THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Within the Silence (Japanese Internment in America)

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.

County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Loan Committee meeting

BWB Building, Second floor board room, 201 W. Third St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. Also electronically via Live Stream on YouTube, Zoom. Open for public to attend in person.

Long Point String Band free community workshop

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, room 1080, 2:30 p.m. Short performance, discussion of traditional Appalachian string instruments, including mountain dulcimer, banjo, fiddle. Welcome to bring own instrument, learn group tune.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium Afterschool Elementary program

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Lego Club

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

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary, joint meeting with SAL

Dunkirk Memorial Unit 62, 211 Central Ave. Dessert 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m.

Fredonia Chamber Made Guitar

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

Video Game Orchestra – the Music of Nintendo

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Students free, community members $5.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

Roblin Steel Coffee Club

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

Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s annual spring rummage sale

Garland Hall back of church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clean spring, summer clothes, books, linens, kitchen items, holiday items, decorating articles, more.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: free Poetry class with John Brantingham

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to noon. for feedback, coaching; online through video lectures, Zoom-based office hours. Participants can join in as little or as much as desired. To register, email johnmbrantingham@gmail.com, In the subject, write “Poetry Class.”

Triple P-Positive Parenting discussion group

MHA, 31 Water St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. For details, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Dealing with Disobedience.

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 exhibition opening: Art that Matters to the Planet: Wild America

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Guest juror Kenn Kaufman. Full access to museum, drink from RTPI bar, light bites. $12,

Contemporary Stations of the Cross with music, candlelight

Holy Trinity RC Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Each station includes a contemporary reflection, related song performed by Our Lord’s Vineyard musicians.

Movies at the Reg: “Dog Man”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. When a faithful police dog and his human police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery fuses them together, dog man is born. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.

Folk in Fredonia: Long Point String Band

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Blend of old-time mountain music, bluegrass. $22 adults, $20 members, $10 students. Opening for the band will be members of Fredonia Old-Time Music Ensemble of SUNY Fredonia.

Fredonia Performing Arts Company presents: Sondheim’s “Company”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; students $5 advance, $10 door. On the eve of Robert’s 35th birthday, friends explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse to the confirmed bachelor. Music by Stephen Sondheim.

Fredonia World Mallets Ensembles

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/.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

Pancake breakfast, egg hunt

The Camp at Findley, 2334 Sunnyside Road, Clymer, 8 to 10 a.m. Pancakes, 2 breakfast sausages, beverage. Donation no less than $3 per person. Free Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m., prizes in every egg. Age groups 1 to 3; 4 to 7; 8 and up. Chance to win a free week of camp for 8+ group.

DMV Saturday hours to upgrade to REAL ID or enhanced license

Mayville DMV, 7 N. Erie St., 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. To apply, bring proof of identity, social security number, two proofs of residency. As of May 5, REAL ID, enhanced license or passport required for all passengers flying within the United States or entering secure federal facilities. For more details, see dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/enhanced-or-real-id.

Fredonia Easter Festival

9 a.m. to noon, breakfast with Easter Bunny at Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. Adults $7, children 4 to 12 $5, 3 and under free includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, drink. Picture with Easter Bunny $1. Crafts for kids. Craft vendors in basement of church 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.At 12:30 p.m. Easter egg hunt in Barker Common West.

Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s annual spring rummage sale

Garland Hall back of church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Clean spring, summer clothes, books, linens, kitchen items, holiday items, decorating articles, more.

Chautauqua County Historical Society annual meeting

Lakeshore Assembly of God, 252 E. Main St., Westfield. Meeting at 10 a.m. with annual report, updates on McClurg Museum. Around 10:45 a.m.. presentation by Maxwell Walters, curator of Fredonia’s Barker Museum. Topic: General Lafayette’s 1825 Fredonia visit; the village’s plans to celebrate the bicentennial of the visit the first week of June. Coffee, doughnuts. No reservations required. Free event, public welcome.

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.

Falconer Egg Hunt

Falconer Park, N. Phetteplace, 10 a.m. Ages 1 to 12, bring own baskets.

Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size. Other open hours are Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests can only receive 1 helping a month. This month: holiday fare: ham or Cornish hen.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Eggs, small and large

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Bemus Point Easter egg hunt

Bemus Point Golf Club and Tap House, 72 Main St., 10:15 a.m. Age groups: Pre-K and under; grades K-1; 2-3; 4-5. Also Easter Bunny visit.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Beverly Cleary 109th birthday celebration

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. Stories, crafts, games, 109 seconds of drop everything and read, cupcakes. All ages welcome. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468

Bluey Easter Carnival at Chautauqua Safety Village

2695 Route 394, Asheville, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 per person, kids 2, under free. Bluey-inspired games, carnival games, crafts, train ride, car track, Easter candy, fun houses, photo ops with Bluey, Bingo, Easter Bunny, Paw Patrol. Food, beverages available for purchase.

City of Jamestown Easter Egg Hunt

Allen Park soccer fields, West Virginia Boulevard, 11 a.m. For ages 12, under. Also Easter Bunny visit.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Danar Burkard and his new YA novel “Coasters Rule”

7 Day St.. Fredonia, 12 p.m. Meet author Burkard, purchase signed copies of his book.

Art & Architecture On Screen: Van Gogh – Poets and Lovers

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $15, $10 students. Hosted by the National Gallery in London..

“The Birds That Audubon Missed”: In-person program with author Kenn Kaufman

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 1 to 2 p.m. Participation free, registration required. Call 716 665-2473.

Blessed Mary Angela chicken, biscuit dinner/homemade goods bake sale

St. Hyacinth Lyceum, Pangolin St., Dunkirk, 4 to 6 p.m. Dine in or take out. $15, 2 for $25. Chicken, biscuits, mashed potatoes. Purchase tickets at Parish Center office, Holy Trinity complex, Central Ave. or Big Rick’s.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Pulled pork sandwich, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, fruit, cookie. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Frewsburg Lions Club drive-through chicken barbecue fundraiser for 10-year-old Jace Haase

Zion Lutheran Church parking lot, pick-up from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 3 Cs Catering, $18 includes half chicken, baked beans, macaroni salad, cookie or brownie. Jace is being treated for T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. Presale tickets recommended. Call 716 397-9485.

Fredonia Performing Arts Company presents: Sondheim’s “Company”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Bartlett Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. General public $20 advance, $25 at door; students $5 advance, $10 door. On the eve of Robert’s 35th birthday, friends explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse to the confirmed bachelor. Music by Stephen Sondheim.

Cinema Series: “Eephus”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. In the mid-1990’s, 2 middle-aged recreational baseball teams face the loss of their playing field to make way for a new school. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.