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Community Calendar

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

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

Annual Fredonia Farm Festival, Barker Common, 9 a.m.: Lil’ Farmer’s Tent, Farmers’ market. 10 a.m.: craft, artist, food vendors; noon to 4 p.m.: Antique Car Show, church, Park streets; 1 p.m.: Grand parade; Temple Street; 3 p.m.: Everett Lee & Underground Stampede (Main Stage), 3 p.m.: Family Sing Along with Kay Barlow, Lil’ Farmers Tent

Lizzy’s Lemonade Stand, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 739 Deer St., Dunkirk. Ice cold lemonade, lemon cupcakes, lemon bars. Help support Lakeshore Humane Society.

Tree Identification 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. Learn about trees around this easy one mile hike.

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

Make your own recycled hanging planter, 1 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Create art with the trees we learn about.

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.

Free concert: “Rustic Ramblers” (country), 5 to 7 p.m., Cassadaga Floating Stage, Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue. Food available to purchase or bring your own. Come by boat or bring chair or blanket. Sponsored by the Village of Cassadaga. Inclement weather location: American Legion, 228 Maple Ave. or Community Building, 22 Mill St.

“Babies Lives Matter” program, 6 p.m., Park United Methodist Church, 49 Sinclair Drive, Sinclairville. Mobilize and motivate pro-life community. Brief videos. Speakers: Jessie Andersen, Executive Director and Kelly Wittenbrook, Board President of Options Care Center, Jamestown. Offering taken for capital campaign projects including purchase of a sonogram. Also worship, song, prayer for ministry of Options Care. Sponsored by Sophie Scholl society.

Silver Creek Assembly of God Church movie night, featuring “Break Through,” 6 p.m. sharp, 1385 Route 20, Silver Creek. Free admission. All welcome.

International Humanitarian Law Roundtable, 7 p.m., Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. Irwin Cotler receives Joshua Heintz Award for Humanitarian Achievement, followed by public interview and performance from “Samite: A Journey of Resilience.” Limited seating. $15, call 483-6646.

MONDAY, AUG. 26

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.

Sheridan Historical Society open hours and program, 5 to 7 p.m. prior to monthly meeting, 2702 Route 20 at Center Road. Program at 7 p.m. presented by Ruth Nichols, Arkwright Historian. Topic: “Early Arkwright History.” Temporary exhibit, “Childhood Pastimes,” will remain up until after Election Day.

“Tired All the Time? Learn the Secrets to Having Sustained Energy” workshop, 7 p.m., Barker Library, 7 Day St. Fredonia. Presented by Kristian Reiber, IAWP Certified Wellness Coach. Free event.

Kayak Night, 7 p.m. (meet at 6:30 p.m.), DEC launch, Dale Drive, Cassadaga. Co-sponsored by Citizens for a Better Cassadaga and Evergreen Outfitters. For rental, call 763-2266.

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.

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.

TUESDAY, AUG. 27

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.

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. Junior Guest Night.

Fredonia Observatory presents: Public Astronomy Nights, 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Science Center rooftop observatory. Use elevator on EAST end of building. Telescopic viewing, digital planetarium show. Free, advanced reservations required. See www.bit.ly/fredobs. Open to public, children, families welcome.

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

Pinochle: Tuesday’s Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.

Free Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Costello Room, Rockefeller Arts Center.

St. Joseph’s bingo, 7 p.m., Parish Center, 145 East Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For information, call parish office at 679-4116.

Libraries

Patterson Library presents: Knit and Knatter Club, 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room.

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