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THURSDAY, JUNE 1

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’ Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

Prevention Works Teen Triple P Discussion Group: Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills

The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St. #7, Jamestown, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609. Zoom options available.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Markets

Village Park, Routes 394 and 430, noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks, lunch time music and more.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Paws to Read

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4:30 to 5:30. Ten-minute appointments available. Read to therapy dog Certain. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library book club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 716 366-2511 for details.

City of Dunkirk Local Planning Committee meeting I

Dunkirk High School, large group instruction room, 75 W. Sixth St., 6 to 7:30 p.m. Public welcome.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Danza! Performing Arts Academy presents: “Dance Days”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 each. Call 716 673-3501 or online at https://www.fredonia.edu/tickets/. Cash and credit only, can be picked up in person at the box office before the performance or before curtain.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce County

Executive Breakfast

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 8:30 a.m. County Executive PJ Wendel will be on hand to answer questions from the audience. All residents are welcome. Price :$25 Chamber members, $29 non-members. Advanced registration required. Sign up online at www.chautauquachamber.org

Fredonia Chamber Attic and

Seller Days

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual sale times may vary. Maps available at the village information booth.

Falconer Village-wide yard sales

Sinclairville Samplers

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.

Friends of Anderson-Lee Library annual bake sale

Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek and simultaneously at Add Lumber True Value, Routes 5 and 20, Irving from 9 a.m. until sold out. All proceeds used to enhance library materials. For details, call 716 934-3468.

Prevention Works Triple P Discussion Group: Fighting and Aggression

The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St. #7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Parents of children 0 to 12 years old. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609. Zoom options available.

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

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons are welcome to join for role-playing adventures. For details, contact the library director.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8.

Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce First Friday street fair event

Downtown Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Vendors and entertainment. For details, contact Staunzie Grady at sgrady@chqchamber.org

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 presents: Rock the Moose

201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Can purchase three-day music pass for $25 at the Lodge. Single day prices also an option. Can access camping for a donation. Bands inside, other activities outside including food vendors, craft vendors, 50/50. Motorcycle run from Collins Fire Department to Gowanda Moose Lodge from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Band Midlife Crisis from 8 to 11 p.m. Proceeds benefit repairs of the lodge, a scholarship, Collins Fire, Gowanda Fire, Gowanda Love Inc.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.

Danza! Performing Arts Academy presents: “Dance Days”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 each. Call 716 673-3501 or online at https://www.fredonia.edu/tickets/. Cash and credit only, can be picked up in person at the box office before the performance or before curtain.

Movies at the Reg: “Big George Foreman”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Khris Davis as the World Heavy-Weight Champion and Olympic Gold medalist turned pastor and his comeback to win back his title. Forest Whitaker co-stars as his coach and mentor Doc Broadus. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Dr. Z

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

Nature Photography at Lake Erie State Park

5838 Route 5, Brocton, Brocton, recreation hall. 7 to 8 p.m. Bring camera and phone, learn tips and take a walk.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To become a vendor, call organizer Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Falconer village-wide yard sales

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees invited.

Fredonia Chamber Attic and Seller Days

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual sale times may vary. Maps available at the village information booth.

Bach & Brats, Bake Sale and Basket Auction at Fredonia Opera House

West Barker Common, Fredonia, 9 a.m. bake sale and basket raffle. Meals including grilled bratwurst on a bun, sauerkraut, German potato salad, vegetable available for $13 presale at www.fredopera.org or at the event for $14. Lunch service begins at 11:30 a.m.

Cassadaga American Legion 1280 Auxiliary rummage sale and bake sale

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bag sale starts at 1 p.m.

Fredonia Presbyterian Church annual yard sale

219 Central Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds support local programs and agencies.

Yoga with the Birds

Patio on The Lodge at Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. $10 per person members, $12 non-members. Registration recommended. See https://rtpi.org

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market warm weather location, Church Street, Barker Common, downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

City of Dunkirk Household Hazardous Waste collection event

See www.cityofdunkirk.com for acceptable and unacceptable items and for the registration form which must be completed and will be collected from residents on June 3.

Kiwanis Club of Silver Creek Children’s Fair

Village Ball Park behind the library, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Get information for summer reading, make a bookmark, dance in the bubble machine. Vendors and entertainment.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chautauqua County Great Strides community walk

Point Gratiot Park, 10 a.m. check-in, 11 a.m. walk start.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library beautification day

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to noon. Donations of gardening tools, cleaning supplies, outdoor plants, snacks, water bottles, etc. appreciated.

Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 presents: Rock the Moose

201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Can purchase three-day music pass for $25 at the Lodge. Single day prices also an option. Can access camping for a donation. Bands inside, other activities outside including food vendors, craft vendors, 50/50. Kickball tournament. Bands – noon to 3 p.m.: Saving Shaggy; 3 to 6 p.m.: Rock Angel; 7 to 11 p.m.: Midnight Recovery. Proceeds benefit repairs of the lodge, a scholarship, Collins Fire, Gowanda Fire, Gowanda Love Inc.

Fenton Genealogy Support Group

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 10:30 a.m. Janet Wahlberg will present a class on Scottish Genealogy. Class until 11:30, attendees welcome to stay until 12:30 to use the research library. $10 members, $20 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256.

Chautauqua County Great Strides walk

Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, 11 a.m.

Fredonia-Pomfret Republican Committee family picnic

Russell Joy Park, Seymour Street, Fredonia, upper pavilion, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games, hot dogs and buns provided. RSVP to 716 672-8822.

Community Safety Day

Chautauqua Safety Village, 2695 Route 394, Asheville, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour fire trucks, police vehicles, ambulance, meet K9 officers. See safety demonstrations, play safety games. Free event.

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.

The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc. Pedal Party

Starts and ends at The Point Restaurant, 296 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free, suitable for all ages and abilities. Certified helmets encouraged for all and required for under age 14. Registration encouraged at www.slowrollbuffalo.org

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Service of Remembrance and Memorial Butterfly Release

Hybrid event: can participate in person at CHPC office, Lakewood, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., at 1 p.m. or view via livestream or after the fact on Facebook and the webpage. Butterflies can be purchased in advance and picked up between 10 a.m. and noon at the Fredonia office, 3780 Eagle St, or the Lakewood office. For details, see https://chpc.care/butterfly. A downloadable program will be accessible for all.

Lake Erie State Park events

5838 Route 5, Brocton, Brocton. Butterfly walk at 2 p.m.; Ferns/Nature hike at 4 p.m.; “Restless Soles” concert at 6:30 p.m.

Danza! Performing Arts Academy presents: “Dance Days”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 each. Call 716 673-3501 or online at https://www.fredonia.edu/tickets/. Cash and credit only, can be picked up in person at the box office before the performance or before curtain.

Infinity’s Annual Spring Showcase

Jamestown High School Auditorium, 350 E. Second St., Suite 101, 7 p.m. Showcase of Infinity Visual and Performing Arts student performers. Tickets $8 presale or $10 at the door. Students 18 and under free with a ticketed adult. 716 664-0991.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Midnight Smoke

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

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