THURSDAY, JAN. 16

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium afterschool elementary program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m.

Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting

Chautauqua County Airport building, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown, 4 p.m. Public welcome.

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.

CHQ Chamber Business After Hours

Ballgame Heroes, 501 W. Third St., Jamestown, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wear Bills or other NFL gear. Complimentary pizza, wings, beverages, network with others. Bring business cards. Each Chamber member can send 2 people for free. $10 for non-members or those over the 2-person limit. Pre-register at www.chqchamber.org

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.

Chautauqua County Board of Health quarterly meeting

HRC Building, Fourth floor conference room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. Anyone seeking information or wishing to attend should call 716 753-4082.

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.

Lakeshore Center for the Arts “Songwriters Circle”

Westfield’s First Presbyterian Church, upstairs venue, 7:30 p.m. Features Michael Gerholdt, Steve Spears, Keith Medley, Tim Wright. Admission $10. See lakeshorecenterforthearts.com for details, reservations.

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. 17

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,

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. Teen and YA patrons can join in role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director for details.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Freeform Fridays

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m. Games, activities for older kids, families.

Silver Creek High School presents: Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students, seniors. Reserve at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz

Movies at the Reg – “Conclave”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Ralph Fiennes as a Cardinal who uncovers dark secrets as the Catholic Church leaders decide on a new Pope. $8 at the door, $10 online or via phone.

SATURDAY, JAN. 18

Snowmobile transactions event

Chautauqua County DMV, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Complete all paperwork for snowmobile registrations, gain info regarding joining the Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club. For details, call 716 753-4229.,

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.

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.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/Rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.

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.

Digital Detox at the Library

Mary E. Seymour Library, 18 Maple Ave., Cassadaga 1 to 3 p.m. Turn in your device, receive a token of appreciation. Can read, craft, play non-computer games, participate in guided meditation, drawing activity. Coffee, baked goods available for cash or pre-purchased coupon.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., weather permitting. Rides start at 1 p.m. leaving every half hour from the parking lot near the Chautauqua Bookstore with the last ride at 3 p.m. Adults $5, children $3. Tickets at bookstore. Wagons are uncovered, dress for weather.

St. John’s United Church of Christ turkey dinner

733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. $13, includes dessert. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.

Silver Creek High School presents: Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students, seniors. Reserve at silvercreekhs.seatyourself.biz

SUNDAY, JAN. 19

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County worship service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, or via Zoom, 11 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Ted Lee. Topic: Fredonia Honduras Medical Brigades.

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Institution, 10 Roberts St., weather permitting. Rides start at 1 p.m. leaving every half hour from the parking lot near the Chautauqua Bookstore with the last ride at 3 p.m. Adults $5, children $3. Tickets at bookstore. Wagons are uncovered, dress for weather.

Winter Family Fun Day at the Camp at Findley

2334 Sunnyside Road, Clymer, 1 to 4 p.m. Sledding, hot cocoa bar, cookies, snowman building contest. Free event. Donation of a warm clothing item for those in need appreciated.

MONDAY, JAN. 20

Northern Chautauqua County Juneteenth Celebration Committee annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon

Clarion Hotel, 30 E. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, 11:45 a.m. Theme – “We Won;t Go Back – Unity = Strength.” Presentation of the Janice D. Slaton, Esq., scholarship. Attendees encouraged to bring a book for the “See Me” Literacy Drive or donate funds to purchase relevant books or games. For reservations, details, contact Ms. Loretta Slaton Torain at 716 366-1102.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Cub Scout Pack 267

DeJohn’s Italian Spaghetti House, 26 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 to 7 p.m. $15. Includes spaghetti, meatballs, side salad, bread. Desserts available for purchase at time of dinner pick-up.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Books Unlimited Adult Fiction Book Club

15 Main St., 7 p.m. This month’s title: “The Address” by Fiona Davis. See sinclairvillelibrary.org to register, reserve a copy.