THURSDAY, APRIL 23

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.

Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting

Chautauqua County Airport, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown conference room, 10 a.m. Public welcome.

Tea with HatTeas

Marvin House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown. Luncheon featuring english scones, savory crepes, salad, dessert, coffee, tea. First 15 guests can wear historic hats. Program by Harriet Sessler follows, presenting the history, cultural significance of tea. $21 Marvin House members, $25 guests. RSVP to 716 488-6206 by April 20.

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.

Finding Your “Voice”: Fredonia Forward to the Future

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, rehearsal room 1075, 5:30 p.m. Join Lucas West (Senior, Jazz Studies) and his mentors James Harrington, Nick Weiser, to hear about his experience on The Voice. Short panel conversation, Q & A, performance, reception.

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.

Forestville High School presents: “Bye Bye Birdie”

4 Academy St., 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. This month: Chris LaVancher, Jade Giambrone, Michael DeLano. Tickets $10.

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/.

Guest Artist Recital: Young-Ah Tak, piano

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

Fredonia Wind Symphony

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

Mayville United Methodist Church spring rummage sale

81 S. Erie St., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Community Wellness event

Chautauqua Health and Fitness, 1170 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by E2CCB. Free health, fitness screenings including blood pressure checks, body composition assessments with Inbody analyzer, basic fitness evaluations, dynamic posture assessments. Handouts with tips on healthy eating, exercise, local wellness resources. For details, call 716 363-6383. Call 716 366-1061 for tickets.

Patterson Library presents: “Once Upon a Paper Cut Storytime” with artist Lark Milius

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m.

Arbor Day Celebration

Kravitz Tree Service LLC, 3735 Lakeview Road, Fredonia, 4 to 6:30 p.m. 1000 trees to be given away. Giveaways, 50/50, basket raffle, kids’ face painting, crafts, more. Proceeds benefit local charity. All welcome.

Artscape Fredonia Pop-Up Gallery

Fredonia Grange, 58 W. Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. View original selected artworks for vibrant banners around Barker Common. Meet the artists, connect with sponsors.

Ukulele Club

Raven & Thorn, 26 Water St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m.

YWCA Jamestown 120 Years Strong

YWCA Lake Lodge, 185 E. Terrace Ave., Lakewood, 5 p.m. Free admission. Cash bar, 50/50, basket raffle. RSVP 716 488-2237 ext. 251.

Northern Chautauqua County Boys & Girls Club annual gala dinner

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Main Road, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Tickets $77 per person. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner. Live auction follows. Presentation of Friend of the Club award to Wally, Carol, Tyler Gotowka of Lawley Tradition Agency. Presentation of Service to the Club award to Adam Sellari, Kirk, Sharon Frey of Kirk’s Jewelers. Presentation of Great Futures award to Charlotte, Michael Herlong of Fresh and Fancy Floral Design Studio. Tickets at 716 366-1061.

Forestville High School presents: “Bye Bye Birdie”

4 Academy St., 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

Water Horse Celtic Duo concert

St. Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free will offerings accepted.

50th annual BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m.

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

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

Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Classic play of wit, conflict, haunting, laughs. General seating. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened. No reservations required.

Mayville United Methodist Church spring rummage sale

81 S. Erie St., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Breakfast with the Birds at Audubon

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 to 11 a.m. $14 adults, $10 Nature Center members, $10 children 3 to 15, free 2, under. Prepaid reservations required by April 20. Pancakes, birding, bird trivia, program with tips for hard to identify birds. Short walk, weather permitting. Bring binoculars. Bring cash for basket raffle.

Trinity Episcopal Church Women spring rummage sale

Garland Hall, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some new clothes with tags, name brands, small electronics, toys, jewelry, books, housewares, holiday decor, linens, more. Proceeds used to support Friendly Kitchen, other local needs.

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.

Mayville Spring Market

Town of Chautauqua offices, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Music, vendors, food, kids’ activities, 50/50, more. Proceeds benefit Inspire Good of WNY Inc.

Villenova Burial Association annual spring cleanup day

Cemetery Road, 10 a.m. All lot owners, family members, those needing community service points asked to assist. Bring rakes, gloves. Water, doughnuts provided.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Alstar EMS, 738 Monroe St., Dunkirk or The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free, anonymous, no questions asked. Liquids, needles not accepted.

Prom Dress Shopping Experience

105 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dresses, shoes, jewelry available to anyone in need at no cost. Open to anyone. For details, email ccsolutions716@gmail.com.

Jennifer Anderson In-Person Gallery Talk, Drypoint Demonstration

Roger Tory Petersen Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. Focuses on bird portraiture as a way of honoring California Condor, American Kestrel. Q & A follows artist’s talk.

Patterson Library presents: Sensory Support with Mrs. Matthews

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. Learn about sensory differences, how to help your child in 3 sessions: Understanding sensory, movement and regulation, sensory support at home. Registration required. Call 716 326-2154.

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. $5 materials fee. Part 2 Fabric printing. Do not need to have attended previous class on April 18. Bring old article of clothing or tote bag to jazz up. Pre-made stamps available for those only attending fabric printing class. Reservations required. Call 716 672-8051.

Local author Shannon Buckley Moore book-signing event

Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opportunity to ask questions about author’s new book, “Feather in the Wind.” Public welcome.

Thirteenth anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day

Good Neighbor Bookstore, 124 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, Local author TJ Buck 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Custom cookies from Full Moon Rising. Signed books, bookish items available. Cross-promotion with grand opening of Button’s Toys and Treats, 50 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood.

Dunkirk Historical Society Lecture: “Elnora Monroe Babcock: A Suffragette Named Elnora Speaks From Dunkirk”

513 Washington Ave., 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Presenter: City Historian Diane Andrasik. Q &A follows talk. Free event. Museum opens at 11 a.m. Limited seating. Only accessible by front and side stairs at this time, plan for accessibility needs.

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.

Chicken barbecue, basket raffle

Morton Club, Pratt Avenue, Jamestown, 12 p.m. $18 Truman-Leeper half chicken $18. Also basket raffle, 50/50, Karl & Mark’s Revolution. Proceeds benefit Jamestown Juneteenth Scholarship Fund.

Mayville/Chautauqua Lions Club Chautauqua Lakeside Park Cleanup

Lakeside Park in front of Carlson Building. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Grabber trash pickers, garbage bags, water provided. Public welcome to assist.

Echoes of the Hollywood

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St. Gowanda’s Hundred Year Old Theater Gets a Musical Walking Tour. New York and World premiere of song “Echoes of Hollywood,” composed, directed by Nathan Hall, lyrics by Hall. $20 adults, $10 students/seniors. Times 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at https://www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com

Celebration of Stories, Science from the Sparks Bird Project at Roger Tory Peterson Institute

RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 1 to 2 p.m. Also via Zoom. Presenter: project founder Jenn Lodi-Smith, Ph.D. Registration required. See rtpi.org

Darwin R. Barker Library book club

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Discuss “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store,” by James McBride.

Spring fling market at PersNikkity Pies

9 E. Main St., Falconer, 5 to 7 p.m. Vendors, live music by Campfire Junkie. Food, beverages available. Donations welcome for Pick of the Litter.