THURSDAY, AUG. 21

Fire Lights Music & Arts Festival

Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corners Road, Panama. Four-day immersive music, arts festival, fire, LED flow performances. Camping available.

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.

CHQ Chamber Gold Tournament

Peek’n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Road, Clymer, shotgun start, 10 a.m. Lunch, snacks, dinner, prizes. Can add $30 Super Pack. Register at www.chamberrsvp.org

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. Super Hero puzzles to color.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Drop in LEGO Club”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. All ages. No registration required. .

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.

Jumpstart to Third Thursday

Third Street, Jamestown, 4 p.m. Face painting by Patti; musical acts: Daniel Cecil; Michael Gerholdt.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: “Yarn Stick Figures”

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 5 p.m. Ages 8+. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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 amazing owls

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..

St. Monica Prayer group

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

Music on the Pier Summer Concert – Dance Night

6 p.m. opener: “Ion Sky.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Flipside.” 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.

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Free event. This month: opening act Elektra Kings, headliner Damone Jackson Outcome. Bring seating..

Music in Ryckman Park: “$2 Bill”

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 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716 672-1991 for information.

Chautauqua County Historical Society presents: video walking tour of Point Chautauqua

Chautauqua Town Hall, Veterans’ Memorial meeting room, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Presenter: local historian, photojournalist, author Jane Currie.

Songwriters Circle at Lake Shore Center for the Arts

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Chelsea O’Donnell, David M. Miller, Buck Quigley, Lauren Clifford.

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. 22

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.

Silver Creek Central School classes of 1960 through 1970 reunion

Silver Creek Village Ballpark, noon to 3 p.m. Bring table service, dish to pass.

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.

Fredonia Farm Festival

Barker Common, 4 to 9 p.m. Craft, food vendors, entertainment. Music by “Two Towns.” Cornhole tournament. Children’s movie night showing of “A Minecraft Movie” at dusk. Can recycle old eyeglasses at Lions’ Club booth.

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.: nature craft; 7 p.m.: evening bird walk.

Celtic Festival and Gathering of the Clans

Mayville Lakeside Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Weekend includes pipe bands, Scottish heavy athletes, Celtic music, Celtic and craft vendors, music, food, beer, wine garden, old fashioned fiddle session, Scottish and Irish dancers, kids’ area with clan hunt. Entertainers performing during the weekend include Tuatha Dea, Emerald Isle, Celtic Creek, Step N Time, Water Horse, The Fiddle Session. Bring seating. $15 general admission, $10 seniors ages 60+, veterans, children 13, under free. Purchase tickets at www.96thhighlanders.com

Fredonia High School Class of 1960 65th reunion gathering

Coughlin’s Pub, 47 W. Main St., Fredonia, 6:30 p.m.

Westfield Summer Recreation presents outdoor movie “Wicked”

Moore Park, dusk, bring seating. Free event, adults must accompany children. Enforced smoke-free, pet-free, alcohol-free environment. Concession stand by Westfield Memorial Hospital of AHN.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23

Fredonia Farm Festival

Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Craft vendors, food, entertainment, farm-based presentations. Junior farmers’ tent, Story time at noon, arts/crafts projects, basket raffle, young entrepreneurs’ tent, photo booth. Live cooking demos. Can recycle old eyeglasses at Lions’ Club booth.

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.

Celtic Festival and Gathering of the Clans

Mayville Lakeside Park, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekend includes pipe bands, Scottish heavy athletes, Celtic music, Celtic and craft vendors, music, food, beer, wine garden, old fashioned fiddle session, Scottish and Irish dancers, kids’ area with clan hunt. Entertainers performing during the weekend include Tuatha Dea, Emerald Isle, Celtic Creek, Step N Time, Water Horse, The Fiddle Session. Bring seating. $15 general admission, $10 seniors ages 60+, veterans, children 13, under free. Purchase tickets at www.96thhighlanders.com

Fredonia Presbyterian Church annual yard sale

219 Central Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Supports local organizations.

Chautauqua County History Expo

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free, public welcome. Vendors include historical organizations, museums, libraries, genealogical societies, lineage societies, local historians, local history authors. Lectures include the opening of the Erie Canal (11 a.m.), General Lafayette’s 1825 visit to WNY, (1 p.m.), Arthur Wellington Anderson, County’s first (but unofficially designated) County Historian (2 p.m.), Chautauqua County’s connection to the Revolutionary War ( 3 p.m.). For details, see CHQHistoryexpo.com.

Ripley Library presents: Boomer Tales with Robyn Near Albright, Mary Ellen Humphrey

64 W. Main St., 11 a.m. Workshop open to everybody, any age, any level of writing experience. Published writers share their journeys.

St. Rose of Lima Feast Day Mass and luncheon

9 Center St., Forestville, noon, pot-luck luncheon follows.

Roger’s Bird-Day Bash at RTPI

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, noon to 4 p.m. All-out musical festival with 5 live acts, local food trucks, all day admission to the museum, access to exhibitions. $20 presale through Aug. 22, $25 at door, $10 kids under 10, under 2 free.

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.

Mary E. Seymour Library ice cream social

22 N. Main St., Stockton, 12 to 2 p.m. Free event, cones, sundaes for participants.

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.: amphibians/reptiles; 3 p.m.: black bears.

Playground Drama Camp public performance: “The Lion King Kids”

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

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

Long Point State Park evening bird 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.

Fredonia High School Class of 1960 65th reunion dinner

White Inn, 52 E. Main St., Fredonia.