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WEDNESDAY,

MARCH 11

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.

SUNY discussion “Democracy in Action: Engaging Historically Marginalized Groups”

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, room S204ABC, 10 to 10:50 a.m. Topics: building access to power, decision-making spaces; examining positionality, privilege in civic life; fostering inclusive leadership; strengthening community partnerships; rethinking democratic participation through cultural, institutional, grassroots approaches. Free, public welcome, light refreshments.

Prevention Works/JCC OTA parenting support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12

JCC, Sheldon Building, room 117, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. To register, call 716 664-3608. Additional registration required.

Chautauqua County CCIDA, CREDC. CRC Audit & Finance Committee meetings

Center for Innovation & Economic Development, BWB Building, Second floorboard room, 201 W. Third St, Jamestown,. 11 a.m., County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Audit & Finance Committee (CCIDA), followed by Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation Audit & Finance Committee (CREDC) meeting, followed by Chautauqua County Resource Corporation (CRC) Audit & Finance Committee meeting. Open for public to attend in person or electronically via Live Stream on YouTube https://www.youtube.com@ChooseCHQ

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk annual Lenten recital

19 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 12 p.m. Virginia M. Miller, soprano, will present “A Walk Through Lent,” accompanied by pianist Daniel L. Bromstead. Public welcome.

Chautauqua County Planning Board meeting

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office CARES Program Re-entry Hub, 1 S. Erie St., Mayville, 4 p.m. For details, call Courtney Domst at 716 363-3623.

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/support group for parents of children ages 0 to 12

Prevention Works, 1 E. Main St., Falconer, 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 ages 13 to 15

Prevention Works, 1 E. Main St., Falconer, 5 to 7 p.m. Free event. Virtual options available. To register, call 716 664-4582.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Lenten soup suppers and Stations of the Cross

165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, 5:30 p.m. For members of the Lord’s Vineyard. Bring a can of soup for the food pantry. Could bring a homemade soup, loaf of bread if desired. Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m.

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.

Seymour Free Library Cassadaga Branch unplugged event

18 Maple Ave., 6 to 8 p.. Turn in phones for 2 hours, get a prize. Make a journal, read, play games. Mimosas, snacks. RSVP at 716 595-2822 or Info@stocktonlibraries.org by March 10.

Chautauqua Region Quilt Guild meeting

Busti 5 Corners Community Church, Mill Road, social hour 6 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m. Showing, sharing of projects. Visitors, new members welcome.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Bibliomaniacs Book Club

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. This month: “The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek,” by Kim Michele Richardson.

Community forum regarding potential merger of Clymer-Sherman-Panama school districts

Panama Central School, 7 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “No Other Choice”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Follows Man-su in his desperate search for a new job after his abrupt layoff from the paper company he served for 25 years. Korean with English subtitles. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone. Rated R.

Fenton History Center presents: Trivia Nights fundraiser

Shawbucks, 212 W. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $15 per person, teams of 2 to 6 people. Proceeds benefit mission of Fenton History Center. Trivia will take place Wednesdays in March.

Fredonia Student Composers

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

CHQ Professionals coffee meetup

Butterlow’s Cafe and Patisserie, 31 E. Main St., Fredonia, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Drop in any time within the hour for coffee, conversation, community connection.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Book talk

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School new students/families registration, art show, open house

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 4 to 6 p.m.Apply for tuition aid, meet faculty, meet alumni, tour.

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.

Dom Polski Club meatloaf dinner

179 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $15. Recommend pre-purchasing tickets at Club..

Patterson Library presents: Concert Series SUNY Fredonia music students

40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Character Creation with local author, editor, writing instructor Rebecca Cuthbert

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 to 7 p.m. Learn to craft engaging, complex characters in this generative writing workshop. Refreshments. Register at 716 934-3468.

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.

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary meeting

Lakewood Memorial Unit 1286, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood. Dessert at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7.

Chautauqua County and America’s 250th

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Presenter: Chautauqua County Historian Norman Carlson. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.

Northern Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club meeting

Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, video conference room, second floor, handicapped accessible, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in radio is welcome to attend the meetings held the second Thursday of the month. For details, email n2cod@yahoo.com

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free event, all welcome, no beekeeping experience required.

Fredonia Faculty Showcase

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

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, MARCH 13

Rural Mobile Medical Group Health & Wellness Event, Symposium

Brocton Central School District High School auditorium, 138 W. Main St., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free medical care: no insurance required – basic physical checks; hearing; dental care; vision; elder services, programs; veterans’ services, programs; giveaways. Food trucks onsite. Free lectures: VA Healthcare; Identity Theft; Elder Abuse; Nourishing the Garden of Neurodiversity; Youth Peer Support programs; ACCESS – CR Transition services for Students with Disabilities; Risk, Reduction, Adult Cannabis Use. Register for lectures at HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/R3CKTUJONB

Roblin Steel coffee group meeting

Crossroads Diner, 2705 Main Road, Sheridan, 9 a.m. All former employees, family welcome.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School new students/families registration, art show, open house

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apply for tuition aid, meet faculty, meet alumni, tour.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Leprechaun trap making

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 11 a.m. Build a leprechaun trap. Call 716 326-2154.

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.

Stations of the Cross

TLV Blessed Mary Angela St. Hyacinth’s site, 395 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

The US Navy Band Sea Chanters

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Vocal ensemble performs traditional choral music, sea Chanteys, patriotic fare, Broadway, opera, contemporary music. Free event, limit 4 tickets per request. Call, visit box office T-F 12:to 4:30 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “Fackham Hall”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Spoof involving a loveable pickpocket, English manor, forbidden romance, murder. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone. Rated R.

Jamestown Community College presents: Neil Simon’s “Biloxi Blues”

JCC, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presale general admission $20, day of show $22.E-tickets only, print or show on phone. JCC students free with current ID. Inquires at Scharmanntheatre@sunyjcc.edu

Chautauqua Lake Central School presents: “Wild Heart”

Chautauqua Lake auditorium, 100 N. Erie St., Mayville, 7 p.m. High-energy contemporary pop-rock musical that reimagines the story of Joan of Arc for a new generation. Written by Chelsea Marcantel. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students, seniors, free for 4, under.

Fredonia High School music department presents: “The Music Man”

District auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. $10. Reserved tickets available at fredoniamusical.com with any remaining tickets available at the door.