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, 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.

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.

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/.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

YWCA Westfield annual arts & crafts festival

Moore Park, Route 20, Westfield. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 125 vendors offer a variety of craftwork. Also wide variety of food vendors. Free admission.

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue annual Dog-gone Good Yard Sale

7540 N. Gale St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale items, basket raffle tickets, Foodies Sweets N Eats.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Animal Coverings by the Erie Zoo

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, noon 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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Traveling Lantern Theatre Company

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 1 to 2 p.m. Rhonda Appleseed and the Tree That Learned to Speak. Parking on Eagle Street.

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.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Second Time Around

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

Movies at the Reg: “Joy Ride”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. An explicit story of identity and self-discovery by four unlikely friends on an international adventure. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

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.