WEDNESDAY,

MARCH 13

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.

Chautauqua County Land Bank monthly Board meeting

Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 9 a.m. Piblic welcome to attend.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 p.m. For ages birth to pre-school. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays, Take away craft or activity for extended learning. Register at 716 962-5885. This week: Go Green at the Library (leprechaun craft).

TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 41 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 716 792-4226.

East Dunkirk Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue

Fire Hall, 10949 S. Roberts Road, 4 to 6 p.m. or sold out. Eat in or drive-through. $15. Call 716 680-2729 for tickets.

Violin and Piano Ensemble at the Prendergast Library

509 Cherry St., Jamestown, Library’s Fireplace Room, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meet and greet with the performers follows. Free, open to the public.

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.

The Lord’s Vineyard Lenten Soup and Scripture series

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish meeting room, Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Homemade soup at 6:30, scripture begins at 7 p.m. and lasts about an hour. Leader: Deacon Michael Lemieux. An $8 book can be purchased at the first session. The series runs for six consecutive Wednesdays beginning Feb. 21. Call 716 366-2306 to register.

Movies at the Reg: “Perfect Days”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Janitor Hirayama enjoys music on cassette tapes, books and taking pictures of trees. THrough unexpected encounters, he reflects on beauty in the world. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

Lake Shore Coin Club

Dunkirk Elks Club, 428 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Members gather for discussion, raffles, treats and coin sales. Club meets the second Wednesday of the month.

THURSDAY,

MARCH 14

Prevention Works 50th anniversary breakfast celebration

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 9 to 11 a.m. $25 per ticket. Call 716 664-3608 for details.

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.

Veterans 4 Christ coffee and conversation

9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. All veterans, active-duty military and plus one invited to join in.

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.

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

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

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Life Story Writing for homeschool families

15 Main St., 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. All ages invited to write and share the stories of their lives. Scrapbooks, supplies and embellishments provided for families to document their life story with guided prompts.

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.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School pops concert

366 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Features students in fourth through eighth grade. Public welcome.

Northern Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club meeting

Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, video conference room, second floor, handicapped accessible, 6 p.m. Anyone interested in radio is welcome to attend the meetings held the second Thursday of the month. For details, email ncarc@netsync.net

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.

Chautauqua County History Lecture Series: Dunkirk Then and Now: Three Critical Streets

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Author, photographer and Dunkirk Historian Diane Andrasik’s presentation will focus on her book “Dunkirk Then and Now: Three Critical Streets. The book explores three main north-south streets in the city: Central Avenue, Main Street and Washington Avenue. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event, with proceeds benefiting the Dunkirk Historical Society. Free admission to the presentation,, donations accepted.

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Open to the public free of charge. An informal forensic examination of a bee hive whose colony unexpectedly died out will be conducted, as well as a timely roundtable discussion of seasonal apiary management.

Chautauqua County Auxiliary monthly meeting

JJohn W. Dill Unit 434, 110 W. Main St., Brocton, 7 p.m. Note the venue change. Members are encouraged to have a unit representative in attendance.

JCC Commoners present: “Hamlet”

The Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, 161 James Ave., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. General admission $12; FSA/Senior 60+/Student $10; JCC student with ID $7.

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, MARCH 15

Annual Mobile Medical Unit Health and Wellness Fair

Brocton Central School, 138 W. Main St., 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. No charge, over 70 programs represented and available to visit. Speakers: Therapy Dogs United, AMerican Heart Association Highmark’s Caring Place, Statewide Senior Medicare Patrol, NAMI, CC Executive P.J. Wendel, BCSD Superintendent Jason Delcamp. SILC Executive Director Maie Carruba. Roswell Park exhibit, info, Veterans resources on site. Free breakfast, photo fun, vaccination clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. Purchase lunch if desired from food trucks.

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.

Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services vaccination event

Brocton Central School, 138 W. Main St., 3 p.m. COVID-19; flu shots. For details, call 716 753-4528.

Angela Carey and Bill Thomas “Revival” opening exhibition

Patterson Library Octagon Gallery, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 p.m.

Dunkirk High School National Honor Society annual Charity Basketball game

Dunkirk High School, 620 Marauder Drive, 6 p.m. Dunkirk ALumni will battle the Dunkirk Teachers’ Association. Ticket to the game and the chicken barbecue: $15, game only $5. Also a basket raffle and bake sale.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Emma”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

St. John’s Episcopal Church Winged Ox Players present: “My Name is Rachel Corrie”

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. One-woman play about Rachel Corrie, American diarist, activist and human rights advocate who traveled to Gaza in 2003 and was killed there. Talk-back session follows the play. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted to support Gaza relief. Presented by local Priest Jessica Frederick, who lived in the West Bank (Occupied Palestinian Territories) doing human rights documentation and advocacy work from 2007 to 2010.

Fredonia High School Theater Department presents: “Beauty and the Beast”

District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Approximately 100 students are involved in the production. Tickets $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com. For details, contact Director Ben Wendell at bwendell@fcsd.wnyric.org

JCC Commoners present: “Hamlet”

The Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, 161 James Ave., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. General admission $12; FSA/Senior 60+/Student $10; JCC student with ID $7.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society annual flea market

Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 8 a.m. to noon.

St. Patrick’s Day Rock and Roll Party at Harley-Davidson of Jamestown

1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spin to win great prizes, giveaways and rider rewards points. Free food and beverages from 11 a.m. until gone.

New York State Maple Weekend

Various farm locations.

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.

Veterans 4 Christ brunch

Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for all veterans, active-duty military and plus one.

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.

Former Chautauqua County Historian presentation: “Chautauqua County Poor Farm and the Emigrant Train”

Michelle Henry will present this program via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. for the Western New York Genealogical Society. Register at WNYGS.org/meetings.

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.

First Ward Falcon Club annual Children’s Easter egg hunt and party

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 1 to 4 p.m. For members’ children or grandchildren up to the age of 10. $5 registration fee per child. All children must be registered at the club rooms by March 10. Call Rich or Jeanette Jesse at 716 366-8427 for details.

JCC Commoners present: “Hamlet”

The Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, 161 James Ave., Jamestown, 2 p.m. General admission $12; FSA/Senior 60+/Student $10; JCC student with ID $7. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ meatloaf dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13, includes dessert. Reserve tickets by calling the church office at 716 366-0710. Use Eagle Street entrance.

South Dayton Fire Company ham and basket party

South Dayton Fire Co. Activities Hall, 34 Maple St., doors open at 6:15, spins start at 7 p.m. Family fun event, free refreshments, large basket raffle, door prizes, 50/50

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Emma”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 Round and Square Dance

201 Aldrich St., 7 to 10 p.m. With Paul Zittle.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Winged Ox Players present: “My Name is Rachel Corrie”

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. One-woman play about Rachel Corrie, American diarist, activist and human rights advocate who traveled to Gaza in 2003 and was killed there. Talk-back session follows the play. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted to support Gaza relief. Presented by local Priest Jessica Frederick, who lived in the West Bank (Occupied Palestinian Territories) doing human rights documentation and advocacy work from 2007 to 2010.

Fredonia High School Theater Department presents: “Beauty and the Beast”

District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Approximately 100 students are involved in the production. Tickets $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com. For details, contact Director Ben wendell at bwendell@fcsd.wnyric.org

Cinema Series: “The Boy and the Heron”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. A fantasy adventure where a boy follows a gray heron into a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead.. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Movies at the Reg: “The Boys in the Boat”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Inspirational true story of underdog1936 University of Washington rowing team as they compete for gold at the Olympics in Berlin. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

New York State Maple Weekend

Various farm locations.

Brocton Preceptor Beta Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi towel bingo

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., 1 p.m. Doors open at noon. Wide variety of colorful bath and beach towels for winners using player cards, Refreshments available, free punch and coffee.Chinese auction, 50/50s. Proceeds donated to families, individuals and organizations in need.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Emma”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

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.