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Community Calendar

THURSDAY, AUG. 16

DFT Telephone Company Retirees meeting, 9 a.m., Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk. All retirees invited. Always the third Thursday of the month.

Literacy Volunteer book sales, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit adult literacy programs.

Brooks Memorial Hospital Retirees’ luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Kettle & Keg, 243 Lake Shore Drive E. Dunkirk.

The Chautauqua Center Family Fun Day, 1 to 3 p.m., Salvation Army, 704 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Backpack and school supply giveaway, day, music, face painting, obstacle course. animal exhibit, food, carnival. Parent/caregiver must be present with child/teen for backpack giveaway. For details, call 484-4334.

Gowanda Moose Lodge cruise on in cars and bikes, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 201 Aldrich St. Food and drink specials. Benefits “Raise the Roof” project.

Chautauqua Blind Association “Intrigue Your Senses with an Evening of Wine and Art” fund-raiser, 5 p.m., 21 Brix Winery, 6654 West Main Road, Portland. $25 per person. Wine by the glass, hors d’oeuvres, music by harpist Hannah Finson. Auction begins at 6 p.m. Call CBA at 664-6660 for tickets. Proceeds support Youth Vision Screening Program that CBA provides for children 3 to 6 years of age.

Rosary for Peace in the Middle East and in our world, 5:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. All are welcome for this half hour once a month.

Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series presents: headliner “Chicago Authority,” Dunkirk Pier. Opening act: “Zen City” at 5:25 p.m.

Summer Free Concert Series: Barbara Jean (jazz). Rainbow the Clown. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lakeside Park. Route 394, Mayville. Bring seating. Food by Maple Springs Fire Dept., popcorn and water by Mayville Fire Dept., 50/50 drawing.

Untouchables Concert, 6:30 p.m., Ryckman Park, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Sponsored by Ahira Hall Memorial Library and Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY. Bring a chair or blanket. Free event.

Revitalize Dunkirk meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia State University Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. All community members welcome.

Al Anon Steps to Serenity weekly group meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.

Rational Recovery weekly meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Dunkirk.

Freedom in Fredonia Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, 7 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. This group is closed (for addicts only).

A Chautauqua County History Lecture: “Victorian Mourning Practices,” 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St. Presenter: Silver Creek Historian Jamie Rocque. Video, photographs, lecture. Call 679-1891 for details or see www.fredopera.org. Free admission, donations accepted.

Adams Movie Night presents: “Cinema Paradiso,” 8 p.m., 600 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Free event, open to the public, bring seating. Popcorn served.

Health and wellness

Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors welcome. Donation: $1.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 6 p.m. to close, Russell Joy Park, Howard Street, Fredonia. Call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729 for details.

Games and hobbies

Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Everyone is invited to make items for community needs. Newcomers can learn skills. Bring a craft to work on, or meet new friends. $1 fee. Yarn donations welcome. Call Louise Kowal at 785-6039 for details or to donate yarn.

Pinochle: Birdie’s Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players welcome. For details, call Birdie at 679-1409.

Libraries

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Summer reading finale, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 15 Main St.. For ages Kindergarten through grade 6. Music activities, awards.

Collins Public Library presents: August afternoons in the library, 1 p..m., 2341 Main St. Enjoy crafts, stories and games. Ages 4 to 10. Sign-up appreciated.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Roblox Club, 6 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For ages 5 and up. Create adventures,. Play games, role play and learn with friends. Registration limited to 8 participants. Sign up by calling 934-3468.

South Dayton Village Library presents: Coloring, 6 to 8 p.m., 17 Park St., South Dayton. Supplies available for free or bring your own. No charge to attend. Seating limited. Call the South Dayton Village Hall at 988-3833 to sign up.

FRIDAY, AUG. 17

The Salvation Army presents: The Healthy Relationships Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Peek’N Peak Resort, 1405 Old Road, Clymer. Free conference open to professionals and community members. Keynote speech: Human trafficking. Additional workshops on parenting, domestic violence/sexual assault. Completely free event. Meals provided at no cost. Registration required. Call 294-5952.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association annual antique show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 4578 Cemetery Road off 380 Stockton. Gate fees adults:$5, under 14 free. Senior Citizen Day price for seniors: $3. Demonstrations of the way things were done in days past, such as saw mill, blacksmithing, printing press, veneer cutting of logs, quilt display, household items and many other displays. Good food, tractor pull, parade, flea market.

Lily Dale presents: MEDIUMSHIP FOR LIFE Brian Robertson & Simon James, Friday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, $350. Mediumship in the 21st Century is a philosophy for living. Spiritual communication is the voice of that understanding. Experience the vitality and naturalness of your faculties as they express themselves in your everyday lives as healers, speakers and inspirers. Let us help to guide you to expand & deepen your evidential mediumship through reconnection with your spiritual foundations. Enhance your everyday mediumship in the company of teachers who believe that the sacred art we practice is an outpouring of the devine within each of us.

Literacy Volunteer book sales, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit adult literacy programs.

Sheridan Happy Seniors meeting, 1 p.m., St. Bosco Hall, Route 20, Sheridan.

Sheridan Post 6390 VFW Auxiliary bake sale, 4:30 p.m. through dining hours at the regular Friday night fish fry, lobby of VFW Post, 2556 Main Road in Sheridan. Members asked to donate baked goods to sell.

Great Lakes Offshore Grand Prix Power Boat Racing, community parade at 5 p.m., Dunkirk waterfront. Music by “Red Rhythm” and “Eminence Front.”

Cassadaga Community Picnic at the beach (beach program ends), 5:30 p.m., 46 Park Ave. Bring a dish to pass.

B-side Uke Jam, 6 to 8 p.m., Costello Community Room, SUNY Fredonia. Intended for ukulele enthusiasts who are a step beyond beginners. Participants should be familiar with basic chords (C, F, Am, G, Em, D, Dm) and strumming, some picking. Everyone welcome, but moves at a quicker pace than usual jam sessions. For details, email Jill Reese at reese@fredonia.edu

Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, “A Message of Hope” group, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 327 Washington Ave., between Third and Fourth streets, Dunkirk. Open meeting for anyone who wants to not use drugs.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 7 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Bible-based, taught in videotape sessions by Tracy Strawberry.

Clean, Sober, Saved family and friends support group, 7 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency.

Lip Sync Battle, 9 p.m., Celoron American Legion, 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown. $10 per act entrance fee. Call 95111-6118 to register an act. Cash prizes, basket raffle. Admission: $5 presale, $10 at the door. Doors open at 7. Proceeds support Filling the Gap’s Mark Pacheco Working on Wonders (WOW) Fund, which provides money for people with disabilities to enjoy fun experiences.

Westfield Recreation presents: free family-oriented movie, dusk, Welch Field, Union Street.

Health and wellness

Stretch and tone with exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Donation: $1 per session.

Grape Belt Seniors Aerobics and Weights with Catherine, 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and conversation follows at 10 a.m. New members welcome.

Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting, 3:30 p.m., Steger Hi-Rise Apartments library, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. This is a 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from eating disorders. No dues, fees or weigh-ins.

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m., 45 Cliffstar Court. Everyone welcome.

Pinochle: Birdie’s Flock, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.

Dunkirk Elks bingo, 7 p.m.,428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call 366-1110.

Libraries

Mary E. Seymour Memorial Free Library presents: Family Night, 5 p.m., 22 N. Main St., Stockton.

SATURDAY, AUG. 18

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association annual antique show, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 4578 Cemetery Road off 380 Stockton. Gate fees adults:$5, under 14 free. Demonstrations of the way things were done in days past, such as saw mill, blacksmithing, printing press, veneer cutting of logs, quilt display, household items and many other displays. Good food, tractor pull, flea market, parade. Auction this day.

Rabies Immunization Clinic, 8 to 11 a.m., Town of Hanover Highway Department, 11966 Hanover Road, Silver Creek. Free to all dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. All pets must be on a leash or in a cage and pet owners should bring rabies vaccination records for each animal that will be receiving a shot. For details, call 753-4481. Attending veterinarian: Dr. Katie Ball.

Dunkirk Lighthouse/lightship weekend, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.,1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Gate fee: $8. Veterans, kids under 12 free. Best spot to observe the Speedboat races held in the Dunkirk Harbor noon to 4 p.m. Bleachers for viewing or bring own chair. Live band in the evening, craft, food, wine vendors. 50/50 raffle. French Indian War to Civil War.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s annual giant yard sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Floral Hall, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Hot dogs and drinks for sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also bake sake, basket drawings, and drawing for a 58″ Samsung full UHD/Smart LED TV. For details, see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 672-1991.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club, 9 a.m., Cassadaga Beach, 46 Park Ave., Cassadaga. Kids; Triathlon. For details, call 914-466-9214,

Great Lakes Offshore Grand Prix Power Boat Racing, Dunkirk waterfront. Also Beach Bash with world-renowned Sand Sculptor Dan Belcher. Half-time air show at 1:15 featuring Rick Volker. Food vendors. Music by “The FREEZE” and “The Rising.”

Fredonia Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, Church Street, Fredonia. Wide variety of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup products, plants, baked goods and artisan-quality crafts. Many special events weekly, including live music, children’s activities and cooking demonstrations. SNAP/EBT/WIC benefits welcome. See www.fredoniafarmersmarket.org for details.

Westfield Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Moore Park, 2 E. Main St. Offers locally grown produce, meat, organic foods, artisan craft vendors and more. Prepared foods, beverages also available.

South Dayton Mobile Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Dayton Village Square. Homemade pies, breads, sweet rolls, jams, fresh eggs, vendors of homemade crafts, home grown fruits and vegetables. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons and Fresh Connect coupons accepted. No fee for participation. Call Market Manager Linda at 672-9004 for details.

Car Seat Safety free fitting station event, 9 a.m. to noon, Westfield Fire Department, 20 Clinton St., Westfield. Sponsored by the Westfield Police Department. Held the third Saturday of each month. For details or to make an appointment, contact Officer Corbin Meleen at the Westfield Police Department, 326-3375. Bring child, car seat, vehicle and if possible, both the vehicle and car seat owner’s manuals.

Cross Roads Market, 6017 Westfield-Sherman Road, Westfield. Open with local vendors, artisans and crafters.

Lily Dale presents: MEDIUMSHIP FOR LIFE: Brian Robertson & Simon James, Friday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, $350. Mediumship in the 21st Century is a philosophy for living. Spiritual communication is the voice of that understanding. Experience the vitality and naturalness of your faculties as they express themselves in your everyday lives as healers, speakers and inspirers. Let us help to guide you to expand & deepen your evidential mediumship through reconnection with your spiritual foundations. Enhance your everyday mediumship in the company of teachers who believe that the sacred art we practice is an outpouring of the devine within each of us.

Lily Dale presents: OF EARTH AND SKY WISDOM FROM THE SACRED HOOP, John Two Hawks, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, $50. John Two-Hawks will impart wisdom from the Sacred Hoop, sharing some basic tenets of Lakota ways that all human beings can connect with. Learn an ancient perspective on what it means to live with your feet on the ground, with your hands to the heavens, and what it means to know your deep relationship to Mother Earth and all her children.

Literacy Volunteer book sales, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit adult literacy programs.

Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Healthy Pet Clinic, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pet Pantry, Lark Street behind P&;G Foods, Dunkirk. Dogs must be properly leashed; cats in carriers. Cash, credit cards accepted. Bring any previous rabies vaccination certificates and any veterinarian records from the past year, if available. Small co-pay requested for basic services. Other services, including heartworm, Lyme disease, and feline leukemia testing available at low cost.

Chautauqua County Humane Society Clear the Shelters event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 825 Strunk Road, Jamestown. Public no-cost adoptions of pets during this event. For details, call 665-2209 ext. 213.

Leon Town picnic, Leon Fire Department, New Albion Road, Leon. Sign in and registration at noon, flagpole dedication at 12:30 p.m., food at 1 p.m. Music by Sally Marsh noon to 4 p.m. Fire district residents asked to bring a dish to pass. No cost to attend. Games/activities for kids and adults. Historical presentations.

Pine Valley VFW Post #2522 car show and chicken barbecue, noon to 5 p.m. or until gone, Route 83, Cherry Creek. Dinner: $10 donation. Check in for car show at 11:15 a.m. Benefits cancer aid, research. Call 287-3126 for details.

St. Joseph’s Gowanda community meal, 4 to 6 p.m., 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Serving baked chicken, macaroni, salad, pickle, roll, watermelon and beverages. All welcome.

Nature program: “Ghost stories by the Fire,” 7 to 8 p.m., Long Point State Park trail head, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. Presenter: Author Paul Leone, Chautauqua County native shares historically based ghost stores. Stick around for ‘smores after the program. Free program. For details, call Amelia at 386-3165 ext 208.

Lily Dale presents: JOHN TWO-HAWKS CONCERT, 7 to 10 p.m., Auditorium, $25. With enchanting, spellbinding music & profound, inspirational wisdom, John Two-Hawks takes his audience on a journey into the soul of the indigenous spirit.

Cinema Series: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Village Hall. A portrait of Mr. Fred Rodgers, creative genius who inspired generations of children with compassion and limitless imagination. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students and children. Call 679-1891 or visit Fredopera.org. Rated PG-13, 94 minutes.

Health and wellness

Yoga on the Lawn, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek. On the lawn (gym in case of inclement weather). All welcome. Free. Ann Marie Hamlet, instructor.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 9 a.m. to noon, Russell Joy Park, Howard Street, Fredonia. Open play. Call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729 for details.

Libraries

South Dayton Library presents: free quilting classes with Claudia Youmans, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 17 Park St.

Cherry Creek Library presents: “Reading Rocks,” 9:30 a.m. to noon, 6778 Main St., All ages welcome. A focus is musical instruments.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: 1000 books before kindergarten celebration, 10 to 11 a.m., 15 Main St.. For all children participating in the program.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: kindergarten boot camp. 11 a.m. to noon, 15 Main St. Open to the community for any child/family going into kindergarten.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Young Authors Group, 11 a.m. to noon, 15 Main St. New project: young authors will write, illustrate, and craft a digital narrative. Opportunity to explore media story telling at its various stages. Ages 8 to 17. Director: SUNY Fredonia student Sara Kibbler. To register and for details, call 962-5885.

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