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Community Calendar

TODAY

Babe Ruth World Series fund-raiser: “World Series of Wheels” car/vendor craft show, Bergman Park, Baker Street, Jamestown. Pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 am. Chicken barbecue noon to 4 pm. Additional food concessions, door prizes, automobile related flea market, special attractions. Trucks, fire trucks, antique cars, sport cars, street rods, power sports, motorcycles. http://www.jamestownworldseries.org/carshow.html. Motorcycle run: kickstands up at 10:30. Spectator gate donation: adult $3; Children under 12 free. Gates open at 8.

Chautauqua County Fair, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Exhibits, shows, food, vendors, rides. 4 p.m.: Demolition Derby.

Annual Westfield Antique Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield. $7 admission. Features furniture, dining sets, glassware, silver, jewelry and more. For details, call 326-2977 or email cchs@mcclurgmuseum.org. 80 year old tradition.

Scandinavian Folk Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St. Cultural displays, food, activities, entertainment. Today’s ticket: $5.

Conewango Valley UMC summer picnic, noon, Conewango Valley Park, next to the church on 5517 Church St. Bring a dish to pass and chair. All welcome.

St. Dominic’s Parish and community picnic, noon, St. Patrick’s site grounds, 12 Central Ave., Brocton. Parishioners and the Brocton community are all invited to attend. Bring a dish to pass. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drink will be provided.

Farmers’ Market, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Ames Commons, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, Cassadaga. Local farmers and artisans. Produce, meats, baked goods, jams, jellies, maple syrup, honey, soaps and personal care items, knitted and sewn items, jewelry and more. FMNP/WIC VF/SNAP (EBT) accepted.

Lowriginal Mikey Strong Cancer Sucks Car Show, 1 p.m., Ottoway Park, 8000 Route 5, Westfield. Admission with donation. Judged car show, prizes, food and drinks, DJ, trophies, models, vendors. Raise money in memory of Michael Edwards III who was lost to cancer in 2016. Proceeds used to purchase a brick/bench at Roswell.

Workshop: Be Your Own Medium, 2 to 5 p.m., Spirit Art Gallery, Route 60, Cassadaga. Presenter: Dr. Craig Hogan. Helps people have their own afterlife associations. A valuable and unique way for people to communicate with their loved ones directly. Cost: $25. For details call 595-2921.

Valley Historical Society museum open house, 2 to 5 p.m., corner of Main and Lester streets, Sinclairvillle. Contains hundreds of artifacts from the Cassadaga Valley. No admission charge.

Ellington Community Church presents: Gospel Concert featuring “Sunny Side Up” Band with Brenda Carr, 3 p.m., 5009 Thornton Road, Ellington. Refreshments follow.

Labyrinthine Ways Peace Park “Walk in the Woods,” 6 to 8 p.m., 3829 Franklin Ave., Dunkirk. Free event. All ages welcome. Leader: Peter Miller. Also native scavenger hunt and campfire. Call 467-6030 for details.

MONDAY, JULY 23

Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter presents: Effective Communication Strategies, 6 p.m., James Prendergast Library Association, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Call 1-800-272-3900 for details.

Clean, Sober, Saved family and friends support group, 6 p.m., Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, 6813 Main St., Cherry Creek. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency. For details, call Percy at 532-1410.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 6 p.m. Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, 6813 Main St., Cherry Creek. Snacks provided. Bible-based, taught in videotape sessions by Tracy Strawberry. For details, call Percy at 532-1410.

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.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. With questions, call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114. Open play.

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Center crafts, 11 a.m., 45 Cliffstar Court.

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

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime and craft 4 to 5 year olds, 10:30 to 11 AND 11:15 to 11:45, 536 Central Ave. Children will listen to a story and make a craft or participate in an activity. Siblings and friends are always welcome. For details, call 366-2511.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: The “Explorers” summer reading program, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays OR Tuesdays, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Choose one weekly session. Ages: Going into PreK through going into second grade. Register by calling 672-8051 or stop by. Runs through Aug. 7.

Collins Public Library presents: Lap Sit with Miss Abbi, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Fun program for children ages 6 months to 2 years with a caregiver. Great introduction to early literacy skills with rhymes, finger plays, music, stores and more. Stop by or call 532-5129 to register.

Collins Public Library presents: Book Club, 11 a..m., 2341 Main St. This month’s discussion book: “The Rosie Project by Simsion.” All welcome. Request a copy online or at the Library desk.

Patterson Library presents: Community Talent Show, 11:15 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. For Westfield residents of all ages. Contact the library to sign up prior to event.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: free Kids’ Healthy Eating class, noon to 12:30 p.m., 536 Central Ave. Part of the Summer Reading Program. For ages 4 and up. Cooking demo and samples provided. Parents welcome to join. Presenter: Eat Smart New York through the Chautauqua Center.

Cherry Creek Library presents: “Reading Rocks,” 1 to 4 p.m., 6778 Main St., All ages welcome. A focus is musical instruments.

TUESDAY, JULY 24

Peaceful SOUL Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Native Pride parking lot, 11359 Southwestern Blvd., Irving. Fresh wholesome food from local farmers, Native craftsmen selling their artisan works. Various programs.

SOAR Chapter 4-1 meeting and lunch, noon, United Steelworkers Local Union 2693 Union Hall, 97 E. Fourth St., Dunkirk. Retirees of all unions welcome.

Shakespeare on the Lake Masquarade Gala, 6 p.m., Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Point Drive North. Tickets: pre-sale adults $55 (includes gala ticket AND performance ticket), pre-sale couple: $100 (includes gala ticket AND performance ticket) and pre-sale child 12 and under $30 (includes gala ticket AND performance ticket). Includes exclusive performance of Romeo & Juliet, catering from Aloe Vera of Fredonia,blind auction, and many more Elizabethan surprises.

Shakespeare on the Lake: “Romeo & Juliet,” 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Point Drive North. Presented by The Playground Academy and Venture Productions. Tickets: pre-sale adult: $12 ($14 at the door), pre-sale children 12 and under: $5 ($7 at the door), all students 13 and up: $10. Purchase tickets at the SUNY Fredonia Campus Ticket Office, 673-3501, www.fredonia.edu/tickets or at the door. Also refreshments for sale.

Cinema Series: “Book Club,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Village Hall. The lives of four lifelong friends are turned upside down after reading an infamous book, catapulting them into a series of outrageous life choices. Stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students and children. Call 679-1891 or visit Fredopera.org. Rated PG-13, 104 minutes.

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. See NCP Pickleball FB page if raining for decision if relocating to Brocton Elementary School.

Northern Chautauqua beginners’ pickleball class, 6 to 9 p.m., indoors at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114 for details.

Games and hobbies

Pinochle: Tuesday’s Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.

St. Joseph’s bingo, 7 p.m., Parish Center, 145 East Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For information, call parish office at 679-4116.

Free Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Costello Room, Rockefeller Arts Center.

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime and craft 2 to 3 year olds, 10:30 to 11 AND 11:15 to 11:45, 536 Central Ave. Children will listen to a story and make a craft or participate in an activity. Siblings and friends are always welcome. For details, call 366-2511.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: The “Explorers” summer reading program, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays OR Tuesdays, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Choose one weekly session. Ages: Going into PreK through going into second grade. Register by calling 672-8051 or stop by. Runs through Aug. 7.

Patterson Library presents: Summer reading group “Jazz Cats,” 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. For fifth and sixth graders.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: “How to draw comics workshop,” 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., 536 Central Ave. For ages 7 to 10. Learn how to set up and draw a comic book page and more!

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Mama Earth Kitchen Show Band, 4:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. As Mama Earth, Susan Rozler sings about composting, gardening, hiking, bird-watching, fossil hunting, and recycling! This program fuses instruments from all over the world with “old time” instruments from the kitchen (like washtubs) and “recycled crazy shakers.” Hoot like great horned owls, chirp like chickadees, coyotes, and katydids while moving and grooving to African, Central, and South American world beats. Come join Mama Earth and help spread the message of respect to all of Earth’s creatures. All ages welcome. Free, open to the public. See www.andersonleelibrary.org or call 934-3468 to register.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Family storytime (all ages), 5:15 to 6:15 p.m, 536 Central Ave. Children will listen to a story and make a craft or participate in an activity. Siblings and friends are always welcome. For details, call 366-2511.

South Dayton Library presents: craft club for adults, 6 to 8 p.m., 17 Park St. Work on own craft project – knitting, crocheting, quilting or whatever. Learn new techniques and share craft ideas. Free class. Bring beverage or snack if desired. Leader: Jean Baker.

North Collins Library presents: Summer Reading program “Libraries Rock,” 6:30 p.m., 2095 School St. Kids read, play games and get prizes. Geared toward ages 5 to 10, but all welcome.

Collins Library presents: LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Come play with LEGOS at the library. Creations will be put on display there. Ages 4 to 12. Registration required. Stop by or call 532-5129.

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