Coming up …
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
Chautauqua County Senior Safety Summit
Crystal Ballroom, 110 W. Third St., room 210, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Officials from various organizations will highlight scams that target older New Yorkers and will offer education and prevention information. Refreshments. RSVP at 800 333 4374.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers
15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.
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. Pre-registration required. Call 716 665-2473. Limit 15 people. Must be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons
536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Presenting Rob Clark and Marie Sedota.
Main Street Studios presents: “Cabaret”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Community actors whisk the audience away to the Kit Kat Club in Berlin during the Jazz Age. Mature themes. Tickets $15, $10 for seniors and students. See mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Art in the Wilds Fine Arts Fair
Evergreen Park, Kane, PA. Vendors and more.
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.
Chautauqua Lake conference
Chautauqua Institution, 1 Ames Ave., 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Updates from Chautauqua Lake organizations
And SUNY researchers.
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.
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.
Tibetan Monks Opening Ceremony at Lily Dale Assembly
5 Melrose Place, 9:30 a.m. Learn, meditate, heal. Witness the preparation and beginning of the creation of the sacred Sand Mandala. Ticketed event. Call 716 595 8721.
Exploring Pond Life at Audubon
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m.$8 adults, $6 Nature Center members, $6 children 9 to 15. Dress for the outdoors.
Fourth annual Chautauqua Lake Sailing Rallye
Chautauqua Lake, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All boats and watercraft welcome. Optional photo scavenger hunt, trivia contest. Support the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy with the donation. Contact Tracy at chautauquawatershed.org
Glass Half Full Golf Tournament
Bemus Point & Tap House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Basket raffles, contests, prizes. 9-hole golf scramble. $250 for 4-person team, includes green fees and lunch. To register, call Kalee at 716 426-3082. Proceeds help people in Chautauqua County who are overcoming hardships.
Fenton History Center’s Historic Southside Tour
Meet at the Fenton Mansion parking lot, 67 Washington St., Jamestown at 10:30 a.m.for this walking tour. Cost: $8 members; $12 non-members. Register at www.FentonhistoryCenter.org/historictours. Only 20 spots per tour.
Festivals Fredonia presents: Festival Italia – Fredonia Italian Heritage Festival
Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: children’s activities; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: craft vendors, noon to 6 p.m.: food and wine vendors; 11 a.m. blessing of the Festival; 11 a.m. to noon: Italian dancers from Erie, PA.; 12:15 to 1 p.m.: Ian Messana Liedke; 2 p.m.: announcements of winners of meatball and wine making contest; 2 p.m.: wine garden under the tent; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Happy Days Band; Morra Tournament (Italian numbers game); 4 to 6 p.m.: The Formula Band. Italian-themed merchandise, basket raffle, interactive cultural display. Following the Festival, there will be another band provided by the Beaver Club and music by Party McFly.
Barker Library and Museum Association’s inaugural “Type-In” event
7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A variety of typewriters will be available to try out or participants can bring their own. Electric outlet access is limited. Check out many intriguing writing prompts. Free event.
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.
Main Street Studios presents: “Cabaret”
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Community actors whisk the audience away to the Kit Kat Club in Berlin during the Jazz Age. Mature themes. Tickets $15, $10 for seniors and students. See mainstreetstudios.seatyourself.biz. Another performance at 7:30 p.m.
Spirit Tours at Fenton History Center
67 Washington St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $30 members, $35 non-members. Presenter: Kaycee Colburn, Fenton trustee, artist, paranormal investigator and spiritual intuitive. See the website for tickets.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. Presenting Model Citizen.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23
Art in the Wilds Fine Arts Fair
Evergreen Park, Kane, PA. Vendors and more.
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.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. Presenting Two Towns.
Cassadaga presents “The Untouchables” (blues, soul, jazz, pop)
Cassadaga Beach floating stage, 5 to 7 p.m.