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Community Calendar

SUNDAY, JULY 21

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

Fifth Annual One Small Kick Kickball Tournament. 9 a.m. sign-in, games begin at 10 a.m., Silver Creek Central School, 1 Dickinson St. Benefits the foundation for Prader Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. $200 per team of 8 to 12 or $20 per player, if individual. Email KickPWS@gmail.com for registration or questions.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: Seatbelt Psychic Thomas John and best-selling spiritual author Sharon Klingler: Spirits Messages Mysteries, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Assembly Hall. Workshop, $55. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Chautauqua County Fair, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Exhibits, shows, food, vendors, rides. 4 p.m.: Demolition Derby Championshiup, Grandstand.

Scandinavian Folk Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Building, and surrounding area, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Cultural displays, lectures, folk dancing,, music, food, activities, entertainment. Visit scandinavianjamestown.org or call 665-0883 for details,

Annual Westfield Antique Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Admission $5. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua County Historical Society. Dozens of quality dealers from four states, large variety of merchandise.

Lowriginal – Mikey Strong/Cancer Sucks car show, noon to 6 p.m., Ottoway Park, 8000 Route 5, Westfield. Admission with donation. Car show, prizes, food, drinks, events. Raise money in memory of Michael Edwards III who was lost to cancer in 2016.

Hartfield Volunteer Fire Company barbecue, noon to sold out, Fire Hall, Elmwood Road. $10 for chicken meal, $5 for child’s meal or a chicken half. $11 for ribs dinner, or $7 for ribs only.

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

Gowanda American Legion Post #409 100th anniversary picnic, 100 Legion Drive, doors open at 1 p.m. Dinner from 2 to 4 p.m. Pig roast; homemade sides. Music by by The Buffalo Touch. Donation: $10 per person. Veterans free. Call 532-3592 for details.

Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary drive-through chicken barbecue, 1 to 5 p.m., Sunset Bay Fire Hall, 12798 Allegany Road, Irving. Pick up pre-sales by 3:30 p.m. $10 donation.

Carnival games, 2 to 4 p.m., Midway State Park, Bemus Point. 386-3165. All Ages, free to public.

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

Nature Scavenger Hunt, 3 to 4 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Exciting hike, search woods for hidden treasures.

Revitalize Dunkirk Bring Your Own Chair Sunset Watch, approximately 45 minutes before sunset, Main Street Beach.

MONDAY, JULY 22

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.

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.

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 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: Galaxy of STEAM Stations, 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.

Collins Public Library presents: “Craft Club,” 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. This month’s theme: “A Universe of Stories.” Ages 4 to 12. . Registration required. Call 532-5129.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Cupcake decorating with Baker Jo, 6:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 11 to 14. Learn how to make animal-decorated cupcakes. All materials provided. Go home with 2 to 3 cupcakes. Registration required. Call 934-3468.

Ahira Hall Library presents:Rocketman Chris Centi, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Astro-Space all ages welcome.

TUESDAY, JULY 23

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.

SOAR Chapter 4-1 meeting and lunch, noon, United Steelworkers Local Union 2693 Union Hall, 97 E. Fourth St., Dunkirk. Retirees of all unions welcome.

Mary’s Deli 40th Anniversary in Dunkirk, canned goods collection/Rural Ministry.

Legends Drum & Bugle Corps open rehearsal, 1:30 p.m., Dunkirk High School.

Seventh Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps open rehearsal, 1:50 p.m., Gowanda High School.

Alzheimer’s Association presents: “Healthy Living for Brain and Body,” 5 p.m., Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Fredonia-Pomfret Democratic Association annual summer picnic, 5 to 8 p.m., Russell Joy Park, upper pavilion. Meet greet neighbors, local candidates, other guests. Tickets: $10. Picnic style food i.e. hamburgers veggie burgers, salads, desserts, beverages. Basket raffles. All welcome.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting and auction, 7 to 9 p.m., BOCES, Route 394, Ashville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Meeting at 7 p.m., followed by auction. Free. For more information, call 720-1591.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association meeting, 7 p.m., Club Grounds, 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton. Finalizing plans for upcoming show Aug. 16, 17, 18. All members urged to attend.

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