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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, fun with friends.

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.

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. Music at 11 a.m. with Ben and Scott.

Dunkirk Beach Bash

Wright Park, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dunkirk First Ward Falcons 50th Anniversary Fastpitch Softball tournament, pickleball tournament, vendors, inflatables, dunk tank, beach games, more At Wright Beach DJ Gould noon to 2 p.m. On Beach Dog Grill stage Melissa Sauers 2 to 5 p.m.; DJ Giulia Guiffre 5 to 8 p.m.; two For Flinching 8 to 11 p.m.

Ashville Days

Begins 9 a.m., all day craft fair, food, music, kids’ activities, yard sales, raffles, bike judging at 10:30 a.m., parade at 11 a.m. bed races, cornhole tournament, 10 p.m. fireworks.

Drake’s Journey Motorcycle Ride

Starts, ends at Jamestown Harley-Davidson, 1951 E. Main St., Falconer. Registration begins 9 a.m. Kickstands up 11 a.m. Registration $15 per bike, includes passenger. Raffle baskets, food truck, 50/50, t-shirts for sale. Proceeds benefit pediatric cancer patients at Oishei Children’s Hospital. For details, call 716 582-2256..

Scandinavian Folk Festival featuring ABBAMANIA

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. midsummer celebration; 8 p.m. ABBAMANIA concert. Authentic Scandinavian culture, food, music, shops, crafts, lectures, workshops, more.

Chautauqua County Historical Society Antique Show

Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 20 dealers. Admission $10 per person, $15 per couple. Furniture, glassware, silver, jewelry, books, more.

Brocton-Portland Democratic Committee caucus

Portland Town Hall, 87 W. Main St., 10 a.m. For details call 716 785-2723. Anyone welcome, but only Brocton – Portland registered Democrats can nominate and vote at caucus.

The Wild America Festival

Panama Rocks, 11 Rock Hill Road, Panama, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists, vendors, nature, entertainment, more.

Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size. Other open hours are Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.

Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard, Salamanca, 10 a.m. Gates, vendors open, artist demos begin. 11 a.m. Veterans Honoring followed by Suicide Prevention, Healing Presentation. 1 p.m. Dancer Grand Entry – Powwow, Social Dance contests, Intertribal, social dancing. Event runs July 19, 20. Cash, cc accepted. Veterans, active duty, children ages 0 to 4 free. Youth ages 5 to 17 one day; elders 60+ day pass $5, weekend pass $10. Adults 18 to 59 day pass $10, weekend pass $15.

Kennedy Fire Department 100 year celebration

Grand parade 10 a.m. Firemen’s grounds, firehall. Car show, bounce house, face painting, food, beverages, water battle, touch the truck, demos, contests, retrospective, music, Band Scroggins 5 p.m., Band Two Tones 6 p.m. Bring chairs. Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

Kennedy Fire Department 100 year celebration

Chicken barbecue noon until sold out.

Veterans 4 Christ brunch

Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active military personnel plus a guest. Guest speaker Barb Cessna from Fenton History Center will discuss programs for veterans, active-duty military. For details, call Wes Tessey, 716 640-9883.

Fenton History Center Historic Tour: Jamestown trolley

Meet at Ideal Coatings, 1862 Delaware Ave., Falconer, 10:30 a.m. Learn about the Jamestown Street Railway Car #93 Restoration project from project founder Bob Johnson, $12 prospective members, $8 members. Limit 20. Pre-purchase tickets. Register at 716 664-6256.

Centaur Stride Open House

8488 Jones Road, Sherman, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rider demonstrations, tours of the facility, information on programs and volunteer opportunities, Meet & Greet Our Therapy Horses, with a treat station and introduction to riding (small donations). Fundraising efforts continue with our 22 amazing baskets to be raffled off at 1 p.m. Special raffle. Featured: work of research work of Grace Graham, volunteer. Snacks, door prizes.

Mary E. Seymour Library Cassadaga Branch Superhero Storytime

18 Maple St., Cassadaga, 11 a.m. As a group, participants will come up with a super hero and youth will create their own stories using the character. Children can share their stories, display copies at the library. For details, call 716 595-3822.

Stir of Artists Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Sale

Bemus Point Village Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artisans from WNY, northern PA. Paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworking, more.

Leon Historical Society church and museum

Four corners in Leon, Route 62, open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pennyroyal Racetrack program presentation: “Race Cars – Jalopies to Hot Rods,” 2 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.

Chautauqua County Fair

1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, midway open 1 to 11 p.m. Maytum Theater: 3 p.m. Down Home Cloggers; 5 p.m. Music by Steve Spears; 8 p.m. Music by Kentuckianas Bachatero (Henry Miles). Grandstand show 7 p.m. Monster Mash Truck Show with Krazy Train, Plane Crazy.

Long Point State Park wildflower walk

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.

Playground Drama Camp public performance: “Tales of the Past: Legends of Camelot”

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 to 3:30 p.m. $15. For tickets, details, see www.mainstreetstudios.org.

Grape Discovery Center annual cruise-in by Lake Shore Street Rods Association

8305 Route 20, Westfield, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring lawn chair. 50s, 60s music, food. Awards.

Castleman Quartet Program Faculty Recital: Solos

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 3 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.: scavenger hunt; ask naturalist; 6 p.m.: Down Right Dirty.

Summer Soiree at RTPI

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. $100 single ticket; $1200 table. Music by The Assembly, hors d’oeuvres by The Catering Company WNY, open bar with wine by Johnson Estate Winery.

Cinema Series: “The Life of Chuck”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Based on a Stephen King short story, stars Tom Hiddleston. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

Castleman Quartet Program Faculty Recital: Quartets

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

SUNDAY, JULY 20

58th Annual Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Club Fly-In Breakfast

Chautauqua County Airport, 3389 Middle Road, Dunkirk, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. All you can eat. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, decaf, juice, milk. Adults $10, children 12, under $5. Pilots and their guests eat free. Opportunity to view planes on display. Craft show, sale. Airplane rides available at extra cost. 50/50, basket raffle.

Scandinavian Folk Festival

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Authentic Scandinavian culture, food, music, shops, crafts, lectures, workshops, more.

Chautauqua County Historical Society Antique Show

Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 20 dealers. Admission $10 per person, $15 per couple. Furniture, glassware, silver, jewelry, books, more.

Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard, Salamanca, 10 a.m. Gates, vendors open, artist demos begin. 11 a.m. Veterans Honoring followed by Suicide Prevention, Healing Presentation. 12 p.m. Dancer Grand Entry – Powwow, Social Dance contests, Intertribal, social dancing. Contest winners announced. Event runs July 19, 20. Cash, cc accepted. Veterans, active duty, children ages 0 to 4 free. Youth ages 5 to 17 one day; elders 60+ day pass $5, weekend pass $10. Adults 18 to 59 day pass $10, weekend pass $15.

The Wild America Festival

Panama Rocks, 11 Rock Hill Road, Panama, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists, vendors, nature, entertainment, more.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton bake sale

328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, following 10 a.m. Mass.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Weidner’s chicken barbecue

165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, front lawn, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive through or dine on premises. $15.

Stir of Artists Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Sale

Bemus Point Village Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artisans from WNY, northern PA. Paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworking, more.

SUNY Fredonia String Orchestra concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall 12:30 p.m. Free event, open to public.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.

East Otto Historical Museum open house

8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.

Chautauqua County Fair

1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, midway open 1 p.m. Maytum Theater: 10 a.m. Non-Denominational Church Service; 1 p.m. Music by Check 1,2,3; 2:30 p.m. 96th Highlanders. Grandstand show 4 p.m. Demolition Derby.

Alumni String Orchestra concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 p.m.