TUESDAY, JAN. 21

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.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Portland, Pomfret, Dunkirk Sewer District meeting

Town of Portland Town Hall, 87 W. Main, Brocton, 3 p.m. Open to public.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! A STEAM program for elementary students

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

Darwin R. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

Dunkirk Town Board public meeting about the proposed Solar Liberty solar project

Dunkirk Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road, 5 p.m.

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Lakeshore Center for the Arts free classic movie

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.

Free fly-tying fishing classes

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costelly Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor Alberto Rey. 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 needed.

Chautauqua County S.C.O.P.E. (Shooters Committee on Political Education) meeting

VFW Post 8647, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville, 7 p.m.Join discussions on “Defending the rights of NY gun owners.” Public welcome.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22

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.

Triple P-Positive Parenting discussion group

Virtual event, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For details, call Alisha at 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: managing fighting and aggression.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Baby Talk with Miss Jessica

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Ages birth to 2. Talking, singing, reading, playing. Register for waiting list. 716 962-5885.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Mah Jongg (American) open play session

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No registration required.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play with Miss Jessica

15 Main St., 1 p.m. Ages 2 to preschool. Stories, songs, fingerplays, take-home craft or activity. Register at 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.

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.

Revitalize Dunkirk meeting

Center for Innovation and Economic Development, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Elaine Munson, city assessor. She will discuss various functions of the assessor’s office but will not take questions about the current assessments of the city.

Movies at the Reg – “Anora”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Mikey Madison as a young sex worker who marries the son of a Russian billionaire. His family’s henchmen attempt to annul the marriage. $8 at the door, $10 online or via phone.

THURSDAY, JAN. 23

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: 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.

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. Other activities 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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium afterschool elementary program

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

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Opening reception for James Hoggart’s photography exhibit “Western New York Moments”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Chat with the photographer, enjoy refreshments.

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.

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: Isabel Ong, violin

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

FRIDAY, JAN. 24

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,

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Freeform Fridays

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

Audubon Community Nature Center spaghetti dinner

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $18 per meal, additional $10 per order (not meal) for delivery. Can also select pickup. Spaghetti with red sauce, meatballs (vegetarian ball option available) side salad, sliced bread, homemade cookie.

Art After 5 at RTPI

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St,. Jamestown, Lodge, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presale $16 member, $18 non-member; at the door $18 member, $20 non-member. Two hours of live music with The Assembly, full access to the museum, a complimentary beverage from the RTPI bar, light bites.

SATURDAY, JAN. 25

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society can and bottle drive

Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Pull up to the front door, members will unload the donations.

Doors Open Jamestown

Free admission day at participating attractions, museums. See the Facebook page for participating venues, details regarding each particular site.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Bluey Party

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. Pre-registration for each child.required. For families with children up to age 8, accompanying adults. Limited space. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

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.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School spaghetti dinner, bake sale

NCCS gym, 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. $12 donation. Dine in or take out. Features sauce from Villagio Italiano Italian Restaurant in Silver Creek, variety of baked goods. Presale tickets guaranteed until 6:30 p.m.

Movies at the Reg – “Moana 2”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 4 p.m Moana and Maui reunite on a dangerous journey to the far seas of Oceana. $7 at the door, $9 online or via phone.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates installation banquet

Kosciuszko Polish Home, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, cocktails at 5, dinner at 6 p.m. Guest speaker: Jim Fisher, board of directors member of the Dunkirk Lighthouse. Reservations were required by Jan. 19.

Aspire of WNY on Ice at Northwest Arena

319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. $25 general admission, $30 at door, kids 5 to 10 : $10. Open skating, curling, ice bumper cars. Dinner, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages including hot cocoa bar, coffee. Cash bar. Chili cook-off.

United Ways of Chautauqua County, Jamestown Young Professionals present: “Elevate 2025”

Rose & Grace Studio, 316 Cherry St., Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. $55, tickets required. Upscale networking opportunity. Catering by Julie Lampard of Taste Buds; sips by Nick Dean of Frontier Mixology. Cocktail hour attire recommended.

Faculty Recital: Joe Dan Harper, piano and Anne Kissel, piano

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