THURSDAY, AUG. 7

National Walleye Tour preliminary event

Dunkirk Pier, 7 a.m. take offs, 3:15 p.m. weigh in shows both days.

CHQ Professionals Group coffee meet-up

Full Strength Coffee Company 55 E. Main St., Westfield, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Free, open to all. Opportunity to network, exchange ideas, strengthen community ties.

Wall of Death, Vintage Motorcycle Thrill Show

Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, 1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 20 minute performances 6 times throughout the day. Music, bikes, high-octane energy. Free event.

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.

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.

TCC Health community picnic

The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute St., 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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: End of summer party

536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Refreshments with reading prizes..

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.

Lucille Ball Comedy Center Festival

Various Jamestown venues, times, prices. Programs include Yes, and: the History of Improv; Archives Encounter: Pat Paulsen for President; 110 Years of Lenny Bruce; Live from New York: It’s a Talk; Tropicana Dinner: and the Winner is … Desilu Studios; Desilu’s 75th Anniversary Ball; Comedy Late Night.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Up Your Coloring Skills – Learn to Draw Patterns, Add Textures to Coloring Projects

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 3 p.m. All ages. Drop in. No registration required.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main St., Forestville, 1 to 5 p.m. Fruits, vegetables, locally-raised free-range poultry, meats, baked goods, flowers, locally crafted Artisan creations, SNAP/EBT accepted.

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. Friendship bracelets.

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.

Long Point State Park squirrels

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 white garage along Point Trail.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact the library at 716 366-2511 to reserve the book of the month.

Music on the Pier Summer Concert – Country Night

6 p.m. opener: “Kody & Herren.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Fuzzy & The Rustbelts.” 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 Ryckman Park: “Pat Cook’s The Women of Country”

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

Live on the Lake in Lakewood

Hartley Park, Terrace and Chautauqua Avenues, 7 p.m. Bring seating.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic session

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection.

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, AUG. 8

National Walleye Tour preliminary event

Dunkirk Pier, 7 a.m. take offs, 3:15 p.m. weigh in shows both days. Free community kids’ fishing clinic follows show.

Cattoopalooza Tattoo, Music Festival

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Weekend includes bands, tattoo competitions, food trucks, car show, more. Bands: Under the Black, High Pines, Gods Love, Daze Ago. Tattoos: small color, small black and gray, traditional. Fresh tattoos done at show.

Wall of Death, Vintage Motorcycle Thrill Show

Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, 1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 20 minute performances 6 times throughout the day. Music, bikes, high-octane energy. Free event.

Lucille Ball Comedy Center Festival

Various Jamestown venues, times, prices. Programs include Archives Encounter: Madelyn Pugh, Girl Writer; Lucille Ball’s Hometown Tour; Kids Comedy Workshop; Live from New York: It’s a Talk!; Tropicana Lunch: Babalu Music; Lucy-Desi Superfan Trivia; A Scatalogical Movement Through Comedy; Tropicana Dinner: On the Lot at Desilu; 100 years of Lenny Bruce; Comedy Late Night.

Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends welcome.

Darwin R. Barker Library hosts Magician Cris Johnson presents: The Magic of Color

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.

CHQ Chamber Elected Officials Panel Luncheon

Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, noon. Guests: NYS Senator George Borrello, Assemblyman Andrew Molitar, County Executive PJ Wendel. Moderated Q & A. $30 per person. Pre-registration required by Aug. 1. See www.chqchamber.org

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: Wondermakers Interactive Theater

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m. Gail Gordon returns with 2 new stories. Participatory show that includes, puppets, dancing, sword fight. AImed toward ages 3 to 10 with families .

Rockin’ the Downs concert :”The Commodores” with special guest Will Holton

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

St. Paul Lutheran Church chicken barbecue

334 Temple St., Fredonia. $15. Call 716 672-6731 for presale tickets.

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.: Pirate ship craft. 7 p.m.: shipwrecks.

“Groundhog Day the Musical”

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

SATURDAY, AUG. 9

Cattoopalooza Tattoo, Music Festival

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Weekend includes bands, tattoo competitions, food trucks, car show, more. Bands:Foot Steps, Twenty Eighth Creek, Tim the Truth, Junkbutton, STEMM. Tattoos: medium color, medium black and gray, sacred geometry. Fresh tattoos done at show.

Wall of Death, Vintage Motorcycle Thrill Show

Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, 1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 20 minute performances 6 times throughout the day. Music, bikes, high-octane energy. Free event. Also Dyno shootout.

Lucille Ball Comedy Center Festival

Various Jamestown venues, times, prices. Programs include Archives encounter: Dick Van Dyke’s Centennial Year; Lucille Ball’s Hometown Tour; Kids Comedy workshop; I Love Lucy Trivia 101; Yes, and: the History of Improv; Tropicana Lunch: On the Lot at Desilu; Behind the Laughter: Remembering Bob Carroll Jr.; Live from New York: It’s a Talk!; A Scatological Movement Through Comedy; Tropicana Dinner: And the Winner is .. Desilu Studios; Block Party at the National Comedy Center; An Evening with Jon Stewart; Comedy Late Night.

Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament

SUNY JCC physical education complex parking lot. Various categories.

Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival

Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 1 Dunham Ave., Celoron. 10 or 20 participants paddle in unison to power 31-foot canoe through designated course. Drummer sits in bow to motivate, keep paddlers in sync. Steer person will be provided to guide boat. Also food, craft vendors. GCFU Rubber Ducky Race at 2 p.m. benefits Chautauqua Lake Association; Chautauqua County Samaritan House, Inc.; Filling the Gap; Chautauqua Lake Rowing Association; Blue Star Mothers holiday care packages, Toys for Kids.

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.

Harley Davidson of Jamestown DYNO Shootout

1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Each rider has one run on the dynamometer to test horsepower. Prizes, food truck, live music, jumpstart experience. For details contact kayla@falconerpowersports.com

Silver Creek Village Wide Sales

Includes Trinity Lutheran Church hot dog sale, 15 Porter Ave.

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.

Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans of all ages encouraged to drop in for coffee and conversation. For details, call Barb Cessna 716 664-6256.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Nature in Color, Pattern and texture

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by Aug 7. Register at auduboncnc.org/august-little-explorers.

Fenton History Center Historic Tours: Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys

Begins at 10:30 a.m. at Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St. Learn about the “impolite” realities of the industrial movement in the last half of the nineteenth century. $12 members, $8 non-members. Limit 20. Register at 716 664-6256.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Kids Triathlon

Cassadaga Beach, 10 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. Register at 716 353-1288.

Next Chapter Bookstore presents: Visit with local romance author Joan Wahl

12 Park Place, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 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.

Lake Erie State Park program

5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 1:30 p.m.: watercolors, 3 p.m.: photography..

Playground Drama Camp public performance: “Beetlejuice Junior”

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

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market and Classic Car Show to benefit Inspire Good of WNY, Inc.

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

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is sloppy Joes, pasta salad, chips, fruited jello and cookie. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Fredonia Ukulele

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Play immediately at all ability levels. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Play, sing or listen. Come and go as desired.

Long Point State Park pollinator walk

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 6 to 7 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the Point Trailhead.

Erie Zoo presents: “Felines & Wines”

423 W. 38th St., 6 to 9 p.m. Adults-only featuring fine wines, meads, spirits, live music, local vendors, up-close big cat training demos. For details, see eriezoo.org.events/felines-wines

75th birthday bash for Dunkirk and Cardinal Mindszenty High School classes of 1968

American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Cocktail hour 6 p.m., followed by light buffet supper. $15 per person. For details, call Jim Bradley (DHS) 716 366-8937 or Mary Moldenhauer Gier (CMHS) at 716 498-8850.

“Groundhog Day the Musical”

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