THURSDAY, JUNE 20

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.

Brooks Memorial Hospital Retirees’ luncheon, 12:30 p.m. (note time change from usual), The Mustard Seed, 31 E. Main St., Fredonia.

Gowanda Moose Lodge car cruise, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 201 Aldrich St. Supports Raise the Roof project. $2 Bud Light Draft, $2 hot dogs; hamburgers, $2 fries. Bring your cruise ride, have a sandwich on the Lodge. For details, call 532.4882.

Dunkirk Summer Concert Series presents: opening act: Furious George,” from 5:25 to 6:25 p.m.. Main act: “Uncle Ben’s Remedy,” from 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Planned location: Memorial Park.

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).

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.

Revitalize Dunkirk general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Public welcome. Elizabeth Booth, director of JCC North County Center, to speak. See www.revitalizedunkirk.com “http://www.revitalizedunkirk.com/” for details.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild 26 birthday celebration picnic, 6 p.m., YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., Westfield. New officers inducted. Membership dues ($15 annually) accepted for new year.

Art & Architecture On Screen: Van Gogh & Japan, 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. HD production explores the heritage that affected Van Gogh and made him the artist known today. Tickets: $15, students: $10. call 679-1891 for details.

Health and wellness

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

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

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

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.

Patterson Library presents: Storytime for ages 2 and up, 9:30 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Read stories, sing songs, make crafts, enjoy other Patterson Park fun. Call 326-2154 to register.

Patterson Library Presents: Plein Air painting with Katherine Galbraith, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Pergola garden. Call 326-2154 to register.

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.

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

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: First Steps: Humans Walking on the Moon, 6 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Part 1 of 3 part series. Christopher Centi of Centi Astro-Space Activities will use hands-on activities to explore historic space events, missions, lunar missions and more.

Patterson Library Presents: Pride Film Series featuring “From Selma to Stonewall: Are We There Yet?” 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse huge yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lighthouse grounds, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive, Dunkirk. All proceeds benefit the Lighthouse. Books, furniture, housewares, crafts, holiday decorations, glassware, tools, golf clubs and balls, many miscellaneous items.

Wild Edible Exploration, noon to 1 p.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Join a naturalist, search for edible plants around the park.

Leaf Printing, 4 to 5 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Take a short walk in the woods, collect natural supplies to make leaf art.

Kosciuszko Club Street Dance, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk. Food vendors/food trucks open at 6. Music by band DTO from 7 to 11 p.m.

Stockton Community Church ice cream social, 6 to 8 p.m., 4554 West Railroad Ave., Stockton. Includes Youth Worship Team from Park United Methodist Church and Worship Team from Harvest Chapel. Freewill offering will be received. Public invited to attend.

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.

Summer Solstice Bonfire, 7 to 9 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Bonfire, snacks, and a reflective hike. $4, $3 Nature Center members and ages 3-15, free 2 and under. Reservations appreciated at 569-2345 or through AudubonCNC.org/Programs “Current Schedule.” Walk-ins welcome.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Storytime for ages 2 and up, 9:30 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Read stories, sing songs, make crafts, enjoy other Patterson Park fun. Call 326-2154 to register.

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.

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

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.

Patterson Library presents:World War II Film Series feature “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin,” 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Octagon Gallery.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

MAPS Bird Banding Demonstrations, 6 a.m. to noon, Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Weather permitting, drop in any time to walk side-by-side with ornithologists. Learn how they capture birds in mist nets, weigh, measure, identify, fit them with a uniquely numbered band, then set them free. Free.

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

US Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 34 Boating/Jet Ski Class, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 10836 Temple Road, Dunkirk. Beginner boating class provides knowledge to be a safer boater, kayaker, jet ski operator, qualifies for NY State as approved safety class for jet skis. Pre-registration recommended. Call Sara 777-4370. Cost: $40 covers study book, other educational materials.

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. Feinen’s and Fred Farm have returned for the season. This week: Rockabilly Steve 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Solstice Celebration.

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. Live entertainment.

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

Brocton High School Rotary Interact Club bottle and Can Drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Brocton Bus Garage. Proceeds support the club’s International Project.

Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse huge yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lighthouse grounds, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive, Dunkirk. All proceeds benefit the Lighthouse. Books, furniture, housewares, crafts, holiday decorations, glassware, tools, golf clubs and balls, many miscellaneous items.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: MANDALA SAND PAINTING OPENING CEREMONY by TIBETAN MONKS, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fire Hall, $55. Limited to 150. Painting with colored sand ranks as one of the most unique and exquisite traditions of Tantric Buddhism. Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning cosmogram or “world in harmony.” It takes millions of grains of sand, painstakingly laid into place on a flat platform over a period of days or weeks. The monks begin with an opening ceremony to consecrate this site of the Mandala. This event is visually and acoustically striking. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Community gathering at Washington Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dunkirk. Event will include food, games and bands. For more information, call 679-5705.

Butterfly Craft, 10 to 11 a.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Learn more about butterflies while making a craft.

Pollinators at the Park, 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. Join Adrienne Ploss of Hickory Hurst Farm as she ecplores the pollinators at the park. Meet at Traihead. Dress for weather.

Diesel Days with the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, 10 a.m. and 3 p.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 for reservations; price packages. Short runs one hour trips on the Fieldmore line train leave at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. for $10 per person. Station open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Workshop “Connecting with Your Pet in the Afterlife,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spirit Art Gallery, 60 N. Main St., Cassadaga. $50 per person. Presenter: professional medium and international animal communicator. Discussion, exercises. Bring picutres of pets. For details, call 595-2921.

Dragons, Fairies, and Elves, Oh My!, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Visit magical creatures in Audubon’s Nature Wonderland, dress up in costume, make an enchanted doorway, search for dragon eggs, try archery, and enjoy a festive time. Food and drinks available. $8, $6 Nature Center members, $2 ages 3-15, under 2 free. Details and fairy house contest entry forms at AudubonCNC.org/DragonFairyFest .

Benefit picnic lunch for Tibetan Monks, noon, Lily Dale Fire Hall Picnic Pavilion. $10 admission/donation. All proceeds for the continuation of the Monks’ sacred work of world healing and compassion. Hosted by City of Light Spiritualist Church.

Nature Scavenger Hunt, noon to 1 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Exciting hike, search the woods for hidden treasures.

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.

Sip and Sample Berries and Cherries, 1 to 4 p.m., Grape Discovery Center, 8305 w. Main Road, Westfield. Live music 2 to 4 p.m. $10 per ticket. Call 326-2203 for reservations, further details.

Leon Historical Society presentation: “Sarah Johnson, Runaway Slave,” by Della Moore, 2 p.m., Leon’s 1836 Church, Route 62, Leon. Suggested donation: $5. Moore is the director of the Olean African American Cultural Center.

Kosciuszko Club Street Dance, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk. Food vendors/food trucks open at 6. Music by band Hemlock Road from 7 to 11 p.m.

Cinema Series: “Poms,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Residents of a retirement home form a cheerleading squad. Stars Diane Keaton and Jacki Weaver. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891. PG-13, 91 minutes.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: TIBETAN MONKS PERFORM SACRED MUSIC, SACRED DANCE FOR WORLD HEALING, 8 p.m., Auditorium, $20. The famed multiphonic singers of Tibet’s Drepung Loseling Monastery, whose sellout performances in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center received national acclaim, will perform Sacred Music, Sacred Dance for World Healing as part of the international tour of the mystical arts of Tibet. The Mystical Arts of Tibet tour is co-produced by Richard Gere Productions and Drepung Loseling Institute, the North American seat of the Drepung Loseling Monastery, India. Endorsed by his Holiness the Dalai Lama. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Health and wellness

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