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THURSDAY, JULY 18

Chautauqua County Fair

1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Fairgrounds open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Midway open 4 to 11 p.m. Food, rides, animal exhibits, shows, entertainment for all. Maytum Family Theater events: 2 p.m. Baby parade ; 6 p.m. Martial Arts Demonstration. 7:30 p.m. music by Mike Gerholdt. 7 p.m. grandstand show – Empire State Truck and Tractor Pull. Also performances by Globe of Death Squad and Aim High Canines Stunt Dog Show.

Firemen’s Cherry Festival

Heard Park, North East, PA. Carnival rides, food, games and more.

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 with Miss Amy and Miss Jill

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 to 12. Explore friendship and create an imaginary friend. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.

Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

2 S. Erie St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors, food trucks and more.

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.

Northern Chautauqua County Young Professionals workshop “1099 Contractor vs. W2 Employee”

Fredonia Technology Incubator large conference room, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Facilitator: Eric Dosch from Paychex. Free registration, includes lunch. Register by July 11 at https://qrco.de/NCYPLuncheon. For details, contact Monica Simpson at simpsonm@chqgov.com

Chautauqua County Ethics Board meeting

Gerace Office Building, 3 N.Erie St., Mayville, room 331, 1 p.m. For details, call the Ethics Board Liaison at 716 753-4120.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6+ and families.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Brand Launch party

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 4 to 6 p.m. Summer networking opportunity, complimentary appetizers, cash bar from 4 to 5 p.m. Brief presentation at 5 p.m. View the exhibits at the Institute. Pre-registration appreciated, but not required. See the CHQ website.

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 – Hard Rock Night

59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, opening act Midlife Crisis at 5:25 p.m.; headliner Appetite for Voltage – GN’R and AC/DC Tribute at 6:45 p.m. Bring a folding chair. Concession vendors.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

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 Board of Health quarterly meeting

HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. For details, call 716 753-4082.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Crochet a freezee 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 crochet. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 p.m. Letter to Elise, Karma Queen, Kallie Williams.

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 Patsy Cline performed by Pat Cook.

New Horizons Band of Western New York outdoor concert

American Legion J. Carter Post 953, 6 Cedar St., Forestville, 6:30 p.m. Through music, the history of Forestville will be intertwined with the history of band music, reflecting popular tastes as well as selections from as far back as 1800. Band director: Dr. Kate McKay.Co-sponsored by Imagine Forestville and Post 953. Concession stand available. Bring seating.

Lakeshore Humane Society General Membership meeting

LHS Adoption Center, 341 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome. For details, call 716 672-1991 or see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org

Brocton summer concert

Ryckman Park, 6:30 p.m. Mike Gerholdt.

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, JULY 19

Laurel Memorial Relay Run

The Resource Center, 75 Jones & Gifford Avenue, Jamestown. Opening ceremony at 8 a.m., walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Victory celebration at The Resource Center, 186 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Chautauqua County Fair

1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Fairgrounds open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Midway open 1 to 11 p.m. Food, rides, animal exhibits, shows, entertainment for all. 60th annual Chautauqua County 4-H meat sale begins at noon at the Warren K. Brown Show Arena. Maytum Family Theater events: 1:30 p.m. Junior tractor pull; 5 p.m. Danza Dance Studio. 7 p.m. grandstand show – Cross Over the Line Bull Riding. Also performances by Globe of Death Squad and Aim High Canines Stunt Dog Show.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

Darwin R. Barker Library summer adventure: Erie Zoo presents: Reptiles vs. mammals

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

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

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6+ and families.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Ice Cream Social

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m. for kids, teens and families. At 4 p.m. coloring contest winners in each age group will be chosen for raffle basket prizes. All participants and families encouraged to attend.

Firemen’s Cherry Festival

Heard Park, North East, PA. Carnival rides, food, games and more.

Pre-powow social event

Outdoors by the Seneca Allegany Casino Event Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Road, Salamanca, 6 to 8 p.m. Food and craft vendors available. Everybody welcome.

Collins Public Library concert series: 23 Skidoo

2341 Main St. Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7. Free, open to the public. Band plays Americana, bossa nova hits.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Performance by $2 Bill.

SATURDAY, JULY 20

Laurel Memorial Run

Village Square, Silver Creek. 7 a.m. Participant check-in and late registration. 8:30 a.m. 5K run, 5K walk, 1K walk. 9 a.m. 8K run. 10 a.m. children’s fun runs, ages 7 and under. 10:15 a.m. Laurel’s Legacy Lap for anyone with a disability. 10:30 a.m. awards ceremony. See https://www.laurel-run.com for registration fees. Proceeds benefit Filling the Gap, Inc. to support services for people with Down Syndrome and and other developmental disabilities at The Resource Center.

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.

Sherman Community Yard Sale

Main Street, Sherman, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the Sherman Chamber of Commerce.

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.

Chautauqua County Fair

1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Fairgrounds open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Midway open 1 to 11 p.m. Food, rides, animal exhibits, shows, entertainment for all. Maytum Family Theater event: 3 p.m. Downtown Cloggers, 5 p.m. 96th Highlanders Pipes and Drums, 8 p.m. Patrinos Nueva Era. 7 p.m. grandstand show – Monster Truck – Bob Robbins Jr. (fee in addition to admission charge). Also performances by Globe of Death Squad and Aim High Canines Stunt Dog Show.

Firemen’s Cherry Festival

Heard Park, North East, PA. Carnival rides, food, games and more.

Fenton History Center’s Churches Tour

Meet at the Zion Covenant Church, 520 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $8 members; $12 non-members. Register at www.FentonhistoryCenter.org/historictours. Only 20 spots per tour. Transportation from location to location.

Brocton/Portland Democratic Committee caucus

Portland Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. All interested residents can attend.

Westfield annual Antique Show

Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center, 215 Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Note the location changeAdmission $10 per person, $15 per couple. Furniture, glassware, silver, jewelry, books, art, clothing and unique collectibles by regional dealers will be displayed. Sponsored by the Chautauqua County Historical Society. For details, call 716 326-2977.

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.

Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant open house

4720 Baker St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plant tours, lunch provide by Basil & Bones while supplies last, historical and current engine displays, Cummins merchandise, music provided by Cummins employees, activities for children and an on-site career fair.

Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow

Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino Event Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Road, Salamanca. Gates open at 10 a.m., grand entry at 1 p.m. Youth 5 to 17 $5 daily, $10 for the weekend; elders 60+ $5 daily, $10 weekend; adults 18 to 59 $10 daily, $15 weekend. Veterans and active military free admission with ID. . Native American culture, presentations, demonstrations, contests, vendors. Suicide prevention and healing presentation at noon. No dogs, pets or bicycles.

Lake Erie Grape Discovery Center annual Cruise-in with Lake Shore Street Rods 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield, noon to 4 p.m. All cars and clubs welcome. Awards. 50’s and 60’s music, food, lawn and patio games, 50/50 drawing, door prizes. Bring lawn chairs. $5 fee to register a vehicle, proceeds support the Discovery Center.

Scandinavian Folk Festival

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. $8 festival admission. Free for children for 12 and under when accompanied by an adult . Scandinavian food, music, dancing, vendors. Abbamania in concert at 8 p.m., $25. .

Pop-up DJ entertainment

Wright Park Beach, noon to 2 p.m. Star Search DJ Giulia Giuffre. Beach music, prizes.

Lake Fest Chautauqua Lake

Long Point State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, noon to 7 p.m. Live music, food trucks, vendors, corn hole tournament and more.

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.

Brocton Sons of the American Legion summer camping, cornhole tournament and music

110 W. Main St. Cornhole registration at 1, bags fly at 2 p.m. Music featuring Hintz of Thunder from 7 to 10 p.m. Public is welcome. Food available provided by the Legion events committee.

Playground Drama Camp presents: Tales of the Past: The Odyssey

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, public performance 3 to 4:30 p.m. Created for young players ages 5 to 12, features the epic tale of courageous Penelope and Odysseus. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, 2 and under free.

Mayville’s Saturday evening market

Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Various vendors.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Performance by Run-away Train.

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