Coming up …
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
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.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Drop-in Lego Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 p.m. For all ages. Build with the library’s Lego collection. No registration necessary.
Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders Stroke and Head Injury Support Group
SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E14, 3 p.m. Sessions are open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Sessions include activities to help these survivors use compensation strategies to confirm communication skills, provide educational info and an opportunity to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. For details, contact Julie Williams, 716 673-4618.
Portland-Pomfret-Dunkirk Sewer District meeting
Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, 3 p.m. Public welcome.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! STEAM program
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
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
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pajama storytime
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For all ages. Wear favorite jammies, bring favorite stuffy, settle in for story, craft.. Advance registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.
League of Women Voters panel discussion: “The Immigrant Journey – Overcoming Obstacles and Building a Future in the United States”
Unitarian Universalist Church of Northern Chautauqua County, 222 Temple St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Speakers include Josephat Iyamuremiye, Andy Nash Cammarata, Momina DiBlasio, Sheila Starkey Hahn. Light refreshments. To attend, email Rebecca Huber-Ross at rhuberross@stny.rr.com
Free fly-tying fishing classes
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello 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.
Chautauqua County Chapter of Shooters Committee on Political Education (SCOPE) meeting
VFW Post 8647, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville, 7 p.m. Join discussions on “Defending the Rights of New York gun owners.” Open to public.
Cinema Series: “Eephus”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. In the mid-1990’s, 2 middle-aged recreational baseball teams face the loss of their playing field to make way for a new school. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students. At the beginning of the screening, 2 pair of Buffalo Bisons tickets will be given away.
Fredonia Wind Symphony
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 16
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.
Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 Retirees; Fredonia Professional Firefighters Local 2931 breakfast meeting
Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. Takes place third Wednesday of every month.
“Real” Game of Life Resource Fair
Gustavus Adolphus Family Services gymnasium, 200 Gustavus Avenue, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Chautauqua County youth ages 14 to 21. Connect with local organizations offering tools, guidance in employment, finances, education, housing, healthcare, transportation, more. Real-life skill-building activities. Chance for prizes.
SUNY civic engagement talk: “The World of Science Without Our Input
SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center Blue Lounge, noon to 12:50 p.m. Speaker: SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Michael Jabot. Free, public welcome. Light refreshments.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Mah Jongg (American) open play session
7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No registration required.
Movies at the Reg: “Paddington in Peru” – Spring Break Matinee
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Paddington embarks on a thrilling quest through the rainforests of the Amazon to find his aunt. He may recover a legendary treasure. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.
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.
Village of Fredonia public budget hearings
Village Hall, 9 Church St. 6 p.m. hearing regarding the overriding of the NY State tax cap. 6:30 p.m. hearing regarding the overall budget.
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.
Martz-Kohl Observatory presents: Lecture Series: Lost in Space: Space Exploration in Transition
176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Discussion moderator: author/board member Walter Pickut. Q & A session, tours. Viewing opportunities as weather permits. Dress for weather.
Fredonia Concert Band
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Vocal Jazz Night
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
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.
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.
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.
Brocton-Portland Ministerial Association Maunday Thursday Service
Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., 7 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church Maunday Thursday Service
11 Day St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. The Holy Eucharist of the Institution.
Songwriters Circle at Lake Shore Center for the Arts
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. $10. This month features Dee Adams, Chris Squire, Tom Robert, Paul Lamont.
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/.
Fredonia Jazz Flextet
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.