FRIDAY, JAN. 2

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: The Birds of Southern France with Charlotte Schmaltz (adult+)

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6. Registration appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents Christmas with Bill Ward and Friends

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Also with John Cross, Adam McKillip. $15. Tickets at lakeshorecenterforthehearts.com.

SATURDAY, JAN. 3

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.

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.

Sleigh and wagon rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts Road, 1 to 3 p.m. $5 adults, youth ages 13+, $3 children 2 to 12. Tickets available day-of only, no presale, reservations.

SUNDAY, JAN. 4

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Limited space. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

Sleigh and wagon rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts Road, 1 to 3 p.m. $5 adults, youth ages 13+, $3 children 2 to 12. Tickets available day-of only, no presale, reservations.

MONDAY, JAN. 5

Memory Cafe at the National Comedy Center

203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Free arts, cultural respite event for those with dementia or memory loss, caregivers. Enjoy exhibits, followed by short program, refreshments. Register at 716 484-2222.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Night – “Blizzard in a Bottle”

15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Create a winter-themed sensory bottle. All supplies provided. Ages 3+, parent/caregiver must stay with child. Drop-in event, each craft/activity takes about 15 minutes. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Ahira Memorial Library presents: G.N.O.M.E.S. Library Volunteer group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JAN. 6

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

St. Joseph’s bingo

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

Children in the Stream Youth Fly Fishing Program

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes, supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 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.

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.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Prevention Works, 1 E. Main St., Falconer, 5 to 7 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Refreshments. Zoom options available. Strategies to reduce conflict, yelling, stress at home, tools to help children become more confident, resilient, cooperative. To register, call 716 366-4623.

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.

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.

Movies at the Reg: “Rental Family”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Brendan Fraser as an American actor who finds purpose in life working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers.Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone