WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

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.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Hassle-free shopping.

SUNY Curious and Creative Conversations Series

SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library garden area, 10 a.m. Free open to the public. Faculty members from diverse fields/disciplines will each present a 10-minute “lightning talk” about details of a scholarly, research or creative projects. Q & A follows each presentation. This week: Professor Jessica Hillman-McCord, Department of Theatre and Dance; Associate Professor Megan Urban, Department of Visual Arts and New Media; Assistant Professor Christopher Puglisi, clinical training director of the Clinical Mental Health counseling program.

Advent Recital

First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk, 19 W. Fourth St., noon. Don Fellows, Director of Music Emeritus of St. Paul R.C. Cathedral, Pittsburgh will perform an All-Bach Recital. Public welcome.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Mah Jongg (American) open play session

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No registration required.

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.

John T. Murray Post Auxiliary meatloaf dinner

111-113 Deer St., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. $12 donation – real mashed potatoes, meatloaf, vegetable, dessert. Presale appreciated – purchase at Post.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care’s Designer Bag Bingo

Lakewood American Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave., doors open at 5, bingo begins at 6 p.m. Tickets: $35 each, additional bingo cards, wallet cards available for $1 each. Refreshments for sale. See chpc.care/bingo for details, tickets.

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: “Becoming Led Zeppelin”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Bernard MacMahon explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, personal origin story. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Visiting Violin Recital: Ambroise Aubron with Fredonia faculty

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

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.

Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting

Chautauqua County Airport conference room, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown, 10 a.m. Public welcome.

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 to 5:45 p.m.

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.

Fredonia Young Artists Recital

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Presents artists studying at SUNY Fredonia School of Music. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.

Book Signing event with local artist Margo Reilly (Jill Krzyzanowicz)

Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. Event is for her second memoir: “When You Shake the Family Tree – A DNA Surprise Story.”

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.

JCC Uncommoners present: “LEAR” by Young Jean Lee

Robert Scharmann Theatre, 161 James St., JCC, Jamestown 7 p.m. A collision of Shakespeare’s King Lear, Sesame Street, Lee’s take on a father’s mortality. Audience discretion advised. Tickets $16 adults, $14 GSA/Seniors 60+, Students.

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, MARCH 28

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

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.

First Presbyterian Church soup suppers

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

Stockton Showcase and Seymour Library reopening

Stockton Library, 22 N. Main St., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Reception featuring all creative talent, businesses, organizations in Stockton. Celebrating reopening of Library next day. Hors d’oeuvres, sweets, champagne.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring Kody & Herren

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary drink from the Southern Tier Brewing Company or the RTPI bar, light bites by Elegant Edibles Catering, live music. Access to current exhibits. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

JCC Uncommoners present: “LEAR” by Young Jean Lee

Robert Scharmann Theatre, 161 James St., JCC, Jamestown 7 p.m. A collision of Shakespeare’s King Lear, Sesame Street, Lee’s take on a father’s mortality. Audience discretion advised. Tickets $16 adults, $14 GSA/Seniors 60+, Students.

“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

Father Bob’s Stations of the Cross

Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m.

Fredonia High School presents the musical “SOMETHING ROTTEN”

Fredonia Central School Auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. All tickets $10. Reserved tickets at fredoniamusical.com, any remaining tickets sold at the door.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Paul W. Mockovak, director. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door. Blend of mistaken identity, love, comedic chaos.

Fredonia Jazz Orchestra featuring Troy Roberts

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

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8:15 to 10 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 15, under 2 free. Pre-registration appreciated Luminary-lit trail, creative light displays, laser light shows, ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn, other food for sale. Live entertainment. Bring cash for small purchases, can buy small LED lights, glasses that refract light. Bring a flashlight. Opens at 7:30 p.m

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

East Dunkirk Fire Department indoor yard sale, vendor fair

10949 S. Roberts Road, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also basket raffle, 50-50, refreshments.

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.

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.

Join CHQ – A Community Fair

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 1 to 4 p.m. Free event. Screening of documentary “Join or Die,” also a mini documentary featuring local leaders, joiners looking at why getting involved locally matters. Talk with local organizations welcoming new members.

Lenten presentation: “The Man on the Shroud – But Who Do You Say I Am?”

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 2 p.m. Presenters: Jeffrey Skurka, Catherine C. Osborn. Opportunity for questions. All welcome. Free admission.

Stockton Showcase and Seymour Library reopening

Stockton Library, 22 N. Main St., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Reception featuring all creative talent, businesses, organizations in Stockton. Celebrating reopening of Library next day. Hors d’oeuvres, sweets, champagne.

Portland Fire Department meat raffle

6481 W. Main Road.

Collaborative Children’s Solution 4th Annual Red Carpet Gala

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 11 p.m. $25. Ladies only – dancing, desserts, cash bar, basket raffle. Proceeds benefit Jamestown Public Schools Garden Clubs, CCS Prom Dress Experience.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: The Great Wide Open: A Tribute to Tom Petty

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Tickets $20.

“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

JCC Uncommoners present: “LEAR” by Young Jean Lee

Robert Scharmann Theatre, 161 James St., JCC, Jamestown 7 p.m. A collision of Shakespeare’s King Lear, Sesame Street, Lee’s take on a father’s mortality. Audience discretion advised. Tickets $16 adults, $14 GSA/Seniors 60+, Students.

Fredonia High School presents the musical “SOMETHING ROTTEN”

Fredonia Central School Auditorium, 425 E. Main St., 7:30 p.m. All tickets $10. Reserved tickets at fredoniamusical.com, any remaining tickets sold at the door.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Paul W. Mockovak, director. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door. Blend of mistaken identity, love, comedic chaos.

Audubon Lights

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8:15 to 10 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 15, under 2 free. Pre-registration appreciated Luminary-lit trail, creative light displays, laser light shows, ends at the Nature Center with a warm fire, hot drinks, popcorn, other food for sale. Live entertainment. Bring cash for small purchases, can buy small LED lights, glasses that refract light. Bring a flashlight. Opens at 7:30 p.m

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Centaur Stride “Healing with Horses” Walk-a-thon

Chautauqua Mall, 318 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood. Registration $20 by email:info@centaurstride.org, fee waived if more than that is collected from sponsors. Sign in 1:30 ro 2 p.m. in front of Old Navy, walk from 2 to 3 p.m. Money goes to support horses that offer therapy through the Centaur Stride program.

Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Paul W. Mockovak, director. General public $20 advance, $25 door; student $5 advance, $10 door. Blend of mistaken identity, love, comedic chaos.

“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward at Lucille Ball Little Theatre

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

Lenten Taize prayer

The Lord’s Vineyard, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church site, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Blends song, silence, Scripture into a 40-minute service appropriate for Christians of all denominations. Runs each Sunday evening during Lent.

MONDAY, MARCH 31

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Country Kids on the Fly

15 Main St., 5:30 p.m. Free program for ages 8+, adults welcome, too. Learn fly tying, fishing techniques. All tools, materials provided.

Town of Hanover Public hearing on potential battery storage system

Silver Creek High School cafeteria, 1 Dickinson Drive, 6 p.m.

Fredonia Flute Ensemble and Fredonia Bassoon Ensemble

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