MONDAY, MAY 12

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Fly tying

15 Main St., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free fly tying lessons for kids 8 to 90. All tools, materials provided. To register, call 716 962-5885.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary meeting

2556 Route 20W., 6:30 p.m.

Chautauqua’s Got Talent show

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $14 presale, $18 at door, $55 for five performances including April 7, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 0 to 7 with a grown-up.

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.

Memory Cafe

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Third floor Media Arts Studie, enter at 108 E. Third St., Jamestown, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free respite, arts program for those with memory issues, their caregivers, family friends. Music performances, crafts, easy activities, light refreshments. Participate or observe. Register at 716 484-7070 by the prior day. Donations welcome. This month: performers Madness Most Discreet lead attendees in beginning level theater games; engage together in short performance.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! STEAM program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

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

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

Opening reception for WNY artist Susan M. Palys

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 S. Park Ave., Buffalo, 5 to 7 p.m. Palys’ solo gallery show features 30 floral-inspired artworks.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Designer Bag Bingo

Blessed Mary Angela Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Doors open at 5, bingo begins at 6 p.m. Tickets $35 single. $30 per person table of 8. Additional cards, wallet raffle tickets $1 each. Bring own food, beverages. Reservations at 716 338-0033.

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Chautauqua County Department of Planning, Development public meeting about Vineyard Drive Complete Streets project

Quality Inn Hotel, 3925 Vineyard Drive, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Formal presentation at 6 p.m. View design plans, speak with planners, offer feedback, learn of timeline.

Cassadaga Valley Central School District Board of Education budget meeting

5935 Route 60, Sinclairville, Middle/High School Multi-Purpose room, 7 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Historical Society of Brocton & Portland present: Threads of History

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers: Mr. George Travis, Mrs. Ann Wood. Also via Facebook livestream.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. Elections of officers.

Villenova Burial Association spring meeting

Villenova Town Hall, 1094 Butcher Road, South Dayton, 6:30 p.m. Anyone who owns a lot or who has family buried in the Villenova Cemetery encouraged to attend.

Fredonia Central School District presents: Advanced Music Program

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 7 p.m.

Sons of the American Legion Post 434 meeting

Brocton Legion, 110 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Election of officers.

Willowbrook Park Cemetery meeting

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

Catholic Men’s Faith and Fellowship meeting

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com

Free fly-tying 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.

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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Through the Eyes of a Friend (Holocaust)

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. or 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

Cardinal Mindszenty Class of 1965 60th Class Reunion planning meeting

Buddy Brewsters, 14050 Bennett Road, Fredonia, noon. All class members invited to attend.

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.

Gowanda Central School District Art Department K-12 Art Show

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Awards at 6:30 p.m. Free, public welcome.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: “Guardians of the Constitution”

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 to 7 p.m. Speakers Matthew Steillen, Anthony Michael Kreis. Explores the case “Marbury v. Madison” (1803) which establishes the court’s right to declare laws as unconstitutional.

Gowanda Central School District Meet the Board of Education candidates night

High school library, remotely via Facebook Live.

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.

Movies at the Reg: “The Luckiest Man in America”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 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. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Lecture Series:Constitutional Issues Facing the Supreme Court at Fenton History Center

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Randy Elf will discuss issues facing the Supreme Court regarding the First Amendment. Free event, donations appreciated. Public welcome.

THURSDAY, MAY 15

Pine Valley Junior/Senior High School Community Blood Bank drive

7755 Highway 83, South Dayton, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Must be at least 17, 16 with parental consent, at least 110 pounds, no tattoos or piercings in prior 3 months. Eat prior to donating, bring photo ID.

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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Through the Eyes of a Friend (Holocaust)

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium Afterschool Elementary program

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

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.

ArtScape Art opening reception

Chautauqua Art Gallery, 318 N. Main St., Jamestown, 5 p.m. Meet artists, then head to Pearl City Clay House, 220 E. Second St. at 5:45.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

CHPC Monarch Chronicles grief support session

6 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 to 7 p.m. or 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call for details RSVP 716 338-0033, ext 212. Topic: Facing the Future – Grief and Moving Forward.

St. Monica Prayer group

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 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.

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Free event. This month: theatrical performances by Madness Most Discreet at 6; 8 p.m.

Chautauqua County Board of Health quarterly meeting

HRC Building, Fourth floor conference room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. To attend, call 716 753-4082.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting

Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle Series

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. $10. Local singers/songwriters. This month features Sonny Mayo, Paul Wassenburger, Justin Williams, Doug Wilcox.

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 16

Town of Stockton town-wide cleanup for residents only

Deliver trash to Highway Department storage building, 4696 Railroad Ave., Stockton 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appliances, trash, junk only, no garbage, tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, appliances with freon.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary 1280 rummage sale

Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of teens. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Coping with Teenagers’ Emotions.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons can join in role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director for details.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary bake sale, basket raffle

Post 6390, 2556 Route 20 W., 4 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “Thank You Very Much”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Andy Kaufmann’s life, career. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Commencement Eve Pops: The Sound of Music

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. Level I $39; Level II $34; Level III $29, Level IV $24. Features the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Fredonia music, musical theatre majors performing Rogers & Hammerstein II classic.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

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.

Chautauqua Sheriff’s New York Boaters’ Safety Class

Viking Summer Lodge, 4923 NY-430, Bemus Point, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes lunch break. Free class, but $10 for required permanent boater card upon successful completion of course. Needed by all motorized boat, personal watercraft operators, regardless of age. Register at https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx

Cassadaga Lakes clean-up

Cassadaga Beach

Step Up For Kids Child Advocacy Program 5K Run/Walk/Bicycle

Cassadaga Beach, registration at 8:30 a.m., race at 9 a.m. www.capjustice.org

Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club annual Garden Faire

Silver Creek Village Square, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plant sale, artisan crafts, planting activity for kids, garden decor, food vendors, vendor raffles, local organizations. Check in for free raffle at gazebo.

Dunkirk Senior Center “Vendors & Bake Sale”

45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Various vendors with items, homemade baked goods will be available. Lunch available to purchase. Raffle for homemade baked good tray.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 annual rummage/bake sale

Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Audubon Community Nature Center plant sale

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $3 per 4″ plant, $5 per 6-8″ plant, $10 per 10″ plant. Native, perennial, herb, vegetable, annual plants for sale. Can also buy gently used tools, decors, pots. Ask Master Gardeners for advice. No plants can be accepted for trade.

Town of Stockton town-wide cleanup for residents only

Deliver trash to Highway Department storage building, 4696 Railroad Ave., Stockton 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appliances, trash, junk only, no garbage, tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, appliances with freon.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Barker Common, outdoors downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size. Other open hours are Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.

Master Gardener annual plant sale

JCC Science Building, 241 James St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perennials, annuals, natives, vegetables, herbs. Free soil pH testing.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Westfield Highway Department, 118 Chestnut St.,10 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/Rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.

Genealogy Workshop

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 10:30 to 11:30. Registrants can remain until 12:30 to utilize research library. Registration $20 per class or $100 for all six classes for non-members; and $10 per class or $50 for all six classes for Fenton History Center members. For details, registration, call 716-664-6256. Presented by Fenton History Center and Genealogy Support Group. Andrew Kolstee presents “Newspapers.”

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.

Live at the Met: Salome

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Strauss’s one-act tragedy.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Polish sausage dinner

733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. $13. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.

Gowanda Ambulance Benefit/Dance

Gowanda Moose Club, 201 Aldrich St.,7 to 10 p.m. $10. Music by band Rockabilly Steve.

Movies at the Reg: “Warfare”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Written, directed by Iraq veteran Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland. An Embeds audiences with platoon of American Navy SEALs in home of an Iraqi family. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Cinema Series: “The Ballad of Wallis Island”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Ecentric lottery winner Charles (Tim Key) tries to reunite his favorite musicians (Tom Basen, Carey Mulligan) for a private concert. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

Junque & Disorderly benefit for Dunkirk Historical Society

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antiques, toys, collectibles market. Admission $3, early bird at 8:30 a.m. for $10. Free parking. For details, call 815 779-5553. 3C’s Catering.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting

American Legion J.W. Dill Post 434, 110 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Members of all clubs invited.

Cassadaga Valley Fire Department chicken barbecue

Firehall, 22 Mill St., noon.

MONDAY, MAY 19

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Grief Support Group

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Those interested should call the office at 716 366-2306 and will be contacted by facilitator Dick Rodriguez.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Meet local author Mindy Nichols Wendel

15 Main St., 6 p.m. The author wrote Light and Air.”

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Books Unlimited Book Club

15 Main St., 7 p.m. Discuss “Everyone Here is Lying” by Shari Lepena.

Chautauqua’s Got Talent show

The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $14 presale, $18 at door, $55 for five performances including April 7, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19.

TUESDAY, MAY 20

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.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

Chautauqua County Planning Board Capital Projects review

Legislative Chambers room, Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 1 to 5 p.m. For details, call 716 363-3623.

Gowanda High School Travel Club Weidner’s chicken barbecue

Middle school cafeteria, 3 to 6 p.m. Presale only, order in advance by May 6. Include name of student supporting, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/lzCaKgpkVpuFIwMt_teGQZ5fefBmps4aZaHnzazQchok/edit. $15 includes chicken, spuds, coleslaw, roll. Eat in or take out. For details, call Ms. Pickering at 1-716-532-3325.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! STEAM program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

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

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

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Catholic Men’s Faith and Fellowship meeting

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com

Free fly-tying 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.

Cinema Series: “The Ballad of Wallis Island”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. eccentric lottery winner Charles (Tim Key) tries to reunite his favorite musicians (Tom Basen, Carey Mulligan) for a private concert. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

WEDNESDAY. MAY 21

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.

Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 Retirees; Fredonia Professional Firefighters Local 2931 breakfast meeting

Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. Takes place third Wednesday of every month.

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

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

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Developing Good Bedtime Routines.

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.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society meat sauce, spaghetti dinner

BMA Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets $5, purchase at Big Rick’s or Lil Ginger’s. Drive through only. Only 100 tickets available.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Member check-in.

Arkwright Summit Cemetery annual meeting

James Prince residence, 2070 Route 39. Forestville, 7 p.m. All interested are welcome. For details, call 716 467-0886.

Movies at the Reg: “Warfare”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Written, directed by Iraq veteran Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland. An Embeds audiences with platoon of American Navy SEALs in home of an Iraqi family. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Observatory Lecture: Seestar and Chill Amateur Astrophotography Made Easy

Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Presenter: Cory Swanson, president of Marshal Martz Memorial Astronomical Association, Inc. Presentation live and on Zoom. Q & A, tours follow.

THURSDAY, MAY 22

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.

CHQ Aging Expo and Conference

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Resource fair with 80+ health, wellness vendors

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium Afterschool Elementary program

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

Grape Discovery Center presents: Basket weaving with Robert Lewis from Cherokee Nation

8305 W. Main Road, Westfield, 5 to 7 p.m. $10 ticket includes all materials needed to create a hand-woven basket. Complimentary glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Reserve by May 20. Call 716 326-2003.

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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Online book club

15 Main St., 7:30 p.m. This month’s selection: “Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict.

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 23

Mayville Community-wide yard, garage sales

Mayville. Purchase maps for $2 at Mayberry Jungle, 26 S. Erie St. $10 registration fee per household/business/organization includes 2 complimentary maps.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of teens. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills.

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.

SATURDAY, MAY 24

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.

Mayville Community-wide yard, garage sales

Mayville. Purchase maps for $2 at Mayberry Jungle, 26 S. Erie St. $10 registration fee per household/business/organization includes 2 complimentary maps.

Nature and Wellness Weekend at the Heron

Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Free family-friendly programming, mindfulness, movement, more.

Westfield Flea Market

Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.

Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, eggs, meats, natural foods, artisan crafts, more.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Barker Common, outdoors downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail Hub Crawl

Multiple studios, galleries along Lake Erie, Chautauqua Lake. Driving tour of studios, hubs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a map, see www.nsaachautauqua.org/art-trail.html

Genealogy Workshop

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 10:30 to 11:30. Registrants can remain until 12:30 to utilize research library. Registration $20 per class or $100 for all six classes for non-members; and $10 per class or $50 for all six classes for Fenton History Center members. For details, registration, call 716-664-6256. Presented by Fenton History Center and Genealogy Support Group. Topic: Newspapers. Presenter: Andrew Kolstee.

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.

SUNDAY, MAY 25

Nature and Wellness Weekend at the Heron

Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Free family-friendly programming, mindfulness, movement, more.

Mayville Community-wide yard, garage sales

Mayville. Purchase maps for $2 at Mayberry Jungle, 26 S. Erie St. $10 registration fee per household/business/organization includes 2 complimentary maps.

North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail Hub Crawl

Multiple studios, galleries along Lake Erie, Chautauqua Lake. Driving tour of studios, hubs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a map, see www.nsaachautauqua.org/art-trail.html

MONDAY, MAY 26 – Memorial Day

Nature and Wellness Weekend at the Heron

Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Free family-friendly programming, mindfulness, movement, more.

Dunkirk Memorial Day events

Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Point Drive, 8:30 a.m., Memorial service presented by Knights of Columbus. 10 a.m. memorial service at Memorial Park presented by the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council. 11 a.m. parade travels down Central Avenue, ends at Washington Park. Hydration station hosted by Revitalize Dunkirk. Free miniature flags for families while waving as supplies last.

Jamestown Memorial Day events

Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Fourth and Washington, to Prendergast to Sixth to Lakeview. Blue Star Mothers ceremony in Soldiers Circle of Lakeview Cemetery.

Falconer Memorial Day parade

10:15 a.m. W. Main Street to N. Work Street. Memorial service at Pine Hill Cemetery follows.

Cassadaga Memorial Day parade

11 a.m.

American Legion Post 62 Memorial Day chicken barbecue

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, noon to 4 p.m. Presale tickets $15, $16 at the door. Presale held until 3 p.m. Also basket raffle. Music by Cosmic Cowboys 2 to 5 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 27

Silver CreekMobile Food Pantry

172 Central Ave., municipal parking lot, 11 to 12:30 or until food is gone. If possible, bring clean sturdy, reusable bags.

Book launch for family Holocaust memoir

SUNY Fredonia, Fenton Hall, room 105 lecture hall, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SUNY Fredonia English minor Sivan Adler will read from her grandmother Irene Adler’s Holocaust memoir “who will take Care of the Cat?” which was edited and published by Sivan. Adler will be interviewed about the editing process of the book. A reception follows. Free event, public welcome.

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.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! STEAM program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

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

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

CHQ Chamber Business After Hours event with JamestownTarp Skunks

Russell E. Dietrick Jr. Park, 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

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 cruise night

228 Maple Ave., 6 to 9 p.m. Rain date May 28.

Catholic Men’s Faith and Fellowship meeting

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association monthly meeting

Club grounds, 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 7 p.m.

Free fly-tying 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.