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SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Dunkirk Flea Market
Corner of Washington Avenue and Lake Shore Drive E., across from the Clarion Hotel, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weather permitting. All types of vendors. For details, call 716 680-0958.
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
Church Street, downtown Fredonia at Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.
Family Ministries Team of Fredonia First Methodist Church yard sale and doughnut sal3
25 Church St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coffee, water and South Dayton doughnuts will be on sale until sold out. Many items at the yard sale.
9th NY Cavalry Civil War Reenactment
Moore Park, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flag-raising ceremony at 9 a.m., at the Soldiers Monument in Moore Park. Recruitment and mustering of soldiers at 10 a.m. Demonstrations of camp living, weapon tactics, period craft making. Reading of letters written by CIvil War soldiers 2 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market
Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, eggs, meats, natural foods, artisan crafts, more.
Forestville Community Yard Sales
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up at Evans Bank or Cave’s. A list of participating sites will be available at Cave’s the day of the sale.
Jamestown Pride
Jamestown Public Market, 191 W. Third St., 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. See https://www.jamestownpride.org
Gibson Farm Heritage Day
Gibson Park, North East, PA. Wine, live music, vendors, food. Performance by the Axe Women Loggers of Maine, plus a tractor and farm equipment show.
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association spring tractor pull
4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton. Weigh ins begin at 9 a.m. Garden tractors at 10 a.m., antique farm tractors at noon. Food available.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: annual plant swap
7 Day St., Fredonia. Drop off garden extras (plants, seeds, etc.) in unneeded containers to donate or exchange at the tent outside the library between 9 and 10. Include names of plants or seeds and care instructions. Plant swap 10 a.m. to noon. After noon, all plants up for grabs.
Little Explorers at Audubon
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 8 with an adult. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by June 6. Call 716 569-2345. This month: Reptiles – Tales of Scales.
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies vaccination clinic
Westfield Highway Building, 118 Chestnut St., 10 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration required. Visit HealthyCHQ.com/Rabies. All dog, cats, domesticated ferrets at least 3 months old eligible.
Celoron Rib-Fest
Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 47 Dunham Ave., Celoron, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For details, call 716 487-4175. Food, drinks, kids’ zone, craft vendors, music by Smokin’ 45 from 8 to 11 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.
Merritt Winery Strawberry Festival
2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 10 p.m. Vendors open noon to 6. Concert all day, free admission. Family friendly, craft and boutique vendors, food, strawberry desserts, wine and craft beer, classic car cruise in noon to 6 p.m. Kids’ activities – Mr. NO the Balloon Guy, face painter, bounce house. No outside food/beverages. Collecting cash donations and non-perishable food items on behalf of FeedMore WNY.
Chautauqua County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution meeting
Stockton Hotel, 2 S. Main St., 12:30 p.m. Meal choices on the menu. Presentation by DAR member Brenda Johnson about the Lafayette 200 program scheduled for 2025 in Fredonia.
Lake Erie State Park “Bluff Erosion” program
5838 Route 5, Brocton, 1 p.m. Meet at recreation hall. Brief hike at water’s edge.
Cinema Series: “Amadeus”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 2 p.m. 1985 Best Picture Oscar winner, portrays the life of classical composer Mozart (Tom Hulce) and his rival Salieri (F. Murray Abraham). $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal
Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetable, fruit and cookies. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.
Chautauqua County Historical Society annual spring gala
McClurg Mansion, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, view new exhibits, improvements. Self-guided audio tour available. Tickets $50. Email info@cchs.mcclurg.org
Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “Unbillievable!” the movie
39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Adults $17, seniors and kids $12. Wear your gear to show your spirit!
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Presenting music by Cosmic Cowboys.
Cinema Series: “Amadeus”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St.,7:30 p.m. Joseph Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), Chevalier de Saint-George rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and falling-out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court. $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
Annual Rosie’s Run 5K Walk/Run
Sherman Fire Hall, 122 Park St. 7 a.m. Help raise money for families in need in memory of Rosie Billquist. Several medals available. $20 without a shirt, $35 with a shirt. To register, see Runsignup.com and search for Rosie’s Run.
9th NY Cavalry Civil War Reenactment
Moore Park, 20 E. Main St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Demonstrations of camp living
South Dayton Volunteer Fire Company Tractor Pull
Firemen’s Grounds, 34 Maple St., scales open at 10 a.m. $10 hitch fee. Pull begins at noon, $5 admission.
Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 towel bingo
201 Aldrich St., doors open at noon, game starts at 1 p.m. Food available for purchase.
Merritt Winery Strawberry Festival
2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 6:30 p.m. Vendors open noon to 6. Concert all day, free admission. Family friendly, craft and boutique vendors, food, strawberry desserts, wine and craft beer, classic car cruise in noon to 6 p.m. Kids’ activities – Mr. NO the Balloon Guy, face painter, bounce house. No outside food/beverages. Collecting cash donations and non-perishable food items on behalf of FeedMore WNY.
Tri-County Pregnancy Center annual Walk for Life
Gowanda Assembly of God Church, 78 Allen St. Registration at noon, walk starts at 12:30. For details, call 716 532-9738.
WRFA’s Great American Picnic
Southern Tier Brewing Company, 2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, noon to 4 p.m. $20 includes 2 complimentary STBC beers, a ticket for the WRFA Gift Basket Giveaway. Musical acts. Hot dogs for sale, 50/50 raffle. Attendees under 21 admitted free. For details, call 716 484-7070.
Cassadaga Farmers’ Market
Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Select vendors of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts and more.
Patriot marker dedications
Stillwater Cemetery, 2 p.m. Presented by the DAR, assisted by the CC Sons of the American Revolution. Another dedication takes place at the Kiantone Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. Presenting music by The Untouchables.
MONDAY, JUNE 10
United Senior Citizens luncheon meeting
Kościuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk. Send $15 check made out to United Seniors to Evonne Hennebery PO Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048 by June 7. Menu: Chiavetta-style chicken, roasted baby red potatoes, green beans and tossed salad.
Sinclairville Library presents: LEGO STEM
15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Build and have fun with LEGOs. Children can keep their builds. Parents/caregivers must stay with child. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.
Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Food Preservation – “Intro to Cut Flower Growing and Arranging”
Via Zoom or in person at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua at JCC, Carnahan Center, 241 James St., Jamestown,or CCE of Cattaraugus, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, noon to 12:30 p.m. Pre-register required,, call 716 664-9502, ext. 224.
Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association caregivers brunch
Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, noon to 2 p.m. Refreshments, representatives from the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, program by Julie Whitbeck-Lewinski of Care Patrol, information about caregiver resources. Registration required, call 800-272-3900.
Niagara Mohawk and National Grid retirees luncheon
Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, noon. Reservations required. Call Dorothy Lawrence at 716 672-2682.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
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
Fiber Arts meetup
Unitarian Universalist Church of Northern Chautauqua, 222 Temple Road, Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by Jessica Lustig and Barb Albert. Join for help or company with sewing repairs, work on a quilt square for a quilt for donation, crochet, knit or weave. All welcome – all ages, affiliations and abilities. Free will donations accepted.
Village of SIlver Creek Tuesdays in the Park
Village Ballpark, 6 to 9 p.m. Concert and concessions.
Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 monthly meeting
228 Maple Ave., 6 p.m. Potluck dinner, followed by meeting and installation of officers. Bring a dish to share.
Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 meeting
Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. New members welcome.
Willowbrook Cemetery monthly meeting
Mackowiak Funeral Home, 56 E. Doughty St., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. All are welcome.