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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7
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.
Dunkirk Farmers' Market
Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted.
SUNY Brown Bag lecture: "Food for Thought: Evaluating Common Nutrition Claims"
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Rooms S204-ABC, 12 p.m. Speaker: Melissa Lustic-Long. Free event, all welcome.
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.
The Living Rosary
Holy Trinity, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 5:15 p.m. followed by 6 p.m. confessions, adoration, 7 p.m. Mass. All ages are welcome to pray a bead or just attend. Arrive promptly at 5 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.
Struthers Library Theatre presents: "Whose Live Anyway?"
302 W. Third St., Warren, doors open 6 p.m., live show 7 p.m. Current cast of TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Ryan Stiles, Jeff B. Davis, Greg Proops, Joel Murray, Gary Anthony Williams. Musical director Laura Hall. 67.50/55.
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.
League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County candidate forum
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Attendees: Chautauqua County Legislature candidates District 3 Robert Scudder, Michael Lee; District 1 candidate Colby Garza. Residents can submit questions at lwvcandidateforumquestions@gmail or handwritten at event.
Movies at the Reg: "Late Fame"
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee in the tale of a forgotten New York poet who is rediscovered by a group of twentysomething admirers. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
The Lord's Vineyard Catholic book club
TLV Center for Catholic Faith & Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. This month's selection: "Chasing Francis," by Ian Morgan Cron. All welcome.
THURSDAY, OCT. 8
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.
Veterans 4 Christ coffee, fellowship
Veterans 4 Christ office, 9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pokemon Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 p.m. Ages 8+. Snacks, battles, optional craft. Use library's cards or bring own. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.
Patterson Library presents: Teen and Tween Advisory Board meeting
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Help plan library programs, enjoy quesadillas, earn volunteer hours..
Patterson Library presents: Book Talk Book Club
40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 4 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.
Lakewood Memorial Library presents: Meet the Author: Judy Shuler
12 W. Summit St., Lakewood, 5 p.m. Local author share passages from her novella "The Nazi's Daughter."
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Spook Author talk with Rebecca Cuthbert
536 Central Ave., 5 to 7 p.m. Join the local author, poet for a presentation of her latest book "A Curse Thrown From the Hanging Tree," Q & A, book signing.
Patterson Library presents: Reading with local author Paul Leone
40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m. Author Leone will discuss his book, "The Marlow Murder."
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.
Robert H. Jackson presents: 25 Years of Asking Questions: Who Belongs in America?
305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Speaker: Robert S. Tsai, Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law. Free event, public welcome.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build challenge of day, pick challenge card or free build. 10 spaces. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.
Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting
Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free event, all welcome, no beekeeping experience required.
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, OCT. 9
Roblin Steel Coffee group
Crossroads Diner, 2705 Main Road, Sheridan, 9 a.m. Former employees, families welcome.
Brocton Portland Farmers' Market
Tri Parish Church back parking lot, 41 Main St., Brocton, (next to Country Fair), 12 to 6 p.m. For details, contact Debbie Harriger at 716-467-5439. (through end of October 2026)
Robert H. Jackson Center presents: How Did it End? Nuremberg from a Historical Perspective
Virtual event, 12 to 1 p.m. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Farm Market
Parked at Ryckman Park, Fay Street, Brocton, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce. Accepts cash, credit/debit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off). With FeedMore WNY.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Homeschool Tribe
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 p.m. Empower, share, connect, discover, learn, create with other Homeschooling families in the community.
CREATE Project documentary "Tradition, Trauma & Tenderness" broadcast
WNED-TV, 4:30 p.m. Features Native American traditional artists Bill Crouse, Sandy Dowdy, Peter Jones, Kari Kennedy, others.
Flights of Feathers: Migratory Birds exhibition opening reception at RTPI
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5 to 7 p.m. Peterson's original paintings, ink drawings, pencil sketches, photos. Live music, charcuterie. Cash bar, nonalcoholic beverages available.
Folk in Fredonia presents: "Low Lily"
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Trio featuring guitars, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, vocals. $23 adults, $20 Opera House members, $10 students.
Struthers Library Theatre presents: "Lez Zepplin: Led Zepplin Tribute"
302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 8 p.m. $35. All seats reserved.
SATURDAY, OCT. 10
Peek'n Peak Fall Festival
1405 Olde Road, Clymer. Over 100 vendors, farmers' market. Kids' zone: Balloon by Nat, pony rides 12 to 4 p.m. expERIEnce Children's Museum 12 to 4. Pumpkin cannon. Ski lift rides, snowsports equipment sale. Car show, judging at 1 p.m. Live music with Tiny Music. All outlets are cashless.
Fredonia Farmers' Market
Church Street, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.
Apple Butter Festival
W. Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, Westfield, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Old fashioned kettle-cooked and prepared apple butter, over 40 vendors, produce, grape pies, Luppa's homemade apple pies, food vendors. Free face painting for youth from 11 a.m. to noon. Free weatherization kits, giveaways, drawings. Chinese auction. Profits benefit Brocton/Portland Food Pantry (Nina's Kitchen). For details, call Luppa Henry 716 640-3417.Free admission.
East Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary indoor yard sale, vendor sale
10949 S. Roberts Road, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multiple yard sale vendors, crafting, sports memorabilia, Tastefully Simple, Paparazzi jewelry. Als0 50/50, basket raffle, lottery ticket raffle, refreshments available.
Fredonia Fire Department Open House
80 W. Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Recruitment information, museum, station tours, STAT medivac, Red Cross, fire extinguisher demo, vehicle extraction demo, free hot dogs, drinks, firefighter fitness, pumpkin decorating, coloring, bicycle, community safety, interactive demos, more.
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.
Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Little Explorers – Falling Leaves
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 previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.
Annual pumpkin giveaway
First Baptist Church, 59 S. Erie St., Mayville, 10 a.m. Complimentary pumpkins available.
Darwin R. Library presents: Tree Identification Workshop, Cemetery Walk
Tree ID workshop 11 a.m. in Barker's Steel Room, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Pioneer Cemetery tree, history walk 12 p.m. Attend one or both. Register at 716 672-8051. Ages 12+
Fredonia Methodist Church Weidner's drive-through chicken barbecue
25 Church St., 11 a.m. until sold out. $16 presale at church office or call 716 679-1513.
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.
Luci Fest: A Benefit for Bats
Elma Village Green, 3007 Bowen Road, Elma, 12 to 5 p.m. Presented by Buffalo Bat Habitat and Third Floor Productions, proceeds support the Ripley Bat House. Food trucks, live music with local bands Edge of Sundown and FMX The Fleetwood Mac Experience. Buffalo Bat Habitat's Executive Director Dr. Jonathan Townsend will provide educational programming.
Saints & Sinners Cemetery Tours
Lakeview Cemetery, 907 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown. Historically informative. Horse-drawn carriage tour times: 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 p.m. $25 each. Walking tour times: 5, 5:20, 5:40, 6, 6:20, 6:40, 7, 7:20, 7:40, 8, 8:20, 8:40 p.m. Presale $15 non-members, $10 members, $2 under 18. $2 more day of. Call 716 664-6256 for booking. Limited spots.
Live at the Met: Cosi fan tutte
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Reimagining of Mozart's satirical comedy inspired by Coney Island in 1950's. $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students.
Kite Making workshop
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 1 to 2 p.m. Instructor Mike Jabot will explain how scientists use kites to study lower atmosphere, also how animals, birds use it. Participants can fly their newly-made decorated kites on the property. $5 members, $10 non-members.
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: chicken alfredo over pasta, vegetable, fruit, bread, cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.
Camp Onyahsa annual cash for camp fundraiser
5411 E. Lake Road, Dewittville, 5 to 7 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, raffles, baskets, cash prizes, after-hours campfire. Honoring Bruce and Juline Battler. $100 for two adults, entry into cash raffle. See office@onyahsa
American Flag Retirement Ceremony
161 Chautauqua Road, Fredonia, 6 p.m. In honor of the flag and all it represents, proper retirement of worn and damaged American flags.
Ripley Public Library presents Halloween Murder Mystery
Noble Winery, 8630 Hardscrabble Road, Westfield, 6 p.m. Students from Chautauqua Lake Central, North East school district will perform "Evil Never Dies."$25 includes performance, appetizers, glass of wine. Limited seating. Purchase tickets at Ripley Library or winery.
Dunkirk Lakeshore Bowling Association Boozy Bingo night
Sheridan VFW Post 6390, 2556 Main Road (Route 20), doors open at 6, bingo starts 7 p.m. $5 admission includes beer, pop, one set of bingo cards. Bingo players must be 21, over. Also 50/50s, lottery tree raffle.
Sing-A-Long-A: The Greatest Showman
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 10 p.m. Live host will teach dance moves, demonstrate use of interactive prop bag. Fancy dress encouraged. $17 to $27.50.
Cinema Series: "Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie"
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Rushdie’s memoir "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," explores his recovery through his wife's personal footage. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.
Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series – Cinematic Splendor Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 7:30 p.m.
Angry Bird BBQ Fall Music Series
302 Lynx St., Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. Featuring Bugeye and the Flashbacks.