MONDAY, DEC. 15

Al & Marge Brown WWII lecture: A German Jew’s Triumph with Cindy and Harry Handler

Robert H. Jackson Center presents a virtual event about the life of Fritz Oppenheimer, 6 p.m. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646.

TUESDAY, DEC. 16

Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 Retirees; Fredonia Professional Firefighters Local 2931 breakfast meeting

9 a.m. Takes place third Tuesday of every month.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

Patterson Library presents: Cooking with Jim

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 3 p.m. Fourth Course: Holiday Joy: Make the holidays fun with family by cooking with (some of the) wine. Dishes that require an accompaniment of bold, vintage wines to enhance the experience. Pre-registration required. Call 716 326-2154.

St. Joseph’s bingo

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. Homemade project: Mason jar gifts. Craft, chat, swap, share. Pre-registration encouraged.

Lakeshore Center for the Arts presents: free classic movie

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Includes popcorn. Also newsreel, cartoon from year film came out. “Notorious,” 1946.

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, DEC. 17

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.

First United Presbyterian Church Advent recital

19 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 12 p.m. Featured artist: Trevor Napoli, organ. Public is cordially invited to these free recitals.

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.

Fenton Genealogy Support Research Night

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 4 to 8 p.m.

Patterson Library presents: Mystery Book Club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Northern Chautauqua County Dash for Cash drawing

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 Mullet St., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. 500 tickets only, donation $25 each. Grand prize $2000, other prizes of the night total $500. Call 716 785-1053.

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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 18

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.

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.

St. Monica prayer group

Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

Historical Society of Brocton-Portland meeting

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m.

All welcome to discover ways to help preserve the town’s history – research, grant writing, newspaper articles, event help, museum docents, etc.

Patterson Library presents: PJ Storytime with Mrs. Claus

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, reading room, 6:30 p.m.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting

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

Collage Performing Arts Center annual Christmas show

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. $15.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Live theatrical performance featuring 6 professional actors. Tickets $18 to $37. Reserve at mta.thundertix.com

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. This month: Molly Conrad, Brooke Surgener, Rob Lytle. Admission $10. Reservations recommended.

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, DEC. 19

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons 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.

Wine on the Trail

Dobbins Woods, 5273 Bly Hill Road, Asheville, 3:45 p.m. Join Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s conservationist Carol Markham, Bethany O’Hagan at the preserve. Bring own beer, wine or cocktail.

Patterson Library presents: Victor Mathews – Art in the Stacks

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Dinner with the Grinch and Santa at Pearl City Hops

150 W. Fourth St., Jamestown, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Crafts, gifts, good eats. Adults $35, ages 6 to 11 $16, f, under free. Call 716 488-7227 for reservations.

Collage Performing Arts Center annual Christmas show

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. $15.

“Classic movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., 7 p.m. Stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Randy Quaid. Adults $8, students/seniors $6.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Live theatrical performance featuring 6 professional actors. Tickets $18 to $37. Reserve at mta.thundertix.com

Movies at the Reg: “The Baltimorons”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A newly sober man’s Christmas Eve dental emergency leads to an unexpected romance with his older dentist as they explore Baltimore together. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone

Main Street Studios presents: “A Christmas Carol”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Adults $20, students/senior $15. mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz