THURSDAY, JAN. 9

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.

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.

SBDC Women in Networking program: AI for Small Businesses

Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Building, room 120, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, noon. For women business owners. Speaker AI Certified Business Advisor Brian Rovegno will discuss AI basics, using AI for growth in marketing, automation, customer service, data analysis. $18 includes lunch. For details, reservations, call 716 338-1024 or se website www.sbdcjcc.org

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium afterschool elementary program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 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.

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.

Town of Ripley public hearing regarding travel center upgrades

6:15 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, JAN. 10

Pine Valley Junior/Senior High School sophomore class blood drive

7827 high school gym, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community encouraged to donate. To schedule an appointment, contact Kara Johnson at kajohnson@pval.org

Roblin Steel Coffee Club gathering

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends invited.

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.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Gallery Walk

RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Must be an RTPI member or purchase regular museum admission. Limit 15 persons. Reservations at 716 665-2473,

Prevention Works open house/ribbon cutting ceremony

1 E. Main St., Falconer, 3 to 5 p.m. Viewing stations describing services, silent auction.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Freeform Fridays

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m. Games, activities for older kids, families.

e.da.co Eclectic Dance Company) Winter Showcase

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Students ages 4 to 18 perform tap, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater, acro, pom, contemporary, lyrical, more. All tickets $12 (children under 2 free).

Movies at the Reg – “Gladiator II”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington as the story of power, intrigue, vengeance in ancient Rome continues. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online.

“A One Word” Workshop with Carolyn Thomas

Full Strength Coffee Company, 55 E. Main St., Westfield, 7 to 9 p.m. Choose a word, change your life. Learn about choosing one word, get hand-on practice doing the word, engage in discussion, Q & A. Free of charge, $10 donation to Patterson Library suggested.

SATURDAY, JAN. 11

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers – Winter Wetlands1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children 3 to 8 with an adult. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by previous Thursday. Snack provided after hike. Dress for weather. Craft if time.

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.

Darwin R. Library presents: Meet a Hedgehog with Farmer Mike, Sundance Kids Farm

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. All children welcome. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051..

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.

Benefit for Paul Krumm

American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 1 to 5 p.m. Spaghetti dinner, 50/50 raffle, basket raffle. Paul, 67-year member of Lake Shore Street Association, lost his entire garage,, ’51 Mercury, truck, tools, in recent fire. He also suffers from health issues. Donations welcome. Call Jerry at 716 860-2639.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., weather permitting. Rides start at 1 p.m. leaving every half hour from the parking lot near the Chautauqua Bookstore with the last ride at 3 p.m. Adults $5, children $3. Tickets at bookstore. Wagons are uncovered, dress for weather.

1A Day at the Robert H. Jackson Center

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 1 to 4 p.m. Experience the First Amendment in action where local cultural organizations bring constitutional freedoms to life through interactive exhibits, performances.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Soup, salad, roll, cookies. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Fredonia Ukulele

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Play immediately at all ability levels. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Play, sing or listen. Come and go as desired.

SUNDAY, JAN. 12

Silver Creek Kiwanis Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue

Village Square, noon to 2 p.m. $15. Pick-up, car-side delivery only. Pre-purchase by calling or texting Kelly at 716 698-2934.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., weather permitting. Rides start at 1 p.m. leaving every half hour from the parking lot near the Chautauqua Bookstore with the last ride at 3 p.m. Adults $5, children $3. Tickets at bookstore. Wagons are uncovered, dress for weather.