WEDNESDAY,

SEPT. 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.

Dunkirk Farmers Market

Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, contact E. J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Baby Talk

15 Main St., 10:30 to 11 a.m. Birth to age 2. Bounces, stories, read-alongs, play. Register at 716 962-5885.

Alzheimer’s Association, Chautauqua Aging Services Caregivers’ communication class

Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free, register at 716 753-4582.

Sinclairville Free Library presents Story Hour

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Age 2 to pre-school. Stories, songs, learning, craft or take-away activity. Register at 716 962-5885.

Darwin R. Barker Library Mahjongg (American)

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. Open play sessions.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Mystery Book Club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Call 716 326-2154 to confirm date. Registration not required.

Seymour Cassadaga Library presents: Calligraphy workshop

18 Maple Ave., 5 to 6:30 p.m. Presenter: Patricia Greenstein. Preregistration required. Call 716 595-3822.

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.

Centaur Stride Community Clinic

8488 Jones Road, Sherman, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Topic: “Back to School Wellness Planning.” Speaker: Rachel Ludwig. Free event, public welcome. See Centaur Stride Facebook page for details.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Informal, supportive group focused on developing creative writing skills. Contact the library for details or to receive ZOOM links, emails.

Movies at the Reg: “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Never-before-seen footage from the archives of 90’s rising music star Jeff Buckley, who drowned in an accident in 1997.Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

THURSDAY,

SEPT. 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.

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. 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. 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.

Gowanda Farmers’ Market

Behind stores on Main Street, 2 to 6 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium

37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For elementary students. Play, create, inspire, imagine. Activities may include stories, crafts, games, variety of other activities.

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.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Ripley Highway Department, 50 Ross St., 5 to 7 p.m. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/Rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Joan Wahl author visit

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 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.

Curious and Creative Conversation Series

SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library Garden area, 6 p.m. Free, public welcome.

Presenters: Dr. Lisa Walters (Business Administration), Dr. James Harrington (Music Performance), Marjoris Regus (Music Education at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey).

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Free event. This month: Charity Nuse (and her band), Adrianna Noone Trio. Preceded by Jumpstart to Third Thursday beginning at 4:30 p.m., featuring sidewalk sales, special promotions.

Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting

HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. Public comments at meetings during privilege of the floor must be made in person. May also view meeting live at Chautauqua County Department’s YouTube channel.

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 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716 672-1991 for information.

Chautauqua Town Historical Society meeting

Chautauqua Town Hall, Veterans’ Memorial Meeting Room, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Speaker: Mary Elliott Bradford. Topic: Elliott family, local residents since 1850. Free event, public welcome.

Main Street Studio presents: “Shades of Blue”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. New play by Michael Tuccio, directed by Carolyn Laurenzi. Grief comes in many shades. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 seniors, students. For tickets, see https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/mainstreetstudios/buy-tix

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/.

Faculty Recital: Faculty Composers and Friends

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

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19

Robert H. Jackson Constitution Day 2025

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Speaker Dr. Lindsey Cormack will address the evolving nature of civic engagement.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Hassle-Free Shopping.

Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, fun with friends.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. For parents of teenagers. Free event. To register, call 716 366-4623 ext. 107. This week’s topic: Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork. Ages 10, older, all skill levels. Bring own supplies. If getting started, for knitting bring size 10/10.5 bamboo needles, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. For crochet, bring size H hook, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. Learn or work with others on projects. No registration required, no weekly commitment needed.

Chautauqua County Humane Society artist workshop

Kayco Gallery, Suite 12, 20 W. Third St., Jamestown, 2 and 6 p.m. Presenter: Kaycee Colburn. Create art, learn from local adoptable artists with four paws, fur. Register at Ch1humane.org

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.

Westfield Grape & Wine Festival

3 to 8 p.m. At Moore Park, corner of Main, Portage streets Westfield: grape industry workshop, wine tasting workshop, wine, grape juice tasting, music, food trucks, local artisans, vendors, kids’ activities, crafts, beverages, grape stomping contests, wine competition, karaoke. Patterson Library activities include 4 p.m. movie “Lilo & Stitch,” WACS student art show. At Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield: wine tasting, museum and gift shop. Free admission, trolley between event locations. Wine-tasting, special experiences ticketed onsite.

Westfield Cemetery Tours Horse Drawn Carriage tours $25 per person, leave at 6, 7, 8, 9 p.m. Limited seating. Featuring local actors bringing Westfield’s historical figures back to life. Walking tours at 6:30, 7:30 p.m. $15 per adult, $5 per child 3 to 17. Call 716 326-2154 during library hours for tickets or GiveButter.com\Westfield..

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: Nick Adams in concert

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Acclaimed Broadway star Adams presents hits from Broadway and the great American Songbook. Adults $28, Opera House members $25, students $10.

Fredonia Jazz Showcase

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