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 by 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 the crew, explore life as an astronaut with experiements, activites 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 12

Grape Discovery Center presents: Erie Traveling Zoo Outreach program, 10:30 a.m., 8305 West Main Road, Route 20, Westfield. Following program, animals on display for another hour. Also “Kids Learning About Grape Growing program; grape scavenger hunt, craft, refreshments for sale. No charge for program.

Sheridan Happy Seniors meeting, noon, Silver Creek Senior clubhouse, Route 5. Menu: pizza.

Bake sale benefit for Eagle Scout project, 4 p.m., Kosciuszko Polish Club, 73 E. Doughty St., Dunkirk. Support the work of Alex Cooley of Troop 267 whose Eagle Scout project will improve the Dunkirk Library Multi-Use Room.

Incredible Insects, 4 to 5 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Discover the world of beetles with a naturalist.

Friday in Westfield, 5 p.m. Main Street. Live music, 50/50 drawing, artists, business showcase, non-profit information, games, wine, food, crafts, antiques, vendors, street fair, 100 decorated wine bottle cutouts, fun. Kicks off Alumni Weekend in Westfield.

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

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Inc annual tractor show and pull, 7 p.m., 34 Maple St. Stock farm tractor pull 1945, older. Admission: $5. Children under 12 free. $10 Hitch Fee/Class. Food available. All proceeds benefit South Dayton Fire Company.

Sensory Night Hike, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Use your senses to explore the park at night with a naturalist.

Fredonia History Days, 5 to 9 p.m., Classic car show on Church and Park Streets and Motorcycle Show and live music with “Midnight Recovery” in Barker Common West gazebo. 6 to 9, chicken barbecue or pulled pork dinner fund-raiser with JJ’s Backyard BBQ, $10. Vendors

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.

Lights for Liberty event, 8 p.m., Memorial Park, Dunkirk. Bring a flashlight. Silent, contemplative action organized by Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Women’s Action Group. Part of natiowide vigil. Monetary donations accepted for Refugee And Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Serviced and for Kids in Need of Defense. Donated non-perishable items will be delivered to Vive House in Buffalo.

Family Movie Night, 8:30 to 10 p.m., Midway State Park, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages.

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.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Cris Johnson: “Spaced Out Magic Show,” 11 a.m. to noon, Dunkirk Middle School Auditorium, 525 Eagle St. Free, open to public. Call 366-2511 for details.

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.

Ahira Hall Library presents: School Readiness, 1 to 3 p.m.,, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Ages 3 to 6, Pre-K or K.

Collins Public Library presents: Music in the Library Concert Series, 7 p.m.,, 2341 Main St. Free concert by the PC All-Star Big Band outside under the big tent. Enjoy old standards.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Elementary Voyagers, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.,, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. A Universe of Stories themed activities.

Patterson Library presents: Teen Night,7 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

SATURDAY, JULY 13

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.

Ripley United Methodist Church All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., 84 W. Main St. $7. Pancakes, made-to-order omelets and more. Benefits Quincey Cemetery Association.

Laona United Methodist Church, Kingdom Kids Camp fund-raiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., corner of Wilson and Porter roads, Laona. Lawn sale/bake sale.

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: Dark Road Duo 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

South Dayton Mobile Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Dayton Village Square. Fresh organically grown vegetables, crafts, homemade baked goods.

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 Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Inc annual tractor show and pull, 34 Maple St. 9 a.m., gates open, 11 a.m., kiddie pedal tractor pull, rodeo games in a.m. Admission: $5. Children under 12 free. $10 Hitch Fee/Class. Pulled pork sandwiches at noon, other food available. Stock farm tractor pull at noon, 1975 and older. All proceeds benefit South Dayton Fire Company.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: Grammy-nominated recording artist John Two-Hawks workshop, “Way of the Ancestors,” 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Cleveland Avenue. $110. Connecting with the voices of the past, to find our way into the future. Ancient indigenous wisdom holds important keys for returning things to balance through the life lessons of Native Elders. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Fredonia History Days, 10 a.m.: History Tent(s) Barker Common with local historical agency displays; crafts, vendors; antique show and sales in Barker Common East; Adoption Day with Lakeshore Humane Society; Children’s activities booth. 10 a.m. to noon, Free concert with “Sean Patrick McGraw” in the Gazebo. 11 a.m. to noon, guided trolley tour with Pomfret Historian Todd Langworthy “Famous Places in Fredonia” or 2 to 3 p.m. “Cemetery & Downtown Tour, tickets $5 for each tour. Limited seating. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., chicken barbecue or pulled pork dinner fund-raiser with JJ’s Backyard BBQ (comes with salt potatoes & baked beans or coleslaw) $10. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: food trucks on Park. Noon to 6 p.m., local wineries along Park. 1 to 4 p.m., free concert with “Sunset Bluegrass” in the gazebo. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.,live music in gazebo with “The Drama Kings“, 9:30 to 10:30 p.m., Guided Candlelight Walking Tour with “Alonzo Cushing” portrayed by Todd Langworthy. Tickets $10, (includes drinks and refreshments after tour)

Little Explorers: “Take to the Sky,” 10 to 11:30 a.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Children ages 3 to 8 and their favorite grownup enjoy a nature lesson, walk, craft, and a snack, making for a fun-filled morning of learning. $8; $6 Nature Center members and children ages 3-8. Limited enrollment. Paid reservations required by Thursday, July 11. 569-2345, or through AudubonCNC.org/Programs, “Current Schedule.”

Hike with a Naturalist, 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. Explore the natural wonders of the park with a naturalist.

Festa Di San Giacomo Under the Big Tent Saint James Italian Festival, 27 Allen St., Jamestown, 11 am to 9:30 pm. Rice balls, fried dough, capponatina, biscotti, cannolis, more. Music, dancing all day. Featuring Star Sirch, Italian Dancers, Joe Iucualano, Patsy Cline tribute, Happy Days Italian Band!

Lakeshore Humane Society Weekly Pet Adoption Day, noon to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come and see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes (must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet). Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Bear Talk, noon to 1 p.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages.Learn more about bears with a craft.

Caricatures, 2 to 4 p.m. Midway State Park, Bemus Point. All ages, free to public.

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival, Ride-arama package 2 to 11 p.m. North East, Pennsylvania. Food, concessions, games, more. Firemen’s parade at 2 p.m.

Make Your Own Birdhouse, 3 to 4 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal, 4 to 6 p.m., 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. All you can eat in-house. Handicapped access. Free will, donations not necessary but appreciated.

Bicentennial Park Classical Saxophone Concert Decho Ensemble, 7 p.m., W. Sixth Street, Dunkirk. Features Jacob Swanson, Sarah Marchitelli, Jared Yackiw. Bring chair or blanket.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: Grammy-nominated recording artist John Two-Hawks, 7 to 10 p.m., Auditorium. $30. An evocative tapestry of mystical sound and moving oratory. Reawaken the awareness of our living connection to the earth and to the unseen world.See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Investigative Ghost Hunt Tour, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive. $30 per person, limited 20 people per tour. Lighthouse tour and paranormal investigation presented by Village Haunts. See www.dunkirklighthouse.com/events, select Lighthouse ghost Hunts to purchase tickets.

Cinema Series: “Echo in the Canyon,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House.Popular music that came out of LA’s Laurel Canyon (California sound) in mid–60s. (Byrds, Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas). Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891.

Health and wellness

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

Libraries

Barker Library presents: Mr. K’s Mobile Dome Planetarium, choose 11 a.m. OR noon show, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Registration required. Call 672-8051. Free program.

Ahira Hall Library presents: LARC series part 1, celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Apollo 11’s moon landing with moonscapes and more, 10:30 a.m. to noon, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Teens, Tweens and families. .

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Moon Storytime, 11 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Storytime for kids 5 and up. Hear stories about the moon, participate in a phases of the moon activity which involves cookies! Registration required, limited to 12 participants. Call 934-3468.

Collins Public Library presents: Tinkering in the library, noon, 2341 Main St. Different rotating activities each month, new things to explore. Fun for entire family. Call 532-51129 to register.