m. For kids in fifth grade and up. Use the VR system, WIFI, Play X Box games, watch a movie, dance at the Silent Disco, play board games, make a craft, eat pizza, whack a pinata, win prizes. No registration required.

Fredonia Faculty Jazz Collective

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

TUESDAY, FEB. 20

Winter Break Fun with the Girl Scouts of WNY Cocoa and Crafts

Ryder’s Cup Coffee Shop, 28 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, 10 to 11 a.m. For any girls in K – 5 who are not yet Girl Scouts, but want to learn more. Taylor Swift crafts. RSVP to heather.chopra@gswny.org

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Maker Camp for elementary-aged students

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Activities include LEGO, STEAM, computer games, Makey Makey, Circuits and a variety of other activities.

Friendship Baptist Church Kitchen Committee chili and soup Tuesdays

18 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 3:45. Chili, hearty beef vegetable, chicken noodle, Moroccan lentil, Jambalaya, Poblano corn chowder, many more. Part of Black History Month.

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.

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.

Free Classic Movie at Lake Shore Center for the Arts

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. “Of Mice and Men,” 1939.