TODAY

Forestville Farmers’ Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meat products, baked goods and other local fruits, vegetables and maple products for sale.

New York State Department of Transportation Breakfast Club

Demetri’s Restaurant, Dunkirk, 10 a.m. All retirees are welcome to attend. For details, call 716 965-2007.

Angola First Congregational UCC 50th annual strawberry social

132 N. Main St., Angola, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments, children’s pedal tractor pull ages 6 to 8, 4 to 6 p.m. For details, call 716 549-2115. Entertainment from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring seating.

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.

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 Public Library presents: “Trowel Talk”

536 Central Ave, 5 p.m. “Small Scale Composting for the Home” by Master Gardener Stephen Rees.

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.

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.

Dunkirk Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series

Concession vendors on the Dunkirk Pier and Memorial Park. Opening band at 5:25 p.m.: The Freeze. Headliner at 6:45 p.m.: Nickel City Pimp Choir.

Cruise Night at Denny’s

Route 60, Fredonia, 6 to 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

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

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Hot dogs, chips and beverage for $3; chili dog, chips and beverage for $4.

Angola First Congregational UCC 50th annual strawberry social

132 N. Main St., Angola, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments, children’s pedal tractor pull ages 6 to 8, 4 to 6 p.m. For details, call 716 549-2115. Entertainment from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring seating.

Yassou Festival

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church along Mount Vernon Place, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Traditional Greek food and pastries, Greek Boutique, live Bouzouki music and dancing, church tours, George’s Greek hot dogs, Greek beer and wine. Admission $3; children under 12 free.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: teen y/a event “Adventures on the Caribbean ”

536 Central Ave, 2:45 to 5 p.m. Set sail with a pirate-themed Dungeons & Dragons campaign. This is an “after hours” event, so arrive on time because doors are locked at 3.

Jamestown Juneteenth Festival movie night at the National Comedy Center

203 W. Second St., 6 p.m. Free showing of “Sister Act 2.” Movie night includes basket raffles, 50/50 drawings, concession stands. Bring blanket or lawn chair.

Movies at the Reg – “The Bad Guys”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Voiced by Sam Rockwell, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina $6 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.

Juneteenth Celebration kick-off

Memorial Park, Lakeshore Drive West, Dunkirk. The celebration begins with a showing of the movie “A Wrinkle in Time” starring Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Cassadaga Village-wide yard sales

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Westfield Union Relief Association “Golfing for Gifts” tournament

Pinehurst Golf Course, Route 20, Westfield. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. tee time. Shot gun start with a scramble format. Cost for 18 holes and a cart is $80 per person or $328 for a team of four. Skins, giveaways and refreshments. Hot dogs and hamburgers at the turn and steak lunch following the tournament. Email unionreliefwestfield@gmail.com. Proceeds provide assistance to area community members in need.

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. A number of vendors accept EBT, NYS Farmers Market Nutrition checks and WIC vegetables and fruits checks.

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.

Fredonia Food Pantry

The Fredonia Food Pantry, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., will be open from 10 a.m, to noon. The pantry serves the needs of Fredonia area 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.

Community Safety Day

Chautauqua Safety Village, 2695 Route 394, Ashville, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Watch safety demonstrations given by first responders, play safety games, tour fire trucks, police vehicles, an ambulance, meet K-9 officers, connect with community organizations, have fun at the bounce house, learn about fire, traffic, car seat safety and more. Free admission. Food available for purchase.

Lakeshore Humane Society Weidner’s chicken barbecue

Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drive-through, pick-up only. Half chicken, potatoes, cole slaw and roll, $13, Pre-sale recommended: call 726 673-1991. Basket raffle also available.

Fun on Main Street, Sherman

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun activities, food, drink.

Jamestown Juneteenth Festival

Tenth and Washington. Opening ceremony 11 a.m., 3 on 3 basketball tournament 11 a.m., children’s games and activities 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., live poetry reading with poet Rodney Mitchell at 4 p.m., live performance with blues artist Marsha McWilson at 6 p.m.

C.O.P.E. Foundation 19 fund-raiser

Entrances of Fredonia Walmart, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations will be accepted to help children of the opiate epidemic.

Yassou Festival

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church along Mount Vernon Place, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Traditional Greek food and pastries, Greek Boutique, live Bouzouki music and dancing, church tours, George’s Greek hot dogs, Greek beer and wine. Admission $3; children under 12 free.

26th Annual Juneteenth celebration

Memorial Park, Dunkirk, noon to 8 p.m. The opening ceremonies at noon will include a special Remembrance Celebration honoring all family members who have passed away, the Buffalo 10, and Uvalde, Texas students and teachers who lost their lives in the May 24 school shooting. Features music, food, cornhole tournament, kids’ tent, basket raffle, give-aways, vendors, and more. All are invited to this freedom celebration.

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.

Movies at the Reg – “The Bad Guys” – sensory friendly

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Voiced by Sam Rockwell, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina. $6 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Doors open at 1 p.m., movie begins at 2.

Sons of American Legion Squad 59 meat and shrimp bingo and raffle

156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 6 to 9 p.m. Alternate rounds of bingo to include strip steaks or bags of shrimp with four special bingos in between – jewelry and accessroues from Kirk’s Jewelers, Nancy York and Tony Granata. Evening ends with a meat and shrimp raffle with all the fixings and door prizes. Hot dogs, potato salad and chips will be provided courtesy of Super Duper Catering. Proceeds benefit Post 59 functions, Boys and Girls State sponsorships and veterans’ needs within the community.

Folk in Fredonia Music Series presents: Tom Paxton and the DonJuans 1891 Fredonia Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 Opera House members and $10 students. Masks are no longer required at Fredonia Opera House events, but all patrons are encouraged to wear masks while in the venue, and to socially distance when possible. Masks are available in the lobby and in the box office if needed.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet spring gala

Chautauqua Institution, Route 394, Chautauqua, 8 p.m. Live accompaniment by Ron McEntire, piano and Brent Isaacson, percussion. Call 716 357-6250 for tickets.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19

Jamestown Juneteenth Festival

Tenth and Washington. Morning worship service 9 a.m., vendors and live music 11 a.m., Carol Faison Memorial Gospel Fest at 3 p.m., Juneteenth scholarship presentation at 5 p.m.

26th Annual Juneteenth celebration

Memorial Park, Dunkirk, noon to 6 p.m. “Church in the Park” with special guest speaker Elder Leonard Lannie, Pastor of New Life Harvest Church of God in Christ, Buffalo. Music entertainment includes M.O.D. (Men of Distinction) and Friends of OD3, Dunkirk and New Life Harvest Praise and Worship Team. Also features music, food, competitions, kids’ tent, basket raffle, giveaways, vendors, and more. All are invited to this freedom celebration.

Audubon Sunday Storytime

Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits. Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts and more.

Valley Historical Society open house

Main and Lester streets, Sinclairville, open 2 to 5 p.m. No charge for admission.

Strawberry Social with Cassadaga Community Concert Band

Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue, 3 to 5 p.m. Donations for shortcake appreciated. Bring seating if possible. Playground available for children. Limited parking.

MONDAY, JUNE 20

Juneteenth at the Audubon Community Nature Center

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Free building admission from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

HOPE (Healing Our Pain with Empathy) meeting

All parents who have experienced the death of a child are invited to participate in the free HOPE grief support group. The meeting takes place at General physicians, PC Dunkirk office, 3898 Vineyard Drive from 6 to 8 p.m. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. Call 716 338-0033 ext. 212 for details.

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

Fredonia Reads

Barker Common, 4 to 6 p.m. Fredonia residents are encouraged to come out to the park with a blanket or a lawn chair and a book.

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation annual meeting and Footprints Awards presentation

BOCES LoGuidice Center, 9520 Fredonia-Stockton Road, Fredonia, 4 p.m. Election of new board and voting members, discussion of accomplishments. Following the business meeting, the Gorge B. Weaver Jr. Footprints Award will be awarded to Steve and Mary Rees of Dunkirk. A catered reception will follow. The public is welcome. If interested in attending, call NCCF at 716 366-4892. RSVPs requested but not required.

Village of Fredonia opportunity for residents to share concerns

Campanos Cucina, 31 E. Main St., Fredonia, 4:30 p.m. Bring ideas and questions for Trustee Jon Espersen and village Police Chieff David Price. Possible topics of discussion include the deer population issue, cannabis advisory team, the Village water situation or any other topic.

WRFA’s Great American Picnic – hALL fired Up!

Southern Tier Brewing Company, 2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 5 to 9 p.m. Musical acts: Juda H. Priest (Chris Lee and friends); Backlog; Cold Lazarus; Cindy Love and Her All Star Band, Porcelain Bus Drivers, Gary Peters Jr., Matthew Lawson. The $20 admission includes two complimentary STBC beers and supports WRFA. Gift basket, 50/50, hot dogs for sale. Call 716 484-7070.

St. Joseph’s bingo

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts movie night: “Impact”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Stars Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, Charles Coburn. For details, call 716 224-2135.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Fresh produce available for purchase from staple local farm vendors as well as some new vendors. SNAP and Double Up programs are in place. Sponsored by Refresco.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

7 Day St., Fredonia, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.

Village of Fredonia Summer Concert Series

Barker Common Gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. “Midnight Recovery” – classic rock and country hits.

Movies at the Reg – “Downton Abbey – A New Era”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. The beloved cast goes on a journey to the South of France to uncover a mystery. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

Forestville Farmers’ Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meat products, baked goods and other local fruits, vegetables and maple products for sale.

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.

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.

Dunkirk Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series

Concession vendors on the Dunkirk Pier and Memorial Park. Opening band at 5:25 p.m.: Feverhawk. Headliner at 6:45 p.m.: Furious George.