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Community calendar

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

Camp Gross Applebee’s fund-raiser, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s, Vineyard Drive, Fredonia. $7. Also basket raffle.

Sunset Bay Experience, registration for 5k run, walk at 8 a.m.: cost $25 that day, students $10. Craft show, live band, food drink specials follow. Raffles. Proceeds benefit Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Company.

Dunkirk presents: Grand Prix Offshore Power Boat races, Music: 5 to 6 p.m.:The Freeze Band; 6 to 8 p.m.: OCD/C – AC/DC Tribute Band; 8 to 10 p.m.: Jersey – Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association annual antique show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 4578 Cemetery Road off 380 Stockton. Gate fees adults:$5, under 14 free. Demonstrations of the way things were done in days past, such as saw mill, blacksmithing, printing press, veneer cutting of logs, quilt display, household items and many other displays. Good food, tractor pull, flea market, parade. Auction this day.

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: Doc Baker’s Musicological Extravaganza 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (North Americana music).

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.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s Annual Giant Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Floral Hall, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Avenue, Dunkirk. Basket drawings, bake sale, TV drawing, hot dogs and drinks for sale. For details, call 672-1991 or see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org

Diocese of Buffalo listening session with Bishop Richard Malone, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Prayers, discussion, audience feedback, mission summary.

Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Museum Festival weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Free admission to grounds. Children’s games (fee), tours (fee), food trucks, craft vendors, Chinese auction. Raffle for 2 tickets for Oct. 20 Bills/Dolphins game. Live music by “Bad Habit” at 5 p.m. Outdoor movie “Pete’s Dragon” at 8 p.m.

Jackson Center fund-raiser “A Fashionable Verdict,” one-day shopping event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jackson Center, 305 E. 4th St., Jamestown. Fall fashions from Take a Bough Collection; array of jewelry from Rebel Nell Jewelry. Twenty percent of each purchase supports the Center’s programming and outreach.

Pop-up nature play day with the Audubon Community Nature Center, 10 to 11 a.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages.

Audubon Nature Play Day, 10 a.m. to noon, Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Children ages 2-8 and their favorite adults can drop in any time. Extra materials will be placed in the Nature Play Area, and a naturalist will be present to answer questions and provide information. Wear clothes and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Planned for rain or shine; in case of severe weather the program will be cancelled. Free.

Mayville Blugrass Festival, 11 a.m., Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flats Road, Mayville. Outdoor event. Bring seating. Tickets: $20. See www.biginletbrewing.com

Vince Johnson bike run and spaghetti dinner benefit, Sheridan Memorial VFW Post #6390, 2556 Route 20, Silver Creek (near Sheridan). Rider pre-registration costs: $15 single, $25 couple; day of event: $25 single, $40 couple. Chinese auction, wine pull, 50/50 drawing. Spaghetti dinner 3 to 5 p.m. Pre-sale $12, day of event: $15. Buy tickets at Post. Vince was injured in a motorcycle accident June 25.

Leon Town Picnic, noon, Leon Fire Hall. New Albion Road, Leon. Dedication of newly painted Honor Roll signs. Bring dish to pass.

Leaf printing, 1 p.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public.

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue open house, 1 to 3 p.m., 7540 N. Gale St., Westfield.

Gowanda Moose Lodge “Raise Our Roof Jamboree,” 2 to 10 p.m., 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda, Large basket raffle, 50/50, two great local bands – 2 to 6 p.m.: Jeremy Keyes, 6 to 10 p.m.: Barnstorm. Presale $8 single, $15 couple; $10 per person at door. Food available. Many side raffles. For tickets, details, call 532-4882.

St. Joseph’s Church Community Meal, 4 to 6 p.m., 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Assorted sandwiches, chips, corn on the cob and ice cream. All are welcome; no charge.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “I Ought to be in Pictures,” 7 p.m., 49 S. Portage, Westfield. $10. Written by Neil Simon, directed by Judy Einach. Call 224-2135 for tickets.

Cinema Series: “Yesterday,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Stars Himesh Patel as a struggling singer-songwriter who is credited with writing Beatles songs by a world who doesn’t remember the group. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891.

Campers Appreciation chicken barbecue, Woodside Campground, 8248 Griswold Road, Cassadaga. For details, call 673-5821.

Music by Rocket 88, 8 p.m., Woodside Campground, 8248 Griswold Road, Cassadaga. Admission $8 per person. For details, call 673-5821.

Health and wellness

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

Libraries

Collins Public Library presents: Role Playing Games Club, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2341 Main St. Registration required. Fills up fast. Call 532-5129. Slay forces of evil, discover treasure, have a blast. Ages 12 to 18. Lunch, snacks, provided. Inform staff of need for special accommodations.

SUNDAY, AUG. 18

Dunkirk presents: Grand Prix Offshore Power Boat races. Music: Rockin’ Robin; The Floyd Concept – A Pink Floyd Tribute. Fireworks Finale.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association annual antique show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4578 Cemetery Road off 380 Stockton. Gate fees adults:$5, under 14 free. Demonstrations of the way things were done in days past, such as saw mill, blacksmithing, printing press, veneer cutting of logs, quilt display, household items and many other displays. Good food, tractor pull, parade, flea market.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s Annual Giant Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Floral Hall, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Avenue, Dunkirk. Basket drawings, bake sale, TV drawing, hot dogs and drinks for sale. For details, call 672-1991 or see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org

Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Museum Festival weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Free admission to grounds. Children’ games and lighthouse tours for fee. Chinese auction. Lancaster Amateur Radio Club on property. Viewing of Great Lakes Off Shore Grand Prix Boat races. Bleacher seating available or bring lawn chair. VIP viewing from top of Lighthouse for optional fee.

Guided 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.

The Relief Zone (TRZ) annual pig roast, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sold out, Frewsburg Firemen’s Blue Building. $10 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Inflatable bounce house and face painting for children along with 50/50 drawing, basket auction with great prizes.

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.

Walk in the woods with a Naturalist, 1 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. 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.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “I Ought to be in Pictures,” 2 p.m., 49 S. Portage, Westfield. $10. Written by Neil Simon, directed by Judy Einach. Call 224-2135 for tickets.

Revitalize Dunkirk Bring Your Own Chair Sunset Watch, approximately 45 minutes before sunset, Dunkirk Lighthouse grounds.

MONDAY, AUG. 19

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.

NY Telephone Retirees, former co-workers and friends get-together luncheon, noon, Liberty’s, 21 Prospect St., Fredonia. This month’s gathering is a week earlier than usual. Details: call 366-3401.

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.

Sheridan Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary annual hot dog roast, monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Sheridan Bay Park. All members encouraged to attend.

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

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.

Collins Public Library presents: Morning book club, 11 a.m., 2341 Main St..Topic: “The Story of Arthur Truluv,” by Elizabeth Berg. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

Patterson Library presents: Ready, Set, Kindergarten with Ms. Amy, 11 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Registration with main desk required.

Collins Public Library presents: Computer Class intro to Windows 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Learn desktop, start button, Microsoft Edge, Windows Store. Free, open to ages 17, above. Call 532-5129 to register.

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