THURSDAY, MARCH 13

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.

Women in Networking: Child Care Impact on Workforce”

Small Business Development Center, JCC, , 241 James Ave., Carnahan Center. Jamestown. Luncheon 11:30 a.m., presentation noon to 1 p.m. $19. Presenters: Beth Starks, Susan Marker. Bring business cards to network. Pre-registration required. Email sbdc@mailsunyjcc.edu

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium Afterschool Elementary program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.

CHQ Chamber Hanover Committee Sip & Celebrate

Merritt Estate Winery, 2264 King Road, Forestville, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary snacks from Merritt Estates, pizza from Villagio Italiano, cash bar. 50/50 drawing, prize raffles. No charge for Chamber members, others $10. Register at chqchamber.org

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.

Jazz at Domus Fare

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Christine Jensen, saxophone; Nick Weiser, piano; Kieran Hanlon, bass; John Bacon, drums; Elliot Scozzaro, saxophone. Reserved seating. For details, see fredoniajazzsociety.com

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.

Main Street Studio presents: “The Secret Garden”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Mary is uprooted from her privileged life in India, must move in with her mysterious uncle, discovers secrets.

Chautauqua County American Legion monthly meeting

Cassadaga Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple St., 7 p.m.

Folk music on the guitar

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

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, MARCH 14

Brocton Central School annual Wellness Living event

Brocton School, 7:30 a.m. Free well-child checks, basic dental exams, retina exams, Veterans help, information from 78 providers, speakers, free breakfast for those in attendance.Food trucks to purchase lunch, snacks.

Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends welcome

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends

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: Needle Felting workshop

7 Day St., Fredonia, 3 to 5 p.m. Presenter: local artist Emma De La Laine. Adults, children 10+ with an adult. $15 for materials. Make a needle felted bluebird ornament. Registration requested. Call 716 672-8051.

First Presbyterian Church soup suppers

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Soup, salad, dessert. Dinner by donation, proceeds benefit building fund.

Movies at the Reg: “One of Them

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Keke Palmer, SZA in comedy about roommates racing against time to avoid eviction. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Main Street Studio presents: “The Secret Garden”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Mary is uprooted from her privileged life in India, must move in with her mysterious uncle, discovers secrets.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

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.

Turn the River Green

Jamestown Riverwalk, 15 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to noon. Kids’ activities 10 a.m., Jamestown’s Lucky Leprechaun turns the river green at 11 a.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Bead Bracelet party

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For all ages and abilities. Pre-registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Live at the Met: Fidelio

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Stars soprano Lise Davidsen in Beethoven’s opera about a faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from tyranny.

Main Street Studio presents: “The Secret Garden”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Mary is uprooted from her privileged life in India, must move in with her mysterious uncle, discovers secrets. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ ham dinner

733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. $13. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel corned beef and cabbage dinner

165 Central Ave., Silver Creek after 4:30 p.m. Mass. $15 includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, rye bread, Bailey’s chocolate cake, drink. Reservations by March 10 at olomc14136@gmail.com

Cinema Series: “Wicked”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in a reimagining of the story of the Wizard of Oz. $7 adults, $6.50 Opera House members/seniors, $5 students.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

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.

Brocton Preceptor Beta Epsilon towel bingo fundraiser

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., 1 to 4 p.m. Doors open at noon. Bath, beach towels for winners of unique bingo game. Also Chinese auction, 50/50. Treats during intermission. Free punch, coffee. Money raised donated locally throughout the year to assist families, individuals, organizations in need.

Trinity Episcopal Church Women Mid Lenten Tea

Garland Hall, back of Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 3 p.m. Speakers: Jake Wilkins, Ted Lee. Topic: Honduras mission details of setting up temporary clinics for pregnant women and infants. Any donations collected from the free-will offering will be used for the Honduras Health initiative. Public welcome. Event closes with Q & A, afternoon tea..

Lenten Taize prayer

The Lord’s Vineyard, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church site, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Blends song, silence, Scripture into a 40-minute service appropriate for Christians of all denominations. Runs each Sunday evening during Lent.