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WEDNESDAY,
AUG. 23
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.
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: Get Your Game On (ages 6+ and families)
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series
Point Gratiot Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Refuge. 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
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem – Bird Feeder
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Abbey Road Live in Findley Lake
Findley Lake gazebo, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring seating.
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Furious George
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday Night Lawn Chair Concert Series presents “Boys of Summer”
Centennial Park Gazebo, Park Street, Angola, 7 p.m. Free event.
Movies at the Reg: “Theater Camp”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Ben Platt and Molly Garden in the story of lifelong friends and drama instructors trying to save a run-down theater camp by staging a masterpiece. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.
United States Air Force Jazz Ensemble free concert: “Rhythm in Blue”
Rockefeller Arts Center, SUNY Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Available by mail or online at fredonia.edu/tickets. Limit 4 per request. Ticket holders must be seated by 7:15 p.m.
THURSDAY,
AUG. 24
Forestville Farmers’ Market
Main Street between the Post Office and Cave’s Food Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem – Bird Feeder
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Snack time in the Library
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The market at Graycliff
6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, 5 to 8 p.m.
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic
Town of Ellington Highway Garage, 763 E. Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at on.ny.gov/3ZvA1SH. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 753-4481.
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.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Decorate a flower vase
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Registration required, Call 716 934-3468. Instructor Karen Taverna teaches how to use a Oui yogurt jar using copper wire, glass beads, and hemp to create a pretty flower vase. For ages 10+
Music at Memorial Park: 80’s Night
1980 Something 5:25 p.m.; E5C4P3 – The Journey Tribute 6:45 p.m. Also concession vendors.
Chautauqua County Historical Society presents: “Writing for Home: A Chautauqua Soldier’s Messages from War”
Harmony-North Harmony History Center, 1943 Open Meadows Road, Ashville. Potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m., program by author and historian Rick Barram at 6:30 p.m. Free, open to the public. Bring a dish to pass and personal table service. Based on Barram’s book “The Civil War Letters of Arthur McKinstry, a Soldier in the Excelsior Brigade. For details, call 716 326-2977.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: Junior Guilders Show – “Annie Jr.”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 6 p.m., $17.
Summer at the Stone House: Jeanette Sheliga presents “Above the Fold, Your Ancestors in the News”
Cattaraugus County Museum, 9824 Route 16,Machias, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUG. 25
Country Music Weekend
Peek’n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Road, Clymer. Barbecues, yard games, bonfires, beer and more.
Music by Honky Tonk Heroes at 5:30 p.m.; Dan Baney Trio at 9:30 p.m.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers
15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and fun with friends.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog lunch
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fredonia Farm Festival
Grand opening at noon, Gazebo. Noon to 6: Lil’ Farmers’ Tent by Visitor Center; noon to dusk: craft vendors; noon to 10 p.m.: food vendors; 1 to 3 p.m.: The Patsy & Dottie Variety Show, Gazebo; 3 to 5 p,m.: Jess and the Mess, Main Stage; 5 to 7 p.m.: Furious George Acoustic, Gazebo; 5:30 p.m. Children’s tractor pull, Park Street, register online; 7 to 10 p.m. Terry Buchwald, Main Stage.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 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.
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Snack time in the Library
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Audubon Community Nature Center “Butterflies and Brews”
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. $30 pre-paid, $35 at the door. Call 716 569-2345. Includes two drink tickets and appetizers. The multi-purpose room will be filled with free-flying butterflies, flowers, food stations, tagging and mini Monarch programs. Monarch-themed raffle. For adults 21+.
RTPI Art After Five featuring the Nicholas Nasibyan Duo
Roger Tory Peterson Institute. 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30. Tickets ($18 pre-sale) include full access to the museum, a drink from the RTPI bar, charcuterie and live music. Call 716 665-2743.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: Junior Guilders Show – “Annie Jr.”
18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 6 p.m., $17.
Celtic Festival Ceilidh Friday evening featuring “Tua Dea”
Mayville Lakeside Park, 6 to 10 p.m. $5 cover.
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Ion Sky
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.
Movies at the Reg: “Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Spider-verse saga. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.
