Coming up…
TUESDAY, JULY 18
Church Administration Training, Ludlow
Olmstead Manor Retreat Center, 17 E. Main St., Ludlow, PA. Training is designed for those who serve a church, ministry or similar organization in an administrative role. Pittsburgh District Administrative Assistant Pam Honeychurch will offer a variety of sessions on resources, technology, workplace boundaries and more. For details call 814-945-6512.
Chautauqua County Fair
Midway, exhibits, animals, mini stage performances. Grandstand show: Demolition Derby, 7 p.m.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sundance Kids Farm petting zoo
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. See goats, rabbits, hedgehogs, prairie dogs and more in the library yard.
Darwin R. Barker Library
Teen Tuesday
7 Day St., Fredonia, noon to 1 p.m. Teens 13 years of age and up. Snacks, play the Xbox, use the Wifi. This week: Mindful crafting. Design and make a button, bead, a necklace, bead a bracelet.
Darwin R. Barker Library
presents: Book Buddies
7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. For children going into pre-kindergarten through those going into second grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
Youngerman Center Stroke/Head Injury Support Group meeting
SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 to 4 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provide educational information and an opportunity to socialize and share experiences. Light refreshments provided. For details, call Julie Williams, coordinator, 716 673-4618.
Fredonia Reads at Barker Common
4 to 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and a book and join library staff downtown in the Common. Children must be supervised.
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.
Beach House Bar & Grille
presents: Open Mic Night
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 6 to 9 p.m.
Patterson Library presents: Renowned Vonnegut scholar Christina Jarvis
40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 6 p.m. Professor Jarvis will give a reading of her new book, “Lucky Mud and Other Foma,” followed by a conversation and book signing.For details, call 716 326-2154.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts free classic movie: “Double Indemnity”
49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. 1944 film stars Fred McMurray and Barbara Stanwyck.
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
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
TOPS NY No. 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.
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.
Chautauqua County Fair
Midway, exhibits, animals, mini stage performances. Grandstand show: Cross Over the Line Rodeo, bull riding, 7 p.m.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Library field days
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. Outdoor games, water relay races and more.
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. 2 Towns. Bring snacks and seating.
Master Gardeners Evening in the Garden – “Biodiversity
in the Garden”
Jamestown Community College, near the Physical Education Building, Curtis Street Jamestown, 6 p.m. Educational programming with hands-on experience.
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: “Envy’s Mix Tape Band”
Barker Common Gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting
American Legion,228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, meeting at 6:30 p.m. Speaker Deborah Metzger will present a program about beach glass and its time eras. Open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own beach glass or other items found while beach combing, creek walking, etc. and to tell their story.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library
presents: Write Focus
Writers’ Group
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. For details, contact Merrie at mhanmann@AHiraHall.com
Wednesday Night Lawn Chair Concert Series presents
“Grand Illusion”
Centennial Park Gazebo, Park Street, Angola, 8 p.m. Styx tribute band. Free event.
THURSDAY, JULY 20
Derrick Day Festival, Bradford
Penn-Brad Oil Museum, 901 South Ave., Bradford, PA. Celebrate the rich oil and gas heritage of the region. Stop at the museum and enjoy a day of craft vendors, food demos, antique oilfield equipment displays, candle making, a chainsaw carver, a barbershop quartet, talks of oilfield history. Free admission. For details, call 814 362-1955.
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.
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 helpers David and Marilyn Kurzawa, volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, will come as guest readers 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
The market at Graycliff
6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, 5 to 8 p.m.
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.
Christmas in July Concert and Kids Activities
South Basin of the Chadakoin Riverwalk, Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. Kids’ activities, free concert by Nerds Gone Wild.
Chautauqua County Fair
Midway, exhibits, animals, mini stage performances. Grandstand show: Empire State Truck and Tractor Pull, 7 p.m.
Music on the Pier:
Hard Rock Night
Midnight Smoke 5:25 p.m.; Appetite for Voltage – GN’R and AC/DC Tribute 6:45 p.m. Also concession vendors.
WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE – Infinity Visual and Performing
Arts students
Reg Lenna, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, cash bar and preshow gathering in pre-function room (elevator to 3) doors at 6 p.m. All performances in media studio (elevator to 3R) door at 6:45, performance at 7 p.m. Be part of the live studio audience. $12 per ticket and $1 convenience fee.
Chautauqua County Board of Health quarterly meeting
HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. For details or to attend this meeting, call the Public Health Director’s office at 716 753-4590.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library
presents: Concert in
Ryckman Park
Fay Street, Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Performance by Pat Cook – Women of Country.
Mayville’s Music By the Lake
Mayville Lakeside Park, 50 Water St., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free musical performances, details TBA. Also food trucks, vendors, yard games, 50/50 tickets.
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy recognition reception for John Jablonski III
Lawson Center Boat Museum, Bemus Point, 7 to 9 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and desserts, cash bar, live music by Bill Ward. At 7:30 p.m. Becky Nystrom will deliver remarks and give a short presentation. Free, open to the public, but reservations can be made by contacting CWC Outreach Assistant Tracy Carlson at tracy@chautauquawatershed.org.
Silver Creek Democratic caucus
Village Hall, 172 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Any registered Democrats interested in being involved are asked to attend. For details, call Deanna Borrello at 716 934-2410.
Main Street Studios presents: “Much Ado About Nothing” by Shakespeare
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Tickets:$15 adults; $10 students/seniors.
Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival
Streets and venues of downtown Jamestown. Live painting and live musical performances. Free with donation at the gate. All proceeds go toward performing artists.
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.
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/.