THURSDAY, OCT. 2

CHQ Professionals Group coffee meetup

Tulip’s Brunch House, 186 S. Erie St., Mayville, 8 to 9:30 a.m. No registration required. All professionals working in the Chautauqua Region invited to this networking opportunity.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Zoom room

40 S. Portage St., Westfield 10:15 a.m. Ages to 3 years old. For details, call 716 326-2154.

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. 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. 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.

Benjamin Prescott Chapter of DAR

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m. Call Barbara Pietro at 716 392-1166 for details, eligibility.

Gowanda Farmers’ Market

Behind stores on Main Street, 2 to 6 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium

37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For elementary students. Play, create, inspire, imagine. Activities may include stories, crafts, games, variety of other activities.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact the library at 716 366-2511 to reserve the book of the month.

Reg Lenna presents: Cash Bash 2025

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $100 ticket admits 2 people. 8 cash prizes totaling $7500, silent auction, party on stage, cocktails, wine pull, more.

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.

CHQ Chamber Awards Banquet

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 6 p.m. See www.chamberrsvp.com for tickets.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts open mic night

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Hosted by Tim Wright. Sing, play, act, read, dance, etc. Must sign up on arrival to perform.

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, OCT. 3

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Dealing with Disobedience. Also in-person option at Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Jamestown.

Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, fun with friends.

Patterson Library presents: Giggle & Grow Storytime

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 with their families. For details, call 716 326-2154.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Native Culinary Herbs for the Home Garden with Sarah Sorci

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6. Registration appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program for parents, caregivers of teens

Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic:Getting teenagers to cooperate.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Audubon Community Nature Center Enchanted Forest

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Paid registrations required for specific time. $14 adults; $10.50 Nature Center members, children 3 to 15. Call 716 569-2345. Follow guide through luminary-lit Enchanted Trail to meet talking animals, learn about regional wildlife. Campfire. Snacks, drinks will be available to purchase. Crafts, live animals, exhibits to explore inside Nature Center. Walks go out every 10 minutes, last 40 minutes. (Sunset is approximately 6:45 p.m.) Dress for weather. Program happens rain or shine. ACNC long pants, long-sleeved shirts, closed-toed shoes, and insect repellent recommended. Halloween costumes welcome!

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: The SpongeBob Musical

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4

Westfield Flea Market

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

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees invited.

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.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Lakeshore Humane Society, 9 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.

Chautauqua Lake Central School Silver Jubilee Anniversary open house

100 N. Erie St., Mayville, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Video presentation, guided walking tours of building, brunch. Community members who wish to attend, call 716 753-5910 by Sept. 26.

Forestville Fall Festival

4 Academy St. Craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free children’s activities, food vendors, baked goods, produce, chili cook-off – enter at noon, name your chili. Meat raffle at 7 p.m. at Forestville American Legion, 6 Cedar St.

Lakewood Fall Festival

Chautauqua Avenue, Lakewood, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music, face painting, food trucks, pumpkins, kidz korner, crafts, 50+ vendors, wagon rides.

Panama Rocks Foliage Festival

Panama Rocks Scenic Park, 11 Rock Hill Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to foliage festival which features arts, crafts show, food, music by David & Eng at 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m., Drew & Lena 1 p.m., fall/Halloween entertainment. Farmers’ Market, chainsawing, blacksmithing, quilting, glass blowing demos, horse-drawn carriage rides, trick or treating, pumpkin painting, costume contest. Admission to Panama Rocks scenic area at normal daily rate. Free street parking, $5 to park in parking lot.

Fenton History Center’s Saints & Sinners Cemetery walking tours

Lake View Cemetery, 907 Lake View Ave., Jamestown. Pre-sale tickets $15 non-members, $10 members, $2 children under 18. Call 716 664-6256. Day of event $17 non-members, $12 members. 10 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:20 p.m., 12:40 p.m., 1 p.m.

Patterson Library presents: LEGO club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.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.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Author Talk – “Falling for Autumn” by Joan Wahl

7 Church St., Fredonia, 12 p.m. Local romance author Wahl will discuss the newest in her Music City series and offer hints about the upcoming third book. Copies of both books available for purchase, signing.