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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.
Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party
First Ward Falcon Club, Bills at Kansas City Chiefs, game time 6:30 p.m. Members may bring a food item to pass.
MONDAY, JAN. 27
Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.
SUNY Fredonia Alumni Fireside Chat honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Blue Lounge, noon to 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Michael Tuccio, social studies teacher in the Jamestown City School System
Anderson-Lee Library annual meeting
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 8 p.m. Public welcome.
TUESDAY, JAN. 28
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.
Mobile Food Pantry
Silver Creek Village municipal parking lot, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free of charge for Silver Creek residents and other nearby communities.
SUNY Fredonia Alumni Fireside Chat honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Blue Lounge, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Speaker: Jillian Hanesworth, founder/owner of Literacy Freedon.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! A STEAM program for elementary students
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m.
Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Multipurpose room, 4 p.m. Student celebration of King’s vision through music, dance, poetry, performance. Free event, public welcome.
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.
St. Joseph’s bingo
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Lunar NewYear Snake Night
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Several snake-themed activities for all ages. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.
Sons of the American Legion Squad 59
Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 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.