THURSDAY, JULY 17

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime with artist D’Arsie Manzella

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 12. Story about buttons, beads. Make button bracelet. Pre-registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

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.

Chautauqua County Fair

1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, midway open 1 to 10 p.m. Maytum Theater: 1 p.m. Baby Parade; 5 p.m. Music by Mike Gerholdt; 7 p.m. 96th Highlanders. Grandstand show 7 p.m. Empire State Truck and Tractor Pull.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Friday craft – sea beaded necklace

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 366-2511.

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.

SOAR Chapter 4-1 meeting

USW Local Union Hall, Fourth St., Dunkirk, noon, lunch follows. All SOAR members, retirees invited. For details, call 715 366-1485.

Chautauqua County Ethics Board meeting

Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, room 333, 1 p.m. For details, call 716 753-4396.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: ping pong ball tea light craft

536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 366-2511.

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: Rock art

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 p.m. Rock painting party. All ages. Pre-registration required. Call 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.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Long Point State Park fantastic fungi

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the upper picnic parking lot

Music on the Pier Summer Concert – Ladies Night

6 p.m. opener: “Silver Xtreme.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Midnight Recovery.” Concession vendors, Boardwalk, pier merchants open. Bring folding chair.

Community discussion regarding repowering former NRG power plant to nuclear

Dunkirk Common Council Chambers, 6 p.m. following Common Council meeting. Dr. Andrew Whittaker will lead discussion of “WNY and all things nuclear,” followed by Q&A opportunity for public.

St. Monica Prayer group

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 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.

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Free event. This month: Lazlo Hollyfeld, Smackdab.

Music in Chang Hu Park: JD Martin and the Smokin’ Dogs

W. Main Street, Gowanda, 6 to 8 p.m.

Annual Rosary to pray for the end of violence to all of God’s children, born and unborn

Shrine for the Unborn, St. Mary’s Cemetery, 10880 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Bring own chair, rosary.

Music in Ryckman Park: “Untouchables”

Fay and Green streets, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Ahira Hall Memorial Library.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting

Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

Rock ‘n Roll outdoor concert with New Horizons Band

Forestville American Legion, 6 Cedar St., 6:30 p.m. Concessions available to benefit “Imagine Forestville.” Bring seating.

“General Lafayette’s Visit to Chautauqua County in 1825”

Town of Chautauqua meeting room, 2 Academy St., Mayville,, 7 p.m. Presenter: Maxwell Walters, curator of Darwin R. Barker Museum. Free event, public welcome.

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, JULY 18

Traditional Laurel Relay Run from Jamestown to Dunkirk

8 a.m. opening ceremonies at The Resource Center, 75 Jones and Gifford Ave., Jamestown. 8:30 a.m. Laurel Memorial Relay Run begins; 9 a.m. Jamestown version of Laurel’s Legacy Lap for anyone with a disability, McCrea Point Park, Jones and Gifford Avenue; 12:30 to 2 p.m. Victory celebration at The Resource Center, 186 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk as runners arrive between 1 to 1:15 p.m. Free event, but participants encouraged to raise donations.

Darwin R. Barker Library hosts The Buffalo Museum of Science presents: Super Solar System

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Register at 716 672-8051.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Friday craft – Bug jar sign

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 366-2511.

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

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

Chautauqua County Fair

1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, midway open 1 to 11 p.m. 4-H meat animal sale at noon, Warren K. Brown Show Arena. Entertainment: Maytum Theater: 2 p.m. Junior Tractor Race; 3:30 p.m. Erie Italian Dance Team; 5 p.m. Danza Dance Studio; 8 p.m. Music by Kentuckianas Bachatero (Henry Miles). Grandstand show 7 p.m. Beat the Beast Bull Riders.

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.

Shakespeare at James Prendergast Library

509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. Paint a rock to add to William, the library’s new rock snake, can add poems, quotes, paint a rock to take home. Free, no registration needed. Children under age 9 require adult assistance.

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.

Castleman Quartet Program Faculty Recital: Solos

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 3 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Ice Cream Social for kids, teens, families

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3: 45 p.m. At 4 p.m. awards for annual coloring contest in memory of Pete Brown. Call the library at 716 792-9418 for ages, categories,contest details.

Rockin’ the Downs concert : “The Machine Performs Pink Floyd”

Batavia Downs, 8315 Park Road, Batavia, outside on racetrack, 4 p.m. Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bring seating. Tickets at bataviaconcerts.com

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.: space craft, 7 p.m.: constellations and moon.

Movies at the Reg: “Lilo and Stitch”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A lonely Hawaiian girl finds a fugitive alien who helps to end her broken family. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.

Castleman Quartet Program Faculty Recital: Quartets

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Free outdoor movie”Inside Out 2″

Moore Park, Route 20,Westfield, dusk. Children must be supervised by adult. Park is alcohol, smoke, pet-free. Bring seating. Concessions by Westfield Memorial Hospital of AHN.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Laurel Memorial Run/Walk

Silver Creek Village Square , 7 a.m. check-in; 8:30 a.m. 5k run/ 5k walk for disability awareness, 1k fun walk; 9 a.m. 8k running race; 10 a.m. children’s fun runs ages 7, under; 10:15 a.m. Laurel’s Legacy Lap; 10:30 a.m. awards, basket drawings. For details, call 716 483-2344, ext. 90135. See the website Laurel Memorial Run for registration costs. Proceeds go to Filling the Gap, Inc. to support services for people with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities at The Resource Center. A portion of proceeds applied to Dr. John Vona Smile Fund to enhance employment opportunities for those with disabilities.

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.