Coming up …
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
Tops NY 890 meeting
First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.
Dunkirk Farmers Market
Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, contact E. J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.
CHQ Business Builder workshop
Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 to 3 p.m. Topic: importance of visual marketing on social media, inside, outside places of business. Free event for all businesspeople. Register at www.chqchamber.org
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program
Virtual, 1 to 3 p.m. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. To register and for details, call 716 664-3608 ext. 110. This week’s topic: Developing good bedtime routines..
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Mah Jongg (American) open play session
7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No registration required.
TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting
Tri-Church, 35 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.
Fenton Genealogy Support Research Night
Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 4 to 8 p.m.
Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.
Sunset Sounds on the Lake: Jimmy Jaeger
Findley Lake Gazebo, Main Street, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring seating.
Movies at the Reg: ” Sinners”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Michael B. Jordan as twins returning to town to start again, only to discover an even greater evil waiting. Features Hailee Steinfeld. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Jamestown Municipal Band Welcome Back concert
Goranson Band Shell, Allen Park, W. Virginia Blvd., Jamestown, 7 to 9 p.m.Free, open to public. Bring seating. Concession stand.
Bemus Point summer movie “Despicable Me”
Village Park, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
Thursday Knitting Group
Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day 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.
Anderson-Lee Farm Market
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., behind the library. Fresh produce at affordable prices until sold out. Accepts SNAP, cash, credit/debit cards. In partnership with FeedMore WNY.
Forestville Farmers’ Market
Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Color Our World Summer Reading Kick-Off Event: Tie-Dye Party
Ball park behind the library, which is at 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 to 7 p.m. Sign up for summer reading program. Bring an item to tie-dye, i.e. mostly cotton t-shirt, pillowcase, dishcloth (don’t have to be new). Register for event 716 934-3468.
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.
CHPC Monarch Chronicles grief support session
6 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5:30 to 7 p.m. or 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call for details RSVP 716 338-0033, ext 212. Topic:Navigating Changing Seasons.
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.
Celebrate Recovery 12 step support program
Forestville United Methodist Church, 3 Park St., 6 to 8 p.m. Faith-based way to resolve hangups, habits, hurts. Everything said remains confidential.
Music on the Pier Summer Concert – Classic Rock Night
6 p.m. opener: “Backlog.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Grand Illusion – The Music of Styx.” Concession vendors, Boardwalk, pier merchants open. Bring folding chair.
Beats at the Brix featuring Furious George
21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland., 7 to 9 p.m. Free admission, but wine or beer purchase required.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Virtual book club
15 Main St., 7:30 p.m. This month’s selection: “The God of the Woods,” by Liz Miller. Register at sinclairvillelibrary.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, JUNE 27
9th Annual WNY Heroes Veterans’ Fishing Day
Chadwick Bay Marina, 17 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fishing on Lake Erie. Lunch provided. Hosted by Steel Outdoors Group.
Cherry Creek community-wide yard sales
Findley Lake Around-the-Lake Yard Sale
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Triple P-Positive Parenting Program
Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of teenagers. Free event. To register and for details, call 716 664-3608 ext. 110. This week’s topic: Building teenagers’ survival skills.
Sinclairville Samplers
Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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.
Teacher Appreciation Day at Liberty Vineyards, Merritt Winery, Woodbury Winery, and Willow Creek Vineyards
Teachers: celebrate a job well done and the end of the school year with free wine tastings, snacks, and 10% off wine purchases to go. Must present school ID.
American Legion Post 62 Craig Sutton Memorial Car Show
211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 1 to 5 p.m. Also music, basket raffle.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork. Ages 10, older, all skill levels. Bring own supplies. If getting started, for knitting bring size 10/10.5 bamboo needles, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. For crochet, bring size H hook, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. Learn or work with others on projects. No registration required, no weekly commitment needed.
Lake Erie State Park program
5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 5:30 p.m.: bird craft, 7 p.m.: birds of prey walk.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring acoustic singer/songwriter Jesse Smith 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary beer from The Southern Tier Brewing Company or wine or NA beverage from the RTPI bar, light bites from Elegant Edibles, live music. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.
Collins Public Library presents: “Creek Bend” in concert
2341 Main St., Collins. Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert at 7. Free, open to public. Features bluegrass, country.