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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17
TOPS NY No. 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.
League of Women Voters Hot Topics – "Recognizing and Improving the State of Mental Health in Rural America
Via Zoom. Opens at 12:30 p.m., presentation by Jeff Winton of Rural Minds at 1 p.m. Zoom link is https://uso2web.zoom.us/j/83503069795?pwd=eE1MM0R0SWd0MFltWjc4TzhQbG4vUT09
Public Statement Hearings in PSG Case 23-G -0627 National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation for Gas Service
Virtual public statements at 1 and 6 p.m. See https:/dps.ny.gov/notices for details.
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.
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.
Movies at the Reg: Next Goal Wins
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Michael Fassbender as a maverick coach trying to turn the world's worst soccer team around in 2014 for the World Cup Qualifiers. Directed by Taika Waititi. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.
Lecture Series: The NY Times Magazine and the Webb Telescope
Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg. 7:30 p.m. Presentation by Kate LaRue, NY Times Magazine Digital Art Director. Attend in person or watch online via Zoom. Q and A follows. Tours and viewing opportunities available as weather permits. Dress for outdoor weather. See https://martzobservatory.org/january-zoom-presentation for details.
THURSDAY, JAN. 18
Thursday Knitting Group
St. Joseph' Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main 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: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.
Immunization clinic for COVID-19, flu and pneumonia vaccinations
Pine Valley Central School, 1787 Route 83, South Dayton, new gym junior/senior high school, 3 to 6 p.m. For community members 18 and older. Bring insurance card. Through Rite-Aid Pharmacy. Call Mrs. Kenney at 716 988-3276 for details.
Darwin R. Library presents: Tom Janik solo photography exhibition opening reception
7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and talk with the artist. Photos in the exhibit "Scenes from Where You Live" were taken within a 10-mile radius of the library.
Chautauqua County Foster Parent open house
In-person event: Hall R. Clothier Building, basement conference room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 5 to 6 p.m. Virtual event from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn about various foster care and adoption programs and meet staff from the county's Home Finding Team. Free, open to the public. Pre-registration is required for the virtual event, but walk-ins are welcome at the in-person event. To register and for details, contact Audra Moeller at mellera@chqgov.com or call 716 661-8212.
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.
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.
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, JAN. 19
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: Hassle-Free Shopping
Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 2 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeon and Dragons
536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.
SATURDAY, JAN. 20
Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series: Race 1 of 5
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron. Registration 9 to 9:45, race begins at 10 a.m. $80 for series, $20 for a single race by noon the previous day, $25 day of the event, Open to runners of all ages and abilities.
Fredonia Farmers' Market
Fredonia Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.
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.
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.
Winterfest at Bemus Point
Bemus Point Golf Club and Tap House, 72 Main St., noon to 6 p.m. Vendors, vintage snowmobile displays, 50-50, raffles, Chinese auction, food trucks, sledding, live music by Black WIdow from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Christmas tree bonfire. Ride-in or drive-in. All proceeds go toward the snowmobile clubs of Chautauqua County,
Art and Architecture on Screen: Borromini and Bernini: The Challenge for Perfection
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. Story of the most famous artistic rivalry of all time, set in Baroque Rome.
Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua
Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., Chautauqua, 1 to 3 p.m. On-grounds sleigh rides by the Stateline Horseman's Association. Tickets available at the Chautauqua Bookstore. Weather permitting.
Movies at the Reg: "Wish" – Sensory Friendly
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Animated film voiced by Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine tells the story of a girl named Asha who saves her community with the magic of the stars. $6 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.
Audubon Drive up Spaghetti Dinner Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown 4 to 6 p.m..Must order by Jan. 15. For more info: 716-569-2345
St. John's United Church of Christ chicken 'n biscuit dinner
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13. Dine in or take out. Call 716 366-0710. Enter the parking lot from Eagle Street.
Confections for a Cause to benefit St. Susan's Center
Chautauqua Suites and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 5 to 9 p.m. Dinner, cash raffle and dessert auction. $50 per person. Tickets at stsusancenter.org/confections
Cinema Series: "Next Goal Wins"
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Michael Fassbender as a maverick coach trying to turn the world's worst soccer team around in 2014 for the World Cup Qualifiers. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series: "Mahler 3"
Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 8 p.m. For tickets see eriephil.org