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.

MONDAY, JULY 8

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.

United Seniors luncheon meeting, noon, Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. Menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, picnic sides. Send $10 check to Evonne Hennebery, P.O. Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048, payable to United Senior Citizens.

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

Barker Library presents: “The Explorers” summer reading program, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. For ages going into pre-k through going into second grade. 5 week program July 8 through Aug. 6, choose Mondays OR Tuesdays. Stories, play, reading challenges, earn prizes. Call 672-8051 to register (required). Free program.

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: Evangola State Park: Universe of the Forest, 11:15 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Movies in the Library, 3:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Rated G.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Summer Reading Nights kick-off, 5 to 7 p.m., 15 Main St.

Collins Public Library presents: Chris Johnson – “The Spaced Out Magic Show,” 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Call 532-5129 to register (required). .

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Martz Observatory, 6:p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Learn about local observatory, planets, space. Enjoy viewing some images captured by Martz. Geared toward adults. Registration appreciated to help plan for seating. Call 934-3468.