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Community calendar

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

Lew Mead Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament, 7 to 11 a.m., DEC launch, Dale Drive, Cassadaga. Sponsored by the Cassadaga Lakes Association. Prizes include two kayaks. Food. For children up to age 16. Call 595-3148 for details.

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

Pitching for Paws Co-Ed Softball Tournament, 8 a.m. Wright Park, Dunkirk. Teams must consist of 10 players, with minimum of 3 women. $25 per player. Ten team limit!! Registration deadline May 31 or when 10 team limit is met. Look for adoptable animals. Vendors this year. Proceeds will benefit Lakeshore Humane Society, Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, Sadie’s Safe Harbor Canine Rescue, HEART Animal Rescue and Adoption Team and City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. See www.pitchingforpaws.com to register and details.

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. Fred Farm, Feinen’s, new vendor Fredonia Farm to Table all have wide variety of vegetables, plus strawberries, more, coming along every week. Gary Patterson is back with veg, flowering plants, hanging baskets. This week, Svenska Spelman: Swedish traditional folk music 11 a.m. to 12:30 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. 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.

Village of Cassadaga Beach Program begins, noon, Park Avenue. Free swimming lessons, crafts and fishing poles available. Special kids’ events. Lifeguard hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on weekends. Call 595-3007 for more information.

Bird Walk, 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 a naturalist to look for, identify birds.

Festival Italia, noon to 7 p.m., Barker Common, Fredonia. Celebrates the Italian Heritage that so many of Fredonia’s residents share. Food, music, dancing, local history. Craft, food vendors, wineries, basket raffle. 12:30 p.m.: Meatballs, homemade wine contest, no entry fee. Noon to 1, Italian dancers, 1 to 3 p.m., The Formula Band; 3 to 5 p.m., The Dave Golando Big Band; 5 to 7 p.m.: The Happy Days Band.

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.

Silver Lodge Masonic and Eastern Star Picnic, 1 p.m., Huntley Hose Co. Grounds, Route 20, Silver Creek.

Balloon Art, 2 to 4 p.m., Midway State Park, , Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages.

Kick Off to Summer Event, 3 to 4 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Celebrate summer with crafts, games, face paint, more.

Castleman Quartet program presents: Solo performances, 3 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Admission with recommended contribution.

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Murder Mystery Dinner: Mayhem “An Affaire to Remember,” Perry Street Station, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, Pennsylvania. Buffet dinner for all guests by Stewart’s Premier Catering at the Station at 4:45 p.m., Mystery Train departs at 6:15 p.m., returns to depot at 9 p.m. for dessert; resolution of the show. Reservations required, space limited. $70 per person. Cost includes buffet dinner, train ride, show, dessert, gratuity. Not recommended for children under age 16.

Cinema Series: “All is True,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. In 1613, Shakespeare (Kenneth Branagh) returns to Stratford to face his troubled past and neglected family. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891. PG-13, 101 minutes.

Castleman Quartet program presents: Quartet performances: Works by Beethoven, Grieg, Hindemith, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Admission with recommended contribution.

Health and wellness

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

Libraries

Mayville Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 92 S. Erie St. Adult books, children’s books, magazines, cookbooks, more. For details, call 753-7362.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Make a Button Moon Collage, 11 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. All ages invited. Small buttons, beads will be used to create this collage. Registration required Limited to 12 participants. Call 934-3468

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

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

World’s Perfect Model Search pancake breakfast fund-raiser, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant, 3098 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. $8 per person. Also Chinese auction. Funds divided between 5 contestants to help finance journey to World’s Perfect stage.

Ask a Naturalist Table, noon to 3 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Naturalist on site to answer any of the visitors’ wildest questions.

Farmers’ Market, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Ames Commons, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, Cassadaga. Local farmers and artisans.

Family bingo game, 2 to 4 p.m., Midway State Park,, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages.

Get on a Train Day, 2 to 4 p.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Dunkirk. Hosted by the Dunkirk Historical Society and Chaut.-Catt. Women’s Action Group. Tour a train, enjoy ice cream, learn about Dunkirk’s train station. Free to attend, open to all. Contact Marie Tomlinson at 679-7145 for more info.

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

South 79 free bluegrass concert, 5 to 7 p.m., Cassadaga Floating Stage, Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue. Free concert. Food available to purchase or bring your own. Come by boat or bring a chair or blanket. Sponsored by Tri-County Arts Council Grant and Blue Oar Guest House. In case of inclement weather, concert may be held at American Legion, 228 Maple Ave. or Community Building, 22 Mill St. Call 665-8855 for more information.

MONDAY, JULY 1

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.

Forestville Pioneer club luncheon meeting, municipal building, Chestnut St. Lunch 11:45 a.m., meeting follows at 12:30 p.m.

Murray Hose Company #4 meeting, 7 p.m., 104 W. Doughty St., Dunkirk.

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

Mayville Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 92 S. Erie St. Adult books, children’s books, magazines, cookbooks, more. For details, call 753-7362.

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.

Patterson Library presents: “The Spaced Out Magic Show with Cris Johnson,” 11:15 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

TUESDAY, JULY 2

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.

Civil War exhibit opening, 6 to 8 p.m., Dunkirk History Museum, 513 Washington Ave. Free event showcases extensive collection of photographs and artifacts of local men who served in the Civil War.

Valley Historical Society patriotic meeting, 7 p.m., Valley Historical Society museum, corner of Main and Lester Streets in Sinclairville. Guest speaker is Diane K. Shaw, chaplain of the Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280.

Imagine Forestville presents: speaker Chautauqua County Land Bank Executive Director, Gina Paradis, 7 p.m., St Rose of Lima Church Hall, 11 Center St., Forestville. Bring questions. Light refreshments after informational talk. Call Aimee Rogers: 965-4321 for details.

Cinema Series: “All is True,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. In 1613, Shakespeare (Kenneth Branagh) returns to Stratford to face his troubled past and neglected family. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891. PG-13, 101 minutes.

Health and wellness

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

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

Mayville Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 92 S. Erie St. Adult books, children’s books, magazines, cookbooks, more. For details, call 753-7362.

Barker Library presents: all ages after school storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. All ages. 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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 5 to 12. Every month has its own challenge.” Registration appreciated. Call 934-3468.

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