THURSDAY, AUG. 1

Healthy Baby Festival, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Washington Park, Dunkirk. Buffalo Zoomobile, games, face painting, crafts, educational resources, prizes, giveaways. Families encouraged to pack picnic lunch. Sponsored by Catholic Charities WIC. Expectant and young families invited. No registration required. For details, call 218-1484 ext. 2411.

Pioneer Social Club picnic lunch, noon, Community Hall, Chestnut Street, Forestville. Bring dish to pass.

Gerry professional rodeo, 4351 Route 60. Beef barbecue dinner starts at 5 p.m., rodeo at 8 p.m. featuring pro cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation, seven action-packed events including bareback bronc riding, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping. Keith Isley Barrelman and specialty act. Vendors. See www.gerryrodeo.org for various price combinations and special features. Thursday is military and first responder night: $10 show ticket must be purchased at rodeo office with ID (valid for ID holder only).

Eden Corn Festival, 5 to 11 p.m., Route 62. Games, rides, food stands, vendors, exhibits and more.

Dunkirk Summer Concert Series presents: opening act: Zen City, from 5:25 to 6:25 p.m., Main act: WHO ARE YOU – A Celebration of THE WHO,” from 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Planned location: Memorial Park.

Fredonia First United Methodist Church presents: “A Night of Comedy,” 6 p.m., 25 Church St. Family-friendly evening featuring Rochester-based comedian Dan Kulp and Nashville-based comedian Johnny B. Free to attend; donations accepted. Refreshments sold by youth group.

Music in the Park: “Three Legged Hill,” 6:30 p.m., Ryckman Park, Brocton. Presented by Ahira Hall Library.

Summer free concert series presents: Kokomo Time Band (Tropical Rock and more), 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.

Cherry Creek Summer Gazebo Concert presents: “Pat Cook,” 6:30 p.m., Memorial Park, Main Street. Refreshments available. Bring seating.

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, room A, Central Avenue, Dunkirk.

Nar-Anon Family and Friends support group, 7 to 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall room B, Central Avenue, Dunkirk.

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

Shakespeare on the Lake presents: “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” 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 at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. For details, see the Shakespeare on the Lake Facebook page.

“The Wretched Group,” 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., Clarion Dockside Cafe, 30 E. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk. Live rock and roll show by local group formed in 1965.

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: Summer Reading Wrap-up Party with Nickel City Reptiles, 12:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Show and dessert. Summer reading participants may pick up their goody bags. 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.

FRIDAY, AUG. 2

Gerry professional rodeo, 4351 Route 60. Beef barbecue dinner starts at 5 p.m., rodeo at 8 p.m. featuring pro cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation, seven action-packed events including bareback bronc riding, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping. Keith Isley Barrelman and specialty act. Vendors. See www.gerryrodeo.org for various price combinations and special features.

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.

First Friday Lunch Bunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 120 Chandler St., Jamestown. Audubon Community Nature Center Nature Educator Katie Finch will address “Urban Greenspace at First Lutheran Church,” followed by BYO brown bag lunch. $8, $6 for Nature Center members. For reservations, call 569-2345. Walk-ins welcome.

Art in Nature, 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. Create art with the trees we learn about.

Eden Corn Festival, noon to midnight, Route 62. Games, rides, food stands, vendors, exhibits and more.

Make your own recycled hanging planter, 3 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public.

First 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, fun.

Sherman Days, 5:30 p.m.: registration for Alumni Banquet at SCS gymnasium; 6 p.m.: Cornhole Challenge, Firemen’s Field, Klondyke Road; 7 p.m.: Vonfire, entertainment by band Take 2.

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.

Blossom Garden Friends School movie night presents: “Finding Nemo,” 6:30 p.m., 13961 Sisson Highway, Collins. Free admission, free refreshments.

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.

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.

Shakespeare on the Lake presents: “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” 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 at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. For details, see the Shakespeare on the Lake Facebook page.

“The Wretched Group,” 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., Clarion Dockside Cafe, 30 E. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk. Live rock and roll show by local group formed in 1965.

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.

Barker Library presents: Kindergarten Readiness Carnival, 10:30 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. For kids going into pre-k or kindergarten and their families. Free program.

Cassadaga Branch Library presents: Friday Morning Storytime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 18 Maple Ave. Book, crafts and friends.

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

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

SATURDAY, AUG. 3

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. Donations accepted.

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

Al Tech / Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees get-together, 8:30 a.m., Bob Evans Restaurant, Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk.

Sherman Days, 8:30 a.m. Annual Wildcat 5K walk/run to benefit girls’ softball program; 10 a.m., parade; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: vendors, kid games, bounce house, more; noon: Stanley Hose chicken barbecue; 2 to 4 p.m.: Southern Tier Wrestling in SCS gymnasium.

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.

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

Annual Silver Creek Yard Sales, 9 a.m., rain or shine. $10 to participate. Register at Silver Creek Optical or www.chautauquachamber.org. Maps sold at the Village Park in Silver Creek morning of sale. Held rain or shine. Sponsored by Hanover Community Chamber of Commerce.

Trinity Lutheran annual indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 15 Porter Ave., Silver Creek. Sahlen’s hot dog sale starts at 10 a.m.

Mia Bella’s Consignment Boutique fund-raising sale to combat human trafficking, 9 a.m., 260 Central Ave., Silver Creek. 100% of sidewalk sale of out of season and some specialty donating clothing will be donated to A21, an organization that fights to solve human trafficking in honor of missing SUNY Fredonia graduate Sam Sayers. 20% of items sold indoors also donated to A21.

Yoga with Megan, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Focus awareness, breathe deeply, practice stillness. Fundamental Vinyasa-style yoga class. Free to public.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: Experience the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull. 9:30 a.m. $55. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Valley Historical Society annual quilt show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Valley Historical Society museum, corner of Lester and Main streets, Sinclairville. No admission charge.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History (RTPI) open house, thirty-fifth anniversary celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 311 Curtis St., Jamestown. At 11 a.m., County Executive George Borrello will speak. Mementos in display, field guides, Memory Book. Galleries, exhibits tours at 1 p.m. Refreshments.

Forestville basketball programs car wash, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walmart, 10401 Bennett Road, Fredonia. Donations: $5 pre-sale, $7 day of event.

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.

Eden Corn Festival, noon to midnight, Route 62. Games, rides, food stands, vendors, exhibits and more.

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.

Dunkirk Elks Club presents: “RIBS on the Barbie,” 2 to 6 p.m., 428 Central Ave. Dine-in or take-out. Barbecued ribs, many sides. $12.

Langford 2019 Northeast Nationals Tractor pull, 4:30 p.m., 3901 Langford Rd., North Collins. WNY Pro Pulling Series, NTPA – Grand National Series, King of the Hill – Local 4WD, music in beer tent. $20 adults, free for 12, under.

Gerry professional rodeo, 4351 Route 60. Beef barbecue dinner starts at 5 p.m., rodeo at 8 p.m. featuring pro cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation, seven action-packed events including bareback bronc riding, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping. Keith Isley Barrelman and specialty act. Free kids’ rodeo for ages 3 to 8 at 4 p.m. Registration at 3. Wear pink to support fight against breast cancer. Fireworks display after show.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: Award-winning speaker and New York Times Best Seller Neale Donald Walsch, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. through Aug. 4 at 4:30 p.m., Auditorium. Powerful, transformative two-day personal renewal retreat focused on the most powerful spiritual response to the disappointments, frustrations, anxieties and upsets of life in today’s unraveling world. Author of “Conversations with God.” Workshop $195. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Bat program, 7:30 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Recreation hall. Free to public. All ages. Join bat biologist Jonathan Townsend for evening of batty fun. Dress for weather. Flashlights, bug repellent recommended. Runs 1 to 2 hours. No registration required.

Shakespeare on the Lake presents: “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” 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 at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. For details, see the Shakespeare on the Lake Facebook page.

Cinema Series: “A Dog’s Journey,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Stars Dennis Quaid in the sequel to “A Dog’s Purpose” 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

Cassadaga Branch Library presents: NERF war, 2 p.m., 18 Maple Ave. Kids should bring their NERF guns, ammo, eye protection. Snacks served. Children under age 8 must be with responsible adult.

Sinclairville Library presents: Kindergarten Bootcamp, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 15 Main St.