Coming up …
TUESDAY, JULY 8
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explorers Story Time
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 0 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: Library Outbound with Engaged Community Youth
Ryckman Park, Fay and Green Streets, Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for kids, teens, families – crafts, activities, music, snacks.
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 speaker David Hazelton.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
Laurel Run Special edition of OBSERVER
On sale for $2, in downtown Fredonia by community volunteers; also Tim Hortons locations in Dunkirk, Fredonia, Cassadaga, Silver Creek, Irving. Proceeds benefit The Resource Center
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.
North East PA Firemen’s Cherry Festival
Heard Park, details TBA
Darwin R. Library presents: The Prismatic Prodigies
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children going into third grade through going into eighth grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Read, learn, play, create.
Darwin R. Barker Library Mahjongg (American)
7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. Open play sessions.
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Game On!
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Variety of board, card, video games available to play in library. Kids ages 6+, teens, families.
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.
Music at the Point Concert Series – “Darkwater Duo”
Point Gratiot Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring folding chair.
Celoron Summer Concert Series – “The In Crowd”
Desi Arnaz BandShell, Celoron Park, 21 Boulevard Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. Free event.
Sunset Sounds on the Lake Featuring Shadyside
Findley Lake Gazebo, Main St., 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Bibliomaniacs Book Club
Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Snacks, conversations.
Fenton History Center presents: Rails to Trails: Namesakes and Trailblazers Along the Trail
67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Author, Rails to Trails supporter Wendy Lewellen will discuss stories about the namesakes, trailblazers along the trail. Free event, donations appreciated. Public welcome.
Movies at the Reg: ” Pavement”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Documentary about American Indie Band Pavement. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
THURSDAY, JULY 10
CHQ Professionals Group coffee meet-up
St. Stephen’s Cafe, 2 W. Main St., Brocton 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.
North East PA Firemen’s Cherry Festival
Heard Park, details TBA
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime with guest artist Karen Taverna
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 12. Stories about color, art. Marble painting. Pre-registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.
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.
Infinity Drum Circle
James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, front lawn, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drums, other percussion instruments provided or bring own.
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.
Long Point State Park ferns/nature hike
4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 1 to 2 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the Point Trailhead.
Forestville Farmers’ Market
Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.
Gowanda Farmers’ Market
Behind stores on Main Street, 2 to 6 p.m.
Midway State Park program
4859 Route 430, Bemus Point. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. 2:30 to 3 p.m. Midway craft.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Play, create, inspire, imagine. For ages 6+, families.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Animal Collage Art
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 p.m. All ages. Fill outline of variety of animals using magazines, other pre-printed materials. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Needle Felting workshop with local artist Emma De La Laine
7 Day St., Fredonia, 4 to 6 p.m. Materials fee $15. Pre-registration at 716 672-8051. Adults, children 10+ with an adult. Learn to needle felt sculpt a lightweight sleeping fox..
CHQ Chamber at the Fairgrounds
1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 5 to 7 p.m. Dunkirk, Fredonia businesses welcome to showcase their products, services, network. General public invited. Food, beverages can be purchased from midway vendors. Not designed for craft vendors, but for Chamber member businesses, who must provide own tables, materials. See chqchamber.org for details.
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.
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.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Poetry reading with Karen J. Weyant
15 Main St., 7 p.m. Poet Weyant will share about her work and her writing journey.
Music on the Pier Summer Concert – 90’s Night
6 p.m. opener: “White Bronco.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Nineties by Nature.” Concession vendors, Boardwalk, pier merchants open. Bring folding chair.
Music in Ryckman Park: “Cassadaga Area Concert Band”
Fay and Green streets, Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Ahira Hall Memorial Library.
Music in Chang Hu Park: Paul Zittel and Pure Country
W. Main Street, Gowanda, 6:30 p.m.
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/.