SATURDAY,

AUG.12 Cattaraugus County Sportsman Rendezvous

Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie St., Little Valley, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen’s Show features conservation displays, archery, black powder, trapping, fishing, guns, taxidermy dealers, big buck club display and live seminars. $5 admission per person. Non-alcoholic, family-friendly event.

Dragon Boat Race on Chautauqua Lake

Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 1 Dunham Ave., Celoron. Meals on Wheels pancake breakfast in the park from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., $7 adults, $5 children, coffee and donuts also available. Opening ceremony at 9 a.m. Competitive dragon boat racing, food, crafts, live music and rubber ducky race, more. Team building experience for groups of 10 or 20 paddlers plus a drummer. See facebook.com/chqdragonrace for registration and other details.

Busti Bicentennial Golf Tournament

South Hills Country Club. 3108 Busti Stillwater Road, Jamestown. Details TBA.

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.

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.

Herbert Star Apartments crafts, bake sale and lunch

54 Central Ave., Brocton, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Most tables will be in the air-conditioned community room or on the patio. Hot dog lunch with macaroni salad, chips and pop or water sold at noon for $6. Help support resident activities.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Dunkirk Lighthouse

yard sale

Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Point Drive North, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Dunkirk Lighthouse. Hot dogs, water, soda and snacks available for purchase.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Insects and Other Invertebrates

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Reservations by April 6. Call 716 569-2345.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Kids Triathlon

Cassadaga Beach, 10 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports

Jamestown

Public Market

Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Randolph Area

Veterans

Appreciation Day

R & M Restaurant, 269 Main St., Randolph. All veterans invited to march in the parade. Line-up begins at 10 a.m. in the R&M Restaurant parking lot. The parade begins at 11 and goes down Main Street to Bank Street and then over to Jamestown Street, where it concludes at the American Legion. Afterwards, there will be a picnic to enjoy. Those who are unable to march may ride on a float or in a vehicle. Anyone who has a photograph of a veteran who is deceased or currently serving is welcome to march with the photo in honor of that individual.

A Stir of Artists

Bemus Point Village Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All handcrafted fine arts and crafts.

Chautauqua Italian American Organization (CIAO)

meeting and picnic

Silver Creek Ballpark Pavilion, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass (appetizer, salad, dessert or favorite recipe). Water, coffee, provided as well as place settings. Can take food home, but must bring own containers. Reservations required by Aug. 5. For details, email nbortolano@gmail.com. All are welcome. Need not be Italian to join.

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.

Taste of Ellicottville

Purchase samples of local restaurants’ fare. Begins at noon.

North East, PA Farm

Heritage Days

North East, Gibson and Heard Parks, noon to 7 p.m. Celebrate farming and agriculture. Tractor and farm equipment show from noon to 5 p.m. at Heard Park. Farm art and history exhibit with the North East Arts Council and Historical Society. Food trucks, open market and homesteading information and demos. Performances by Axe Women Loggers of Maine team of world-champion choppers, sawyers, logrollers and axe throwers. Noon to 4: hands-on science fun for kids from STEM and Vine.. Noon, 3 and 5 p.m.: Axe Women show. 1 p.m.: music by Dan Baney. 5:45 p.m.: music by Grand Larceny. North East Historical Society and North East Arts Council open house from 1 to 7 p.m. featuring art by Ross Peters and a photography show.

Sons of the American Revolution meeting

Stockton Hotel, 12:30 p.m. Fellowship meeting, no planned program. Members will order from the menu. Anyone interested in the War of Independence is welcome to attend.

Wildflower Walk at Lake Erie State Park

5838 Route 5, Brocton, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn more about ferns, flowers and trees with a park educator. Meet at the recreation hall.

Movies at the Reg: “Elemental” – Sensory-friendly version

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Disney and Pixar feature film set in Element City where fire, water, land and air residents live together. Tickets $6 and $1 restoration fee.

Darwin R. Barker Library book club

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. This month’s selection: “The Library Book,” by Susan Orlean.

Main Street Studios Summer Theater presents: “Cinderella”

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2:30 p.m. Tickets:$15 adults; $10 students/seniors.

Lake Erie State Park concert: Meet the Bacons

5838 Route 5, Brocton, in front of the recreation hall, 6:30 p.m. Food truck: Dorothy’s Delight.

Fredonia

Ukulele

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Play immediately at all ability levels. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Olay, sing or listen. Come and go as desired.

Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 presents:

JT Rockin Blues Band

201 Aldrich St., 7 to 11 p.m. Celebrating 175 years of Gowanda. Drink specials, basket raffles, 50/50.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Hooman

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

Cinema Series: “The Miracle Club” 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. The story of forgiveness and understanding as four ladies of different generations make a pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1967.

Stars Maggie Smith, Laura Linney, Kathy Bates and Agnes O’Casey. $7 adults, $6.50 Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, AUG. 13

Taste of Ellicottville

Purchase samples of local restaurants’ fare. Ends at 4 p.m.

Cattaraugus County Sportsman Rendezvous

Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie St., Little Valley, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen’s Show features conservation displays, archery, black powder, trapping, fishing, guns, taxidermy dealers, big buck club display and live seminars. $5 admission per person. Non-alcoholic, family-friendly event.

Sunset Bay Experience Reach to Beach 5K

run/walk

Registration at Sunset Bay Beach Club, 12911 Iola Drive, Irving, 8:30 a.m., race begins at 9:30, followed by crafters, vendors, raffles, live music, food and drink specials at Cabana Sam’s. Proceeds benefit Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Company.

Dunkirk Lighthouse

yard sale

Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Point Drive North, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Dunkirk Lighthouse. Hot dogs, water, soda and snacks available for purchase.

A Stir of Artists

Bemus Point Village Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All handcrafted fine arts and crafts.

Blessed Mary Angela

Polka Fest

Roberts Road and Townsend streets, Dunkirk. Outdoor polka Mass from noon to 1 p.m. with the John Gora Band. Dancing from 1 to 5 with John Gora of St. Catherine’s, Ontario. Polish dinner featuring golumbki by Lynn, Polish sausage, red cabbage, mashed potatoes, green beans and rye bread will be for sale in the air-conditioned social center. Dinner tickets available at Big Rick’s, Lakeshore Drive E.: $15 or 2 for $25. Take out or dine in (no drive-through). Also available: hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage sandwiches, pierogies, cold beverages. Kids’ world and a bounce house. Fun day for all. No admission fee. Blessed Mary Angela is part of The Lord’s Vineyard of Families of Parishes. Bring lawn chairs. No coolers or picnic baskets allowed.

Chautauqua Opportunities Fatherhood Car Show

Connections North, 10825 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, noon to 4 p.m. Classic cars, information tables, food, games/prizes for kids, free ice cream cones.

North East, PA

Farm Heritage Days

North East, noon to 7 p.m. Celebrate farming and agriculture. Tractor and equipment show from noon to 5 p.m. at Heard Park. Farm art and history exhibit with the North East Arts Council and Historical Society. Food trucks, open market and homesteading information. Performances by Axe Women Loggers of Main team of world-champion choppers, sawyers, logrollers and axe throwers. 3 to 5 p.m.: petting zoo for kids. Noon, 3 and 5 p.m.: Axe Women show. 1 p.m.: music by Generic Grass. 4 p.m.: line dancing lessons. 5:45 p.m.: music by Night Shift.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Ferns/Natures Hike at Long Point Park

Chautauqua Lake, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the trailhead to the point. Guided walk with a park educator.

Bird Walk at Long

Point Park

Chautauqua Lake, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the trailhead to the point. Guided walk with a park educator.

McKean County Fair,

East Smethport

McKean County Fair Grounds, 7172 Route 46, East Smethport, PA

Enjoy candied apples and cotton candy as you explore the exhibits of farm animals and blue ribbon pies. Admission $10.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy

annual meeting

Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center, 5013 Route 430, Bemus Point, 3 to 6 p.m. Potluck picnic-style event, dishes provided by staff and board. Short presentation about the organization’s projects and programs starts around 5 p.m. Free event, open to the public.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents:

Two Towns

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 14

Jamestown Community College Business Roundtables to discussed proposed move of North County Center to downtown Dunkirk

North County Training Center, 10807 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, 8 a.m., noon, or 5 p.m. If interested in attending, contact JamesKelemen@mail.sunyjcc.edu

Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame annual picnic and Legacy Awards presentation

Lakewood Rod & Gun Club, 433 E. Terrace Ave.

United Seniors luncheon

meeting

Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. gathering, luncheon at noon. Send $12 per meal to Linda Riley, 264 King St., Dunkirk. Membership is $5 per senior (ages 55+)

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Snack time

in the Library

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Movie in the Library – “The Kid Who

Would Be King”

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 5 p.m.