Coming up…
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
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.
Veterans 4 Christ coffee and conversation
9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Veterans and guests are welcome.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program:
Hassle-Free Shopping
Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609.
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Master Builders
7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Build with LEGOs, Magformers, Lincoln Logs, Snap Circuits, Marble Runs, Construx, Cubelets and more. Weekly challenges and prizes. All children welcome. No registration required. Caregivers must remain in building.
Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals and United Way of Northern Chautauqua County ’90s Night Networking
Happy Hour
Steelbound Brewery, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 4 to 6 p.m. 90’s trivia followed by a live performance by Nineties by Nature at the Pier. $10 to enter, includes food. Pre-registration preferred. See https://bit.ly/NCY90sNight via the NCYP Facebook page.
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.
Music on the Pier:
90’s
Night
Ultraviolet 5:25 p.m.; Nineties by Nature 6:45 p.m. Also concession vendors.
Anderson-Lee Library presents:
Summer reading
kick-off with
Sun-Dance-Kids
petting zoo
Village Ball Park pavilion behind the Silver Creek library, 6 p.m. For all ages. Sign up for summer reading and visit with farm animals.
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.
Jeep Jamboree
Bradford, PA
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford 300 Campus Drive, Bradford. Be part of the excitement of off-road driving in the beautiful Allegheny National Forest. 26th annual Penns Woods Jeep Jamboree. Call 530-333-2550 for details. https://jeepjamboreeusa.com/trip/26th-penns-woods-2023/.
Summer at the Stone House: Dave Ruch
presents “Music of the Erie Canal”
Cattaraugus County Museum, 9824 Route 16, Machias, 7 p.m.
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 23
Jeep Jamboree Bradford, PA
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford 300 Campus Drive, Bradford. Be part of the excitement of off-road driving in the beautiful Allegheny National Forest. 26th annual Penns Woods Jeep Jamboree. Call 530-333-2550 for details. https://jeepjamboreeusa.com/trip/26th-penns-woods-2023/
Findley Lake Around-The-Lake Sale
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sinclairville Samplers
Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog lunch
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Hooman
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.
Michael J. Hawk at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House
9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Rising opera singer Michael J. Hawk, baritone, performs several musical genres. $20, adults, $18 members, $10 students.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
Lew Mead Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament
DEC Launch, 7 to 11 a.m. Sponsored by Cassadaga Lakes Association.
Jeep Jamboree Bradford, PA
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford 300 Campus Drive, Bradford. Be part of the excitement of off-road driving in the beautiful Allegheny National Forest. 26th annual Penns Woods Jeep Jamboree. Call 530-333-2550 for details. https://jeepjamboreeusa.com/trip/26th-penns-woods-2023/
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.
Findley Lake Around-The-Lake Sale
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
Button Show
Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry fee: $5. Fifteen vendors from Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York will be at the show.
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 Natural Investigators: Binoculars and Birds
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 8 to 12 with an adult. Indoors and outdoors. Call 716 569-2345 for reservation
Family fishing derby for veterans, active military and their families
Westfield Fish and Game Club, 8150 Pigeon Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reels, bait and a picnic lunch provided. For details, call Wes Tessey at 716 640-9993.
Jamestown Public Market
Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jamestown Walking Tour: Historic Southside
Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. $10 potential members, $5 Fenton History Center members, children free. For reservations, call 716 664-6256.
Art in the Wilds, Kane
Evergreen Park, Kane, PA 10 a.m. Provides a platform for artists to display and sell their work.
All-Star Bully Club presents: The Get Together Fun Show Bully-O
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Doors open at 10 a.m. First show at noon. Starting with the Best of the Best Classes and the Stack-Off to follow. 25 per dog per show. $25 includes a driver and everyone in their car, including dogs. Kids’ activities, music by DJ Momo. Chiavetta’s dinner served free for first 100 people to show up. Snack tent available.
Community Block Party at the Prendergast Library
509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ribbon cutting, dedication of the library’s new patio. Storytimes, lawn games, mobile makerspace book sale.
Anderson-Lee Library and the Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club present Master Gardener talk
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Presenter Chautauqua County Master Gardener Nancy Jager will present gardening with native plants and Monarchs, Mason Bees, native wasps and late spring garden clean-up. Call 716 934-3468 to register.
Next Chapter Bookstore presents: Author Catherine D’Agostino
12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The author will discuss and sign copies of her novel, “Braided Lies: A Thousand Islands Castle Mystery.”
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.
Cassadaga Village Beach program kick-off
Noon, Cassadaga Beach open every day with lifeguards on duty noon to 6 p.m.
Art and Architecture On Screen: Tokyo Stories
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students.
Sunset Bay Country Jamboree
Sunset Bay Beach Club, 1028 South Shore Drive, Irving. Gates open at 1 p.m. Music 2 to 11 p.m. Tribute bands: Toby KeithbTribute Band, Carrie Underwood Tribute Band, Miranda Lambert Tribute Band, Keith Urban Tribute Band. Local support by Everett Lee and Underground Stampede, Wasted Whiskey, Dark Horse Run Band, Uncle Ben’s Remedy. Tickets available at Sunsetbaycountryjamboree23.eventbrite.com. $20 presale, $60 V.I.P. includes 2 drink tickets, roped off front of stage area, $15 food voucher to Cabana Sam’s.
Leon Historical Society presents: Barker museum archivist Catherine Oag-Miller
Leon Historical Church, 2 p.m. History of Fredonia and libraries, info as to how the Barker Historical Library can help in other historical and genealogy research projects. Donations gratefully accepted.
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: 1980 Something
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.
Cinema Series: “Book Club – The Next Chapter”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen as four best friends who take their book club on a girls’ trip to Italy. $7 adults,$6.50 Opera House members, $5 students.
