TUESDAY, DEC. 9

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: Memory Cafe with Bill Ward, John Cross

Third floor media arts room, entrance at 108 E. Third St., Jamestown, 12 to 1 p.m. Elevator accessible. Free respite, arts program for those with forgetfulness, cognitive decline, families, caregivers. Music, crafts, light refreshments. Register at 716 484-7070. Donations suggested, not required.

Cassadaga American Legion bingo

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

SUNY Fredonia Tribute to Honor Dean Dave Stringman

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 5 to 6 p.m., speakers, performances, followed by reception with refreshments in Mason Hall 1080. Public welcome.

Founders’ Day at Robert H. Jackson Center

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 5 to 7 p.m. Special presentation at 5:30 p.m. Register at 716 483-6646.

St. Joseph’s bingo

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

Gowanda Middle School Band and Chorus holiday concert

Auditorium, 10674 Prospect St. grades 5, 6 at 6 p.m.; grades 7, 8 at 7:30 p.m. Free, public welcome.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Create gift tags, bags from old book pages 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. All ages. Build using old book pages, embellishments. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

New Bay Creek Fire District vote

Silver Creek Firehall, 172 Central Ave., 6 to 9 p.m. Public will select 5 commissioners

Dayton Fire Commissioner election

Dayton Firehall, 9512 Route 62, 6 to 8 p.m. Must be a resident of the Dayton Fire District, at least age 18.

Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m.

Sons of the American Legion Squad 434 meeting

110 W. Main St., Brocton, 7 p.m. Dues are due.

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.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10

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.

Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting

Chautauqua County Airport, Jamestown, 10 a.m. Public welcome.

First United Presbyterian Church Advent recital

19 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 12 p.m. Featured artists: Vocalists Virginia M. Miller, Daniel L. Bromsted with Dr. Linda N. Phillips, piano. Public is cordially invited to these free recitals.

Seymour Library Cassadaga Branch presents: forum to discuss Alzheimer’s and holidays

18 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, 12 to 1 p.m. Tips, ideas for safely enjoying time with family, friends during holidays.

TOPS NY 1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 41 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.

SOAR Chapter 4-1 Christmas party

First Ward Falcons Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 5 p.m. For members and a guest. For details, call 716 366-1485.

Fredonia Jazz Society presents: Jazz at Domus Fare – Nick Weiser Quartet holiday concert

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

Brio Bells free concert

James Prendergast Library, Fireplace room, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 5:30 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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Bibliomaniacs Book Club

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. This month’s selection: “The Christmas Bookstore” by Jenny Colgan. Copies of the pick will be available at least 2 weeks prior to meeting. Snacks, conversation.

Holiday Brass charity benefit concert

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 11

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.

Cocoa, cookies at Lake Erie Medical Services

268 W. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet Primary Care Team and Providers Lisa Barrett, ANP and Alex Selioutski, MD. First 50 guests receive small gift.

Patterson Library presents: Book Talk Book Club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.

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

15 Main St., 4 to 6 p.m. Author/educator Brantingham will help participants write, publish their poetry. Register at johnbrantingham@gmail.com. Write “poetry class” in subject line.

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.

Student Opera Theatre Gala

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 6 p.m. Open to public.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Poetry reading by poet John Wheway, also local mic for local aspiring or published poets

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Presented by author/educator John Brantingham

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.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., doors open at 6:30 p.m. 1940’s live radio broadcast begins at 7 p.m. 5 actors portray dozens of characters with vintage sound effects, favorite songs, more. Adults $20, students/seniors $18.

Infinity student talent show

Infinity Arts Cafe, 301 E. Second St., Suite 101, Jamestown, 7 p.m. Mix of music

Northern Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club meeting

Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, video conference room, second floor, handicapped accessible, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in radio is welcome to attend the meetings held the second Thursday of the month. For details, email n2cod@yahoo.com

The Doo Wop Project: A Doo Wop Christmas

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. Level I $39, Level II $34, Level III $29, Level IV $24.

Main Street Studios presents: “A Christmas Carol”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Adults $20, students/senior $15. mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

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, DEC. 12

Roblin Steel breakfast club meeting

Crossroads Diner, Route 20 at Center Road, Sheridan. Note new location.All former employees invited.

Westfield Fire Department blood drive

Westfield Firehall, Clinton Street, 9 to 11 a.m. Make appointment by calling Nancy at 716 753-6641 to learn age, health concerns.Walk-ins meeting criteria accepted. Donors entered in prize drawing..

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. This week’s topic: Developing good bedtime routines; dealing with disobedience.

CHQ Chamber annual meeting

Wicked Warrens, LLC, 119 W. Third St., Jamestown, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Presentation of Pam Lydic award to Aimee Rogers, selection of board members, officers for coming year. Keynote speaker: Ronn Richard, retired president, CEO of the Cleveland Foundation. $35 includes plated lunch. For reservations, see www.chqchamber.org.

Patterson Library presents: NSAA Members Exhibition in the Octagon Gallery

40 S. Portage St., Westfield 5 to 7 p.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.

BYOP Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser to benefit Gowanda Moose projects

201 Aldrich St., registration at 5:30 p.m., bags live at 6:30 p.m. $60 per team. Basket raffle to benefit Gowanda Food Pantry, 50/50, cash bar/kitchen.

Sherman Christmas in the Village

Horse drawn wagon rides 6 to 9 p.m.; Miss Laura’s, 129 W. Main St., cookies, cocoa; The Cooler, 114 W. Main St.: Ugly sweater contest 8 p.m

“It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., doors open at 6:30 p.m. 1940’s live radio broadcast begins at 7 p.m. 5 actors portray dozens of characters with vintage sound effects, favorite songs, more. Adults $20, students/seniors $18.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Live theatrical performance featuring 6 professional actors. Tickets $18 to $37. Reserve at mta.thundertix.com

Center Stage Dance Studio presents: “Celebrate Christmas”

79 E. Main St., 7 p.m.

Main Street Studios presents: “A Christmas Carol”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Adults $20, students/senior $15. mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz

Christmas Concert

Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St, North East, PA, 7:30 p.m. Features North East Choral Club.