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MONDAY, JULY 10

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Book Buddies

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. For children going into pre-kindergarten through those going into second grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Crafternoons

536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Free event. This week: sand art materials.

TUESDAY, JULY 11

Willowbrook Cemetery monthly board meeting

Mackowiak Funeral Home, Doughty Street, Dunkirk 10 a.m. Anyone interested is welcome.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Book Buddies

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. For children going into pre-kindergarten through those going into second grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: carnival

536 Central Ave., 2 to 3:30 p.m. Play games for prizes, popcorn and more.

Dunkirk Seniors Tai Chi Class at Point Gratiot

Point Gratiot Park, 3 p.m. Instructor: Peter Miller. Guests welcome.

Creek Music in the Park and Classic Car Cruise

Village ballpark, 6 to 9 p.m. Performance by Crash Cadillac. Event includes vendors.

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.

Sheridan Memorial VFW Auxiliary meeting

Aunt Millie’s Restaurant, 1024 Main Road, Irving.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Diamond painting

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 10 and up. Create a diamond painted coaster. All supplies provided. Register in advance at 716 934-3468.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Open Mic Night

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 6 to 9 p.m.

Cinema Series: “About My Father”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Stars Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert DiNiro in this comedy about culture clashes. $7 adults, $6.50 members, $5 students.

Public Astronomy Night

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 10 p.m. Limited space. Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights

WEDNESDAY,

JULY 12

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 716 680-0313.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variety of vendors. The market accepts EBT/SNAP, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, WICFV checks.

Westfield Alzheimer’s Social Respite Group

United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers offer light exercise, seasonal music and games with one to one assistance for guests. For details about this free respite program, call the church at 716 326-3243.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: The Smart Squad

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For children going into third grade through those going into eighth grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Midway State Park 125th anniversary celebration

5849 Route 439, Bemus Point, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Followed by fireworks at 10:10 p.m.

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

Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series

Point Gratiot Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Gerk ‘n Jerks.

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

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Cruise Night

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk. Come check out the cars.

Fredonia Summer Band Concert: “Hazzard County Band”

Barker Common Gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Lawn Chair Concert Series presents “Doug’s Low Blu Flame”

Centennial Park Gazebo, Park Street, Angola, 7 p.m. Free event.

Movies at the Reg: “The Outsiders”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 40th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s fil focusing on the class struggles between two groups of Oklahoma teenagers during the 1960s. Tickets $5 and $1 restoration fee.

Fenton Lecture Series: Prohibition in Jamestown

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free, in person in the dining room of the Fenton History Center, also streamed via Facebook and Zoom.

Erie Philharmonic free outdoor concert

North East, PA., Gibson Park, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

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.

United Senior Council of Chautauqua County meeting

Silver Creek Senior Council, Route 5, Silver Creek. All county seniors welcome. If a ride is needed, call Ellen Coffaro at 716 763-1012.

Patterson Library annual book sale

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: July storytimes with Miss Jill and Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to 12. Community helper Colleen McKenna, Executive Director of the SIlver Creek Food Pantry, will come as a guest reader and share what he does to enrich the community and keep everyone safe. Register in advance at 716 934-3468.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. 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.

Gowanda Area Historical Society Museum open house

2 Chestnut St., Gowanda, 1 to 4 p.m. Send research questions to gowhist@localnet.com

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 Music on the Pier: Americana Night

Leroy Townes Band 5:25 p.m.; Uncle Ben’s Remedy 6:45 p.m. Also concession vendors.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Concert in Ryckman Park

Fay Street, Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Blues concert by Scott McElhaney and Bill Piper..

Mayville’s Music By the Lake

Mayville Lakeside Park, 50 Water St., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Musical performance by Khaotic Smoke. Also food trucks, vendors, yard games, 50/50 tickets.

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.

7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience, BradfordBromeley Family Theatre, 300 Campus Drive, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA, 7 p.m. $30 reserved seating, plus processing fees.

Summer at the Stone House: Amanda R. Woomer presents “Haunted WNY Volume 3l” Cattaraugus County Museum, 9824 Route 16,Machias, 7 p.m.

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, JULY 14

Laurel Memorial relay run

From Jamestown to Dunkirk. 8 a.m. opening ceremonies at The Resource Center, 75 Jones & Gifford Avenue; relay begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends in Dunkirk with a victory celebration at The Resource Center, 175 Lake Shore Drive W. from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Free to participate, but donations appreciated. Proceeds benefit those with disabilities.

Patterson Library annual book sale

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Digging for Dinosaurs by the Buffalo Museum of Science

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Free event for the whole family. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

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

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anderson-Lee LIbrary presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., SIlver Creek, 12 to 2 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Super Amy – magician, acrobat and more

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., 1 to 2 p.m. Parking on Eagle Street. The show is a Checkers the Inventor production.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Spamalot”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Runaway Train

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

Remembering Red … A Tribute to Red Skelton starring Brian Hoffman at the Fredonia Opera House

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. One man show acting out skits and pantomimes Skelton was famous for. $20 adults, $18 members, $10 students.

The Create Project presents: “Tradition, Trauma and Tenderness” film

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tells the story of an individual, a family, a community and culture and the strength and resilience gained from communities and tradition. Attention is paid to marginalized communities whose suffering of trauma have been historically overlooked, including experiences of children. A variety of cultures are included. Executive produced and directed by Valerie Walawender. Insights from psychologist Dr. Darryl Tonemah and neuroscientist Dr. Audrey Hager. A reception follows.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Movies in the Commons

37 W. Main St., Brocton, on the lawn behind the library, dusk. Tonight’s show: Disney’s “Zootopia.” Rated PG. Free event. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

SATURDAY, JULY 15

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.

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.

86th annual Westfield Antique Show

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Laurel Memorial Run/Walk, Silver Creek

Village Square: 7:00 a.m. – Participant check-in and late registration begin; 8:30 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Walk begin (5K Run/Walk will have two water stations); 9 a.m. – 8K Run begins (8K Run will have four water stations); 10 a.m. – Children’s Fun Runs (ages 7 and younger); 10:15 a.m. – Laurel’s Legacy Lap (for anyone with a disability, no charge); 10:30 a.m. – Awards Ceremony. $25 per person, also virtual activity options. Proceeds help those with disabilities.

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

Zippo/Case Made in Bradford celebration

Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store, 1932 Zippo Drive, Bradford, PA, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Collectors’ swap tent, launch of exclusive collectibles, activities and entertainment for all ages.

Patterson Library annual book sale

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. For details, call 716 326-2154.

Jamestown Public Market

Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Scandinavian Folk Festival

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Music, dancing, lectures, exhibits, vendors, Admission $5, children 16 and under, free. Midsummer celebration.

Fair in the Square

Dunkirk Washington Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft and gift vendors, food trucks, inflatables and kids’ activities. Music by Footsteps 11 a.m. to 1 pm. And Party McFly 1 to 4 p.m.

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.

Collins Regional Historical Society No Registration Fee car show

Collins Center Town Park, School Street and Collins Center Zoar Road, noon to 4 p.m. Goodie bags for drivers, free door prize raffles for drivers, pre-registration (not required) by email. Trophy for various classes. Free parking and admittance for spectators. For details, email collinsregional@roadrunner.com

Main Street Studios Summer Theater presents: “Gods of Greece, Perseus and Andromeda” (Theatre for Youth)

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2:30 p.m. Tickets:$15 adults; $10 students/seniors.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Summer Soiree

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5 to 9 p.m. Art and cocktail reception featuring live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, plein air artists creating original works to be auctioned off later at the event, gourmet buffet dinner on the patio, Institute updates, guest speaker. Tickets $95 each. Call 716 665-2473.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Dj Stylez

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

50s Sock Hop

Village Casino, 1 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, 7 to 10 p.m. $25 per person. Live DJ, dance contest, costume contest, door prizes. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels. For tickets, see pietime.net/sock-hop

SUNDAY, JULY 16

Church Administration Training, Ludlow

Olmstead Manor Retreat Center, 17 E. Main St., Ludlow, PA. Training is designed for those who serve a church, ministry or similar organization in an administrative role. Pittsburgh District Administrative Assistant Pam Honeychurch will offer a variety of sessions on resources, technology, workplace boundaries and more. For details call 814-945-6512.

Scandinavian Folk Festival

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, dancing, lectures, exhibits, vendors, Admission $5, children 16 and under, free.

86th annual Westfield Antique Show

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, 12:30 to 3 p.m.

American Legion Post 1280 parking lot dance

228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, to 5 p.m.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Zen City

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 17

Church Administration Training, Ludlow

Olmstead Manor Retreat Center, 17 E. Main St., Ludlow, PA. Training is designed for those who serve a church, ministry or similar organization in an administrative role. Pittsburgh District Administrative Assistant Pam Honeychurch will offer a variety of sessions on resources, technology, workplace boundaries and more. For details call 814-945-6512.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Book Buddies

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. For children going into pre-kindergarten through those going into second grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Rotary Charity Golf Classic

Moon Brook Country Club, 2879 N. Main St. Ext., Jamestown. Shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. $150 per player, includes greens fees, cart, lunch on the course, dinner and prizes. Beverages available on the course. All fees must be paid in full before the start of play and entry forms must be submitted by July 7. Proceeds benefit Rotary’s projects in the local community as well as International Rotary projects.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Crafternoons

536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Free event. This week: rain sticks.

HOPE meeting (Healing our Pain with Empathy)

General Physician, PC Dunkirk Office, 3898 Vineyard Drive, 6 to 8 p.m. All parents who have experienced the death of a child are invited to participate in this free support group. For details, call 716 338-0033 ext. 212.

REV Theatre in the Park, Bradford

Bromley Family Theatre, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA, 7 p.m. Free live theater show in the park for children up through 8th grade. For details see bcpac.com

Chautauqua County Fair

Midway, exhibits, animals, mini stage performances. Grandstand show: Horse Harness Racing, 2 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 18

Church Administration Training, Ludlow

Olmstead Manor Retreat Center, 17 E. Main St., Ludlow, PA. Training is designed for those who serve a church, ministry or similar organization in an administrative role. Pittsburgh District Administrative Assistant Pam Honeychurch will offer a variety of sessions on resources, technology, workplace boundaries and more. For details call 814-945-6512.

Chautauqua County Fair

Midway, exhibits, animals, mini stage performances. Grandstand show: Demolition Derby, 7 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sundance Kids Farm petting zoo

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. See goats, rabbits, hedgehogs, prairie dogs and more in the library yard.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Book Buddies

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. For children going into pre-kindergarten through those going into second grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Youngerman Center Stroke/Head Injury Support Group meeting SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 to 4 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provide educational information and an opportunity to socialize and share experiences. Light refreshments provided. For details, call Julie Williams, coordinator, 716 673-4618.

Fredonia Reads at Barker Common

4 to 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and a book and join library staff downtown in the Common. Children must be supervised.

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.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts free classic movie: “Double Indemnity”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. 1944 film stars Fred McMurray and Barbara Stanwyck.

Public Astronomy Night

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 10 p.m. Limited space. Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

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 716 680-0313.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variety of vendors. The market accepts EBT/SNAP, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, WICFV checks.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: The Smart Squad

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For children going into third grade through those going into eighth grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Chautauqua County Fair

Midway, exhibits, animals, mini stage performances. Grandstand show: Cross Over the Line Rodeo, 7 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Library field days

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. Outdoor games, water relay races and more.

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

Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series

Point Gratiot Park, 6 to 8 p.m. 2 Towns.

Master Gardeners Evening in the Garden – “Biodiversity in the Garden”

Jamestown Community College, near the Physical Education Building, Curtis Street Jamestown, 6 p.m. Educational programming with hands-on experience.

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

Fredonia Summer Band Concert: “Envy’s Mix Tape Band”

Barker Common Gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. For details, contact Merrie at mhanmann@AHiraHall.com

Wednesday Night Lawn Chair Concert Series presents “Grand Illusion”

Centennial Park Gazebo, Park Street, Angola, 8 p.m. Styx tribute band. Free event.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Derrick Day Festival, Bradford

Penn-Brad Oil Museum, 901 South Ave., Bradford, PA. Celebrate the rich oil and gas heritage of the region. Stop at the museum and enjoy a day of craft vendors, food demos, antique oilfield equipment displays, candle making, a chainsaw carver, a barbershop quartet, talks of oilfield history. Free admission. For details, call 814 362-1955.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: July storytimes with Miss Jill and Miss Amy

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to 12. Community helpers David and Marilyn Kurzawa, volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, will come as guest readers and share what he does to enrich the community and keep everyone safe. Register in advance at 716 934-3468.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. 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.

Gowanda Area Historical Society Museum open house

2 Chestnut St., Gowanda, 1 to 4 p.m. Send research questions to gowhist@localnet.com

The market at Graycliff

6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, 5 to 8 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.

Christmas in July Concert and Kids Activities

South Basin of the Chadakoin Riverwalk, Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. Kids’ activities, free concert by Nerds Gone Wild.

Chautauqua County Fair

Midway, exhibits, animals, mini stage performances. Grandstand show: Empire State Truck and Tractor Pull, 7 p.m.

Music on the Pier: Hard Rock Night

Midnight Smoke 5:25 p.m.; Appetite for Voltage – GN’R and AC/DC Tribute 6:45 p.m. Also concession vendors.

WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE – Infinity Visual and Performing Arts students

Reg Lenna, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, cash bar and preshow gathering in pre-function room (elevator to 3) doors at 6 p.m. All performances in media studio (elevator to 3R) door at 6:45, performance at 7 p.m. Be part of the live studio audience. $12 per ticket and $1 convenience fee.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Concert in Ryckman Park

Fay Street, Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Performance by Pat Cook – Women of Country.

Mayville’s Music By the Lake

Mayville Lakeside Park, 50 Water St., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free musical performances, details TBA. Also food trucks, vendors, yard games, 50/50 tickets.

Main Street Studios presents: “Much Ado About Nothing” by Shakespeare

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Tickets:$15 adults; $10 students/seniors.

Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Streets and venues of downtown Jamestown. Live painting and live musical performances. Free with donation at the gate. All proceeds go toward performing artists.

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.

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, JULY 21

Chautauqua County Fair

Midway, exhibits, animals, mini stage performances. Grandstand show: Black Cat Hell Drivers, 7 p.m.

Old Home Days, Eldred, PA

Otto Eldred Joint School, 143 R L Sweitzer Drive, Duke Center, PA. Join in the fun at the annual Old Home Days . Enjoy a Hometown Daze Car Show, craft and food vendors, beer vendors, face painting, bouncy houses, and a car and motorcycle show. Don’t miss out on the fantastic firework display in the evening.

Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Streets and venues of downtown Jamestown. Live painting and live musical performances. Free with donation at the gate. All proceeds go toward performing artists

Chautauqua Chamber Federal Congressional Breakfast with Representative Nick Langworthy

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 West Lake Road, Dunkirk. Pre-registration required. $25 for Chamber members or $29 for non-members.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Animals Tales featuring a horseshoe crab by the Aquarium of Niagara

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Free event for the whole family. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

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

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 2 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Cris Johnson, magician

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Parking on Eagle Street.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join in role playing adventures. Contact the Library Director at 716 366-2511 for details.

Main Street Studios presents: “Much Ado About Nothing” by Shakespeare

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Tickets:$15 adults; $10 students/seniors.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Diamond painting

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 3 p.m. For ages 5 and up. Create a diamond sticker to keep or give to a friend. All supplies provided. Register in advance at 716 934-3468.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Skeeterville

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

Pancake breakfast to benefit Lakeshore Humane Society

First Ward Falcons Club, 34 1 Lakeshore Drive E., Dunkirk, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Drive through or dine in. $7 presale only. Includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee and baked goods. Purchase tickets at Open Adoption Hours at the LHS Center, 431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. or Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. For details, call 716 672-1991.

World Series of Wheels

Bergman Park, 487 Baker St., Jamestown, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participant-judged car show that helps offset costs of hosting a Babe Ruth World Series in Jamestown. Events for kids, food and craft vendors, swap meet for car enthusiasts.

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.

Old Home Days, Eldred, PA

Otto Eldred Joint School, 143 R L Sweitzer Drive, Duke Center, PA. Join in the fun at the annual Old Home Days. Enjoy a Hometown Daze Car Show, craft and food vendors, beer vendors, face painting, bouncy houses, and a car and motorcycle show. Don’t miss out on the fantastic firework display in the evening

Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

Streets and venues of downtown Jamestown. Live painting and live musical performances. Free with donation at the gate. All proceeds go toward performing artists

Chautauqua County DPW Household Hazardous Waste drop-off day

50 Patterson Dt., Mayville, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For acceptable and unacceptable items and for the registration form, see https://chqgov.com/landfill/landfill. Forms also available at the site. For details, call TJ Pierce at 716 661-8424.

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.

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 Food Pantry

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP 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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Story Walk and Kindergarten Readiness event

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to noon. Take the kids on a story walk around Barker Common in this part story book, part scavenger hunt. Experience William Steig’s “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble” in a new way. Also, skill packets available to help prepare children going into pre-kindergarten or kindergarten. Free event, no registration required.

Jamestown Public Market

Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jamestown Walking Tour: Lucille Ball Downtown

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. $10 adults, $5 Fenton History Center members, children 17 and under, free. For details and to register, call 716 664-6256.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club.

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Limit of 10 children ages 5 to 12. For reservations, call 716 934-3468

Grape Discovery Center Lakeshore Street Rods Association Cruise-In

8305 W. Main St., Westfield, noon to 4 p.m. All cars can register the day of the event. Prizes for registered vehicles. Guests can bring a chair and stay for music and make food and beverage purchases. See www.grapediscoverycenter.com for details.

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.

26th Annual Motorcycle Benefit Run, Bradford

Zippo/Case Museum and Flagship Store, 1932 Zippo Drive, Bradford, PA. Blessings of the Bikes at noon, then parade through Bradford, PA. Proceeds benefit individuals and kids and cancer programs supporting medical facilities

Main Street Studios Summer Theater presents: “Shakespeare’s Lovers, Villains and Heroes”

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2:30 p.m. Tickets:$15 adults; $10 students/seniors.

Chautauqua County Fair

Midway, exhibits, animals, mini stage performances. Grandstand show: Monster Truck – Bob Robbins Jr., 7 p.m.

Main Street Studios presents: “Much Ado About Nothing” by Shakespeare

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Tickets:$15 adults; $10 students/seniors.

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Cinema Series: “You Hurt My Feelings”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as a novelist whose marriage is tested when she overhears her husband’s reaction to her latest book. $7 adults, $6.50 members, $5 students.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: DTO

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 23

Dunkirk-Fredonia 56th annual fly-in breakfast

Chautauqua County Airport, 3389 Middle Road, Dunkirk, 8 a.m. to noon. Tickets at the door or at tinyurl.com/2023FIB. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under. All-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee, decaf, milk. Features a military aircraft and private planes from New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Also an arts and crafts show. Opportunity for Great Lakes Flight Center discovery flights – $150 for a half hour, $250 for an hour. One person will co-pilot with a flight instructor with room for two additional passengers. Proceeds benefit high school scholarships for Dunkirk and Fredonia and the Rotary Youth Exchange program.

Cassadaga Worship on the Beach

10 a.m., picnic afterwards.

Chautauqua County Fair

Midway, exhibits, animals, mini stage performances. Grandstand show, Demolition Derby Championship, 4 p.m.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: TBA

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m.

Cassadaga concert – Acoustic Ear Candy

Cassadaga Beach floating stage, 5 to 7 p.m. Pop, rock and country.

MONDAY, JULY 24

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Book Buddies

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. For children going into pre-kindergarten through those going into second grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Crafternoons

536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Free event. This week: African Kente cloth paper weaving

Starting at $3.50/week.

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