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FRIDAY, SEPT. 22
Studebaker Swap Meet
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, open to the public. A variety of vendors selling car parts, vehicles, literature, memorabilia, toys, Studebaker catalogs and more. JJ’s Backyard BBQ and catering will be available.
Busti Concerts and Carnival
Busti Fire Department, 886 Mill Road, Jamestown.
PA State Championship Fishing Tournament
96 Main St., Tidioute. Parade, craft show, door prizes, vendors.
Special pumpkin auction
Chautauqua Produce, 7844 Route 474, Clymer, 10 a.m. Winter squash, specialty pumpkins, warty pumpkins, gourds, mini pumpkins, free coffee and donuts, wide variety of fresh produce.
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: Fighting and aggression.
Collins Library annual book sale
2341 Main St., Collins, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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.
Reed Recital
SUNY Fredonia, Reed Library Garden, noon. Features performances by School of Music students.
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.
Broadway’s Eden Espinosa presents: Master Class with selected SUNY Fredonia musical theatre students
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 2 p.m. Open to the public with free admission.
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Voyagers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school until 4:45 p.m. For grades 3 through 8.
Wine Fest
Gibson Park, North East, PA., 4 to 8 p.m. 10+ wineries, live music, artisans and more.
Board of Elections training for poll workers
Carlson Community Center, 50 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring legal identification, Social Security Card and voided check for direct deposit payment. No reservations required. Pay: $25 for training, $14.20 per hour while working the polls. For details, call 716 753-4580.
Westfield Cemetery Tours Through History
Westfield Cemetery, 91 Academy St. Horse drawn carriage tours $20 per person, leave at 6, 7, 8, 9 p.m. Limited seating. Local actors bring residents of Westfield “back to life.” Refreshments. Walking tours at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $5 children. For tickets, call Patterson Library, 716 326-2154.
Gowanda Booster 2023 Gowanda Central School Hall of Fame celebration
Gowanda’s Historical Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St., 6:30 p.m. Music, social gathering followed by the induction ceremony of Jon M. Phillips Jr., Stefanena Kysor, Carson Waterman and the 2008 Varsity Baseball Team of Distinction. Free event, open to the public.
Live on Stage: Eden Espinosa
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Broadway star of Wicked, BKLYN the Musical and Rent. $25 adults, $23 members, $10 students.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 23
Studebaker Swap Meet
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free, open to the public. A variety of vendors selling car parts, vehicles, literature, memorabilia, toys, Studebaker catalogs and more. JJ’s Backyard BBQ and catering will be available.
Busti Concerts and Carnival
Busti Fire Department, 886 Mill Road, Jamestown. Includes parade and fireworks.
Wine Fest
Gibson Park, North East, PA., noon to 8 p.m. 10+ wineries, live music, artisans and more.
Busti Apple Festival
Busti Historical Society, 3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown. Craft demonstrations, working grist mill, handmade craft vendors, food, fresh baked pies, apple cider, apples. Museum open. Free parking on the Busti Historical property off Busti-Sugar Grove Road. Admission $5 adult, free for kids 12 and under. No pets allowed on the grounds.
PA State Championship Fishing Tournament
96 Main St., Tidioute. Parade, craft show, door prizes, vendors.
Amish Country Running Festival
Cemetery Hill Road and Church Street, Randolph, 8 to 10 a.m. 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon. Train for hills. Food available. For details see CoachMarkWilson.com
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.
Chautauqua County Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Point Gratiot Point, Dunkirk. Registration begins at 10 a.m., opening ceremony and walk at 11 a.m. Participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer;s with Promise Garden ceremony. For details and to register, see act.alz.org/chautauqua
Collins Library annual book sale
2341 Main St., Collins, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jamestown Public Market
Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 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. Note that during the month of September, the adoption fee for adult cats (over one year of age) is reduced to $40. For senior cats (over eight years old), the adoption fee is always $30. 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.
Ceremony for U.S. House of Representative Daniel Alden Reed
Graveside (at the Sheridan Center Cemetery on Center Road) plaque placement at 1 p.m., followed by reception in the Sheridan Historical Society Building and Museum at Center Road and Route 20. View an exhibit about the life of the Assemblyman. All are welcome.
Movies at the Reg: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 4 p.m. The teenagers and a new friend perform heroic acts in New York City. Tickets $6 and $1 restoration fee.
Westfield Cemetery Tours Through History
Westfield Cemetery, 91 Academy St. Horse drawn carriage tours $20 per person, leave at 6, 7, 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m. Limited seating. Local actors bring residents of Westfield “back to life.” Refreshments. Walking tours at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $5 children. For tickets, call Patterson Library, 716 326-2154.
Audubon Community Nature Center Natural Investigators: Nature at Night
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 7:30 to 9 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 8 to 12 with an adult. Indoors and outdoors. Call 716 569-2345 for reservations, must be paid by previous Thursday.
Ghost tour
Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point, $30 per person. Purchase tickets at www.dunkirklighthouse.com or call 716 366-5050.
Cinema Series: “Oppenheimer”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Director Christopher Nolan’s film stars Cillan Murphy as the physicist who leads the development of the atomic bomb in WWII. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series: “A Night at the Opera”
Warner Theatre, 811 State St., Erie, 8 p.m. For tickets see eriephil.org
SUNDAY, SEPT. 24
19th Annual Pat McGee Dog Walk
Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. The event is named in honor of the late New York State Senator Pat McGee who worked to fight animal cruelty and supported Buster’s Law, also known as the Felony Animal Cruelty Law. Check-in at 10 a.m., walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Also can join the dog costume contest. $22 walk registration fee includes shirt and goodie bag. Proof of vaccination required, dog must have a rabies tag, proper ID or microchip, and on a leash at all times. Register at www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org. Weidner’s chicken barbecue drive-through pick-up from 12 to 3 p.m., $15 or call 716 672-1991.
Wine Fest
Gibson Park, North East, PA., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10+ wineries, live music, artisans and more.
Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting
Sheridan VFW Post 6390, 2556 Route 20, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Chris Pinkoski of Revitalize Dunkirk. Any club member may attend these meetings.
Busti Apple Festival
Busti Historical Society, 3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craft demonstrations, educational tours of the working grist mill, handmade craft vendors, food trucks, fresh baked pies, apple cider, apples, pony rides, carriage rides. Museum open. Free parking on the Busti Historical property off Busti-Sugar Grove Road. Admission $5 adult, free for kids 12 and under. No pets allowed on the grounds.
PA State Championship Fishing Tournament
96 Main St., Tidioute. Parade, craft show, door prizes, vendors.
Allegheny National Forest Centennial Celebration
Twin Lakes Recreation Area, information center at 131 Smokey Lane, Marienville, PA. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Live music, food trucks, guest speakers, children’s activities, giveaways and more. Call 1-814-927-6628 for information.
The Western New York Chamber Orchestra: “Classics 1: Fredonia Chamber Choir”
SUNY Fredonia, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. General seating. General public: $20 Student/child: free. The Fredonia Chamber Choir will be featured as it joins WNYCO under the direction of Conductor and Artistic Director Glen Cortese for Vivald-s “Gloria.”