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SATURDAY, AUG. 17
Chautauqua Gran Fondo
Mayville Lakeside Park, 50 W. Lake Road, 6:30 to 10 a.m. 20, 25, 40, 60, 100 mile routes. Pre-registration required. See https://www.chqgf.com. Post-event party from noon to 4 p.m. at Lakeside Park.
Grape Belt Open Golf Tournament
Green Meadows Golf Course, 2451 N. Brickyard Road, North East, PA. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Four-person scramble. Register and pay by Aug. 9. Call Ed Pagano at 716 785-2877.
Celtic Golf Scramble
Maplehurst Country Club, Celtic Festival sponsored event.
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.
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association show
4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Antique farm equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls, gas engines, log sawing, painted quilt squares and more. $5 gate feel, free parking.
Dunkirk Beach Bash
Wright Park, 8:15 a.m. to 9 p.m. slow pitch softball, volleyball, pickleball tournaments, craft, food vendors, dunk tank, inflatables, chalk walk, beach contests, other family activities. Wright Park Beach DJ KT Stylez noon to 2 p.m., and on the main stage with Party McFly 2 p.m., The Untouchables 4 p.m., headliner Grand Illusion – The Music of Styx 6:30 p.m. Outdoor movie “Barbie” by El Rigby Theater at dusk at Wright Park Stadium. Bring a lawn chair.
“Women on Fire for Christ” retreat
Park Methodist Church, 49 Sinclair Drive, registration at 8:30 a.m., retreat 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch included in the registration of $40 per person. Guest speaker: Eileen Banks from Rome, NY, in charge of “Just Lean Ministry.” For details, call Thelma at 716 485-6438.
Lakeshore Humane Society’s 20th annual Giant Yard Sale
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.
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.
Fredonia Food Pantry
Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.
Northlake Surge Soccer Club soccer clinic
Northlake Family Recreation Center, 38 Nichols Ave., Westfield. Session 1 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or session 2 3 to 7 p.m. Prior to July 31, registration $40, Aug. 1 to 9, $50. See Facebook page for details.
Red Cross Blood Drive
First Baptist Church, 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at www.dunkirkbaptist .org/events. Walk-ins welcome.
Veterans 4 Christ home-cooked breakfast
Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active-duty military and immediate families. Guest speaker will discuss nutrition.
Fenton History Center’s Historic Northside 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.
A Stir of Artists Fine Arts and Crafts Show
Bemus Point Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists set up to demonstrate their medium with woodworking, painting, sketching, mosaics, jewelry and more. Exhibitors will have artworks for sale.
CASA “A Voice for a Child” Beer and Wine Tasting Charity Golf Tournament
Chautauqua Golf Course, 4731 W. Lake Road. Registration 11 a.m., shotgun start noon. 18 hole scramble format includes beverage tastings, light lunch on course, greens fee, golf cart, dinner at awards ceremony, team picture, prizes. For details, contact kfiorellacasa@gmail.com. Proceeds support volunteer program helping abused and neglected children in Chautauqua County.
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.
Leon Town Picnic
Leon Fire Hall, 12194 Leon New Albion Road, noon. Food at 1 p.m. Barbecued chicken, hot dogs, non-alcoholic beverages provided for free, bring a dish to share. Fire equipment, gift/basket raffle, 50/50, games for adults, children, Penny Royal display, historical displays, music. Open to all Leon fire district residents, past and present.
Roger’s Bird-Day Bash at RTPI
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, noon to 4 p.m. Music by Michael Glabicki, formerly of Rusted Root, Miranda Wilcox and Tim Britt. Sandee’ Catering, PersNikkity Pies, RTPI bar open. $20. Call 716 665-2473.
Sunset Bay Experience
Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, Live and Kickin at 1 p.m.
Darwin R. Barker Historical Society presents: Editor’s talk by John D’Agostino
7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. The editor of the OBSERVER and the Post-Journal will discuss the importance of local newspapers. Held in conjunction with the exhibit “Fredonia UnCensored: The History of the Local Press.”
Playground Drama Camp presents: The Descendants
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, public performance 3 to 4:30 p.m. Performers ages 11 to 14 sing, act and dance their way to (dis)enchantment.. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, 2 and under free.
Mayville’s Saturday evening market
Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Various vendors.
Cinema Series: “Touch”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Spans several decades and continents as a man tries to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Sunset Bay Beach Club music
1291 Iola Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m. 5D.
SUNDAY, AUG. 18
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association show
4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 8 a.m. to 4 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 3 p.m. 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.
A Stir of Artists Fine Arts and Crafts Show
Bemus Point Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists set up to demonstrate their medium with woodworking, painting, sketching, mosaics, jewelry and more. Exhibitors will have artworks for sale.
Cassadaga Farmers’ Market
Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.
Beach House Bar & Grill music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. Cosmic Cowboys.
Uncle Ben’s Remedy outlaw country, Americana concert
Cassadaga Beach floating stage, 5 to 7 p.m.
Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music
1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Iron Eyes.
MONDAY, AUG. 19
Continuum of Care community discussion to address homelessness
Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Coalition members, community stakeholders, concerned citizens invited.
Mike Randall as Mark Twain. Advocates for Balance at Chautauqua lecture Chautauqua Institution, Athenaeum Hotel Parlor, Chautauqua, 3 p.m.Mark Twain as played by Mike Randall will appear as one of the most sage observers of the American scene. Randall has been portraying Mark Twain for over 50 years to much acclaim.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Sing Along
15 Main St., 6 p.m. Led by Hope Fredrickson.
TUESDAY, AUG. 20
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.
Protecting Yourself Against Fraud Workshop
Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Includes Center for Elder Law and Justice, Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, LawNY and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Senator George Borrello. Also offers individual consultations.
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
Village of Silver Creek Tuesdays in the Park
Village Ballpark, 6 to 9 p.m. Concert by Furious George, concessions. Bring seating.
Ripley Library presents: Local author Joan Wahl
64 W. Main St., 6 p.m. The author.will discuss her publishing journey and sign copies of her book “Summer Love in Music City.”
Free Classic movie at Lake Shore Center of the Arts
49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. “The Spiral Staircase,” Robert Siodmak, 1946.
Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music
1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m.Kickstart Rumble.
Cinema Series: “Touch”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Spans several decades and continents as a man tries to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.