THURSDAY, NOV. 7

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’ 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: 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. Limit of 10 children, 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. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

The Resource Center Ability Awareness Awards

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, noon to 1:30 p.m. Luncheon $30 per person. Reservations by Oct. 26. Call 716 661-1477.

Benefit for the Pacheco Family

Dunkirk High School gym, 5 p.m. Dunkirk varsity football and soccer teams play for the chance to play the volleyball team later in the evening. Also a bake sale, basket raffle, 50/50. Donations can also be made through Venmo or Cashapp @DunkirkVolleyball. Spanish food for sale. Proceeds support the Pacheco family, who lost nearly all of their belongings in a recent fire.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library Native American Heritage Month Presentation of Film Works by Caleb Abrams

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Free, open to public, pre-register at 716 934-3468.

Chautauqua Rails to Trails Board of Directors meeting

Chautauqua Suites Olive’s Restaurant, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 5 p.m. Open to the public. Agenda includes installation of officers, variety of issues. Casual food, cash bar. For details, call 716 753-2800

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.

Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Choreography by dance faculty, guest artists. Styles from contemporary ballet, jazz to musical theatre, commercial contemporary.

Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles

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, NOV. 8

Roblin Steel Coffee Club

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends welcome.

Sinclairville Samplers

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.

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

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc. No registration required.

Flag Raising and Haudenosaunee Cultural Fair

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. The Center will raise the Six Nations flag which represents the unity of Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora nations. Remarks from elected representatives of the Seneca Nation, New York State. Indigenous dishes, art. Craft workshops available for public participation.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Needle Felting workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Adults, children 10+ with an adult. $12 materials fee. With loal artist Emma De La Laine. Registration required. Call 716 872-8051.

SUNY Fredonia Officer of Veterans Affairs Veterans Remembrance Ceremony

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Multi-purpose room, 3:30 p.m. Public invited, free event. Remembers, honors, shows gratitude for all who have served in the many branches of the Armed Forces. Presentations of scholarships.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School presents: “Annie”

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Tickets $12. Call 716 366-0630.

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: America’s Got Talent quarterfinalist Puddles Pity Party

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. The 7 foot clown with the golden voice performs standards, pop hits, more. Tickets $32.50 to $133.50. See reglenna.com for tickets.

Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Choreography by dance faculty, guest artists. Styles from contemporary ballet, jazz to musical theatre, commercial contemporary.

Fredonia World Mallet Ensembles

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 9

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser

Applebees’ Restaurant, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the NCCF Service Learning Program. Also a basket raffle, be a philanthropist contest.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

JCC Veterans Day 5k run/walk

Jamestown Campus Physical Education Complex parking lot, registration at 10 a.m., race starts at 11 a.m. $10 students, $20 community members. Register online at sunyjcc.edu/events. Proceeds support JCC’sVeterans Scholarship Fund and club activities.

Veterans Recognition Breakfast

American Legion Samuel Derby Post 556, 9 Meadows Lane, Frewsburg. 10 a.m. Free meal of scrambled eggs, home fries, pancakes, sausage, bacon, tropical fruit, toast, coffee, teas, juice for veterans and their guest. Co-sponsored by the Jamestown Consistory of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Don’t need to be a member of the Scottish Rite to enjoy this free breakfast. Non-veteran Scottish Rite members, Masons, guests $10 each. Speaker: Mel Feather. TOpic: “My Time in Vietnam.” Casual attire. RSVP to Lance Parker at 716 672-9756.

Pet Pantry annual Holiday Craft Show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Ag & Expo Building, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking. $1 admission benefits the Pet Pantry. Door prizes, food available.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Writers’ workshop with John Brantingham

15 Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Runs first four Saturdays in November. Bring a bag lunch, a laptop. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Anderson-Lee Library Native American Heritage Month Presentation “I’m a Little Smoke Dancer” with local author Darelyn Spruce

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 p.m. Free, for children and their grown-ups, pre-register at 716 934-3468.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: reception for exhibit “Paper and Ink”

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 2 p.m. Exhibition of illustrative work of current students, alumni of SUNY Fredonia Department of Visual Arts New Media.

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.

Food drive to benefit Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Thanksgiving Day food program

Town of Pomfret, 9 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 3 p.m. Accepting homegrown fruits, vegetables, potatoes, frozen turkeys, complimentary Thanksgiving meal-themed items.

National Theatre Live: “Prima Facie”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Jodie Comer stars in this one-woman show by Suzie Miller. Adult $15, student $10.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School presents: “Annie”

336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 1 p.m. Tickets $12. Call 716 366-0630. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Neighborhood Nature program

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For children 10 and up. Hand-on program in the library runs first 4 Saturdays in November. Presenter: Cassadaga Valley science teacher Corinne Kelly. Register at 716 962-5885.

Warrior Relief Fund benefit

Sheridan VFW Post #6390, 2556 Route 20, doors open 3 p.m. Raffle ticket sale and drawing, large basket raffle, 50-50 tickets, music by the Friends. Food available. Warrior Relief Fund will also have new merchandise for sale. The non-profit raises money for veterans.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel drive-thru pulled pork dinner

165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, pick-up starts at 4 p.m. $13 – pulled pork, mac and cheese, baked beans. Tickets at the Central office.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, bread and cookies. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Turkey, Ham, Basket Party

South Dayton Fire Co Activities Hall, 34 Maple St. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., spins begin at 7 p.m. Family fun event, free refreshments, door prizes, 50/50, large basket raffle.

East Dunkirk Turkey Party

East Dunkirk Firehall, 10949 S. Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Free refreshments.

Portland Fire Department annual turkey party

6481 W. Main Road, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes, turkeys, hams, more.

Fredonia Dance Program presents: Merrins Chamber Concert

SUNY Fredonia, James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General public $15, student/child $5. Choreography by dance faculty, guest artists. Styles from contemporary ballet, jazz to musical theatre, commercial contemporary.