THURSDAY, AUG. 22

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.

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.

Family Nature Hike

Long Point State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 1 to 2 p.m. Learn more about the park’s animals, plants, oddities. Meet at the Trailhead.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.

Chautauqua County Parks Committee meeting

Luensman Overlook Park, Thayer Road, Portland, 4 p.m. Public welcome.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies vaccination clinic

Town of Ellington Highway Garage, 681 E. Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. Pre-registration not required. Pet owners will stay in vehicles. Animal handlers will transport pets from the vehicles to the vet. Dogs must be on a leash, cats in individual carriers. Previous vaccination records required.

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 at Memorial Park – Arena Rock Night

Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, opening act Reset to Vinyl at 5:25 p.m.; headliner Midnight Blue-Foreigner Tribute at 6:45 p.m. Bring a folding chair. Concession vendors.

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 23 Skidoo.

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. Pat Cook’s Women of Country.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music

1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Dark Water Duo.

Chautauqua Conservancy’s Birds of Sunnyside Marsh Preserve presentation

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1255 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free event, registration appreciated. Email info@chautauquawatershed.org

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. 23

Lifeline Screening

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Tests for a variety of chronic, serious conditions. Pricing starts at $159, can be customized. Pre-registration required. Call 1-877-237-1287.

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.

Extravagancia Latina Hispanic culture event

Route 5 Event Center, Dunkirk. Family Fiesta 5 to 7 p.m. featuring free traditional Hispanic food from Taqueria Mexicana, live music by Sara Rodriguez, displays and demonstrations by traditional artisan Jenny Otero and tradition bearer Alma Segura, crafts, games.Later, for adults, performance by Buffalo band Comienzos. Tickets at the door, $10. Cash bar. From 10 p.m. to midnight, Latin dance music with DJ Rasta Spock of Kinetic Entertainment.

Cassadaga beach picnic

5 p.m., also children’s activities

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring Jesse Taylor Smith and Erica Kuhn 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary drink from the Southern Tier Brewing Company or the RTPI bar, light bites by Elegant Edibles Catering, live music. Access to current exhibits. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

Celtic Festival and gathering of the Clans

Mayville Lakeside Park, 6 p.m. Weekend features Celtic and craft vendors, food, children’s area, beer and wine garden, Scottish and Irish dancers, old-fashioned fiddlers, pipe bands, Celtic bands, heavy athletes and more. Admission $15, seniors $10, children 13 and under free. No pets allowed. Free handicapped accessible and shuttle service. Tonight: Celtic music by Mudmen. See https://96thhighlanders.com for details

Audrey Kay Dowling: Retrospective: A Rural Artist’s Journey” show opening

Patterson Library Octagon Art Gallery, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. Show runs until Sept. 13.

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Sip and Support dinner benefit

Rotunda Grapevine Railway Farm, 307 E. Main St., Fredonia, 6:30 p.m. Food and wine pairing includes four-course meals by Campano’s Cucina Italian Restaurant with wine supplied by Liberty Vineyard. $55 per person or $100 per couple. 100 seats, reservations required. Call 716 366-1787. Checks or PayPal accepted. Proceeds benefit Rural Ministry.

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Fundraising “Under the Stars” Gala

Historic Dunkirk Lighthouse, Point Drive North, 6:30 p.m. Catering by Duper’s, open bar, silent auction featuring local artists, live entertainment. $125 per person, $850 table of 8. email nccsgala@gmail.com for tickets by Aug. 19.

Movies at the Reg: “Inside Out 2”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Riley has become a teenager and is dealing with additional new emotions such as anxiety. Tickets $7.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. Party McFly.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

1291 Iola Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m. Knight Crew.

SATURDAY, AUG. 24

Cassadaga Beach program ends

Beach continues to be open, but no lifeguards on duty.

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.

Fredonia Farm Festival

Barker Common, Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 9 to 9:45 a.m.: Blessing of the Harvest and welcome (gazebo); 9 a.m. to dusk: craft vendors; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.: food vendors; 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 1:30 p.m.: live cooking demo w/Matt Pantano (gazebo); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Junior Farmers’ tent featuring Farmer Tom Walsh from 10:30 to 11:30; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Pedro and the Smooth Cats (Main Stage); 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: tequila talk w/Premier Gourmet; noon to 5 p.m.: chainsaw carver (Family Church); 2 to 3 p.m.: Farmer Tom Walsh (gazebo): 3 to 6 p.m.: The Freeze (Main Stage); 3:30 to 4 p.m.: home gardening w/Maggitti Farms (gazebo); 5:30 tp 7 p.m.: After the Radio (gazebo); 7 to 10 p.m.:Two Towns (Main Stage). For details, see www.farmfestivalfredonia.com

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.

Celtic Festival and gathering of the Clans

Mayville Lakeside Park, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend features Celtic and craft vendors, food, children’s area with Clan Hunt, beer and wine garden, Scottish and Irish dancers, old-fashioned fiddlers, pipe bands, Celtic bands, heavy athletes, 20 Gathering of Clans, and more. Admission $15, seniors $10, children 13 and under free. No pets allowed. Free handicapped accessible and shuttle service. Musicians: Mudmen, Cath & Release, Emerald Isle, Celtic Creek, Step ‘N Time, Waterhorse. For $5 donation, enjoy Tuatha Dea from Gatlinburg, Tennessee. See https://96thhighlanders.com for details

Chautauqua Marina and Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy native plant sale

Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guided lakeside buffer walks. Conservancy Conservationist Carol Markham will answer questions about native plant selection and native garden design. Proceeds of the sale benefit the Conservancy.

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.

Nola’s Angel’s and Horse Rescue Fun Day

44 South St., Panama, 2 p.m. Pony rides, vendors, games, food, music, 50/50 drawing, basket raffle, face painting.

Playground Drama Camp presents: Willy Wonka Kids

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, public performance 3 to 4:30 p.m. Performers ages 7 to 14 enter the world of pure imagination with the Candy Man, Oompa-Loompas and Chocolate!. 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.

Dunkirk Lighthouse Investigative Ghost Tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive, 7 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Call 716 366-5050 in advance, limit people per tour. Presented by Village Haunts.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Wasted Whiskey.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

1291 Iola Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m. Silver Extreme.

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

Fredonia Farm Festival

Barker Common, farmers’ market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. 8 to 8:45 a.m. yoga in the Park (near library): 9 to 10 a.m. outdoor church service w/Harvest Chapel (gazebo); 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: petting zoo; 9 a.m. to dusk: craft vendors; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.: food vendors; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Junior Farmers’ Tent; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: The Swamp Yankees (Main Stage); 11:30 a.m. to noon: Wine 101 w/21 Brix (gazebo); noon to 12:30 p.m.: live cooking demo w/“Duper” (gazebo); noon to 5 p.m.: chainsaw carver (Family Church); 1 to 2 p.m.: grand parade (Temple Street); 2:30 to 3 p.m.: live cooking demo w/Marissa Griffis (gazebo); 3:30 to 4 p.m.: Urban farming w/Maggitti Farms (gazebo); 4 to 7 p.m.: Party McFly (Main Stage). For details, see www.farmfestivalfredonia.com

Jamestown Coin Club Coin Show

Celoron American Legion Herman Kent Post 777, Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More than 2 dozen dealers will buy, sell and offer free appraisals. Raffle, door prizes. For details call 716 720-1591.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.

Dunkirk American Legion Post 62 spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Rhonda Daminski

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 1 p.m. Tickets $15 per dinner, buy at Lil’ Gingers Deli or VFW Post 1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. Event also features live music, door prize, an auction, 50/50 raffle.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. Sequins.

Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music

1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 6 p.m. Screaming Pineapples.