WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17

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 artist: Trevor Napoli, organ. The 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.

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. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Northern Chautauqua County Dash for Cash drawing

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 Mullet St., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. 500 tickets only, donation $25 each. Grand prize $2000, other prizes of the night total $500. Call 716 785-1053.

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: Write Focus

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Informal, friendly, supportive group focused on developing creative or hobby writing skills in a relaxed atmosphere. For details and/or the Zoom link, contact the library.

THURSDAY, DEC. 18

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.

Anderson-Lee Library 101st birthday celebration

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Drop in anytime for cake, snacks, coffee, 101 wishes, history display.

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.

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.

St. Monica prayer group

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

Historical Society of Brocton-Portland meeting

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

Patterson Library presents: PJ Storytime with Mrs. Claus

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, reading room, 6:30 p.m.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting

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

Collage Performing Arts Center annual Christmas show

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. $15.

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

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. This month: Molly Conrad, Brooke Surgener, Rob Lytle. Admission $10. Reservations recommended.

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. 19

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons are welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Wine on the Trail

Dobbins Woods, 5273 Bly Hill Road, Asheville, 3:45 p.m. Join Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s conservationist Carol Markham, Bethany O’Hagan at the preserve. Bring your own beer, wine or cocktail.

Patterson Library presents: Victor Mathews – Art in the Stacks

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

Dinner with the Grinch and Santa at Pearl City Hops

150 W. Fourth St., Jamestown, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Crafts, gifts, good eats. Adults $35, ages 6 to 11 $16, f, under free. Call 716 488-7227 for reservations.

Collage Performing Arts Center annual Christmas show

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. $15.

“Classic movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., 7 p.m. Stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Randy Quaid. Adults $8, students/seniors $6.

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

Movies at the Reg: “The Baltimorons”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A newly sober man’s Christmas Eve dental emergency leads to an unexpected romance with his older dentist as they explore Baltimore together. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone

Main Street Studios presents: “A Christmas Carol”

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

SATURDAY, DEC. 20

Dunkirk Senior Center cookie walk

45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. Walk through cookie lane, choose favorite homemade cookies, and homemade coffee cakes.

Pancake breakfast and Skate with Santa

Northwest Arena, 329 W. Third St., Jamestown. Session 1 at 9 a.m. or Session 2 at 10 a.m. Kids under 10 $5, adults $12. Festive craft, photo with Santa.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

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

Darwin R, Barker Library presents: A Christmas Carol Story TIme

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Fredonia Main Street Studios will bring the magic of Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” with a reading of selections from the holiday classic.Great for all ages.

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.

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.

Sensory Inclusive Santa visit

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 334 Temple St., Fredonia, 2 to 4 p.m. Free event for children who may have found traditional Santa encounters overwhelming, special needs children, their siblings. Festive refreshments, gifts for all children. Registrations encouraged. Call 716 672-6731 or go to https://tinyurl.com/fredoniasanta

St. John’s United Church of Christ meat loaf dinner

733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. $13. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Southern Tier Distilling Company

2051A Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 5 to 8 p.m. Tom & Jerry’s, Music with Derek Davis, sweater judging at 6 p.m.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House

72 Main St., Bemus Point, 6 to 9 p.m. Holiday-inspired cocktails, festive bites, live music, prizes.

Raven & Thorn Onesie Christmas party

26 Water St, Fredonia, 7 to 11 p.m. Wear your warmest Christmas pajamas,slippers. Spiked cocoa, hot toddies, mulled wine available.

Main Street Studios presents: “A Christmas Carol”

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

World War II Vets present Party McFly

216 Lake Shore E., Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m.