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. Program: “A patriotic moment.” Patriotic cake.

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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

Dunkirk Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside the Dunkirk Senior Center on Ruggles Street. Rain or shine, every Wednesday from June 12 through Oct. 16. Vendors may include farmers offering locally raised produce, meat, eggs and dairy; bakers; value added product producers; artisans; beekeepers and maple syrup producers; prepared food vendors; nurseries; and more. Check the Market’s Facebook page for info on their monthly market events.

Coffee with Fredonia Mayor Landis, 9 a.m., Village Hall, 9-11 Church St., Fredonia.

Dunkirk July holiday celebration, Memorial Park, music: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Wooden Ship, 6:45 to 9 p.m.: The Chicago Authority. Vendors.

Grape Discovery Center “Wine With Us Wednesdays,” 5 to 8 p.m., 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield. Lake Erie Wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Light snacks available for purchase. View exhibits and displays of over 150 years of grape-growing along the southeastern shores of Lake Erie in western New York.

Chautauqua County Vegetarian-Vegan Society, 5:30 p.m., Greystone Nature Center, 8531 Bear Lake Road, Fredonia. Pot-luck dinner. $6 per person, or $2 for those who bring a side dish or main dish to share for 8 to 10 people (no meat, eggs or dairy products). Bring own table service.Tiffany Jager will guide short hike, pointing out identification of many plants. Dress for weather. For details or reservations, call Gail Erb at 753-7761 or Anne Watkins at 782-4334, or e-mail at annewatkins@juno.com. Open to the public. No need to be vegan or vegetarian to attend.

Lakeshore Humane Society Open Hours, 6 to 8 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes. (One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet.) Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for details.

Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families Mentoring Circle, 6 to 7 p.m., 51 E. Third St., Dunkirk (CASAC office). Use side door.

Silver Creek Independence celebration, Jackson Street, Silver Creek. Festivities start around 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30.

Fredonia Summer Band Concert: Cassadaga Area Band, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Barker Common gazebo.

Angola Summer Lawn Chair Concert: Sunset Bluegrass: bluegrass/acoustic folk music featuring Dr. Peter Mirando, 7 to 9 p.m., Centennial Park. Bring seating. Refreshments available from Evans Township Lions Club. Rain location: New Angola Theater, 72 N. Main St.

Martz Open Observatory Night, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg. Donations: $5 adults, $2 students.

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday discussion group, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., St. John’s UCC, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Parking lot in back of church, off Eagle Street.

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 are always welcome.

TOPS 890 Silver Creek, 9 a.m., Private weigh-ins start at 9, meetings at 9:30 a.m., First United Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. “Taking Off Pounds Sensibly” offers support and advice. $1 per week. Visitors and new members always welcome. Use side door entrance.

TOPS Chapter 1094 Brocton, weigh-ins from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., meeting following. Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are 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 pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

TOPS 757 Dunkirk meeting, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk (use side door). Private weigh-ins at 5:30 p.m. with meeting to follow.

TOPS 0896 Westfield, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Westfield, 101 E. Main St. New members welcome. For details, call Ann at 326-2248

Recreational pickleball, 6 p.m., Wright Park, Dunkirk. Learn how to play if you don’t know how; equipment is available for beginners to use. Bring a chair and a water bottle.

Libraries

Patterson Library presents: “A Universe of Stories,” 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. 9:15 Twinkle Tots (Infant to 3 yeawrs old); 10 a.m. Planet Pals (Pre-K to entering K); 11 a.m. Rocket Readers (first, second grade); 1 p.m. Galaxy Gang (third, fourth grade) 2 p.m. Moon Walkers (ffth,m sixth, seventh grade).

Sinclairville Library presents: Child’s Play program, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 15 Main St. Ages birth to preschool. Learning to play together, listening to stories, singing songs, making crafts.

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.

Collins Public Library presents: Quilting with Florence, 10 a.m., 2341 Main St. Work on projects.

THURSDAY, JULY 4

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.