Coming up …
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
TOPS NY 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 716 680-0313.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Bird Walk
311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. Meet by the main entrance. Field glasses and binoculars helpful, but not required. Tour leader: Craig D. Thompson. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, registration encouraged. Call 716 665-2473
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play
15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. Ages birth through pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Take-away craft or activity for extended learning. Registration required.
TOPS NY 1094 meeting
Friendship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226
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
Cruise Night American Legion Post 1280
228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, 6 to 9 p.m.
Sinclairville Free Library Board meeting
15 Main St., 6 p.m. Open to the public. Agenda to be posted on library website.
Healing Mass
Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Celebrant: Rev. Richard DiGiulio. Everyone welcome. For more information, call the church office at 716 366-2306.
Movies at the Reg: “Chevalier”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour-de-force performance as composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Sainte-Georges. Lucy Boynton plays Marie Antoinette. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
Thursday Knitting Group
St. Joseph’ Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.
Prevention Works Teen Triple P Discussion Group: Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills
The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St. 7, Jamestown, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609. Zoom options available.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5
Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Markets
Village Park, Routes 394 and 430, noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks, lunchtime music and more.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Paws to Read
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4:30 to 5:30. Ten-minute appointments available. Read to therapy dog Certain. Call 716 934-3468.
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.
Dunkirk Public Library book club
536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 716 366-2511 for details.
Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group
Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.
Danza! Performing Arts Academy presents: “Dance Days”
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 each. Call 716 673-3501 or online at https://www.fredonia.edu/tickets/. Cash and credit only, can be picked up in person at the box office before the performance or before curtain.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting
219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce County Executive Breakfast
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 8:30 a.m. County Executive PJ Wendel will be on hand to answer questions from the audience. All residents are welcome. Price :$25 Chamber members, $29 non-members. Advanced registration required. Sign up online at www.chautauquachamber.org
Fredonia Chamber Attic and Seller Days
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual sale times may vary. Maps available at the village information booth.
Falconer Village-wide yard sales.
Sinclairville Samplers
Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, fun with friends creating together.
Friends of Anderson-Lee Library annual bake sale
Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek and simultaneously at Add Lumber True Value, Routes 5 and 20, Irving from 9 a.m. until sold out. All proceeds used to enhance library materials. For details, call 716 934-3468.
Prevention Works Triple P Discussion Group: Fighting and Aggression
The Mental Health Association, 31 Water St. 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Parents of children 0 to 12 years old. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609. Zoom options available.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog lunch
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons
536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons are welcome to join for role-playing adventures. For details, contact the library director.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. For grades 4 through 8.
Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce First Friday street fair event
Downtown Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Vendors and entertainment. For details, contact Staunzie Grady at sgrady@chqchamber.org
Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 presents: Rock the Moose
201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Can purchase three-day music pass for $25 at the Lodge. Single day prices also an option. Can access camping for a donation. Bands inside, other activities outside including food vendors, craft vendors, 50/50. Motorcycle run from Collins Fire Department to Gowanda Moose Lodge from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Band Midlife Crisis from 8 to 11 p.m. Proceeds benefit repairs of the lodge, a scholarship, Collins Fire, Gowanda Fire, Gowanda Love Inc.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk
311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.
Danza! Performing Arts Academy presents: “Dance Days”
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 each. Call 716 673-3501 or online at https://www.fredonia.edu/tickets/. Cash and credit only, can be picked up in person at the box office before the performance or before curtain.
Movies at the Reg: “Big George Foreman”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Khris Davis as the World Heavy-Weight Champion and Olympic Gold medalist turned pastor and his comeback to win back his title. Forest Whitaker co-stars as his coach and mentor Doc Broadus. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Dr. Z
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
Dunkirk Flea Market
Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To become a vendor, call organizer Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.
Falconer village-wide yard sales
Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting
Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees invited.
Fredonia Chamber Attic and Seller Days
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual sale times may vary. Maps available at the village information booth.
Bach & Brats, Bake Sale and Basket Auction at Fredonia Opera House
West Barker Common, Fredonia, 9 a.m. bake sale and basket raffle. Meals including grilled bratwurst on a bun, sauerkraut, German potato salad, vegetable available for $13 presale at www.fredopera.org or at the event for $14. Lunch service begins at 11:30 a.m.
Cassadaga American Legion 1280 Auxiliary rummage sale and bake sale
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bag sale starts at 1 p.m.
Fredonia Presbyterian Church annual yard sale
219 Central Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds support local programs and agencies.
Yoga with the Birds
Patio on The Lodge at Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. $10 per person members, $12 non-members. Registration recommended. See https://rtpi.org
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
The Fredonia Farmers’ Market warm weather location, Church Street, Barker Common, downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.
Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
City of Dunkirk Household Hazardous Waste collection event
See www.cityofdunkirk.com for acceptable and unacceptable items and for the registration form which must be completed and will be collected from residents on June 3.
Kiwanis Club of Silver Creek Children’s Fair
Village Ball Park behind the library, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Get information for summer reading, make a bookmark, dance in the bubble machine. Vendors and entertainment.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chautauqua County Great Strides community walk
Point Gratiot Park, 10 a.m. check-in, 11 a.m. walk start.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library beautification day
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to noon. Donations of gardening tools, cleaning supplies, outdoor plants, snacks, water bottles, etc. appreciated.
Fredonia-Pomfret Republican Committee family picnic
Russell Joy Park, Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., upper pavilion. Games, family fun. Hot dogs, buns, chips provided. To attend, RSVP by May 27 to 716 672-8822.
Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 presents: Rock the Moose
201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Can purchase three-day music pass for $25 at the Lodge. Single day prices also an option. Can access camping for a donation. Bands inside, other activities outside including food vendors, craft vendors, 50/50. Kickball tournament. Bands – noon to 3 p.m.: Saving Shaggy; 3 to 6 p.m.: Rock Angel; 7 to 11 p.m.: Midnight Recovery. Proceeds benefit repairs of the lodge, a scholarship, Collins Fire, Gowanda Fire, Gowanda Love Inc.
Fenton Genealogy Support Group
Hall House Research Center, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, 10:30 a.m. Janet Wahlberg will present a class on Scottish Genealogy. Class until 11:30, attendees welcome to stay until 12:30 to use the research library. $10 members, $20 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256.
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.
The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc. Pedal Party
Starts and ends at The Point Restaurant, 296 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free, suitable for all ages and abilities. Certified helmets encouraged for all and required for under age 14. Registration encouraged at www.slowrollbuffalo.org
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Service of Remembrance and Memorial Butterfly Release
Hybrid event: can participate in person at CHPC office, Lakewood, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., at 1 p.m. or view via livestream or after the fact on Facebook and the webpage. Butterflies can be purchased in advance and picked up between 10 a.m. and noon at the Fredonia office, 3780 Eagle St, or the Lakewood office. For details, see https://chpc.care/butterfly. A downloadable program will be accessible for all.
Danza! Performing Arts Academy presents: “Dance Days”
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 each. Call 716 673-3501 or online at https://www.fredonia.edu/tickets/. Cash and credit only, can be picked up in person at the box office before the performance or before curtain.
Infinity’s Annual Spring Showcase
Jamestown High School Auditorium, 350 E. Second St., Suite 101, 7 p.m. Showcase of Infinity Visual and Performing Arts student performers. Tickets $8 presale or $10 at the door. Students 18 and under free with a ticketed adult. 716 664-0991.
Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Midnight Smoke
2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.