MONDAY, APRIL 29

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club meeting

Dom Polski Club, 179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

Leon Historical Society meeting

Route 62, 6:30 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library hybrid book club

15 Main St., 7:30 p.m. Attend in person or via Zoom. Send link request to director@sinclairvillelibrary.org This month’s selection: “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the BIrth of the FBI,” by David Grann.

Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

Audubon Trail Guide training

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to effectively walk children through the discovery process as they move along the trails. Indoors and outdoors, dress for weather. Can bring lunch and stay for optional afternoon nature walk. To register, call 716 569-2345.

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: Healthy Habits with Mary Ryder

536 Central Ave., Dunkirk Public Reading Room, 10:30 a.m. Meal planning, shopping and preparation skills. Presented by SNAP-Ed New York, Cornell Cooperative Extension.

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

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

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.

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.

Fredonia New Jazz Orchestra

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

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.

Audubon Trail Guide training

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to effectively walk children through the discovery process as they move along the trails. Indoors and outdoors, dress for weather. Can bring lunch and stay for optional afternoon nature walk. To register, call 716 569-2345.

SUNY Fredonia Brown Bag Talk

Williams Center, Room S204, noon. Speaker: Dr. Miroslawa Wielopolska-Szymura. Topic: International radio broadcasting and the role it plays in global communication. Free event, open to the public.

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.

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.

Shannon Reber Seachrist’s “Through the Mist” series book release party

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. The serialized novel is Irish mythology mixed with urban fantasy and comes in three beautiful books which can be purchased at the event, where the author will be present.

Movies at the Reg: Arthur the King

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Based on a true story of a pro adventure racer (played by Matt Damon) and his scrappy street dog companion seeking the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic with a team. $7 admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron.

Evergreen Lawn Cemetery Association of Hanover Inc. meeting

Hanover Center Fire Hall, Hanover Road, 7 p.m. All lot owners are voting members and encouraged to attend. For details, call 716 934-8226.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 monthly meeting

211 Central Ave., 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 2

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.

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 DIsplay reception

15 Main St., 2 to 4:30 p.m. Read and see the life stories of residents of the Homestead Retirement Community. Refreshments.

Dunkirk Public Library’s Second Chapter Book Club

536 Central Ave., 3:30 to 5 p.m. Read and discuss a series of engaging novels ranging from the classic to the contemporary. Books can be reserved by calling 716 366-2511. New members welcome.

Darwin R. Library presents: Art exhibit opening reception for “Conflict and Wonder”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Featuring “Crucibles – Living with Love and War in the Middle East” by Penelope Williams-Yaqub and “The Natural World in Collage” by Sara Baker Michalak. Meet these local artists and enjoy refreshments.

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.

“Meat” Your Farmer event

Powerhouse on the Roycraft Campus, 39 S. Grove St., East Aurora, 5 to 8 p.m. From 5 to 6, formal program will discuss how to find a local farm purchase from, how to purchase bulk meats and what to expect and what cuts come as part of a bulk meat purchase. 6 to 8 p.m., tasting samples of over 10 different NYS school lunch menu items made with meat donated by the local farming community. Opportunity to talk with local farms and purchase their products.Event s free of charge. Recipe cards available. RSVP to Amy Barkley at 716 640-0844. Or amb544@cornell.edu

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Creative Writing Workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring a pen or pencil and notebook, get ready to write. Explore different themes, play with words, meet other writers. No registration required.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Life Story Writing Hybrid Group

Online or at 15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Ages 12+. All materials (scrapbooking, etc.) provided. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

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.

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.

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 Jazz Orchestra

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

FRIDAY, MAY 3

Rummage sale and bake sale benefit

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Wesley Community Church and South Dayton Food Pantry.

Fredonia First Methodist Church series of watercolor classes: part 5

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: Learning to identify values.

South Dayton Library book sale

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6

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: Dungeons 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.

Juneteenth Celebration Committee’s annual “Taste of the South”

Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. Take-out only. Southern-style African American down home barbecue featuring barbecue chicken, shredded pork, macaroni and cheese, green beans with white potatoes and cornbread. Taste of many southern dishes such as sweet potato casserole, corn on the cob, sweet potato pie and pineapple upside down cake. For details and tickets, contact Laurie at 716 785-7900.

Opening reception for art exhibit “Waterlogged”

Mary E. Seymour Library, 7344 N. Main St,, Stockton, 6 to 8 p.m. The show features ceramics and landscapes by Charlotte Mahaffy and Anna Reed.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome.

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

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 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.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

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.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel breakfast

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lakeshore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Rummage sale and bake sale benefit

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Wesley Community Church and South Dayton Food Pantry. Bag sale at noon.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Garden Symposium

Jamestown Community College Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $30, $25 for Master Gardeners. Add lunch for $11. Speakers. For details, reservations, call 716 664-9502 ext. 224.

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.

South Dayton Library book sale

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Villenova Cemetery spring cleanup day

VIllenova Cemetery, Cemetery Road, South Dayton, 9 a.m. Members and volunteers needed to clear branches, rake, and clear winter debris. Bring gloves, tools, rakes, water. Super Duper doughnuts provided.

Native Plant Event

Westfield Nursery, Inc., 8320 W. Route 20, Westfield, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn from Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s Carol Markham and the Westfield Nursery staff. In addition to information about native plants, there will be the opportunity to see them and purchase them.

Dunkirk Public School presents: Sundance Farms Tortoises

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. Free event for kids.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Limit 10 children, pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Leon Historical Society events

Seasonal opening of museum. Route 62, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. features presentation and display of the Holland Land Company. Also, the Historical Church on Route 62 will open at 10 a.m. Tours are available where a guide will join you in your vehicle to show great shops in the area, making several stops and discussing the history of the area. Call Pat Bromley at 716 680-1161 for reservations.

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: Titian: John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. The greatest portrait artist of his era influenced modern art, culture and fashion.

Barker Library Book Club presents author Mindy Nichols Wendell

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. The local author will discuss her book “Light and Air.” All are welcome.

Movies at the Reg: Kung Fu Panda 4

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Po, the Dragon Warrior, becomes the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace and needs to protect the valley from evil sorceress and shape-shifter Chameleon (Viola Davis). $6 admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron.

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

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 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.

Centaur Stride training class series for volunteers – part 2 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.

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

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 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 College Symphony

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

SUNDAY, MAY 5

VFW Post 5007 Cinco de Mayo pool tournament

20 Sandhill Road, Gowanda, registration at noon, game starts at 12:30 p.m. Team – double elimination. $20 per team.

Trinity Episcopal Church Cinco De Mayo taco lunch

11 Day St., Fredonia, noon. Musical performances, basket raffles. $8 advance tickets, $10 at the door. Email wats1397@fredonia.edu for details. Proceeds benefit Honduran children.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

Masterworks with Western New York Chamber Orchestra: Classics IV

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. The WNYCO is joined by the Fredonia Chamber Choir, College Choir and Camerata for Rossini’s “Stabat Mater.” Glen Cortese, Conductor; Dr. Vernon Huff, Director. General public $20, students $5.

MONDAY, MAY 6

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Faculty Recital: May-hem

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

TUESDAY, MAY 7

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

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

Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Food Preservation – “Gardening in a Warm World”

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.

Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provides educational information, opportunities to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. Free, open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Contact Julie Williams, coordinator, (716) 673-4618 or (716) 673-3203, for more information about attending.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Coloring for All

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Choose to color a hanging wooden mandala or love sign, a small canvas pre printed art design, or a butterfly magnet. All ages welcome. Pre-register at 716 934-3468.

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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

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, 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.

Guitar 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.

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, MAY 9

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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Through the Eyes of a Friend (The Holocaust)

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

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

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

CASA of Chautauqua County “Come to the Table” event

Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Doors open at 5, live table raffle at 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, musical entertainment. $20 per ticket. Can purchase tickets at the door, or presale. The event features about 25 themed tables created by local artisans and CASA supporters that guests can bid on. For details, contact Kelly Fiorella at kfiorellacasa@gmail.com . Proceeds benefit abused and neglected children 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.

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 Beekeepers Association meeting

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 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/.

FRIDAY, MAY 10

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce State Legislative breakfast

Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 8:30 program begins. Come a bit early for breakfast buffet. Interactive event with State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell. $25 Chamber members, $29 non-members. RSVP by May 6 at www/chautauquachamber.org.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Through the Eyes of a Friend (The Holocaust)

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.

Fredonia First Methodist Church series of watercolor classes: part 6

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: Line and shape.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library computer class: Getting Started with Canva

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 p.m. Canva is a free-to-use graphic design website where users can make posters, flyers, greeting cards, pamphlets, information-graphs and more. Watch a video presented by Tech-Talk and practice working with Canva after the video presentation. Bring own smart device/laptop or borrow one of the library’s. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Free of charge, all welcome.

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.

Folk in Fredonia: Sparky and Rhonda Rucker

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Favorite iInstrumentalists, vocalists and storytellers the Ruckers have returned with another exceptional show. Adults $20, Opera House members $18, students $10.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

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

SATURDAY, MAY 11

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.

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.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Dunkirk Public School presents: Mother’s Day craft

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. Free event for kids.

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 “Madama Butterfly”

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

Centaur Stride training class series for volunteers – part 3 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.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is pork and sauerkraut, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, bread and cookies. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

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

Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series: “Carmina Burana”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 8 p.m. For tickets see eriephil.org

SUNDAY, MAY 12

Forestville United Methodist Church Mother’s Day chicken barbecue

3 Park St., noon until sold out. Drive-through or dine in. $15 per meal includes half barbecued chicken, potato salad, potato salad, tossed salad, dinner roll and dessert. For details, call 716 965-2506.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

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

MONDAY, MAY 13

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

TUESDAY, MAY 14

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

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

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.

Fiber Arts meetup

Unitarian Universalist Church of Northern Chautauqua, 222 Temple Road, Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by Jessica Lustig and Barb Albert. Join for help or company with sewing repairs, work on a quilt square for a quilt for donation, crochet, knit or weave. All welcome – all ages, affiliations and abilities. Free will donations accepted.

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.