WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library book sale

7 Church St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1; softcover $.50, kids’ books $.25; DVD, Blu-rays $1; audiobooks, CDa $.25; bagful of anything $5.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Baby Talk

15 Main St., 10:30 to 11 a.m. Birth to age 2. Bounces, stories, read-alongs, play. Register at 716 962-5885.

American Red Cross blood drive

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 334 Temple St., Fredonia,, 11 to 3 p.m. Make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Those donating blood, platelet or plasma through Oct. 19 will receive $10 Amazon gift card via email.

Sinclairville Free Library presents Story Hour

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Age 2 to pre-school. Stories, songs, learning, craft or take-away activity. Register at 716 962-5885.

Darwin R. Barker Library Mahjongg (American)

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. Open play sessions.

Fenton History Center Lecture Series: Chautauqua County in the 250th Commemoration of the American Revolution

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 1 p.m. Presenter: Chautauqua County Historian Norman Carlson. Free event, donations appreciated. Public welcome. For details, call 716 664-6256.

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.

Robert W. Kasling Lecture, presentations

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 2 p.m. Lecture Dt. Thomas Hegna will address “Teaching Critical Thinking on a Flat Earth.” Hagan Award will be presented to Professor Czerton Lim. Dr. Junaid Zubairi, Dr. Syed Haider, Megan Johnson will be recognized for development of Kraus/Fredonia conversations. Public welcome, reception follows.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Bibliomaniacs Book Club

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. “Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman. Prior to book discussion, group will watch the movie. Copies available at library at least 2 weeks before meeting. Snacks.

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.

Sheridan Solar II project public hearing

Sheridan Community Center, Route 20, 7 p.m. during Town Board meeting.

Fredonia Student Composers

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 9

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library book sale

7 Church St., Fredonia, 1 to 6 p.m. Hardcover $1; softcover $.50, kids’ books $.25; DVD, Blu-rays $1; audiobooks, CDa $.25; bagful of anything $5.

Gowanda Farmers’ Market

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

Sinclairville Library book sale

15 Main St., 2 to 7 p.m. Hardcover, large paperbacks $1 each, 3 for $2; paperbacks $.50 each or 3 for $2; DVDs $1 each or banded series for $3. Cash only.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Book Talk

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. For details, call 716 572-8783.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Poetry class and workshop with John Brantingham

15 Main St., 5 to 7 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.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Designer Bag Bingo

St. Anthony’s Church, 42 Orchard St., Fredonia, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 6 p.m. Tickets $35 each, $30 for 8 or more. Additional cards, wallet raffle tickets $1 each. Bring own food, beverages. For tickets, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/designbbin/event/fredonia10925/

Fredonia Jazz Society presents: Jazz at Domus Fare – Alan Ferber, trombone with Nick Weiser Trio

Domus Fare, W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. or 8 to 10 p.m. For tickets, see www.fredoniajazzsociety.com. Special Jazz Night menu.

Patterson Library presents: Author visit with Jason Bussman: “Fumble: A Memoir”

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m. For details, call 716 572-8783.

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.

United Way of Chautauqua County “Salute to Labor” gala dinner

Athenaeum Hotel, Chautauqua Institution, 3 S. Lake Drive, 6 p.m. Presentation of Joseph H. Mason Award posthumously to James Bickhart, which will be accepted by his wife Theresa on his behalf.

19th Century Chautauqua Pottery

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Presenter: Town of Hanover Historian Vince Martonis. Presentation includes discussion of Caleb Mathews pottery of Gerry, Fenton and Whittemore pottery of Jamestown and Fluvanna, Haven and Kenyon Pottery of Sheridan. Includes form, glaze elements the potters used, how potters mixed local, stoneware clays to make vessels, how to identify unmarked pieces.

Free event, donations accepted. Books available for purchase at Barker Museum in Fredonia or Fenton History Center in Jamestown.

Dayton Town Board special meeting

Town Hall, 9100 Route 62, 7 p.m. Planning for 2026 budget.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Poetry reading with poet Sarah Freligh

15 Main St., 7 p.m.

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/.

Faculty Recital: Christopher Hotaling, tuba, euphonium

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

Community Blood Bank blood drive

Westfield Fire Department, 20 Clinton St., 9 to 11 a.m. At least 17. or 16 with parental consent, no tattoos or piercings in past 3 months, at least 110 pounds, in general good health. Eat before donating, photo ID required. Walk-ins welcome, or call Nancy at 716 753-6641 for appointment.

Roblin Steel coffee club gathering

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends invited.

Sinclairville Library book sale

15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hardcover, large paperbacks $1 each, 3 for $2; paperbacks $.50 each or 3 for $2; DVDs $1 each or banded series for $3. Cash only.

Darwin R. Barker Library book sale

7 Church St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1; softcover $.50, kids’ books $.25; DVD, Blu-rays $1; audiobooks, CDa $.25; bagful of anything $5.

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: Managing fighting and aggression. 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.

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: Coping with teenagers’ emotions.

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.

Student Opera Theater Group presents: Nathalie Doucet

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, room 1080 Rehearsal room, 5 p.m.

Patterson Library presents: Tammy Kessner – Art in the Stacks

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 6 p.m. Mixed media experience through 13 works in mezzanine stacks. For details, call 716 326-2154.

National American Legion Commanders Dinner

Frewsburg American Legion Samuel Derby Post 556, 9 Meadow Lane. Cocktails at 6, dinner at 7 p.m. Open to all Chautauqua County veterans, spouses. $39 per dinner. Limited seating. Reserve by Oct. 1. Call Verna at 814 389-6074.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: The SpongeBob Musical

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

Movies at the Reg: “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. The Crawley family, their staff, face public scandal, financial trouble. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Orchesis Fall Showcase: “The Magic of Movement”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Students choreograph, perform pieces in various styles. General public $10, students/children $5.

Faculty Recital: Natasha Farny, cello; Sean Duggan, piano SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.