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, 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.

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.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

Christmas in Clymer

Visit local businesses beginning at 8 a.m. Enjoy shopping, dining, holiday music. 6 p.m. Visit with Santa at school, view light up Clymer. 7 p.m. Christmas drawing at the school.. 8:30 fireworks weather permitting.

Red Cross community blood drive

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 1-800-733-2767 to make appointment.

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.

Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans of all ages encouraged to drop in for coffee and conversation. For details, call Barb Cessna 716 664-6256.

Mayville Holiday Market

2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors, holiday music, food, 50/50 raffle with proceeds benefiting Inspire Good of WNY. Free admission.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Holidays at the Lodge

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 admission. Family welcome for bird ornament decorating, hot chocolate, visit from Santa, area choral groups. Access to exhibits.Village Library,

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Under the Snow

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Infinity’s annual art market

30 E. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

South Dayton Christmas in the Village

South Dayton American Legion Post 1593, 4 Mill St., craft show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with chicken and biscuit lunch at 11 a.m.; scavenger hunt beginning at Depot, 108 W. Railroad at 10 a.m., Santa visits 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Village Library, 17 Park St., other establishments offer crafts, snacks, hot chocolate, dairy punch, wine tasting, coloring, handouts, shopping, raffle, music, more.

Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size. Other open hours during the rest of December are Tuesdays Dec. 23, 30 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., instead of Wednesdays due to the holidays. Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.

Shop local authors event

Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Authors Catherine D’Agostino, Rebecca Cuthbert, Nick Smith, Pauline Chow will be selling, signing books including newly published titles. Cookies, gift wrap available..

The Cookie Crumble

Downtown Westfield, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cookies, sweet treats for all.

Lunch with Santa at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House

72 Main St., Bemus Point, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special food, drink deals while kids share wishes with Santa.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Craft party, book give-away

536 Central Ave., Children’s room, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free kids’ event.

Wreaths Across America wreath placement by Dunkirk Composite Squad of the Civil Air Patrol

Forest Hill Cemetery, 55 Lambert Ave., Fredonia, 12 p.m. Public welcome. For details, contact Captain Linda Blodgett at atymame@aol.com

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Greeting card workshop 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 p.m. All ages. Create greeting cards for any occasion. Variety of supplies to choose from. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Christmas Fest

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 30 Clinton St., North East, 12 to 4 p.m. Free children’s crafts, activities, Festival of Trees.

Live at the Met: Giordano’s “Andrea Chenier”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $20, Opera House members $18, students $10.

Main Street Studios presents: “A Christmas Carol”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Adults $20, students/senior $15. mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: Silent Film Series

39 W. Main St., 2 p.m. 1925 – THE GOLD RUSH starring Charlie Chaplin. (Film is 100 years old). Live organ accompaniment by renowned theater organist Dennis James. Tickets at the door $6.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Live theatrical performance featuring 6 professional actors. Tickets $18 to $37. Reserve at mta.thundertix.com. Another performance at 7 p.m.