TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

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

536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

PASTA – Parenting a Second Time Around program

James Prendergast Library Fireplace Room, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. First in a series of eight workshops designed to address the unique challenges faced by second-time caregivers. Space limited, registration required. Call Tammie Shioleno at 716 346-5431. Sponsored by Chautauqua Tapestry and Chautauqua County Department of Mental Health.

Niagara Mohawk/National Grid retirees luncheon

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, noon. Speaker: Denise Liggamare of Western Division Credit Union. Reservations required. Call Dorothy Lawrence, 716 672-2682.

Darwin R. Library presents: All ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration 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

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 meeting

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

Willowbrook Park Cemetery monthly meeting

Mackowiak Funeral Home, 56 E. Doughty St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. All welcome.

Swedish folk dance class

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave, Ext., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Old dances, village dances, new dances. Singles, couples welcome. Bring shoes with smooth soles and low flat heels. Meets Tuesdays. Call 716 489-4646 for details.

Free fly-tying/fly/fishing classes

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor Alberto Rey. 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 needed.

Faculty Recital: Extringvaganza

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

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.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

Dunkirk Senior Center, corner of Ruggles Street and Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, call E.J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library book sale

43 Main St.., Silver Creek, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Books starting at 50 cents, jigsaw puzzles, movies, audio books, $1 to $2.

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 ClubDunkirk 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.

Fenton History Center Lecture Series: Stories from Chautauqua’s Past

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 to 8 p.m. Presented by Jon Schmitz, Chautauqua Institution Archivist/Historian. Free, open to the public. Donations appreciated.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 meeting

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7:30 p.m. Dues are due for 2025.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

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 book sale

43 Main St.., Silver Creek, 10 a.m.to 8 p.m. Books starting at 50 cents, jigsaw puzzles, movies, audio books, $1 to $2.

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

536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.

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.

Grief support group meeting

The Four Corners United Methodist Church, corner of 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Irving, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Held the second Thursday of the month. Provides a healing environment through support groups, resources, tools, educational classes. In partnership with Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care. Open to the public. For details, call 716 717-4943.

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

Author/Artist talk with Dr. John Gerber

Asbury Woods, 4105 AsburyRoad, Erie, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Gerber’s program will discuss his experiences photographing the migration of the Wildebeest. Registration may be required. See http://johngerberphotography.com for details

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.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Chautauqua County History Lecture Series: Preserving the Lake Erie Grape Belt

9 Church St., 7 p.m. Presentation by Barker Museum Curator Max Walters. Includes a never-before-seen promotional movie for Bedford Food Products Co. of Dunkirk, later to become part of Red Wing. Free admission, donations accepted.

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Open to the public free of charge.

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting

William L. Travis Post 493, 144 S. Erie St., 7 p.m.

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/.