Coming up …
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
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 Chamber Business Builder Workshop: Company Culture
SUNY Fredonia Center for Innovation, Economic Development, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. Free for Chamber members, $10 fee for non-members. Networking opportunity follows presentation.
Game of Real Life Teen Resource Fair
G.A. Family Services Gymnasium, 210 Gustavus Ave., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth should enter through the gymnasium doors at rear parking lot. Free event for ages 14 to 21 to explore resources for transitioning to adulthood. Resources for job training, employment, continuing ed, housing, independent living, financial literacy, transportation, healthcare, support services. Raffle tickets, door prize drawing.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 8 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s books.
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.
Chautauqua Region Quilt Guild meeting: presentation by Amber Laurie of Concord Quilting Studio
Busti 4 Corners Community Church, 875 Mill Road, Jamestown, 6 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: “The Secret Garden,” by Frances Hodgson.
New Works Series: FREDSong
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10 general public, $5 students.
Fredonia Tuba/Euphonium and Clarinet Ensembles
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s books.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Family Storytime
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For families of all ages. Registration required. 716 934-3468.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Drop in LEGO Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 1 to 3 p.m. For all ages. Registration not required..
Refugee. Human rights presentation
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, SD94 rooms D,E, 5 p.m. Fredonia alumna Dr. Amanda (Ambrose) Dimmer will address “Refugees and Human Rights:Historical Insights into Contemporary Issues.” Free lecture, public welcome. Light refreshments.
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.
Patterson Library presents: Concert Series SUNY Fredonia music students
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m.
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.
Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary meeting with SAL members
William Travis Unit 493, 3 E. Marvin St., Mayville, dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting follows.All Legion family members welcome.
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
Jamestown Street Railway Trolley Car #93 marks 100th birthday
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Project volunteer Bob Johnston will discuss the trolley car’s status, celebration plans. Free admission, donations accepted.
Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting
Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free event, all welcome, no beekeeping experience required.
Merrins BFA Dance Projects
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Dance majors present work featuring variety of styles.
Main Street Studios presents: “The Play That Goes Wrong”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Night of mischief, murder, mishaps. 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/.
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 String Chamber Ensembles
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Patterson Library presents: “Zootopia 2”
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m.
Robert H. Jackson Center presents: The Ethics and Philosophy of Prosecution : Judgment vs. Revenge
Virtual event, speakers John Q. Barrett, David M. Crane, 12 to 1 p.m. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 5 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s books.
Movies at the Reg: “Wuthering Heights”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff in . the story of the intense, destructive relationship set in the Yorkshire moors. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Jazz Fest 2026 Featuring Jazz Crossing
Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presented by SUNY JCC. Also features Chautauqua County Student All-Stars.
Struthers Library Theatre presents: “The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 7 p.m. Adults $8, students/seniors 62+ $6.
Grange No. 1 Community Barn Dance
58 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7. Adults $7, students $5, children 12, under free. Easy, fun for all ages.
Merrins BFA Dance Projects
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Dance majors present work featuring variety of styles.
Main Street Studios presents: “The Play That Goes Wrong”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Night of mischief, murder, mishaps. Adults $20, students/senior $15. mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia presents: American Composer Concert
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
St. Hyacinth Church spring clean-up
296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. Bring work gloves, rakes, shovels.
CLPOA “Wetlands” public meeting
Lawson Center, 73 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, 9 a.m.
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s books.
Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Little Explorers – Beavers, Muskrats, more
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 previou
Audubon Community Nature Center spring yard sale
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Payment by donation.
Westfield Quilt Guild presentation
First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., 11 a.m. Speaker: Jack Edson, award-winner national exhibitor. Intricate quilts based on art history. $5 charge for non-members.
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Author talk with Deborah K. Frontiera
7 Day St., Fredonia, 12 p.m. Michigan’based author will discuss her book “Douglass Houghton: Michigan’s Pioneer Geologist, Doctor, and Teacher.
Arts in the Afternoon: “Water Lilies by Monet: The Magic of Water and Light”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10.
Main Street Studios presents: “The Play That Goes Wrong”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Night of mischief, murder, mishaps. Adults $20, students/senior $15. mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.
Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal
Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m, or until gone. Take out only. Menu: pulled pork sandwich, vegetable, cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel annual Cash Club party
165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, doors open 7 p.m. Gift card raffles, theme basket raffles, large gift raffles. 50/25/25 cash raffle, pull tabs.Tickets $25, includes admission, light refreshments, big cash drawings.
Merrins BFA Dance Projects
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Dance majors present work featuring variety of styles.
Cinema Series: EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
1891 Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Adults $7, members/seniors $6.50, students $5. Elvis sings, tells his story in long-lost footage.
Fredonia Percussion Ensemble
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.


