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SATURDAY, AUG. 24

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

The Relief Zone (TRZ) 5K/10K/Kidz Fun Run, Frewsburg Firemen’s Grounds, 4 Main St. Registration 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Race will begin at 9 a.m. followed by awards at 10:30 a.m. $10 for Kidz Fun Run, $20 for the 5K, and $25 for the 10K. This fee includes T-Shirt for runners pre-registered by Aug. 16.

Chautauqua Gran Fondo, 9 a.m., Webb’s Resort, 115 W. Lake Road, Route 394 Mayville. 20/40/60 mile routes. Cost: $30. Rest stops, photo ops, full SAG support. Following the ride, participants, members of community welcome to enjoy picnic lunch, refreshments, live musical entertainment at Webb’s Captain’s Table. Register online at chautauquagranfondo.com

Annual Fredonia Farm Festival, 9 a.m. to dusk, craft, artist, food vendors. Lil’ Farmer’s Tent. Farmers’ Market. Barker Common. 10 a.m.: Doug Osborne-Coy, Main Stage; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Miracle Elixir Side Show, Gazebo; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: children’s pet show with Sirius Dog School, East Park; 11:15 a.m.: Josh Hogan, Main Stage; 12:30 p.m.: The Patsy & Dottie Variety Show, Main Stage; 1 p.m.: cornhole tournament, Day Street; 2:45 p.m.: Tim Bartlett, Main Stage; 3 p.m.: Family Sing Along with Kay Barlow, Gazebo; 4 p.m.: Rik Napoli, Main Stage; 6:30 p.m.: MAC Band, Main Stage; 8:30 p.m. John and Mary & the Valkyries, Main Stage.

Celtic Festival and Gathering of the Clans, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Lakeside Park, Route 394, Mayville. Adults: $10 donation; seniors: $8; children 13 and under free. Beer and Wine Garden, 8 pipe bands, 6 Celtic bands, 27 Heavy Athletes, Scottish & Irish Dancers, 28 Clans, Celtic & Craft Vendors, Celtic & Great Food. Free Parking, Free Shuttle Bus. Presented by 96 Highlanders Pipes & Drums Inc.

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.

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.

Bird Walk with Judy, 10 to 11 a.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Join Judy Callahan to learn more about birds at Lake Erie State Park. Dress for weather.

American Legion Riders Dice Run, 10 a.m. registration at Dunkirk Memorial Post 62, 211 Central Ave. at 10 a.m., kickstands up at noon. Run returns to Frewsburg American Legion Post 556, 9 Meadow Lane for dinner. Proceeds benefit local veterans with equestrian therapy. Donation $15 rider, $5 per passenger. $5 per person to enter into dice roll. Auction. Event held rain or shine.

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Murder Mystery Dinner: Millionaire Mayhem “Your Money or Your Life,” Perry Street Station, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, Pennsylvania. Buffet dinner for all guests by Stewart’s Premier Catering at the Station at 4:45 p.m., Mystery Train departs at 6:15 p.m., returns to depot at 9 p.m. for dessert; resolution of the show. Reservations required, space limited. $70 per person. Cost includes buffet dinner, train ride, show, dessert, gratuity. Not recommended for children under age 16.

Fredonia First United Methodist Church Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 25 Church St. Presale: $10, at door: $12. Call 679-1513 for details.

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.

Lake Shore Street Rod Association Cruise-In at Grape Discovery Center, noon to 4 p.m., 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield. Calling all cars and clubs. Also wine, food, raffles, 50/50s, vendors.

Campers golf Cart Rodeo, Woodside Campground, 8248 Griswold Road, Cassadaga. For details, call 673-5821.

Paws at the Park, 2 to 4 p.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public.

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.

Glow Your Mind 5K run, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Jamestown. $25 Race Fee + $2.50 sign-up fee. 100% of proceeds stay local in Chautauqua County and will be used for suicide prevention efforts. Registration from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Glow bracelets, necklaces, rings will be available with race registration. Also, temporary tattoos and neon face-painting! After GLOW Party includes: live DJ, dancing, ice cream sundae bar.

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. 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.

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