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SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
Lake Erie Walleye Tournament
Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting
Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.
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.
Tuscany Lemon Drop Small Business Fair
450 E. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of local businesses will be present at Lemon Drop. Event includes huge Tuscany sales, giveaways, new menu items, money raised for charity and much more.
Westfield Grape and Wine Festival
Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market, 20 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Children’s activities, market, wine tasting, grape stomping, art show, contests, trolley to activities held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grape Discovery Center. Music – 1 p.m.: Daniel Cecil; 2:30 pm.: Adam McKillip; 4 p.m. Bill Ward and John Cross; 6 p.m.: The Probables Unplugged. Interactive exhibits at the Discovery Center.
44th Annual Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Festival
Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Road Road, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Folk art, traditional American crafts, handmade collectibles, fine art, live music with Old Dawg Bluegrass, petting zoo, foods, children’s activities, demonstrations, magician, birds of prey, farmers’ market, carriage rides.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 5 to 12. Limit 10 children. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
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.
Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest
2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 10 p.m. Classic car cruise-in, bounce house, wine slush, food, craft vendors, Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue, balloon artist and more. Music: noon: Learning to Fly – A Tom Petty Tribute; 3:30 p.m.: Black Widow; 7 p.m.: Kiss This. No outside food/beverages.
Red, White & Blues Festival
Basket raffle, commemorative 9/11 memorial steel artwork raffle, 50/50 raffle, commemorative merchandise. Noon: MCJ Band at Barker Common Gazebo; 1 p.m. Beer Crate Blues Band at Heenan’s Irish Pub; 2 p.m.: Jammin’ Gypsies at Coughlin’s; 3 p.m. MAIN EVENT – Miller and the Other Sinners at Barker Common Gazebo, 5 p.m.: Smith Brothers at Fred’s; 5:30 p.m.:Midnight Recovery at 64 On the Rocks; 6 p.m.: Two Towns at Old Main Inn; 7 p.m.: Shaky Ray Blues Band at Domus Fare; 7:30 p.m. Mark Winsick Band at Downtown Brew; 9 p.m.: Jony James Band at EBC West; 10 p.m.: White Bronco at Valentine’s.
Barker Library Book Club
7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Selection: “A Tale for the Time Being,” by Ruth Ozeki.
Steve Peck Memorial Benefit
Forestville American Legion, 6 Cedar St., 2 to 6 p.m. Live music, prize raffles, Chinese auction, food. Steve passed away June 15 from Locked in Syndrome. Proceeds will go toward his funeral costs.
Live Music with the Untouchables at Westfield/Lake Erie KOA
8001 Route 5, 3 to 6 p.m. Rock ‘n roll band.
Dunkirk Elks Lodge gun raffle
428 Central Ave., 6:30 p.m. Tickets $10. Ten firearms, 2 cash prizes will be given away. Ticket includes a homemade sandwich. For details, call 716 366-1110.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Rock of Ages”
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com
Jamestown Dance Festival
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., begins at 7 p.m. Barkha Dance Company. 2 day pass $64, senior/student $44.
Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music
1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Johnny Dee.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
Westfield Grape and Wine Festival
Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market, 20 E. Main St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s activities, market, wine tasting, art show, contests, trolley to activities held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grape Discovery Center. Music – 11 a.m.: James Lloret Praise Band; 1 p.m.: Pat Cook Patsy Cline performance; 3 p.m. :Ron Finch.
44th Annual Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Festival
Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Road Road, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Folk art, traditional American crafts, handmade collectibles, fine art, live music with Temple Grey, foods, petting zoo, children’s activities, demonstrations, magician, birds of prey, farmers’ market, carriage rides.
Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 towel bingo
201 Aldrich St., doors open at noon.
Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest
2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 6:30 p.m. Classic car cruise-in, bounce house, wine slush, food, craft vendors, Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue, balloon artist and more. Music: noon: Nashville North; 3:30 p.m.: Rusty Nickel. No outside food/beverages.
Forestville United Methodist Church chicken barbecue
3 Park St., noon until sold out. Drive-thru only. $15 includes half barbecue chicken, potato salad, tossed salad, dinner roll and dessert.
Cassadaga Farmers’ Market
Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Rock of Ages”
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. See www.lbltj.com
Jamestown Dance Festival
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., begins at 3 p.m. Biodance, Soles of Duende, Sandip Mallick, Sukanya Burman Dance. 2 day pass $64, senior/student $44.
MONDAY, SEPT. 9
Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.
United Senior Citizens luncheon meeting
Falcon Club, 342 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Menu: roast beef, roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy on the side, green beans, tossed salad. Members, guests should send a $15 check to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk by Sept. 1.Bingo follows the luncheon.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sundance Kids Farm Petting Zoo
15 Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. Join in fun with animals and an ice cream sundae bar.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10
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.
Niagara Mohawk/National Grid retirees luncheon
Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, noon. Speaker: Denise Liggamare of Western Division Credit Union. Reservations required. Call Dorothy Lawrence, 716 672-2682.
Darwin R. Library presents: All ages storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.
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
Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 meeting
Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. New members welcome.
Swedish folk dance class
Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave, Ext., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Old dances, village dances, new dances. Singles, couples welcome. Bring shoes with smooth soles and low flat heels. Meets Tuesdays. Call 716 489-4646 for details.
Free fly-tying/fly/fishing classes
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor Alberto Rey. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed.
Faculty Recital: Extringvaganza
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
