Coming up…
SATURDAY, JULY 29
Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation (CHRIC) classic
golf tournament
Chautauqua Golf Club, Hill Course, 4731 West Lake Road, Chautauqua. Registration at 7 a.m., shotgun start at 8 on Hill Course. Entry fee $95 includes 18 holes of golf with cart, morning refreshments, 2 drink tickets, luncheon, awards reception, raffles and steak luncheon at the Lake Chautauqua Memorial VFW Post $8647, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville following the tournament. All proceeds help low-moderate income local families.
The Wild America Nature Festival
Panama Rocks Scenic Park, 11 Rock Hill Road, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nature art and craft show, locally sourced food, wild animals, music and more.
Audubon Community Nature Center Wild 5k
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Registration 8 a.m. Race at 9 a.m., awards at 10:15 a.m. Adults $30, $25 Nature Center members or Striders members. Money raised supports the trail system and nature programs for children.
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.
Grape Belt Open Golf Tournament
Pinehurst Golf Club, 7428 E. Route 20, Westfield. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Four-person scramble, includes refreshments, dinner and awards. Call Lisa at 726 969-4859 for details.
Unique Car Club Car Show
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Details TBA.
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.
YWCA Westfield annual arts & crafts festival
Moore Park, Route 20, Westfield. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 125 vendors offer a variety of craftwork. Also wide variety of food vendors. No Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market this week.
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. Antiques, furniture, jewelry, purses, glassware, dishes, pet supplies, kitchen items, tools, luggage, home repair articles, garden, camping, sporting, linens, artwork, puzzles, children’s toys.
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
6th annual Hot Rods and Cool Bikes Show
Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, 1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 9 a.m. Judged categories, live music from Ion Sky 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food vendors.
Jamestown Public Market
Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
National Theatre Live presents: “Good”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. As the world faces the Second World War, a good, intelligent German professor finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences. Stars David Tennant. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students.
Craig M. Sutton Memorial Car Show
American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 1 to 5 p.m. Enter at back parking lot off Eagle Street. $5 registration entry fee with proceeds to benefit the American Legion. Music by Chautauqua Audio Works. Food, drinks, door prizes, basket raffles, 50/50 raffle. Free admission to the public.
Chautauqua Rails to Trails Wine Walk
Webb Trail trailhead, left of Boxcar Barney’s, Mayville. Begins at 2 p.m. with walker starting in 15 minute increments until 5 p.m. Presale tickets available for $35 per person at https://www.chaurtt.org. Designated tickets offered at $10 per person. 5o tickets per half hour.
Six wine stops includes a dry and sweet option and a food pairing. To participate in the wine tasting, must be 21 or older and present ID. Funds raised will be used to maintain Chautauqua Rails to Trails.
Lake Erie State Park Ferns/Nature Hike
5838 New York Route 5, Brocton, 2 to 3 p.m. Meet at the recreation hall. Learn about flowers, birds, ferns with a park educator.
Jazz and Blues Weekend in Ellicottville
Details TBA
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic
Town of Poland Highway Department, 533 Grubb Hill, Kennedy, 3 to 5 p.m. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at https://shorturl.at/jNU39, Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.
Lake Erie State Park Amphibian and Reptiles
5838 New York Route 5, Brocton, 4 to 5 p.m. Meet at the recreation hall. Walk to the pond..
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.
Fenton History Center 60th anniversary gala
Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. $100 single, $175 couple. Roaring ’20s theme. Food, live music, speakeasy, basket raffle, silent auction.
Lake Erie State Park concert by Kevin McCarthy
5838 New York Route 5, Brocton, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meet at the recreation hall. A versatile one-man show.
Kinzua 5K, Mt. Jewell
Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mt. Jewett, PA, 7 to 9 p.m. Registration includes performance shirt,drawstring bag, finisher certificate and individual refreshment package. $45 per person
Cinema Series: “32 Sounds”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Immersive feature documentary and profound sensory experience by filmmaker Sam Green with music by JD Samson. $7 adults, $6.50 members, $5 students.
Evergreen Outfitters Saturday Night Moonlight Paddle on
Chautauqua Lake
Meet at Lakeside Park, Mayville at 7:30 p.m. Bring headlamps or deck lamps. Can bring own kayak/gear or rent for $25, $35 for tandem kayak or canoe..
SUNDAY, JULY 30
Findley Lake Triathlon Festival
10417 Main St., 7 a.m. See coachmarkwilson.com for details.
Jazz and Blues Weekend in Ellicottville
A variety of jazz and blues performances areas ranging from restaurants, bars and nightclubs and streetside. Food, beverages, shopping as well as music.
Kinzua Half Marathon, 5K, Mt. Jewell
Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mt. Jewett, PA, 8 a.m. to noon. Registration includes performance shirt,.drawstring bag, finisher medal, custom race bib. Free professional race photography and post race refreshments. $100 per person.
Cattaraugus County Fair
501 Erie St., Little Valley. Gates open at 8 a.m., most vendors at 11 a.m., midway at 1 p.m. See www.cattarauguscofair.com for pricing and other details. Grandstand event: Broken B Rodeo, 5 p.m.
Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue annual Dog-gone Good Yard Sale
7540 N. Gale St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to noon. Sale items at bargain basement prices. Basket raffle tickets. Antiques, furniture, jewelry, purses, glassware, dishes, pet supplies, kitchen items, tools, luggage, home repair articles, garden, camping, sporting, linens, artwork, puzzles, children’s toys.
The Wild America Nature Festival
Panama Rocks Scenic Park, 11 Rock Hill Road, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nature art and craft show, locally sourced food, wild animals, music and more.
Long Point State Park Wildflower Hike
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 11:30 to 12:30 a.m. Meet at the trailhead to the point to take this guided walk with a park educator.
Cassadaga Farmers’ Market
Ames Common, 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Auxiliary Weidner’s chicken barbecue
12798 Allegany Road, Irving, 1 to 5 p.m. Drive-through only, pre-sale tickets for $15 must be picked up that day.
Southern Tier Bills Booster Club meeting
Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, 1 p.m. Inclement weather location: Dom Polski Club, 1719 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk. Bring seating and refreshments. Hamburgers and hot dogs provided.
Painting Birds with Watercolor with Joseph Grice at RTPI
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Clark St., Jamestown, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Register at 716 665-2473. Limited space.
Long Point State Park Ferns/Nature Hike
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the recreation hall. Learn about flowers, birds, ferns with a park educator.
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Impact
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 31
Cattaraugus County Fair
501 Erie St., Little Valley. Gates open at 8 a.m., most vendors at 11 a.m., midway at 1 p.m. See www.cattarauguscofair.com for pricing and other details. Grandstand event: Demolition Derby, 7 p.m..
Senior citizens casino trip to Salamanca
Leaves from the John W. Dill Post 434 (American Legion) at 9 a.m. for Brocton, Portland and Westfield residents at 9 a.m., then proceeds to Big Lots to pick up those living in Dunkirk, Fredonia and Silver Creek area. $39 includes transportation, $25 free play, and some food credit. Contact Robin Carr at 716 230-4081 to reserve and pay.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Book Buddies
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. For children going into pre-kindergarten through those going into second grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Crafternoons
536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Free event. This week: color a Japanese carp windsock.
Sheridan Historical Society open house
U.S. Route 20 and Center Road, 4 to 6 p.m.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: “The Secret Garden” Tea Party and Book Club
15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. An open and fun discussion of the book “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Barrett. Ages 8 and up. Tea, mini sandwiches, desserts will be served. Reservations required, space is limited. Call 716 962-5885,
