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Community Calendar

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

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

Villenova Grange brunch, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Route 83 and 322, South Dayton. $8 for large, $7 for small. All you can eat.

“The Happening” music festival/motorcycle rally, Gowanda. Food vendors, free live music shows. Noon: bike show, band Bad management, cornhole tournament. 1, 3, 5:30 p.m.: GrimCo Stunt Show by Gowanda Harley-Davidson. 2 p.m.: band Ken Cornell and country Poor Boys; 4 p.m.: announcements, initial results; 4:30 p.m. Big Tone Band, 6:55 Closing ceremonies, final drawings.

Gerry Rodeo presents: Junior Rodeo Camp, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Village equestrian stable, just off Damon Hill Road, t own of Gerry. For ages 6 and up. Free, but registration required at www.prorodeo.com/jrrodeo Lunch available at reasonable cost. For details, call 969-4488.

Cassadaga Legionnaire’s meeting, 9:30 a.m., Post, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga.

Blessed Mary Angela Parish R.C. Parish Weidner’s chicken barbecue, basket raffle, fresh baked goods sale, noon to 4 p.m., Parish Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. $10 per person, includes Field Brook Farms ice cream and beverage. Also a cash raffle.

Portland Fire Department’s annual chicken barbecue, noon until sold out, Fire hall, 6481 W. Main Road, Portland. Original fireman’s barbecue recipe. $12 adults.

Gowanda Women of the Moose 651 Towel Raffle Bingo party, 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. doors open at noon, drawings/games start at 1 p.m. Over 100 towels to be won, basket raffle, more. Food available to purchase. For details, call 532-4882.

Labyrinthine Ways Peace Park guided study, 1:30 p.m., 3829 Franklin Ave., East Town of Dunkirk. Emphasis on children’s appreciation of evolving nature. Also, trails open for hiking.

Valley Historical Society museum open hours, 2 to 5 p.m., corner of Main and Lester streets in Sinclairville. Tours available; no admission charge.

Columban Sisters Spring Open House, 2 to 4 p.m., St. Columban’s on the Lake Retirement Home, 2546 Lake Road, Silver Creek.

MONDAY, JUNE 3

Kids Clothes Closet, 10 a.m. to noon, First United Methodist Church of Fredonia, 25 Church St. New, nearly new clothing, other items for children newborn through size 6; expectant mothers. Use educational entrance. For details, call 679-1513.

NY Telephone retirees and former co-workers and friends, 11:30 a.m., Clarion Hotel Restaurant, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Call 366-3401 for details.

Forestville Pioneer Senior Citizens luncheon and meeting, lunch at 11:45 a.m., meeting at 12:45 p.m. Municipal building, Chestnut Street, Forestville. Any questions, call Eleanor at 1-904-400-1151.

Beginner line dancing class, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Learn the basic steps and put them to music and dance within ten minutes. Dance to all types of music from country to classic to pop tunes. Wear comfortable shoes or boots that will slide on the floor. Donation: $5 per class. For details, call Connie at 673-1438.

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 pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 E. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.Open play.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

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

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

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

Libraries

Barker Library presents: preschool storytime, 10:15 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Stories, movies, songs, play. Caregivers welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI while children are at programs. All children welcome. No registration required. For details about special storytimes; events, see barkerlibrary.org

Collins Public Library presents: Lap Sit with Miss Abbie, 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, stories and more. Sign up required. Call 532-5129.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4

Walk in the Woods, 6 to 7 p.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public.All ages. Explore the natural wonders of the park.

Fredonia Middle School Spring Concert, 6/7:15 p.m., District Auditorium, 425 E. Main St., Fredonia. Jazz Band, Mixed Chorus, Hillbilly Harmonics, Choraliers, MS Bands and MS Orchestras. All are welcome.

Advanced beginner line dancing lessons, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Followed by intermediate advanced line dance lessons from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Donation: $5 for each class. For details, call Connie at 673-1438.

“Internet Safety for Families” presentation by Tracy Mitrano, 6:30 p.m., Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Free event. Addresses common concerns both parents and kids have about internet safety. Parents, children welcome to attend.

Valley Historical Society meeting and program, 7 p.m., corner of Main and Lester streets in Sinclairville. Guest speaker Traci Langworthy to speak on “Women’s Suffrage in the Valley.” Refreshments. All are welcome.

Health and wellness

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

Advanced Tai Chi, 3:30 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk.

Northern Chautauqua beginner’s pickleball class, 5:30 to 9 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729..

Northern Chautauqua outdoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

Pinochle: Tuesday’s Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.

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.

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 536 Central Ave. Children 2 to 5 years old can listen to a story, make a craft. Siblings and friends always welcome. Afterward can read, play with dollhouse, do puzzles, color. For details, call 366-2511.

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