FRIDAY, SEPT. 15

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.

Free Parenting Discussion

Group at MHA

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Zoom or in-person. Call Aubrey at 716 664-3608 to register. This week’s topic: Hassle-free shopping.

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.

Silver Creek Festival of Grapes Village Square, Ballpark and Pavilion. Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. Craft vendors noon to 7 p.m., food vendors 2 to 10:30 p.m., wine, amusements and games by Midgety Entertainment 5 to 10 p.m. Opening ceremonies at 5:30 p.m., followed by grape stomping mega event. Music by Furious George from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the lower ballpark.

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.

Basket/gift card raffle to supplement the Dr. John R. and Alona Forbes Memorial Golf Tournament for

Camp Gross

Cassadaga Country Club, 55 Frisbee Road, 3 to 8 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For grades 3 through 8.

Fredonia Hops and Pops

Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St., 5 to 7 p.m. Organized by the Dunkirk and Fredonia Chambers of Commerce. $15 per person, 2 for $25. Prize drawings, raffles, giveaways. Participating beverage producers include 21 Brix, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Johnson Estate Winery, Liberty Vineyard, Merritt Estate Winery, Steelbound Dunkirk, Willow Creek Winery, and Woodbury Vineyards. Samples available and can purchase by the bottle or case. Proceeds benefit scholarships.

Fredonia Jazz Workshop presents: Taylor Kelly

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Diers Recital Hall, 6 p.m.

Decho Ensemble concert

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. The saxophone and vocal trio of Sarah Marchitelli, Jacob Swanson and Katherine Petersen will be joined by Alison d’Amato on the piano. Tickets are $15 adults, $13 Opera House members and $5 students.

Guest Artist Recital: Can-Am Trio

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16

KBR Triathalon

Cassadaga Lake. Kayak loop around the lake, 13 mile bike ride, 2 mile run followed by a potluck dinner for athletes and spectators. See tonia@markwilson.com for details.

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.

Basket/gift card raffle to supplement the Dr. John R. and Alona Forbes Memorial Golf Tournament

for Camp Gross

Cassadaga Country Club, 55 Frisbee Road, 8 a.m. to noon.

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.

Chautauqua County DPW Household Hazardous Waste drop-off day

454 N. Work St., Falconer, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For acceptable and unacceptable items and for the registration form, see https://chqgov.com/landfill/landfill. Forms also available at the site. For details, call TJ Pierce at 716 661-8424.

Ellicottville’s Rock ‘n Roll Weekend

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

South Dayton Farmers’ Market

Village Square Park, Route 322 and Park Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

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

Collins Volunteer Fire Company benefit craft show

Fire Hall, 2365 Main St., Collins, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission, free parking. Handmade arts and crafts, 50/50 raffle, food and beverages for sale.

Tuscany Lemon Drop: A Community Block Party

450 E. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Small business fair with a variety of local representatives, Tuscany sales, merchandise, new menu items, raffles, giveaways, money raised for charity and more.

Silver Creek Festival of Grapes

Village Square, Ballpark and Pavilion. Craft vendors 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; food vendors noon to 10 p.m.; , wine, amusement and games ticket blocks are noon to 5 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.; kids’ tent noon to 6 p.m. with crafts, games, prizes, a coloring contest and “The Great Grape Hunt” scavenger game; dice run begins 10:30 a.m. to noon; grape dessert competition at 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel auditorium; amateur wine contest Village Inn Bar (entries must be in by 10:30 a.m.). Music schedule: Paul Alquire from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Gazebo; Two Towns from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Lower Park and the All Star Band from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Lower Park.

Friends of Anderson-Lee Library used book sale

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds enhance library collections, equipment and programs.

Kennedy Free Library presents: book launch with author Dawn Swanson

649 Second St., 10 a.m. The author will read her new book, “Charlotte, The Very Good, Very Naughty Girl,” to any children present and crafts will be available based on events of the book. Books will be available for purchase.

Jamestown Public Market

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

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association annual fall tractor pull

578 Cemetery Road (off 380), Stockton, Garden tractors at 10 a.m., antique farm tractors at noon. Free admission and parking.

Chautauqua County Humane Society Walk 4 Paws

Presented by Happy Hounds Hotel & Day Spa at Panzarella Island, 211 W. Second St., Jamestown. Registration at 10 a.m., walk at 11. $25 registration includes a pet bandana and a ticket to participate in an art station for pets, photo booth with local professional photographers, scavenger hunt and scenic walk. Register at CHQhumane.org

Fredonia Food Pantry

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Fenton Genealogy Support Group

Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 10:30 a.m. Vince Courtney will present a class on Canadian – Maritime Provinces Genealogy. Class until 11:30, attendees welcome to stay until 12:30 to use the research library. $10 members, $20 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256

Introduction to Disc Golf at Lake Erie State Park

5838 Route 5, Brocton, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn about the game and throw some discs with a park educator. Meet at the recreation hall.

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. Note that during the month of September, the adoption fee for adult cats (over one year of age) is reduced to $40. For senior cats (over eight years old), the adoption fee is always $30. 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.

Book signing by local author Karen O’Connell

PetSmart, 3957 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, noon to 7 p.m. The author’s book, “Memories of Twilight,” portraying special moments with her dog, will be available for purchase.

Wings of Hope benefit Memorial Carl Schelbe motorcycle ride

Herschel Brothers Precision, 180 Zoar Road, Springville, registration from noon to 12:45 p.m., ride starts at 1 p.m. Registration $20 per bike. Pre-register. For details, call Kim at 716 913-1529. 50/50 drawings, Chinese auction, food and drinks after. Basket raffle 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All welcome.

Eden and East Eden Fire Departments 100th anniversary and Touch a Truck event

American Legion Post 880, 2912 Legion Drive, Eden, noon to 6 p.m. Kids can interact with the fire trucks and many other kinds of trucks as well as the heroes that drive and operate them. Also bounce houses, kids’ activity stations, a hands-on simulated firefighting station to explore, food trucks/stands, craft/clothing vendors. The Boys of Summer perform at 6 p.m., 50/50 support raffle, fireworks show at 9 p.m.

“MUSIC FOR MOM” concert to benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Tanglewood Manor outdoor park, 560 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown, 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets: $15, children under 10, free.

Amphibians and Reptiles at Lake Erie State Park

5838 Route 5, Brocton, 1 to 2 p.m. Hike to the pond to look for amphibians or reptiles. Meet at the recreation hall.

Classic Car and Motorcycle Cruise-in at the Bemus Point Golf Club and Tap House

72 Main St., 1 to 6 p.m. Cruise-in, DJ Carmello, Mikey’s Famous chicken barbecue.

Gowanda Moose Club 1382 presents: NASCAR #1 Car Cruise 2023

201 Aldrich St., 2 p.m. Vendors, prizes, car cruise, bike cruise, watermelon carving, food, craft/flea market, basket raffles, 50/50. Sit in Ross Chastain’s #1 car. Live music 8 to 11 p.m. with Jess and the Mess.

Paws for Laughter comedy show to benefit Lakeshore Humane Society

Downtown Brew, 13 Water St., Fredonia, 3 p.m. Tickets $10. Prize drawings after the show.

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

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13. Eat in or take out. Enter from Eagle Street parking lot.

Laona United Methodist Church spaghetti dinner

Wilson Road, Laona, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Includes spaghetti, salad, roll and butter, homemade cookie and a beverage. Price is by donation. Handicapped accessible via elevator.

Cinema Series: “Theater Camp”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 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. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Rockefeller Arts Center presents: “Fleetwood Mask: The Fleetwood Mac Experience”

SUNY Fredonia, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. Level I: $39, Level II: $34, Level III: $29, Level IV: $24. Order online at fredonia.edu/tickets or call 716 673-3501.

Reg Lenna presents: “The Magic of Motown”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Fifteen power-house vocalists are backed by a six-piece band who embody artists such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more. Dynamic choreography and gorgeous costuming. Tickets $61 to $81 plus restoration fees.