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FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Vintage Snowmobilers National Show
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission $10, $20 for all 3 days, children 15, under free. Also vintage snowmobile-related swap meet with more than 50 vendors, Hartloff Cinema featuring photos, videos of vintage sled commercials, advertisements. Goodes food truck, concessions to benefit local boy scouts.
Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting
Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 W. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends welcome.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Yassou Festival
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 15 Francis St., Jamestown. Traditional Greek food, pastries, George’s Greek hot dogs, boutique, church tours, Greek Bouzouki music, Greek dancing.
20th anniversary Vintage Snowmobile Club of America National Championship Show
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. General admission $10 per day, 3 day pass for $20. Children 15, under free.
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: Coping with teenagers’ emotions.
Sinclairville Samplers
Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Father’s Day Suncatchers: part 2
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12:30 p.m. Complete the project that began June 6. For ages 3 to 16. Bring 3-5″ lid from cottage cheese or yogurt container. Some lids available. Register at 716 934-3468.
Lake seiche shoreline meeting
Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Station, 12798 Allegany Road, Irving, 1 to 4 p.m. Helps waterfront property owners, municipal leaders, natural resource managers understand climate, weather patterns that influence seiche events, erosion, flooding along New York’s Lake Erie shoreline. Registration encouraged at www.nyseagrant.org/glcoastal
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.: Kids’ insect craft, 7 p.m.: Firefly fun facts, Nature walk..
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “Duke Bluebeard’s Castle”
39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. One-Act Opera by Bela Bartok. Online tickets adults $17.85, seniors $12.51, students $7.18. See gowandahollywoodtheater.com. At the door, adults $15, seniors $10, students $5.
Opening of Spiritual Art Show by John Rice
Sacred Grounds Gallery, 6 Cleveland Ave., Lily Dale, 7 p.m. Show runs through June 28. Exhibition features “Beyond Words” immersive art experience and 80-card Mindscapes Tarot deck.
Main Street Studios presents: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. A musical reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The story follows Joseph, who is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. $15. For tickets, details, see www.mainstreetstudios.org.
Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala
Chautauqua Institute Amphitheater, 1 Ames Ave., 8 p.m. Under the direction of Monika Alch. Includes Saint-Saens “Carnival of the Animals,” original choreography to Ravel’s “Tzigane,” featuring violinist Anton Shelepov. Solo by CRYB alumna Cecelia Johnson. $20 adults, $14 youth. Tickets at 716 357-6250 or at gate.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
Yassou Festival
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 15 Francis St., Jamestown. Traditional Greek food, pastries, George’s Greek hot dogs, boutique, church tours, Greek Bouzouki music, Greek dancing.
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.
Cassadaga Village-wide yard sales
8 a.m. to 4 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.
Forestville community yard sales
Location maps available at Cave’s Market day of sales. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Village of Fredonia/Town of Pomfret Recreation Department Summer Recreation sign ups
Village Hall, 9 Church St., Second floor conference room, 9 to 11 a.m. All participants MUST reside in the Village of Fredonia. For details, contact fredrec@netsync.net
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: plant swap
7 Day St., Fredonia, Bring plants to exchange or garden extras between 9 to 10 a.m. in containers others can take. Include name of plant, care instructions. Swap starts 10 a.m., ends at noon. After noon, all plants up for grabs.
20th anniversary Vintage Snowmobile Club of America National Championship Show
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission $10, $20 for all 3 days, children 15, under free. Also vintage snowmobile-related swap meet with more than 50 vendors, Hartloff Cinema featuring photos, videos of vintage sled commercials, advertisements. Goodes food truck, concessions to benefit local boy scouts. Meet racing legends Gabe Bunke, Tyalor Bunke,Tim Bender. Visit Rejean Houle, founder of Skiroule Snowmobiles.
Chautauqua County household waste collection
Chautauqua Town Highway Building, 50 Patterson St., Mayville, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Households only, no commercial businesses. Must register. See registration form at chautauquacountyny.gov/landfill for list of accepted items.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chautauqua County Great Strides community walk
Point Gratiot Park, 10 a.m. check-in, walk begins at 11 a.m.
Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Reptiles; Scales and Tails
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by June 12. Register at auduboncnc.org/little-explorers.
Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen
Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans of all ages encouraged to drop in for coffee and conversation. For details, call Barb Cessna 716 664-6256.
Fenton History Center Historic Tour: Jamestown’s Industrial Past
Begins at 10:30 a.m. at Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St. Progresses through the pioneer period to the early 1900s, never leaving the Brooklyn Square area. $12 members, $8 non-members. Limit 20. Register at 716 664-6256.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Father’s Day Suncatchers: part 2
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12:30 p.m. Completing the project which began June 7. For ages 3 to 16. Bring 3-5″ lid from cottage cheese or yogurt container. Some lids available. Register at 716 934-3468.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Inaugural Bluebird Fest
311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free, family-friendly. Guided walks, children’s nature art activities, exhibits, speakers, build, take home bluebird box for $5 donation.
Lake Erie State Park program
5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 11 a.m.: butterfly walk, 1 p.m.: nature photography. Bring phone, camera.
Lily Dale Funfest
Arts, crafts vendors in or out of auditorium, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mini readings $20 mini readings 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., first come, first serve. No gate fee for visitors. 50/50 drawing at 6:30 p.m. Also community-wide yard sales 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lakeshore Humane Society Father’s Day weekend drive-thru/ pick-up Weidner’s chicken barbecue
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk noon to 3 p.m. $15 tickets include a half chicken, buttered potatoes, cole slaw, roll, butter. Purchase pre-sale tickets by June 5 online at lakeshorehumanesociety.org (see the LHS homepage) or in-person at LHS Open Adoption Hours, Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. Pre-sale ticket purchase strongly encouraged; a limited number of dinners might be available the day of the event but not assured. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. All proceeds benefit the efforts of the Lakeshore Humane Society to provide safe, loving homes for dogs and cats in need. For details, see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or LHS’s Facebook page, or call 716-672-1991.Saturday LHS Open Adoption Hours will be held as usual from noon to 3 p.m.
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.
Art & Architecture On Screen: Michelangelo – Love and Death
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $15, $10 students. A cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe, great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican.
Main Street Studios presents: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. A musical reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The story follows Joseph, who is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Another performance at 7:30 p.m. $15. For tickets, details, see www.mainstreetstudios.org.
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “Duke Bluebeard’s Castle”
39 W. Main St., 2 p.m. One-Act Opera by Bela Bartok. Online tickets adults $17.85, seniors $12.51, students $7.18. See gowandahollywoodtheater.com. At the door, adults $15, seniors $10, students $5.
SINGO (Best of Country Vol.1) at Liberty Vineyards
2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 3 to 5 p.m. Like bingo but with your favorite tunes. Listen for the songs and mark your card. If you get five in a row, yell “Singo!” and win a great prize from Liberty. Free to attend and play. Beverages and snacks available for purchase.
Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal
Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.
Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market
Train Depot, 16 Water St., Mayville, 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.
Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal
Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is pulled pork sandwich, scalloped potatoes, applesauce, vegetable and cookie. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.
21 Brix summer kick-off party featuring Porcelain Bus Drivers
21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland., 6 to 9 p.m.
Cinema Series: “The Amateur”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Rami Malik stars as an introverted CIA decoder who seeks revenge when his wife is killed in a terror attack. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.