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.

Women in Networking program

JCC Carnahan building, noon. $18. Speakers Terri Johnson and Jacqueline Phelps. For details, call SBDC at 716 338-1024.

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. Brocton Fire Department will grill hot dogs and hamburgers for a donation. Raffle basket and 50/50 tickets to support the Ahira Hall library available.

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.

Astrology and the Stars with Melody Thomas Scott

Lily Dale Auditorium, Lily Dale, 7 to 9 p.m. With special guest astrologer Cassandra Butler. Scott shares 12 personal Hollywood stories of Hollywood friends and acquaintances. Tickets $60. $10 parking fee.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

12911 Iola Drive, Irving, 9 p.m. Kurts Back.