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SATURDAY, JULY 27

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley, gates open at 8 a.m., most vendors at 11 a.m., midway at 1 p.m. Grandstand event (additional charge): Big Rig Truck Pull, 7 p.m. See www.cattaraugusfair.com for details..

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.

9th annual CHRIC Classic Golf Tournament

Chautauqua Golf Club, Hill Course, 4731 W. Lake Road, Chautauqua. Registration at 8 a.m., shotgun start on Lake Course. Entry $95 a player, $380 for a foursome includes 18 holes of golf with cart, morning refreshments, 2 drink tickets and luncheon. Reception, raffles and steak luncheon at Chautauqua Memorial VFW #8647, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville. Call 716 753-4650 to register. All proceeds help low-moderate income families in Chautauqua County.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Children’s and young adults book giveaway

7 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to noon. Free new books, old books, picture books, readers, chapter books, novels, comics and more. First come, first served.

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.

YWCA Arts and Crafts Festival

Moore Park, Westfield. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unique and handcrafted creations, including home decor, gourmet foods, jewelry, original art, metal sculptures and more. Free event.

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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.

Wild 5K Run/Walk

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. Call 716 569-2345 for details

Walk and Talk with CWC and WNY PRISM

David and Margaret Naetzker Preserve, 5036 Route 474, Ashville, 10 a.m. to noon. Guided tour with Twan Leeder. Learn about some of the invasive species encountered on the walk. Register at www.wnyprism.org

Wild America Nature Festival

Panama Rocks, 11 Rock Hill Road, Panama, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission to the arts and crafts

Show and food vendors with 50+ vendors. Paid admission to festival entertainment $12 adults 13+; $8 kids 6 to 12, 5 and under free. 11 a.m. Jungle Terry and animal friends; noon nature and tree walk with Dan Anderson, 12:30 and 3:30 music by Davis and Eng; 1 p.m. foraging and wild edibles with Harold Reynolds, 2 p.m. falconry demonstration with American Hawkeye, 3 p.m. Birds of Chautauqua County with Dr. Twan Leenders.

World Series of Wheels Car and Craft Show

Bergman Park, 487 Baker St., Jamestown, noon to 5 p.m. Participant judging of all registered vehicles entered in the event – cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, fire trucks all welcome. Over 50+ vendors as well as car part vendors. See jamestownworldseries.org for details.

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.

Benefit for Keith Waite

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 to 5 p.m. Pig roast dinner $15, basket/gift certificate raffle, 50/50, bake sale. Keith is being treated for ALS.

Forestville American Legion Post 953 100th anniversary open house

J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post 953, 6 Cedar St., Forestville, 1 to 4 p.m. Open to the public. Food and refreshments provided.

Playground Drama Camp presents: Shakespearean Showcase: Lovers, Villains and Heroes

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, public performance 3 to 4:30 p.m. Features ages 12 to 18 acting, sword fighting and performing Shakespearean monologues and scenes. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, 2 and under free.

Lake Erie State Park Amphibian and reptiles

5838 Route 5, Brocton, 4 to 5 p.m. Take a hike to the pond to look for amphibians and reptiles. Meet at the recreation hall.

Mayville’s Saturday evening market

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

Lake Erie State Park music – Meet the Bacons 5838 Route 5, Brocton, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Joe and Robin Bacon offer vocal harmonies backed by guitar, harmonica and percussion. Meet at the recreation hall.

Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition dramas

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

Live music with OsbornNash at Westfield/Erie KOA

8001 Route 5, Westfield, 7 p.m. Country acoustic duo.

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.

Cinema Series: “Treasure”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Lena Dunham as an American music journalist and Stephen Fry as a Holocaust survivor on a road trip to post-socialist Poland. $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 DTO.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

Findley Lake Triathlon Festival

The Camp at Finley, 2334 Sunnyside Road, 7 a.m. Sprint and Olympic Triathlon and AquaBike. Call 716 363-1288 for details.

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley, gates open at 8 a.m., most vendors at 11 a.m., midway at 1 p.m. Grandstand event (additional charge) : Broken B Rodeo, 8 p.m. See www.cattaraugusfair.com for details.

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

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

Worship on the Beach

Cassadaga Beach, 10 a.m. Picnic follows.

Wild America Nature Festival

Panama Rocks, 11 Rock Hill Road, Panama, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission to the arts and crafts

Show and food vendors with 50+ vendors. Paid admission to festival entertainment $12 adults 13+; $8 kids 6 to 12, 5 and under free. 10:20 a.m. yoga with Jen Raines; 11 a.m. Jungle Terry and animal friends; noon nature and tree walk with Dr. Becky Nystrom; 12:30 and 3:30 music by Davis and Eng; 1 p.m. foraging and wild edibles with Harold Reynolds, 2 p.m. falconry demonstration with American Hawkeye; 3 p.m. intro to wildlife rehabilitation with Sandra Emke

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.

Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition top six plays

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. Performance by Hintz of Thunder.

MONDAY, JULY 29

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley, gates open at 8 a.m., most vendors at 11 a.m., midway at 1 p.m. Grandstand event (additional charge): Demolition Derby, 7 p.m. See www.cattaraugusfair.com for details.

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 – “Great Puppet Caper”

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. G.

Dunkirk Town Board meeting

4737 Willow Road, 6 p.m. Seeking public input regarding issues in the Town such as consolidation, Zoning Book updates, the cost of water systems in the Town, police protection costs.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Adventures in Science – It’s (partially) rocket science and (mostly) ice cream

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Space limited. For ages 6 + or younger with an adult. Call 716 962-5885 to reserve.

TUESDAY, JULY 30

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley, gates open at 8 a.m., most vendors at 11 a.m., midway at 1 p.m. Grandstand event (additional charge): Tyler Hubbard concert, 7:30 p.m. See www.cattaraugusfair.com for details.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 7 and a grown-up.

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.

American Red Cross blood drive

Fredonia CIED (formally the Fredonia Incubator), 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, noon to 5 p.m. Call 716 366-7272 for an appointment. Sponsored by Friendship Baptist Church.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Summer reading program: The Wanderers

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.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: Library Outbound

Ryckman Park, Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids, teens and families. Crafts, activities, music and snacks.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7

ChautauquaWatershed Conservancy “Wine on the Trail”

Bentley Nature Preserve, 2960 Bentley Road, Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Bring own beverages. Navigate through and learn about the trail with Conservationist Carol Markham and Land Specialist Bethan O’Hagan. No fees or RSVPs required.

American Legion Post 1280 Cruise Night

228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, 6 to 9 p.m. Also pie and baked goods sale.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Knot tying for all ages

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Practice and learn new knots. To register, call 716 934-3468. All supplies provided.

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