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SATURDAY, AUG. 3
Bemus Point Lake Days
Enjoy shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment at favorite Bemus Point businesses.
Frickin’ Hot 50K
Cassadaga Beach, 7 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel annual “Ginormous” indoor yard sale
165 Central Ave., SIlver Creek, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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 charges): Monster Truck Rally, 1:30 p.m.; Demolition Derby and Bus Demo, 6:30 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.
Al Tech and Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting
Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.
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.
Herbert Star Apartments yard sale
54 Central Ave., Brocton, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, bake sale, hot dog lunch available for $6 includes macaroni salad, chips, pop or water. Proceeds benefit resident activities. Donations welcome. For details, call 716 792-7585.
Chautauqua Region Vintage Book, Paper and Collectibles Show and Sale
Chautauqua Suites, 215 W. Lake Road, Route 394, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5,, free for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult. Room full of dealers in antiquarian books, postcards, photography, illustrated books, fine art prints, comic books, maps, historic documents, children’s books, magazines, local history, trade cards. sheet music, Americana, ephemera and more.
Ellington Bicentennial and 111th town picnic
10 a..m. baby show at the fire hall; 10:30 a.m. pet show; 11 a.m. wood cutting contest; 11:30 a.m. chicken barbecue; 12:30 children’s games and music by Karl/Mark’s Revolution; 1 p.m. Bounce about inflatables; 1:30 p.m. family bingo; 2 p.m. horseshoe pitching contest; 2:30 p.m. live auction of decorated cupcakes from the cupcake contest; 3 p.m. music by DJ Scott Pickup; 4 p.m. petting zoo; 4:30 p.m. bicentennial proclamation; 4:30 p.m. smorgasbord dinner at the fire hall; 6 p.m. Main Street parade; 7 p.m. music by “Bottoms Up” with Brian Hicks; 10 p.m. fireworks.
Gerry Rodeo and barbecue
Gerry Rodeo VFD grounds, 4351 Route 60. PRCA events, bareback bronc, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, 20 vendor midway. Kids’ rodeo for ages 3 to 8 at 4 p.m. Western beef barbecue every night 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department. See www.gerryrodeo.com for details.
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown. Live events, comedy, music and more. Headliner Nate Bargatze. Also Comedy Late Night shows. Also Comedy Late Night shows. Also lunch or dinner at the Tropicana. Lucille Ball’s Hometown Tour, I Love Lucy trivia 101, birthday party. Also Ricardos and Mertzes at the Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. See comedycenter.org for details.
Hanover Community Chamber of Commerce annual Silver Creek Village Wide Yard Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps available at the village park for $2.
Fenton History Center’s Historic Lucille Ball Tour
Meet at the Fenton Mansion parking lot, 67 Washington St., Jamestown at 10:30 a.m. for this walking tour. Cost: $8 members; $12 non-members. Register at www.FentonhistoryCenter.org/historictours. Only 20 spots per tour.
America’s Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. New York wineries,craft breweries, distilleries, food trucks, food vendors, food and wine demos, local crafters and artisans, live music, camping available. Classic car show noon to 5 p.m. All ticket holders welcome for the After Hours Party 6 to 10 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.
Benefit for the Double Family
REALiFE Church, 556 E. Second St., Jamestown, noon to 4 p.m. Outdoor family activities, bounce houses, bands, food, Chinese auctions, 50/50 raffles, more. Proceeds help the Double family, who lost their home and garage in a May fire.
Wild Edible Plants – Long Point State Park
4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the Long Point Trail.
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival: My Life with Lucy – An Afternoon with Lucille Ball’s secretary, Wanda Clark
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tickets $32..50, general admission. See www.reglenna.com.
Mayville’s Saturday evening market
Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Various vendors.
Block Party: Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
Outside of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Live music from “Smackdab,” beer, wine, food trucks and more.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Allison Pipitone Band.
Cinema Series: “Thelma”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. June Squibb stars as a 93-year-old duped by a phone scammer and her quest to reclaim her money in this film inspired by a real-life experience. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Sunset Bay Beach Club music
12911 Iola Road, Irving, 8 p.m. Bad Lands.
SUNDAY, AUG. 4
Bemus Point Lake Days
Enjoy shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment at favorite Bemus Point businesses.
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown. Live events, comedy, music and more. See comedycenter.org for details. At 1 p.m., free screening of classic “I Love Lucy” episodes. Special appearance by “Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel.” Bring seating.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel annual ginormous indoor yard sale
165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stephen’s Run 6K
Long Point State Park, 4459 Route 430 Bemus Point, Packet pick-up and day-of registration at 8 a.m., $30, cash, check, Venmo accepted. Also $7 park admission fee. Park at the end of Lakeside Drive, race starts by the marina. Light post-race refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Stephen Pangborn Scholarship Fund
Ellington Bicentennial and 111th town picnic
10 a.m. church service in the park followed by a picnic. Noon Southern Tier Mini Tractor Pullers at Town Ball Field on West Main Street. Refreshments available. Bring lawn chairs.
St. Rose of Lima Weidner’s annual chicken barbecue
9 Center St., Forestville, 11:30 a.m. until sold out. $15 per dinner. Dine in or take out..
America’s Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, noon to 5 p.m. New York wineries,craft breweries, distilleries, food trucks, food vendors, food and wine demos, local crafters and artisans, live music, camping available. For tickets and details, see agcfestival.com.
Woof ‘n’ Wine fundraiser to benefit Lakeshore Humane Society
Liberty Vineyard and Wineries, 2861 Route 20, Sheridan, noon to 3 p.m. Participants can bring their dogs to the event. Ticket includes a walk through the vineyards with wine tasting and treat/water stops, a “barkuterie” board (dog treats), a glass of wine in the vineyard-view pavilion (must be at least 21 years of age for wine), a commemorative dog bandana, cookies from LHS, a chance to win a dog-themed wine basket. Additional dog-related activities for a fee: hot dog lunch, dog nail trimming, dog photography, added chances for the wine basket. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety for details and ticket link, or purchase tickets at www.libertywinery.com.
American Legion Post 59 chicken barbecue
156 E. Main St., Fredonia, noon to 4 p.m. Drive-through only. Tickets can be purchased at the Post. $15.
Cassadaga Farmers’ Market
Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.
First Sunday Storytime at Audubon
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 p.m. Free for children and adults. Reservations recommended. Call 716 569-2345. Can stay to explore the indoor Nature Play area, live animals and exhibits.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. Ultraviolet..
Midnight Recovery classic rock concert
Cassadaga Beach floating stage, 5 to 7 p.m.
MONDAY, AUG. 5
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.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to knit
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 12 to 15. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468. All supplies provided.