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THURSDAY, JUNE 27
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: Storytime for all ages with Nan Hoffman
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. This concert will kick off the “Adventure Begins at Your Library” summer program.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.
Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
2 S. Erie St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors, food trucks and more.
Forestville Farmers’ Market
Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.
Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting
Leunsman Overlook Park, Thayer Road, Portland, 4 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.
Music on the Pier Pop Night
Dunkirk Pier, opening act Ion Sky at 5:25 p.m.; headliner XOXO Pop Band at 6:45 p.m. Bring a folding chair. Concession vendors.
Chautauqua County 4-H STEM and Master Gardeners presents: Growing Your Food Series
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free class, youth and adults welcome. Topic: Promoting Pollination. Call 716 665-9502 ext. 216 for details.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Summer Reading Kick-off Petting Zoo
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Come to the ballpark behind the library to register for summer reading and visit the farm animals of Sun-Dance Kids Farm. Participants ages 0 50 17 receive a free book.
Mayville Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce summer concert series
Lakeside Park, 78 Water St., Mayville, 6 to 8 p.m. Live music, food trucks, sponsor spotlight. Music by Bill Ward and John Cross.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Jam session with Rico Garfalo
15 Main St., 6 p.m. Bring voice and/or instruments. Audience welcome. Electric keyboard and acoustic guitar available for use during jam session.
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.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: music jam sessions with Rico Garfalo
15 Main St., 6 p.m. Bring voices and/or instruments. Audience members also welcome. Yamaha electric keyboard and acoustic guitar available for use during the jam sessions.
Country Kids on the Fly
Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 6 p.m. Free program for ages 8 and up including adults to learn fly tying and fishing techniques. All tools and materials provided. For details, call 716 962-5885.
Christmas in July comes to the Hollywood with “Every Christmas Story Ever Told -and Then Some”
Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W Main St. Details TBA.
Village of Silver Creek Republican Caucus
Village of Silver Creek board room. 172 Central Ave., behind the Village Firehall, 7 p.m. All registered Republicans welcome.
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, JUNE 28
Veterans Fishing Day
Lake Erie Chadwick Bay Harbor, 30 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Veterans fish on Lake Erie with volunteer captains, rain or shine. Veterans, register at WNY Heroes, 716 481-5348.
Amish Donuts Friday
38 E. Erie St., Mayville, 8:30 a.m. until sold out.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Author Deb Pines
15 Main St., 9 a.m. Author of the Chautauqua Murder Mystery Series will introduce her new book, “Caught in the Snare.” She will discuss her career and answer questions. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Findley Lake Around-the-Lake Yard Sale
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers
15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale
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, 2 to 4 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. No registration required.
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. No registration required
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.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring Jazz Crossing 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary drink from the Southern Tier Brewing Company or the RTPI bar, light bites by Elegant Edibles Catering, live music. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.
Collins Public Library concert series: The Buffalo Touch
2341 Main St. Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7. Free, open to the public. Band plays polkas!
Lake Erie State Park Family trivia
5838 Route 5, Brocton, 7 to 8 p.m. Meet at the recreation hall.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Performance by Dr. Z.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
Free Fishing Days in New York
The fishing license requirements are waived for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters.
Lew Mead Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament
DEC Launch, 7 to 11:30 a.m. sponsored by Cassadaga Lakes Association
Grounded Festival
Long Point State Park, 4459 New York 430, Bemus Point. A day filled with community, oneness, yoga, meditation, journaling, shopping, food and more.
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.
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.
Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market
Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, eggs, meats, natural foods, artisan crafts, more.
Findley Lake Around-the-Lake Yard Sale
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Community Block Party and Artisan Market
James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live music, games, food trucks, collaborative art tent, special book sale, basket raffle, outdoor Makerspace, artisan market.
Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Center open house
8488 Jones Road, Westfield, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riding demonstration. Pony fields for $5 donation. Horse drawn wagon rides on the trails 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., weather permitting. Other events: volunteer table for program questions, scoop the poop, group coloring poster, door prizes, raffle.
Cassadaga Village Beach program begins
Noon. Cassadaga Beach open daily with lifeguards on duty noon to 6 p.m
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.
Cherry Creek’s Annual Independence Day Celebration
Cherry Creek Ball Field, noon. 1 p.m.: parade on Main Street; 1 to 10 p.m. craft and food vendors, midway amusements, 50/50 raffle, family activities – carnival games, bounce houses, chainsaw carving, beer and wine tent, Walker’s Creekside Alpacas. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.: cruise-in with music by DJ Carmello. 3 p.m. chicken barbecue sponsored by Cherry Creek Fire Department. 4 p.m.: live auction. 6:15 to 6:30 p.m.: raffle drawing for outdoor adventure prizes. 7 to 10 p.m.: music by Ion Sky. 10 p.m. Fireworks.
Sunset Bay Country Jamboree
Sunset Bay Beach Club, 1028 South Shore Drive, Irving, 1 p.m. Country Legends tributes to Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Toby Keith. Local bands Christain Kramer and Backwoods Revival, Kevin Mikula, Wasted Whiskey, Dark House Run. Tickets start at $20 plus fee general admission.
Forest Bathing at Long Point State Park
4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 1 to 2 p.m. Slow-walk through nature. Meet at the white garage along the Long Point trail.
Pillar of Fire Fellowship drive-through only Weidner’s chicken barbecue
221 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 3 to 6 p.m. $15. Proceeds go toward mission trip to Jamaica.
Boondoggles at Lake Erie State Park
5838 Route 5, Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to make a boondoggle key chain or bracelet. Meet at the recreation hall.
Mayville’s Saturday evening market opening and ribbon cutting
Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Various vendors. Movie in the park follows. Bring seating.
Erie Zoo: The MANE Event – Making a Splash
Glenwood Park off W. 38th Street between Cherry Street and Glenwood Park Avenue, 7 to 11 p.m. Grazing stations, watering holes, animal encounters, live entertainment and more. See www.eriezoo.org for tickets and details.
Cinema Series: “Ezra”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. A stand-up comedian (Bobby Cannavale) lives with his father (Robert De Niro) while struggling to co-parent his autistic son with his ex-wife. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.