THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

DFT Telephone Company Retirees meeting, 9 a.m., Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk. All retirees invited. Always the third Thursday of the month.

Brooks Memorial Hospital Retirees’ luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Bob Evans Restaurant, 3877 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk.

JJ’s Backyard BBQ chicken barbecue fund-raiser, 4 to 7 p.m., Silver Creek High School Cafeteria, Dickinson Street. $10. Proceeds benefit Silver Creek Black Knight Varsity Cheerleaders.

Gowanda Moose Lodge car cruise, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 201 Aldrich St. Supports Raise the Roof project. Food, drink specials. Cruise in: cars, bikes. For details, call 532.4882.

Rosary for Peace in the Middle East and in our world, 5:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. All are welcome for this half hour once a month.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild meeting, 6 p.m., Westfield YWCA, 58 S. Portage St. Program: Antique quilts, presented by Birgit Hanson. All welcome.

Alzheimer’s Association presents: “Healthy Living for your Brain & Body,” 6 p.m., Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, Crandall History Room.

Chautauqua Opportunities Alzheimer’s Services presents: Savvy Caregiver Series, part 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Mayville Library, 92 S. Erie St. Free. Learn assessment skills and care-giving goals setting. Register at 366-3335 ext. 1236.

Revitalize Dunkirk general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Public welcome. This month’s speaker: Kathleen Peterson of Chautauqua County Rural Ministry. Also reports from the board of directors and standing committees, updates on projects, time for public comments.

Westfield P-FLAG Chapter meeting, 6:30 p.m., Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, Octagon Gallery.

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.

Freedom in Fredonia Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, 7 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. This group is closed (for addicts only).

Chautauqua Town Historical Society program: “the Barcelona Fishing Industry,” 7 p.m., Sid Compton room of Chautauqua Town Building (old high school), 2 Academy St., Mayville. Speaker: Cristie Herbst.

Art and Architecture: Tintoretto, A Rebel in Venice, 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, General Admission: $15, $10 Students. Life and works of last great artist of the Italian Renaissance. Call 679-1891.

Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture presents: “Kristin Chenoweth: All 59 Inches,” 7:30 p.m.,, Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, 501 E. 38 St., Erie, Pennsylvania. Ticket prices: $41 adult; $36 senior; $31 students/youth. For tickets call: 814-824-3000 or see miac.mercyhurst.edu.

Beginner Ballroom Dance 1, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Collage Performing Arts Center, 214 Eagle St., Fredonia. Participants must have a partner. $20 per person for all 8 classes to pay the rent for the studio.

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.

CREATE Project Community Music and Community Arts Programs, 5 to 7 p.m., Steger Apartments Community Room, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. Chautauqua Brass and visual artist Renee Pye present series of interactive performance and arts workshops. All ages, abilities welcome. Pre-registration required. Call Valerie at 680-0266. Free, but donations accepted.

Libraries

Friends of Anderson-Lee Library Used Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Stock up on winter reading. A book for everyone.

Collins Public Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 2341 Main St. Also a bake sale.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 536 Central Ave. Children 2 to 5 years old can listen to a story, make a craft. No need to register. Free, open to public. Afterward can read, play with dollhouse, do puzzles, color, use computers. For details, call 366-2511.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: musical jam session, 2 to 4 p.m., 15 Main St. Bring voices and/or instruments, come together to make community music. Audience members also welcome. Free program, open to all ages.

Collins Public Library presents: Book a Tech Trainer, 2 to 5 p.m., 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: Master Builders Night, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Use LEGOS, Strawbees, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Play Doh, Cubelets and more. Build something amazing and it may be displayed in the display case. All children welcome. No registration necessary. Caregivers are welcome to browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI during programs.

Patterson Library presents: Community Reception, orientation for public of Music Together with Kay Barlow, 6:30 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Main Reading Room. Demonstration of program, question/answer, light refreshments.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Studebaker Swap Meet, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Vendors selling Studebaker parts for restoration to toys, memorabilia, literature, more. Also cars for sale, on display. Both days special event seminars. Free, open to public, food available on site.

Portland Solar Farm ribbon cutting ceremony, 5 to 7 p.m., 5695 Martin Road, Portland. Dignitaries, tours. Representatives from Buffalo Solar Solutions will be onsite to answer questions about the solar array as well as any other general solar energy inquiries. Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres.

Festival of Grapes, Silver Creek. Rides, concessions, arts and crafts, events, live entertainment.. Visit the facebook page for details. Opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m., followed by grape stomping.

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.

YWCA Paint Night, 6:30 to 3 p.m., 58 S. Portage St., Westfield. Sip wine, paint with Caitlyn Livermore. Wine, snacks, supplies provided. $30 per person. Must RSVP. Call 326-2011 or send a Facebook message.

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.

Jamestown Community Dance, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Tree of Life Church, 825 Forest Ave., Jamestown. All dances taught including contra, square, reels, mixers, Scandinavian. No experience; no partner necessary. Family event. Caller: Joe Kwiatkowski. Adults: $5, under 10 free. Light snacks. For details, call 489-4646

Faculty Recital: Exstasis, 8 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall. Faculty members Natasha Farny, cello, and Eliran Avni, piano, present an evening of music entitled, “Women’s Voices.” Free event.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Storytime Fun with Ms. Amy, 9:30 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Collins Public Library book sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2341 Main St. Also a bake sale.

Friends of Anderson-Lee Library Used Book Sale, noon to 8 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Stock up on winter reading. A book for everyone.

Collins Public Library presents: Music in the Library Concert Series, 7 p.m.,, 2341 Main St. Free concert by The Blue Mule Band. Blue grass music and Americana. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

Studebaker Swap Meet, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Vendors selling Studebaker parts for restoration to toys, memorabilia, literature, more. Also cars for sale, on display. Both days special event seminars. Free, open to public, food available on site.

Step Up for Autism, The Resource Center, 200 Dunham Ave., Celoron. Registration at 8:30 a.m., 10:15 walk (1.5 mile), lunch at 11:30 a.m. Face painting, games, sweets auction, raffles, etc. Registration: $20. Benefits Autistic programs, services for youth.

Marriage conference, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hotel Jamestown Crystal Ballroom, 110 W. Third St., 210. Speaker: Phil Gungor, Associate Pastor, Celebration Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Topic: “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage.” $20 per person. Includes snacks, beverages, lunch. Purchase tickets at www.philgungor.com. Sponsored by Koinonia Christian Fellowship and Chautauqua Lake Men of Integrity.

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. Entertainment this week by the Dark Road Duo featuring harmonica-driven acoustic blues/folk/country tunes.

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.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s, registration at 9 a.m., Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk. Walk begins at 10 a.m. with opening ceremony. Can sign up by following link from act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2019

Festival of Grapes, Silver Creek. Rides, concessions, arts and crafts, events. Grape dessert/jam contest 9:30 a.m., Nt. Carmel Church, 135 Central Ave., Silver Creek. Also amateur wine-making contest. Visit the facebook page for details.

South Dayton Mobile Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Dayton Village Square. Fresh organically grown vegetables, crafts, homemade baked goods.

Gowanda Moose Lodge Fall vendor craft and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Local vendors, crafters – jewelry, quilts, chocolate, towels, blankets, ceramics, sweater, Raggedy Ann, jellies, jams, much more.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Triathlon, 10 a.m., Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue. Call 914-466-9214 or visit coachmarkwilson.com for more information.

Fredonia Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. Serves residents in need from Fredonia, area code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan, Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Harmony Historical Society Harvest Fest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1943 Open Meadows Road, Blockville. Free admission. Demonstrations, scavenger hunt, reenactment action, live music, vendors, food, quilt show, horse-drawn wagon rides.

PFC Dwyer Motorcycle Run for Suicide Prevention, Harley Davidson of Jamestown, 1951 E. Main St., Falconer. Registration 10 a.m., kick stands up 11:15 a.m. $20 per motorcycle; $15 per rider. Registration includes barbecue chicken dinner. Raise awareness about suicide prevention for veterans as well as the local community. Money used for local suicide prevention efforts through the Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the Constance project, an equine and human behavior training program for veterans and their families. Live music by Afraid of Human, basket raffle, 50/50’s along with chicken barbecue, provided by the Veterans of Modern Warfare Chapter 20, Inc. Chicken dinners available to the public for $10 each at noon.

We the People Solidarity March. 11 a.m., Dunkirk City Hall. The march will go to the Dunkirk Pier. This peaceful assembly is one of numerous We The People Solidarity marches being held in more than 60 cities. Highlights issues that many Americans are deeply concerned about such as gun control, kids in cages, the environment, corruption, kleptocracy and more.

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.

Blessing of the Grapes, 15 Year Celebration of the Concord Grape Belt Heritage Association, Inc., 1 to 3 p.m., Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield. Service officiated by Rev. Virginia Carr at 1 p.m. sharp on the Steve Baran Memorial Patio. Concord-filled cake served following ceremony.

Open House at J. Carter Knapp American Legion 953, 1 to 5 p.m., 6 Cedar st., Forestville. Celebrates the 100 anniversary of the American Legion and honors the William C. Bie family.

St. Joseph’s Gowanda community meal, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s School, 71 E. Main St., Gowanda. All welcome, free event. Menu: goulash and sides.

St. John’s United Church of Christ meat loaf dinner, Serving 4:30 to 6 p.m., 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Call 366-0710 for reservations. Pre-sale tickets, $9.50, tickets at the door, $10. Take-outs available. Parking off Eagle Street. Pre-sales highly recommended, must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Murder Mystery Dinner: Medical Mayhem “Dead on Arrival,” 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.

Brocton Baptist Church (previously named First Portland Baptist Church), 200 anniversary celebration and service, 6 p.m. 33 W. Main St., Brocton. All welcome.

50th Anniversary Gala Pops Concert, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall. 15 alumni performers . Broadway show tunes, big band, jazz standards. Tickets: 673-3501. Level 1: $50, Level II: $40, Level III: $30, Level IV: $20.

Martz Observatory Jupiter Night, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbins Hill Road, Frewsburg. Donations: $5 adults, $2 students. Have seasonal attire on hand. For details, see martzobservatory.org.

Music by Rustic Ramblers, 8 p.m., Woodside Campground, 8248 Griswold Road, Cassadaga. Admission $8 per person. For details, call 673-5821.

Health and wellness

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

Libraries

Friends of Anderson-Lee Library Used Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Stock up on winter reading. A book for everyone. Bag sale at noon.

Collins Public Library book sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2341 Main St. Also a bake sale, bag sale. Basket raffle at noon.

Barker Library presents: Checkers’ Spooky Island Safety Show, 11 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Magic, comedy, juggling, unicycling, balloons, crazy machines, lessons about safety. All kids welcome. No registration required.