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Dunkirk Lighthouse yard sale

The lighthouse is hosting a yard sale on the grounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog lunch

St. John’s United Church of Christ will hold a hot dog lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Meals will include a hot dog, chips, and soda for just $3.

Fair Food Festival

A variety of delicious menu items will be available for purchase at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event features free gate and free parking. The 4-H program youth members will host their exhibits and club projects in the 4-H Youth Building.

Chautauqua Rails to Trails wine walk fund-raiser

Staggered start times for the wine walk fund-raiser will run every 15 minutes from 3:30 to 6:15 p.m. Participants can expect a 2-mile hike on the Webb Trail, with multiple wine stops featuring local wines with a complimentary glass, snacks to pair and live music. Free parking at 11 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Reservations required at $30, designated driver tickets $10. See chautrtt.org for tickets and details. Proof of age required.

Shakespeare performance

PERFORMANCE – “Shakespeare on the Lake” community players perform “The Tempest” at Main Street Studios, 50 Main St., Fredonia at 7:30 p.m. Check Main Street Studios 50 on Facebook for details.

SATURDAY, JULY 24

Audubon MAPS bird banding demonstration

Drop in between 6 a.m. to noon to observe the capture of birds in “mist” nets, fitting them with identification bands, measuring, weighing and releasing them. Come to the pavilion on the West Side of the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Drive, Jamestown close to Route 62. The demonstration is free, but donations are appreciated. Do not bring dogs.

Westfield flea market

This New York City-style flea market begins at 8 a.m. in Moore Park with a focus on vintage and antique goods along with fashion clothing.

Westfield Farmers’ Market

The Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market is from 9 a.m. to 2 p .m. at Moore P ark, 23 Elm St., Westfield. Shoppers find locally grown produce, meats, jarred products, baked goods, arts, crafts, published literary works by local authors. Prepared foods and beverages available. For more information, visit westfieldny.com/farmers-artisans-market/westfield-farmers-artisans-market.

Dunkirk Lighthouse yard sale

The lighthouse is hosting a yard sale on the grounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. mid-May through October on Church Street in downtown Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA. See the Fredonia Farmers’ Market FaceBook page for updates.

Jamestown Public Market

The Jamestown Public Market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Third Street, downtown Jamestown. The market includes local farmers, homesteaders, food businesses, prepared food vendors and local craft artisans For more information, visit www.jtownpublicmarket.org/farmers-market.

Ready to Ride Bicycle Safety Event

Spoke Folk will be on hand from 10 a.m. to noon with their bicycles for a family-friendly bicycle event at the First Baptist Church, 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk. The event offers bicycle safety checks, free tune-ups tips on basic services and care, distribution of free helmets while supplies last, free refreshments, and drawings for free bikes. For details, call 366-6634.

Fair Food Festival and 4-H Meat Animal Sale

A variety of delicious menu items will be available for purchase at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event features free gate and free parking. The 4-H program youth members will host their exhibits and club projects in the 4-H Youth Building. The 4-H meat animal sale begins at noon.

Lakeshore Humane Society open adoption

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. Masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times on the grounds of LHS. Visiting groups are limited to two per family/visit. Guests must wait in vehicles until they can be admitted. For details, call 672-1991.

Busti Gazebo concert

Pat Cook with her version of Patsy Cline and other famous female country artists will perform at the the Busti Gazebo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. The event is sponsored by the Busti Hamlet Development Association.

Riverside Saturday

The live band “St. Vith” will perform at 7 p.m. outside at the National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown. The movie “Airplane” begins on the outdoor screen at 8:45 p.m.

Shakespeare performance

PERFORMANCE – “Shakespeare on the Lake” community players perform “The Tempest” at Main Street Studios, 50 Main St., Fredonia at 7:30 p.m. Check Main Street Studios 50 on Facebook for details.

Opera House movie

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present the movie “Queen Bees,” starring Ellen Burstyn, Jane Curtin, Ann Margaret and Loretta Devine at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students, and sold at the door only. Unvaccinated individuals are required to follow CDC guidelines which call for masks to be worn at indoor events and social distancing to be maintained. ANY individual, can, of course, choose to wear a mask at his/her own discretion.

Chautauqua Lake Pops by the Shore, Mayville, presents Queen Flash – Queen Tribute, 8 to 10 p.m. See chautauqualakepops,com for tickets.

SUNDAY, JULY 25

Dunkirk Lighthouse yard sale

The lighthouse is hosting a yard sale on the grounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Worship on the Beach with picnic following

Meet at Cassadaga Beach for Worship on the Beach at 10:30 a.m., with a picnic afterward.

Fair Food Festival

A variety of delicious menu items will be available for purchase at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event features free gate and free parking. The 4-H program youth members will host their exhibits and club projects in the 4-H Youth Building.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

The Cassadaga Farmers’ Market will take place from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Cassadaga Village Common at the corner of Route 60 and Maple Avenue. Roberto Fred will be back with his selection of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and other food items.

Cassadaga Lakes Summer Concert series

Ruthie Collins, originally from Fredonia and current Nashville recording artist, will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Cassadaga Beach floating stage, located on Park Avenue in the village. She will be playing and signing her original Americana and country songs. Her recordings will be available for purchase. The event is sponsored by a Tri-County Arts Council Grant. Food is available from Duper’s Catering or bring food and beverages. A local artist and local author will be on duty. Bring a chair or blanket. Attend by land or boat.

TUESDAY, JULY 27

Peaceful Soul Farmers’ Market

The Peaceful Soul Farmers’ Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11359 Southwestern Blvd., Irving. It features a variety of vendors.

Cassadaga Legion Post 1280 Cruise Night

The Cassadaga Legion Squadron 1280 will hold a cruise night at Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be drawings, food, music, cool cars and fun. For details, call Chuck at 410-4317 or the Legion at 595-3145.

Opera House movie

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present the movie “Queen Bees,” starring Ellen Burstyn, Jane Curtin, Ann Margaret and Loretta Devine at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students, and sold at the door only. Unvaccinated individuals are required to follow CDC guidelines which call for masks to be worn at indoor events and social distancing to be maintained. ANY individual, can, of course, choose to wear a mask at his/her own discretion.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

TRC Golf Classic

This fund-raiser, sponsored by Lake Shore Bancorp, benefits Filling the Gap Inc., an organization that works with The Resource Center to support people with disabilities and other socioeconomic challenges in Chautauqua County. The event will be held at the Moonbrook Country Club in Jamestown. For details or to sponsor, see www.trcgolfclassic.com.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

The Dunkirk Farmers’ Market is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Ruggles Street and Cliffstar Court at the Dunkirk Senior Center. It features local farmers and artisans.

Angola Summer Lawn Chair Concert

The Angola Park and Gazebo Committee and the Village of Angola present a concert in Centennial Park, Angola from 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments are available from the Evans Township Lions Club. The use of masks and social distancing is encouraged. The entertainers are Creek Bend Bluegrass: real “Americana Music” featuring the Panfil Brothers. The event is sponsored by Lake Shore Central Teachers’ Association.

Audubon Creature Feature

Learn about Liberty, Bald Eagles at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. The costs are $8 adults, $6 members and children 3 to 15, and free for 2 and under. Paid reservations are required by July 26.

Mayville performance

The Chautauqua Theater Company will be the featured performer for the Entertainment in the Park concert at Lakeside Park in Mayville from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, email mayville-chautauquachamberofcommerce@outlook.com.

Lakewood concert

The Live on the Lake Concert Series continues with the Derek Davis Duo from 7 to 9 p.m. at Richard O. Hartley Park, Terrace and Chautauqua avenues, Lakewood. Davis joined up with longtime friend Robert L. Gilbert Jr. on percussion to perform new country, old country, 1990s and classic rock. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or a blanket. For more information, call 763-8557 or visit www.lakewoodny.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 29

Prevention Works pax tools community workshop

This in-person workshop will offer simple strategies for teaching children behavior will take place from 9 a.m. and noon at 186 W. Lakeshore Drive, Dunkirk. Pax = peace, productivity, health, happiness. For assistance with registering, contact Amy Beato at 366-4623.

Mayville’s Farmers’ Market

Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mayville Village Park, at the traffic light at Route 394 and Route 430, Mayville. It features farmers and artisans, with special events TBA.

Music on the Pier concert

A concert in the “Music on the Pier” concert series in Dunkirk features Shaky Ray Blues Band from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Furious George from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free to the public. Ice chests are allowed.

Wretched Group live rock and roll show

The Wretched Group, originally formed in Fredonia and Dunkirk in 1965, will perform songs of the 60’s at Captain Ale’s (formerly Rookie’s) at 19 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk, following the Music on the Pier concert until 11 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 30

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue annual Doggone Good Yard Sale

The Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, located at 7640 N. Gale St., Westfield, will hold its annual Doggone Good Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A chicken barbecue by JJ’s Backyard BBQ & Catering begins at 11 a.m. until sold out.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog lunch

St. John’s United Church of Christ will hold a hot dog lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Meals will include a hot dog, chips, and soda for just $3.

Findley Lake Triathlon Festival

The Findley Lake Triathlon Festival will begin at 7 a.m. in downtown Findley Lake. It starts with a 750m swim in Findley Lake. Then athletes ride a hilly 14.3-mile bike course followed by a 5K run on the flat and fast roadway hugging the shore line of the lake. The Olympic participants will complete two loops of each course. Paratriathletes are welcomed. For more information, call 353-1288, email tonia@coachmarkwilson.com or visit coachmarkwilson.com/events/findley-lake-triathlon.

YWCA Arts and Crafts Festival

The YWCA Arts and Crafts Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Moore Park, corner of Route 20 and South Portage Street, Westfield. Features more than 100 vendors with high-end crafted products for sale. Food and beverages will be for sale also. Pat Cook will entertain from noon to 2 p.m. There is free admission, free parking and free shuttle bus. For more information, call 326-2011 or email artsandcraftswestfield@gmail.com.

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