WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

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.

Fredonia Brown Bag Lunch Series presents Associate Professor Peter Tucker on Creative Placemaking”

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, rooms S204-ABC. Discussion of forms made from storm-felled trees.

Simple hands-on project ideas for connecting work to your community by making objects from locally collected wood.

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.

Community Wellness event

Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Hewes Educational Center, 2615 N. Maple Ave., Asheville, 3 to 7 p.m. Cosmetology students will provide manicures, pedicures, hair washing, styling by appointment. Complimentary refreshments. Health career students will offer vital checks as well as height/weight screenings. Reservations at 716 672-3241 ext. 3041.

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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: “Counted Out” film about mathematics, democracy, civics, social justice

395 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. Film by Vicki Abeles. Conversation follows led by co-regional Director of NYSMTP, Dr. David C. Wilson; Falconer Central School’s Director of Technology and STEM Mary Plumb. Free admission. Reservations: https://www.roberthjackson.org

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.

Ripley School District Board of Education meeting, public budget hearing

Ripley Central School, Superintendent’s office (room 119), 6:30 p.m. board meeting, public budget meeting immediately follows.

The Lord’s Vineyard Catholic book club

TLV Center for Catholic Faith & Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. This month: “The Mole of Vatican Council II” by Richard A. Zmuda.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: “Sinners”

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 7 p.m. Adults $8, students/seniors 62+ $6. Stars Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers in a film that combines horror, blues music, historical themes. Rated R.

“One Act Play Festival”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sci-fi smash musical. General seating. General public: $15 advance, $20 door; student $5 advance, $10 advance. Each a world premiere of a Fredonia student.

THURSDAY, MAY 7

CHQ Professionals coffee meetup

Sacred Grounds Coffee House, 6 Cleveland Ave., Lily Dale, 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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Miss Pam appreciation day

536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s Librarian Miss Pam is retiring after 25 years. All kids, families, grown-up individuals who have fond memories of her Story hours welcome to stop in to wish her well.

Cabana Sam’s opening party

1028 South Shore Drive, Irving. 2 for 1 drink specials 4 to 6 p.m., sampler buffet 7 p.m., live music with Live N Kickin’ 7 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library opening reception for artist Thomas Golya

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Meet the artist of the newest local exhibit, “Segments, Chance, Order – Mixed Media Sculpture by Thomas Golya.” 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.

Dunkirk Public Library book club

536 Central Ave, Dunkirk, 5:30 p.m. Call 716 366-2511 to reserve this month’s title.

Fredonia Jazz Society presents: Jazz at Domus Fare – Virginia MacDonald with Nick Weiser Trio

Domus Fare, W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. For tickets, see www.fredoniajazzsociety.com. Special Jazz Night menu.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Air Dry Clay Class with Cheryl Bogdan

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Sculpting, painting air dry creations. Ages 18+. Call 716 934-3468 to register.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Life Story writing hybrid event

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Take time to document the story of your life. All materials included. Ages 12+, registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Fireside Lecture Series with Chautauqua County Historical Society

40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 6 p.m. Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Director Randy Anderson will present Westfield native, Kentucky Derby Champion Vince Powers. Free event, public welcome.

Chautauqua County History, Travelers, Memory – The McClurg Family and Its Impact on Westfield

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted. Presentation by NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, Historical Preservation Research Historian Michelle Henry. Q & A follows.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic session

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection. If wanting to perform, need to sign up on arrival.

JCC Spring Jam! Concert

Jamestown Community College, Scharmann Theater, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Features JCC Rock Ensembles. Free, public welcome.

“One Act Play Festival”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sci-fi smash musical. General seating. General public: $15 advance, $20 door; student $5 advance, $10 advance. Each a world premiere of a Fredonia student.

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, MAY 8

Roblin Steel Coffee group

Crossroads Diner, 2705 Main Road, Sheridan, 9 a.m. Former employees, families welcome.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Advancing a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity

Virtual event, 12 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Leila Sadat, Sean Murphy. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646.

Juneteenth Committee’s annual “Taste of the South” event

Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 3 to 6 p.m. Take-out only. Southern -style African American down home barbecue featuring barbecued ribs, barbecued chicken, shredded pork, macaroni/cheese, green beans/white potatoes, sweet potato casserole, Mama’s potato salad, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, sweet potato pie, more. Reservations required. Call Laurie at 716 785-7900.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Tween, Teen game night

37 W. Main St., Brocton, tweens 11 to 14 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; teens 15 to 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Board games, card games, video games, snacks, drinks.

Cabana Sam’s Firefighter Friday

1028 South Shore Drive, Irving. 2 for 1 drinks 4 to 6 p.m. $1 from every meal sold donated to Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Co.

Fredonia School of Music Convocation

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Short musical performances, recognition of retiring faculty members, awarding School of Music scholarships, celebration of 2026 graduating seniors, graduate students. Short reception follows. Open to public.

Patterson Library presents: Katherine Kepner – Paintings in 13 WALLS

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m.

Evening of Bingo under glow lights fundraiser for Centaur Stride

Sherman Fire Hall, 122 Park St., doors open at 5:30 p.m., bingo start at 6:30 p.m. $35 per person. Sponsored by Lakewood Kiwanis. Also basket raffle, 50/50. Tickets at website or door.

Movies at the Reg: “Marc by Sofia”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Unconventional portrait of American designer Marc Jacobs by Sofia Coppola. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

“One Act Play Festival”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sci-fi smash musical. General seating. General public: $15 advance, $20 door; student $5 advance, $10 advance. Each a world premiere of a Fredonia student.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: The Caverners: Beatles Tribute

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 8 p.m. All seats reserved, $35. Can reserve at www.strutherslibrarytheatre,org or buy at door.