WEDNESDAY,

APRIL 17

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.

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, 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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Homeschool Hour Makey Makey STEM Adventure

15 Main St., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Register at 716 962-5885.

St. Rose of Lima roast pork dinner

11 Center St., Forestville, 3 to 6 p.m. Menu includes roast pork, dill potatoes, green beans and dessert. $15. Proceeds benefit Forestville Food Pantry.

Knights of Columbus Council 929 all you can eat spaghetti dinner

Corner of Lynx and Third streets, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. Donation: $10 adults, $5 children under 12, homemade desserts available for extra cost.

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.

New Horizons Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller King Concert Hall, 6:30 p.m.

American Legion Post 59 nominations meeting

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m.

Napoleon Dynamite: A Conversation with Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St,, Jamestown, 7 to 10 p.m. Includes a full screening of the movie released 20 years ago and a moderated conversation with stars Heder and Ramirez. Prices include theater restoration fee. Main: $22 ages 12 and under; $27 and $42 adult; premium/loge:$52. V.I.P. Meet and Greet at 5:30 p.m. with photo op and signed poster: $72 children 12 and under; $77 and $92 adults. Call 716 484-7070.

Lecture: Are We Really Alone? The Search Has Only Begun

Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. The search for extraterrestrial intelligence continues with new tools. Live presentation by Walt Pickut, scientific author and author of the book, “The First Counterspy.” Also via Zoom. Q & A follows, tours, public viewing opportunities as weather permits. Dress for outdoors.

Fredonia African Drumming Ensembles

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

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.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Home Repair and Energy Fair

Stanley Hose Company Fire Hall, 122 Park St., Sherman, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about grants, loans, rebates and incentives. Explore heating and cooling system options, solar energy, home repairs, air sealing, more. For details, call 716 664-9502.

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.

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.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting

Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

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 String Chamber Ensembles

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce County Executive breakfast

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Drive, Celoron, check-in at 8 a.m., breakfast and program at 8:30 a.m. An opportunity for questions and answers with County Executive P.J. Wendel. $25 Chamber members, $29 non-members. Registration required, see www.chautauquachamber.org

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society annual flea market and can drive

Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fredonia First Methodist Church series of watercolor classes: part 3

25 Church St., 9:30 a.m. to noon. Teacher: local artist Ronnie Lafferty. Register for each class desired by texting or calling 716 640-8199. Limit of 12 per class. All painting supplies provided. Donations appreciated. Bring 2 plastic containers for water, several white paper towels, old, small clean hand towel not exposed to fabric softener, two number 2 pencils. A time of faith building devotions at each class This week: explore color.

Leon Firemen’s Auxiliary annual rummage and bake sale

Leon Fire Hall, 12194 Leon-New Albion Road, Conewango Valley, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

Marcia Merrins Soulful Sculpture: Where Art Meets Personality in the Patterson Library Octagon Gallery

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 7 p.m.

Spring Senior Art Show opening reception: “Midnight Oil”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua Cup of Kindness Cafe

222 Temple Road, Fredonia, 7 to 10 p.m. Free coffee, snacks, friendly conversation. Free well offering gratefully accepted, but not required. All are invited to this safe and welcoming place. Call 679-7944 for details.

BANFF Mountain Film Festival

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 10:10 p.m. Different films shown each night. See reglenna.com for pricing and details.

JCC Uncommoners Emerging Artists Series: Our Stories, vol. 1

Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Original stories highlighting student talent. Written by Mark W. Sasse. $6.

Miss Heidi’s Drama Club presents: “Mary Poppins Jr.”

South Dayton Free Methodist Church, 327 Pine St., 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/missheidisdramaclub1153314?

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents:Smallwood & Fath in concert

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Acclaimed guitarists/voca;ists offer acoustic originals and creative arrangements of roots and rock music’s greatest repertoire. Adults: $20, Opera House members $18, students: $10.

The Seven Wonders Fleetwood Mac Tribute at the Spire

316 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $25 advance, $35 at the door See inspirejamestown.com for tickets.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Audubon Community Nature Center National Volunteer Month and Earth Day Celebration

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, register between 9 and 9:15 a.m. followed by work group projects of choice including gardening, cleaning, grounds work and more between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Family-friendly event for all ages and abilities. Dress for outdoor work, bring work gloves if possible. Free event, followed by lunch. Registration appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society annual flea market and can drive

Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free hot dogs at 11 a.m.

Westfield Community Yard Sale

YWCA Westfield, 58 S. Portage St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

James McClurg’s Influence On the Region

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 12 Elm St., Westfield, 10 a.m. CCHS trustee Michelle Henry will outline McClurg’s contributions to the community during the Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual meeting. Event is free and open to the public.Refreshments served.

Leon Firemen’s Auxiliary annual rummage and bake sale

Leon Fire Hall, 12194 Leon-New Albion Road, Conewango Valley, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bag sale at noon.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Invasive Plant Species – What, Why, How

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Presenter: Master Gardener volunteer Sharon Rhinehart. Pre-registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468. Free event.

First Ward Falcon Club Weidner’s chicken barbecue

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, noon to 4 p.m. or until sold out.Drive-through only, use Serval Street parking lot. $15 per dinner. Presale tickets available at the club.

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: Puccini’s “La Rondine”

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

BA Theatre program Capstones

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 2 p.m. Senior projects for graduating students in BA in Theatre Arts at Fredonia. Admission free, tickets required. See fredonia.edu/tickets

Grapes & Hops Festival

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 2 to 5 p.m. Annual beer, wine and spirits festival Ticketed event for ages 21+, Samples of hand-crafted beer, local wines, great food, music and vendors. Limited number of VIP tickets for entry at 1 p.m. Discounted driver tickets available, must also be 21+.

Fredonia Student Composers

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

St. John’s UCC spaghetti and Italian sausage dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13, includes dessert. Dine in or take out. Enter from Eagle Street. To reserve tickets, call 716 366-0710.

JCC Uncommoners Emerging Artists Series: Our Stories, vol. 1

Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Original stories highlighting student talent. Written by Mark W. Sasse. $6.

BANFF Mountain Film Festival

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 10:10 p.m. Different films shown each night. See reglenna.com for pricing and details.

Fredonia Immersive Theater presents: “DERAILED (an original murder mystery)”

SUNY Fredonia, Horizon Room, lower level Williams Center, 7 p.m. Dinner included in price of ticket. Student production. Purchase tickets at the box office or see fredonia.edu/tickets

Miss Heidi’s Drama Club presents: “Mary Poppins Jr.”

South Dayton Free Methodist Church, 327 Pine St., 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/missheidisdramaclub1153314?

Fredonia Camerata and University Chorus

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.