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Blessing of Grapes Mass

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Silver Creek, 8:30 a.m. Growers can bring baskets of grapes or samples of juices, wine musts or wine prior to Mass so they can be blessed by Father Dan Fiebelkorn. He will offer a prayer of gratitude for the harvest and safety of workers. The Mass is in memory of fellow members of the grape growing community who have passed away in the last year.

Robert H. Jackson Center Constitution Day program “Plessy v. Ferguson – From Vs to & A Living Legacy”

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 9:30 a.m. Panelists are descendants of the original case participants. This landmark Supreme Court case in 1896 determined racial discrimination was not in violation of the United States Constitution as long as facilities were considered “separate but equal.” The case was later overruled by “Brown v. Board of Education” in 1954 which declarred that racial segregation is not constitutional. The event is free to the public, but attendees are encouraged to register at the website. Also the Center will host “The Lemmon Slave Case Exhibit” this week.

Willowbrook Park Cemetery annual meeting

Central Avenue, Dunkirk, cemetery chapel, 10 a.m. New members and grounds maintenance personnel sought. Anyone interested may attend the meeting.

National Grid Retirees luncheon

Shorewood Country Club, noon. Guest speaker: Denise Ligammare from Western Division Credit Union. Contact Dorothy Lawrence at 716-672-2682 for information or reservations.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.

Cherry Creek Community Association reorganizational meeting

Cherry Creek Library, 6779 Main St., 6:30 p.m. New ideas and volunteers welcome.

Cassadaga American Legion Unit 1280 Auxiliary meeting

228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. All members encouraged to attend. Dues for 2023 now being accepted.

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Unit 62 monthly meeting

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Dues for 2023 are being accepted. Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend; new members welcome.

Brocton Sons of the Legion, Squad 434 meeting

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., 7 p.m.

Children in the Stream/4H Youth Fly Fishing program class

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment is needed.

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,

Guest Artist:

Mohave-Veglia, cello

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14

TOPS NY No. 890

meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 951-8197.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Fresh produce available for purchase from staple local farm vendors as well as some new vendors. SNAP and Double Up programs are in place. Sponsored by Refresco.

Westfield Alzheimer’s Respite group meeting

First United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trained volunteers care for loved ones, offering light exercises, puzzles, crafts, music in a safe environment with a 1 to 1 ratio.

Chautauqua County Department of Social Services retirees

annual picnic

Lakeside Park, 50 W. Lake Road, Mayville from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a dish to share, own beverages and a lawn chair. Tableware provided. Call Linda at 716 499-7241 for details.

Friends of the

Anderson-Lee Library pre-sale book event for members

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memberships can be purchased at the door for $10 for an individual.

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.

Movies at the Reg – “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown presents this tale of an ordinary British housekeeper whose dream to own a couture Christian Dior grown takes her on an extraordinary adventure to Paris. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.

Imagine Forestville and town of Hanover community meeting

St. Rose of Lima Hall, 11 Center St., Forestville, 7 p.m. Comment session regarding the upcoming NYForward grant application for the hamlet of Forestville.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15

Forestville Farmers’ Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meat products, baked goods and other local fruits, vegetables and maple products for sale.

Friends of the Anderson-Lee Library book sale

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Master Builders

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Weekly challenges and prizes for creating projects with the building toy collection.

Dunkirk and Fredonia Chambers of Commerce “Hops and Pops”

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy local wines, beers, appetizers. Samples available. Can purchase by the bottle or case. Prize drawings, additional raffles and giveaways. Proceeds help support the scholarship funds for the Dunkirk and Fredonia Community Chambers of Commerce. $15 per person or 2 for $25. Buy tickets at www.chautauquachamber.org

Dunkirk Elks bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Social distancing will be followed. Masks must be worn by those who are not fully vaccinated.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Cruise Night at Denny’s

Route 60, Fredonia, 6 to 9 p.m.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon support group meeting

Harvest Chapel United Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:45 to 8 p.m. For details, call 716 969-2395.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Festival of Grapes

Silver Creek. Noon. Arts and crafts show, food vendors, wine and beer tent, free concerts. Ice cream social at the historic diner car, followed by grape stomping.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Hot dogs, chips and beverage for $3; chili dog, chips and beverage for $4.

Friends of the Anderson-Lee Library book sale

43 Main St., Silver Creek, noon to 5 p.m.

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Butterfly Art and Charity Auction

Chautauqua Suites, 215 Lake Road, Mayville. Doors open at 6, live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. Adults $25, students $10. Includes dinner and cash bar. Students from throughout Chautauqua County submit artwork through their school art programs for the auction. Proceeds go toward CHPC and the participating art programs.