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.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Brocton-Portland Ministerial Association Good Friday services

W. Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, 12 p.m. Also Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., 7 p.m.

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.

Trinity Episcopal Church Good Friday Service

11 Day St., Fredonia, 12 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday..

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: “An Evening of Praise”

9 Church St., 6:30 p.m.

Two Lights event

American Legion Posts suggest lighting 2 lights at dusk in preparation for the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States in 2026

Movies at the Reg: “Paddington in Peru”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 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.