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MONDAY, OCT. 5

Memory Cafe

National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. For people living with memory loss plus caregivers, family. Experience museum's interactive touch-screen exhibits, theater presentations at own pace. Socialize, refreshments. Complimentary event. Guest presenters. Pre-register at ComedyCenter.org/MemoryCafe.

Patterson Library presents: Culinary Creations

40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 12 p.m. Each month features different cookbook, sign up to select your dish to share following month. Bring own silverware, plate, napkin, drink. RSVP to coordinator Nancy Nixon Ensign at 716 326-2154.

BMA Rosary Society meeting

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 6:30 p.m.

Ahira Memorial Library presents: G.N.O.M.E.S. Library Volunteer group

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

CREATE Project documentary "Tradition, Trauma & Tenderness" broadcast

WNED-TV, 10 p.m. Features Native American traditional artists Bill Crouse, Sandy Dowdy, Peter Jones, Kari Kennedy, others.

TUESDAY, OCT. 6

Patterson Library presents: basket-weaving with Joann Negro

40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free class, supplies provided. RSVP to coordinator Nancy Nixon Ensign at 716 326-2154.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

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

Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provides educational information, opportunities to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. Free, open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Contact Julie Williams, coordinator, (716) 673-4618 for more information about attending.

St. Joseph's bingo

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Best sellers book club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Adults 18+. This month: "The Scarlet Letter," by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Call 716 934-3468.

Patterson Library presents: Best Sellers Book Club

40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 6:30 p.m. Adult group. This month: "The Scarlet Letter," by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Villenova Burial Association meeting

Villanova Town Hall, 1094 Butcher Road, 6:30 p.m. Member meeting for anyone who owns a lot or has a member buried there. Members are responsible for future operation, upkeep.

Catholic Men’s Faith, Fellowship meeting

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com

Children in the Stream Youth Fly Fishing Program

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to faculty, staff community members. Classes, supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment or experience needed.

Cinema Series: "Late Fame"

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee in the tale of a forgotten New York poet who is rediscovered by a group of twentysomething admirers. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

New Works Series: Fall FREDSong

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theater, 7:30 p.m. $15 general public, $5 students.

Fredonia All College Band

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

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7

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.

Dunkirk Farmers' Market

Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted.

SUNY Brown Bag lecture: "Food for Thought: Evaluating Common Nutrition Claims"

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Rooms S204-ABC, 12 p.m. Speaker: Melissa Lustic-Long. Free event, all welcome.

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.

The Living Rosary

Holy Trinity, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 5:15 p.m. followed by 6 p.m. confessions, adoration, 7 p.m. Mass. All ages welcome to pray a bead or just attend. Arrive promptly at 5 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.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: "Whose Live Anyway?"

302 W. Third St., Warren, doors open 6 p.m., live show 7 p.m. Current cast of TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Ryan Stiles, Jeff B. Davis, Greg Proops, Joel Murray, Gary Anthony Williams. Musical director Laura Hall. $67.50/$55.

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.

League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County candidate forum

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Attendees: Chautauqua County Legislature candidates District 3 Robert Scudder, Michael Lee; District 1 candidate Colby Garza. Residents can submit questions at lwvcandidateforumquestions@gmail or handwritten at event.

Movies at the Reg: "Late Fame"

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee in the tale of a forgotten New York poet who is rediscovered by a group of twentysomething admirers. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

The Lord's Vineyard Catholic book club

TLV Center for Catholic Faith & Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. This month's selection: "Chasing Francis," by Ian Morgan Cron. All welcome.

THURSDAY, OCT. 8

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.

Veterans 4 Christ coffee, fellowship

Veterans 4 Christ office, 9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pokemon Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 p.m. Ages 8+. Snacks, battles, optional craft. Use library's cards or bring own. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.

Patterson Library presents: Teen and Tween Advisory Board meeting

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Help plan library programs, enjoy quesadillas, earn volunteer hours..

Patterson Library presents: Book talk

40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Discuss wide variety of genres.

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.

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.

Robert H. Jackson presents: 25 Years of Asking Questions: Who Belongs in America?

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Speaker: Robert S. Tsai, Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law. Free event, public welcome..

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build challenge of day, pick challenge card or free build. 10 spaces. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting

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

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/.

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