THURSDAY, JAN. 30

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.

SUNY Fredonia Alumni Fireside Chat honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Blue Lounge, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Nikkie Hermann, director of

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice education department at the University of Rochester.

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.

Silver Creek High School presents: Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students, seniors. Reserve at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz

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. 31

CHQ Chamber State of Business panel discussion

DoubleTree by Hilton, 150 W. Fourth St., Jamestown, check-in 7:30 a.m., buffet breakfast, program begins around 8. Variety of business leaders will speak, answer questions. $27. Pre-registration required. See www.chqchamber.org

ConnectLife blood drive

GX Warehouse Fitness & Wellness, 3469 E. Main St., Dunkirk, noon to 5 p.m. All blood donated stays in WNY. All donors receive a Buffalo Bills cross-body bag. To schedule, call 716 529-4270.

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,

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Sweater Repair Workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 3 to 5 p.m. Adults, children 10+. $12 materials fee. With local artist Emma De La Lane. Repair or embellish sweaters with needle, wet felting.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Freeform Fridays

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

Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4:30 p.m. Speaker: Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Tonja Willaims Knight. Also musical performances. Free event, public welcome. Reception follows.

Opening reception “Eyes as Big as Plates”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 to 9 p.m. Collaborative photographs by Finnish-Norwegian artist, activists Riitta Ikonen, Karoline Hjorth. Exhibit runs during gallery hours through Sunday, April 13.

Cassadaga Winter Festival kick-off event

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free admission, dance to music by The Untouchables. Food purchase options: Legion pizza, or Duper’s fare.

Silver Creek High School presents: Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students, seniors. Reserve at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz

“12 Angry Men” at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

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Movies at the Reg – “Babygirl”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m Nicole Kidman stars as a high-powered CEO who puts her career and family on the line when she begins an affair with her much younger intern. $8 at the door, $10 online or via phone.

SATURDAY, FEB. 1

Cassadaga Winter Festival Frozen 50K at Cassadaga Community Room/Fire Hall, 22 Mill St., 8 a.m. Aid station at starting point of 3.1 mile loop around lake. Complete as many loops as desired. Warming location inside community room, restrooms. Take as many breaks as desired, which will be counted in finish time. No cut-off times. Call 716 353-1288. Vendor show at Cassadaga American Legion, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light lunch available. Noon to 2 p.m. fun on the beach on Park Avenue. Fire pits, S’mores, tether ball, street hockey, prize drawings, ice sculpture carving. Chili, hot chocolate provide by Park Church. Coffee for sale at 3 Lakes Cafe. At 1 p.m., SCREAM Polar Dip for $20, in memory of Dennis Collins. Proceeds benefit Cassadaga Library. From 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, 18 Maple Ave., Tonya and her goats, craft, treats, stories for all ages. 5 to 7 p.m. Soup-er bowl soup cook-off at Park Church, 25 Maple Ave., no cost to enter or attend. Salad, bread also provided by the church.

Al Tech, Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting

Denetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

New York Musky Expo

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two day event, $15 Saturday, $20 both days with lure swap, access to all seminars. Kids 12 and under, free. $3 off for active/retired veterans, current first responders. Cash only event. 70+ vendor booths, entertainment, keynote speakers, demos, professional guide seminars.

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.

Lake Erie Wine Country Wine & Chocolate Month

21 unique wineries provide perfectly decadent pairings for their wines. For more details and to purchase tickets, see www.lakeeriewinecountry.org

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.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater Open Mic, Jam event

39 W. Main St., sign-up 12:30, event begins at 1 p.m. Backline setup provided, bring instruments, plug in, play. Free admission. Food, beverages available. For details, call JB Martin, 716 244-7996.

Cassadaga Winter Festival Ice-Scream Dip

Cassadaga Beach, 1 p.m. Give-aways, prizes for best costume, oldest, youngest. Registration $20. Proceeds benefit the library. 2025 dip in tribute to Dennis Collins.

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.

Ethos presents: Lindsey Goodman, flute

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

SUNDAY, FEB. 2

Lake Erie Wine Country Wine & Chocolate Month

21 unique wineries provide perfectly decadent pairings for their wines. For more details and to purchase tickets, see www.lakeeriewinecountry.org

New York Musky Expo

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two day event, $15 Saturday, $20 both days with lure swap, access to all seminars. Kids 12 and under, free. $3 off for active/retired veterans, current first responders. Cash only event. 70+ vendor booths, entertainment, keynote speakers, demos, professional guide seminars.

21 Brix Soupin’Sunday

6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sold out. Enjoy a bowl of homemade soup by Duper’s and glass of wine.

Cassadaga Winter Festival

Cornhole tournament at American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., registration at 11 a.m., event begins at noon. 1 to 3 p.m., sledding at Cassadaga Country Club, 55 Frisbee Road, bring own equipment. Hot chocolate, cookies available. At 2:50 p.m. meet for 3 p.m. tour, then cross country skiing/snowshoeing at Cassadaga Nature Park, 8115-8119 Route 60. Bring own equipment, carpool if possible..

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.

Inaugural The Lord’s Vineyard Chili Contest

St. Hedwig’s Social Hall, Townsend St., Dunkirk, 1 p.m. $10 entrance fee allows tasting, voting for all chilis. Snacks, desserts, drinks available. To compete, call/text Heather 716 410-4028. Prizes. Donations go toward moving sacred objects within The Lord’s Vineyard.

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.

“12 Angry Men” at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

Ethos presents: Lindsey Goodman, flute

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