TUESDAY, JULY 9

Laurel Run newspaper sales, 6 to 10 a.m., volunteers will take to streest of Northern Chautauqua County to sell special Laurel Memorial Run/Walk editions. Proceeds benefit Laurel Run, which raises money to support disability awareness, prevention programs, enhance employment, work training opportunities for adults with disabilities. For details, call 661-4735.

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.

Sinclairville Senior Citizens annual summer picnic luncheon, noon, Diman and LouAnn Ranch, Sinclairville.

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival, Ride-arama package, 5:30 to 11 p.m. North East, Pennsylvania. Food, concessions, games, more.

Community Sing-Along, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Barker Common gazebo, Fredonia. Join in a good old campfire-type sing-along. All voices welcome; free for all. For details, call Joe at 679-8426. If inclement weather will take place in the Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St.

Sons of American Legion Squad 59 monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Post 59, 156 E Main St., Fredonia. TFinalizing plans for annual Post 59 family picnic on Aug. 10 at Russell Joy Park.

Fredonia Observatory presents: Public Astronomy Nights, 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Science Center rooftop observatory. Use elevator on EAST end of building. Telescopic viewing, digital planetarium show. Free, advanced reservations required. See www.bit.ly/fredobs . Open to public, children, families welcome.

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.

CREATIVE sewing program, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Steger Apartments Community Room, 15 North Main St., Dunkirk. Instructor: Debbie Kuczynski. Sewing machines available, or bring your own. Free, but donations accepted. All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To pre-register call 680-0266.

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

Ahira Hall Library presents: Early Years Little Explorers, 10 to 11 a.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Stories, activities followed by free play.

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.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Evening book club, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Create-Explore-Build..

Collins Public Library presents: Evening book club, 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St..Topic: “Mistress of the Art of Death” by Ariana Franklin. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

Collins Public Library presents: Teen Craft Night, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Registration required. Call 532-5129. This month: No sew t-Shirt bags. Ages 12 to 17.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

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.

Fredonia First United Methodist Church presents: Drama Camp, 1 to 3 p.m., 25 Church St., Fredonia. Students in K-12 learn about theater and hone acting skills as they role play Biblical skits/plays on Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 21. Program concludes with performance during Farm Fest. Call 679-1513 or email youth@fredoniafirst.org.

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.

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival, Ride-arama package 5:30 to 11 p.m. North East, Pennsylvania. Food, concessions, games, more.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Triathlon, 5:45 p.m., Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue. Call 914-466-9214 or visit coachmarkwilson.com for details.

Dunkirk Citizens Advisory Board monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Conference Room, second floor.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., 1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk. Upcoming events to be discussed.

Summer Free Concert Series: Chautauqua Theater Company performance of Midsummer Night’s Dream, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Floating Stage (lakeside by the Depot), Route 394, Mayville. Bring seating. Food by Maple Springs Fire Dept., popcorn and water by Mayville Fire Dept., 50/50 drawing. Rain location: Carlson Community Center at Lakeside Park.

Fredonia Summer Band Concert: Farina & Friends, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Barker Common gazebo.

Concord Spellbinders Toastmasters Club meeting, 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Room #118, Jewett Hall, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia. Learn about presentation tips, business networking, advanced speeches. Never a fee to attend as a guest. Call 672-2662 for details.

Angola Summer Lawn Chair Concert: Boston Town Band, a 70-member classic summer community band, 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.

Castleman Quartet program presents: Director’s Recital, Charles Castleman, violin, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Admission with recommended contribution $10-15.

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.

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Citizens Big Bingo, 45 Cliffstar Court. Doors open at 3 p.m. $5 admission. Includes “light lunch.”

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 (fifth, 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.

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

Barker Library presents: “The Astronauts” summer reading program, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. For ages going into third grade through going into eighth grade. 5 week program July 10 through Aug. 7. Master reading challenges, earn prizes. Call 672-8051 to register (required). Free program.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Buffalo Zoo Mobile: “Magnificent Mammals,” 2 to 3 p.m., Dunkirk Middle School Auditorium, 525 Eagle St. Free; open to public. Call 366-2511 for details.

Ahira Hall Library presents: LEGOS Build-A-Way, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Ages 8+. Different challenge each week.

Ahira Hall Library presents:Family Storytime, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Stories, activities, snacks, fun.

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Dunkirk Summer Concert Series presents: opening act: “Grungebox,” from 5:25 to 6:25 p.m., Main act: “Urgent – Foreigner Tribute Band,” from 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Planned location: Memorial Park.

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival, Ride-arama package 5:30 to 11 p.m. North East, Pennsylvania. Food, concessions, games, more. Cherry Queen crowning at 6 p.m. at the Heard Park bandstand

Audubon Nature Photography Club, 6:15 to 8 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Camera tips and tricks, photo critique, guest speaker. Annual membership: $30; first-time visitors welcome to participate free of charge. To learn more, visit facebook.com/jasphotoclub789 or email John Brustrom at retiredpeasant@gmail.com.

Music in the Park: “Cassadaga Area Concert Band,” 6:30 p.m., Ryckman Park, Brocton. Presented by Ahira Hall Library.

Al Anon Steps to Serenity weekly group meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.

Rational Recovery weekly meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Dunkirk.

Freedom in Fredonia Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, 7 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. This group is closed (for addicts only).

Citizens for a Better Cassadaga meeting, 7 p.m.,Cassadaga Library, 18 Maple Ave. Update on Dale Drive walking path; upcoming events. All area residents welcome to attend.

Chautauqua County History Series: “The Birth of the American Legion and History of Fredonia’s Post #59,” 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Presenter: Town of Pomfret Historian Todd Langworthy, illustrated lecture honoring the one hundredth anniversary of the American Legion . Free admission, donations accepted. Call 679-1891 for details.

Universal Unity of Spirit Reiki Share, 7 to 8 p.m., 89 N. Main St. (Route 60), Cassadaga. Reiki practitioners, those wishing to receive their healing services welcome. Love offering basis. Call 595-2617 for details.

Health and wellness

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

Northern Chautauqua outdoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Everyone is invited to make items for community needs. Newcomers can learn skills. Bring a craft to work on, or meet new friends. $1 fee. Yarn donations welcome. Call Louise Kowal at 785-6039 for details or to donate yarn.

Pinochle: Birdie’s Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111. Libraries

Libraries

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Summer Reading program registration, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 15 Main St. Ages Kindergarten through sixth grade.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pre-school Storytime, 10:30 a.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes, fun crafts. Children under 3 Ç need a parent/caregiver present. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime for School Age Children, 10:30 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Variety of activities with Miss Amy for children ages 6 to 10. Expect stories, crafts, LEGOs, games, and more! Great for homeschooling families. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Jeffers, 12:p.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Related to summer reading theme of “A Universe of Stories.” Registration required.. Call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Teen Book Talk, 3 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For ages 13-17. Teens invited to bring a book they are reading or have read, share it with group. Refreshments provided.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Board Games, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Ages 8+, families. Use one of the library’s games or bring your own. .

Ahira Hall Library presents: Teen Advocacy Group (TAG), 4:30 to 6 p.m.,, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. After completing 30 minutes of community service, participants have opportunity to use the library After Hours. Parents MUST sign permission form. TAG members must be approved bvy Ahira Hall Memorial Library staff.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: musical jam session, 5 to 7 p.m., 15 Main St. Bring voices and/or instruments, come together to make community music. Audience members also welcome. Program is free, open to all ages.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: First Steps: Humans Walking on the Moon, 6 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Part 3 of 3 part series (no need to attend all three). Christopher Centi of Centi Astro-Space Activities uses hands-on activities to explore historic space events, missions, lunar missions and more.

Collins Public Library presents: “What Would You Do in Space?, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Join t he crew, explore life as an astronaut with experiements, activities out of this world. Ages 5 to 12. Sign up by July 5.

Patterson Library presents: Music Together” with Kay Barlow, 6:30 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.