THURSDAY, FEB. 27

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: Crafty Diem – Jute

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium afterschool elementary program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Historical Society of Brocton and Portland, NY meeting

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 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/.

FRIDAY, FEB. 28

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,

Art After 5 at RTPI featuring Tyler McClain’s one-man band acoustic show

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, full access to the museum, a complimentary beverage from the RTPI bar, light bites.

Fredonia Music Therapy showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 7 p.m.

Danza Performing Arts Academy presents: DANZACO Showcase

Silver Creek High School, 7 p.m. $7 donation.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 34 Safe Boating class

Via Zoom, 8 hour course begins at 9 a.m. Meets requirement for safe boating course for power boat operators. Fee $35. Must have email address, computer with operating camera, microphone. Students must be at least 10 years old. Register at uscgaux9er@gmail.com, see payment details.

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: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free-build. Limit 10 children. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

World War II Veterans Club Weidner’s chicken barbecue

216 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, noon to 4 p.m. Presale tickets $15 donation, available at Club, Lil Ginger’s. Drive through or dine in. All proceeds support local WWII veterans.

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.

“One Last Polka – Paczki Day Celebration

Blessed Mary Angela Parish, 1 to 5 p.m. Rescheduled from Dec. 1. Tickets from Dec. 1 will be honored. Those having Will Call tickets must notify Tony by Feb. 1 if still wanted. Unclaimed Will Call tickets go on sale Feb. 3. There is a waiting list.

Live at the Met: Aida

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Stars soprano Angel Blue in Verdi’s opera about the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country.

Movies at the Reg – “The Brutalist”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 4 p.m Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect Laszlo Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, his marriage. $8 at the door, $10 online or via phone.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

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.

First Sunday Story Time at Audubon

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Free for children and adults. Pre-registration appreciated by the day before. Children ages 2 to 10 with an adult. Enrollment limited to 15. Can stay after to explore the indoor nature play area, live animals, exhibits.