THURSDAY, OCT. 17

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.

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 Department of Planning and Development public meeting to discuss local waterfront revitalization programs

Dunkirk Fire Murphy Training Grounds, 665 Brigham Road, Dunkirk, 5 p.m. For details, email Courtney Domst at domstc@chqgov.com.

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.

Lake Erie Seiche-caused flooding meeting

Lake Erie Beach Volunteer Fire Hall, 9483 Lake Shore Road, Angola, 6 to 8 p.m. Registration encouraged at https://bit.ly.shorelinepreparednessworkshop1024. Speakers Roy Widrig, Judith Levan address seiche forecasting, shoreline changes, how to manage shoreline erosion, flooding.

Chautauqua County Camera Club presentation

North Harmony Harmony Senior Center, 5377 Stow Ferry Road, 6 p.m. Presentation by Jamestown-born photographer Michael Samuelson, world-traveler. Light refreshments. All welcome. For details, email c4photowalk@gmail.com

Sinclairville Free Library presents: drumming event

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Free event, drums provided. Leader: Nicole Zenns, CVCS music instructor.

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 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716 672-1991 for information.

Nightmare Castle Phantasmagoria at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 p.m. Guests will remain seated and stationary throughout the performance as unnerving terrors unfold before them. $12.

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, OCT. 18

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

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

Chautauqua County Office for the Aging nutrition workshop

Fredonia First Methodist Church, 25 Church St., 11 a.m. Part one of a four part series. For reservations, call 716 753-4582.

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. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Free Form Fridays

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

First Presbyterian Church Souper Suppers

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

Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle

Celoron Legion, 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Celebrity guest stars Valerie Valentino performing as Cher; Coco Vega performing as Tina Turner. Doors open at 6, contest begins at 8 p.m. Prize drawings, Halloween costume contest. Presented by Filling the Gap and The Resource Center to provide funds so people with disabilities can enjoy experiences they couldn’t otherwise afford. Admission $20.

Harvest Moon Festival and Tours

Downtown Fredonia, meet heroes and villains of Fredonia’s history portrayed by volunteer actors along a horse-drawn trolley tour. Tours run 7 to 10 p.m. Last about 40 minutes. $25 per person. Light refreshments at the gazebo. A brochure summarizing the tour is available for $2. Advanced tickets required. See www.festivalsfredoniany.org

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Dracula the Musical”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Nightmare Castle Phantasmagoria at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 p.m. Guests will remain seated and stationary throughout the performance as unnerving terrors unfold before them. $12.

1891 Fredonia Opera House spotlight series: “Unsinkable Women: Stories and Songs from the Titanic”

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Award-winning actress Deborah Jean Templin stars in a one-woman show bringing to life nine famous figures including Madeline Astor, the Unsinkable Molly Brown, stewardess Violet Jessop and Nora, an English music hall performer. Adults $25, Opera House members $23, students $10.

Fredonia Jazz Showcase

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

SATURDAY, OCT. 19

U.S. Coast Guard Dunkirk Flotilla 34 Boat America class

VFW Post 8647, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville. Registration 8 a.m., class 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $35 cash or check made out to USCG AUX 9ER 34. Ages 10+. Needed for all operators of power boats and personal watercraft (jet skis) in 2025. Certificate provided upon completion of the 8 hour course and exam. Low-cost lunch available or bring own. For details, call 716 875-4095.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Church Street, downtown Fredonia at Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society can drive

Roberts Road parking lot, 9 a.m. to noon. All funds raised will be used for the preservation of all religious and historical items of Blessed Mary Angela Parish.

Trinity Episcopal Women annual fall rummage sale

Garland Hall, behind Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clean items, reasonably priced. Help support community service projects.

Sweetest Day Expo/ School Arch Festival

Brocton Central School, use gym entrance, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors, businesses, community outreach, live music, food trucks. Flu shots available.

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.

W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend

Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie St., Little Valley, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission, local arts, crafts, products. Door prizes, Chinese auction raffle, cider, donuts, more. See the woolly bear caterpillars up close, get their winter weather prediction.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Sing Along

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Free, for all ages. Leader: Hope Fredrickson.

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: Grounded

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adult $20, Opera House members $18, students $10.

Partners in Kind “Dip ‘n Sip Potluck

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 1 p.m. Learn about projects, bring n/a beverage or fall-inspired dip. Accepting blanket donations. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/share/Gg/dwfbqgA9MKePy/

“Faces in the Crowd” workshop

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 75 Center St., Gowanda, 1 to 4 p.m. Presenter Valerie Walawender’s program uses a unique approach to invite participants to navigate interpersonal differences (age, gender, ethnicity, etc.) with empathy, understanding. Pre-register at 716 597-5990. Limited space.

Fredonia Choral Showcase

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

10th anniversary celebration St. Gianni Pregnancy Outreach Center Chautauqua

Blessed Mary Angela St. Hedwig Church 324 Townsend St. Dunkirk 4 p.m. Mass. Reception following Mass at St. Hedwig Social Hall, 6 p.m. Free will offering. Basket raffle, 50/50. Reservations required. Call Kathy at 716 366-0899.

St. Joseph’s community meal

St. Joseph’s Church basement, 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m. Chicken salad wrap, chips, applesauce, dessert. Eat-in only.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Swiss steak 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.

Dom Polski Club Polish dinner

Harvest Moon Festival and Tours

Pumpkin contest for children. Decorated pumpkins (pre-carved or painted) can be dropped off at the gazebo between 5 and 6 p.m. Judged by age category and creativity. Attach a label with child’s name, age, phone contact. Winners announced prior to 7 p.m. tour. Gift bags for participating children. Downtown Fredonia, meet heroes and villains of Fredonia’s history portrayed by volunteer actors along a horse-drawn trolley tour. Tours run 7 to 10 p.m. Last about 40 minutes. $25 per person. Light refreshments at the gazebo. A brochure summarizing the tour is available for $2. Advanced tickets required. See www.festivalsfredoniany.org

CHQ Professionals Group Halloween Party

Clarion Hotel, Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6 to 10 p.m. Open to all professionals age 21 +. $10 advance, $15 at the door. Face painting by local artist Patti, tarot card readings, chance to meet medium Ivy River. Catered by Steelbound Brewery. Authentic Indian cuisine. Cash bar. Costume contest. For tickets, details, call 716 363-3770.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Dracula the Musical”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Nightmare Castle Phantasmagoria at the Spire Theater

317 E. Third St., Jamestown. 7, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 p.m. Guests will remain seated and stationary throughout the performance as unnerving terrors unfold before them. $12.

Dunkirk Lighthouse Investigative Ghost Tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive, 7 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Call 716 366-5050 in advance, limit people per tour. Presented by Village Haunts.

Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls! Halloween Burlesque Show

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. 21+ show. Wicked humor, classic horror icons meet sultry dance routines. Mid show Halloween costume contest. Online presale $10, $15 at door.

Fredonia College Symphony with Concerto winner Mario Qing Fei Chai, pianist

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