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Community calendar

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Labor Day

Cassadaga Labor Day Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,: Craft/Vendor Show, Ames Common (corner of Maple Avenue and Route 60), 11 a.m., Labor Day Parade on Maple Avenue, noon, Ducky Derby at the bridge on Maple Avenue, Cassadaga Lakes Association annual fund-raiser. 1:30 p.m: Bicycle Dice Run (begins and ends at the beach), sponsored by the Citizens for a Better Cassadaga; 8 p.m.: Flares around the Lake, sponsored by Cassadaga Lakes Association.

Health and wellness

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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

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. Refreshments.

Valley Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Valley Historical Society museum, corner of Main and Lester Streets in Sinclairville. Finalizing the plans for the grand History Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14.

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

Collins Public Library presents: Book a Tech Trainer, 2341 Main St. Help to get started with tech, learn to use 3D printer, try virtual reality. Call 532-5129 to set up a 1:1 appointment.

Barker Library presents: all ages after school storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. All ages. Stories, movies, songs, play. Caregivers welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI while children are at programs. All children welcome. No registration required. For details about special storytimes; events, see barkerlibrary.org.

Collins Public Library presents: Pizza Story Hour, 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Join in each month for stories, games, crafts, more. Ages 3 to 10. Sign up required. Call 532-5129.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

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.

Chautauqua County Office for the Aging presents: “Stopping Senior Fraud and Abuse Starts with You,” 10 a.m., Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. Learn about identity theft, scams, Medicare Insurance fraud, financial expectation. Presentations by NY State and local agencies.

Falls prevention event, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Free, open to public. In collaboration with Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, Brooks Hospital Physical Therapy Department. Also exercise and vision experts, dietitians, more. For details, call NY Connects 326-4582.

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

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Triathlon, 5:45 p.m., Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue. Call 914-466-9214 or visit coachmarkwilson.com for more information.

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.

League of Women voters workshop on census, 6:30 p.m., Jamestown Conference Center, back room. 10807 Bennett Road, Dunkirk. Follow the signs. $5. Speaker will be representative from United States Census Bureau. Features information, chance to ask questions. If desiring to pre-register (optional), can e-mail Nicki Schoenl at For details, call Mary at 679-1774.

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., 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. Learning to play together, listening to stories, singing songs, play games.

Collins Public Library presents: Quilting with Florence, 10 a.m., 2341 Main St. Work on projects.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton.

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