WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28

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.

New Horizons Band, SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall. First Wednesday of lessons and band practice 3 to 4:45 p.m.

Grape Discovery Center “Wine With Us Wednesdays,” 5 to 8 p.m., 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield on patio or tasting room. Lake Erie Wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. $4 feature wine every Wine Wednesday. 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.

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.

Uke-newbie Workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia. Intended for beginners, those who’d like to work on basics. Focuses on basic chords (C, C7, F, Am, G, G7) and strumming. Extra ukes available. All welcome, moves slowly, some one-on-one attention. To register, call 672-8051 or email barker@netsync.net.

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

Concord Spellbinders Toastmasters Club meeting, 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Room #118, Jewett Hall, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia. Learn about presentation tips, business networking, advanced speeches. Never a fee to attend as a guest. Call 672-2662 for details.

Angola Summer Lawn Chair Concert: The Frankfurters, WNY’s most popular German 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.

Martz Open Observatory Night, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg. Donations: $5 adults, $2 students.

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

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.

Patterson Library presents: Culinary Creations, 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room. Cold and cool pockluck dishes for the monthly meeting. Main Reading Room.

Collins Public Library presents: Young Adult Art Club, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Draw, paint, create. Learn about illustration, publishing. Ages 10 to 20. Sketchbooks, materials provided. Call 532-5129 to register.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29

Literacy Volunteers book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., new location! 12 Park Place, Fredonia, Proceeds benefit adult literacy programs.

Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter presents: Effective Communication Strategies, 5 p.m., Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. For details and to register, call 800-272-3900.

Dunkirk Summer Concert Series presents: opening act “Midnight Recovery,” from 5:25 to 6:25 p.m. Main act: “Aftermath: Experience the Sixties,” from 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Planned location: Pier.

Summer free concert series presents: Come Back Patsy Cline Tribute (performed by Pat Cook), 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.

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).

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

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.

Collins Public Library presents: Young Adult Book Club, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Topic: “Hidden Figures,” by Margot Lee Shetterly. Ages 13, up. Request a copy online or at Library desk. Call 532-5129.

FRIDAY, AUG. 30

Literacy Volunteers book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., New location! 12 Park Place, Fredonia, Proceeds benefit adult literacy programs.

New Horizons Band, SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall. First Friday of lessons and band practice at Mason Hall, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Monarchs and Margaritas, 5 to 7 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Adults-only experience of next day’s Monarch Butterfly Festival. Over 21s, bring friends, enjoy drinks; south-of-the-border-themed appetizers as well as butterflies; fun. New this year: silent disco! Reserve early, admission limited. $25 pre-paid, $30 at the door. Pre-paid reservations required by Tuesday, Aug. 27. Call 569-2345 or register online at auduboncnc.org/monarchfestival.

Motorcycle Run & Campout for Muscular Dystrophy Association, Chautauqua County Fireman’s Fraternity Campgrounds, Stockton. Live music from 6 to 10 p.m. by “Just Another Band” (J.A.B.), with Jason Morgan, former lead singer of The New Direction Band. Donations appreciated. Order off the menu from Big Jim’s BBQ from Indiana. Silent auction, 50/50 raffles and big board raffle tickets for sale. For event details, contact Edziu Wallace at 410-0627 or Tina Wallace at 410-0845. For camping reservations, call Chautauqua Co. Fireman’s Fraternity, Inc. at 595-3776 and mention this event. Hosted by Dunkirk Moniuszko Social Club, Inc., Red Knights, MC and Legion Riders of WNY. Don’t have to ride to enjoy event and help raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In honor of Erik and Brian Robbins.

Community Ukulele Jam Session, Costello Community Room, SUNY Fredonia. Beginners and “brush-up” from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Jam session for all from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone welcome, regardless of experience. Don’t have a ukulele? There are extras. Come for a community strum-a-long. The goal is to have fun and to make music. Questions? Contact Jill Reese at reese@fredonia.edu. Free event.

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.

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.

Lily Dale Assembly presents: International Medium John C. White weekend: “The Natural Laws of the Higher Self.” Price range $350 for all Weekend or $70 per session. Begins 7 p.m. See www.LilyDaleAssembly.org for details.

Guest Artist Recital: Roland Martin, organ, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. Free.

Holiday Weekend at Woodside Campground, Music by the Underground Stampede, 8 p.m., 8248 Griswold Road, Cassadaga. Admission $8 per person. For details, call 673-5821.

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.

Collins Public Library presents: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Read stories, play games, sing songs, have snack. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required. Call 532-5129.