THURSDAY, APRIL 25

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Spring Author Spotlight: William Kent Kreuger

536 Central Ave., computing center, 5 to 6:30 p.m.Participate in a remote visit with author Kreuger.

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.

Ekstasis 2.0 curated salon series

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m. Free event.

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/.

Fredonia Concert Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Performance of Valerie Coleman’s ROMA.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Fredonia First Methodist Church series of watercolor classes: part 4

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, an 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: achieving textures.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

Fredonia Literary Festival

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Multipurpose Room, noon to 4:30 p.m. Vendors, book sales ande signings, light refreshments. Student Literary Magazine panel discussion; “Encouraging

Young Readers in an Age of Book Bans” panel discussion; Local/regional authors panel discussion; open mic; Memorial readings by ENGL 400 Senior Seminar students and Department of English faculty. Free, open to the public.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Microsoft Excel Basics”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 2:45 p.m. Bring your own smart device/ laptop or borrow a library laptop. Registration required, call 716 673-8051.

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 your 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.

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County annual dinner gala

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner. Tickets $75 each, table of 8 $570. For details, call 716 366-1061. Honorees include David and Gina Kron from Tim Hortons; David Winchell of Super Duper Catering and Gary Schutrum, Chief Executive Officer of the East Aurora Boys & Girls Club. .

Village of Fredonia New York Main Street program informational meeting

9 Church St., 6 p.m. For property owners interested in funding for commercial or mixed-use properties. LaBella Associates will review rules and expectations, share information about similar projects and answer questions. For details and the application, see www.villageoffredoniany.com

Fredonia Ukulele Jam Session

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, G138, Blue Lounge, 6 to 8 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Beginners and brush-up session at the beginning. Karaoke-style session – chord diagrams with a pointer will be projected. Ukuleles available to borrow. All tunes performed with a backing track. Singers welcome also. Free event.

RTPI Exhibition Opening – photographer Kevin Ebi – Five Minutes in Nature

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. Free for members, regular admission fee required for non-members. Charcuterie board by Maple Roads LLC at 6 p.m. and music by Norm Karin. Artist Ebi will present a talk at 7 p.m. Registration encouraged.

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

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. The story of a young farmer, his wife and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft in 17th century Salem, Mass. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

Scotch Doubles Bowling Fundraiser for Timothy Ryan Scholarship Lucky Lanes Bowling Center, 10387 Bennett Road, Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $35 per couple includes 3 games bowled together, shoe rental and prizes.. Prizes awarded, 50/50 raffle. Pre-registration required.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened.

Trinity Episcopal Church rummage sale

11 Day St., Garland Church Hall, Fredonia, 9 a.m. Clean sale with items ready to be used and enjoyed, including kitchen items, small electronics, linens, holiday decor, summer clothes, purses and more. All items are reasonably priced. Proceeds benefit community service projects.

Chautauqua Regional Genealogical Conference

Fluvanna Community Church, 3368 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, see fentonhistorycenter.org

Ivory Cemetery annual meeting

Ivory Baptist Church, 633 Ivory Road, Frewsburg, 9 a.m. Light refreshments.

“Boots on the Ground” walkathon

Meet at Cassadaga Legion and Cemetery, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To walk or donate, call 716 595-3145. Proceeds benefit veterans.

Mayville Spring Market Day 1

Town of Chautauqua Offices, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, 50-50 raffle. Free for the public to attend, fee for vendors. Proceeds benefit the community-based not-for-profit-Inspire Good of WNY.

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.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Alstar EMS, 788 Monroe St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and anonymous. No questions asked. Liquids and sharps (needles) not accepted.

Dunkirk Public Library Yarn Arts Class

536 Central Ave., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All materials provided. Learn to knit or crochet, work on personal projects, meet other yarn artists. Hosted by Jared DeJesus, 716 679-6178.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: author Joan Wahl

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon. The local author will offer her book “Summer Love in Music City” for sale and will sign copies. Cash only.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market annual membership meeting

Fredonia Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 1:30 p.m. All current vendors and community members.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Abigail 1702” by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. Picks up where “The Crucible” left off. Set 10 years after the witch trials, main character Abigail Williams, accuser lives under an assumed name and tries to atone. A stranger and the Devil come looking for her. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

Centaur Stride training class series for volunteers – part 1 of 4

8488 Jones Road, Westfield, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn horsemanship on and off the horse, how to assist with riders and other ways to volunteer at the center. Registration $50. Call 716 326-4318.

Kiwanis Club of Westfield-Ripley annual turkey dinner Westfield YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets $12 for adults, $6 for children age 6 to 12 and free for 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Take-out or dine-in. Call 716 753-6098 for tickets or purchase at the door. Proceeds benefit the CASA Come to the Table event.

Auxiliary of the Silver Creek VFW, Samuel Cimino Post 6472 wine bingo

13 Main St, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $10. Assorted wines will be prizes for bingo winners. Also a raffle. Proceeds benefit veterans’ programs. Open to the public.

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

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. The story of a young farmer, his wife and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft in 17th century Salem, Mass. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

The Femmes of Rock

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. High energy rock performance fronted by four female violinists/vocalists. Live rock backing band, lights, choreography, comedy and more. $46.50 including fees.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble honoring Barry Kilpatrick upon his retirement

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Performance of Valerie Coleman’s FANFARE FOR UNCOMMON TIMES. Reception follows

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

1891 Fredonia Opera House annual 5k run/walk fund-raiser

Starts and ends in front of the Opera House/Village Hall, 9 a.m. Medals awarded for the top three finishers and in various age brackets. Swag bags for runners. Can be an “armchair runner” with a donations. Proceeds help maintain operations and programming. To volunteer, call 716 679-0891, ext. 3.

Mayville Spring Market Day 2

Town of Chautauqua Offices, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, 50-50 raffle, Chinese auction raffle. Free for the public to attend, fee for vendors. Proceeds benefit the community-based not-for-profit-Inspire Good of WNY.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

J. Carter Knapp Post, 8 Cedar Forestville, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Louis Pelleter, Hanover supervisor and Silver Creek Historian. Any club member is welcome to attend.

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. chicken barbecue

Fire Hall, 30 Main St., noon. Full dinner $15: half chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll, pickles, applesauce, cookie. Coffee, soda available with meal. Half chicken only for $8.

Concerto Competition

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 p.m.

Spring fling

Fredonia Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 1 to 6 p.m. Free admission, door prizes, raffle. Shop with local vendors and artisans.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series presents: “Abigail 1702” by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Daniel Lendzian, Director. Picks up where “The Crucible” left off. Set 10 years after the witch trials, main character Abigail Williams, accuser lives under an assumed name and tries to atone. A stranger and the Devil come looking for her. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at the door. Students $5 advance, $10 at the door.

Fredonia Harp Day Guest Artist Recital: Kaitlin Miller

SUNY Fredonia, 1080 Mason Hall, 1 p.m. Free event, open to the public.

Fredonia Harp Day Grad Finale Concert

SUNY Fredonia, 1080 Mason Hall, 4:30 p.m. Variety of ensemble music from folk songs to a polka will be performed by more than 20 harpists. Free event, open to the public.