TUESDAY, DEC. 6

Ahira Hall Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For ages 0 to 5. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

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

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

Youngerman Center Stroke/Head Injury Support Group meeting

SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provide educational information and an opportunity to socialize and share experiences. Light refreshments provided. For details, call Julie Williams, coordinator, 716 673-4618.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Explore and More

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For Pre-k through grade 3. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

Chautauqua County Planning Board meeting

Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4 p.m. For details, contact Courtney Domst at 716 363-3623.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: all ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, videos, crafts and play. All children welcome. No registration required.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.

Darwin R. Library presents: Creative Writing Workshops

7 Day St., Fredonia, Steele Room, 5:30 to 7 p.m. No registration is required. All are welcome. Bring notebook and pen. Discuss different writing topics and enjoy support from other writers. Hosted by local writer Amanda Vink.

Valley Historical Society Christmas dinner meeting

Sinclairville Fire Hall, 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass, own table service and beverage. The year in local history will be discussed. Election of officers. All are welcome.

Children in the Stream/4H Youth Fly Fishing program class

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 and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

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.

Patterson Library presents: Zoom Room

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. for ages 0 to 2.

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk Marsh Memorial Advent Recital

19 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, church sanctuary, noon. Performance by organist Don Fellows. Free musical program, open to the public.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.

USW SOAR Chapter 4 Christmas party

First Ward Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 5 p.m. Open to SOAR members and their spouses.

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.

Leon Community meeting

Leon Fire Hall, 6 p.m. All Leon Fire District residents encouraged to attend. Topic: Leon ambulance transfer to the Randolph Regional EMS.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’s 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: Preschool story time with Miss Jill

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School age story time with Miss Amy

For ages 6 to 12, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, games and other activities are offered. Limit of 10 children, preregistration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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

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

National Comedy Center Jingle & Mingle

203 W. Second St, Jamestown, 4 to 7 p.m. Minimum group size: 10. $35 per person, includes full access to Comedy Center exhibits and heavy refreshments. Cash bar available. Advance reservations required. Call 716 484-2222.

Patterson Library presents: Maker space activity time

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

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.

Ekstasis 2.0: Student Recitals

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 5:30 p.m. Free admission to recitals performed by State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music students. Donations gratefully accepted. Donations go directly to servicing and maintaining the piano at this venue.

Fredonia Jazz Society presents: “Jazz at Domus Fare”

Choose the 5:30 p.m. or the 8 p.m. show at 41 W. Main St., Fredonia. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Fredonia’s own Nick Weiser Quartet will offer a holiday-oriented performance. Information and tickets are online at www.fredoniajazzsociety.com.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Christmas POPS: Seasons Greetings: The hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. Level I: $35; Level II: $30; Level III: $25; Level IV: $20. In addition to the hits of the Four Seasons, the Four C Notes also perform favorite chart toppers from artists such as Dion and the Belmonts, the Drifters and the Beach Boys.

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. 9

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.

Gowanda Central School Class of 2027 Weidner’s pulled pork dinner fund-raiser

Middle School cafeteria, 2:30 to 6 p.m. Wood-smoked pulled pork, barbecue sauce with Kaiser roll, buttered potatoes and coleslaw, fresh-baked roll and butter. Tickets $12, presale only, must buy by Dec. 2. Call 716 532-3325.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8. Call 716 792-9418 for details.

“Elf The Musical”

Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Based on the film, directed by Anne Ecklund and Heather Young.

SATURDAY. DEC. 10

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: “Under the Snow,” program for children 3 to 8 with an adult

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required. See auduboncnc.org. Limited enrollment.

Fredonia Farmers Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday November through mid-May at the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA.

Holidays at the Lodge at RTPI

Roger Tory Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $5 per person. Bird ornament decorating, visit with Santa, four area choirs singing holiday songs, hot chocolate and cider. Includes admission to the entire museum.

Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Co. Holiday Psychic/Shopping lunch event

Lily Dale Fire Hall, 10 a.m. to3 p.m. Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. with menu burger/hot dog or veg. Burger, chips, chili/soup, mac/cheese, dessert and beverage. Vendors, holiday gifts for people and pets. Mini psychic readings offered: $20 for 10 minutes..

Sinclairville Free Library Family History Club

15 Main St., 10 a.m. Features a virtual presentation by Jody Bradish on Becoming a Family History Blogger with 2 parts: Writing the Stories and Setting Up the Blog. Register in advance at 716 962-5885.

Marvin House Annual Fund-raiser

Marvin Community House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown. Two times available for a sit down luncheon. GG My Love will provide clothing, which members will model. The luncheon is $25. For reservations, call 716 488-6206.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Empty Bowls fund-raiser

410 N. Main St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase handmade bowls, choose from a wide sample of soups, and enjoy Chdirmas music by the Chadakoin Chamber Ensemble. Gift card raffle. Proceeds benefit the Jamestown Public and Mobile Market and local food pantries through the Feed More WNY.

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 presents: “The Hours” by Puts

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. The opera is sung in English with English subtitles.

CIAO annual Christmas party

Demetri’s on the Lake, upstairs restaurant, 1 p.m. Bring treats, individually wrapped to fill stockings for Willow Mission. Order from the menu. Reservations are required. Contact Sam at 716 934-2592.

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry meat raffle

Dunkirk Event Center, Route 5, 5 to 8 p.m.

Jamestown “Season of Joy” Holiday Parade

Downtown Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m., followed by fireworks.

VFW Auxiliary Post 6390 of Sheridan meeting and Christmas party

Location tentatively the Post, 2556 Main Road. Cocktails at 6, dinner at 6:30 p.m. Bring a gift to exchange with a $20 limit.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

Reg Lenna 116 E. Third St. Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Includes a midnight battle with the Rat King and his army of mice, a growing Christmas tree with 1000 lights, a snowstorm onstage, and wonderful dancing – all to the gorgeous music of Tchaikovsky. Tickets: $16 to $46. For details, 716 484-7070.

“Elf The Musical”

Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Based on the film, directed by Anne Ecklund and Heather Young.

Erie Philharmonic presents: Handel’s Messiah

First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 250 W. Seventh St., Erie, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25, students $12. Call 814 455-1375.