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 an 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, 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.

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.

Gowanda Local Planning committee meeting

Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St., 6 p.m. Topic: Village’s Grant NY Forward Grant funding plans. Public welcome.

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, the 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 is 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, and meet other writers. No registration required.

Ekstasis 2.0 Young Artist Recitals at Fredonia Opera House

9 Church St., 5:30 p.m. Features selections from both the solo and chamber repertoire performed by the next generation of classical musicians. Free event, donations accepted.

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/.

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, 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: 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 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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons are welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Bemus Point Public Library fund=raiser

Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua, 57 Lakeside Drive, 4 p.m. Dinner and literary-themed cocktails, raffle baskets, gift cards. {Portion of the proceeds benefits the Bemus Point Library.

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.