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THURSDAY, AUG. 31

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street between the Post Office and Cave’s Food Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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: School-age

storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 5 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool

storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes and fun crafts.

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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For ages birth to preschool. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays. Take away craft or activity for further learning. Register at 716 962-5885.

Awesome Owls at Long Point State Park Lake Chautauqua, 4457 Route 430, Bemus Point, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Led by an educator. Meet at the trailhead.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce new building open house

300 N. Main St., Jamestown, 5 to 7 p.m. Complimentary wine, beer, spirits tastings and charcuterie table and sweets. Registration not required.

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.

Dunkirk summer concert featuring Sean Patrick McGraw

Memorial Park, Lakeshore Drive W., 5:25 to 8:30 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Last Bite of Summer

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 to 7 p.m. Decorate the sidewalk with chalk art, dance in the bubble machine, join a scavenger hunt, enjoy refreshments.

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.

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, SEPT. 1

Findley Lake Harvest Festival

Route 426 and Route 430, Mayville. Vendors, crafters, art show, live music, food, beer tent, wine tasting, kids’ carnival. Findley Lake Library book sale.

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.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Birds of the Region with Devin Banning

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6

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.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join in role playing adventures. Contact the Library Director at 716 366-2511 for details.

Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce First Friday street fair event

Downtown Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Vendors and entertainment. For details, contact Staunzie Grady at sgrady@chqchamber.org

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: The Freeze

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2

Findley Lake Harvest Festival

Route 426 and Route 430, Mayville. Vendors, crafters, art show, live music, food, beer tent, wine tasting, kids carnival. Findley Lake Library book sale.

Cassadaga Man 1.2m swim, 56m bike,

13.1m run

Cassadaga Beach, 8 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. Visit www.coachmarkwilson.com to register or volunteer.

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.

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 Public Library book sale

536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jamestown Public Market

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

Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail Hub Crawl

Travel to local North Shore Arts Alliance artists’ studios, galleries and hubs to meet them with the option to purchase their works. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See nsaa.chautauqua.org for locations and details. Artists include Melissa Meyers, Tim Sivertsen, Thomas Annear, Marcia Merrins, Audrey Kay Dowling, Jim and Pat Reno, Susan Gutierrez, Denise Williams, Kirsten Engstrom, Janet Mandel, Paula Coats, Seri Beeson, Lynda Graham-Barber, Sarah Brown-Millspaw, Keith Callen, Peter Hamilton, Susan Forrester-Mackay, Susan Simmons, Tom Janik, Tina Ames, Patrick Stokes and Deb Eck.

Westfield Grape and Wine Festival

Moore Park, corner of Main and Portage Street, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Park: bounce obstacle course, face painting, field games, live music, Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market, chicken barbecue, grape balloons, grape dessert contest. At the Center: Hay wagon rides through the vineyard, blessing of the grapes at 2 p.m., education stations, Harvest Happenings train ride, music and pizza on the patio, wine tasting and food truck, bounce house, grape stomping. Free admission.

Pine Valley Rod and Gun chicken barbecue and craft show

South Dayton Legion, 4 Mill St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafts, 50/50, Chinese auction, bounce house, music, food, chicken barbecue begins at 1 p.m.

Dunkirk Latino Lakefront Festival

64 Lake Shore Drive E. lot, noon to 10:30 p.m. Latin music, Hispanic food, culture and more.

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.

Twelve-County Wide Veteran and Family Picnic

National Warplane Museum, 3489 Big Tree Lane, Geneseo, 1 to 6 p.m. Free food, music and fun. Free parking. Free raffles include two vintage airplane rides, two giant Jenga games, a fishing charter for four. Bounce houses, crafts, field games and more. Register by emailing Will at wstorey@vocwny.org, visiting vocwny.org or calling 716 898-0110. Sponsored by Veterans One-stop Center and UnitedHealthcare.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Back to back music

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 4:7 p.m.: The Untouchables; 8 to 11 p.m.: Model Citizen

First Ward Falcon Club annual Labor Day street dance

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Entertainment outdoors from 8 to 11 p.m. with Joe and the Shmoes. All welcome.

Lake Erie State Park concert: Davis and Eng

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

Cinema Series: “Jules”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris and Jane Curtin star in the story of a man who befriends an extra-terrestrial and the responses of his neighbors and the government. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 3

Chautauqua Striders’ Daniel Feather Memorial 5K

Bergman Park, 487 Baker St., Jamestown. Registration at 8 a.m., followed by 5k run division, 5k walk division and Jamestown Police division. Proceeds support affordable athletic programs for all kids. For details, contact Lexi@chqstriders.org

Findley Lake Harvest Festival

Route 426 and Route 430, Mayville. Vendors, crafters, art show, live music, food, beer tent, wine tasting, kids carnival. Findley Lake Library book sale.

Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail Hub Crawl

Travel to local North Shore Arts Alliance artists’ studios, galleries and hubs to meet them with the option to purchase their works. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See nsaa.chautauqua.org for locations and details. Artists include Melissa Meyers, Tim Sivertsen, Thomas Annear, Marcia Merrins, Audrey Kay Dowling, Jim and Pat Reno, Susan Gutierrez, Denise Williams, Kirsten Engstrom, Janet Mandel, Paula Coats, Seri Beeson, Lynda Graham-Barber, Sarah Brown-Millspaw, Keith Callen, Peter Hamilton, Susan Forrester-Mackay, Susan Simmons, Tom Janik, Tina Ames, Patrick Stokes and Deb Eck.

Jamestown Labor Day Festival

Bergman Park, 487 Baker St., 11 a.m. craft vendors. Live music begins at noon. Event performers include the Jamestown Municipal Band, Pearl CIty Jazz, Porcelain Bus Drivers, For the People. A magician, kids’ games, petting zoo, treats, live and in person Southern Tier Wrestling. Fireworks at dusk.

First Ward Falcon Club annual Labor Day street dance

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Weidner’s chicken barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. or sold out, $15, purchase at the club. Eat in or take out. Presale dinner pickup by 1:30 p.m. Music inside by the Cosmic Cowboys from noon to 4 p.m. Outdoor evening music by Furious George 8 to 11 p.m. All are welcome..

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 chicken barbecue

228 Maple Ave., noon until gone, take-out only.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

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

Cassadaga Lake Labor Day Festival Boat Parade assembles at 4 p.m. at DEC launch, parade begins at 4:30 with a pirate theme. 5 to 7 p.m. Free concert by Party McFly – dance music from every decade on the floating stage at Cassadaga Beach.local artist Taleana Hehir, will be present, as well as author Mary Ellen Humphrey from Westfield who has published poetry, historical fiction and a book about hiking. Super Duper Catering.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Wasted Whiskey

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 5 to 8 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 4

Der Kobblers End-of-Summer Labor Day Cruise-In at Midway State Park

4859 Route 430, Bemus Point, 9 a.m. Spectators welcome. To register, see https://derkobblers.club/

Cassadaga Labor Day Festival

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. craft/vendor show, Ames Common. Bubba’s Food Wagon, bounce house. 11 a.m. Labor Day grand parade, noon Ducky Derby at the bridge on Maple Avenue, 1:30 p.m. Bicycle/Walk Dice Run beginning and ending at Cassadaga Beach (entry fee for run is $2 kids, $5 adults. Bicyclists register at 2 p.m. For details, call 716 665-8855..

TUESDAY, SEPT. 5

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

Chautauqua County Planning Board meeting

Luensman Overview Park, 7896 Thayer Road, Portland, 4 p.m. With questions regarding this meeting, call Courtney Domst at 716 363-3623.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: 19th Century Painters Amos Wight and Ammi Farnham

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 7 p.m. Hanover Historian Vince Martonis presents a program about these two local painters. Original works by each artist will be on display.

Cinema Series: “Jules”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris and Jane Curtin star in the story of a man who befriends an extra-terrestrial and the responses of his neighbors and the government. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Public Astronomy Night

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 8 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, SEPT. 6

TOPS NY No. 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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For ages birth to Pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays and take away craft or activity. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

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.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Triathlon

Cassadaga Beach, 5:45 p.m. Wilson Endurance Sports

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: Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Merrie at MHanmann@AHiraHall.org for details.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 7

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.

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.

The market at Graycliff

6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, 5 to 8 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library book club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 716 366-2511 to reserve this month’s selection.

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: Growing and Using Medicinal Plants

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Presenter: Kathy Contrino from CW Native Plant Farm.

County History Lecture: An Evening with the Undertakers

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Catherine J. Ullman. Free admission, donations accepted.

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.

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, SEPT. 8

Fire Lights Music and Arts Festival

The Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Music, flow art performances and one-of-a-kind art installations.

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.

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.

Red, White and Blues

Celebrate the vineyards and local wineries, blues musicians and restaurants of Fredonia. Food, craft vendors, raffles.. Music schedule: 6 p.m.: The Untouchables at American Legion Post 59; 8 p.m. Dr. Z and the Blues Remedy at the Fredonia Beaver Club.

Marion Art Gallery reception for the exhibit “Not Gay”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 to 9 p.m. Meet exhibition curators Jonathan David Katz and Ryan Patrick Krueger. Dr. Katz will also give a lecture about the exhibition at 4 p.m. in McEwen Hall, room 209 on campus.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: original musical by Steven Wendell

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Free admission, reservations needed due to limited seating. Call 716 224-2135.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

24th annual Sinclairville History Fair

7 to 9:30 a.m.: breakfast by the 76ers; 9:30 a.m.: memorial service at the Valley Historical Society Museum and live historical displays all day; 10 a.m.: grand parade, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: craft show and farmers’ market; horse-drawn wagon rides; bounce houses; kids’ games. 11 a.m.: beautiful baby contest at the fire hall (prizes for all entrants); Grandma’s fruit pie contest at the fire hall; classic car, truck and cycle cruise-in and antique tractor display until 3 p.m. on the Village Hall lawn; 716 Puppet Productions presents Chris and Friends, ventriloquist and magician at the library; music in the Bandstand by The Scroggins. 11:30 a.m.: chicken barbecue by the library and fire department. Noon: cornhole tournament, pickleball tournament at the ball park until 5 p.m., two person teams, entry fee $30, proceeds support CV midget football; Rustic Ramblers on the Church Street Stage until 3 p.m. 1:30 p.m.: Jamestown Harmony Express in the Bandstand; all breeds dog show at the fire hall. 2 p.m.: guided historic Evergreen cemetery tour. 3 p.m.: karaoke contest in the bandstand with cash prizes. 5 p.m.: street dance in the tent with Two For Flinching. 9 p.m.: fireworks.

Fire Lights Music and Arts Festival

The Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Music, flow art performances and one-of-a-kind art installations.

Leon Historical “Amish Crawl” and quilting demonstration/display

Quilting program in the old church.

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.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

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

Bike Ride – Tour of Chautauqua

Moore Park, Westfield, 9 a.m. Sign-in at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. for 25, 40, 75 or 100 mile tour. $35 includes sit-down dinner at the Episcopal Church at the finish. Pre-register. For details, call Westfield Recreation at 716 753-6842. Bicycle helmet required.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild “30 Years of Love and Warmth Quilt Show”

First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 admission includes two tickets for the raffle quilt.

43rd annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Route 6, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $8, $6 seniors, children 12 and under free. Can return free on Sunday for paid admission Saturday. 150 juried artisans, inspired folk art, homemade collectibles, traditional American crafts, fine art, delectable foods, children’s activities, magician, demonstrations, chainsaw carvings, birds of prey, exotic animal petting zoo, balloon art and face painting booth, farmers’ market, musical group “Temple Grey.”

Lake Erie State Park presents: Backyard Birds

5838 Route 5, Brocton, meet at recreation hall, 10 to 11 a.m. Leader: Judy Callahan. Bring binoculars.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Fun with Fungi

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. Paid reservations by prior Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Jamestown Public Market

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 5 to 12. Limit 10 children. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Red White and Blues

Celebrate the vineyards and local wineries, blues musicians and restaurants of Fredonia. Food, craft vendors, raffles. Music schedule: noon: The MCJ Band at the Barker Common Gazebo; 1 p.m.: Beer Crate Blues Band at Heenan’s Irish Pub; 2 p.m.: Jammin’ Gypsies at Coughlin’s; 3 p.m. MAIN EVENT – Tommy Z at the Barker Common Gazebo; 5 p.m.: Harvey and the Hurricanes at Fred’s; 5:30 p.m.: Two Towns at Old Main Inn; 5:30 p.m.: Mo Porter Band at 64 On the Rocks; 6 p.m.: JT Blues Band at Muldoon’s/Tully”s; 7 p.m. Shaky Ray Blues Band at Domus Fare; 7:30 p.m.: Mark Winsick Band at Downtown Brew; 9 p.m. Jony James Band at EBC West; 10 p.m.: That 80’s Hair Band at Valentine’s.

Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest

2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 10 p.m. Free admission, families welcome. Craft and food vendors, chicken barbecue, bounce house, balloon artist, wine tastings, wine slush, craft beer, classic car cruise-in noon to 6 p.m. Music by Twisted Lid noon to 3 p.m.; Black Widow 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; The Fleetwood Mac Experience 7 to 10 p.m. Requesting no outside food and beverages.

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.

Sherman Music Festival

The Cooler Bar and Grill, 2 to 10 p.m. Food, vendors, live music.

Lake Erie State Park presents: Terrific Trees

5838 Route 5, Brocton, meet at recreation hall, 10 to 11 a.m. Leader: Mike Callahan. ,

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: original musical by Steven Wendell

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Free admission, reservations needed due to limited seating. Call 716 224-2135.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “Wail On – A Night of Classic Country Music”

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. $22.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Department tractor pull

Firemen’s Grounds, 34 Maple St., South Dayton. Scales open at 10 a.m. $10 hitch fee. Pull begins at noon. $5 admission. For details, call Dave Ivett at 716 679-8876.

Jamestown Coin Club Coin Show

Herman Kent Post 777, (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free admission. Buying, selling, offering free appraisals. For details, call 716 720-1591

Fire Lights Music and Arts Festival

The Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Music, flow art performances and one-of-a-kind art installations.

43rd annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Route 6, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $8, $6 seniors, children 12 and under free. Can return free on Sunday for paid admission Saturday. 150 juried artisans, inspired folk art, homemade collectibles, traditional American crafts, fine art, delectable foods, children’s activities, magician, demonstrations, chainsaw carvings, birds of prey, exotic animal petting zoo, balloon art and face painting booth, farmers’ market, entertainment by Elvis impersonator Cesare Belvano.

Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest

2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 6 p.m. Free admission, families welcome. Craft and food vendors, chicken barbecue bounce house, balloon artist, wine tastings, wine slush, craft beer, classic car cruise-in noon to 6 p.m. Music by Throwback Jack noon to 3 p.m.; Midnight Recovery 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Requesting no outside food and beverages.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: original musical by Steven Wendell

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Free admission, reservations needed due to limited seating. Call 716 224-2135.

MONDAY, SEPT. 11

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschooler storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

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+)

TUESDAY, SEPT. 12

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

Darwin R. Library presents: All-ages storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

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.

Public Astronomy Night

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 8 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, SEPT. 13

TOPS NY No. 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.

Westfield Alzheimer’s Social Respite Group

United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers offer light exercise, seasonal music and games with one to one assistance for guests. For details about this free respite program, call the church at 716 326-3243.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For ages birth to Pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays and take away craft or activity. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

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

Friends of Anderson-Lee Library registered members’ jump-start used book sale

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Proceeds enhance library collections, equipment and programs.

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

St. John’s United Church of Christ stuffed peppers dinner

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13.

Movies at the Reg: “Scarface”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 40th anniversary screening. Stars Al Pacino. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

Fenton Lecture Series: A Timeline of Chautauqua Steamboats and Hotels

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free, in person in the dining room of the Fenton History Center, also streamed via Facebook and Zoom.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14

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.

Friends of Anderson-Lee Library used book sale

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds enhance library collections, equipment and programs.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

The market at Graycliff

6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, 5 to 8 p.m.

Dunkirk Downtown Revitalization Initiative Planning Committee public workshop

Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. Public welcome and visit project stations, speak with consultants and complete a project feedback form.

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.

Boys and Girls Club fund-raiser: Dash for Cash

Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. Theme: “Kickoff for Kindness.” Tickets are $25 each. An early bird drawing takes place Aug. 31, as well as at the event, which allows the ticket holder and guest to attend the Clarion event for appetizers. Checks need to be made payable to BGC of NCC. For details, call 716 785-1053.

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.

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, SEPT. 15

Silver Creek Festival of Grapes Village Square, Ballpark and Pavilion. Opening ceremonies at 5:30 p.m., followed by grape stomping mega event.

Bemus Point Fall Fest

Street market with vendors, fall food specials at the restaurants, draw a leaf discounts at the stores, petting zoo, open houses, more.

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.

Friends of Anderson-Lee Library used book sale

43 Main St., Silver Creek, noon to 5 p.m. Proceeds enhance library collections, equipment and programs.

Darwin R. Library presents Technology Training – Ancestry Library Edition

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Hands-on learning with time for exploration at the end. Registration necessary, call 716 672-9051. Free of charge.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join in role playing adventures. Contact the Library Director at 716 366-2511 for details.

Community Chamber Committees in Dunkirk and Fredonia Hops and Pops event

Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 per person, will include beer and wine tastings, appetizers and entries into cash prize and other drawings. Open to all in the community. Buy tickets at www.chqchamber.org. Proceeds support local scholarships.

Ellicottville’s Rock ‘n Roll Weekend

Four-block radius full of wonderful dining experiences, boutiques, shops, entertainment on every corner.

Decho Ensemble at 1891 Fredonia Opera House

9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Jacob Swanson, saxophone, Sarah Marchitelli, saxophone, Katherine Petersen, soprano. $15 adults, $13 members, $5 students.

Starting at $3.50/week.

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