WEDNESDAY,

MARCH 6

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.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: The Right to Dream (Civil Rights Movement)

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m.or 7 to 8 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals networking luncheon

JCC North County Center, 10807 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, noon to 1 p.m. Brooks-TLC leader Ken Morris will present “Keeping Care Close to Home” and feature updates on the new hospital project.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play – Dr. Seuss birthday party

15 Main St., 1 p.m. For ages birth to pre-school. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays, Take away craft or activity for extended learning. Register at 716 962-5885. Cat in the hat craft.

TOPS NY 1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 41 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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Homeschool Hour Makey Makey STEM Adventure 15 Main St., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. This week – Craft a Circuit and Hands On! To register, call 716 962 5885.

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.

The Lord’s Vineyard Lenten Soup and Scripture series

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish meeting room, Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Homemade soup at 6:30, scripture begins at 7 p.m. and lasts about an hour. Leader: Deacon Michael Lemieux. An $8 book can be purchased at the first session. The series runs for six consecutive Wednesdays beginning Feb. 21. Call 716 366-2306 to register.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ group

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

Movies at the Reg: “American Fiction”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Jeffrey Wright stars as an author who uses a pen name to write an outlandish “Black” book of his own, propelling him to the heart of hypocrisy. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 monthly meeting, 211 Central Ave., 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY,

MARCH 7

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: The Right to Dream (Civil Rights Movement)

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

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.

Chautauqua County Agricultural Forum

JCC Carnahan Center, 241 James Ave., Jamestown, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone from the agricultural industry is encouraged to attend, including aspiring, beginning and established farmers as well as anyone interested in learning about or connecting to agriculture. $15 registration fee covers material costs and a light lunch. Call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 716 664-9502. Space is limited. To ensure lunch, register by Feb. 28. A keynote panel will discuss planning for funding: programs and grants. In the afternoon, choose from 10 interactive breakout sessions,

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

Anderson-Lee Library presentation on Elder Law

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 1 p.m. Presenter: Kelsie Abbt, Paralegal from Center for Elder Law and Justice. Free event, open to the public.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore & More for elementary-aged students

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Artistry and Alchemy” opening reception

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. The Wood Fired Ceramics of Scott Creek Fire Place.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Read and discuss a series of engaging novels ranging from the classic to the contemporary. Books can be reserved by calling 716 366-2511. New members welcome.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Life Story Writing

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Hybrid meeting with options to meet on Zoom or in person at the library. For ages 12 and up. Call 716 962-5885 for the online link.

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.

Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.

Town of Hanover meeting regarding the solar eclipse

Hanover Town Hall and Court, 68 Hanover St., 7 p.m. For the general public and local business owners to share information and concerns that residents may have about the April 8 solar eclipse.

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 Concert Band

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8

Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting

Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore drive E., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Business Builder Workshop: “Last Call for Solar Eclipse Opportunities

Marvin Community House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Features Tom Traub, Chair of the Matz-Kohl Observatory Solar Eclipse Committee and NASA Eclipse Ambassador member; Noel Guttman, Chautauqua County Director of Emergency Services and Andrew Nixon, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau. For details and to register, see the website: www.chqchamber.org. Free for all local businesspeople.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

WNY Sport and Travel Expo

The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, 5820 South Park Ave., noon to 8 p.m. $10, online $9, $2 discount for veterans and first responders available at the door, ages 10 and under, free. Exhibitors from the hunting, fishing and outdoor industry. Vendors, kids can fish in the live trout pond, retriever training demos and more.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Organizing your email”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 2:45 p.m. Learn how to organize email into organized categories. Internet safety will also be discussed. Free of charge. Call 716 672-8051 to register. Bring own device/laptop or borrow one from the library.

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.

Fredonia High School Theater Department presents: “Beauty and the Beast”

District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. Approximately 100 students are involved in the production. Tickets $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com. For details, contact Director Ben Wendell at bwendell@fcsd.wnyric.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 9

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society annual flea market

Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 8 a.m. to noon.

St. Patrick’s Dash 3 mile run/walk

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown. Registration 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in the Northwest Arena lobby. Day of registration $30. Awards at 11 a.m. in the lobby. First race in the 2024 Chautauqua Striders Runner of the Year Series sponsored by KeyBank.

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Heard of Moose Open House

201 Aldrich St., 9 to 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy breakfast.

Breast cancer survivor program: The Day of Renewal

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offers people impacted by breast cancer an opportunity to gather and learn new coping skills through hands-on workshops for therapeutic arts, floral arranging and reiki. Includes lunch and takeaways for attendees. Registration and details can be found at www.bcnwny.org or by calling 716 706-0060. Presented by the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York.

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.

WNY Sport and Travel Expo

The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, 5820 South Park Ave., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. $10, online $9, $2 discount for veterans and first responders available at the door, ages 10 and under, free. Exhibitors from the hunting, fishing and outdoor industry. Vendors, kids can fish in the live trout pond, retriever training demos and more.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 5 to 12. Limit 10 children. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Maple Weekends at Johnson Estate Winery

8419 W. Route 20, Westfield, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maple Liqueur and French Crepes, Julia Child-style, with fancy ground toasted nuts for $5 per person in the tasting room. No reservations except for groups larger than 6.

South Dayton Legion Post #1593 Quoitz tournament

4 Mill St. Sign-ins 11 a.m. pitching begins at 1 p.m. $10 per person entry fee. Food available for purchase, as well as 50/50 tickets. No outside beverages permitted – all drinks must be purchased from the Legion. For details, call 716 988-3251. Event will take place regardless of the weather and is open to the public.

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.

Live at the Met: Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20 adults, $18 members, $10 students. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Fredonia High School Theater Department presents: “Beauty and the Beast”

District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 3 p.m. Approximately 100 students are involved in the production. Tickets $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com. For details, contact Director Ben Wendell at bwendell@fcsd.wnyric.org

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is Italian sausage hoagie, baked beans, vegetable, fruited jello and cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary.

Movies at the Reg: “Origin”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Journalist Isabel Wilkerson crosses continents and culture to craft one of the defining American books of our time. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.

First Ward Falcon Club Easter meat raffle party

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7 p.m Over 50 raffles including hams, Polish sausage, Italian sausage and strip steaks. Free beer. Allison’s kitchen open.

Cinema Series: “American Fiction”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Jeffrey Wright stars as an author who uses a pen name to write an outlandish “Black” book of his own, propelling him to the heart of hypocrisy. . $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.