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THURSDAY, AUG. 4

Forestville Farmers’ Market

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

Healthy Baby Festival

Washington Park, Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsoted by Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. Free event for expectant mothers and young families in the Dunkirk area. Breastfeeding information, resources from local community agencies, activities, character visits from popular children’s shows, prize giveaway. No registration required.

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.

Mayville Chautauqua Lions Weidner’s chicken barbecue

Mayville American Legion, 3 to 6 p.m., 144 S. Erie St., Mayville, 3 to 6 p.m. Drive-through only. Pre-sale $15, (call 716 665-7432) or at the door $16. Includes a half chicken, coleslaw, buttered spuds, roll and butter. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club’s community service projects.

Gerry Rodeo

Route 60, Gerry. Midway, vendors, barbecue beef dinner at 5 p.m., seven-event show starts at 8 p.m. See www.gerryrodeo.org for details and tickets.

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

Dunkirk Pier. Opening band at 5:25 p.m.: Reset 2 Vinyl. Headliner at 6:45 p.m.: Revolver.

Brocton Music in the Park

Ryckman Park, 6:30 p.m. Tonight, a performance by JAZZ the BCS Alumni Band with Brian Hornbuckle.

Mayville Summer Concert Series

Lakeside Park, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Live music with Rustic Ramblers. Food trucks, 50/50 raffle, children’s area. Bring seating.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival presents: Margaret Cho

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Prices range from $17.50 to $82.50.

Cattaraugus County Fair

Rides, fair foods, free grounds entertainment, 4-H animal and horse shows and other exhibits. Admission $15, or $12 pre-sale. Travis Tritt with the Desert City Ramblers, 7:30 p.m. Track seats $45; grandstand seats $35.

Block Party with the Untouchables

Outside of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Free event. Live music. Available for purchase: beer, wine, food truck offerings.

Lucy Under the Stars

National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 8:30 p.m. View a free showing of classic Lucy on the two 350-square-foot video screens. Bring seating. Refreshments available for purchase.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival presents: Comedy Late Night

Tropicana Room, St., 2 W. Third St., Jamestown, 9:30 p.m. Tickets $27.50. Another show at 11:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 5

Cattaraugus County Fair

Rides, fair foods, free grounds entertainment, 4-H animal and horse shows and other exhibits. Admission $15, or $12 pre-sale. Monster Truck Rally, $8, 7:30 p.m.

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.

Music on the Dunkirk Boardwalk

4 to 7 p.m. Performers: Bill Ward.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival presents: The Lucy and Ethel Show

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 4:30 p.m. Lucy and Ethel (played by actresses Diane Vincent and Rhonda Medina) return for this anniversary event. Price: $27.50.

Gerry Rodeo

Route 60, Gerry. Midway, vendors, barbecue beef dinner at 5 p.m., seven-event show starts at 8 p.m. See www.gerryrodeo.org for details and tickets.

Westfield First Friday

Street Fair on Main Street, Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Live music, kids’ games, wine, food, vendors, more.

Block Party with For the People

Outside The National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Free event. Live music. Available for purchase: beer, wine, food truck offerings.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival presents: Jeff Foxworthy: The Good Old Days

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Prices range from $67.50 to $153.50. Another show at 9:30 p.m.

Dunkirk Movies in the Park

Dusk. See the Dunkirk Festivals Facebook page for movie titles and locations.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival presents: Comedy Late Night

Tropicana Room, St., 2 W. Third St., Jamestown, 9:30 p.m. Tickets $27.50. Another show at 11:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 6

Frickin’ Hot 50k

Cassadaga Beach, 8 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. Call 716 353-1288 to register.

D-F Lions Club golf tourney

Vineyards Golf Course, 4696 Berr Road, Fredonia. Registration at 8 a.m., play begins at 9. $75 per golfer, includes greens fees, cart, hot dogs and beverages at the turn, dinner at the course catered by Super Duper Catering. Prizes for winning team and longest drives, 50/50 raffles, basket auction, hole-in-one contest to win a new car, sponsored by Fredonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. To enter a foursome or for details, contact Marty Klemann at 716 410-3720.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees breakfast meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees are invited.

Silver Creek Village Wide Yard Sale

Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Homeowners can submit their registrations on line at www.chautauquachamber.org $10 per sale. Yard sale maps will be sold for $2 in the village park in Silver Creek the morning of the sale and will also list include some great offers from local businesses. Proceeds support scholarships.

Trinity Lutheran Church indoor yard sale

15 Porter Ave., Silver Creek, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items include a large selection of books, jewelry, wrapping supplies, craft supplies and some freebies. The men of the church will sponsor a Sahlen’s hot dog sale starting at 10 a.m., which includes a hot dog, bag of chips, bottle of water and bag of cookies for $4. Items also sold seprately. The Hanover Center Fire Department will receive 50% of the yard sale proceeds and 100% of the hog dog sale proceeds.

Cattaraugus County Fair

Rides, fair foods, free grounds entertainment, 4-H animal and horse shows and other exhibits. Admission $15, or $12 pre-sale. Monster Truck Rally, 1 p.m., $8; Big Rick Truck Pull, 6:30 p.m., $8.

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.

Community gathering to celebrate the 111th birthday of Lucille Ball

Lakeview Cemetery. Lucille Ball’s grave, Jamestown, 9:30 a.m. Enter the cemetery through gate number 2, follow the red hearts and white line to Ball’s grave. Free event, open to the public. Cupcakes, water and possible a few games and an opportunity for people to share what Lucy means to them or discuss a favorite episode.

“Ronnie’s Way” 5K benefit for Ron Graham

Jackson-Taylor Park, Eleventh and Washington streets, Jamestown. 5K run at 10 a.m., followed by :hot-shot basketball at 11 a.m., community walk at 11 a.m., community lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live music by disc jockey Jim Bloomquist, and Steve Davis and Friends from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will be used to help defray Graham’s medical expenses in his battle with stage-4 gastroesophageal cancer.

2022 Vintage Book and Paper Show and Sale

Chautauqua Suites, 215 West Lake Road, Route 394, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 20 different dealers on hand selling a large variety of items including rare books, first editions, modern items, post cards, photos, local and other items. $5 admission fee. All proceeds benefit the Jamestown Trolley Car #93 Restoration Project and Building Fund with the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.

Valley Historical Society quilt show

Sinclairville Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. New and old quilts on display. Anyone wishing to have their quilts displayed can phone Betty Jean Ridout at 716 962-2309.

Clean Sober Saved take-out hot dog sale

Crowell Home and Hardware Store, 14722 Aldrich Street Extension Gowanda, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $6 hot dog, bag of chips, drink and wrapped dessert.

Lucille Ball’s Hometown Tour

Ninety-minute guided bus tours from The National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, $25. See the house she was born in, the house where she grew up and much more. Tours leave at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival presents: Nels Ross Family Comedy Show

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. One-of-a-kind comedy, juggling and stunts performed by comedian and variety entertainer Nels Ross. Doors open at 10 a.m. Free event.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival presents: The Music of Desi Arnaz: Tropicana lunch

Tropicana Room, St., 2 W. Third St., Jamestown, noon. $27.50.

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.

Pulled pork dinner and Chinese auction benefit for Brian Hilliker

Cassadaga Legion Post #1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 to 5 p.m. $15 per ticket. Also 50/50 drawings. For details or to donate, call Diane Galarza at 716 410-1554.

Beatles on the Beach to support the Boys & Girls Club

Sunset Bay Beach Club, 12011 Lola Drive, Irving, 2 to 8 p.m. PastMasters – Celebrating Music of the Beatles will perform. Individual ticket cost is $25, can be purchased at the door. Premier live auction item is a trip for two to Liverpool, England including tours of The Beatles Story Museum and Strawberry Fields, round-trip economy class airfare, private premium car service, five nights at the deluxe Pullman Liverpool Hotel and more. For details, call Kelly Borrello, 716 698-2934.

Village of Angola Music on Main Street

Village of Angola business district, 3 to 10 p.m. Food trucks. Performances by Screaming Pineapples and Rockabilly Steve & BR3.

South Dayton American Legion annual picnic

Post #1593, 4 Mill St., South Dayton. 2 p.m.Members $10, non-members $15. Music by Take Two from 3 to 7 p.m. Meat and beverages provided. Attendees can bring a dish to pass if desired.

Gerry Rodeo

Route 60, Gerry. Midway, vendors. Registration or kids’ rodeo (ages 3 to 8) starts at 3, kids’ rodeo at 4 p.m. Barbecue beef dinner at 5 p.m., seven-event show starts at 8 p.m. See www.gerryrodeo.org for details and tickets.

Block Party with the Porcelain Bus Drivers

Outside The National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Free event. Live music. Available for purchase: beer, wine, food truck offerings.

Busti Gazebo Concert

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival presents: Legends of SNL: David Spade, Rob Schneider and Kevin Nealon. Sold out.

Variety of tours and special events.

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival presents: Comedy Late Night

Tropicana Room, St., 2 W. Third St., Jamestown, 9:30 p.m. Tickets $27.50. Another show at 11:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUG. 7

Stephen’s Run 6K

Long Point State Park marina. 9 a.m. start time. Entry fee $25. Race day registration at 8 a.m., cash or a check made out to Bemus Point Track Club accepted. Light post-run refreshments, overall and age group prizes. Proceeds benefit the Stephen Pangborn Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

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

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.

Valley Historical Society quilt show

Sinclairville Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. New and old quilts on display. Anyone wishing to have their quilts displayed can phone Betty Jean Ridout at 716 962-2309.

St. Rose of Lima Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue

St. Rose of Lima Hall, 11 Center St., Forestville, noon until sold out. Drive-through only. $14 per dinner includes Chiavetta’s chicken, red potatoes, macaroni salad, bread/butter and dessert.

Valley Historical Society open house

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

Cassadaga Concert on the Beach

Floating stage, 5 to 7 p.m. Ion Sky (light rock, country, pop and alternative).

MONDAY, AUG. 8

The Chautauqua Center and The Waterfront Foundation backpack and school supplies giveaway

The Salvation Army, 704 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also healthy food, music, bounce houses, children’s games. To receive a backpack, students must have a family member or caregiver over the age of 18 present. A similar event takes place in Jamestown at Jackson-Taylor Park on Washington St. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

United Seniors luncheon meeting

Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, noon. Send $12 per dinner to Evonne Hennebery, P.O. Box 706, Dunkirk, N.Y. 14048

TUESDAY, AUG. 9

Peaceful Soul Farmers’ Market

Village of Angola, Center Street between N. Main and First Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New location. Fresh produce.

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.

Silver Creek concert series and car cruise night

Village Ballpark, 6 to 9 p.m. Music by 2nd St. Sunset. Food vendors. Bring seating, coolers.

Cherry Creek Summer Gazebo community picnic and Concert Series

Cherry Creek Main Street Ball Park Gazebo. Picnic at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and personal table service. Music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Nip ‘N Tuck (contemporary and traditional country music). Bring lawn chairs.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10

TOPS NY No. 890 meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 951-8197.

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 RefreWhirlysco.

Westfield Alzheimer’s Respite group meeting

First United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trained volunteers care for loved ones, offering light exercises, puzzles, crafts, music in a safe environment with a 1 to 1 ratio.

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.

Movies at the Reg – “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. The life of the former Arizona congressman who survived an assassination attempt and is a dedicated gun violence prevention activitist. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron.Mask use indoors is recommended. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.

Village of Fredonia Summer Concert Series

Barker Common Gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. “Autumn Wood” – welcome to the 80’s.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Family Storytime

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. “Creative Collages.”

Angola Summer Lawn Chair Concert Series

Centennial Park, Angola, 7 to 9 p.m. “5’s Are Wild” – a Buffalo-based classic rock party band – classic rock, party rock and today’s hits.

Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Jamestown. For details and tickets, see whrlybirdfest.com

THURSDAY, AUG. 11

Forestville Farmers’ Market

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

Darwin R. Barker Library program – Niagara Aquarium presents: “Turtle Trek”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m. Family event. Reservations required. Call 716 672-8051.

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.

Fredonia Reads

Barker Common, noon to 2 p.m. Fredonia residents are encouraged to come out to the park with a blanket or a lawn chair and a book.

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

Dunkirk Pier. Opening band at 5:25 p.m.: The Untouchables. Headliner at 6:45 p.m.: The Chicago Authority.

Cruise Night at Denny’s

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

Brocton Music in the Park

Ryckman Park, 6:30 p.m. Tonight, Pat Cook’s Women of Country.

Mayville Summer Concert Series

Lakeside Park, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Live music with Midnight Growlers. Food trucks, 50/50 raffle, children’s area. Bring seating.

Cattaraugus County Museum presents: Summer at the Stone House – “Outlaws and Rebels”

9824 Route 16, Machias, 7 p.m. Presenter: Rochester-based musician Allen Hopkins. Takes place under a tent on the museum grounds. Bring seating to this free event.

Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Jamestown. For details and tickets, see whrlybirdfest.com

Dunkirk Movies in the Park

Dusk. See the Dunkirk Festivals Facebook page for movie titles and locations.

FRIDAY, AUG. 12

Darwin R. Barker Library program – Audubon Nature Center presents: “Water Animals”

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Family event. Reservations required. Call 716 672-8051.

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.

Music on the Dunkirk Boardwalk

4 to 7 p.m. Performers: Cosmic Cowboys.

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra – Aretha: A Tribute

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7. Tickets: $20, $30, $40 plus fees.Conductor Stuart Chafetz, features all-star singer and Broadway favorite Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy nominee Darryl Williams.

Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Jamestown. For details and tickets, see whrlybirdfest.com

Downtown Jamestown Cruise-in

Automobiles will be parked along Third Street in Downtown Jamestown between Washington and Spring streets and spanning the side streets between Second and Fourth. Cool and classic vehicles, live music from In Crowd from 5 to 8 p.m., food from local restaurants and from the Babe Ruth Series vendor tent. Participating drivers pay $10 per car.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Outdoor Movie Night

37 W. Main St., Brocton, the Commons in back of the library, dusk. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Viewers’ Choice.

SATURDAY, AUG. 13

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater presents: Gabrielle McCormack

Main Street. Details TBA.

Grape Discovery Center Fundraiser Grape Belt Open golf tournament

Pinehurst Golf Club, 7428 E. Route 20,Westfield from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Four person scramble. Includes refreshments, dinner and awards. Call Lisa at 716 969-4859.

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.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Kids Triathlon

10 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. Call 716 353-1288 to register.

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.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: “Nature Detectives?,” program for children 3 to 8 with an adult

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by May 12. See auduboncnc.org. Limited enrollment.

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.

Stage on Screen Series: “Henry V” 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. general admission $15, $10 students. Captured live from London’s Donmar Warehouse Theatre. Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) plays the title role in Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance from 4 to 6 p.m. The menu is sloppy Joe, salt potatoes, fruit cup and cookies. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up.

Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Jamestown. For details and tickets, see whrlybirdfest.com

Busti Gazebo Concert

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

Carson Tonight: Johnny’s Comedy and Variety Acts Live!

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Hosted by Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell. Featuring live: magician Lance Burton, comedian Cathy Ladman, ventriloquist Jay Johnson, wildlife expert Joan Embery, champion storyteller Don Reed , The Passing Zone juggling team, Jon Wee and Owen Morse, Mighty Carson Art Player Teresa Ganzel, Carson Entertainment Group president Jeff Sotzing. Tickets at ComedyCenter.org – $17 to $55.

SUNDAY, AUG. 14

Blessed Mary Angela Polka Fest

Outdoor Mass featuring Blessed Mary Angela Choir at noon, Weidner’s chicken barbecue noon until sold out (barbecue tickets available at Big Rick’s and Marlene’s); fun, games, pierogies, Polish sausage, sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers. Introducing from Canada: John Gora and Gorale Polka Band 1 to 5 p.m.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

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

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.

Valley Historical Society open house

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

MONDAY, AUG. 15

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater golf tournament

Gowanda Country Club, 2623 Brown St., Collins. Registration $100. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. Call 716 432-6724 to register.

HOPE (Healing Our Pain with Empathy) support group meeting

General Physicians, PC Dunkirk Office, 3898 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. All parents who have experienced the death of a child are invited to this free grief support group in conjunction with General Physicians, P.C. and Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care. For details, call 716 338-0033 ext. 212.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Libro-Wyrms Book Club for Teens and Adults

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. “The House in the Cerulean Sea “ by TJ Klune.

Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother

St. Columban’s on the Lake, 2546 E. Lake Road, Silver Creek, outdoor garden, 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. For details, call Jackie at 716 672-9612.

TUESDAY, AUG. 16

Peaceful Soul Farmers’ Market

Village of Angola, Center Street between N. Main and First Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New location. Fresh produce.

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.

Villenova Burial Association meeting

Villenova Town Hall, 1094 Butcher Road, South Dayton, 6:30 p.m. All association members (those who own a lot or are an heir to someone already buried in the Villenova Cemetery) are asked to attend.

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