WEDNESDAY, JULY 24

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.

Heat Wave Drum & Bugle Corps open rehearsal, 10 a.m. to noon, Brocton High School.

Fredonia First United Methodist Church Drama Camp, 1 to 3 p.m., 25 Church St. Fredonia. Students K-12 will learn about theater and hone their acting skills as they role play Biblical skits and plays. Students will show off their talents with a performance during the weekend of the Fredonia Farm Festival.

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. Live music by Ben Cornell from 5 to 8 p.m.

Chautauqua Opportunity’s Managing Caregiver Stress class, 6 to 7 p.m., Cassadaga Library, 18 Maple St. RSVP by July 23 to 366-3335 ext. 1236. Free Respite Care if needed; sign up when registering.

Lakeshore Humane Society Open Hours, 6 to 8 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes. (One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet.) Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for details.

Seventh Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps open rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Gowanda High School.

Concord Spellbinders Toastmasters Club meeting, 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Room No. 105, Jewett Hall, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia. Learn about presentation tips, business networking, advanced speeches. Topic: Listening effectively. Never a fee to attend as a guest. RSVP to leokays@outlook.com.

Legends Drum & Bugle Corps open rehearsal, 7 p.m., Dunkirk High School.

Celebrate Sheridan evening, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free outdoor concert, lawn of town office buildings, 2773 Route 20, Sheridan. Music by Cassadaga Area Concert Band. Concessions by and to benefit Sheridan Historical society, Sheridan Memorial VFW Auxiliary. In case of inclement weather, moved to inside the town auditorium.

Evening in Barker Common, Fredonia Summer Band Concert: JT Blues Band, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Barker Common gazebo. Also face-painting, highlighted restaurant, highlighted winery.

Angola Summer Lawn Chair Concert: Formula Band, Buffalo’s premiere Italian 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.

Shakespeare on the Lake presents: “Hamlet,” 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Historic Lighthouse grounds under the tent, 1 Point Drive North, Dunkirk. General admission: $15; students; $10; ages 1 through 12: $5. Purchase tickets online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4279151 or at the door. For details, see the Shakespeare on the Lake Facebook page.

Castleman Quartet program presents: Sonata concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Admission with $5 recommended contribution.

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.

Libraries

Patterson Library presents: “A Universe of Stories,” 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. 9:15 Twinkle Tots (Infant to 3 years 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.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Mystery Book Club survey meeting, 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. New club.

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

THURSDAY, JULY 25

National Carousel Day, Midway State Park, Bemus Point. Free carousel rides for all. (Rider safety restrictions still apply. 386-3165. All Ages, free to public.

Literacy Volunteers book sale, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit adult literacy programs. Bag sale.

Dunkirk Summer Concert Series presents: opening act: “Bad Habit,” from 5:25 to 6:25 p.m., Main act: “Buffalo Music Hall of Fame,” from 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Planned location: Memorial Park.

Summer free concert series presents: Tim Vitullo Band (Contemporary Americana Blues), 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. Also an appearance by Rainbow the Clown.

New Horizon Band Concert, 6:30 p.m., Ryckman Park, Brocton. Free event. Bring seating. 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).

Annual Prayer Service at the Shrine for the Unborn, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Cemetery Route 60, Dunkirk. Presider: Fr. Romero Hontiveros of St. Dominic’s Parish. Bring a chair. Rain location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 325 Washington Ave. in Dunkirk. Call Pat at 207-6509 for details.

Shakespeare on the Lake presents: “Hamlet,” 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Historic Lighthouse grounds under the tent, 1 Point Drive North, Dunkirk. General admission: $15; students; $10; ages 1 through 12: $5. Purchase tickets online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4279151 or at the door. For details, see the Shakespeare on the Lake Facebook page.

Thule Lodge meeting, 7 p.m., Falcon’s Nest, 2001 E. Main St., Falconer. New members are always welcome in this Swedish organization of Chautauqua County.

Castleman Quartet program presents: Sonata concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Admission with $5 recommended contribution.

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

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Yoga Storytime, 12:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Yoga, stories, craft. Registration required. Call 934-3468.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: musical jam session, 2 to 4 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.

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.

Collins Public Library presents: “Computer Class – Computer Basics,” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. p.m., 2341 Main St. Designed for beginners, includes review of hardware, software of computers, introduction in mouse and keyboard use. Free, open to Library patrons age 17, above. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

Patterson Library presents: Write Now Writers’ Group, 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Pergola Garden. Reference Room.

Patterson Library presents: Author Jill Mattson, 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Topic: “Healing with Crystals.”

Patterson Library presents: Music Together” with Kay Barlow, 6:15 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Patterson Library presents: Adult Summer Reading Mixer, 6 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Pergola Garden. Snacks, drinks, laughs.

Collins Public Library presents: Young adult book club, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St.Topic: “The Unwanteds” by Lisa McMann. Ages 13 up. Call 532-5129 to request a copy.

FRIDAY, JULY 26

YWCA Westfield Arts & Crafts Festival, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Moore Park, E. Main St. Numerous vendors. Unique and handcrafted creations, including home decor, gourmet foods, jewelry, children’s toys, clothing, original art, metal sculptures, more. Food trucks. Free admission.

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue yard sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7540 N. Gale St., Westfield. Come support the dogs.

Science of Things Spiritual: A Symposium in Lily Dale, 9:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. $75. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Trinkets to Treasures Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., building adjacent to Westfield Arts and Crafts Festival. Furniture, lamps, jewelry, dishware, toys, books, Avon bottles, much more. Proceeds benefit repairs to historic bell tower.

Literacy Volunteers book sale, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit adult literacy programs. Bag sale.

Know Your Trees, 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. Learn about trees around easy one mile hike.

Chautauqua Rails to Trails wine walk, begins at Webb Trail trailhead, located to the left of Boxcar Barney’s (13 W Lake Rd.) in Mayville. Begins at 4 p.m., with walkers starting in waves every half hour until 7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets available for $25 per person on Chautauqua Rails to Trails Facebook page $30 each at trailhead at event. Designated Driver tickets : $15 per person. Members of Chautauqua Rails to Trails receive $5 off per ticket. Maximum of 300 event tickets sold (50 per half hour). Six wine stops, food pairings.

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.

Stage on Screen: Forty-second Street – The Musical, 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Tickets: $15, students: $10. Captured Live from London’s West End. Call 679-1891.

Fredonia First United Methodist Church Youth JAM (Jesus All Mighty), 7 to 9 p.m., 25 Church St. Fredonia. Students in grades 7 to 12. Invites participants to discover what’s so Mighty about Jesus. Gatherings may include but are not limited to videos, activities, music, crafts, discussions, games, food, meeting new people, and fun.

Castleman Quartet program presents: Sonata concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Admission with $5 recommended contribution.

Shakespeare on the Lake presents: “Hamlet,” 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Historic Lighthouse grounds under the tent, 1 Point Drive North, Dunkirk. General admission: $15; students; $10; ages 1 through 12: $5. Purchase tickets online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4279151 or at the door. For details, see the Shakespeare on the Lake Facebook page.

Moth Sugaring, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Discover the mysterious life of moths.

Movie in the Commons: “Atlantis: The Lost Empire,” 8:30 p.m., Brocton. Presented by Ahira Hall Library.

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.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Repco Wildlife: “Animals in Space,” 3 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Middle School Auditorium, 525 Eagle St. Free; open to public. Call 366-2511 for details.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Decho Ensemble, 7 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.