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, 9 a.m. to noon. 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.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy survey about invasive insect HWA

Browns Creek Preserve, 5040 Walker Road, Bemus Point, 11 a.m. Public welcome, onsite training provided.

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. Call 716 366-0630 to purchase tickets. 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.

SUNDAY, JAN. 26

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.