THURSDAY, MAY 23

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 City Treatment Court graduation ceremony

Dunkirk City Court, Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave., second floor, 10 a.m. Graduates will have the opportunity to tell their own story about how the program helped them rebuild their lives. Open invitation to the public.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., SIlver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 6 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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. Limit of 10 children, pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

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

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

Sinclairville Library open house reception

15 Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. Celebration of the receipt of new children’s and young adult books from a Children’s Book Project Grant from the Pilcrow Foundation. Light refreshments served.

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.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 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, MAY 24

Inspire Good of WNY community-wide yard and garage sales

Village of Mayville, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration fee of $10 includes 2 shopping maps. Maps for shoppers can be purchased for $2 each at the Mayberry Jungle, 36 S. Erie St. Proceeds benefit the local community through community events, scholarships and more.

Gowanda community yard sale – craft, vendor and flea market

Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 parking lot, 201 Aldrich St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details, call 716 574-6944.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

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. Pre-registration required. Call 716 665-2473. Limit 15 people. Must be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Bluegrass Country Fest for Shriner’s Children’s Hospital of Erie

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds,1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 5 p.m. continues through Saturday. Camping available. Music by Paul Zittle and Pure Country, Pat Cook – Patsy Cline Tribute, Smith Brothers Country Band, The Lanphere Brothers. Money raffle, Chinese auction, food and beverages, 50/50, more. Bring lawn chairs.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Presenting Living Room Jam Band.

Evening Wildflower Walk

Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton, 7 to 8 p.m. Learn about ferns, flowers and trees along a guided walk with a park educator. Meet at the recreation hall.

SATURDAY, MAY 25

Dunkirk Flea Market

Corner of Washington Avenue and Lake Shore Drive E., across from the Clarion Hotel, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weather permitting. All types of vendors. For details, call 716 680-0958.

Bluegrass Country Fest for Shriner’s Children’s Hospital of Erie

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds,1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk,. Camping available. Music by Holly Abers, Scroggin, Pete Boberg and Friends, The Lanphere Brothers, The New Smith Brothers, Old Dawg Bluegrass, Davis and Eng. Cash raffle, Chinese auctions. Food and beverages. Money raffle, Chinese auction, food and beverages, 50/50, more. Bring lawn chairs.

Gowanda community yard sale – craft, vendor and flea market

Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 parking lot, 201 Aldrich St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details, call 716 574-6944.

Inspire Good of WNY community-wide yard and garage sales

Village of Mayville, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration fee of $10 includes 2 shopping maps. Maps for shoppers can be purchased for $2 each at the Mayberry Jungle, 36 S. Erie St. Proceeds benefit the local community through community events, scholarships and more.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Church Street, downtown Fredonia at Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Nola’s Angel’s and Horse Rescue Day Camp

44 South St., Panama, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts, games, horse education including grooming, leading, riding and more. For ages 5 and up, 10 spaces available. $100 for May 25 and 26, $65 for one day. Non-refundable $25 deposit. Pack a lunch. Snacks and drinks provided.

Amish Relief Auction

Farm of Menno Yoder, 5738 Stoddard Road, Conewango Valley, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Auction of Amish-made furniture, handmade items, animals, outdoor items, farm equipment, gift certificates and more. Proceeds go toward children and other needy families, doctors’ and hospital bills owed by the Conewango Valley community.

Chautauqua Lake Partnership meeting

Village Casino, Lakeside Drive, 9:30 a.m.

Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail

Visit a variety of art hubs and studios from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps and details available on Facebook. Artists include Tom Janik, Thomas Annear, Ronnie Lafferty, Terry Lair, Seri Beeson, Wally Latimer, Sarah Brown-Millspaw, Tony and June Burns, Janet Mandel, Jackie Damore, Marcia Merrins, Melissa Meyers, Audrey Kay Dowling, Sandra J. Ebling-Maggio, Cynthia Norton, Ellen Paquette, Nancy Nixon Ensign, Debbie Penley, Jim and Pat Reno, Susan Forrester-Mackay, Susan Simmons, Tim A. Sivertsen, Patrick Stokes, Karen Glosser, Karen Taverna, H.C. Videll, Joseph Grice, Denise Williams, Susan Gutierrez, Peter Hamilton, Carrie Sheffield.

Salamander at Audubon

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Search for salamanders on the property and learn more about them. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 8 to 15 $6. Reservations appreciated at 716 569-2345.

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.

Chautauqua Township Historical Society open house

Mayville Depot Museum, 16 Water St., 1 to 5 p.m. A new video system will be unveiled, featuring 18 short videos shown during the event. Also local politicians, door prizes, modest refreshments, showing of other museum holdings.

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater presents: Silent Movie Day

39 W. Main St., Gowanda, 2 p.m. A tribute to Man’s Best Friend. Features the films “Clash of the Wolves” with Rin Tin Tin (1925) and “A Dog’s Life” with Charlie Chaplin. Music by renowned organist Dennis James. $6. See the Facebook page for details about the “My DOg is the Bvest Dog in the World” contest.

Introduction to Disc Golf

Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton, 3 to 4 p.m Learn the basics and experience different methods of throwing the disc into a portable3 basket. Meet at the recreation hall.

Amphibians and Reptiles

Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Take a hike to the pond to look for amphibians and reptiles. Meet at the recreation hall.

Music at Lake Erie State Park – Creek Bend

Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bluegrass and Americana music with good old country humor.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Presenting: Ion Sky.

Live Music with Twisted Lid at Westfield/Lake Erie KOA

8001 Route 5, Westfield, 7 p.m. Live music performance by the group of 5 Erie area musicians covering 5 decades of music of a wide range of styles and artists. Bring a cooler and a lawn chair.