MONDAY, DEC. 30

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Night – Crafting Fun with Miss Jessica

15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. For all ages. Caregiver must remain with child. All materials provided.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31

The Grandview of Ellington presents: Noon Year’s Eve Party

1116 W. Hill Road, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family friendly day time event for families with littles that can’t stay up to cheer on the New Year. $5 cover charge per person, under age 2 – free. For details, call Deven at 716 489-7615.

New Year’s Eve Prime Rib Buffet and masquerade party

Peek’n Peak, Bistro 210, 1405 Olde Road, Clymer. For reservations, call 716 355-4141 ext. 7146.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club New Year’s Eve Party

1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, live band “Iron Eyes” 7 to 10 p.m. Members, eligible guests. Dues payable until Jan. 31, 2025.

The Grandview of Ellington presents: Rocking Down the Clock Decades Party

1116 W. Hill Road, 8 p.m. Adults only New Year’s Eve party featuring DJ Payne. For details, call Deven at 716 489-7615.

Fredonia New Year’s Eve ball drop

In front of the White Inn, 52 E. Main St. The Smith Brothers will play live music inside the White Inn from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free ball drop event outside begins at 11:30 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1 New Year’s Day

Imagine Forestville First Day Hikes event

Forestville Hiking Trail, 1 to 3 p.m. Hot cocoa, s’mores over a portable fire pit offered.

THURSDAY, JAN. 2

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club 536 Central Ave., 5:30 p.m. Read, discuss novels ranging from classics to contemporary. Reserve titles online, at the library or call 716 366-2511.

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.

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, JAN. 3

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Above and Below the Allegheny River with Piper VanOrd 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6.

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 Gallery Walk

RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Must be an RTPI member or purchase regular museum admission. Limit 15 persons. Reservations at 716 665-2473,

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons can join in role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director for details.

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 4 to 7 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. Fish fry and full service bar available. Reservations recommended for fish fry. Dine in or take out.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4

Lakeshore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New and vintage items. Chance for two VFW free fish dinners. 50/50. Saturday breakfast of coffee, breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or lunch of homemade soup of the week, pizza and wings can be purchased.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Build challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. For ages 5 to 12. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration required. 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.

SUNDAY, JAN. 5

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7

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.

Chautauqua County Planning Board monthly meeting

Mayville Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, room 331, 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8

Tops NY 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.

Westfield Alzheimer’s free Social Program (Respite)

First United Methodist Church of Westfield, 101 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trained volunteers provide arts, crafts, games. Handicapped accessible. Caregivers welcome to stay if there is separation anxiety. For details, call Gail at 716 867-2319.

TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 35 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.

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.

Movies at the Reg – “A Real Pain”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin as mismatched cousins reuniting for a tour through Poland to honor their grandmother.. $8 at the door, $10 online or via phone.

THURSDAY, JAN. 9

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.

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.

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, JAN. 10

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 Gallery Walk

RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Must be an RTPI member or purchase regular museum admission. Limit 15 persons. Reservations at 716 665-2473,

e.da.co Eclectic Dance Company) Winter Showcase

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., all tickets $12 (children under 2 free).

Movies at the Reg – “A Tribute to the Empress and the Queen” Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. The soulful hits of Gladys Knight presented by Rozz Chapman. Tickets $65, $55, $45.

SATURDAY, JAN. 11

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers – Winter Wetlands1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children 3 to 8 with an adult. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by Dec. 12. Snack provided after hike. Dress for weather. Craft if time.

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.

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.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Soup, salad, roll, cookies. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

TUESDAY, JAN. 14

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Hear My Voice: Women’s Suffrage

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. or 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Free event, registration required due to space limitations. Call 716 483-6646.

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 Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting

228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m.