Coming up…
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 Sunsetbaycountry jamboree23.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.
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
Art in the Wilds, Kane
Evergreen Park, Kane, PA 10 a.m. Provides a platform for artists to display and sell their work.
Church Music
Reunion, Ludlow
Olmstead Manor Retreat Center, 17 E. Main St., Ludlow, PA. Join talented local musicians for choral, handbells and more. Make a joyful noise together. For details call 814-945-6512.
Joint church service for Park Methodist Church in Sinclairville, Park Methodist Church in Cassadaga and Bemus Point Methodist Church
Park Church, the new Bridge Building, Sinclairville, x10 a.m. After the service will be a meal. attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass. Meat, beverage and table service will be provided.
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.
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: 2nd Time Around
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m.
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater
presents: “The
Barber of Sevillel”
39 W. Main St., 5 p.m. Rossini’s comic opera with full orchestra, costumes and staging.
Cassadaga Beach
concert: Pedro and the
Smooth Cats
Floating stage at Cassadaga Beach, 5 to 7 p.m. (classic rock, oldies, blues, jazz). Following the concert, at 7:15, there will be a dedication for the new ball field sign on Maple Avenue, named in honor of Johnny Fesenden. Refreshments will be across the street at American Legion Post 1280 at around 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY, JUNE 26
Church Music Reunion, Ludlow
Olmstead Manor Retreat Center, 17 E. Main St., Ludlow, PA. Join talented local musicians for choral, handbells and more. Make a joyful noise together. For details call 814-945-6512.
AARP Driver Safety Course part 1 of 2
Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Franklin Ave, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must also attend June 26. $25 AARP members, $30 non-members. Call 716 366-7530 to register. Limited seating.
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce marketing presentation
Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, Jamestown Mattress Arena Club, 1 p.m. Speaker: LandPro Equipment LLC Marketing Manager Molly Haungs. Open to all. For details and registration, see www.chautauquachamber.org
Sheridan Historical Society open house
U.S. Route 20 and Center Road, 4 to 6 p.m.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Online book club
Via Zoom, 7:30 p.m. This month’s selection: “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Contact the library at siclairvillelibrary.org for a link to join the discussion.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
Church Music Reunion, Ludlow
Olmstead Manor Retreat Center, 17 E. Main St., Ludlow, PA. Join talented local musicians for choral, handbells and more. Make a joyful noise together. For details call 814-945-6512.
AARP Driver Safety Course part 2 of 2
Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Franklin Ave, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must also attend June 25. $25 AARP members, $30 non-members. Call 716 366-7530 to register. Limited seating.
County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of
Directors meeting
BWB building, second floor board room, 201 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. or electronically via Live Stream on YouTube and Zoom htpps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8336588043. Meeting ID 833 6588 0433. +1 929 205 6099 US (New York).
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
SOAR Chapter 4-1
meeting
USW Local Union Hall, Fourth Street, Dunkirk, noon. Lunch follows All SOAR members and retirees invited. For details, call Jim Bickjart at 716 366-1485.
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation annual meeting and Footprints award
presentation
BOCES LoGuidice Center, 9250 Fredonia-Stockton Road, Fredonia, 4 p.m. The George B. Weaver Jr. Footprints Award will be presented to Dan Reininga in recognition of his philanthropy and community service. Elections for a new board and voting members will take place. Public welcome. A catered reception follows. RSVPs appreciated. Call 716 366-4892.
St. Joseph’s bingo
Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.
Silver Creek Music in the Park, First
Responders Night
Village ballpark, 6 to 9 p.m. Performance by Lee Everett and Underground Stampede. Event includes vendors.
Cruise Night American Legion Post 1280
228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, 6 to 9 p.m.
Jamestown Coin Club meeting
Herman Kent Post 777, (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 7. Door prizes, raffles, coin auction. Guests welcome at no charge. Annual membership $10. For details, call 716 720-1591.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem – Kindness Rocks
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Kindness Rock Painting
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Come paint a Kindness Rock to hide in the community or to gift to a friend. Call 716 934-3468 to register.
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59 meeting
Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 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.
Public Astronomy Night
SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 10 p.m. Limited space. Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights
