THURSDAY, APRIL 2

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s books.

Benjamin Prescott Chapter of DAR meeting (Daughters of the American Revolution)

Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Church St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Contact Barbara Pietro at 716 392-1166 for details.

Patterson Library presents: Teen and Tweens Advisory Board

40 S Portage St., Westfield, 5 p.m. Tweens/teens help plan for future teen/tween programming. Snack on quesadillas, watch Encanto with popcorn.

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.

Williams Distinguished Visiting Writer: US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 5 p.m. Free tickets. Call 716 673-3501 or visit box office. Reception follows at Marion Art Gallery where Harjo’s poem and portrait will be part of the exhibit of BA Van Sise’s “Children of the Grass” exhibit.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book club

536 Central Ave. 5 p.m. Discuss engaging novels ranging from classic to contemporary.

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

40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 6 p.m. Harmony Historian Pam Brown will present “The History of the Grange.” Michelle Henry, Research Historian for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will join the presentation to outline Fredonia Grange no. 1, the first working Grange in America. View an interactive map of Chautauqua County’s Granges. Free event, public welcome.

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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Life Story Writing hybrid group

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Explore life themes together, create a written life story for personal reflection, to share with friends, family members. All materials provided. Ages 12, up. In person or register to receive online link.

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.

Struthers Library Theatre film: “Hamnet”

302 W. Third St., Warren, 7 p.m. Adults $8; students, seniors 62+ $6.

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/.

Fredonia Woodwind Chamber Ensembles

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12

Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 664-4582.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of teenagers ages 13 to 15

Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 664-4582.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12

Mental Health Association, 6975, 31 Water St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free event. To register, call 716 664-44582.

Westfield Bunny Hop weekend

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live bunnies, chicks, face painting, movies, Easter egg hunt.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Raptor Migration at the Ripley Hawk Watch

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6. With Devin Banning. Can bring bag lunch, visit with attendees, speaker following.

Registration appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 5 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s books.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens, YA patrons welcome for role-playing adventures. Contact Library Director for details 716 366-2511.

Outdoor Walking Stations of the Cross

Meet at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton grotto, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk at 6 p.m., walk to Holy Trinity serenity garden, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Recommend coordinating ride sharing to avoid walking twice the 1.4 mile distance. Indoor stations at Holy Trinity at 6:30 p.m. for those unable to walk outdoor stations.

Movies at the Reg: “Goat”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a shot to play roarbowl with world’s fastest, fiercest animals. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8:30 to 10 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 15, under 2 free. Pre-registration appreciated Luminary-lit trail, creative light displays, animal silhouettes, ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, snacks, for sale. Live entertainment. Bring cash for small purchases, can buy small LED lights, other items. Bring a flashlight. Opens at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment: Gavin Patterniti, music; Luna Solaria, Fire, LED and black light dancing.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

TLV Easter basket blessing

Holy Trinity, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk at 9:45 a.m.; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 238 Washington Ave., Dunkirk at 10:30 a.m.; BMA St. Hyacinth, 295 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk at 11 a.m.; St. Anthony, 66 Cushing St., Fredonia, 12 p.m.; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, 1 p.m.

Westfield Easter egg hunt and Bunny hop

Moore Park, Route 20, 10 a.m.: Easter egg hunt and Biblical story of Esther, sponsored by Westfield’s First Baptist Church; Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: live chicks, take, make craft, Easter egg scavenger hunt; Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: cartoons, treats, Easter bonnet contest at 1 p.m; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “bunny hop” around local businesses for treats, chance to win prizes.

TLV Easter Egg Hunt, activities

Holy Trinity, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. For TLV children; out-of-town children of parishioners 4th grade or younger. Egg hunt outside of church. Also egg races, candy count contests, family trivia game, refreshments including “walking tacos.” Visit from Easter bunny.All children must be accompanied by adult.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s books.

Audubon Photography Club

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. $4 adults, $3 Nature Center members, $3 children 9 to 15. Share photos with other nature lovers, photographers. Coffee, tea provided. Brief presentation will help develop nature photography skills. New photographers welcome. Reservations appreciated.

Easter egg hunt in Celoron

Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 21 Boulevard Ave., 10 a.m., ages 1 to 12. Register for bike drawings, must be present to win.

Bemus Point Easter egg hunt

Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, 72 Main St., Easter bunny arrives at 10:30 a.m., egg hunt at 10:50. Four age zones: Pre-k, under; K-1st; 2nd-3rd; 4th-5th.

Easter egg hunt at Hideaway Bay

42 Lake Ave., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. Egg hunt for kids, bring own basket, meet Easter bunny. Brunch available after egg hunt.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Sand and Surf: Create a Sunset Scene 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11:30 a.m. For ages 9+. Register at 716 934-3468.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Local Author talk by Rodney Hough: “From the Cradle to the Cage”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 12 p.m.

Pete Cottontail Express

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, departs 1 p.m. 3 hours spring train ride through Oil Creek State Park, Easter egg hunt (limit 10 eggs per child, small gift for children under 12, photo op with Peter Cottontail. Coach $27 adults; $25 seniors (60+), $21 kids 1 to 12, under 1 free in coach. First class sold out. Call 814 676-1733.

Rumble at the Arena 2: Night of Champions

Northwest Arena 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, Doors open 1 p.m. fights start 2 p.m. Ringside seats $65, general admission $25. For tickets, 716 237-0668.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., 8 p.m. $70, $60, $50, $40, $30..

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8:30 to 10 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 15, under 2 free. Pre-registration appreciated Luminary-lit trail, creative light displays, animal silhouettes, ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, snacks, for sale. Live entertainment. Bring cash for small purchases, can buy small LED lights, other items. Bring a flashlight. Opens at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment: Bill Ward, music; Luna Solaria, Fire, LED and black light dancing.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Happy Easter!

Easter at the White Inn

52 E. Main St., Fredonia, brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,$39 per guest; 3, under free; 12, under $17. Bottomless mimosas $12. Dinner 4 to 7 p.m., menu prices. Reservations 716 672-2103.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speaker: Momina Di Blasio will address “Accompanying New Neighbors Through Uncertainty ” during the service. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

MONDAY, APRIL 6

Prevention Works presents: “The Ripple Effect of Wellbeing Training”

1 E. Main St., Falconer, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free interactive training focused on strengthening teamwork, social capitol, coworker support, listening skills. For details, call 716 664-3608.

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.

TLV Grief Support Group

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 10:30 a.m. Six sessions: April 6, 20, May 4, 18, June 1, 15. Contact TLV office, 716 366-2306.

Patterson Library presents: Culinary Creations

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 12 p.m. Sign up, select a recipe from the cookbook chosen

for the month. Bring your finished creation to share with other participants.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 8 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s books.

Movies at the Reg: “Goat”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a shot to play roarbowl with world’s fastest, fiercest animals. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12

Jamestown Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., 5 to 7 p.m. Free event. Virtual options available. To register, call 716 664-4582.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program/support group for parents of teenagers 13 to 15 Jamestown Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., 5 to 7 p.m. Free event. Virtual options available. To register, call 716 664-4582.

Guest Artist Recital: Nina DeCesare, double bass

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.