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 (harmonica-driven blues and fold tunes) 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. 1975 and older farm stock tractor pull begins at noon. Admission: $5. Children under 12 free. $10 Hitch Fee/Class. Pulled pork sandwiches and potatoes 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, Bemis 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. Free will offering accepted.

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.

SUNDAY, JULY 14

Dunkirk Flea Market, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., corner of Washington Avenue, Lake Shore Drive.

Matthew Hazelton Memorial 5K Run/walk, registration race day 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., race at 9. Pavilion behind Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Pre-registration $20, day of $25, pre-registration for kids $15, day of cost for kids: $20. Family rates. Proceeds benefit Matthew Hazelton Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Dunkirk Police Officer Matthew Hazelton.

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Inc annual tractor show and pull, 34 Maple St. 9 a.m.: gates open, 10: scales open; rodeo games in a.m. Admission: $5. Children under 12 free. $10 Hitch Fee/Class. Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue available at noon, Tractor parade. Farm tractor pull at noon, 1975 and older. All proceeds benefit South Dayton Fire Company.

Family Nature Hike, 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. Join a naturalist, explore natural wonders of the park.

Westfield Exempt Firemen’s Association annual ox roast, noon to 6 p.m., Ottaway Park, Route 5, Westfield, one mile east of North Portage Street. Music variety of food available, children’s games, games of chance.

Farmers’ Market, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Ames Commons, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, Cassadaga. Local farmers and artisans.

Valley Historical Society museum open hours, 2 to 5 p.m., corner of Main and Lester Streets in Sinclairville. Tours available; no admission charge.

Baby unicorn visit, 2 to 4 p.m.,Midway State Park, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages.

Castleman Quartet program presents: Concert at Lily Dale, 3 p.m., $5 plus Lily Dale gate fee.

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.

2nd Street Sunset Concert, 5 to 7 p.m., Cassadaga Floating Stage, Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue. Free classic rock and oldies concert. Food available to purchase or bring your own. Come by boat or bring a chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, may be held at American Legion, 228 Maple Ave. or Community Building, 22 Mill St. Call 665-8855 for more information.