THURSDAY, JULY 25

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 Environmental Conservation Officer Nate Mead

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 to 12. Nature-themed storytime. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468. All supplies provided.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 p.m. Creating your family history book.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

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

Central Hall chicken dinner

600 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 3 to 6 p.m. Weidner’s barbecue, of ½ chicken, creamy buttered spuds, cole slaw, soft and warm roll, $15. Pre-sale only. Proceeds benefit Central Hall renovation initiative. For details, see www.centralhallcc.org or call Karen Shepard at 716 673-5828.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m. Ages 6+ and families.

Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting

Erlandson Park, Oak Hill Road, Frewsburg, 4 p.m. Public welcome.

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 Country Rock Night

Dunkirk Pier, opening act Hintz of Thunder at 5:25 p.m.; headliner Uncle Ben’s Remedy 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: In Season Plant Care. Call 716 665-9502 ext. 216 for details.

Summer Block Party with Honky Tonk Heroes

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free admission, separate costs for food, beverages, some activities.

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 Water Horse with Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham.

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.

Drama Camp presents the musical: “James & the Giant Peach Jr.”

Pine Valley Jr/Sr High School, 7827 Route 83, South Dayton, 6 p.m. Performers include students in grades 5 through 8. Tickets $8 adults, $5 children. Also a bake sale and concessions..

Brocton summer concert

Ryckman Park, 6:30 p.m. Scott McElhaney and Bill Piper

Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition dramas

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.

Live on the Lake Summer Concert Series

Richard O. Hartley Park, Terrace and Chautauqua Avenues, Lakewood, 7 to 9 p.m. Music by Ion Sky Trio. Bring seating.

Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition – dramas

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.

Main Street Studios presents: MacBeth

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. The Scottish play immerses the audience in the haunting Shakespeare tragedy. See mainstreetstudios.org for details.

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 26

YWCA Arts and Crafts Festival

Moore Park, Westfield, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Unique and handcrafted creations, including home decor, gourmet foods, jewelry, original art, metal sculptures and more. Free event.

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue 12th annual Dog-Gone Good Yard Sale

7540 N. Gale St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sheridan United Methodist Church rummage sale

2679 Route 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Esther Circle group of the church. Proceeds go toward church maintenance.

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: Cris Johnson presents The Great Reading Adventure

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Adventurers

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

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring Lena and Drew 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. Access to current exhibits. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

“Soup and a Show”

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m. A Powerpoint presentation will coincide with the church’s current art exhibit. Event includes homemade soup and fellowship. All are welcome.

Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition comedies

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.

Cinema Series: “A Hard Day’s Night”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. 60th anniversary of the showing of the iconic movie that starred the Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr), shown at the Opera House location when it was known as the Wintergarten Theatre,.As a throwback to 1964, tickets to this screening are $1 and available at the door.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Performance by Chris Nathan..

Main Street Studios presents: MacBeth

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. The Scottish play immerses the audience in the haunting Shakespeare tragedy. See mainstreetstudios.org for details.