TUESDAY, MAY 19

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Forestville Central School Class of 2027 Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue

4 Academy St., High School auditorium, 3 to 7 p.m. or sold out. Includes two sides, roll. Presale $15, at the door $16. For details, call 716 965-2711.

Patterson Library presents: Cooking with Chef Jim

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 3 p.m.

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

American Legion Unit 62 Auxiliary meeting

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

Grief support group

Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Video based support group ministry. Runs Tuesdays through May 26. For details, call 716 679-0987.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Family Bingo night

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. This month’s theme: Taco Tuesday. Several rounds of bingo, prizes, snacks. All ages. Call 716 934-3468 to register.

Ripley Public Library presents: History lecture – Chautauqua Civilian Conservation Corps Camp

64 W. Main St., 6 p.m. Presenter: Municipal historian for Panama, Harmony, North Harmony Pam Brown.

Hazeltine Public Library presents: Author Lana Keller

891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road, Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. Free event. Excerpt reading, discussion, books available for sale, signing.

Catholic Men’s Faith, Fellowship meeting

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at mcinelli@gmail.com

Lakeshore Center for the Arts presents: free classic movie

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Includes popcorn. Also newsreel, cartoon from year film came out. “Secret Agent,” 1936.

50th anniversary of the King of Sweden’s visit

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Held in dining room of Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion. Presenter: Joni Blackman. Free event, public welcome.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

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.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Mystery book club

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

Town of Hanover Democratic Committee Meet the Candidates

VFW, 13 N. Main St., Silver Creek, 5 p.m. Meet Aaron Giles, Tom Carle, Victoria Guite Williams, Alexandria Moss. Pot luck dinner. $5 per person. Call 716 560-2000.

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 presents: 25 Years of Asking Questions: Why Do Presidents Push the Limits?

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Speaker: Gerard Magliocca, Distinguished Professor of Indiana University School of Law.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting, program

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave. Meeting 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. David Dengler, Funeral Director for Larson-Timko Funeral Home, will present “How to Use Funeral Home Records for Genealogical and Family Research.” Public welcome.

Arkwright Summit Cemetery Association meeting

James Prince residence, 2070 Route 83, Forestville, 7 p.m. All interested are welcome. For details, call 716 467-0886.

Observatory Lecture: Exoplanets: What They Are and How we Find Them

Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Presenter: Tom Traub. Presentation live and on Zoom. Q & A, tours follow. Domes aren’t heated, dress for weather. Public viewing opportunities as weather permits.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

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.

Second annual CHQ Aging Expo, Conference

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibit hall with 75+ vendors, resources, info for aging well at home. Registration not required for browsing. Music by New Horizons Band. Basket raffle. Interactive, conference style informational sessions in 8 classes around perimeter of exhibition hall at 10:30, 11:30, 1 p.m. Total of 24 classes or personal consultations. Limited seating, pre-registration for classes encouraged. Topics: Medicare 101, Medicare Fraud, Technology 101, How to recognize 10 warning signs for brain health, scam bingo, money management 101, benefits enrollment, estate planning, legal consultations, funeral pre-planning, falls prevention awareness/screening, chronic pain management, diabetes/pre-diabetes management, 10 nutrition tips for older adults, more. Lunch options – cash/credit sales or CHQAging cards from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register for conference at 716 753-4582 by May 8.

Transportation assistance available.

CHQ Chamber Third on Third

Downtown Jamestown from Main Street to Spring Street, 5 to 8 p.m. Vendors, businesses, restaurants, live music with Dan Cecil, Ben Cornell, Dan Siracuse.

Artscape Jamestown opening reception

Chautauqua Art Gallery, 318 N. Main St., Jamestown start point 5 p.m., remarks at 5:30 p.m., then walk or drive to Pearl City Clay House, 220 E. Second St. to experience full exhibition. Also can take part in Third on Third festivities hosted by Chamber of Commerce, attend a free concert at Reg Lenna, 116 E. Third St. at 7:30 p.m.

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: Fiber Arts Club: Learn to Embroider

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Ages 9+. Aimed towards beginners, but all skill levels welcome. All materials provided. Limited space. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Chautauqua County Board of Health quarterly meeting

HRC Building, Fourth floor conference room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. Public comments must be made in person. Meeting can be viewed on Chautauqua County Health Department’s YouTube channel. For details or if wishing to attend, call 716 753-4082.

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.

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.

U.S. Air Force Heritage American Brass Band

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Free performance.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. This month: Fred Oakman, Addisyn Logan, Vinnie DeRosa. 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/.