WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

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.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

Dunkirk Senior Center, corner of Ruggles Street and Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, call E.J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Baby Talk with Miss Jessica 15 Main St., 10:30 to 11 a.m. Babies enjoy some time playing with their peers in the Children’s Room and learning through talking, singing and listening to reading. For ages 0 to 2. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

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.

Chautauqua County Ethics Board meeting

Gerace Office Building, room 331, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 1 p.m. For details, call 716 753-4120.

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.

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation public launch of fundraising campaign

21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Visit the NCCF webpage to RSVP.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Wine on the Trail walk

Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park, 8131 Route 60, 5:30 p.m. Participants can bring their own wine or other beverage to enjoy as they navigate the preserve with Conservationist Carol Markham and Land Specialist Bethany O’Hagan. No fees or registration required.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Evenings in the Garden

Jamestown Community College Community Gardens, Curtis Street near the tennis courts, 6 to 8 p.m. Free, open to the public. Program:All Things Trees with Dan Stone (Jamestown Parks Department). Light refreshments, bring own seating.

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.

Northern Chautauqua Quilt Guild meeting

Harvest Chapel, Matteson Street, Fredonia, 6 p.m. Presenter: Tamara Reynolds of “Quilting with Tamara.” Bring a writing instrument and block you want to use. You will learn how to enlarge a quilt block pattern to make a one block quilt. Guests welcome. Visit https://quiltingwithtamara.com for details.

Master Gardener class – Trees and Garden Tool Care

Jamestown Community College, Curtis Street, Jamestown, College Community Gardens, 6 to 8 p.m. Free event. Presenters: Dan Stone (All Things Trees); Steve Rees (Tool Care). Light refreshments. Bring own seating.

Denim and Diamonds Gala

Ellicott Brewing on Chautauqua, 57 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets $100. Chautauqua Lake Association fundraiser. Food, beverages by EBC, live music, dancing, silent auction, more. Ability to purchase a popular mystery gift bag. Tickets available online.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting

Cassadaga American Legion, 228 Maple St., meeting at 6:30 p.m. Speakers Town of Cherry Creek Historian Tim Nobles and Commissioner in the Cemetery Association at 7 p.m. For details, contact Ruth Nichols at 716 965-2656.

Zoar Valley Coalition public forum to stop Zoar Valley logging

American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Speakers will discuss unpopular and unsustainable plans regarding logging in the area and how the public can help stop it.

Ahira Hall Write Focus Writers Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome at this informal, supportive, group-focused on developing creative of hobby-writing skills with a friendly group of peers in a relaxed atmosphere. Call 716 792-9418 for details and a Zoom link if desired.

Movies at the Reg: “The Fabulous Four”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Susan Sarandan, Megan Mullally, Bette Midler and Sheryl Lee Ralph as lifelong friends reuniting for a surprise wedding. Tickets $8.

Faculty Recital: Faculty Composers and Friends

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

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., SIlver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 6 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes and fun crafts. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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

536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Constitution Day presentation with WKBW-TV political analyst Robert McCarthy

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Room S204. Address covers the First Amendment, the 2024 election and the relationship between politicians and reporters. Lunch at noon. All are welcome to interact with the speaker following the luncheon.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Drift Restaurant at Hideaway Bay Resort, 42 Lake Ave., Silver Creek, 5 p.m. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, networking opportunities with local businesses. Chamber member businesses may send two people for free, $10 per person for additional and non-members. Reservations appreciated. See www.chqchamber.org

PASTA – Parenting a Second Time Around program

Chautauqua County Office of Mental Hygiene Dunkirk Center, 60 Franklin Ave., Dunkirk, 5 to 6:30 p.m. First in a series of eight workshops designed to address the unique challenges faced by second-time caregivers. Space limited, registration required. Call Tammie Shioleno at 716 346-5431. Sponsored by Chautauqua Tapestry and Chautauqua County Department of Mental Health.

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.

Fredonia Jazz Festival presents Jazz at Domus Fare

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Benny Benack, trumpet and vocals with Nick Weiser, piano, Nicholas Walker, bass and Gregory Edwards, drums. Reserved seating. (ticketed event). For details, see fredoniajazzsociety.com

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Hand sewing with instructor Candy Kuppel

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 10 and up. Limit 5 per session. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 p.m. Smackdab, Olmstead Dub System.

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.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 pm. Public welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

Chautauqua Town Historical Society presents: Author Paul Leone: Stories of Interesting Happenings and Characters of Local Folklore

Town of Chautauqua Building meeting room, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Open to the public, free event.

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/.