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SATURDAY, JULY 13
Brocton Central Alumni golf tournament and Weidner’s chicken and rib barbecue
Pinehurst Golf Course, 8 a.m. $70 per golfer includes golf, prizes, hot dog and hamburger lunch at the turn, skins available. 50-50 drawing, raffle prizes. Register as a team of 4, or individuals will randomly be assigned to a team. School tour at 2 p.m. Weidner’s chicken and rib barbecue at Brocton Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St., 4 p.m. $20. Take out or dine in. Call or text Kathy Peters at 716 679-5814 for reservations for the barbecue by Tuesday, July 9. No tickets at the door. .
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.
Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society can and bottle drive
St. Hedwig Church parking lot, Roberts Road, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to noon. Funds raised will help defray costs of repairing a broken water line at the St. Hedwig’s Cemetery on Route 60. Donations for the repair will also be accepted at this event
Audubon Community Nature Center water chestnut pull
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers must be at least 13 and up to age 17 must be supervised by an attending adult. Volunteers should bring own hats, heavy socks, waders if available, life jackets, sunscreen and bug spray. Pre-registration helpful. Call 716 569-2345.
UUCNC multi-family yard sale
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County, 222 Temple St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No early birds. Also basket raffle and bake sale. All proceeds benefit the mission of UUCNC.
South Dayton Farmers’ Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lily Dale Volunteer Fireman and EMS Day
Lily Dale Fire Hall. Bake sale at 9 a.m. Chicken barbecue at noon, $15. From 6 to 9 p.m., 10 minute mini readings for $10. 50-50 drawings, theme baskets and auctions.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Story walk and craft
7 Day St., Fredonia and Barker Common, 10 a.m. to noon. Program revolves around the story book “I Don’t Want to be a Frog,” event is also part scavenger hunt. Free, open to the public, no registration required.
Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers – Pond life
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 previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.
South Dayton Volunteer Fire Department tractor pull
Firemen’s Grounds, 34 St., Scales open at 10 a.m., $10 hitch fee. Pull begins at noon, $5 admission. For details, call Dave Ivett 716 679-8876.
Gowanda VFW Motorcycle and Car Show
Post 5007, 20 Sandhill Road. Music by JB Martin and Smokin’ Dog, food, basket raffle. Pre-registration $10, vfw5007@roadrunner.com. Registration at the door, $12.
A Stir of Artists Fine Arts and Crafts Show
Bemus Point Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists set up to demonstrate their medium with woodworking, painting, sketching, mosaics, jewelry and more. Exhibitors will have artworks for sale.
Midway State Park 50th Anniversary Celebration
4859 Route 430, Bemus Point, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Rides and attractions open 11 to 10:30, fireworks display at 10:15 p.m.
Iglesia Pentecostal Dios Con Nosotros, Inc. outreach event
Dunkirk, noon. Hot meals, haircuts, clothing and a message of love and unity for the city. No fee, donations accepted.
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.
South Dayton Americana summer events
South Dayton Firemen’s tractor pull begins at noon. $5 admission fee. Pulled pork will be available. At 1 p.m. at the village’s Depot Rail and Movie Museum, resident Jace Wightman will give a free presentation “Trapping and Trapping Experiences. Light refreshments.
Chautauqua County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
Stockton Hotel, 12:30 p.m. Meal will be followed by a meeting. All those with a direct interest are invited.
Pup Crawl
American Legion Post 59, 156 E. Main St., 4 p.m. Registration at the door $35. Participating venues: Coughlin’s Pub, BJ’s Bar & Grill, 64 on the Rocks, Heenan’s Pub, Beaver Club. All proceeds will benefit Pawsitive for Heroes, a program that helps veterans in need of a service dog.
Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal
Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is hot dogs, baked beans, chips, fruit and cookies. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.
Lake Erie State Park music with Kody and Herren
5838 Route 5, Brocton, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Springville multi-instrumentalists with superb vocal harmonies. Meet at the recreation hall.
Mayville’s Saturday evening market
Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Various vendors.
Conversations with Creators: Best-selling author Wendy Corsi Staub joins Registered Medium Lauren Thibodeau to talk about her latest Lily Dale book
Lily Dale Assembly, 5 Melrose Park, Lily Dale, 7 p.m. Tickets $60/VIP $85.
Silent Disco
Northwest Arena, 311 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7 to 11 p.m. Slip on your headphones, choose your channel and hit the dance floor as DJs spin tunes to suit every taste (pop, rock, hip-hop or electronic beats). $25 per person. Purchase tickets at www.bit.ly/h2psilentdisco
Cinema Series: “Reverse the Curse”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Logan Marshall-Green as a son who manufactures a Red Sox win streak for his ailing father, (David Duchovny) whose health declines when the team loses. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m., performance by Party McFly.
SUNDAY, JULY 14
Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary’s 57th annual Fly-in Breakfast
Chautauqua County Airport, 3389 Middle Road, Dunkirk, 8 a.m. to noon. All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, coffee, juice. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under. Airplane rides available at extra cost. Many planes on display.
South Dayton Volunteer Fire Department tractor pull
Firemen’s Grounds, 34 St., Scales open at 10 a.m., $10 hitch fee. Pull begins at noon, $5 admission. Chicken barbecue available.
A Stir of Artists Fine Arts and Crafts Show
Bemus Point Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists set up to demonstrate their medium with woodworking, painting, sketching, mosaics, jewelry and more. Exhibitors will have artworks for sale.
Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 member and guest family picnic
201 Aldrich St., noon to 4 p.m.
Dell Performance Horses Pony Party
Wendell Ridge Stables, 2673 28 Mile Creek Road, Gerry, noon to 4 p.m. Unlimited pony rides, bounce house, live music, food trucks, face painting, petting zoo. Purchase tickets pre-sale $10, $12 at the door. Call Jill at 716 397-2577.
Cassadaga Farmers’ Market
Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.
Southern Tier Bills Booster Club meeting
Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, 1 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs provided. Members asked to bring own refreshments and seating.
Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 parking lot dance
228 Maple Ave., 2 to 5 p.m. Music by Zen City. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m., performance by Refugee.
MONDAY, JULY 15
Audubon Green Play Days
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., open house style. Children ages 2 to 6 with their parents. Mud kitchen, water wall and more in the outdoor play space. Wear clothes and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Parents must remain with children. Bring snacks, a lawn chair and beverage. Included with building admission.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Summer reading program: The Wanderers
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. For ages going-into-PreK to going into 2nd grade. 5 week program, choose Mondays at 10:30 a.m. to Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Read exciting stories, get creative with crafts and activities, complete exciting learning challenges. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents Movie Monday
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. G or PG.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Sing Along with Hope Fredrickson
15 Main St., 6 p.m.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Knit a freeze pop koozie
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 7 to 11. For those who have taken the intro class or already know how to knit. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468. All supplies provided.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents “Intro to Geocaching with Carpe Librium Cachers”
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Attendees can learn more about this popular hobby and begin their own geocaching adventures.