FRIDAY, MAY 17

Chautauqua Lake Region AACA Dunkirk Automotive Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Free admission, onsite parking available $5 per car. Inside/outside car corral. Swap meet. Email clraaca13@gmail.com for details.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Annual Young Readers Program, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Dr. Allida Black will discuss relationships between the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the work of groups such as Amnesty International, and J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Free event, but preregistration required by phone at 483-6646 or online at roberthjackson.org/events.

Sheridan VFW Post 6390 Auxiliary bake sale, 4:30 until sold out, 2556 Route 20 in Sheridan. Homemade baked goods will be available during regular fish fry dining hours. Proceeds will be used for auxiliary efforts to support veteran and community causes.

Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 6 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, 6 p.m., Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Railroad Ave., Dayton. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency.

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.

Commencement Eve Pops “My Fair Lady” in Concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Tickets: $22, $27, $32, $37.

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, 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111..

Dunkirk Elks bingo, 428 Central Ave. Kitchen open at 5 p.m., game sales at 6, bingo at 7. Progressive $1199. Call 366-1110.

Libraries

Sinclairville Free Library presents: “Write Circle” Writers’ Group meeting, 9 to 10 a.m., 15 Main St. Writers of all genres and styles welcome. For more information, contact Beth Hadley at the library at 962-5885.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Annual plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 15 N. Main St. Hardy locally grown perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees. Donations of plants for sale welcome. Proceeds benefit library.

Cassadaga Branch Library presents: Friday Morning Storytime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 18 Maple Ave. Book, crafts and friends.

Collins Public Library presents: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Read stories, play games, sing songs, have snack. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

Collins Public Library presents: Book a Tech Trainer, starts at 1 p.m., 2341 Main St. Variety of subjects from eBooks to phones. Call 532-5129 to set up appointment for free hands-on experience with computer specialist.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Makerspace Fridays, 2:45 to 4:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Materials provided to create, explore, imagine and discover. Call 792-9418 for details.

Collins Public Library presents: Music in the Library Concert Series, 7 p.m.,, 2341 Main St. Free concert by Mark Munzert, an award-winning cowboy poet spinning tales of the west. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Bird Banding – Spring demonstrations, 7 to 11 a.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Picnic pavilion on west side, park on grass. Drop in any time to watch ornithologists capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with ID bands, measure, weigh, then release them. Free; donations appreciated.

Dunkirk Flea Market, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., corner of Washington Avenue, Lake Shore Drive.

Chautauqua Lake Region AACA Dunkirk Automotive Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Free admission, onsite parking available $5 per car. Inside/outside car corral. Swap meet. Email clraaca13@gmail.com for details.

I’mpower Me event, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Dunkirk High School, Sixth St. $20 per person. Lunch provided. Zumba, POUND, yoga, team building, cooking, art, jewelry. Open to girls in grades 3 to 8 who attend any school in the North county. Proceeds from the day will go towards the Elevation Combat Sports Academy Scholarship fund and the Dunkirk softball team. For additional information, to sponsor or to register, contact Tamara at 785-2099 or follow the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/703704376698592/

Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club annual Garden Faire, plant sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Silver Creek village park, corner of Main Street, Central Avenue. Wide variety of garden plants, donated plant materials from local gardens, nurseries. Free tomato plants given away to first 100 people who purchase plants or crafts from the garden club. Vendors showcase, FREE pet training and grooming seminar by Ally and Louise from Petsmart along with a free raffle. Silent auction, drawing. Event held rain or shine.

Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary rummage sale and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cassadaga Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Bag sale starts at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit local veterans’ programs.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., moves outdoors with expanded hours! 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.

Spring craft and vendor bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lutheran Christ Chapl, Lutheran Campus, 715 Falconer St., Jamestown. Handmake items, beach glass, art, books, paintings, jewelry, more. Packaged lunches available for sale onsite. For details, call 665-8090.

Tri-County Arts Council Routes to Art Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See www.myartscouncil.net for list of participating artists and locations.

Chautauqua County Weavers Guild meeting, 10 a.m., YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., Westfield. Program: twill weave structures that make sturdy fabric such as denim jeans, towels, shawls. Discussing straight twill, 2/2 twill, 1/3 or 3/1 twill, alternating twill and broken twill for 4 and 8 harness looms. Anyone interested in weaving or the guild welcome to attend. For details, contact ccweaversguild@gmail.com

Fredonia Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, zip code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan, and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food, given out depending on family size.

Free Rabies Immunization Clinic for dogs, cats, domestic ferrets, 10 a.m. to noon, Town of Westfield Highway Building, 118 Chestnut St. Animals must be healthy and accompanied by adult. Know age, breed of animal. Animals must be 3 months old to receive first shot. Dogs, must be on leash, cats in container. Know name of township of residence. Bring previous vaccination records. Veterinarian: Dr. Katie Ball

Partners in Kind bench painting, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elevation combat Sports Academy, 87 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Volunteers needed to paint benches that will be installed May 25.

Audubon Nature Play Day, 10 a.m. to noon, Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Free. Ages two to eight, adults required to stay with children. Dress in clothes and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Guests may want to bring an extra change of clothes or a towel for the car ride home. In case of severe weather, program will be cancelled; call 569-2345 to confirm. A naturalist will be available to answer questions and provide information.

Audubon Annual Plant Exchange and Sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Bring extra plants to trade for new ones or bring cash to purchase plants. Wide variety, including natives, from Audubon’s gardens as well as some donated by local nurseries. Plants to be traded must be of a non-invasive variety, in pots or containers (not plastic bags), in good condition. Label plants with names.

Lakeshore Humane Society Weekly Pet Adoption Day, noon to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come and see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes (must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet). Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue open house, 1 to 3 p.m., 7540 N. Gale St., Westfield.

Cassadaga Lakes Association Cleanup, 1 p.m., meet at DEC Launch.

St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken and biscuit dinner, Serving 4:30 to 6 p.m., 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Call 366-0710 for reservations. Pre-sale tickets, $9.50, tickets at the door, $10. Take-outs available. Parking off Eagle Street. Pre-sales highly recommended, must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.

Cinema Series: “The Public,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Large group of homeless people refuse to leave public library at closing time, resulting in police stand-off. Stars Michael Kenneth Williams, Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891. Rated PG-13, runs 119 mins.

Health and wellness

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 1 to 4 p.m., Brocton Elementary School, 138 W. Main St., Brocton. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Libraries

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Annual plant sale, 9 a.m. to noon, 15 N. Main St. Hardy locally grown perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees. Donations of plants for sale welcome. Proceeds benefit library.

Cassadaga Library presents: Family Arbor Day event, 10 to 11 a.m., 18 Maple Ave. Guest speaker, Lori Brockelbank, Certified Arborist discusses why it’s so important to plant trees. Crafts, activities for kids, optional opportunity to help with planting. Refreshments provided.

Collins Public Library presents: Book a Tech Trainer, starts at 11 a.m., 2341 Main St. Variety of subjects from eBooks to phones. Call 532-5129 to set up appointment for free hands-on experience with computer specialist.

Barker Library presents: Nintendo Party!, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Play Mario Kart, Super Smash Bors for WiiU on Big Screen TV. Bring friends, amiibos, skills. Library provides snacks and controllers. No registration required. All kids, teens fifth grade, up welcome

Collins Public Library presents: Tinkering in the Library, noon, 2341 Main St. With different rotating activities each month, new things to explore. Fun for the whole family. Registration appreciated. Call 532-5129.

SUNDAY, MAY 19

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting, 10:30 a.m., Silver Creek Overseas Veterans Club, 13 N. Main St., Silver Creek.

Dunkirk Flea Market, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., corner of Washington Ave., Lake Shore Drive.

Forest Lodge 166 F & A.M. Sunday Family breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Forest Lodge, 321 E. Main St. (Route 20), Fredonia. Adults and teenagers 13 and up: $8, children 6 to 12: $4, kids 5 and under: free. Eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages and sides. Public welcome. All you can eat.

Tri-County Arts Council Routes to Art Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See www.myartscouncil.net for list of participating artists and locations.

Partners in Kind bench painting, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elevation combat Sports Academy, 87 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Volunteers needed to paint benches that will be installed May 25.

St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church Recognition Day, 10 a.m., combined service with St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, corner of W. Fourth and Lark streets. Guest preacher: recently appointed Episcopal Canon Rev. Canon Abuid (Albert) Sam.

Benefit for Bobbie Mackenzie, noon to 6 p.m., First Ward Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. $10 chicken and biscuit dinner by Super Duper Catering. Take-outs available. Music by 6 Year Stretch Tara Graves The Untouchables. Chinese auction, gift baskets. Door prize. Bobbie is recovering from a life-altering brain aneurysm.

Hartfield Volunteer Fire Company barbecue, noon to sold out, Fire Hall, Elmwood Road. $10 for chicken meal, $5 for child’s meal or a chicken half.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony Spring Gala Concert, 7 p.m., Chautauqua Institution’s Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall. CRYS Prelude Strings, Young Artist Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra. Director: Bryan Eckenrode. Reception follows. Freewill offering taken, basket raffle.