Coming up …
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
Hope and Healing Conference
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exploration of vital topics in mental health, substance use, suicide, grief. $75. Breakout sessions, hope talks, resource fair. Lunch provided. For details, registration, contact Kim LaCross at kim@preventionworks.us
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 Farmers Market
Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, contact E. J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.
Fenton History Center presents: Joseph Ellicott, A Historical Portrayal
67 Washington St., Jamestown, 1 p.m. Daniel Upton portrays Holland Land Company chief surveyor and land agent Joseph Ellicott in 1824. Free event, public welcome. Donations appreciated.
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, 41 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.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Author talk with William Kent Kreuger
Zoom presentation, 6 p.m.Author of “The River We Remember,” “Spirit Crossing,” “Apostle’s Cove.” Call 716 366-2511 for details.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Bibliomaniacs Book Club
Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
Dunkirk Senior Center Cardio Drumming
45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. Weekly program. Those who have drumsticks or exercise ball should bring them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Music on the Pier Summer Concert – Soul Night
6 p.m. opener: The Untouchables. 7:15 p.m. headliner: “The Breeze.” Concession vendors, Boardwalk, pier merchants open. Bring folding chair.
Village of Fredonia/Town of Pomfret Recreation Department Summer Recreation sign ups
Village Hall, 9 Church St., Second floor conference room, 6 to 8 p.m. All participants MUST reside in the Village of Fredonia. For details, contact fredrec@netsync.net
Strawberry Social with Cassadaga Community Concert Band
Cassadaga Beach, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by Citizens for a Better Cassadaga. Donations happily accepted.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 12. Limit 10 children. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Al & Marge Brown lecture on WWII with author Leon Carroll Jr.
305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. Carroll is a retired special agent with NCIS, served as technical advisor for NCIS TV show for twenty years. Can purchase his book “Ghosts of Honolulu,” which deals with the real-life espionage story leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Free event. Limited space, RSVP 716 483-6646.
Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting
John W. Dill Post 434, 110 W. Main St. Brocton, 6:30 p.m. dessert, followed by meeting at 7 p.m. including nominations, election, installation of 2025-2026 County officers.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Poetry reading
15 Main St., 7 p.m. Poets, writers invited to share their works. Open to the public.
Main Street Studios presents: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. A musical reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The story follows Joseph, who is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. $15. For tickets, details, see www.mainstreetstudios.org.
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, JUNE 13
Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting
Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 W. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends welcome.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Yassou Festival
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 15 Francis St., Jamestown. Traditional Greek food, pastries, George’s Greek hot dogs, boutique, church tours, Greek Bouzouki music, Greek dancing.
20th anniversary Vintage Snowmobile Club of America National Championship Show
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. General admission $10 per day, 3 day pass for $20. Children 15, under free.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program
Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of teenagers. Free event. To register and for details, call 716 664-3608 ext. 110. This week’s topic: Coping with teenagers’ emotions.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Father’s Day Suncatchers: part 2
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12:30 p.m. Complete the project that began June 6. For ages 3 to 16. Bring 3-5″ lid from cottage cheese or yogurt container. Some lids available. Register at 716 934-3468.
Lake seiche shoreline meeting
Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Station, 12798 Allegany Road, Irving, 1 to 4 p.m. Helps waterfront property owners, municipal leaders, natural resource managers understand climate, weather patterns that influence seiche events, erosion, flooding along New York’s Lake Erie shoreline. Registration encouraged at www.nyseagrant.org/glcoastal
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork. Ages 10, older, all skill levels. Bring own supplies. If getting started, for knitting bring size 10/10.5 bamboo needles, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. For crochet, bring size H hook, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. Learn or work with others on projects. No registration required, no weekly commitment needed.
Lake Erie State Park program
5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 5:30 p.m.: Kids’ insect craft, 7 p.m.: Firefly fun facts, Nature walk..
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “Duke Bluebeard’s Castle”
39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. One-Act Opera by Bela Bartok. Online tickets adults $17.85, seniors $12.51, students $7.18. See gowandahollywoodtheater.com. At the door, adults $15, seniors $10, students $5.
Main Street Studios presents: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. A musical reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The story follows Joseph, who is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. $15. For tickets, details, see www.mainstreetstudios.org.