Coming up …
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Findley Lake Nature Trails Race Around the Lake, Fun Walk
Findley Lake Gazebo, Main Street, registration starts at 6:30 a.m., race/walk at 8 a.m.
Great Blue Heron Music Festival
Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Three days of music, dancing, camping. Prices $58 to $275.
11th annual Marauder Trotter Run/Walk 5K
Wright Park, sign-up 7 to 8:30 a.m., race begins at 9 a.m. For details, call DJ Wilson 716 785-1537. Proceeds support the DHS Class of 1989 Memorial Scholarship.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Music Festival Jazz and Large Ensembles concert
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1:30 p.m.
Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market
Train Depot, St., 16 Water St., Mayville, 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.
Lake Erie State Park program
5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 4 p.m.: Patriotic frame craft/puzzle; Ask Naturalist; 6 p.m. Davis and Eng..
SUNDAY, JULY 6
Great Blue Heron Music Festival
Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Three days of music, dancing, camping. Prices $58 to $275.
Lake Shore Street Rod Association annual Harbor Cruise
Point Gratiot Park, NY 5 and Point Drive W., Dunkirk, noon to 5 p.m. DJ Ray the Fat Man Heron, live music with Hooman Band, Mike Porpiglia’s chicken barbecue, Main Street Ice Cream of Hamburg, Westfield Main Diner, La Casa D’Mangia Inc., Stockton Hotel, Spanish food, french fries, Tony’s Concessions, Charlie’s Curly Fries, Arly & Izzy’s, Old Fashioned Lemonade, more. 50/50 raffle. Donations accepted at the park gate. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua County Veterans’ Endowment Fund, Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels, Lakeshore Humane Society.
Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register at auduboncnc.org/July-first-sunday
Cassadaga Farmers’ Market
Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.
Long Point State Park Eagle watercolors
4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 1 to 2 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the white Garage along Point Trail.
East Otto Historical Museum open house
8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.
Lakewood Community Development Corporation presents: Rock the Lake
Hartley Park, Summit Avenue, Lakewood, 2 to 5 p.m. Free country show with Sean Patrick McGraw and the James’s, also featuring the Drye’s from Nashville. Bring seating, buy a snack at a food truck.
She Sings Cafe presents: She is Safe book study
95 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 4 p.m. Discussion of “Healing from Hidden Abuse,” by Shannon Thomas. Text 412 608-7194 to RSVP.
MONDAY, JULY 7
Darwin R. Library presents: The Masterpiece Makers
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Children going into pre-k through going into second grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Choose Mondays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 2 p.m. through first week in August. Read, learn, play, create.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Movie Monday
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. Family friendly movies, activities.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Flower Pounding with Brenda Nickerson
15 Main St., 5 p.m. Learn which wild flowers/leaves work best, how hard to pound for desired results. $10 per person. Call 716 962-5885 to register.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library G.N.O.M.E.S. Library Volunteer Group
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome.
TUESDAY, JULY 8
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explorers Story Time
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 7 and a grown up. Theme-based stories, activities followed by free play.
Memory Cafe with Sukanya Burman Dance
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Third floor Media Arts Studio, enter at 108 E. Third St., Jamestown, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free respite, arts program for those with memory issues, their caregivers, family friends. Music performances, crafts, easy activities, light refreshments. Participate or observe. Register at 716 484-7070 by the prior day. Donations welcome.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group
Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12:30 p.m. Handicapped accessible.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
Dunkirk Public Library summer carnival
536 Central Ave., 2 to 3:30 p.m. Games, prizes, refreshments. Free event.
Darwin R. Library presents: The Masterpiece Makers
7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Children going into pre-k through going into second grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Choose Mondays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 2 p.m. through first week in August. Read, learn, play, create.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka!
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for elementary ages STEAM based activities.
St. Joseph’s bingo
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Silver Creek music in the park presents: “Party McFly”
Village Ball Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Bring own chairs, coolers. Food trucks, vendors on site. Classic cars welcome.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Van Gogh Flowers
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. All ages. Create paper flowers for library display based on Van Gogh’s “Sunflower” painting. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Historical Society of Brocton & Portland present: Threads of History
Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers.
