Coming up …
TODAY
Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Village Park at the traffic light. Lunchtime music from noon to 1 p.m., food trucks, weekly events.
Community Wildlife Habitat Project kick-off event
Noon to 1 p.m. near the native plant gardens along the Jamestown Riverwalk behind the BPU on Steele Street. Light refreshments, information about the Chautauqua Watershed Conservatory’s plans.
Gowanda VFW Post 5007 chicken barbecue
20 Sandhill Road, 3 to 6 p.m. drive-through only. $16 per dinner.
Darwin R. Library presents: Creative Writing Workshops
All are welcome to come to the library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, at 4 p.m.to write. No registration is required.
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. Social distancing will be followed. Masks must be worn by those who are not fully vaccinated.
FRIDAY, MAY 27
Mayville-Chautauqua Community yard sales
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individual sale hours may vary. Residents can register to participate and be listed on a sales map, which can be purchased at the Village park. @chautauquachamber.org
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Guided Gallery Walk
RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 3 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 665-2473 ext.
231. Non-members are required to pay an admission fee.
Grape Discovery Center Festive Final Friday Mexican Fiesta
8305 W. Main St., Route 20,Westfield from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy food and beverages. See www.grapediscoverycenter.com/events for details.
Westfield Spring Block Party
Street Fair on Main Street, Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Live music, kids’ games, wine, food, vendors, more.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Becky’s New Car”
49 South Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Directed by Tina Rausa. Tickets $20, see the website or call 716 224-2135.
SATURDAY, MAY 28
Mayville-Chautauqua Community yard sales
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individual sale hours may vary. Residents can register to participate and be listed on a sales map, which can be purchased at the Village park. @chautauquachamber.org
United Methodist Women of Westfield yard sale
101 E. Main St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To rent a space, call 716 326-3243. Must provide own table.
Villenova Burial Association “Love Remembered” bake sale
Entryway of South Dayton Supermarket, 9 a.m. Homemade goods consisting of pies, bread, cookies, candy, cupcakes, cakes. There will also be a donation box. All proceeds help defray the maintenance and operating costs of the Villenova Cemetery.
Fredonia Farmers Market
The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday mid-May through October on Church Street, downtown Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA.
Dunkirk Flea Market
Route 5 and Washington Street parking lot, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizer: Brian Meyer.
Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
Moore Park, center of Westfield, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, food products, craft items and more. Prepared foods suitable for breakfast and lunch and hot and cold beverages are also available. The Westfield Flea, an antiques and vintage market, is on the other side of the park.
Chautauqua Lake Erie Art Trail Open Studio and Gallery Tour
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit 24 participating artists on the North Shore Arts Alliances Art Trail Hub Crawl. See the website nsaachautauqua.org for an interactive map with artists.
Cherry Creek Red, White and Blue Family Day celebration
10 a.m. to noon, Cherry Creek Cemetery tour, park at the gravel pit. Cherry Creek Museum tour. Noon: ball game between South Dayton 10 to 12 year old boys and girls teams. Noon to 3 p.m., games, American flag crafts, food. Cornhole tournament available. 3 to 5 p.m.: music by Paul Zittel and Pure Country.
Cassadaga Firemen’s Beer Mile
Ball fields, 10 a.m., sponsored by Cassadaga VFD and Wilson Endurance Sports.
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.
Ivy League Psychic Academy events
43 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk. Self-guided tours of the abandoned, haunted 1800’s Victorian funeral home from noon to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Supernatural tours offered from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Psychic fair coordinated by owner Ivy Rivera from 3 to 6 p.m. Features certified healers and mediums.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Becky’s New Car”
49 South Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 p.m. Directed by Tina Rausa. Tickets $20, see the website or call 716 224-2135.
SUNDAY, MAY 29
Cassadaga Lakes Running Festival
Cassadaga Beach, sponsored by Wilson Endurance Sports. Call 716 353-1288 to register.
Mayville-Chautauqua Community yard sales
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individual sale hours may vary. Residents can register to participate and be listed on a sales map, which can be purchased at the Village park. @chautauquachamber.org
Chautauqua Lake Erie Art Trail Open Studio and Gallery Tour
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit 24 participating artists on the North Shore Arts Alliances Art Trail Hub Crawl. See the website nsaachautauqua.org for an interactive map with artists.
Cassadaga American Legion Military Honor Guard service
Gerry Cemetery, 2 p.m.
Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “Becky’s New Car”
49 South Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Directed by Tina Rausa. Tickets $20, see the website or call 716 224-2135.
MONDAY, MAY 30
Sinclairville Memorial Day observance
Parade lines up at the Sinclairville Post Office at 8:30 a.m., steps off at 9 a.m. Observance takes place at the Soldiers’ Monument in Evergreen Cemetery with keynote speaker Robert Jordan, former village resident, forestry consultant and author.
Dunkirk Lighthouse Memorial Day service
1 Lighthouse Point, Dunkirk, 8:45 a.m.
City of Dunkirk Memorial Day events
At 10 a.m., the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council will hold a memorial service in Memorial Park. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at John T. Murray VFW Post, 115 Deer St. The Memorial Day parade will take place at 11 a.m., proceeding east on Lake Shore Drive to Central Avenue., south to Fifth Street, then east on Fifth Street, disbanding at Washington Park.
Sheridan Historical Society open house and bake sale
Historical Society, Route 20 and Center Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are invited. For details, call 716 673-1822.
Cassadaga Memorial Day events
Parade at 11 a.m., followed by a Memorial Day program at the Cassadaga cemetery.
Westfield Memorial Day parade
11 a.m.
Sheridan Memorial Day events
Memorial service in the normal cemetery at noon; Sheridan Fire Department chicken barbecue beginning at noon.
Annual Post 62 Memorial Day Weidner’s chicken barbecue
Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. from noon to sold out. Eat in or take out. Tickets $14 pre-sale (buy at the Post or Big Rick’s One Stop) or $15 at the door. Also a silent auction sponsored by Unit 62 Auxiliary and live entertainment by 2nd Street Sunset in the outdoor pavilion from 2 to 5 p.m. All proceeds benefit local veterans and legion programs.
Silver Creek VFW Post 6472 roast pork dinner
13 Main St., 2 p.m. $5 dinner, drink specials.