Coming up …
TUESDAY, JULY 25
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.
Brocton-Portland Seniors meeting
Bring picnic foods to go with hots dogs and burgers and personal table service. Bingo will be played.
FeedMore WNY mobile food pantry
Silver Creek Village Municipal Parking Lot, 11 a.m.
SOAR Chapter 4-1 luncheon meeting
USW Local 2693 Union Hall, Fourth Street, Dunkirk, meeting at noon, followed by lunch. Speaker: Don Williams, President of the AFL-CIO Dunkirk Area Labor Council. All SOAR members and retirees invited. For details, call Jim Bickhart at 716 366-1485.
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: book discussion – TJ Klune’s novel “The House in the Cerulean Sea.”
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.
Portland, Pomfret, Dunkirk Sewer District special meeting
Dunkirk Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road, Dunkirk, 3 p.m. Open to the public.
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.
Foster Parents Open House
In-person session Park United Methodist Church, 25 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, 5 to 6 p.m. Virtual session 6 to 7 p.m. For details or to register, call 716 661-8212.
Silver Creek Music in the Park
Village ballpark, 6 to 9 p.m. Performance by Barnstorm. 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.
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59 meeting
Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m.
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church revival service
18 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. The evangelist will be Rev. Earnest Lindsy of Shannon, Miss.
Community members welcome.
BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance presents: Look Up
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Adults $15, students 12 and under $10 plus fees. Ballet, ballroom, contemporary. Hip-hop, jazz, tap and world dancing.
TEA Party monthly meeting and special presentation
1309 Norby Road, Jamestown, 7 p.m. Guest speaker editor John D’Agostino will discuss “Our Local Government and How It Compares to Albany and Washington, D.C. Concerns over 5G will also be covered as well as follow-up on gender ideology in local schools and inappropriate books recommended by the NEA for teachers to read.
Cinema Series: “You Hurt My Feelings”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as a novelist whose marriage is tested when she overhears her husband’s reaction to her latest book. $7 adults, $6.50 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.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
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.
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.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Local Working Group
USDA Service Center, 220 Fluvanna Ave., Suite 600, Jamestown, 1 to 3 p.m. Contact Bryan.Nothdurft@usda.gov for details and reservations by July 21.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Christmas in July
536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Make Christmas ornaments and enjoy some refreshments.
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. Astro Galaxy Sound. 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
Fredonia Summer Band Concert: “Allykat Band”
Barker Common Gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Revitalize Dunkirk meeting
Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Members of the public interested in learning more about the group’s projects and activities are welcome to attend.
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church revival service
18 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. The evangelist will be Rev. Earnest Lindsy of Shannon, Miss.
Community members welcome.
Wednesday Night Lawn Chair Concert Series presents “Brother James”
Centennial Park Gazebo, Park Street, Angola, 7 p.m. Free event.
Movies at the Reg: “The Asteroid City”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Set in a fictional desert town circa 1955, a Junior Stargazer convention is disrupted by spectacular world-changing events. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.
THURSDAY, JULY 27
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 helper Sargeant Galbraith, Erie County Sheriff’s Department mechanic will come as a guest reader, share what he does to enrich the community and keep everyone safe and will bring K-9 Partner Ares.. 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, lunch time 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.
Music on the Pier: New Wave Night
Ion Sky 5:25 p.m.; Moving in Stereo – A Tribute to the Cars 6:45 p.m. Also concession vendors.
Rosary for Peace in the World
This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.
Summer Block Party with Uncle Ben’s Remedy
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Live music, food and drink .
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: The Wretched Group Farewell Tour
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 6 to 9 p.m. This group was formed by local musicians in 1965 and has been performing music of the ’60s for 58 years.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Concert in Ryckman Park
Fay Street, Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Performance by the New Horizons Band (SUNY).
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.
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.
Willie and Family LIVE, Bradford
Bromeley Family Theatre, 300 Campus Drive, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA, 7 p.m. A tribute to Willie Nelson by Michael Moore.. $30 reserved seating, plus processing fees.
Summer at the Stone House: Ron Cary presents “18th Century Tavern Music”
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/.
