Coming up…
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
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, corner of Ruggles Street and Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, call E.J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.
ConnectLife blood drive
Brooks Memorial Hospital, 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All donors will get a $5 Tim Horton’s gift card. Schedule at connectlifegiveblood.org.
Chautauqua County Federation of Rural Cemeteries annual meeting
Hanover Fire Center Hall, 11919 Hanover Road. registration 9 to 9:30 a.m. Lunch for $15. Speakers Cindy Craig and Michael Catena from the New York Division of Cemeteries. For reservations, call Cheryl Robinson at 716 934-8226 by June 1.
RTPI Bird Walks
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Lodge, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. Meet by main entrance, free event. Registration encouraged. Call 716 665-2473. Field guides, binoculars helpful. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Leader: Craig D. Thompson.
Fenton History Center Lecture Series: Chautauqua Obscura
67 Washington St., Jamestown, 1 to 2 p.m. Presenters: Karen Livsey and Sam Genco. Lectures held in the dining room of the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion and streamed via Facebook. Donations appreciated.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play
15 Main St., 1 p.m. For ages birth to pre-school. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays, Take away craft or activity for extended learning. Register at 716 962-5885.
TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting
Tri-Church, 35 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.
Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways public informational meeting
SUNY Fredonia College Lodge, 8067 Route 380, Brocton, 5 p.m. Preview of the new Chautauqua COunty Recreation Trails Map. Short guided hike of the College Lodge at 4 p.m. for those who would like to arrive early. Refreshments. Open to the public. No reservations required.
Sunset Sounds on the Lake
Findley Lake Gazebo, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Music by Jesse Taylor Smith. Bring lawn chairs.
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.
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: DJ bingo
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 6 to 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit Sadie’s Safe Harbor Canine Rescue.
AC & C Summer Fashion Show
CHQ Marketplace, Truffle Honey, 3943 Route 394, Mayville, 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets $60, includes a swag bag, glass of champagne, hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds go to Arise Chautauqua.
Lake Shore Coin Club
Dunkirk Elks Club, 428 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Members gather for discussion, raffles, treats and coin sales. Club meets the second Wednesday of the month.
Chautauqua County Federation of Rural Cemeteries annual meeting
Hanover Fire Center Hall, 11919 Hanover Road, 9 to 9:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
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. 3
Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
2 S. Erie St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors, food trucks and more.
Lakeshore Rail Summit
Briscoe Memorial Library, Hirt Auditorium, 160 E. Front St., Erie, 1 to 3:30 p.m. To register, see Lakeshore Rail Summit online.
Forestville Farmers’ Market
Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: flower pounding class
15 Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. Also known as tataki-zome or plant bashing, a craft that uses a hammer to transfer a flower’s natural pigment onto paper or fabric to create a print. $10 per person, limited spaces. Call 716 962-5885 to register.
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.
Music at Memorial Park – Women Who Rock Night
Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, opening act Midnight Recovery at 5:45 p.m.; headliner Gypsy Queen – Honoring the Music of Heart and Fleetwood Mac at 6:45 p.m. Bring a folding chair. Concession vendors.
Northern Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club meeting
Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, video conference room, second floor, handicapped accessible, 6 p.m. Anyone interested in radio is welcome to attend the meetings held the second Thursday of the month. For details, email ncarc@netsync.net.
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Hanover Committee Beach Bash Showcase
Sunset Bay Beach Club, 6 to 8 p.m. Many Hanover businesses will have displays, there will be live music, networking opportunities, food, half-price drinks, a basket raffle. Proceeds benefit scholarships for graduating seniors from Silver Creek and Forestville High Schools. Tickets $12 Chamber members, $15 non-members. To sign up, see www.chautauquachamber.org or pay at the door.
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.
Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting
Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Topic: honeybee diseases with a focus on American Foulbrood (AFB). Opportunity to sign up for free apiary visits to local beekeepers to teach inspection and identification of diseases in hives. Open to the public free of charge.
Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting
Henry Mosher Post 638, 132 W. Main St., Falconer, 7 p.m. Elections and installation of County Auxiliary officers.
National Comedy Center presents Tom Segura: Come Together at Northwest Arena
311 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Actor/comedian/writer Segura recently toured the world with over 300 shows of his I’m Coming Everywhere World Tour, has film and TV credits and co-hosts a number of podcasts. Tickets range from $59 to $299. Show contains adult content. For details, tickets, call 716 484-2222.
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/.