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THURSDAY, FEB. 6

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: The Right to Dream and Homefront/Warfront (Civil Rights Movement)

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

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.

Town of Hanover open house

68 Hanover St., Silver Creek, 5 to 6:30 p.m. No formal presentation, but offer input regarding the comprehensive plan.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 p.m. Read, discuss novels ranging from classics to contemporary. Reserve titles online, at the library or call 716 366-2511.

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.

Jamestown Community College Art Faculty exhibition opening reception

JCC, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 5 to 7 p.m. Free, open to public, light refreshments. Meet the artists, view their work.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. For children ages 5 to 12. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Limit of 10 children. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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, FEB. 7

SUNY Curious and Creative Conversations Series

SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library garden area, 10 a.m. Free open to public. Faculty members from diverse fields/disciplines will each present a 10-minute “lightning talk” about details of a scholarly, research or creative projects. Q & A follows each presentation. This week: Associate Professor Sam Kenney, Department of Theatre and Dance; Lecturer Allison Manning, Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences; School of Music Assistant Professor Amy Spears.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Coast to Coast: A Walk across England with Eileen and Jim Goodling

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons can join in role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director for details.

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 Flea Market and Sheridan VFW Auxiliary bake sale

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry. Dine in or take out.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Mamma Mia”

10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. Recommend purchase of online tickets in advance at https://cur8.com/26069/project/128232

Movies at the Reg – “A Complete Unknown”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m Timothee Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in the electric story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. $8 at the door, $10 online or via phone.

“12 Angry Men” at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

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

SATURDAY, FEB. 8

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Saturday breakfast of coffee, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased.

Villenova Burial Association annual “Love Remembered” bake sale

South Dayton Super Market, 303 Pine St., 9 a.m. Dozens of homemade goods, donation box. All donations defray maintenance, operating costs of the 200-year-old Villenova Cemetery.

First Baptist Church American Red Cross blood drive

876 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, to make appointments, call 716 366-6634.

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

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers – Skulls, Teeth and Bones

1600 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.

Chautauqua Striders Winter 5K Series

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron, 10 a.m. $20 per individual race.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Valentine’s Day Card Making

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For all ages to stop by to create beautiful one-of-a-kind greetings for their sweethearts. All materials provided. Valentine’s themed Thaumatropes. No pre-registration required.

Lakeshore Humane Society “Souper Bowl Saturday”

LHS Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of homemade soups, along with a soup bowl, will be available for purchase. Vegetarian options available first come, first serve. Warm up with soup while supporting LHS’s efforts to help dogs, cats in need of homes. For details, call 716 672-1991 as time becomes near.

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.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Menu: goulash, tossed salad, fruit, bread, cookie. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Dunkirk Lakeshore Bowling Association meat raffle

Sheridan VFW, 2556 Route 20, doors open at 6 p.m., first spin at 7 p.m. $5 admission includes beer, pop, door prizes. Also taking place: 50/50 raffle, lottery tree raffle. All welcome.

Gowanda High School Thespian Society presents: “Mamma Mia”

10674 Prospect St., 7 p.m. Recommend purchase of online tickets in advance at https://cur8.com/26069/project/128232

“12 Angry Men” at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

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

SUNDAY, FEB. 9

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

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.

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.