THURSDAY, JUNE 5

CHQ Professionals Group coffee meet-up

Sacred Grounds Coffee House, Lily Dale, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Free, open to all. Opportunity to network, exchange ideas, strengthen community ties.

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.

Celoron Rib-Fest

47 Dunham Ave., 3 to 10 p.m. vendors, kids’ zone, food. No pets or coolers. A variety of music by A Strange Kind of Sunshine at the Lucy Desi Band Stand from 6 to 9 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium Afterschool Elementary program

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Needle felting workshop” with local artist Emma De La Laine

7 Day St., Steele Room, Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Repair or embellish your knitwear with felted fruit. For adults, children 10+ with adult. $15 materials fee. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Dan Palmer Athletic Lobby Dedication and Website Launch

Dunkirk City School District Athletic Entrance on Marauder Drive, 5 p.m. Community event. All members of public welcome.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 p.m. Read, discuss novels ranging from classics to contemporary. Reserve titles online, at the library or call 716 366-2511.

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:Making a Home for Grief.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: The U.S. Department of Justice, Then and Now

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Conversation with legal scholars Barbara L. Mcquade, John Q. Barrett, followed by reception, book signing.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Museum presents: “Georges Washington Lafayette” Lecture by Paul Scheeler

7 Day St., Steele Room, Fredonia, 7 p.m. Part of Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration. For details visit www.barkermuseum.org

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic session

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection.

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 6

Dunkirk Walleye Festival

City pier. 6 a.m. take-off. Weigh-in show/prizes for Primitive Patriot Outdoors WNY Walleye Classic at 5 p.m. Big Fish Friday with Scott Celani’s Band Tom Petty Tribute 7 to 10 p.m. Food, crafts, fishing gear vendors 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pine Valley School District Drive Your Tractor to School Day

Motorists should be extra cautious on the roads near the Pine Valley School, Route 83 prior to 7:30 a.m. and at the end of the school day, around 2:50 p.m.

Brocton Arch, Seller Days

Brocton community

Village of Fredonia Attic and Seller Days

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps available at Barker Common Visitors Booth $2 cash.

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: Getting teenagers to cooperate.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Father’s Day Suncatchers: part 1

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12:30 p.m. Complete the project June 13. For ages 3 to 16. Bring 3-5″ lid from cottage cheese or yogurt container. Some lids available. Register at 716 934-3468.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons can join in role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director for details.

Celoron Rib-Fest

47 Dunham Ave., 3 to 11 p.m. vendors, kids’ zone, food. No pets or coolers. Variety of music by Taylor Remaid at the Lucy Desi Band Stand from 8 to 11 p.m.

Pine Valley Central School District’s Advanced Placement Art Show

Trillium Lodge, 6830 Main St., Cherry Creek, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Students will be present to discuss their artwork. Community welcome.

First Friday in Westfield

Main Street, Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Open shops, local street vendors, live music, delicious food.

Merritt Estate Winery’s 44th Annual Strawberry Festival

2264 King Road, Forestville, 5 to 10 p.m., free admission. Craft vendors, food, wine, craft beer, wine slush! Balloon artist, bounce house, mechanical bulls, strawberry desserts. Rain or shine! No outside food and beverage permitted. No vending, concert 7 to 10 p.m. Music: Ten Cent Howl; Uncle Ben’s Remedy.

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.: Friendship bracelets, 7 p.m.: Majestic Mammals.

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Wine Tasting Ride

Perry Street Station, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, arrive by 5 p.m. for departure at 6 p.m., 3 hour ride. $45 per person. Includes 1 oz. tastings of 6 to 8 of Sidetrack Winery’s offerings. Ages 21+, ID required. Reservations required, call 814 676-1733. Dress for weather.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “All That Dance”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets $15 at the college box office or available at the door.

1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: “And the TONY Goes To …

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Performers Julie and Scott Costantini, Jennifer Davis, Jim Foley, Katie Ryan, Christopher Switala, Steve Wendell, Holly Weston perform songs of 50 years of Broadway best musical nail biter contests for the top award. $15 adults, $5 students.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Dunkirk Walleye Festival

City pier. 7 a.m. shotgun start. Weigh-in for Primitive Patriot Outdoors WNY Walleye Classic at 5 p.m. Music by The Committed 1 to 3 p.m.; West of the Mark 7 to 10 p.m. Food, crafts, fishing gear vendors 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..

Westfield Flea Market

Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.

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.

Brocton Arch, Seller Days

Brocton community

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to noon. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/Rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. For details, call 716 785-5183.

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.

Village of Fredonia Attic and Seller Days

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps available at Barker Common Visitors Booth $2 cash.

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.

1891 Fredonia Opera House bake sale, basket raffle

Barker Common West, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds raised support the Opera House’s overall programming.

St. John’s United Church of Christ yard sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Take-A-Kid Fishing Day

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to noon. Kids through 16 years, must be accompanied by an adult. Activities at Dunkirk Yacht Club, Memorial Park, life jackets required, limited loaners on site. Sign up at Con Club. Open to public.

Jamestown Pride

Downtown Jamestown

Sherman Community Yard Sales and Minerva Library book sale

Sherman area, Minerva Library, 116 Miller St., 9 a.m. to noon. Book purchases by donation.

Matthew Hazelton Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Clarion Hotel Pavilion, Lake Shore Drive E., 9:30 a.m. Hosted by Dunkirk Police Benevolent Association.

Silver Creek Kiwanis Club Children’s Fair

Silver Creek Ball Park, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bounce houses, pony rides, wagon rides, duck races, basket raffles, entertainment including magician Don Rogers, more. At Anderson-Lee library summer reading info, make a button, help create art project for library’s front window.

Cassadaga Branch of Seymour Library presents: Scavenger hunt, pancake breakfast

165 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, Start between 10 a.m. to noon. Gather clues at nearby locations, return to library, enjoy pancakes. Can stay to play games, build LEGOs, or check out books. Free family event.

Long Point State Park program: Mountain bike group ride

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. 10 to 11 a.m. Dress for weather. Meet at upper picnic parking lot.

Fenton History Center Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys

Begins at 10:30 a.m. at Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St. Learn about the “impolite” realities of the industrial movement in the last half of the nineteenth century. $12 members, $8 non-members. Limit 20. Register at 716 664-6256.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Father’s Day Suncatchers: part 1

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12:30 p.m. Complete the project June 13. For ages 3 to 16. Bring 3-5″ lid from cottage cheese or yogurt container. Some lids available. Register at 716 934-3468.

Celoron Rib-Fest

47 Dunham Ave., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. vendors, kids’ zone, food. No pets or coolers. Cruise-in at noon. Classic rock music by Smokin’ 45 at the Lucy Desi Band Stand from 8 to 11 p.m.

Gowanda Moose Club 1382 Women’s luncheon “Tea and Talk”

201 Aldrich St., doors open at 11, lunch at 11:45 a.m. Inspirational talk. $5 donation. Vendors, basket raffle, 50/50. RSVP to Julie 716 574-6944.

Merritt Estate Winery’s 44th Annual Strawberry Festival

2264 King Road, Forestville, doors open at noon, free admission. Craft vendors, food, wine, craft beer, wine slush! Balloon artist, bounce house, mechanical bulls, strawberry desserts. Rain or shine! No outside food and beverage permitted. Music: noon to 3 p.m.: Dark Horse Run Band; 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Black Widow; 7 to 10 p.m. The Strictly Hip.

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.

CHPC Service of Remembrance, Memorial Butterfly Release

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Lakewood office, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., 1 p.m. or watch online at CHPC Facebook page. Order butterflies for $10 each by June 3 at chpc.care/butterfly. Staff will release butterflies for those unable to attend.

CHRIC, Neighborworks Community gathering

Washington Park, 501 Park Ave., Dunkirk, 1 to 4 p.m. Kick-off for city of Dunkirk’s Lead Capacity Building Grant program. Learn about lead hazards. Free games, prizes for attendees, especially children.

Lake Erie State Park program

5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 1 p.m.: Trees of Lake Erie.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “All That Dance”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Tickets $15 at the college box office or available at the door. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Tia Book Cellar presents: “In Conversation with Paul Komorowski and Cindy Riefstahl”

15 W. Main St., North East, PA. 3 p.m. Honors the work of the late Robert B. Riefstahl, author of award-winning “Sugar Reports and homemade Dill Pickles: A Sweet & Bitter WWII Love Story.”

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market

Train Depot, 16 Water St., Mayville, 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.

Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways public informational meeting

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 5 p.m. Provides updates on trails, waterways development, maintenance projects, conservation efforts.

Chautauqua County Historical Society Gala

McClurg Museum, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. Annual fundraiser celebrates CCHS’s achievements, ongoing mission. Hors d’oeuvres, refreshments. $50, reservations 716 326-2977. Proceeds benefit CCHS programs, including museum restoration. Tent set up in park for seating. Tour museum, view exhibits. 9th NY Cavalry Civil War reenactment group will stage encampment all weekend.