TUESDAY, APRIL 9

Grandparents caregiver support group meeting part 1

Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple Ave., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Four-part series. Refreshments provided. Email aubrey@preventionworks.us to register or for details.

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 luncheon

Shorewood Country Club, Route 5, Dunkirk, noon. For reservations, call Dorothy Lawrence at 716 672-2682.

Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Food Preservation – “Botany and Parts of the Plant”

Via Zoom or in person at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua at JCC, Carnahan Center, 241 James St., Jamestown,or CCE of Cattaraugus, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, noon to 12:30 p.m. Pre-register required,, call 716 664-9502, ext. 224.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

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.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 monthly meeting

Legion Hall, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. All members encouraged to attend. New ideas welcome.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 monthly meeting

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Bring non-perishable items for Blue Star Mothers care package project.

Sons of the Legion Squad 434 Brocton monthly meeting

110 E. Main St., 7 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.

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.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 meeting

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. New members welcome.

Cinema Series: “Ordinary Angels”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Hillary Swank and Alan Ritchson in the story of working together to obtain a liver transplant for the widower’s daughter. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Fredonia Trombone Ensemble

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Within the Silence (Japanese Internment in America) 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m.Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

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.

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 716 792-4226.

East Town of Dunkirk Ladies’ Auxiliary Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue

10949 S. Roberts Road, 4 to 6 p.m. Drive through or dine in. $15 includes chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a roll. Proceeds go toward new equipment. Tickets available from members or at Big Rick’s One Stop. For details, call 716 680-2729.

Small business pop up workshop

Valley Outdoors, 16 S. Main St., Cassadaga, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the Small Business Development Center and Cassadaga Community and Business Alliance. For current, new and potential business owners to learn about support services available through local county, public and private organizations. Free of charge.

Brass 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.

Chautauqua County Health Department community forum on Fredonia’s water issues

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 6:30 p.m. Questions can be submitted on index cards, but the Health Department cannot answer specific questions regarding Village trustee votes or specific finances as referenced in the LaBella report. Event will also be live-streamed on Chatauqua County’s YouTube page.

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.

Movies at the Reg: “One Life”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. The incredible true story of broker Nicky Winton, who rescued hundreds of Czechoslavakian children, predominantly Jewishk before the Nazis closed the borders. Fifty years later, he (played by Anthony Hopkins) is haunted by those he couldn’t save. $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, APRIL 11

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Within the Silence (Japanese Internment in America)

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

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.

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

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

Swans and Other Spring Waterfowl

Community Connections at Findley Lake, 2883 North Road, 1 p.m. Presenters: Lin Baylis and Pam Watrous. Call 716 769-2473 to reserve a seat.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Life Story Writing and Geneaology (Hybrid)

15 Main St., 6 p.m. All materials provided (scrapbooking, etc.) Ages 8 and up. Learn about tracking your family’s genealogy. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Spring Author Spotlight: Adrienne J. Ploss

536 Central Ave., DPL reading room, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Ploss is the author of “Go Back, You Forgot the Flowers.”

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.

Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, Route 20, Westfield, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Bring business cards for networking. Chamber member businesses can send two guests at no charge. Any additional guests and non-members pay $10 each. Registration appreciated, see www.chqchamber.org.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 12. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468. Free event.

Chautauqua County History Lecture Series: Midway Park

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Park manager Christine Wilson will discuss Midway’s early days, transportation, the reason the park began and why it continues. Free event, donations accepted.

Chautauqua County Auxiliary joint session with the American Legion and S.A.L. Squadron

Cassadaga Memorial Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 7 p.m.

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Topic: how to install a new honeybee “package” and the pros, cons and differences of purchasing “packages” vs. nuclear colonies. Open to the public free of charge.

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 Student Keyboard Association presents: piano recital

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