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TUESDAY, AUG. 6
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 7 and a grown-up.
TCC Health (The Chautauqua Center, Inc.) community picnic
Community Helping Hands, Gateways Center, 31 Water St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Backpacks, school supplies for children in need, children must be present and accompanied by an adult. Free event includes live music, dancing with Marty’s Bubble Gum Machine, face painting, bounce house, photo booth, food, community resources, health info. For details, see TCCHealth.org.
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.
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.
Chautauqua County Planning Board monthly meeting
Erlandson Overview Park, 465 Oak Hill Road, Frewsburg, 4 p.m. For details, contact Courtney Domst at 716 363-3623.
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
Fredonia National Night Out event
Russell Joy Park, upper pavilion,105 Howard St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Hosted by Fredonia Fire Dept. Bounce houses, face painting, food, family fun. All welcome. At dusk, the Fredonia Recreation Department will show the film “Lilo and Stitch” in the baseball field at Russell Joy Park. Enjoy the free movie and popcorn under the stars.
Village of Silver Creek Tuesdays in the Park
Village Ballpark, 6 to 9 p.m. Concert by Ion Sky, concessions. Bring seating.
Beach House Bar & Grille open mic with DJ Hinman
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 6 to 9 p.m.
Dunkirk 31st Annual National Night Out
Washington Park, 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Dunkirk Police Department. Bounce houses, Dunkirk Police and Fire Departments, music by Furious George, refreshments, giveaways, McGruff the Crime Dog, outdoor movie “Inside Out” about 8:15 p.m. Children need to be accompanied by an adult at this family event.
Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music
1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Zen City.
Willowbrook Park Cemetery meeting
Mackowiak Funeral Home, 56 E. Doughty St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. All welcome.
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.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7
TOPS NY No. 890 meeting
First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.
Dunkirk Farmers’ Market
Dunkirk Senior Center, corner of Ruggles Street and Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, call E.J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Summer reading program: The Champions
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For ages going-into-3rd grade to going into 8th grade. 4 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: Game On!
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Ages 6+ and families. Board, card and video games available.
Beach Field Trip to Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park
Meet at the Firehall, 22 Mill St. at 11:45 a.m. for noon trip.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play
15 Main St., 1 p.m. For ages birth to pre-school. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays, Take away craft or activity for extended learning. Register at 716 962-5885.
TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting
Tri-Church, 35 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.
Book signing with Robert Roneska
Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave., 5 to 7 p.m. Local author “Navy Bob” will present his book “Beyond the Sea.”
STTC Triathlon
Cassadaga Beach, 5:45 p.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. To register, call 716 353-1288.
Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.
Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series
Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. This week: Ion Sky.
National Night Out in Cassadaga
Johnny Fessenden Ball Fields (driveway next to Cassadaga Cemetery),, 6 to 8 p.m. First responders will show off equipment and answer questions. Displays by Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department, Chautauqu County Sheriff’s Department. NYS Police Fire Guys bounce house. Ice cream truck and hot dogs available. Sponsored by Citizens for a Better Cassadaga.
Beach House Bar & Grille music bingo
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Benefits the Boys and Girls Club.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus writers’ group
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members always welcome.
Village of Angola Summer Concert Series
Centennial Park, 7 to 9 p.m. Music by Diamond Sound.
Movies at the Reg: “Summer Camp”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard as best friends reuniting for a summer camp reunion. Tickets $8.
Jamestown Municipal Band in Allen Park
Goranson Band Shell, Allen Park, W. Virginia Blvd., 7 p.m. Free, open to the public. Concession stand.
Erie Philharmonic free outdoor concert
Gibson Park, North East, PA, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
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.
TCC Health (The Chautauqua Center, Inc.) community picnic
Salvation Army, 704 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Backpacks, school supplies for children in need, children must be present and accompanied by an adult. Free event includes live music, dancing with Marty’s Bubble Gum Machine, face painting, bounce house, photo booth, food, community resources, health info. For details, see TCCHealth.org.
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.
Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
2 S. Erie St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors, food trucks and more.
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.
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 Alternative Pop Rock Night
Dunkirk Pier, opening act Mayflower Hill at 5:25 p.m.; headliner Hello City Barenaked Ladies Tribute at 6:45 p.m. Bring a folding chair. Concession vendors.
Book signing with Robert Roneska
Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, 5:30 p.m. Local author “Navy Bob” will present his book “Beyond the Sea.”
Northern Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club meeting
Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, video conference room, second floor, handicapped accessible, 6 p.m. Anyone interested in radio is welcome to attend the meetings held the second Thursday of the month. For details, email ncarc@netsync.net
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 Adam McKillip.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Learn to crochet
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 12 to 15. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468. All supplies provided.
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.
Brocton summer concert
Ryckman Park, 6:30 p.m. The Swamp Yankees.
Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting
Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Open to the public free of charge.
Live on the Lake Summer Concert Series
Richard O. Hartley Park, Terrace and Chautauqua Avenues, Lakewood, 7 to 9 p.m. Music by Erika and Jesse. Bring seating.
Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music
1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Midnight Recovery.
Social with author Robert Roneska
Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive, W. Dunkirk, 8 p.m. Local author “Navy Bob” will present his book “Beyond the Sea.”
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, AUG. 9
Findley Lake’s Bicentennial Celebration
Findley Lake, 2745 Shadyside Drive. Weekend includes displays, games, vintage parade, kayak poker paddle, fireworks, more.
Hole out for Hospice
Chautauqua Golf Course, 4731 W. Lake Road, Chautauqua, registration 8 a.m., event at 9. Four person scramble. Register and/or sponsor at chpc.care/golf. Fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, 50/50 entry, raffle entry, gift bag, light breakfast, hot dogs/hamburgers at the turn, light dinner.
Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting
Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends invited.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Art Mobile (summer reading)
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers
15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Adventurers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6+ and families.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church annual chicken barbecue
334 Temple St., Fredonia, 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. Take-out only. $15. For pre-sale, call 716 672-6731, will be honored until 5:30 p.m.
Jamestown Cruise-In
Downtown Jamestown, 5 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Live music by the “In Crowd.” Food, beverage options.
Book signing with Robert Roneska
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 6 to 8 p.m. Local author “Navy Bob” will present his book “Beyond the Sea.” Free event.
Erie Zoo: Felines and Wines
Glenwood Park off W. 38th Street between Cherry Street and Glenwood Park Avenue, 6 to 9 p.m. 21+ event. Exclusive big cat training demos, taste and purchase locally-made wines, food trucks, local vendors, live music. See eriezoo.org for tickets and details.
Collins Public Library concert series: Blue Mule Duo
2341 Main St. Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7. Free, open to the public. Band plays blue-grass and Americana.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Pete and Bill Smith.
Sunset Bay Beach Club music
12911 Iola Drive, Irving, 9 p.m. Kurts Back.