FRIDAY, JULY 26

YWCA Arts and Crafts Festival

Moore Park, Westfield, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Unique and handcrafted creations, including home decor, gourmet foods, jewelry, original art, metal sculptures and more. Free event.

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue 12th annual Dog-Gone Good Yard Sale

7540 N. Gale St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sheridan United Methodist Church rummage sale

2679 Route 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Esther Circle group of the church. Proceeds go toward church maintenance.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

Darwin R. Barker Library summer adventure: Cris Johnson presents The Great Reading Adventure

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 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. No registration required.

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. No registration required

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6+ and families.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring Lena and Drew 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary drink from the Southern Tier Brewing Company or the RTPI bar, light bites by Elegant Edibles Catering, live music. Access to current exhibits. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.

“Soup and a Show”

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m. A Powerpoint presentation will coincide with the church’s current art exhibit. Event includes homemade soup and fellowship. All are welcome.

Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition comedies

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.

Cinema Series: “A Hard Day’s Night”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. 60th anniversary of the showing of the iconic movie that starred the Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr), shown at the Opera House location when it was known as the Wintergarten Theatre,.As a throwback to 1964, tickets to this screening are $1 and available at the door.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Performance by Chris Nathan..

Main Street Studios presents: MacBeth

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. The Scottish play immerses the audience in the haunting Shakespeare tragedy. See mainstreetstudios.org for details.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley, gates open at 8 a.m., most vendors at 11 a.m., midway at 1 p.m. Grandstand event (additional charge): Big Rig Truck Pull, 7 p.m. See www.cattaraugusfair.com for details..

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.

9th annual CHRIC Classic Golf Tournament

Chautauqua Golf Club, Hill Course, 4731 W. Lake Road, Chautauqua. Registration at 8 a.m., shotgun starts on Lake Course. Entry $95 a player, $380 for a foursome includes 18 holes of golf with cart, morning refreshments, 2 drink tickets and luncheon. Reception, raffles and steak luncheon at Chautauqua Memorial VFW #8647, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville. Call 716 753-4650 to register. All proceeds help low-moderate income families in Chautauqua County.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Children’s and young adults book giveaway

7 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to noon. Free new books, old books, picture books, readers, chapter books, novels, comics and more. First come, first served.

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.

YWCA Arts and Crafts Festival

Moore Park, Westfield. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unique and handcrafted creations, including home decor, gourmet foods, jewelry, original art, metal sculptures and more. Free event.

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Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue 12th annual Dog-Gone Good Yard Sale

7540 N. Gale St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sheridan United Methodist Church rummage sale

2679 Route 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Esther Circle group of the church. Proceeds go toward church maintenance.

Wild 5K Run/Walk

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 9 a.m. Call 716 569-2345 for details

Walk and Talk with CWC and WNY PRISM

David and Margaret Naetzker Preserve, 5036 Route 474, Ashville, 10 a.m. to noon. Guided tour with Twan Leeder. Learn about some of the invasive species encountered on the walk. Register at www.wnyprism.org

Wild America Nature Festival

Panama Rocks, 11 Rock Hill Road, Panama, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission to the arts and crafts

Show and food vendors with 50+ vendors. Paid admission to festival entertainment $12 adults 13+; $8 kids 6 to 12, 5 and under free. 11 a.m. Jungle Terry and animal friends; noon nature and tree walk with Dan Anderson, 12:30 and 3:30 music by Davis and Eng; 1 p.m. foraging and wild edibles with Harold Reynolds, 2 p.m. falconry demonstration with American Hawkeye, 3 p.m. Birds of Chautauqua County with Dr. Twan Leenders.

World Series of Wheels Car and Craft Show

Bergman Park, 487 Baker St., Jamestown, noon to 5 p.m. Participant judging of all registered vehicles entered in the event – cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, fire trucks all welcome. Over 50+ vendors as well as car part vendors. See jamestownworldseries.org for details.

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.

Benefit for Keith Waite

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 to 5 p.m. Pig roast dinner $15, basket/gift certificate raffle, 50/50, bake sale. Keith is being treated for ALS.

Forestville American Legion Post 953 100th anniversary open house

J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post 953, 6 Cedar St., Forestville, 1 to 4 p.m. Open to the public. Food and refreshments provided.

Playground Drama Camp presents: Shakespearean Showcase: Lovers, Villains and Heroes

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, public performance 3 to 4:30 p.m. Features ages 12 to 18 acting, sword fighting and performing Shakespearean monologues and scenes. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, 2 and under free.

Lake Erie State Park Amphibian and reptiles

5838 Route 5, Brocton, 4 to 5 p.m. Take a hike to the pond to look for amphibians and reptiles. Meet at the recreation hall.

Mayville’s Saturday evening market

Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Various vendors.

Lake Erie State Park music – Meet the Bacons 5838 Route 5, Brocton, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Joe and Robin Bacon offer vocal harmonies backed by guitar, harmonica and percussion. Meet at the recreation hall.

Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition dramas

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.

Live music with OsbornNash at Westfield/Erie KOA

8001 Route 5, Westfield, 7 p.m. Country acoustic duo.

Main Street Studios presents: MacBeth

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. The Scottish play immerses the audience in the haunting Shakespeare tragedy. See mainstreetstudios.org for details.

Cinema Series: “Treasure”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Lena Dunham as an American music journalist and Stephen Fry as a Holocaust survivor on a road trip to post-socialist Poland. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. Performance by DTO.