FRIDAY, JULY 7

Laurel Run Newspaper Sale

Purchase the OBSERVER in northern Chautauqua County or the Post-Journal in southern Chautauqua County from 6 to 10 a.m. from volunteers in Dunkirk, Fredonia and Silver Creek and at Tim Horton’s drive-through lanes. Proceeds benefit the Laurel Run program, helping people with disabilities.

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

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

Chautauqua District Order of the Eastern Star chicken barbecue

Lucky Lanes, Bennett Road, Fredonia, noon to 4 p.m. or sold out. Half a chicken plus two sides, $15. Proceeds benefit local veterans programs.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 2 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join in role playing adventures. Contact the Library Director at 716 366-2511 for details.

Firemen’s Cherry Festival

Heard Park, North East, PA. Food, games, rides, 5K, parade and more.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Stickerpalooza!

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 3 p.m. For all ages. A collection journal will be provided. Feel to trade or give away stickers. Register in advance at 716 934-3468.

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

Opening reception for Maia A’Brams Horvath’s “Knitting with Pencils” exhibit

Living Glass Gallery, Main Street, Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Cosmic Cowboys

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

Movies at the Reg: “About My Father”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert DiNiro in this comedy about culture clashes. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

SATURDAY, JULY 8

Smethport Summerfest

Smethport Fire Dept., 109 S. Nelson St., Smethport, PA. Large vendor fair, food trucks, beverage bar, cornhole tournament, kids’ area, raffles, live music and more, ending with a large fireworks display.

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.

Brocton Central School Alumni Association Golf Tournament, Chicken and Rib barbecue

Tournament starts at 8 a.m. at Pinehurst Golf Course in Westfield, $70 per golfer, prizes and a hot dogs and hamburger lunch at the turn with skins available. Weidner’s barbecue chicken and ribs dinner with buttered spuds, coleslaw roll and butter and cookie for $20vat Brocton Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St., drive-through or dine in. For reservations, call or text Kathy Peters at 716 679-5814. Proceeds benefit scholarship winners.

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.

Firemen’s Cherry Festival

Heard Park, North East, PA. Food, games, rides, 5K, parade and more.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: children’s and young adult book giveaway

7 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to noon. Children and young adults are welcome to take home free books at this event.

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.

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

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society can and bottle drive

St. Hedwig’s parking lot, Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to noon. Funds raised stay in the parish to go toward expensive roof repairs needed at both churches.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family History Club

15 Main St., 10 a.m. Help each other with family research. All welcome. For details, call the library at 716 962-5885.

Jamestown Public Market

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

S.T.A.R.S. Annual Fun Fly & Airshow

S.T.A.R.S. Flying Field, 5006 W. Shore Road, off Route 446, Hinsdale, See hundreds of radio controlled aircraft fly through the skies at the S.T.A.R.S. (Southern Tier Aero Radio Society) Flying Club’s flying field. Free admission, $5 parking donation. Food and drink will be available.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Frogs, Toads and Salamanders

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.

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.

Chautauqua County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution meeting

Stockton Hotel, 12:30 p.m. Lunch ordered from the menu. Anyone interested in the war for independence is welcome to attend. For details, call Steve Boothe, 716 574-7995.

National Theatre Live presents: “Othello”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Shakespeare’s tragedy of boundary-defying love. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students.

Kosciuszko Club Annual Street Dance

252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, 3 to 11 p.m. 4 to 6 band will be Furious George. 7 to 11 p.m. Wacko Fest. Food trucks, beer truck, pull tabs. Club attire for purchase .

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.

Fredonia Ukulele gathering

Domus Fare, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. All ability levels welcome. Ukuleles available to borrow or attendees can bring their own. All can come and go throughout the session.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Party McFly

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

Cinema Series: “About My Father”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Stars Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert DiNiro in this comedy about culture clashes. $7 adults, $6.50 members, $5 students.