Coming up …
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Birding Walk
Cassadaga Creek Wetland Preserve, 3770 Bloomer road, Sinclairville, 7 a.m. Leader: local birder Allie MacNeal. No RSVP needed. For details, contact Justina at 503 519-6920.
Amish Relief Auction
Farm of Menno Yoder, 5738 Stoddard Road, Conewango Valley. Pancake, sausage breakfast available 7 to 10 a.m. Auction 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Amish-made furniture, tables, chairs, rockers, quilts, clocks, rugs, wall hangings, handmade items, animals, outdoor items, farm equipment, gift certificates, more. Proceeds go toward children, other needy families, doctors, hospital bills owed by Conewango Valley, NY community.
Dunkirk Flea Market
Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m to 2 p.m. To apply as a vendor, contact Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.
Mayville Community-wide yard, garage sales
Mayville. Purchase maps for $2 at Mayberry Jungle, 26 S. Erie St. $10 registration fee per household/business/organization includes 2 complimentary maps.
Nature and Wellness Weekend at the Heron
Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Free family-friendly programming, mindfulness, movement, more.
Westfield Flea Market
Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.
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 Farmers’ Market
Barker Common, outdoors downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.
Festival in the Park Cruise-In
Davis Park, W. Main St., Falconer, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by Der Kobblers Automobile Association. Free registration, dash plaques, hot dogs, drinks.
North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail Hub Crawl
Multiple studios, galleries along Lake Erie, Chautauqua Lake. Driving tour of studios, hubs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 30 artists participating. Passport cards available.For a map, see www.nsaachautauqua.org/art-trail.html. Follow on Facebook/northshorearts for updates
Genealogy Workshop
Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 10:30 to 11:30. Registrants can remain until 12:30 to utilize research library. Registration $20 per class or $100 for all six classes for non-members; and $10 per class or $50 for all six classes for Fenton History Center members. For details, registration, call 716-664-6256. Presented by Fenton History Center and Genealogy Support Group. Topic: Newspapers. Presenter: Andrew Kolstee.
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.
Mayville Depot Museum centennial celebration/grand opening
16 Water St., 1 to 5 p.m. All invited. Light refreshments.
SUNDAY, MAY 25
Nature and Wellness Weekend at the Heron
Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Free family-friendly programming, mindfulness, movement, more.
Mayville Community-wide yard, garage sales
Mayville. Purchase maps for $2 at Mayberry Jungle, 26 S. Erie St. $10 registration fee per household/business/organization includes 2 complimentary maps.
North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail Hub Crawl
Multiple studios, galleries along Lake Erie, Chautauqua Lake. Driving tour of studios, hubs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 30 artists participating. Passport cards available.For a map, see www.nsaachautauqua.org/art-trail.html. Follow on Facebook/northshorearts for updates
MONDAY, MAY 26 – Memorial Day
Nature and Wellness Weekend at the Heron
Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Free family-friendly programming, mindfulness, movement, more.
Dunkirk Memorial Day events
Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Point Drive, 8:30 a.m., Memorial service co-sponsored by Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse and Veterans Park; Knights of Columbus. Flags flown in honor of Barbara Lawson. Speakers U.S. Rep Nick Langworthy, Mayor Kate Wdowiasz, Lincoln Krout. Public welcome. 10 a.m. memorial service at Memorial Park presented by the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council. 11 a.m. parade travels down Central Avenue, ends at Washington Park. Hydration station hosted by Revitalize Dunkirk. Free miniature flags for families for waving as supplies last.
Busti Memorial Day parade
Former servicemen, servicewomen and those serving now interested in marching should assemble at the site of the Tap House on Busti Sugar Grove Road prior to 9 a.m. start of parade. Music by Southwestern Central School Band. Pastor Ed Moore, Pastor Roy Ferguson, will preside over the ceremonies to be held at the Gazebo. Lakewood American Legion Post 1286 will participate in services. Busti Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary invite the public to a free breakfast following the service.
Jamestown Memorial Day events
Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Fourth and Washington, to Prendergast to Sixth to Lakeview. Blue Star Mothers ceremony in Soldiers Circle of Lakeview Cemetery.
Forestville Memorial Day parade, services
Parade begins 10 a.m. in downtown Forestville, concludes with Memorial service at American Legion grounds, 6 Cedar St. Guest speaker:Retired Marine Corp Master Sgt. Brian Schneider. Patriotic songs by Doug Allen, former singing voice of Buffalo Sabres. Hot dogs, refreshments follow.
Falconer Memorial Day parade, service
10:15 a.m. W. Main Street to N. Work Street. Memorial service at Pine Hill Cemetery follows.
Cassadaga Memorial Day parade
11 a.m.
Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department Memorial Day Weidner’s chicken barbecue
2800 route 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sold out. Drive-through. $15. Optional $5 chance 50/50 raffle.
Fredonia American Legion Post 59 Memorial Day Services
Fredonia Village Hall, noon. Public welcome.
American Legion Post 62 Memorial Day chicken barbecue
Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, noon to 4 p.m. Presale tickets $15, $16 at the door. Presale held until 3 p.m. Also basket raffle. Music by Cosmic Cowboys 2 to 5 p.m.
Scout troop 276/Cub Scout Pack 276 Memorial Day chicken barbecue
Gowanda American Legion, 100 Legion Drive, noon to sold out. $15 half chicken, salt potatoes, macaroni salad, cole slaw, roll, butter, dessert.
TUESDAY, MAY 27
Silver Creek Mobile Food Pantry
172 Central Ave., municipal parking lot, 11 to 12:30 or until food is gone. If possible, bring clean sturdy, reusable bags.
Book launch for family Holocaust memoir
SUNY Fredonia, Fenton Hall, room 105 lecture hall, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SUNY Fredonia English minor Sivan Adler will read from her grandmother Irene Adler’s Holocaust memoir “Who Will Take Care of the Cat?” which was edited and published by Sivan. Adler will be interviewed about the editing process of the book. A reception follows. Free event, public welcome.
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.
SOAR Chapter 4-1
USW Local 2693 Union Hall, Fourth Street, Dunkirk, noon. Lunch follows. All SOAR members, retirees invited. For details, call 716 366-1485.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! STEAM program
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Darwin R. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children are welcome. No registration is necessary.
CHQ Chamber Business After Hours event with JamestownTarp Skunks
Russell E. Dietrick Jr. Park, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, network with others. Bring business cards. Each Chamber member can send 2 people for free. $10 for non-members or those over the 2-person limit. Pre-register at www.chqchamber.org
St. Joseph’s bingo
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 cruise night
228 Maple Ave., 6 to 9 p.m. Rain date May 28.
League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County Congressional Town Hall meeting
Fredonia Grange Hall, 58 W. Main St, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Speakers: 23rd Congressional District Representative Nick Langworthy; Erie County executive Mark Polencarz. Email questions in advance to chautauquatownhall@gmail.com
Fredonia Village Board of Trustees workshop, meeting
Village Hall, 9 Church St., third-floor courtroom. Presentation of the LaBella water study at 6 p.m., Board meeting at 7 p.m. Open to public.
Joint public hearing regarding establishing a fire district between Sunset Bay and Silver Creek fire departments
Silver Creek Central School, 1 Dickinson St., 7 p.m.
Catholic Men’s Faith and Fellowship meeting
Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association monthly meeting
Club grounds, 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 7 p.m.
Free fly-tying 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.