THURSDAY, AUG. 15

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.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce golf tournament

Peek ‘n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Road, Clymer. Registration $185 per person after July 15, includes greens fees, cart, tee gift, lunch, dinner. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. For details, see www.chautauquachamber.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.

Talk by retired Chaplain (Colonel) Janet Y. Horton, U.S. Army

Alumni Hall Ballroom, 1970 Wythe Ave., Chautauqua, 3:30 p.m. Chaplain Horton was the first Woman Christian Scientist Chaplain. Event is free, open to the public. See ChristianScienceChautauqua.com for details.

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.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy annual meeting

Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 5 to 8 p.m. Welcome reception, heavy hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m., meeting and reports at 5:30 p.m. At 6:45, Senior Engineer Technician will do a presentation on a joint mitigation project between Ducks Unlimited and the Conservancy. Open to the public. Tickets $65. Cash bar available. Reservations by Thursday. Call 716 664-2166 ext. 1006.

Music at Memorial Park – Country Night

59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, opening act Osborn Nash at 5:25 p.m.; headliner Tim Britt Band at 6:45 p.m. Bring a folding chair. Concession vendors.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Summer Evening Magic

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Play Magic the Gathering in the DPL Reading Room. Attendees can bring their own favorite deck or learn to play with the library’s.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Crochet a freezee pop koozie

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 12 to 15. For those who have taken the intro class or already know how to crochet. 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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 12. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card of free build. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468. Limit 10 children.

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 Daniel Cecil.

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 p.m. Smilo and the Ghost, Charity Nuse and Sara Rafaloski.

Brocton summer concert

Ryckman Park, 6:30 p.m. Derek Davis and Angel Busch.

Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music

1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Two Towns.

Chautauqua Town Historical Society meeting and program

Chautauqua Town Building (former Mayville School building) meeting room, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Presentation by Sam Genco and Karen Livsey – “Jamestown’s Secret War Plane.” All who are interested in local history welcome.

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. 16

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association show

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Antique farm equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls, gas engines, log sawing, painted quilt squares and more. $5 gate feel, free parking.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s 20th annual Giant Yard Sale

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early bird day, $3 admission. Also a bake sale, basket drawings, hot dog sales and a “Rake in the Bucks” drawing (a rake full of scratch-off tickets). LHS biggest fundraiser of the year to help companion animals be safe, healthy and find permanent, loving homes. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Tracy at 716 664-3608.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Adventurers

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Bubble Science with Miss Francine

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m.