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Celebrating birthdays for July and August were Silver Creek seniors, left to right: Ed Newman, Harry Suski, Ruth Sheeler, Cathy Hebb, Thelma Hilliker. Absent from the picture were Shirley Sikorski, Susan Shiloh, Kathy Huffman, Sally Shevlin, Dorothy Miniri and Sandy George. FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Villenova Grange rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 431 Route 322, South Dayton. Donations welcome. Call 965-4292, leave message.

South Dayton United Methodist Church giant rummage sale and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 34 Maple St., South Dayton. Proceeds benefit SDUM church missions funds.

First Friday Lunch Bunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Nature speakers Bob and Kathleen Barber present “National Parks Through Young Eyes,” followed by BYO brown bag lunch. Audubon provides coffee and tea. $8, $6 for Nature Center members. No reservations required.

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

Fredonia Red, White and Blues, two day music festival celebrating the local Red and White wine industry from the surrounding area and hear “BLUES” style music. Food trucks, wineries, craft, direct sell vendors in Barker Common area. $15 commemorative t-shirts. Music line-up: 4 p.m.: The Freeze Fredonia Memorial American Legion Post 59; 6 p.m.: big TONE Liberty Food and Spirits; 8 p.m.: Dr. Z and The Blues Remedy Fredonia Beaver Club.

First Friday in Westfield, 5 p.m. Main Street. Live music, 50/50 drawing, artists, business showcase, non-profit information, games, wine, food, crafts, antiques, vendors, fun.

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.

Old-fashioned First Friday Community Barn Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia. Kick off the 2019-2020 season. Celebrate an American Holiday with an American Tradition. Adults: $7, students: $5, ages 12 and under free. Squares, contras, mixers and more. Beginner friendly, family friendly. No experience needed. For details, call Joe at 679-8426.

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.

Prendergast Library half-off book sale, 10 to 5 p.m., 509 Cherry St, Jamestown. All books $1 or less, or fill a bag of books for $10.

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

Collins Public Library presents: Senior movie, “A Dog’s Purpose,” 1 p.m., 2341 Main St. Call 532-5129 for details. Co-sponsored by 50+ Seniors. Popcorn served.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Amish Folk Art Quilting Class, Leon Fire Hall, New Albion Road, Leon. Coffee, donuts at 8:30 a.m. then sewing, quilting at 9 a.m. with Amish ladies teaching! Project: Make and quilt the Ohio Star in a Mug-Rug set. $40 includes homemade lunch, all supplies to complete one project. Registration required. Call Pat at 296-5709.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting, 8:30 a.m., Bob Evans Restaurant, Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk.

Villenova Grange rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 431 Route 322, South Dayton. Donations welcome. Call 965-4292, leave message.

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. RED tomatoes, WHITE potatoes, BLUE grapes – that and much more!

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.

OBSERVER presents: Wonderful World of Women, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 30 Lake Shore Drive E.., Dunkirk. Vendors, exhibits, demos, seminars, crafts, artists, Presentations: 10:15 a.m.: Recognizing Substance Abuse in Our Children and Communities, 11 a.m.: Human Trafficking; noon: History of the Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 p.m.: Personal Safety for Women; 2 p.m.: Financial Planning for Women.

South Dayton United Methodist Church giant rummage sale and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, 34 Maple St., South Dayton. Bag sale at noon. Proceeds benefit SDUM church missions funds.

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.

Stroke Awareness Walk, 10 a.m., SUNY Fredonia Youngerman Center, first floor, Thompson Hall. Two mile walk along Central Avenue. Lunch served after event. No entry fee. To register or for details, call 673-3203 by Sept. 2.

Rosie Billquist Trail Dedication, noon, Trailhead on Franklin Street, just behind the Ox & Rooster restaurant, Sherman. Trail. Rosie was a notoriously kind and beautiful woman who was an avid runner, cyclist, and seeker of joy and adventure. Rosie’s life was tragically cut short in 2017 after a hunting accident. Dedication hosted by the Village of Sherman and Chautauqua Rails to Trails.

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.

Pups on the Patio, noon to 3 p.m., Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield. Bring your pooch down to splash in the doggy pool; meet with volunteers; see dogs in need of homes from the NCCR. Dog supplies and monetary donations for the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue accepted. $2 hot dogs, drinks, light snacks available for purchase. Leashes required for dogs.

Dunkirk Picnic at the Point (Gratiot), 1 to 3 p.m.” 2nd Street Sunset; 3 to 5 p.m.: Hooman; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Son Boricua of Buffalo.

Fredonia Red, White and Blues, two day music festival celebrating the local Red and White wine industry from the surrounding area and hear “BLUES” style music. Food trucks, wineries, craft, direct sell vendors in Barker Common area. $15 commemorative t-shirts. Music line-up: 11 a.m.: Iron Eyes Experience, Barker Common Gazebo; 1 p.m.: Beer Crate Blues Band, Heenan’s Irish Pub; 2 p.m.: Jammin’ Gypsies, Coughlan’s Pub; 3 p.m.: MAIN EVENT, Jeff Fetterman Band, Barker Common Gazebo; 5 p.m.: Harvey and The Hurricanes, Fred’s; 6 p.m.: Mark Winsick Band, Lil Magill’s; 6:30 p.m.: Pedro and the Smooth Cats, DeJohn’s Italian Spaghetti House; 7 p.m.: Just Plain Lucky, Old Main Inn; 8 p.m.: JT Blues Band, Muldoons / Tully’s Pub; 9 p.m.: Jony James Band, EBC West; 10 p.m.: Ion Sky, Valentine’s Place.

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Murder Mystery Dinner: Mid-Evil Faire Mayhem “An Affaire to Remember,” 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.

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts presents: Local Music Showcase, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., PRE-SALE Local Music Showcase Wristbands available at the Infinity Center and Online until Friday, Sept. 6 for $10 or pick up an all access wristband for $15 at one of FIVE (5) kiosks downtown on event night. Over 50 bands in a variety of Jamestown venues. See infinityperformingarts.org for details.

Cinema Series: “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. philosophical dog named Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner).bonds with his owner,(Milo Ventimiglia), an aspiring Formula One race car driver, Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students, children. Call 679-1891

Health and wellness

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

Libraries

Prendergast Library half-off book sale, 10 to 4 p.m., 509 Cherry St, Jamestown. All books $1 or less, or fill a bag of books for $10.

Collins Public Library presents: Free Computer Class: Music and Video Streaming, 12 p.m., 2341 Main St. Introduction to Free streaming services for listening to music and podcasts or watching movies. Registration required, limited. Call 532-5129.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

Jamestown Coin Club Coin Show, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., American Legion Herman Kent Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave., W.E. Jamestown (West Ellicott). Free. 30 coin dealers, free appraisals. Coin supplies available for purchase. For details, call 665-2607.

Dunkirk First Baptist Church “Back to Church Patriot Sunday,” 876 Central Ave. Service at 10 a.m.(including Children’s Church ages 5 to 10). Free cookout, prizes, fun at 11:30 a.m. Honoring local heroes for their service.

Chapter #459 Vietnam Veterans of America monthly meeting, 11 a.m., John T. Murray VFW Post #1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. Contact Danny S. McGill, chapter #459 VVA secretary at 366-2287 for more information.

Forestville United Methodist Church chicken barbecue, noon until sold out, 3 Park St., Forestville. Adults: $10, children: $6, chicken only: $6. Eat in or take out.

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

Valley Historical Society museum open hours, 2 to 5 p.m., corner of Main and Lester streets in Sinclairville. Tours available; no admission charge.

“I Am Loved,” 2 to 4 p.m., St. Stephen’s Cafe parking lot, Highland Avenue, Brocton. Free food, clothing, school supplies, book bags. Giving away two new bikes. Live music. Bounce house. Six social service agencies.

Trinity Masterworks Choir initial rehearsal, 6 to 8 p.m., nave of Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia. Enter through Garland Hall at the back of the church building. Weekly rehearsals to prepare for Nov. 2 concert. All singers welcome.