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FRIDAY, JUNE 9

North East, PA.

community yard sale

Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting

Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Sinclairville Samplers

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

Celoron Rib Fest

Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 47 Dunham Ave., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Food, drinks, craft vendors, kids’ zone, music, cruise in. At 5 p.m., Classic Rock music by Nightshift at the Lucy Desi Band Stand, followed by Classic Rock with Bucked Up at 8 p.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot

dog lunch

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

Westfield Lincoln History Festival featuring re-enactor and educator Ron Carley

Main Street, Westfield. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Abe meets, debates students at Westfield Academy Central School, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Presidential tea at Full Strength Coffee Company; 4 to 7 p.m., “Drinkin’ with Lincoln” – Abe hosts the Friday Party in downtown Westfield; 7:30 p.m. “A Tribute to President Lincoln” show at Center Stage Dance Studio.

Darwin R. Barker Library computer class: Social Media 101- Twitter and Instagram

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Bring own laptop/device or borrow one of the library’s. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents:

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

Nada Regatta Music Festival

Great Valley Fire Department, 6035 Depot St., 3 to 11 p.m. $10 wrist band, weekend camping pass $75. 50/50 raffle, food vendors, beer served at the Clubhouse, live music all weekend.

Merritt Estate Winery strawberry festival

2264 King Road, Forestville, 5 to 10 p.m. Free admission. Family-friendly. Uncle Ben’s Remedy performs 7 to 10 p.m. Food, beverages for purchase. See merrittestatewinery.com for details.

The History and Geology of Panama Rocks

11 Rock Hill Road, Panama, 5:30 p.m. Presenter: Jonathan Weston, park owner and manager. Free event, but reservations needed due to limited space. See www.PanamaRocks/reservations. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, beverages. Campfire follows talk.

Dunkirk’s Fired Up for Summer Kickoff event

Dunkirk Firefighter Hose Races, 6 p.m. by the Dunkirk Boardwalk, presented by the Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616. DJ Joe Gould will provide tunes while an inflatable hydrant sprinkler will be set up for kids to enjoy. Awards ceremony follows on the pier stage. The New Direction Band will play polka music at 7:45 p.m. Food/drink and gift specials from boardwalk merchants. Hydrant sprinkler for the kids.

9th NY Cavalry Civil War Reenactment

Moore Park, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 6 to 9 p.m. Camp set-up, offers living history near McClurg Museum.

Just Desserts at the Robert H. Jackson Center

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. Spring fund-raiser. Gourmet desserts paired with wine and spirits. Live jazz music. $100 per ticket. All proceeds benefit the many free programs and educational offerings provided by the Jackson Center. For details, call 716 483-6646.

Jamestown Pride Fest

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Main and Fourth Streets, 6:30 p.m. Opening speaker: B. Proud. See Facebook page for details.

Collage Performing Arts Academy presents: “A Show to Remember”

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/.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Dark Horse Run

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

Movies at the Reg: “The Super Mario Brothers Movie”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. The characters are voiced by Chris Pratt, Charlie Day and Anya Taylor-Joy. Tickets $6 and $1 restoration fee.

Lake Erie State Park Family Nature Hike

5838 NY-5, Brocton, 7 to 8 p.m. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Bach & Beyond Baroque Music Festival

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St. 8 p.m. Maestro Grant Cooper, Artistic Director.

Reserved seating. Individual tickets $20 or purchase a three-event subscription. Student tickets $10.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

North East, PA. community yard sale

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.

Unique Car Club Car Show

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk.

9th NY Cavalry Civil War Reenactment

Moore Park, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Living history near McClurg Museum. Demonstration of camp living, weapon tactics, period craft making.

Westfield Lincoln History Festival featuring re-enactor and educator Ron Carley

Main Street, Westfield. Civil War Singers live music. Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln will be in the park for photos starting at 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Abe and Mary will be guests at Patterson Library. 2 p.m.: best beard contest. 3:30 p.m. Reenactment of Grace Bedell meeting Abe Lincoln at Westfield Train Station. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. McClurg Museum open with Grace Bedell history exhibit.

Forestville Community Yard Sales

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Forestville residents may sign up at Evans Bank or Cave’s Market.

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.

Dow Park memorial bench and picnic table dedication in honor of Alexis “Lexy” Hughan

601 Cherry St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. All are invited.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

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

Brocton High School Rotary Interact Club bottle and can drive

Brocton Central School Bus Garage, 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will support the Interact Clubs annual International Project.

Jamestown Pride Festival

Downtown Jamestown. See Facebook page for details. Community organizations, vendors, food trucks and entertainment.

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

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Down in the Dirt

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Reservations by April 6. Call 716 569-2345.

Jamestown Public Market

Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Team AjStrong Fatman 5k

Falconer Fire Hall, 115 Davis St., 10 a.m., donuts, snacks, prizes for top finishers. $30. Proceeds benefit the Kids and Sibs summer day camp food children that have special needs and their siblings.

Heritage Day at the Onohsagwe:de ‘Cultural Center

Onohsagwe:de’ Cultural Center, 82 W. Hetzel St., Salamanca, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Smoke dance competitions, artisan market, food and more. For details, see https://www.senecamuseum.org/events

Darwin R. Barker Library annual plant swap

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to noon. Bring plants to give away to the tent outside the library between 9 and 10. Bring the labeled plant with care instructions in a container that isn’t wanted back. After noon, all plants are up for grabs.

Sinclairville Free Library Family History

15 Main St., 10 a.m. For anyone interested in genealogy and writing to preserve family history. Call 716 962-5885 to register.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association spring tractor pull

4578 Cemetery Road (off 380), Stockton. Garden tractors at 10 a.m., antique tractors at noon. Spectators and parking free. Food available. Weigh-in for pullers begins at 9. Hook fees:$5 fir garden tractors, $10 for antique tractors.

North County Industrial Water District meeting

Dunkirk Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road, Dunkirk, 10 a.m. Sewer District meeting follows. Open to the public.

Moniuszko Social Club annual outdoor stag picnic

262 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, club lot. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food, fun, refreshments. Members only.

Celoron Rib Fest

Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 47 Dunham Ave., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Food, drinks, craft vendors, kids’ zone, music, cruise in. DJ Chautauqua Audio Works, Inc. from 1 to 4 p.m., Classic Rock with the Derek Davis Duo at the Lucy Desi Band Stand from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sundance Kids Farm

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come meet and learn about animals. No registration needed.

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.

Merritt Estate Winery strawberry festival

2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 10 p.m. Free admission. Family-friendly. Live music, great food, strawberry desserts, wine and beer, classic car show, bounce house, balloon artist. local craft and boutique vendors. See merrittestatewinery.com for details

Nada Regatta Music Festival

Great Valley Fire Department, 6035 Depot St., noon to midnight. $10 wrist band, weekend camping pass $75. 50/50 raffle, food vendors, beer served at the Clubhouse, live music all weekend.

Forestville Fire Department chicken barbecue

18 Chestnut St., noon.

Chautauqua County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution meeting

Stockton Hotel, 2 S. Main St., 12:30 p.m. Election of officers. Anyone interested in the War of Independence or in joining the group welcome. Spouses also welcome to attend. Lunch ordered from the menu. For details, call President Steve Boothe, 716 574-7995.

Cassadaga Library 30th anniversary open house

18 Maple Ave., 1 to 3 p.m. Refreshments, basket raffle.

Collage Performing Arts Academy presents: “A Show to Remember”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 each. Call 716 673-3501 or online at https://www.fredonia.edu/tickets. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “The Super Mario Brothers Movie” Sensory-friendly

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. The characters are voiced by Chris Pratt, Charlie Day and Anya Taylor-Joy. Tickets $6 and $1 restoration fee.

Love Letters of a Union Soldier

Leon United Methodist Church, corner of Route 62 and CR 6, 2 to 3 p.m. Tina Schermman of the Leon Historical Society portrays Frant, the recipient of letters from soldier Edgar Shannon.

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. or gone. 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 annual gala

McClurg Museum, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets $50 at the door. Dinner and refreshments. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the McClurg mansion and the 140th anniversary of the historical society. For details, call 716 326-2977.

9th NY Cavalry Civil War Reenactment

Moore Park, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 6 to 9 p.m. Living history near McClurg Museum. Demonstration of camp living, weapon tactics, period craft making.

Sons of American Legion Squad 59 spring steak and shrimp bingo

156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 6 p.m. Caller: Rodney Dziduch. 10 rounds of meat and shrimp bingo. Open to members and guests. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls State program.

Fredonia Ukulele session

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Play immediately – all ability levels. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or attendees can bring their own and come and go as they please. Play, sing or listen.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Tacoma Meltdown

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

Bach & Beyond Baroque Music Festival

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St. 8 p.m. Maestro Grant Cooper, Artistic Director.

Reserved seating. Individual tickets $20 or purchase a three-event subscription. Student tickets: $10.

Starting at $3.50/week.

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