SATURDAY, SEPT. 10

Sinclairville History Fair

7 a.m. until fireworks at 9 p.m. At the firehall: Pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.m.; chicken barbecue at 11:30 a.m.; sloppy Joes at 3 p.m. The grand parade begins at 10 a.m. on Main Street. Custom car, tractor and motorcycle cruise-in at 11 a.m. Food stands, craft show, music in the park, tours, free buggy rides, museum open all day. Baby contest, fruit pie contest, dog show. Karaoke contest 3 to 5 p.m., cash prizes, no entry fee. Limit of 20 contestants, first come, first serve. Pickleball contest and cornhole contest in the ballpark beginning at noon. Entry fee $30 per couple. Street dance 5 to 9 p.m. Free events and parking.

Fredonia Farmers Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday mid-May through October on Church Street, downtown Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA. A number of vendors accept EBT, NYS Farmers Market Nutrition checks and WIC vegetables and fruits checks.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, center of Westfield, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, food products, craft items and more. Prepared foods suitable for breakfast and lunch and hot and cold beverages are also available. The Westfield Flea, an antiques and vintage market, is on the other side of the park. Abraham Lincoln (Ron Carley) and Mary Todd Lincoln (Tina Carley) will tour the Market, flea market, local downtown shops, ride on the horse-drawn carriage and visit children at the Patterson Library’s story hour. Lincoln will vist tropps at the 9th NY Calvary’s Civil War reenactment/encampment in Moore Park and visit the special Grace Bedell family exhibit at Lake Shore Center for the Arts.

Pillar of Fire Fellowship indoor yard sale

221 Lake Shore Drive West, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also a basket raffle. All proceeds benefit the Buffalo/Niagara Honor Flight.

AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital community walk

Event begins and ends at AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital, 9 a.m. to noon. Walk begins at 10 a.m. Complimentary healthy snacks provided to walkers and all guests. Free health screenings, COVID-19 vaccines available. Magician, balloon animals, healthy cooking demonstration with recipes, take photos with an ambulance and a fire truck. Fund-raiser raffle tickets for major prizes are $10 each or 3 for $20. Call 716 793-2338 for tickets. Also gift baskets available to win.

South Dayton United Methodist Church

rummage sale

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also a bake sale. Bag sale at noon. All proceeds benefit the missions of the church.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild meeting

Westfield Presbyterian Church, Portage Street, fourth floor, 10 a.m. Program: Attic windows by Dianne Stanton. Bring panels and be prepared to create an Attic Windows quilt. Members and visitors are welcome.

Community Clothes Closet grand opening

Westfield Presbyterian Church, Portage Street, 10 a.m. Clothes for children and adults will be available for prices ranging from 25 cents to $2 to $3.

Annual Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Pittsfield, PA. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Inspired folk art, traditional American crafts, handmade collectibles, fine art, live music, foods, children’s activities, demonstrations, magician, birds of prey, farmers market and more.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: “Mammals,”

program for children 3 to 8 with an adult

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required. See auduboncnc.org. Limited enrollment.

Fredonia Festivals

presents: Red, White and Blues

Registration begins at 10 a.m., ride starts at 11:30 a.m. for the 9/11 memorial motorcycle run sponsored by the RWB Festival and the American Legion Riders. $10 per person, lunch follows at Barker Common. Proceeds benefit the Vietnam Veterans of Americal and Dunkirk VA Clinic. At 2 p.m., Fredonia native Jenn Suhr will be honored in Barker Common with a monument paying tribute to her Olympic gold medal representing the U.S. for pole vaulting at the 11 a.m., Taste of Fredonia, food vendors, craft vendors, wineries, RWB merchandise. “Growlers Blues Band,” noon at Barker Common Gazebo; “Beer Crate Blues Band,” 1 p.m. at Heenan’s Irish Pub; “Jammin’ Gypsies,” 2 p.m. at Coughlan’s; “The Cold Stares,” 3 p.m. at Barker Common Gazebo; ” Willy May,” 5 p.m. at Fred’s; “Mo Porter” at 5:30 p.m. at 64 On the Rocks; “JT Blues Band,” 6 p.m. at Muldoon’s/Tully’s; “Shaky Ray Blues Band,” 7 p.m. at Domus Fare; “Two Towns,” 8 p.m. at Old Main Inn; “Jony James Band,” 9 p.m. at EBC West; ” KrossBones,” 9:30 p.m. at 64 On the Rocks; “Silver X-treme,” 10 p.m., Valentine’s. Also cocktail contest, raffles.

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a message at 716 672-1991; press “1” for dogs or “2” for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Art & Architecture – Tuthankhatum: The Last Exhibition

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students.

Patterson Library presents: Literary Circle book club meeting

40 S. Portage St, Westfield, 6:30 p.m. Selection: “Miss Lonelyhearts” by Nathaniel West.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance from 4 to 6 p.m. The menu is TBA. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up.

Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual Gala – “An Evening with the Lincolns”

McClurg mansion, 6 to 8 p.m. Features food and beverages and is a fundraiser for the Historical Society. $50 per person.

Full Moon Paddle Across the Lakes Meet at Cassadaga Beach at 6:30 p.m. Call Evergreen Outfitters for rental 716 783-2266 or bring kayaks or canoes. Personal flotation devices (life jackets) required per state law.Free for CWC and CLA members, suggested donation of $5 per individual or $10 per family for non-members.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “Where the Crawdads Sing,” 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students,

SUNDAY, SEPT. 11

City of Dunkirk Fire Department and the Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 annual 9/11 Ceremony

Fire Headquarters, 311 Eagle St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. Public is welcome.

Annual Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Pittsfield, PA. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Inspired folk art, traditional American crafts, handmade collectibles, fine art, live music, foods, children’s activities, demonstrations, magician, birds of prey, farmers market and more.

Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 459 meeting

Members will meet at 11 a.m. at the John T. Murray VFW Post 1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. Members are asked to attend.

American Legion and Chautauqua County Veterans Council 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Chautauqua County Courthouse, 1 N. Erie St., Mayville, noon.

East Otto Historical Museum open

8982 Reed Hill Road, East Otto, 1 to 3 p.m.

Celea Sampson Cole Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 grave marking ceremony

Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, 2 p.m. The ceremony will honor William “Billy” Burch. Also present will be members of the Fredonia American Legion Post 59, Fredonia Village and Pomfret Town historian Todd Langworthy and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59. A local historian will share renditions of the Burch family’s lives. The public is invited to attend.

Valley Historical Society open house

Main and Lester streets, Sinclairville, open 2 to 5 p.m. No charge for admission.

Visiting Violin Series present Ari Streisfeld, violin

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 12

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Join in for stories, movies, crafts and play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.

United Seniors luncheon meeting

Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, noon. Send $12 per luncheon to Evonne Hennebery , P.O Box 706, Dunkirk, N.Y. 14048. Menu: tender roast beef, red parsley potatoes, tossed salad, mixed vegetables.