WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16

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.

Fredonia Reads at Barker Common Noon to 2 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and a book and join library staff downtown in the Common.

Children must be supervised.

Mental Health Association Participant Celebration and picnic

Dunkirk’s Point Gratiot Park, Brooks Pavilion, noon to 4 p.m. MHA participants, their families and all community members welcome. Free event. Food, yard games. Service organizations and participants who completed Treatment Court and other recovery programs will share experiences.

Sinclairville Free Library presents Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For ages birth to preschool. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays. Take away craft or activity for further learning. Register at 716 962-5885.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Snack time in the Library

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Get Your Game On (ages 6+ and families)

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents Furious George

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 5 to 9 p.m.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting/annual picnic

Ottoway Park pavilion, 8000 Route 5, Westfield. Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Bring a dish to pass for the picnic and personal table service. Following the meal will be a Chautauqua Obscura 2 presentation by local historians Karen Livsey and Sam Genco. For details, call Ruth Nichols, president at 716 965-2656.

Patterson Library annual auction and chicken barbecue

Eason Hall, 22 Elm St., Westfield. Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue dinner from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets, $15 each, at the library, 40 S. Portage St. Live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages of all types.

Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series

Point Gratiot Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Ion Sky. Bring snacks and seating.

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

Master Gardeners Evening in the Garden – “In the Fall Think Spring”

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

Fredonia Summer Band Concert: “Jess and the Mess 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 to 730 p.m.

Wednesday Night Lawn Chair Concert Series presents “Frankfurters”

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

Observatory Lecture Series: Cosmic Collisions

Martz- Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Speaker” Astronomer Dr. Alexandra Yep.

THURSDAY, AUG. 17

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament

Peek ‘n Peak Resort upper course, 1405 Olde Road, Clymer. Early bird price $185 per golfer includes lunch, snacks, beverages, dinner, cart, golf fees. Also can play five card draw poker for $20. See chautauquachamber.org for details.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street between the Post Office and Cave’s Food Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Author Catherine D’Agostino

7 Day St., Fredonia, 3 p.m. Meet this local author who has recently written “Braided Lies: A Thousand Islands Castle Mystery,” a mystery novel set in Alexandria Bay, NY. The book will be available for purchase.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Snack time in the Library

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Maker Camp (ages 6+ and families)

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Activities include LEGOS, STEAM, computer games,

Makey Makey, Circuits and a variety of other activities.

Village of Westfield public workshop to discuss Downtown Revitalization Master Plan

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in, view poster gallery, ask questions of the Steering Committee and Consultant Team, offer feedback.

Dunkirk Senior Center Hawaiian Luau

45 Cliffstar Court, Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner served at 4:30 p.m. Includes ham, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, roll and butter and dessert. Members can purchase tickets at the Senior Center office beginning Aug. 4. $10 each.

National Comedy Center reception in honor of deceased founding board member Mark Russell

203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 5 to 7 p.m. Dedication and brief remarks at 6 p.m. Suggested donation: $33, includes free admission to the museum for the entire day. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served at the reception hosted by Lewis Black and Ali Russell. RSVP at comedycenter.org

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.

Drawn Together: An Art Walk Celebrating Downtown Jamestown

Various locations, 5 to 8 p.m.

Music at Memorial Park: 70’s Night

Gypsy Queen 5:25 p.m.; Yellow Brick Road – Elton John Tribute 6:45 p.m. Also concession vendors.

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.