WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19

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.

CHQ Aging Open House

Office for Aging Services, The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute St., second floor, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All welcome. Call NY Connects at 716 753-4582 with questions.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Mystery book club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m.

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.

Movies at the Reg: “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album, struggling to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past. Stars Jeremy Allen White. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone

Classic Movie: 1985’s “Clue”

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., 7 p.m. 40th anniversary showing with mystery ending. Adults $8, students/seniors 62+ $6.

Observatory Lecture: Stephanie Buskirk Dudley

Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Q & A, tours follow. Domes aren’t heated, dress for cold weather. Public viewing opportunities as weather permits.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble joined by the New Horizons Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 20

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.

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.

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.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

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.

Historical Society of Brocton-Portland meeting

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. All welcome to discover ways to help preserve the town’s history – research, grant writing, newspaper articles, event help, museum docents, etc.

St. Monica prayer group

Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

Gowanda Volunteer Fire Company turkey, ham party

340 Aldrich St., doors open 6 p.m. first spin at 7 p.m. No entry fee. $2 a ticket , good for 3 spins per round. 20 rounds. Chinese auction, free refreshments, extra large ticket raffle. Door prizes.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly general membership meeting

Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716 672-1991 for information.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. This month: Glenn Bernardis, Amanda Bridges, Antonio Andrade. Admission $10. Reservations recommended. Welcome reception including refreshments by Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation at 6:30 p.m. for all attendees.

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/.

Fredonia Jazz Showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Jazz orchestra, small ensembles. Free event, all welcome.

FRIDAY, NOV. 21

CHQ Aging Open House

Office for Aging Services, 51 E. Third St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All welcome. Call NY Connects at 716 753-4582 with questions.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 110. This week’s topic: Developing good bedtime routines.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program for parents, caregivers of children ages 0 to 12

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623. This week’s topic; Hassle-free shopping..

Annual Advent Wreath open house

Lyceum, Pangolin Street behind St. Hyacinth’s Church, Dunkirk, 12 p.m. All materials provided to create a fresh wreath with candles. Lunch of soup, sliders, visit from St. Nicholas. Feel free to bring crockpot of favorite soup. For details, text 716 397-2141.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute – The Salmon Way – exhibition program with Amy Gulick

Zoom presentation 12 p.m. Free, register at 716 665-2473.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: 80 years of Nuremberg opening event: A Virtual Tour of Courtroom 600

Virtual event, 12 to 1 p.m. To register, see the website roberthjackson.org

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

Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623. This week’s topic: Building teenagers’ survival skills.

Music Collection in Daniel Reed Library open house

SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library, library’s mezzanine, 1 to 4 p.m. Open to all students, faculty, staff, visiting music educators, community members. Learn about resources, enjoy coffee, tea cookies.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Movie night – “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Popcorn, cocoa. Kicks of “Christmas in the Village of Westfield.