TUESDAY, DEC. 17

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More Home School Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m.

County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors meeting

Center for Innovation & Economic Development, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10:30 a.m., also via Live Stream on YouTube; Zoom. Followed by Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting (CREDC), followed by Chautauqua County Capital Resource Corporation meeting (CRC).

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.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka!

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. STEAM program for elementary students.

Darwin R. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.

Free Classic movie at Lake Shore Center of the Arts

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. “Of Human Bondage,” John Cromwell, 1934.

Swedish folk dance class

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave, Ext., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Old dances, village dances, new dances. Singles, couples welcome. Bring shoes with smooth soles and low flat heels. Meets Tuesdays. Call 716 489-4646 for details.

Shooters Committee on Political Education (S.C.O.PE.) meeting

VFW Post 8647, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville, 7 p.m. Discussion of defending rights of New York gun owners. Open to public.

Free fly-tying fishing classes

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costelly Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor Alberto Rey. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18

TOPS NY No. 890 meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Discussion Group

Virtual event, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Alisha at 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Hassle-free shopping..

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk Marsh Memorial Advent Recital

119 W. Fourth St., noon. Dr. JiHyun Woo, organ, Dr. Linda Phillips, piano, will offer music, opportunity for peaceful reflection, contemplation. Public welcome.

Sinclairville Free Library Early Literacy program “Child’s Play”

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For ages two to preschool with caregivers. Library Assistant Jessica Huling presents engaging stories, social play, crafts, songs. Siblings also welcome. Register by calling 716 962-5885.

TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 41 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Neighborhood Nature with Corinne Kelly

15 Main St., 4 p.m. Hands-on program encourages kids to explore, connect with animal, plants, ecosystems in own backyards. Ages 7+ . Register at 716 962-5885.

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome.

THURSDAY, DEC. 19

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.

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: Eureka!

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. STEAM program for elementary students.

Genealogy Support Group Research Night/Christmas party

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 4 to 8 p.m. Bring Christmas cookies.

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.

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.

Chautauqua County Democratic Committee holiday party

Sheridan VFW 2556 Route 20, 6 to 8 p.m. Local Democratic party members, supporters invited. Michael Bobseine, Susan Parker will be recognized for their dedication. Refreshments, cash bar. Free will donations to PO Box 1218, Dunkirk, NY 14048 or at door. To RSVP, for details, call 716 499-9628..

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting

Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

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/.