Coming up …
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
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.
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.
Fredonia-Pomfret Recreation Department picnic in the park with Nickel City Reptile
Barker Common Gazebo, downtown Fredonia, 12 to 1 p.m. Fun-filled animal show.
Darwin R. Barker Library Mahjongg (American)
7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. Open play sessions.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: STEM experiments with color
536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 366-2511.
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.
Brocton-Portland Water Committee meeting
Village Hall, 34 W. Main St., Brocton, 4:30 p.m.
CHQ Chamber Business After Hours
Cabana Sam’s, 1028 S. Shore Dr., Irving,, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, network with others. Bring business cards. Each Chamber member can send 2 people for free. $10 for non-members or those over the 2-person limit. Pre-register at www.chqchamber.org
Music at the Point Concert Series – “The Trend”
Point Gratiot Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring folding chair. Ice cream available for purchase.
Celoron Summer Concert Series – “The Assembly”
Desi Arnaz BandShell, Celoron Park, 21 Boulevard Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. Free event.
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Crafty Diem
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. Project TBA.
Erie Philharmonic free concert
Gibson Park, North East, PA, 7 p.m.
Movies at the Reg: “The Phoenician Scheme”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Espionage dark comedy with ensemble cast including Tom Hanks, Bill Murray.Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Bemus Point summer movie “Cars”
Village Park,1 Lakeside Drive, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Bring seating, pack a picnic. Free event.
THURSDAY, JULY 24
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 Guest Artist Chloe Vecchio
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 12. Explore kindness with books, art project inspired by Shel Silverstein’s book “The Giving Tree.” Pre-registration required. 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.
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.
Long Point State Park nature photography
4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 1 to 2 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at white garage along Point Trail.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Tie dye T-shirts
536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Bring your own t-shirt to dye. 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.
Centaur Stride Community Clinic
8488 Jones Road, Sherman, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Topic: “Let’s Talk About the Continuum of Mental Health.” Speaker: Rachel Mesmer Ludwig, Project Coordinator for Chautauqua County Dept. of Mental Health. 30 minute interactive session, followed by opportunity for guided barn tour at Centaur Stride. Free event, public welcome. See Centaur Stride Facebook page for details.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Yarn Wrapped Animals
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 5 p.m. Ages 8 plus. Create dog, cat, snake, bird or fish using cardboard, yarn, buttons. Pre-registration required, choose template at that time. Call 716 934-3468.
Art on the Lake
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 5 to 7 p.m. Free celebration, have opportunity to view, purchase original art from Aspiring Artists. Light appetizers, refreshments. For details, call Shana at 716 505-5512.
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum author presentation with Suzanne Cope
7 Day St., Fredonia, 6 p.m. The author will share excerpts from her book “Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis.” The museum will offer an exhibit of materials from Cope’s research in Italy along local artifacts and a recreation of a partisan uniform. A reception with music from the period will follow.
Music on the Pier Summer Concert – Roots Rock Night
6 p.m. opener: “Grosh.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Uncle Ben’s Remedy.” Concession vendors, Boardwalk, pier merchants open. Bring folding chair.
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.
Music in Chang Hu Park: Crash Cadillac
W. Main Street, Gowanda, 6 to 8 p.m.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: author visit, book discussion with Suzanne Cope
7 Day St., Fredonia, 6 p.m. The author discusses her book “Women of War.” The true stories of the Italian assassins , spies and couriers who fought the Nazis.
Music in Ryckman Park: “Scott McElhaney, Bill Piper”
Fay and Green streets, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Ahira Hall Memorial Library.
Main Street Studios presents: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Four young lovers, a Duke and his fiance, a group of factory workers putting on a play – what could go wrong? Original music, seasoned actors, first timers on stage, full circle performance as Midsummer was the first summer Shakespeare production in Chautauqua County in 2017. $15,, $10 students/seniors. Presale tickets recommended, available at mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz.
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 25
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School indoor yard sale
336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.
YWCA’s 53rd annual Arts and Crafts Festival
Downtown Westfield, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Over 150 vendors. Home decor, gourmet foods, jewelry, toys, clothing, metal sculptures, original art, more. Food vendors. Proceeds from booth rentals help YWCA in its mission to empower women, eliminate racism. Additional parking at Westfield Academy and Central School parking lot with shuttle service available.
Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue annual yard sale
7540 N. Gale St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Support the mission of NCCR. For details, call 716 326-2015 or see www.caninerescue.org.
Darwin R. Barker Library hosts The Omnipresent Puppet Theatre presents: “Hansel and Gretel”
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.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Friday craft – penguin magnet
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 366-2511.
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.
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: Free Form Fridays
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Variety of activities will be set up for kids ages 6+, teens, families.
Castleman Quartet Program Faculty Recital: Sonata Recitals
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4 p.m.
Rockin’ the Downs concert :”Little River Band” with special guest “Ambrosia”
Batavia Downs, 8315 Park Road, Batavia, outside on racetrack, 4 p.m. Under 18 must be accompanied by 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.: Christmas ornament craft, 7 p.m.: Christmas trivia..
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring Jazz Crossing 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary drink from the Southern Tier Brewing Company or the RTPI bar, light bites by Elegant Edibles Catering, live music. Access to current exhibits. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts Juice Box Organic One Act Play Festival – Comedies
The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. For tickets, see lakeshorecenterforthearts.com
1891 Fredonia Opera House presents: “A Hard Day’s Night!”
9 Church St., 7 p.m. Celebrate the Beatles’ first film. Ticket price: $1. The original 1964 film at the 1964 price. Purchase at the door.
Movies at the Reg: “Materialists”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A young New York City matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) is torn between the perfect match (Pedro Pascal) and her imperfect ex (Chris Evans).Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Main Street Studios presents: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Four young lovers, a Duke and his fiance, a group of factory workers putting on a play – what could go wrong? Original music, seasoned actors, first timers on stage, full circle performance as Midsummer was the first summer Shakespeare production in Chautauqua County in 2017. $15 , $10 students/seniors. Presale tickets recommended, available at mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz.