TUESDAY, OCT. 28

SOAR Chapter 4-1 meeting

USW Local Union Hall, Fourth Street, Dunkirk, noon, lunch follows. All SOAR members, retirees welcome. For details, call 716 366-1485.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

St. Joseph’s bingo

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

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association monthly meeting

Laona Methodist Church, 9636 Wilson Road, Fredonia, 7 p.m.

Fredonia Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble

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

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29

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.

Lecture “Plastic Pollution and the Road to Activism”

SUNY Fredonia, WIlliams Center, room S204, 12 to 1 p.m. Free event, open to public, lunch included. Speaker: Dr. Kim Cameron. Sponsored by League of Women Voters, American Democracy Project, Chemistry Club of SUNY Fredonia.

American Red Cross blood drive

Chautauqua Lake Central School, 100 N. Main St., Mayville,, 12 to 5 p.m. ID needed, Make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS and to check age, health factors.

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.

Fenton Genealogy Support Research Night

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 4 to 8 p.m.

Halloween Fun Fair at Chautauqua Safety Village

2695 Route 394, Ashville, 4 to 7:30 p.m. $5 per person, children 2, under free. Trick or treating at village buildings, crafts, id friendly ghoul houses, bounce houses (weather permitting), games, activities. Refreshments, snacks, kettle corn for sale. Costumes encouraged. Dress for weather. Can preregister online. For details, call 716 338-0170.

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.

American Legion Post 59 flag retirement ceremony

161 Chautauqua St., Fredonia, 6 p.m. Weather permitting.

Children in the Stream Youth Fly Fishing Program

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes, supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed.

Nights of the Living Reg: “The Long Walk”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Adaptation of Stephen King’s first novel. Intense, chilling, emotional thriller. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Fredonia Clarinet Ensemble

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

THURSDAY, OCT. 30

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.

Gowanda Farmers’ Market

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

Dunkirk Halloween Boo Bash

City of Dunkirk Stearns Building, courtyard by City Hall, 338 Central Avenue, 4 to 6 p.m. Trick-or-treating with various departments, refreshments, arts, crafts, goodie bags. Free hot chocolate available at Central Station Restaurant. Wear costumes. For details, call Alexis Tofil, 716 366-9877.

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.

CHQ Business After Hours

Full Strength Coffee Company, 55 E. Main St., Westfield, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Features Ghostfish Brewing Company. Bring business cards for networking. Chamber members invited to bring two guests on charge. Any additional guests and non-members pay $10 each. Registration appreciated, see www.chqchamber.org

Sinclairville Library presents: Learn to Fly Fish

15 Main St., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free fly-tying instructions for all ages. All tools, materials provided for free. Register at 716 962-5885.

SUNY Fredonia Young Artists Recital

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 5:30 p.m. Solo, small ensemble performances of music by both classical, contemporary composers. Free admission, donations accepted.

Patterson Library presents: Author talk with Philip C. Laurien

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m. Author’s books include “The Case of the Chautauqua Orange Shoes,” “The Mayville Murders,” “Barcelona Harbor Murders,” “Return to Barcelona Harbor.”

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Author Reading and Ghost Story Talk with local author Rebecca Cuthbert

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Refreshments, Q & A, ghost story, book signing of author’s latest book “The Hauntings Back Home.” Registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

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. 31

Chautauqua Aging Services Medicare is Scary Forum

The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute St., third floor, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1 hour presentation followed by opportunity for individual plan discussions. Bring Medicare card, list of meds, email address. No registration, limited seating. Feel free to dress in costume.

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

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

Mayville Food Pantry spaghetti dinner benefit

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 93 S. Erie St., Mayville, 4 to 7 p.m. or sold out. Dine-in or take-out. $15. Call 716 581-5008 to reserve. Leave message with name, number of tickets.

Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 Halloween parties

201 Aldrich St., Kids Trunk or Treat at 4 p.m.; Adult party 8 to 11 p.m.

Ahira Hall Library presents: annual Trick or Book

37 W. Main St., Brocton during Village trick or treat hours. Pick out free book, treat bag.

Trunk or Treat event

First Baptist Church, 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. Church, school families will have theme-decorated cars parked with open trunks where children can collect pre-packaged candy, treats. Nothing scary. Also games, photo ops.

Trunk or Treat

West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, Westfield, 5 to 7 p.m. Rain or shine. Food, games, prizes, crafts, treats, pumpkin decorating. Bring family in costumes.

Haunted Tales of Cassadaga Catacombs spooky adventure

86 N. Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. Thrilling haunted house, trunk or treat event.

Dunkirk Lighthouse Ghost Tour

1 Lighthouse Point Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 11:30 p.m. Lighthouse tour, paranormal investigation. $30 per person. Limit of 15 patrons per event. Call 716 366-5050.

Fredonia Student Composers

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

Nights of the Living Reg: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, doors open at 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m. 50th anniversary showing. Tickets $15 at box office, $17 online or by phone. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Rated R. $5 Fun Pack will be sold that includes many items to be used in the screening including rice, playing cards, glow sticks, mini-gloves and more. Strong language and a lot of shouting will be used by several audience members as is traditional with a Rocky Horror showing. RESTRICTED ITEMS: Super-soaker style water guns, bags/boxes of rice and hot dogs.

SATURDAY, NOV. 1

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

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

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Findley Lake fall craft show

Findley Lake Fire Hall, 10372 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 30+ vendors, lottery tree raffle, vendor raffle, 50-50, food.

Patterson Library presents: LEGO club

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

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Niyoiwa’s’a:h Edwawenoyede:(We’ll Get to Know a Bit of Language) with Whitney Nephew

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 p.m. Traditional stories, along with a Cherokee story of the Great Ball Game. Simple games, stories, songs, new sounds, new words. Geared toward children, all ages welcome. Registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468. Free, public welcome.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $25 advance, $30 door; students/children $10 advance, $15 door. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Brocton Fire Department annual turkey party

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., doors open at 6 p.m., raffle starts at 7 p.m. Turkeys, hams, steaks, door prizes, more. Free refreshments.

Cinema Series: “The Senior”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Michael Chiklis stars in the true story of the ultimate comeback. Adults $7, members/senior $6.50, students $5.

Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles

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

SUNDAY, NOV. 2

Gowanda Moose Lodge towel bingo

201 Aldrich St., doors open at 12 p.m. Admission $5, extras $2. Also basket raffle, 50/50. Food, beverages available for purchase.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Limited space. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $25 advance, $30 door; students/children $10 advance, $15 door.

GriefShare Support Group

First Baptist Church of Dunkirk, 876 Central Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. 13 week program. For details, see DunkirkBaptist.org or call 716 366-6634.

Fredonia Flute, Basson Ensembles

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