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Community Calendar

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.

SATURDAY, JULY 6

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.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting, 8:30 a.m., Bob Evans Restaurant, Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk.

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. This week: New Horizons Band Concert 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Features patriotic favorite music. Bring seating to attend concert. Double-Up Food Bucks program for SNAP participants begins this week.

Annual Marauder Trotter 5k Run/Walk, 9 a.m., Dunkirk waterfront starting and ending at Wright Park..The pre-sale: $25 for adults; $30 day of race Make race registration; donations on-line at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Dunkirk/MarauderTrotter5KRunWalk. Early race packet pick up (race bib, t-shirt; goodie bag); last minute pre-registration Friday, July 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel patio. Race chip timing by Chautauqua Striders. Open-to-public fund-raiser also includes cash finish prizes, awards ceremony, large basket raffle, entertainment by DJ Joe Gould, snacks, refreshments, DHS Marauder mascot. All race proceeds benefit the Dunkirk High School Class of 1989 Memorial Scholarship. All basket raffle proceeds donated to each of the four classes (2020 – 2024) at Dunkirk High School to be used for Homecoming 2019 expenses. For details, call Scott Mekus at 720-0564.

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.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: Colin Bates: “Reaching for the Power of Spirit,” 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Cleveland Avenue. $110. Limit 50. each student to reach for a greater understanding of the power of the spirit to refine and define mediumistic potential. This is an intensive practical course with student participation. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Yoga with Megan, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Focus awareness, breathe deeply, practice stillness. Fundamental Vinyasa-style yoga class. Free to public.

Gowanda High School Class of 1949 70th Reunion, 1 p.m., back patio of Rolling Hills Restaurant, 2990 Route 39, Collins. Call 257-9149 for more information.

Audubon Community Nature Center Butterfly Hunt, 1 to 2:30 p.m., 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. &8 adults, $6 Nature Center members, children ages 3 to 15. Free for ages 2 and under. Bring own butterfly net if possible (limited supply available).

Leaf printing, 2 to 3 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.

Rock ‘N Roll Pet Show, 4:30 p.m., Midway State Park, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: Two Nations – Three Mediums – Uniting in Spirit, 7 to 10 p.m., Auditorium. International Medium Colin Bates International Medium and Spirit Artist Joseph Sheil, International Medium Janet Nohavec. Joe Shiel also presents additional classes during the season. $55. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Castleman Quartet program presents: Artist Faculty Recital, Tom Landschoot, cello, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Admission with recommended contribution $10-15.

Music by Rustic Ramblers, 8 p.m., Woodside Campground, 8248 Griswold Road, Cassadaga. Admission $8 per person. For details, call 673-5821.

Fireworks, 10:15 p.m., Midway State Park, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages.

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.

Cassadaga Branch Library presents: NERF war, 2 p.m., 18 Maple Ave. Kids should bring their NERF guns, ammo, eye protection. Snacks served. Children under age 8 must be with responsible adult.

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., 23 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.

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