WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26

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.

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.

THURSDAY, NOV. 27 Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day Mass

St. Anthony’s Church, 6 6Cushing St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. Also collecting non-perishable food items for local food pantries. Monies will be given to organizations who help needy in the area.

Sheridan Memorial VFW Post #6390 Thanksgiving Feast

Sheridan Memorial VFW Post #6390, 2556 Main Road, (Route 20 West, noon to 4 p.m. Menu: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, desserts. Free for veterans and their families. Also open to the public. Dinners for non-vets: $15. Call 716 672-6011 for reservations.

FRIDAY. NOV. 28

Holiday Sip & Shop at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Grape Discovery Center presents: Afternoon of Storytelling with Robert Lewis from Cherokee Nation

8305 W. Main Road (Route 20), Westfield, 3 to 5 p.m.

American Legion Post 62 Black Friday celebration

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Music, food by Lil Ginger’s Deli. Members, eligible guests.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29

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.

Small Business Saturday at Audubon Community Nature Center

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free admission to see exhibits at the Center, discounts at gift shop, visit live animals or walk the trails.

Small Business Saturday in Westfield

Holiday Sip & Shop at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Amy King Memorial 5K run

Celoron Moose Club, 5 2 Dunham Ave., 11 a.m.

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.

TREEmendous Night of Lights

Heard Park, North East, PA., 6 p.m. Free cocoa, donuts, parade, music, lighting of 40-foot tree, fireworks.

Beats at the Brix featuring DTO

21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 7 to 9 p.m. Admission free, but beer or wine purchase required. Food options also.

Embrace Fredonia Holiday Trivia Night

64 On The Rocks, 64 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 each. Teams of 2 to 6 encouraged. Visit www.embracefredonia.com.events/holiday-trivia-night. Limited seating. Charcuterie boxes available for preorder $15 serves 4 people. Prizes: top 3 teams, best snowman, most festively-dressed team. Those who bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots will be eligible to win a special prize drawing.

SUNDAY, NOV. 30

Christmas on the Lake

Clarion Hotel Marina & Conference Center,30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse handmade gifts crafted by local artisans.

Holiday Sip & Shop at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Lord’s Vineyard annual Advent wreath open house

Lyceum, Pangolin Street (behind St. Hyacinth’s Church, Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk), 12 p.m. All materials provided to make a fresh Advent wreath with candles for your home, not meant to hang.. Lunch of soup, sliders, visit from St. Nicholas. Those desiring to provide a crockpot of soup can text 716 397-2141. No fee.

Christmas at the Station

Lake Shore Railway Museum, 31 Wall St., North East, PA., 12 to 4 p.m. Gift shop, craft vendors, speeder car rides, model trains, raffle items, more. Lunch served in the dining car 12 to 2:30 p.m. Call 814 725-1911.

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 Community Choir concert

Studio on Main, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Singers from all over the county are joined by high school and college-age vocal enthusiasts to present “Annelies,” composed by James Whitbourn. This stunning work uses words directly from the Diary of Anne Frank.Free concert, but free will offerings gratefully accepted.

MONDAY, DEC. 1

Memory Cafe

National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Free event for those with dementia or memory loss, caregivers or loved ones. Explore exhibits, enjoy refreshments followed by short program. Register at 716 484-2222.

Patterson Library presents: Return of Culinary Creations

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 12 p.m. Prior to the event, come to the library to select a recipe to make from the cookbook of the month.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: 80 years on:the Legacy of the Nuremberg Trials for Accountability

Virtual event, panel discussion, Q & A, 12:30 to 2 p.m. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Night – Light-Up Christmas Card

15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Using paper circuits. Ages 3+. Parent/caregiver must stay with child. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: G.N.O.M.E.S. volunteer group meeting

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members/volunteers welcome.

BMA Rosary Group meeting

St. Hyacinth Lyceum, 15 N. Pangolin St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in reciting the Rosary, sharing fellowship welcome.

Fredonia Jazz Flextet

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

TUESDAY, DEC. 2

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provides educational information, opportunities to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. Free, open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Contact Julie Williams, coordinator, (716) 673-4618 for more information about attending.

St. Joseph’s bingo

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

Centaur Stride Community Clinic

8488 Jones Road, Sherman, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Topic: “Dealing with Stress.” Adult, youth presentations. Speaker: Ruth Chase of Prevention Works. Followed by Q&A, barn tour. Free event, public welcome. See Centaur Stride Facebook page for details.

Patterson Library presents: Best Sellers Book Club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield 6:30 p.m.This month’s selection: “My Side of the River,” by Elizabeth Camarilla Gutierrez. For details, call 716 326-2154.

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.

Fredonia University Chorus

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

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3

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.

First United Presbyterian Church Advent recital

19 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 12 p.m. Featured artists: organ students of Dr. JiHyun Woo of SUNY Fredonia. Public is cordially invited to these free recitals.

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.

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.

Caroling in Allen Park

Allen Park, W. Virginia Blvd., Jamestown, 6 to 7 p.m. Jamestown High School Madrigal Singers will lead a holiday sing-along by the campfire. Homemade cookies, hot cocoa, visit with Santa.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Author chat with Jason K. Bussman

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Author of “Fumble: Just a Dad Trying Not to Drop the Ball,” he is a writer, educator, husband, dad who shares his experiences as a dad and lessons learned from his parents..

Movies at the Reg: “Blue Moon”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Ethan Hawke as legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart in 1943 as his former musical partner, Richard Rogers goes on to unprecedented success with a different lyricist. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone

The Lord’s Vineyard Catholic book club

TLV Center for Catholic Faith & Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. This month’s selection: “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi. .

Fredonia Chamber Orchestra

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

THURSDAY. DEC. 4

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Faces of Ukraine” art show reception

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Photography of Patrick Stokes.

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 p.m. Books may be reserved in the library, online or via phone.

Patterson Library presents: Author Talk with Linda Lavid

40 S. Portage St., Westfield 5:30 p.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Life Story Writing

15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Hybrid group. Explore life themes together, create a written life story for personal reflection or to share with friends, family members. Register at 716 962-5885 to receive online link.

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.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute – Return to Wild America by Scott Weidensaul – book discussion

Zoom presentation 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register at 716 665-2473.

Colors of Courage live fundraiser

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 6 to 9 p.m. Nationally-renowned artist Michael Israel will paint larger-than-life-size canvasses on stage to high energy music. Proceeds benefit local cancer initiatives. Silent auction during cocktail hour. Tickets: 716 640-4055.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 12, limit 10 children. Build challenge of day, pick challenge card or free build. Pre-register. Call 716 934-3468.

Danza! Performing Arts Academy presents: “Santa Stop Here”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Tickets $15, sold at the Opera House.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic session

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection. If wanting to perform, need to sign up on arrival.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. London’s longest-running comedy. General seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; students/children $5 advance, $10 door.

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/.

Guest Artist: Elias Goldstein, viola; Angie Dragisescu, piano

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