Coming up …
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20
Westfield Grape & Wine Festival
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Moore Park, corner of Main, Portage streets Westfield: pancake breakfast, vineyard tours, Westfield Farmers’, Artisans’ Market, trolley, pie eating contests, cooking with grapes class, grape pie baking class, wine class, grape pie baking contest, alternative grape dessert contest, children’s grape tent, food trucks, local vendors, artisans, kids’ activities, crafts, beverages, grape stomping contests, wine competition, karaoke. Patterson Library activities include WACS students art show; animal visits at 11 a.m.; fall fun coloring game 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield: wine tasting, museum and gift shop, vineyard tours, music on patio. Free admission, trolley between event locations. Wine-tasting, special experiences ticketed onsite. Fundraiser for Westfield Cemetery – Tours featuring local actors bringing Westfield’s historical figures back to life. Call 716 326-2154 for tickets. $25 per person
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast fundraiser
3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. Also basket raffle. Proceeds benefit NCCF Service Learning Grant Program.
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.
Harmony Historical Society Living History Fair
1943 Open Meadows Road, Asheville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event, public welcome. Live American trade demos all day long. Wagon rides, blacksmith, log hewing, sawing, weaving, hearth cooking, leathermaking, more. Best of Buffalo by Byron food truck, Cups and Cones Ice Cream. ,
Dunkirk Public Library end of summer book sale
536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Veterans 4 Christ “home-cooked” brunch
Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active military personnel plus a guest. This month, Quilts of Valor will present homemade quilts to 3 area veterans. For details, call Wes Tessey, 716 640-9883.
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 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guests can only receive one helping per month.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Body Art Day
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For all ages. Temporary tattoos; face, body crayons; tattoo markers, stencils, face painting. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Tree identification workshop
7 Day St., Fredonia, library’s Steele room, 11 a.m. “Intro to Tree I.D.” presentation. Forest Hill Cemetery tree walk at noon, weather permitting. Ages 12+. Register at 716 673-8051.
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.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Craft foam project
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 1 p.m. Ages 5+. Create a wallet, purse, pencil case, organizer or something else. Endless possibilities. Register by calling 716 934-3468.
Main Street Studio presents: “Shades of Blue”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. New play by Michael Tuccio, directed by Carolyn Laurenzi. Grief comes in many shades. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 seniors, students. Another performance at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, see https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/mainstreetstudios/buy-tix
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents “Little Shop of Horrors”
39 W. Main St., Gowanda, 2 p.m. Presented in conjunction with Gowanda Community Theater. Adults $16, kids/seniors $11.
Lake Erie Rumble demolition derby
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 2 p.m.
Rock off the Roof at the Spire
The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 3 to 11 p.m. Family-friendly outdoor music, arts festival featuring live local musicians, interactive activities, community engagement. Proceeds benefit the theater, upcoming productions.
Tri-County HOPE Walk to bring attention to suicide prevention; promote mental wellness
Cattaraugus County, Lincoln Park, Olean, 4 to 8 p.m. Includes brief program, remembrance activities, connection, healing, awareness. Free event, registration encouraged at preventsuicidechq.com
St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken, biscuits dinner
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $13, includes dessert. Call 716 366-0710 for tickets. Dine in or take out. Use Eagle Street entrance/parking.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Jackson Taylor Park, Tenth, Washington Streets, Jamestown, 4 p.m. Celebrate local Hispanic culture with live music, dancing, food, vendors.
Westfield Cemetery Tours Horse Drawn Carriage tours $25 per person, leave at 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m. Limited seating. Featuring local actors bringing Westfield’s historical figures back to life. Walking tours at 6:30, 7:30 p.m. $15 per adult, $5 per child 3 to 17. Call 716 326-2154 during library hours for tickets or GiveButter.com\Westfield.
Paint CHQ mural dedication
Colburn Block, 123 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Music, food, kids’ activities, more.
Kiwanis Club of Gowanda dance featuring “The Untouchables”
Gowanda Moose Club, 201 Aldrich St., 7 to 10 p.m. $10 per person, $25 per family. Raffles, 50-50, food, beverages available.
Cinema Series: “Sketch”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life with chaotic results. Her father attempts to reunite his family, stop the chaos. Adults $7; members/seniors $6.50; students $5.
Rockefeller Pops Series: The 5 Browns – The Edge of theWorld
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating. $39, $34, $29, $24.
Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Renowned criminologist, serial killer expert takes guests inside minds of most savage, prolific murderers. $30 to $47.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21
Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Sunday Family Breakfast
The Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat menu (all you can eat is dine-in only) includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $12, children 5 to 12 are $6 and youth under 5, free. Open to the public. Building tour upon request.
Back to Church Sunday
First Baptist Church, 826 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. worship service, lunch follows after outside weather permitting. Food, games, prizes. All welcome.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County Mabon/Autumnal Equinox celebration
222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Join pagan goddesses Cheryl, Nancy, Cara, welcome Mabon with music, children’s time, balancing meditation, education, reflection. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org
FALLconer Fest
Davis Park, W. Main Street at Homestead, 12 to 5 p.m. Fall fun, vendors, food, artisans with PersNikkity Pies.
Elks Lodge 922 Roadkill bingo
438 Central Ave., Dunkirk, doors open at 11 a.m., bingo starts at 1 p.m. Winners will receive meat. Basket raffle.
Cassadaga Farmers’ Market
Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.
Daisy Farm’s Sesquicentennial birthday celebration
1875 Victorian Gothic Cottage, 3521 E. Main Road, Fredonia, 1 to 5 p.m. Fundraiser to benefit Darwin R. Barker Historical Museum. Basket raffle, win, beer tastings with 21 Brix, Monster Beach Brewery & TIki Bar, dessert banquet, guest speakers, live music by McClenathan Brothers, pianist Kay Barlow, Victorian-era lawn games for the family. Free event. Victorian costumes encouraged.
Chautauqua Vegetarian/Vegan Society
Jamestown Seventh Day Adventist Church, 130 McDaniel Ave., 1 to 3 p.m. Speaker Sei Paulson, Jamestown Farmers’ Market Coordinator, will discuss unusual varieties of vegetables for home gardens, South Indian cooking. Vegan pot-luck dinner. $2 if bringing vegan dish to share or $6 without. RSVP to Gail 716 753-7761 or at the group’s Facebook page.
21 Brix Fall Fest with Porcelain Bus Drivers
6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 1 to 4 p.m.
East Otto Historical Museum open house
8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.
Global “Sing for Unity” event
UUCNC, 222 Temple St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Part of United Nations International Day of Peace. For details, call 716 679-7944, leave voicemail.
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents “Little Shop of Horrors”
39 W. Main St., Gowanda, 7 p.m. Presented in conjunction with Gowanda Community Theater. Adults $16, kids/seniors $11.
MONDAY, SEPT. 22
Fredonia Fall String Festival
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 5 p.m.
Wine on the Trail with Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park, 8131 N. Route 60, 6 p.m. Bring own beverage.
The Lord’s Vineyard Grief support group
TLV Center for Catholic Faith & Devotion, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Six one-hour sessions on alternate Mondays. Facilitator: Dick Rodriguez. Share experiences, learn healthy ways to cope, find encouragement. Free, open to all. Register at 716 366-2306.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Theme-based stories, free play, activities for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, their grown-up.
Chautauqua County Board meetings
Center for Innovation & Economic Development, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, . At 10:30 a.m., County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors meeting (CCIDA), followed by Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (CREDC) meeting, followed by Chautauqua County Resource Corporation (CRC) Board of Directors meeting. Open for public to attend in person or electronically via Live Stream on YouTube https://www.youtube.com@ChooseCHQ
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.
SOAR Chapter 4-1 meeting
USW Local Union Hall, Fourth Street, Dunkirk, noon, lunch follows. All SOAR members, retirees welcome. For details, call 716 366-1485.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
Patterson Library presents: Cozy Crafters
40 S. Portage St., Westfield 1 to 3 p.m. Bring any handcrafting projects to work on. Call 716 326-2154 to confirm date.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka!
37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For elementary students. Activities may include LEGO, computer games, makey makey/circuits, variety of other activities.
St. Joseph’s bingo
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic
French Creek Highway Department, 10106 Ravlin Hill Road, Clymer, 5 to 7 p.m. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/Rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Faux Stained Glass
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 12+. Using simple technique, make stain glass-like creations for decorations or gifts. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association monthly meeting; election of officers
Club grounds, 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 7 p.m.
Catholic Men’s Faith and Fellowship meeting
TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 7 to 8 p.m. All Catholic men welcome.
Cinema Series: “Sketch”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life with chaotic results. Her father attempts to reunite his family, stop the chaos. Adults $7; members/seniors $6.50; students $5.
Fredonia Wind Symphony
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.