THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’ Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main 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: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., SIlver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 6 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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. Limit of 10 children, 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.

Constitution Day presentation with WKBW-TV political analyst Robert McCarthy

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, Room S204. Address covers the First Amendment, the 2024 election and the relationship between politicians and reporters. Lunch at noon. All are welcome to interact with the speaker following the luncheon.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium for elementary students

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Play, create, inspire, imagine.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Drift Restaurant at Hideaway Bay Resort, 42 Lake Ave., Silver Creek, 5 p.m. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, networking opportunities with local businesses. Chamber member businesses may send two people for free, $10 per person for additional and non-members. Reservations appreciated. See www.chqchamber.org

PASTA – Parenting a Second Time Around program

Chautauqua County Office of Mental Hygiene Dunkirk Center, 60 Franklin Ave., Dunkirk, 5 to 6:30 p.m. First in a series of eight workshops designed to address the unique challenges faced by second-time caregivers. Space limited, registration required. Call Tammie Shioleno at 716 346-5431. Sponsored by Chautauqua Tapestry and Chautauqua County Department of Mental Health.

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.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Fredonia Jazz Festival presents Jazz at Domus Fare

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Benny Benack, trumpet and vocals with Nick Weiser, piano, Nicholas Walker, bass and Gregory Edwards, drums. Reserved seating. (ticketed event). For details, see fredoniajazzsociety.com

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Hand sewing with instructor Candy Kuppel

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 10 and up. Limit 5 per session. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 p.m. Smackdab, Olmstead Dub System.

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.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 pm. Public welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

Chautauqua Town Historical Society presents: Author Paul Leone: Stories of Interesting Happenings and Characters of Local Folklore

Town of Chautauqua Building meeting room, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Open to the public, free event.

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, SEPT. 20

Studebaker Swap Meet

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Kinzua Region Chapter Studebaker Drivers’ Club. Vendors, display, refreshments by JJ’s Backyard Barbecue and Catering of Forestville. For details, contact Steve Grant, 814 779-5553.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: Fighting and Aggression

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Building a Writing Career

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attend in person or online. Instructor: John Brantingham. Four week program. This week: discussion on obtaining grants and literary citizenship. Register at director@sinclairvillelibrary.org.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Angel Gowns of WNY

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 p.m. Angel Gowns will discuss its mission to create beautiful final photo and burial gowns handcrafted by volunteers and donated to offer comfort to grieving families during their time of loss. A display of crocheted hats for Angel Babies crafted by the library’s The Secret Society of Twisted Stitchers will be on display at the library during the month.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels. No registration required

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk 311 Curtis St. Jamestown, 2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 716 665-2473. Limit 15 people. Must be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Free Form Fridays

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. Students and families.

Mental Health Association Art in Recovery exhibit

Grace Lutheran Church, 601 Eagle St., Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. Art displayed features paintings, fiber arts, photography created by participants in weekly Art in Recovery classes at both MHA’s Jamestown, Dunkirk recovery centers. Created in recognition of International Overdose Drug Awareness Day. Free event. Open to public. Refreshments.

Movies at the Reg: “Despicable Me 4”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Gru, Lucy and family welcome Gru Jr. and flee new enemies Maxime and Valentina. Tickets $7.

Fredonia Jazz Festival presents The Fredonia Jazz Orchestra.

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Under the direction of Dr. Nick Weiser, the primary student ensemble from the university’s acclaimed jazz program and music school. For details, see fredoniajazzsociety.com. Free event, open to the public.