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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

TOPS NY 890 meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variety of vendors. The market accepts EBT/SNAP, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, WICFV checks.

Westfield Alzheimer’s Social Respite Group

United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers offer light exercise, seasonal music and games with one to one assistance for guests. For details about this free respite program, call the church at 716 326-3243.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: The Smart Squad

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For children going into third grade through those going into eighth grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Midway State Park 125th anniversary celebration

5849 Route 439, Bemus Point, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Followed by fireworks at 10:10 p.m. GJ from noon to 8 p.m.

TOPS NY 1094 meeting

Friendship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226

Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series

Point Gratiot Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Gerk ‘n Jerks. Bring snacks and seating.

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Cruise Night

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk. Come check out the cars.

Fredonia Summer Band Concert: “Hazzard County Band”

Barker Common Gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Lawn Chair Concert Series presents “Doug’s Low Blu Flame”

Centennial Park Gazebo, Park Street, Angola, 7 p.m. Free event.

Movies at the Reg: “The Outsiders”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 40th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s fil focusing on the class struggles between two groups of Oklahoma teenagers during the 1960s. Tickets $5 and $1 restoration fee.

Fenton Lecture Series: Prohibition in Jamestown

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free, in person in the dining room of the Fenton History Center, also streamed via Facebook and Zoom.

Erie Philharmonic free outdoor concert

North East, PA., Gibson Park, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

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.

United Senior Council of Chautauqua County meeting

Silver Creek Senior Council, Route 5, Silver Creek. All county seniors welcome. If a ride is needed, call Ellen Coffaro at 716 763-1012.

Patterson Library annual book sale

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: July storytimes with Miss Jill and Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to 12. Community helper Colleen McKenna, Executive Director of the Silver Creek Food Pantry, will come as a guest reader and share what he does to enrich the community and keep everyone safe. Register in advance at 716 934-3468.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Markets

Village Park, Routes 394 and 430, noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks, lunchtime music and more.

Gowanda Area Historical Society Museum open house

2 Chestnut St., Gowanda, 1 to 4 p.m. Send research questions to gowhist@localnet.com

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.

Dunkirk Music on the Pier: Americana Night

Leroy Townes Band 5:25 p.m.; Uncle Ben’s Remedy 6:45 p.m. Also concession vendors.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Concert in Ryckman Park

Fay Street, Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Blues concert by Scott McElhaney and Bill Piper..

Mayville’s Music By the Lake

Mayville Lakeside Park, 50 Water St., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Musical performance by Khaotic Smoke. Also food trucks, vendors, yard games, 50/50 tickets.

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.

7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience, Bradford

Bromeley Family Theatre, 300 Campus Drive, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA, 7 p.m. $30 reserved seating, plus processing fees.

Summer at the Stone House: Amanda R. Womer presents “Haunted WNY Volume 3l”

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, JULY 14

Laurel Memorial relay run

From Jamestown to Dunkirk. 8 a.m. opening ceremonies at The Resource Center, 75 Jones & Gifford Avenue; relay begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends in Dunkirk with a victory celebration at The Resource Center, 175 Lake Shore Drive W. from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Free to participate, but donations appreciated. Proceeds benefit those with disabilities.

Roblin Steel Coffee Club

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

Patterson Library annual book sale

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Digging for Dinosaurs by the Buffalo Museum of Science

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Free event for the whole family. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

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

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

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.

First Ward Falcon Club annual fast pitch softball tournament

Prommenschenkel stadium and School #7 fields located in the heart of Wright Park, Dunkirk.

Concessions stand for food and beverage at the stadium. Up to 12 teams from New York, Ohio and Canada.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Super Amy – magician, acrobat and more

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., 1 to 2 p.m. Parking on Eagle Street. The show is a Checkers the Inventor production.

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.

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.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Spamalot”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Runaway Train

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

Remembering Red … A Tribute to Red Skelton starring Brian Hoffman at the Fredonia Opera House

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. One man show acting out skits and pantomimes Skelton was famous for. $20 adults, $18 members, $10 students.

The Create Project presents: “Tradition, Trauma and Tenderness” film

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tells the story of an individual, a family, a community and culture and the strength and resilience gained from communities and tradition. Attention is paid to marginalized communities whose suffering of trauma have been historically overlooked, including experiences of children. A variety of cultures are included. Executive produced and directed by Valerie Walawender. Insights from psychologist Dr. Darryl Tonemah and neuroscientist Dr. Audrey Hager. A reception follows.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Movies in the Commons

37 W. Main St., Brocton, on the lawn behind the library, dusk. Tonight’s show: Disney’s “Zootopia.” Rated PG. Free event. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.