SATURDAY, OCT. 8

Johnny Appleseed Festival

Sheffield Memorial Park, Sheffield, PA. See www.johnnyappleseedfest.net for details.

Breakfast at the Sheffield Rotary concession stand 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.; food and craft vendors open at 10; professional lumberjack and lumberjill competition at 10 a.m.; horse pull at 11 a.m.; Just Having Fun Polka Band from noon to 3 p.m.; apple pie baking contest drop-off 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; kids’ sawdust pile and fun zone 1 to 7 p.m.; Johnny Appleseed Wine Trail at the Fire Hall 1 to 5 p.m.; Old Dawg Bluegrass at the pavilion 4 to 6 p.m.; luminaries at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks.

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.

Sheridan VFW

presents: Lake Shore Flea Market

VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 29, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also a breakfast menu and a lunch menu. The Sheridan Historical Society will hold a fund-raiser involving an “eye spy” children’s quilt, a queen size Christmas quilt and a red, white and blue wine and cheese tray to be drawn on election day, with chances $2 each or 3 for $5.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hardcovers $1; paperbacks 50 cents; DVD and CDs $1; children’s books 25 cents or 5 for $1.

Sinclairville Free

Library book

sale bag sale

15 Main St., 10 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit the library and enhance its collections and programs.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers:

“Falling Leaves,” 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.

Great Lakes Beach Glass and Coastal Arts Festival

Bayfront Convention Center. 1 Sassafras Street Pier, Erie, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handmade jewelry, art, home dÈcor, lecture series, live music, bottle and shard ID exhibit, antique collections, wine tasting and more.

Patterson Library

presents: Literary Circle Book Club

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. This month’s selection: “Go Tell it on the Mountain” by James Baldwin.

Book signing with

author/artist

Trenton Lutes

The Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet the author of the young adult dystonian fiction “In-Spire: Book One of Terra-Healers” and see his acrylic paint skins with photographic transfers which will be on display through the month of October.

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.

Chautauqua Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution meeting

Stockton Hotel, 12:30 p.m. Members will order lunch from the menu. Meetings are open to all interested in learning about the group. Spouses are welcome at the meetings. For details, call President Steve Boothe at 716 574-7995.

Brocton Sons of the Legion, Squad 434 cornhole tournament

Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St. Registration at 1 p.m., tournament starts at 2. Live music with Rockin Robin starts at 6 p.m. Public welcome for cornhole tournament and music.

Reflections of the King competition

Moose Lodge 118, 19 Clinton St., Westfield, 1 to 5 p.m. Elvis competition, Chinese auction, 50-50 giveaway, Elvis memorabilia available. In addition to the Elvis competition, there will be a Champion’s Showcase at 7:15 p.m. and a Legends and Friends show at 8 p.m. Food and drink available through the Moose Club. Advance tickets $50 for Friday and Saturday or $25 for one day. Tickets at the door $28. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For tickets, call Bobbie at 716 968-3565.

Chautauqua County Department of Health free rabies clinic

Gerry Highway Department garage, 4675 Route 60, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Drive-in, animals must be pre-registered. Dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older eligible. To pre-register online, see https//on.ny.gov/3DO4Jzz

VFW chicken and biscuit dinner

Silver Creek VFW, 13 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 to 7 p.m. Donation of $12 includes salad, chicken and biscuits and dessert. Take-outs available. A raffle will also be held. Call 716 341-1328 for tickets. AN advancement fund-raiser for Department VFW Senior Vice Commander Dan Kell and Department Auxiliary Senior Vice President Rose Cooper will also be held.

Audubon Community Nature Center Enchanted Forest

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Reservations for this guided walk are required. Walks go out every 10 minutes and last about 40 minutes (sunset is approximately 6:45 p.m.). Non-scary event where talking animals engage the imagination and teach about wildlife in the region. After the walk, backyard snacks and campfire. Crafts, live animals and exhibits available inside the Nature Center. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $6 children 3 to 15, free 2 and under.

Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “Gigi & Nate,” 7:30p.m. The story of quadriplegic Nate Gibson (Charlie Rowe) and his service animal, capuchin monkey Gigi. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students,

SUNDAY, OCT. 9

Great Lakes Beach Glass and Coastal Arts Festival

Bayfront Convention Center. 1 Sassafras Street Pier, Erie, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handmade jewelry, art, home dÈcor, lecture series, live music, bottle and shard ID exhibit, antique collections, wine tasting and more.

Johnny Appleseed Festival

Sheffield Memorial Park, Sheffield, PA. See www.johnnyappleseedfest.net for details.

Breakfast at the Sheffield Rotary concession stand 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.; food and craft vendors open at 10; professional lumberjack and lumberjill competition at 10 a.m.; tractor pull at 11 a.m.; kids’ sawdust pile and fun zone 1 to 3 p.m.

Christ Chapel Wesleyan Church presents: Dr. Tracy Strawberry, author of “Clean, Sober, Saved”

60 Buffalo St., Silver Creek, 10:45 a.m. She will share her message of battling addiction and radical life transforming change through God. Free event, open to all.

Community Music Project Chorale choral music concert. “Rise Up”

First Presbyterian Church, 509 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown, 4 p.m. Director Rebecca Ryan, Accompanist David Horne. Admission free with a good-will offering taken.

MONDAY, OCT. 10

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. Gather at 11:15, meal is served at noon. Send $12 check per meal to Linda Riley, 264 King St. Dunkirk, New York, 14048, made out to United Seniors.

Barker Museum historical photography exhibit

7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 4 p.m. The McLaren collection of antique cameras and equipment are on display, along with many kinds of photographs dating back o 1839. Try a hands-on activity drawing silhouettes on paper, reducing in side with a pantograph and developing a print.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 8 p.m. Hardcovers $1; paperbacks 50 cents; DVD and CDs $1; children’s books 25 cents or 5 for $1.

Democratic club of the town of Hanover Oktoberfest

Firehouse on the Lake, 23 Jackson St., Silver Creek, 4-7 p.m. Dinner includes beer cheese soup, bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, tossed salad and German chocolate cake for $15. Call Mary Fran at 716 934-4197 for tickets. Also a good selection of German beers, and a basket auction.

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club’s “Kids on the Fly” fly-tying classes

1 Mullet St, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. For kids and adults, No cost, all materials are free of charge. Learn fly-tying for trout, bass and steelhead fishing. For details, call 716 785-44708.