Coming up…
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
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.
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.
Lake Erie State Park music by The Porcelain Train
5838 NY-5, Brocton, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meet at the Recreation Hall.
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.
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
9th NY Cavalry Civil War Reenactment
Moore Park, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Living history near McClurg Museum. Demonstration of camp living, weapon tactics, period craft making. Reading of letters written by Civil War soldiers.
South Dayton Volunteer Fire Department tractor pull
Firemen’s Grounds, 34 Maple St., South Dayton. Scales open at 10 a.m. $10 hitch fee. Pull begins at noon. $5 admission. For details, call Dave Ivett at 716 679-8876.
Tri-County Pregnancy Center “Walk for Life”
Gowanda Assembly of God Church, 78 Allen St. Registration begins at noon, walk starts at 12:30 p.m. Hot dogs and popsicles follow. Proceeds help the center to offer everything one may need for their baby or small children and connection with local agencies for additional services. For details, call 716 532-9738.
Merritt Estate Winery strawberry festival
2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 6:30 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
WRFA’s Great American Picnic – Women Who Rock
Southern Tier Brewing Company, 2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, noon to 6 p.m. Live music with Two for Flinching; Marla Harris and Friends; Emily Strong; Sara Rafaloski and Gavin Paterniti, Miranda Wilcox, The Assembly, Sixpence, Tempus, New Outfit and more TBA. $20 ticket includes two complimentary STBC beers and a complimentary ticket for the WRFA gift basket giveaway. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each. Hot dogs for sale, 50/50 raffle, door prizes.
Cassadaga Farmers’ Market
Ames Common, 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Valley Historical Museum open
Main and Lester streets, Sinclairville, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. No admission charge. All are welcome.
Bach & Beyond Baroque Music Festival
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 3 p.m. Maestro Grant Cooper, Artistic Director.
Reserved seating. Individual tickets $20 or purchase a three-event subscription. Student tickets: $10.
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Silver X-treme
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m.
MONDAY, JUNE 12
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Homeschool Parents’ Roundtable
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Topic: Tips to prevent the summer slide
