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.

Anderson-Lee Farm Market

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., behind the library. Fresh produce at affordable prices until sold out. Accepts SNAP, cash, credit/debit cards. In partnership with FeedMore WNY.

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.

Cassadaga Branch of Seymour Library presents: Martz-Kohl Observatory telescope training

18 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, 7 p.m. Learn how to use telescopes that can be checked out from the library.

Chautauqua Town Historical Society presents: photographer William Lucas program – “Visiting the Amish”

Town of Chautauqua Building, 3 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Lucas will address Amish history, religion, roles, journeys, families, friendships. Free, open to public.

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.

Artist reception for Tom Annear

Living Glass Gallery, 50 Main St., Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. View the artist’s plein air paintings of Chautauqua County.

SATURDAY, MAY 24

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Birding Walk

Cassadaga Creek Wetland Preserve, 3770 Bloomer road, Sinclairville, 7 a.m. Leader: local birder Allie MacNeal. No RSVP needed. For details, contact Justina at 503 519-6920.

Amish Relief Auction

Farm of Menno Yoder, 5738 Stoddard Road, Conewango Valley. Pancake, sausage breakfast available 7 to 10 a.m. Auction 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Amish-made furniture, tables, chairs, rockers, quilts, clocks, rugs, wall hangings, handmade items, animals, outdoor items, farm equipment, gift certificates, more. Proceeds go toward children, other needy families, doctors, hospital bills owed by Conewango Valley, NY community.

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.

Festival in the Park Cruise-In

Davis Park, W. Main St., Falconer, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by Der Kobblers Automobile Association. Free registration, dash plaques, hot dogs, drinks.

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. 30 artists participating. Passport cards available.For a map, see www.nsaachautauqua.org/art-trail.html. Follow on Facebook/northshorearts for updates

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.