THURSDAY, APRIL 16

CHQ Professionals coffee meetup

3 Lakes Cafe, 11 S. Main St., Cassadaga, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Drop in any time within the hour for coffee, conversation, community connection.

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.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Getting Ready to Garden: The Down and Dirty of Soil Preparation, Mulch, Garden Beds

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Presenter: Master Gardener Cynthia Carlson. Bring a few cups of soil from your garden in a baggie to do a few kinds of soil tests. Register at 716 934-3468.

Book talk with Paul Leone: “One Hundred and Fifty-Four Sonnets

Ripley Public Library, 64 W. Main St., 6 p.m.

St. Monica prayer group

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

Historical Society meeting of Brocton & Portland, NY meeting

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 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.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly general membership meeting

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

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.

New Horizons Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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 Guitar Chamber Ensembles

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

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.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

Child Abuse Prevention Awareness pinwheel planting event

Chautauqua Town Municipal Building, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 12 p.m. Public welcome. Attendees encouraged to wear blue.

Cheers to 250 Lake Erie Wine Country event

12 to 5 p.m. Participating wineries: 21 Brix Winery, Arrowhead Wine Cellars, Burch Farms and Country Market, Cellar ’54, Courtyard Winery, Driftwood Wine Cellars, Johnson Estate Wineries, Lakeview Wine Cellars, Liberty Vineyards and Winery, Mazza Chautauqua Cellars/Five and 20 Spirits and Brewing, Mazza Vineyards, Nobel Winery, Presque Isle Wine Cellars, South Shore Wine Company, Yori Wine Cellars and Brewing Co. Tickets at www.lakeeriewinecountry.org/events. 3-day ticket $45, 2-day ticket (Friday, Sunday) $35, Mocktail ticket $20. Each ticket includes food, wine pairing at every participating winery, keepsake wine glass. Mocktail tickets include specially crafted nonalcoholic beverage, food pairing at each stop.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens, YA patrons welcome for role-playing adventures. Contact Library Director for details 716 366-2511.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Fiber Arts Meetup

7 Day St., Fredonia, 3:30 p.m. Ages 12+. No registration needed. Bring crafting supplies. Extra yarn, hooks available. All fiber arts welcome (knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needle felting, etc.) Tea, cookies.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry. Dine in or take out. For details, booth rental, call 814 779-5553.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater Centennial Gala

Theater located at 39 W. Main St. Tickets $60 per person, $100 for 2. Includes 2 free drink tickets, cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres, red carpet, music. Black tie affair. 4 p.m. cocktail hour at Old Bank. 6:15 p.m. Red Carpet begins, 7 p.m. evening of music featuring Springville Jazz Orchestra. Presale tickets only. See https://www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com

David Rose Viola Studio Recital

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 5 p.m.

CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services “Dining in the Dark”

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, doors open 5 p.m. for cash bar, wine pull, silent, live auctions, 50/50 raffle. Seating begins 6:15 p.m. Volunteers will guide guests through the evening. $70 per ticket, deadline April 1. Call 716 664-6660.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: 25 Years of Asking Questions: “A Republic, If You Can Keep It?”

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Speaker: Attorney, professor, author Peter C. Cohen. Register at https://www.roberthjackson.org

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Wine on the Trail walk and Yard Smarts kickoff event

Salomon Family Nature Preserve, 4135 Morris Road, Sherman, 6 p.m. Enjoy a hike with Carol Markham, Bethany O-Hagan. Bring own wine, beer, cocktail or other beverage. Free event, no RSVP required. Dress accordingly.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Murder on the Orient Express”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.

Ellington Baptist Church presents: Gospel concert with the Needham’s

530 Route 62, Conewango Valley, 7 p.m. Free admission, free will offerings accepted.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: Karaoke: film, tv soundtracks

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 7 p.m. Free admission. Beer, wine available. 18+. Limit 50 people.

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.

Folk in Fredonia: “The Music of Simon & Garfunkel”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Artists Swearingen and Kelli perform the music of the most famous folk-rock duo of our time. $23 adults, $20 Opera House members, $10 students.

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

SATURDAY. APRIL 18

St. Hyacinth Church spring clean-up

296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. Bring work gloves, rakes, shovels.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New and vintage items. Saturday breakfast of coffee, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased. For details, booth rental, call 814 779-5553.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Walk & Write Brownbag Workshop

15 Main St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Village walk from 9 to 10 a.m. Breakout writing session, critiquing workshop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring own bag lunch. Register at 716 962-5885.

Volunteer day at Audubon Community Nature Center

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, register at 9 a.m. Work parties tackle sprucing up gardens, cleaning, grounds work, more from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For all ages, abilities. Lunch follows. Register at 716 569-2345. Walk-ins also welcome.

Fredonia Police Benevolent Society Community Clean-up day

Meet at municipal parking lot at 73 Water St., Fredonia at 10 a.m.Volunteers will be assigned a park or street within village limits. Gloves, clean-up bags provided. Coffee, beverages, hot dogs provided for volunteers. Contact saldrich@fredoniapolice.org for details.

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.

Local Makers and Vendors Spring market

93 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free DIY craft station. For details, call 716 226-6979.

Westfield Fire Department RecruitNY

20 Clinton St., 10 a.m. Meet members at open house, explore volunteer opportunities.

Cheers to 250 Lake Erie Wine Country event

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating wineries: 21 Brix Winery, Arrowhead Wine Cellars, Burch Farms and Country Market, Cellar ’54, Courtyard Winery, Driftwood Wine Cellars, Johnson Estate Wineries, Lakeview Wine Cellars, Liberty Vineyards and Winery, Mazza Chautauqua Cellars/Five and 20 Spirits and Brewing, Mazza Vineyards, Nobel Winery, Presque Isle Wine Cellars, South Shore Wine Company, Yori Wine Cellars and Brewing Co. Tickets at www.lakeeriewinecountry.org/events. 3-day ticket $45, 2-day ticket (Friday, Sunday) $35, Mocktail ticket $20. Each ticket includes food, wine pairing at every participating winery, keepsake wine glass. Mocktail tickets include specially crafted nonalcoholic beverage, food pairing at each stop.

Chautauqua County Historical Society annual meeting, lecture

Lakeshore Assembly of God Church, 252 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. meeting, historical presentation by Michelle Henry at 10:45 a.m.

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 are Wednesdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.

Patterson Library presents: Beginning bead weaving 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required, supplies included. Call 716 326-2154.

Patterson Library presents: Beyblade tournament 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. Youth program.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: workshop with local artist Sarah Brown-Millspaw

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults, children 10+ with an adult. $15 materials fee. Part 1 Stamp making. Do not need to attend part 2 on April 25. Bring sketch or picture idea for stamp-carving inspiration. Reservations required. Call 716 672-8051.

Autism Awareness community event

Jackson-Taylor Park, 10 Washington St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. Lawn games, resource tables, real talk with people who live it. Bring a picnic.

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.

Order of the Eastern Star towel bingo

Forestville Masonic Hall, 321 E. Main St., doors open at noon, games begin at 1 p.m.

National Theatre Live: Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. Stars Hiran Abeysekera.

Square Foot Gardening class

Unitarian Church, 1255 Prendergast St., Jamestown, 1 to 3 p.m. Master Gardener David Winner’s presentation details method ideal for small spaces, beginners, optimizing produce per square foot. Refreshments, visuals to demonstrate set-up. $10 per person. No need to pre-register. For details, call 716 665-4605.

Centennial Hollywood Happening

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St. Throwback event to Harley/Hollywood Happening weekend. Tattoo contest, food trucks. Bands Rockabilly Steve and BR3-BlueS at 2 p.m.; Wasted Whiskey at 5 p.m.; Great Wide Open Petty Tribute Band at 8 p.m. $10 for day pass.

Record Swap Happy Hour

Labyrinth Press Company, 12 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 3 to 7 p.m. Free admission. Bring vinyl to trade.

St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken and biscuits dinner

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

Frewsburg Lions’ Club 3-Cs Catering chicken barbecue

Zion Lutheran Church, 45 Falconer St., 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Donation $20. Presale preferred, minimal number of tickets available at door. Proceeds benefit Ben, Makayla Gauger family who lost everything to fire.

Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Group Gala

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron, social hour 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. followed by program featuring retired U.S. Army National Guard major Dr. Joseph Pfadt, founder of Warriors to Washington. Entertainment by retired Army lieutenant colonel Lori Hull, violinist. Dancing follows. Free event for veterans, one guest may attend for refundable deposit of $20, additional guests $60. Deadline has passed, but email DreAnn Csorba at dwyer.director@resourceenter.org.

Sheridan VFW meat raffle

2556 Main Road, Silver Creek, doors open 5 p.m., first spin 6 p.m. $10 admission, includes beer, pizza. No outside alcohol. 50/50 raffle, silent auction. Bring $1 bills. Benefits Business Students for Success Inc.