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Community calendar

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

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

Ripley United Methodist Church All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., 84 W. Main St. $7. Pancakes, made-to-order omelets and more. Benefits South Ripley Cemetery Association.

Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Conference Center, 3602 Lakeshore Drive East., Dunkirk. Rain or shine, free parking, free admission. Food available. Something for everyone. Auction in the activity center starts at 9 a.m.

Perrysburg Community Wide Yard Sale, rain or shine. Maps available at Perrysburg Town Hall, 10460 Peck Hill Road.

City of Dunkirk Household Hazardous Waste collection event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lucas Avenue facility. Materials accepted include used auto fluids, drain cleaners, glue, aerosol cans, varnishes, turpentine solvents, weed killers, pesticides. For details, Chautauqua County residents can call the County Landfill at 985-4785. Not accepting batteries, electronics, latex paint, waste oil. Completed registration forms collected from residents onsite at event See the City website.

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, fruit preserves, pure beeswax candles, herbal products, artisan-quality craft goods.

Silver Creek Children’s Fair, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Village Ball Park, hosted by Kiwanis. $6 wrist band covers all kids’ attractions – bounce houses, pony rides, duck race, train ride, carriage rides. etc. Also magician show. Performances in “entertainment alley.” Games, food, vendors available.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 Car Wash and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Walmart, Bennett Road, Fredonia. Cost is $5 for cars, $6 for trucks and mini vans and $7 for full size vans. Supports troop’s upcoming trip to New York City.

Lincoln Festival – Ninth Cavalry flag-raising, recruitment, demonstrations, drills. Lincoln and Grace Bedell meet at 11:15 a.m., Horse drawn Carriage Rides, choral concert of Civil War music, gazebo 1:30, History of seventy-second New York Infantry by Rick Barren at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 12 Elm St. at 2 p.m.; best beard contest at 3 p.m., Lincoln speech McClurg Porch 5:15 p.m., annual McClurg Gala fund-raiser 6 to 8 p.m. Appetizers, drinks , music by Doc Hamels and Will Russell. $50/patron. Movie Lincoln with Daniel Day Lewis, 8:30 p.m.

Westfield Farmers and Artisans’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Moore Park, E. Main Street. Locally, area grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, craft beer, wines, meats, poultry products, coffee, Artisans’ handcrafts, literary works by local authors. Prepared foods available for purchase. Over 35 vendors.

South Dayton Mobile Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Dayton Village Square. Fresh organically grown vegetables, crafts, homemade baked goods.

North Collins School Wellness Committee 5K and Family Fun Walk, North Collins Jr/Sr High School, 2045 School St. Registration at 7:30 a.m., race begins at 9 a.m. 5K: $10 Students (18 and under; $20 Adults (19 and older); 1 mile fun walk: $5 student, $10 adult, $20 family of four. Post race celebration for participants at high school: light food/snacks, refreshments, music, awards ceremony. For details call Jinelle Burger 337-0166 ext 2153.

Lily Dale Pre-summer kick off events, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Gentle Vinyasa Flow Morning Yoga and Guided Meditation with Nancy Lombardo, Azu room of Maplewood Hote. $15 Ticket. Limited space. Bring Mat, blocks, blanket. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Reiki Level 1 with Teresa Scaheffer, Lyceum Building, $160 ticket or $185 after May 31. Limited to 16 students. Hands-on holistic spiritual healing technique utilizing high frequency energy vibrations to promote healing. Review fee $75 for those certified in Reiki 1 who wish to refresh skills. 11 a.m. to noon: Healing Service at Octagon Building, (free, open to public). 1 to 2 p.m.: Mediumship Service at Inspiration Stump (free, open to public). 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Ayurvedic Facial Yoga with Joyce Kelly, Octagon Building. $45 ticket, $50 after May 31. Exercises, hydrates, rejuvenates head/face area. Discussion of exercises, techniques, herbs, vitamins, nutrition. Bring a hand-held mirror, smart phone to record self doing exercises. Material fee: $10, pay to presenter. 3 to 4 p.m.: Guided Nature Walk, starts at Lyceum Building. $10. Injest Comedy Variety Show featuring Nels Ross and guest, 7 to 8 p.m. Auditorium, $25 or $30 after May 31. Purchase tickets in advance at www.lilydaleassembly.org/presummerkickoff.

Hilltop Spinners spinning wheel group meeting, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sheridan Fire Hall. Spinning wheel demonstrations.

Loud Performance/WNYMBA Day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3164 ext. 208. Free to public. Demos, Mountain Bike clinics. Cookout. 338-1171.

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

Little Explorers: “Pollinator Superheroes,” 10 to 11:30 a.m., Audubon Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Children ages 3-8 and their favorite grownup enjoy nature lesson, walk, craft, snack, $8; $6 Nature Center members and children ages 3 to 8. Limited enrollment. Paid reservations required by Thursday, June 6. 569-2345, or through AudubonCNC.org/Programs Current Schedule.”

Saturday in the Garden with Audubon, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden tour, luncheon at a Busti home with a very large, wildlife-friendly habitat that includes a glacial rock fountain, pond, and acres of gardens. This Audubon fund-raiser is $40 per person ($35 early-bird price if registering by May 24). Limited space, paid reservations required by Wednesday, June 5; 569-2345, or through AudubonCNC.org/Programs Current Schedule. (Rain date: June 15)

Dunkirk Spring Festival, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Memorial Park. Super Flea Market (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Home Run Derby, movie at dusk. Music: 3 to 4:30 p.m.: Turbulence; 4:30 to 6:30 p.m: Hooman; 6:30 to 9 p.m.: Tas Cru and his Band of Tortured Souls.

Opening Day of the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, 11 a.m., Perry Street Station, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, Pennsylvania. Three hour train ride through Oil Creek Valley. Call 814-676-1733 or see www.octrr.org “http://www.octrr.org/” for reservations; price packages.

Great Lakes Experience, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Park, Dunkirk. Displays, activities related to environment, ecology, habitat, science, recreation, tourism, fun. Vendors.

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.

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry and Northern Chautauqua Catholic School old-fashioned street fair,1 to 5 p.m., 319 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Facility tours, Corn Hole tournament, local music, food, dinner tickets $12 per person (chicken and pulled pork), bounce house, book sale, more. Local dignitaries present, blessing of CCRM’s new facility.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “THE SHOW,” 2 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. $15. Call 679-3501 for tickets.

Dunkirk Elks Lodge Open House, 3 to 5 p.m., 428 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Nonmembers, past members, current members and families invited for a tour, appetizers and fun. Open house and membership open to all north county residents.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal, 4 to 6 p.m., 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Chicken salad with roll, baked beans, fruit cocktail, beverage, homemade dessert. All you can eat in-house. Handicapped access. Free will, donations not necessary but appreciated.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “THE SHOW,” 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. $15. Call 679-3501 for tickets.

Campers Karaoke deep fry party at dusk, Woodside Campground, 8248 Griswold Road, Cassadaga. For details, call 673-5821.

Health and wellness

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

Libraries

Prendergast Library half-off book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. All books half off – $1 hardcovers, $.50 paperbacks and all children’s books. Fill a bag with books for $10. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Summer Reading kickoff event. Drop in, enjoy crafts, free play in Makerspace. Outdoor games. Sundance Kids Petting Zoo at 1 p.m.

Friends of the Collins Public Library Meeting, 10 a.m., 2341 Main St. Applications in the Library or come to the meeting. Always looking for enthusiastic people who love the library.

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.

Ripley Public Library presents: program with author Jim McQuiston, 1 to 3 p.m., 64 W. Main St. Hear about author’s research, experience with cast, crew of popular TV show “The Curse of Oak Island” based on his books. Books available for purchase, author’s signature.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

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

Lincoln Festival, Civil War Era Church service at St. Peter’s, 10 a.m., Brunch at St. Peter’s (donation), drills, demos, crafts for children by ninth Cavalry, Mr. Lincoln Bids goodbye to Westfield. Close of Camp 3:30 to 4 p.m.

Art in Nature, 10 to 11 a.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Create art with the trees we learn about.

Chapter No. 459 Vietnam Veterans of America monthly meeting, 11 a.m., John T. Murray VFW Post No. 1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. Contact Danny S. McGill, chapter No. 459 VVA secretary at 366-2287 for more information. Meetings resume in September.

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Inc. spring open pull for tractors, noon, 34 Maple St. Any year tractor. Admission: $5. Food available. All proceeds benefit South Dayton Fire Company.

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

Lily Dale Pre-summer kick off events, Chakras from an Eastern Perspective with Jenn Shepherd, 2 to 5 p.m., Lyceum Building. $45 or $50 after May 31. Explores relationship between our bodies, our souls and to all of spirit. Exercises expand ones own connection to Spirit, bring awareness to ways to deepen energetic relationship for both healing and mediumship. Purchase tickets in advance at www.lilydaleassembly.org/presummerkickoff.

Family Nature Hike, 3 to 4 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Join a naturalist to explore the natural wonders of the park.

Cassadaga Lakes Association annual meeting and dinner, Cassadaga Country Club, 55 Frisbee Road. 3 p.m. social hour, 4 p.m. meeting with dinner to follow.

MONDAY, JUNE 10

Dunkirk Senior Center and Office for the Aging present: CapTel phones presentation for hearing impaired, 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. Learn about eligibility for this free service. All local senior invited.

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.

United Senior Citizens luncheon meeting, noon, Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. Menu: roasted chicken quarters, roasted red potatoes, peas and carrots, fresh tossed salad, w/ homemade dressings, strawberry shortcake. Send $10 check to Linda Riley, 264 King St., Dunkirk, NY 14048, payable to United Senior Citizens.

Sheridan Post 6390 VFW Auxiliary meeting and installation of officers, 6:30 p.m., Post 6390, 2556 Main Road, Sheridan. Refreshments served to attendees after regular meeting, installation. All incoming officers must be present. All members encouraged to attend.

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.

Collins Public Library presents: Celebrate Fathers, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Open to Children 3 to 10 with their father, grandfather or caregiver. Children will make a special keepsake and card. Children and guests will make their own worms in dirt pudding snack to enjoy as we read about the joys of being a father.

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