WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

Tops NY 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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Mah Jongg (American) open play session

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No registration required.

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.

Knights of Columbus Council 929 spaghetti dinner

Corner of Third, Lynx streets, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. All you can eat spaghetti. Homemade desserts extra. Adults $10. Under 12 $5.

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.

Pine Valley Central School District Spring Elementary School Band, Chorus Concert

7827 Route 83, South Dayton, 6 p.m. Public welcome.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Group presents: “You Too Can Haiku: Journaling in Three Lines’ by Judy Shuler book launch

37 W. Main St., 6:30 p.m.

Catholic Book Club meeting

Holy Trinity Central Office, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. All welcome. Discussion of “The Hourglass Pendant and Other Paul James Mysteries” by local author Pete Howard.

Movies at the Reg: “The Penguin Lesson”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Inspired by the story of a disillusioned Englishman who moves to Argentina to teach in 1976 to discover a divided nation, class of unteachable students. He rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside down. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

THURSDAY, MAY 8

Thursday Knitting Group

Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day 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.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Advanced Care Planning workshop

CHPC Fredonia office, 6 W. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speak 1:1 with Registered Nurse, receive guidance in completing Health Care Proxy, Medical Options for Life-Sustaining Treatment forms. Light refreshments. For details, visit chpc.care

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. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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. Other activities Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Loan Committee Meeting

BWB Building, second floor conference room, 201 w. Third St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. Alsos via Live Stream on YouTube..

Darwin R Barker Library Needle Felting Workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Adults, children 10 and up with an adult. $15 materials fee. Make a needle felted dog. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) “Come to the Table” auction

Chautauqua Suites, Conference and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, doors open at 5 p.m., live table auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, raffles, cash bar, more. Tickets $20, include chance to win door prize. Proceeds support volunteers who advocate for abused, 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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Model Railroads

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. All ages. Presenter Dustin Long will share his hobby, display a working model railroad he put together. Pre-registration required. 716 934-3468.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium Afterschool Elementary program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Artful Connections – A Celebration of Art from Aspire of WNY iXpress Artists and their Facilitators opening reception

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 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.

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting

Samuel L. Derby Unit 556, 9 Meadow Lane, Frewsburg, dessert at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. County Memorial Service, nominations for officers accepted.

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 9

Roblin Steel coffee club meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees/families/friends always invited to attend.

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, 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.

Juneteenth 2025 Celebration Committee’s annual Taste of the South dinner

Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 3 to 6 p.m. Take-out only. Southern style African American down home barbecue featuring barbecue ribs, barbecue chicken, shredded pork, macaroni/cheese, green beans with white potatoes, cornbread, sweet potato casserole, corn on cob, desserts including sweet potato pie. Reservations required. Call Laurie at 716 785-7900.

Audubon Community Nature Center Volunteer Recognition Picnic

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Reservations at 716 569-2345 by May 5. Free for current ACNC volunteers, $8 non-volunteers, $6 Nature Center members.

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 2$ Bill

228 Maple Ave., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Agnes of God”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Tickets $20. Reservation recommended at www.lakeshorecenterfor thearts.com

Movies at the Reg:”The Friend”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. New York City writer/teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) receives a 150 pound Great Dane from her mentor (Bill Murray) in this story of healing, love, friendship. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Spirit Tour at the Marvin House

Marvin Community House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 7 to 9 p.m. $40 members,. $45 non-members. Presenter: Kaycee Colburn, Fenton trustee. Engaging experience rather than factual historical or scientific presentation.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

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. No reservations required.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m to 2 p.m. To apply as a vendor, contact Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Ripley United Methodist Church “all-you-can eat” community breakfast

84 W. Main St., 8 to 11 a.m. $10. Pancakes, eggs, biscuits, sausage gravy, homefries, coffee, juice.

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle book club discussion

3 Lakes Cafe, 11 S. Main St., Cassadaga, 9 a.m. Erin Gray will lead this new book club’s discussion of Marie Benedict’s “Queens of Crime.”

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Plow Day

Dan Minor’s farm, near Frewsburg, 9 a.m.

Westfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Shred-It event

189 E. Main St., hospital parking lot, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $10 per container. Someone will remove items. Pay from your car. All proceeds benefit ongoing projects at WMH.

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.

Pet Pantry Mother’s Day craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission $1. Door prizes. Free parking.

Villenova Burial Association’s Villenova Cemetery clean-up day

Cemetery Road, South Dayton, 10 a.m. Help clear tree branches, winter debris, rake. Bring own gloves, tools, rakes. Super Duper donuts, water provided.

Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery annual meeting

Cemetery, north side of Cemetery Hill Road, 10 a.m. Bring lawn chairs. Public welcome. Rain location: Gowanda Village Hall.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Decomposer Detectives

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.

Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans of all ages encouraged to drop in for coffee and conversation. For details, call Barb Cessna 716 664-6256.

Leon Historical Society church and museum

Four corners in Leon, Route 62, open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pennyroyal Racetrack program presentation: “Harness Racing, Sport of Farmers,” 2 p.m.

Panama Rocks Spring Ephemeral wildflower tour

11 Rock Hill Road, 11:30 a.m. Tour free with admission, weather dependent.

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 & Architecture On Screen: Picasso – A Rebel in Paris

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $15, $10 students. Production moves in and out of the Musee Picasso in Paris.

Findley Lake Mother’s Day Wine Walk

Main Street, Findley Lake Wine sampling, commemorative glass, vendors, live music, raffles. Tickets $28.52.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Patterson After Dark

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 9 p.m. General admission $50 includes tastes from local wineries, breweries, restaurants, local favorites. Free childcare for toilet-trained children with pizza tasting with parent ticket purchase.

Fredonia Legion Auxiliary Unit 59 Spa Day basket raffle drawing

Post 59, 156 E. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m. Drawing, music by Erin and Ian. Proceeds benefit local veteran organizations.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Agnes of God”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Tickets $20. Reservation recommended at www.lakeshorecenterfor thearts.com

Erie Philharmonic presents: Verdi’s “Requiem”

Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 7:30 p.m. Also Takemitsu’s “Funeral Music from Black Rain.” $61, $51, $40, $25. Students $17. Call 814 455-1375.

Cinema Series: “The Luckiest Man in the World”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Based on a true story, Ohio ice cream truck driver (Paul Walter Hauser) steps into the game show “Press Your Luck,” harboring a secret: the key to endless money. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 Mother’s Day

Pet Pantry Mother’s Day craft show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult admission $1. Door prizes. Free parking.

Forestville United Methodist Church Mother’s Day chicken barbecue

3 Park Place, noon until sold out. Drive-up event. $15 includes half chicken, potato salad, tossed salad, bread, dessert.

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Mother’s Day Ride

409 S. Perry St., Titusville, PA, 1 p.m. departure. Coach seating: Adults $20, moms $10, seniors $18, children 2 to 12 $14, under 2 free in coach. Upgrade to first class: $40 all ages.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Agnes of God”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Tickets $20. Reservation recommended at www.lakeshorecenterfor thearts.com

Panama Rocks Spring Ephemeral wildflower tour

11 Rock Hill Road, 2 p.m. Tour free with admission, weather dependent.