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SATURDAY, AUG. 2

Bemus Point Summer Fest

Sales, dining, live music, fun.

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley. Gates open at 8 a.m., vendors usually at 11 a.m., midway 1 p.m. Grandstand event Monster Truck Rally at 1:30 p.m.; Demolition Derby and Bus Demo at 6:30 p.m. For details, see www.carrarauguscofair.com

Westfield Flea Market

Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees breakfast

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

Trinity Lutheran Church indoor yard sale

15 Porter Ave., Silver Creek, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Amish novels, games, craft supplies, greeting cards, tools. Each child receives free book of choice, pencil. 50% of proceeds benefit Irving Fire Department.

Sherman Days

SCS Basketball 5k run/walk, vendors, Free Little Library ribbon-cutting, parade at 11 a.m., raffle, volleyball tournament, chicken barbecues, games, duck race at 2 p.m., cow chip bingo at 2 p.m., activities at Yorker Museum, horse/wagon rides, petting zoo, longhorns. Music: Fractures at 12 p.m.; Brian Chase at 3:30 p.m.; Juvenile Characteristics at 8 p.m.

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.

Can drive for The Lord’s Vineyard School

School site (former St. Hyacinth’s School), Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Proceeds go toward refurbishing school kitchen.

Ronnie’s Way 5k

Washington, Eleventh streets, Jamestown, 9:30 a.m. $10. Proceeds fund Ron Graham Memorial Fund at Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Registration ends 6:59 p.m. Aug. 1. See runsignup.com

Chautauqua Region Vintage Book and Paper Show and Sale

Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5.Antiquarian books, photography, fine art prints, maps, children’s books, local history, sheet music, ephemera, post cards, comic books, historic documents, magazines, trade cards, Americana. Proceeds benefit Jamestown Trolley Car #93 restoration project.

Fenton History Center Historic Tour: Riverwalk Tour

Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown. Learn about changes over the last 200 years along the Chadakoin River. Tour guide: Andrew Kolstee. $12 members, $8 non-members. Limit 20. Register at 716 664-6256.

America’s Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. New York wineries, New York distilleries, cideries, other craft beverage producers. Food trucks, food vendors, local craft vendors, artisans, free food demos, wine demos. Chain saw carving demos. Music by Midnight Recovery, West of the Mark. For details and tickets, see agcfestival.com. Camping available. After party 6 to 10 p.m. All ticket holders welcome.

Cassadaga Branch of Mary Seymour Libraries rubber duck event

18 Maple Ave., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free, all ages. Meet Waddles, the Cassadaga duck, complete a scavenger hunt and upload pictures, win a prize.

Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of WNY Dunkirk Community and Wellness Day

Washington Park, 501 Park Ave., noon to 4 p.m. Public welcome.

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.

Long Point State Park wild edible plants

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.

“Color the Library”

James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All ages, children under 9 require adult assistance. Create art to display around the library.

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market

Train Depot, St., 16 Water St., Mayville, 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.

Gerry Rodeo and barbecue

4351 Route 60, Gerry Rodeo VFD Grounds. Kids’ rodeo for ages 3 to 8, registration at 3 p.m., event at 4 p.m. Western beef barbecue at 5 p.m. 8 p.m. rodeo featuring PRCA events, bareback bronc, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, 20 vendor midway. Advance ticket purchase required for rodeo at www.gerryrodeo.org or call 716 985-4847. Stompin’ out breast cancer day – wear pink. Donations accepted for Roswell Park Breast Cancer Research Fund.

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.: wacky watercolors; ask naturalist; 6 p.m.: Creek Bend.

Cardinal Mindszenty High School reunion for all classes

Elks Lodge, 428 Central Ave., 6 p.m.Cash bar, no reservations needed. Short entertainment program to benefit Northern Chautauqua Catholic School.

Murder at the Luau at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner with WNY Improv. Tickets are limited. Visit libertywinery.com for menu and details

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Juice Box Organic One Act Play Festival – Dramas

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Lake Shore Center for the Arts Juice Box Organic One Act Play Festival. For tickets, see lakeshorecenterforthearts.com

“Groundhog Day the Musical”

Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

Cinema Series: “Cat Video Fest”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Compilation reel of latest, best cat videos. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students. Proceeds benefit Lakeshore Humane Society.

SUNDAY, AUG. 3

Bemus Point Summer Fest

Sales, dining, live music, fun.

Stephen’s Run 6K

Long Point State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 9 a.m. Cross country race in memory of Stephen Pangborn, 16 year-old runner who succumbed to cancer. Proceeds benefit the Stephen Pangborn memorial scholarship fund. $32.80 $7 charge to enter park.

Mass for Living, Deceased Cardinal Mindszenty Monarch Nation

Holy Trinity Worship Site, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m.

America’s Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 12 to 5 p.m. New York wineries, New York distilleries, cideries, other craft beverage producers. Food trucks, food vendors, local craft vendors, artisans, free food demos, wine demos. Chain saw carving demos. Music by Black Widow. For details and tickets, see agcfestival.com.

Sherman Days

Car Cruise noon to 4 p.m., vendors, live music with Michael Aarons 1 to 4 p.m.

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/august-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.

East Otto Historical Museum open house

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

Sippin’ Sundays featuring Jess Bennett Duo

21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland., 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy favorite glass of wine, relax on porch.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Juice Box Organic One Act Play Festival final performance top 3 comedies, top 3 dramas

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. For tickets, see lakeshorecenterforthearts.com

“Groundhog Day the Musical”

Lucille Ball Little Theatre, 18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $17 to $25.

MONDAY, AUG. 4

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 presents: Movie Monday – “Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest” (G)

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, AUG. 5

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers 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.

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.

TCC Health community picnic

Salvation Army, 704 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free backpacks filled with school supplies for first 300 children attending (children must be accompanied by adult). Also family activities, music, food.

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.

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.

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

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.

Silver Creek music in the park presents: “Furious George”

Village Ball Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Bring own chairs, coolers. Food trucks, vendors on site. Classic cars welcome.

Dunkirk’s National Night Out

Washington Park, 501 Park Ave., 6:30 p.m. Free event For all ages, hosted by Dunkirk Police Department. Dunkirk Police, Fire Departments with vehicles, McGruff the Crime Dog, items for children, bouncehouses, music by Two Towns, refreshments, free car seat inspections. Parents should not send children to the park alone. Movie in the park “Inside Out 2” at dusk.

Cinema Series: “Cat Video Fest”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Compilation reel of latest, best cat videos. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students. Proceeds benefit Lakeshore Humane Society.

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