TUESDAY, NOV. 5

Sheridan Historical Society open house and bake sale

Sheridan Historical Society Building, Route 20, Center Road, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also drawing for basket of lottery tickets.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Election Day luncheon

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Homemade soups, sandwiches for $7. Eat in or take out.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Dominos Club

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No experience or registration necessary – just drop by.

Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders Stroke and Head Injury Support Group

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E14, 3 to 4 p.m.. Sessions are open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Sessions include activities to help these survivors use compensation strategies to confirm communication skills, provide educational info and an opportunity to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. For details, contact Julie Williams, 716 673-4618.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime

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

Elks Club election day spaghetti dinner

428 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. $10 adults, $7 children 12, under. Homemade spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert. Dine in or take out.

Gowanda Kiwanis Election Day chicken barbecue dinner

Gowanda American Legion, Memorial Drive, 4 to 6 p.m. Drive-through, take-out only. $15 per meal. Tickets at Gowanda Hardware, Jesse’s Home and Gifts.

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.

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 fishing classes

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costelly 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.

Fredonia Woodwind Chamber Ensembles

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6

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: Managing Fighting and Aggression.

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.

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.

Town of Dunkirk workshops, public hearings

W. Town of Dunkirk, 4737 Willow Road, 5 p.m. Budget considerations to be discussed.

Benefit for the Pacheco Family

Dunkirk High School gym, 5 p.m. Dunkirk modified and junior varsity teams clash, with boys football and soccer teams playing for the chance to play the volleyball team later in the evening. Also a bake sale, basket raffle, 50/50. Donations can also be made through Venmo or Cashapp @DunkirkVolleyball. Spanish food for sale. Proceeds support the Pacheco family, who lost nearly all of their belongings in a recent fire.

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.

New Horizons Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ Group

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

Movies at the Reg – “Between the Temples”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $8. A cantor (Jason Schwartzman) finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher (Carol Kane) re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 monthly meeting

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

Fredonia African Drumming

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

THURSDAY, NOV. 7

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.

The Resource Center Ability Awareness Awards

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, noon to 1:30 p.m. Luncheon $30 per person. Reservations by Oct. 26. Call 716 661-1477.

Benefit for the Pacheco Family

Dunkirk High School gym, 5 p.m. Dunkirk varsity football and soccer teams play for the chance to play the volleyball team later in the evening. Also a bake sale, basket raffle, 50/50. Donations can also be made through Venmo or Cashapp @DunkirkVolleyball. Spanish food for sale. Proceeds support the Pacheco family, who lost nearly all of their belongings in a recent fire.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library Native American Heritage Month Presentation of Film Works by Caleb Abrams

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Free, open to public, pre-register at 716 934-3468.

Chautauqua Rails to Trails Board of Directors meeting

Chautauqua Suites Olive’s Restaurant, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 5 p.m. Open to the public. Agenda includes installation of officers, variety of issues. Casual food, cash bar. For details, call 716 753-2800

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.

Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Choreography by dance faculty, guest artists. Styles from contemporary ballet, jazz to musical theatre, commercial contemporary.

Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 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/.

FRIDAY, NOV. 8

Roblin Steel Coffee Club

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends welcome.

Sinclairville Samplers

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.

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.

Flag Raising and Haudenosaunee Cultural Fair

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. The Center will raise the Six Nations flag which represents the unity of Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora nations. Remarks from elected representatives of the Seneca Nation, New York State. Indigenous dishes, art. Craft workshops available for public participation.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Needle Felting workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Adults, children 10+ with an adult. $12 materials fee. With local artist Emma De La Laine. Registration required. Call 716 872-8051.

SUNY Fredonia Officer of Veterans Affairs Veterans Remembrance Ceremony

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Multi-purpose room, 3:30 p.m. Public invited, free event. Remembers, honors, shows gratitude for all who have served in the many branches of the Armed Forces. Presentations of scholarships.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School presents: “Annie”

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Tickets $12. Call 716 366-0630.

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: America’s Got Talent quarterfinalist Puddles Pity Party

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. The 7 foot clown with the golden voice performs standards, pop hits, more. Tickets $32.50 to $133.50. See reglenna.com for tickets.

Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Choreography by dance faculty, guest artists. Styles from contemporary ballet, jazz to musical theatre, commercial contemporary.

Fredonia World Mallet Ensembles

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 9

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser

Applebees’ Restaurant, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the NCCF Service Learning Program. Also a basket raffle, and a philanthropist contest.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

JCC Veterans Day 5k run/walk

Jamestown Campus Physical Education Complex parking lot, registration at 10 a.m., race starts at 11 a.m. $10 students, $20 community members. Register online at sunyjcc.edu/events. Proceeds support JCC’sVeterans Scholarship Fund and club activities.

Veterans Recognition Breakfast

American Legion Samuel Derby Post 556, 9 Meadows Lane, Frewsburg. 10 a.m. Free meal of scrambled eggs, home fries, pancakes, sausage, bacon, tropical fruit, toast, coffee, teas, juice for veterans and their guests. Co-sponsored by the Jamestown Consistory of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Don’t need to be a member of the Scottish Rite to enjoy this free breakfast. Non-veteran Scottish Rite members, Masons, guests $10 each. Speaker: Mel Feather. TOpic: “My Time in Vietnam.” Casual attire. RSVP to Lance Parker at 716 672-9756.

Pet Pantry annual Holiday Craft Show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Ag & Expo Building, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking. $1 admission benefits the Pet Pantry. Door prizes, food available.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Writers’ workshop with John Brantingham

15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Runs first four Saturdays in November. Bring a bag lunch, a laptop. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Warrior Relief Fund event

Sheridan VFW (Auxiliary) Post #6390, 2556 Route 20

Anderson-Lee Library Native American Heritage Month Presentation “I’m a Little Smoke Dancer” with local author Darelyn Spruce

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 p.m. Free, for children and their grown-ups, pre-register at 716 934-3468.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: reception for exhibit “Paper and Ink”

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 2 p.m. Exhibition of illustrative work of current students, alumni of SUNY Fredonia Department of Visual Arts New Media.

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.

National Theatre Live: “Prima Facie”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Jodie Comer stars in this one-woman show by Suzie Miller. Adult $15, student $10.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School presents: “Annie”

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 1 p.m. Tickets $12. Call 716 366-0630. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Neighborhood Nature program

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For children 10 and up. Hand-on program in the library runs first 4 Saturdays in November. Presenter: Cassadaga Valley science teacher Corinne Kelly. Register at 716 962-5885.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel drive-thru pulled pork dinner

165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, pick-up starts at 4 p.m. $13 – pulled pork, mac and cheese, baked beans. Tickets at the Central office.

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 meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, bread and cookies. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Turkey, Ham, Basket Party

South Dayton Fire Co Activities Hall, 34 Maple St. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., spins begin at 7 p.m. Family fun event, free refreshments, door prizes, 50/50, large basket raffle.

East Dunkirk Turkey Party

East Dunkirk Firehall, 10949 S. Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Free refreshments.

Portland Fire Department annual turkey party

6481 W. Main Road, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes, turkeys, hams, more.

Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Choreography by dance faculty, guest artists. Styles from contemporary ballet, jazz to musical theatre, commercial contemporary.