WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23

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 Early Literacy program “Child’s Play”

Gerry Methodist Church, 4441 Route 60, 9 to 9:45 a.m. For ages two to preschool with caregivers. Library Assistant Jessica Huling presents engaging stories, social play, crafts, songs. Siblings also welcome. Register by calling 716 962-5885.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Via Zoom, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Hassle Free Shopping.

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.

Sinclairville Free Library Early Literacy program “Child’s Play”

Sinclairville Free Library, 1 to 2 p.m. For ages two to preschool with caregivers. Library Assistant Jessica Huling presents engaging stories, social play, crafts, songs. Siblings also welcome. Register by calling 716 962-5885.

Movies at the Reg – “Cuckoo”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $8. 17-year-old Gretchen moves to a resort in Germany to live with her father and his new family, but is plagued by bloody visions and a shocking secret.

Fredonia Faculty Jazz Collective

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

THURSDAY, OCT. 24

The Chautauqua Center “Mammogrammy” event

TCC, 75 107 Institute St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expedited mammograms for current TCC patients. Free spa day activities for the community including massages, manicures, makeup demonstrations, fitness class demos, health, beauty info, cancer prevention resources, food, entertainment, giveaways. Basket auction. For details, call 716 294-3995 ext. 3.

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 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium for elementary students

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Play, create, inspire, imagine.

Chautauqua County Parks Commision meeting

Chautauqua County Airport conference room, 4 p.m. Public welcome.

CHQ Chamber Business After Hours

Downtown Brew, 13 Water St., Fredonia, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, network with others. Bring business cards. Each Chamber member can send 2 people for free. $10 for non-members or those over the 2-person limit. Pre-register at www.chqchamber.org

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.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Trick or Read Party

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 to 7 p.m. Family friendly, non-scary event for all ages. Come in costume, play games, craft, read stories, receive treats. Family friendly, non-scary event. Register at www.andersonleelibrary.org

Nightmare Castle Phantasmagoria at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 p.m. Guests will remain seated and stationary throughout the performance as unnerving terrors unfold before them. $12.

Folk in Fredonia presents “Monroe Crossing”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Quartet blends classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, heartfelt originals.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

50 Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Reserve tickets at www.mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

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/.

Faculty Recital: David Rose, Viola

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Performance of Bach cello suites.

FRIDAY, OCT. 25

Dunkirk VA Clinic open house

1170 Central Ave., suite 130, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opportunity for orientation and education regarding services by the VA of WNY, including enrollment and eligibility, disability claims, ID cards, more.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 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. No registration required.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Free Form Fridays

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. Students and families.

First Presbyterian Church Souper Suppers

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Soup, salad, dessert. Dinner by donation. Support the building fund.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring SON 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary beer from The Southern Tier Brewing Company or wine or NA beverage from the RTPI bar, light bites from Elegant Edibles, live music. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Dracula the Musical”

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

Dunkirk Lighthouse Investigative Ghost Tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive, 7 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Call 716 366-5050 in advance, limit people per tour. Presented by Village Haunts.

Haunted House and Walk Thru Woods

851 West Road, Cherry Creek, 7 to 10 p.m. Free event. Donations welcome. For details, call 716 485-6747.

Nightmare Castle Phantasmagoria at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 p.m. Guests will remain seated and stationary throughout the performance as unnerving terrors unfold before them. $12.

Main Street Studios presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

50 Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Reserve tickets at www.mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Legally Blonde – The Musical”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public:$25 advance, $30 at door; student/child: $10 advance, $15 at door. Based on the novel, movie. Director: Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord.

Movies at the Reg – “Rocky Horror Picture Show”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 10 to 11:40 p.m. $15. Cult classic horror musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick. Strong language, loud shouting by audience members. Can purchase $5 fun back which includes rice, playing cards, glow-sticks, mini gloves, more. Restricted items: super soaker style water guns, bags/boxes of rice, hot dogs.