THURSDAY, SEPT. 7

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.

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.

The market at Graycliff

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

Dunkirk Public Library book club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 716 366-2511 to reserve this month’s selection.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Growing and Using Medicinal Plants

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Presenter: Kathy Contrino from CW Native Plant Farm.

County History Lecture: An Evening with the Undertakers

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Catherine J. Ullman. Free admission, donations accepted.

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, SEPT. 8

Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting

Demetri’s on the Lake, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Fire Lights Music and Arts Festival

The Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Music, flow art performances and one-of-a-kind art installations.

Free Parenting Discussion Group at MHA

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. Zoom or in-person. Call Aubrey at 716 664-3608 to register. This week’s topic: Developing good bedtime routines.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and fun with friends.

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.

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.

Red, White and Blues

Celebrate the vineyards and local wineries, blues musicians and restaurants of Fredonia. Festival merchandise available for sale at the Fredonia Beaver Club. Music schedule: 6 p.m.: The Untouchables at American Legion Post 59; 8 p.m. Dr. Z and the Blues Remedy at the Fredonia Beaver Club.

Marion Art Gallery reception for the exhibit “Not Gay”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 to 9 p.m. Meet exhibition curators Jonathan David Katz and Ryan Patrick Krueger. Dr. Katz will also give a lecture about the exhibition at 4 p.m. in McEwen Hall, room 209 on campus.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: original musical by Steven Wendell

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Free admission, reservations needed due to limited seating. Call 716 224-2135.

Art in Lily Dale: Artists Past and Present in the Dale

Lyceum Building, 7:30 p.m. Free event. Call 716 595-2921 for reservations and details.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

24th annual Sinclairville History Fair

7 to 9:30 a.m.: breakfast by the 76ers; 9:30 a.m.: memorial service at the Valley Historical Society Museum and live historical displays there all day; 10 a.m.: grand parade, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: craft show and farmers’ market; horse-drawn wagon rides; bounce houses; kids’ games. 11 a.m.: beautiful baby contest at the fire hall (prizes for all entrants); Grandma’s fruit pie contest at the fire hall; classic car, truck and cycle cruise-in and antique tractor display until 3 p.m. on the Village Hall lawn; 716 Puppet Productions presents Chris and Friends, ventriloquist and magician at the library; music in the Bandstand by The Scroggins. 11:30 a.m.: chicken barbecue by the library and fire department. Noon: cornhole tournament, pickleball tournament at the ballpark until 5 p.m., two person teams, entry fee $30, proceeds support CV midget football; Rustic Ramblers on the Church Street Stage until 3 p.m. 1:30 p.m.: Jamestown Harmony Express in the Bandstand; all breeds dog show at the fire hall. 2 p.m.: guided historic Evergreen cemetery tour. 3 p.m.: karaoke contest in the bandstand with cash prizes. 5 p.m.: street dance in the tent with Two For Flinching. 9 p.m.: fireworks.

Fire Lights Music and Arts Festival

The Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Music, flow art performances and one-of-a-kind art installations.

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.

South Dayton Farmers’ Market

Village Square Park, Route 322 and Park Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bike Ride – Tour of Chautauqua

Moore Park, Westfield, 9 a.m. Sign-in at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. for 25, 40, 75 or 100 mile tour. $35 includes sit-down dinner at the Episcopal Church at the finish. Pre-register. For details, call Westfield Recreation at 716 753-6842. Bicycle helmet required.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild “30 Years of Love and Warmth Quilt Show”

First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 admission includes two tickets for the raffle quilt.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society can and bottle drive

St. Hedwig Church parking lot, Roberts Road parking lot, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. until noon. Complimentary hot dogs at 10 a.m.

Historical “Amish Market and Fall Crawl” and quilting demonstration/display

Starting point: Valley View Cheese Co., 6028 Route 62, Conewango Valley, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From 1 to 2 p.m., the South Dayton Depot will feature former Mayor Larry Zollinger who will share stories and events from early railroad days as well as from early South Dayton times. For details, text Karen Strickland at 716 397-2119. Quilting program in the old Leon church.

43rd annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Route 6, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $8, $6 seniors, children 12 and under free. Can return free on Sunday for paid admission Saturday. 150 juried artisans, inspired folk art, homemade collectibles, traditional American crafts, fine art, delectable foods, children’s activities, magician, demonstrations, chainsaw carvings, birds of prey, exotic animal petting zoo, balloon art and face painting booth, farmers’ market, musical group “Temple Grey.”

Art in Lily Dale: Outdoor and Spirit Art Classes

Lyceum Building, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event. 10 a.m. to noon: class on watercolors or automatic drawing; 1″30 to 4 p.m.: outdoor painting or wax art; 3 to 4 p.m. show and tell with prizes. Call 716 595-2921 for reservations and details.

Lake Erie State Park presents: Backyard Birds

5838 Route 5, Brocton, meet at recreation hall, 10 to 11 a.m. Leader: Judy Callahan. Bring binoculars.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Fun with Fungi

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by prior Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Jamestown Public Market

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

Lake Erie State Park presents: Terrific Trees

5838 Route 5, Brocton, meet at recreation hall, 10 to 11 a.m. Leader: Mike Callahan. ,

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 5 to 12. Limit 10 children. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Registration required.

Call 716 934-3468.

Red, White and Blues

Celebrate the vineyards and local wineries, blues musicians and restaurants of Fredonia. 9/11 memorial motorcycle run and fund-raiser to benefit Fredonia Memorial Post 59 veteran banner fund. Registration at 10:45 a.m., kick stands up by 11:30. Riders will visit various Chautauqua County locations and return to post 59 for lunch. Registration $15 per person. 11 a.m.: food trucks, restaurants, wineries, craft and direct sell vendors, raffles. Music schedule: noon: The MCJ Band at the Barker Common Gazebo; 1 p.m.: Beer Crate Blues Band at Heenan’s Irish Pub; 2 p.m.: Jammin’ Gypsies at Coughlin’s; 3 p.m. MAIN EVENT – Tommy Z at the Barker Common Gazebo; 5 p.m.: Harvey and the Hurricanes at Fred’s; 5:30 p.m.: Two Towns at Old Main Inn; 5:30 p.m.: Mo Porter Band at 64 On the Rocks; 6 p.m.: Miranda Wilcox and The Line at Muldoon’s/Tully”s; 7 p.m. Shaky Ray Blues Band at Domus Fare; 7:30 p.m.: Mark Winsick Band at Downtown Brew; 9 p.m. Jony James Band at EBC West; 10 p.m.: That 80’s Hair Band at Valentine’s.

Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest

2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 10 p.m. Free admission, families welcome. Craft and food vendors, chicken barbecue, bounce house, balloon artist, wine tastings, wine slush, craft beer, classic car cruise-in noon to 6 p.m. Music by Twisted Lid noon to 3 p.m.; Black Widow 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; The Fleetwood Mac Experience 7 to 10 p.m. Requesting no outside food and beverages.

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.

Sherman Music Festival

The Cooler Bar and Grill, 2 to 10 p.m. Food, vendors, live music.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: original musical by Steven Wendell

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Free admission, reservations needed due to limited seating. Call 716 224-2135.

Spaghetti dinner fund-raiser

Dayton Fire Hall, 9512 Route 62, Dayton, 5 to 8 p.m. Suggested donations: $15 adults; $10 kids 10 and under. Eat in or take out. Proceeds benefit the Wesley Community Church Building Fund. For details, call Mary at 716 462-7059.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “Wail On – A Night of Classic Country Music”

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. $22.

Movies at the Reg – “The League”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. The story of the Negro League’s triumphs and challenges is told through archival footage and interviews with legendary players like Satchel Page, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. $7 admission plus $1 theater restoration fee.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Department tractor pull

Firemen’s Grounds, 34 Maple St., South Dayton. Scales open at 10 a.m. $10 hitch fee. Pull begins at noon. $5 admission. For details, call Dave Ivett at 716 679-8876.

Jamestown Coin Club Coin Show

Herman Kent Post 777, (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free admission. Buying, selling, offering free appraisals. For details, call 716 720-1591

Fire Lights Music and Arts Festival

The Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Music, flow art performances and one-of-a-kind art installations.

43rd annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Route 6, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $8, $6 seniors, children 12 and under free. Can return free on Sunday for paid admission Saturday. 150 juried artisans, inspired folk art, homemade collectibles, traditional American crafts, fine art, delectable foods, children’s activities, magician, demonstrations, chainsaw carvings, birds of prey, exotic animal petting zoo, balloon art and face painting booth, farmers’ market, entertainment by Elvis impersonator Cesare Belvano.

Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest

2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 6 p.m. Free admission, families welcome. Craft and food vendors, chicken barbecue bounce house, balloon artist, wine tastings, wine slush, craft beer, classic car cruise-in noon to 6 p.m. Music by Throwback Jack noon to 3 p.m.; Midnight Recovery 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Requesting no outside food and beverages.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: original musical by Steven Wendell

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Free admission, reservations needed due to limited seating. Call 716 224-2135.

MONDAY, SEPT. 11

City of Dunkirk 9/11 ceremony

FIre Headquarters at 311 Eagle St., 9 a.m. Held by the city of Dunkirk Fire Department and the Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616. Public is invited to attend.

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschooler storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

United Seniors luncheon meeting

Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. gathering, luncheon at noon. Send $12 per meal to Linda Riley, 264 King St., Dunkirk. Membership is $5 per senior (ages 55+)