WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27

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.

Sinclairville Free Library Early Literacy program “Child’s Play”

Gerry Methodist Church, 4441 Route 60, 9 to 9:45 a.m. For ages two to preschool with caregivers. Library Assistant Jessica Huling presents engaging stories, social play, crafts, songs. Siblings also welcome. Register by calling 716 962-5885.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Via Zoom, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Developing Good Bedtime Routines.

Sinclairville Free Library Early Literacy program “Child’s Play”

Sinclairville Free Library, 1 to 2 p.m. For ages two to preschool with caregivers. Library Assistant Jessica Huling presents engaging stories, social play, crafts, songs. Siblings also welcome. Register by calling 716 962-5885.

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.

Fenton Genealogy Support Group: Brickwalls

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 4 to 8 p.m. Support for experienced and amateur researchers.

Kosciuszko Club Boozy Bingo and DJ Gould

252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 28 THANKSGIVING

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Thanksgiving meal

319 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 29

Santa Stopover in Ashville

Ashville General Store, 4844 Route 474, 11 a.m. Vendors, meet Christmas legends, have a meal.

RTPI Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum

American Legion Post 62 band dinner

211 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Mystic Smoke Barbecue food served from 5 to 8 p.m. Music by Hooman 7 to 10 p.m.

Pot of Purple and Gold Draw Party

St. Hedwig’s Society Hall, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, tickets $100, admits 2 people to the draw party, chance to win cash prizes, free food, beer, wine. Also 50/50, raffle baskets, more. For tickets, call 716 785-0143. Grand prize $10,000; second prize $5,000; third $2500, fourth $1000 (4); fifth $500; sixth $100 (2).

SATURDAY, NOV. 30

Alexander’s and Findley Lake Fire Department Turkey Trot

Alexander’s on the Lake, 10417 Main St., Findley Lake, 9 a.m. 5k. $35. Call 716 233-4000 for details, registration.

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.

Artist’s Demonstration at Chautauqua Art Gallery

318 N. Main St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artist Joe Grice will demonstrate his renowned bird paintings, have pieces and more for sale. Browse over 30 artists on display, receive a custom framing consultation, enjoy cookies, treats.

Light up the Point

Bemus Point, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Shopping, specials, making Christmas tree ornaments, pony rides, decorating Christmas cookies, children’s Christmas crafts, photo op, become an elf at Santa’s workshop, meet the alpacas, spin to win, horse drawn carriage rides start at noon, holiday market. Parade at 5 p.m., followed by Village tree-lighting with Santa. See Light Up the Point Facebook page for details.

Audubon Christmas Bird Count informational meeting

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Presenter: Devin Banning.

Call 716 665-2473.

Christmas on Central Small Business Saturday Holiday Market

Downtown Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Merchant/vendor holiday shopping throughout the city

Free horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa Claus/Mrs. Claus/Rudolph visits, holiday ice sculpture demo, free hot cocoa, children’s activities, new unwrapped toy drive, holiday dancers, gift card from McKenna Academy of Dance at 5 p.m., Danza! Performing Arts Academy at 5:15, drawings, annual tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., City of Dunkirk gingerbread exhibit. Live music: 11 a.m. Footsteps; 1 p.m. Slim and Red; 3 p.m. DJ Joe Gould.

Frewsburg Old Fashioned Santa parade

11 a.m. Horse-drawn wagons, equestrian riders, tractor-pulled floats, Santa Claus. Santa will be at the blue building after the parade to see children, hand out gifts. Parade is dedicated to 10-year-old Jace Haase who has been diagnosed with T-Cell carcinoma. Volunteers during the parade will accept donations on his behalf.

Lakewood YMCA Amy King 5K run/walk

Lakewood Moose Club, Dunham Avenue, Celoron, 11 a.m. Run/walk $40 when pre-registered, $45 day of event. Call 716 664-2820 ext.. 250.

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.

Chicken dinner benefit for Alexia Bigelow

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., 1 to 6 p.m. Chicken gravy over biscuits, mashed potatoes, corn, drinks, dessert. $10 presale, $12 at the door. Also Chinese auction, 50/50. Proceeds go toward Alexia’s recovery, medical expenses.

Vets Finding Vets Patriotic bingo fundraiser

Fluvanna Fire Hall, 3536 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 2 to 5 p.m. Proceeds raise funds for transportation for veterans participating in Honor Flights. Call Barb at 716 664-6256 for details.

Spaghetti dinner benefit for Alisha Zuck

Lakewood Firemen’s Grounds, 116 Pleasantview Ave., 4 to 7 p.m. Also big ticket raffle, Chinese auction, music from DJ Matthew Ekstrom, 50/50 drawing, bake sale, more. Dinner tickets $10 presale, at Luv Toyota Service Desk, 215 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood. Eat in or take out. Proceeds go toward Alisha’s recovery expenses as she battles brain cancer.

Jane Lynch: A Swingin’ Little Christmas

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7. Blend of comedy and holiday music by Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, Tony Guerrero Quintet. $90/$75/$60/

SUNDAY, DEC. 1

Christmas on the Lake

Clarion Hotel Conference Center

30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two ballrooms filled with local artisans. Lunch specials by the Clarion.

One Stop Christmas Shop

Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, 72 Main St., noon to 3 p.m. Local artisans, vendors, festive music. Seasonal treats, holiday drinks available for purchase.

Santa’s Workshop Extravaganza

Crystal Ballroom, 110 W. Third St., Jamestown, noon to 6 p.m. Handmade crafts, holiday decorations, interactive workshops, live music, Santa visits. Special activities for kids.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society presents Lenny Gomulka and the Chicago Push

St. Hedwig Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 2 to 6 p.m. Come celebrate 122 years of history with “One Last Polka.” Good music, food, memories. Buffalo Bills tailgate party- wear football gear. Admission $10. Proceeds help with preservation of religious and historical items. Doors and kitchen open at 1 p.m. Can reserve table of 8 by sending a check made out to BMA Holy Name for $80.

MONDAY, DEC. 2

Inspire Good of WNY, Inc. Ugly Christmas Sweater bingo, bake sale

Andriaccio’s Restaurant, 4387 W. Lake Road, Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. $25 registration, light food included. Options to purchase more food. Proceeds benefit the community scholarship fund. For details, email connectingyou716@gmail.com

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

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

Grief Support Group

Holy Trinity Parish Central Office Conference Room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meets every other Monday through Dec. 16. If interested in attending, call the office at 716 366-2306 and you will be contacted by facilitator Dick Rodriguez.