MONDAY, AUG. 29

Complimentary Back to School Bash

Point Gratiot Park for Dunkirk children and their families from 4 to 7 p.m. Marty’s Bubblegum Machine will provide children’s entertainment. Pancho Billa book bags loaded with school supplies will be given to the first 300 children registered that afternoon. Complimentary hot dogs, refreshments and snacks. Bounce house, balloon-twisting clown, no-cost scavenger hunt drawing for a children’s bike donated by Walmart.

TUESDAY, AUG. 30

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.

American Legion Post 1280 Cruise Night

Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, 6 to 9 p.m. The auxiliary will sell pie and other desserts.

Faculty Recital: Exstringvaganza

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY,

AUG. 31

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 Refresco.

New Horizons Band

sign-up event

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall lobby, 2:50 p.m. For details, call Dr. Katherine Levy, Director at 716 673-3401.

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 – “Elvis”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown presents a film detailing the complicated relationship between Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) and Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks.) $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.

THURSDAY. SEPT. 1

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.

Silver Creek Cheerleading Booster Club chicken

barbecue

Silver Creek High School, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Last Bite of Summer Celebration

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Decorate the sidewalk with chalk art and have something good to eat. All ages welcome.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2

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.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 9 to 15. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome.

Westfield First Friday

special event

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3

Cassadaga Man 1.2 m swim, 56 m bike, 13.1 m run

Cassadaga Beach, 8 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. To register, call 716 353-1288.

Al Tech Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees monthly breakfast

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

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 (last)

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 Hub Crawl

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the 24 participating artists in the 14 hub stops on the North Shore Arts Alliances Art Trail Hub Crawl. See the website NSAAchautauqua.org for an interactive map with artists.

First Ward Falcon Club annual street dance

341-343 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. 7 to 10 p.m., live music outdoors with 2nd Street Sunset. Food trucks and refreshment vendors available.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 4

Chautauqua Lake Erie Art Trail Hub Crawl

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the 24 participating artists in the 14 hub stops on the North Shore Arts Alliances Art Trail Hub Crawl. See the website NSAAchautauqua.org for an interactive map with artists.

First Ward Falcon Club annual street dance

341-343 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Live music by Cosmic Cowboys noon to 3 p.m. Weidner’s chicken barbecue noon to 4 p.m. or until sold out, $14, pre-sale or at the door. Live music outdoors from 7 to 11 p.m. with The Untouchables. Food trucks and refreshment vendors available.

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.

East Otto Historical Museum open

8982 Reed Hill Road, East Otto, 1 to 3 p.m.

Cassadaga American Legion, Auxiliary and Sons chicken barbecue

228 Maple Ave., 2 p.m.

Cassadaga Labor Day Festival Boat Parade and music

Meet at 4 p.m. at DEC launch. Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. Favorite team theme. 5 to 7 p.m. music with 2nd Street Sunset (oldies and classic rock) on the floating stage.

MONDAY, SEPT. 5

LABOR DAY

Cassadaga Labor Day Festival

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. craft/vendor show in Ames Common; 11 a.m. Labor Day Parade; noon Ducky Derby at the bridge on Maple Avenue; 1:30 p.m. Bicycle Dice Run, begins and ends at Cassadaga Beach.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6

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.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students,

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7

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 Refresco.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Triathlon

Cassadaga Beach, 5:45 p.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. Call 716 353-1288 to register.

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 – “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown presents this documentary about the songwriter, the song’s journey, and major recording artists whose lives have been affected by the song. $7 per admission and $1 theater restoration fee per patron. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8

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.

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.

Cruise Night at Denny’s

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

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary meeting

Samuel L. Derby Post 556, Frewsburg, 7 p.m. Note the time change. All Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9

South Dayton United Methodist Church rummage sale

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also a bake sale. All proceeds benefit the missions of the church.

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.

Investiture ceremony for SUNY Fredonia President Stephen H. Kolison, Jr., Ph.D.

Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 p.m. Guest speakers New York Interim Chancellor Dr. Deborahh F. Stanley, student speaker France Souneka Charles and DonatoJ. Tramuto. All students, faculty, staff, friends of the university and stakeholders are invited to attend. Attendance is free, but anyone who wishes to attend must register at fedonia.edu/inauguration

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy citizen science survey

Celoron Park, Celoron, 1 p.m.Informational session to learn how to diffentiate beneficial, native aquatic plant species from invasive, broblematic species. Pre-registration by calling 716 664-3266 required to participate in the on-water training portion. Must bring own kayak or canoe and life jacket.

Westfield First Friday special event – Lincoln Festival

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

Reception for “Independent Motion: Twelve Animated Films from Around the World”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 p.m. Includes 2D, 3D, stop-motion and virtual reality animated films from artists in the UK, Serbia, Ukraine, Portugal/Spain, Ireland, Bolivia/Germany, the US, the Netherlands and China.

An Evening of Piano and Viola with David and Ann Rose

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. general admission $15, Opera House members $13, $10 students.

Fredonia Festivals presents: Red, White and Blues

For details, see festivalsfredoniany.org