THURSDAY, JULY 4

Mayville Fourth of July celebration, downtown parade, 10 a.m.; Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue, noon to sold out at Mayville Lakeside park, $12 per person. Children’s rides, face painting, petting zoo, live music, food, games, entertainment. 10 p.m.: fireworks.

League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County reading of “The Declaration of Sentiments,” Event calls attention to the rights the suffragists agitated for in the long struggle to win the vote. Noon in front of Fredonia Village Hall, 1 p.m. at Dunkirk Municipal building.

Dunkirk July Fourth celebration, Memorial Park. Vendors, Music, 1 to 3 p.m.: Rockin’ Robin; 3 to 5 p.m.: Furious George; 5 to 7 p.m.: Midnight Recovery; 7 to 9 p.m.: The Rising. At dusk, largest fireworks celebration in Chautauqua County.

Flares around Cassadaga Lakes, 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Cassadaga Lakes Association. Call 673-6649 for details.

FRIDAY, JULY 5

Leaf printing, 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. Collect natural supplies, make leaf art.

Audubon First Friday Lunch Bunch presentation, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Touring JCC’s science building, learn about their LEED gold, greywater, green roof, geothermak and so much more. BYO brown bag lunch and conversation. $8, $6 for Nature Center members. No reservations required.

Dunkirk Summer Concert Series presents: opening act: “Passion Works,” from 5:25 to 6:25 p.m., Headliner: ” KISS THIS,” from 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Planned location: Memorial Park.

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.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: Colin Bates: “Aspects of the Soul and Spirit,” 7 to 10 p.m., Assembly Hall, Cleveland Avenue. $55. Limit 50. Learn to develop a deep connection with the spiritual realms and the ability to sustain your link with them. Ignite your soul during each connection to spirit, which will bring the essence and presence of the loved one forward.See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Sensory Night Hike, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Use your sense to explore Lake Erie State Park at night with a naturalist.

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.

Mayville Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 92 S. Erie St. Adult books, children’s books, magazines, cookbooks, more. For details, call 753-7362.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Friday Matinee, 12:30 p.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For all ages, related to summer reading theme of “A Universe of Stories.” Bring a snack or bag lunch. Call 934-3468 for the title.

Collins Public Library presents: Senior movie, 1 p.m., 2341 Main St. Call 532-5129 for the title. Co-sponsored by 50+ Seniors.

SUNDAY, JULY 7

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

Rotary Fly-in Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Dunkirk Airport, 3389 Middle Road., Middle Road.. Enjoy breakfast $8 adults; $4 children 12 and under. ,Variety of planes on display, crafts show and sale, 50/50 raffle, basket raffle All proceeds benefit local charities.

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

Pedal through the Point, 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. Beginner level bike ride through the woods. Call to reserve a bike or bring your own.

Lake Shore Street Rods annual Harbor Cruise, noon to 5 p.m., Point Gratiot park, Dunkirk. Free admission, donations accepted for local charities Chautauqua County Veterans and Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels. Goal: $10,000. Live music by “Hooman” featuring Melissa Sauers. DJ is Joe Gould . Food, refreshments available. Porpiglia’s chicken barbecue or chicken/pulled pork combo for $10, other vendors. Anticipating over 700 vehicles. For details, call Ken at 467-3514 or Tom at 870-2339.”

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

Cattaraugus Area Historical Museum open house, 1 to 3 p.m., o23 Main Street, Cattaraugus (next to library)..Local history museum with focus on Cattaraugus –

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.

Medora Ball Historical Museum open house, 2 to 4 p.m., located in First Congregational Church of Otto (top of East Hill) 9068 Otto/East Otto Road. Artifacts, photographs, local history –

Fungi Fun, 3 to 4 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Discover fungal fruits that accent the woods on a stroll through Lake Erie State Park.

Castleman Quartet program presents: Concert at Lily Dale, 3 p.m., $5 plus Lily Dale gate fee.