A book signing with Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska will be tonight at the Opera House.

FRIDAY, AUG. 9

Findley Lake’s Bicentennial Celebration

Findley Lake, 2745 Shadyside Drive. Weekend includes displays, games, vintage parade, kayak poker paddle, fireworks, more.

Hole out for Hospice

Chautauqua Golf Course, 4731 W. Lake Road, Chautauqua, registration 8 a.m., event at 9. Four person scramble. Register and/or sponsor at chpc.care/golf. Fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, 50/50 entry, raffle entry, gift bag, light breakfast, hot dogs/hamburgers at the turn, light dinner.

Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends invited.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Art Mobile (summer reading)

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Adventurers

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

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church annual chicken barbecue

334 Temple St., Fredonia, 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. Take-out only. $15. For pre-sale, call 716 672-6731, will be honored until 5:30 p.m.

Book signing with Robert Roncska

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 6 to 8 p.m. Local author “Navy Bob” will present his book “Beyond the Sea.” Free event.

Jamestown Cruise-In

Downtown Jamestown, 5 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Live music by the “In Crowd.” Food, beverage options.

Erie Zoo: Felines and Wines

Glenwood Park off W. 38th Street between Cherry Street and Glenwood Park Avenue, 6 to 9 p.m. 21+ event. Exclusive big cat training demos, taste and purchase locally-made wines, food trucks, local vendors, live music. See eriezoo.org for tickets and details.

Collins Public Library concert series: Blue Mule Duo

2341 Main St. Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7. Free, open to the public. Band plays blue-grass and Americana.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Pete and Bill Smith.

Astrology and the Stars with Melody Thomas Scott

Lily Dale Auditorium, Lily Dale, 7 to 9 p.m. With special guest astrologer Cassandra Butler. Scott shares 12 personal Hollywood stories of Hollywood friends and acquaintances. Tickets $60. $10 parking fee.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

12911 Iola Drive, Irving, 9 p.m. Kurts Back.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10

Findley Lake’s Bicentennial Celebration

Findley Lake, 2745 Shadyside Drive. Weekend includes displays, games, vintage parade, kayak poker paddle, fireworks, 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 Dragon Boat Festival

Lucille Ball Memorial Park, Celoron, 8 a.m..

Button show

Chautauqua Suites Hotel, W. Lake Road, Mayville, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Twelve new vendors, variety of buttons, crafts, old, new. For details, call 716 581-3220.

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.

Gus Macker, JCC Complex, 525 Falconer, Jamestown, NY

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers – Mammals

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 previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

STTC Kids Triathlon

10 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. To register, call 716 353-1288.

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.

United Steelworkers Local 2693 summer family picnic

Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, Hose 4 Firemen’s grounds, noon. Current, retired and family members invited. Food, drink, games, bounce houses.

Fenton History Center’s Ladies of Lake View Tour

Meet at the Lakeview Cemetery office, 907 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown at 1 p.m. for this walking tour. Cost: $8 members; $12 non-members. Register at www.FentonhistoryCenter.org/historictours. Only 20 spots per tour. Another tour at 2:30 p.m.

Playground Drama Camp presents: Anastasia

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, public performance 3 to 4:30 p.m.Musical theatre, acting and dance classes prepare Players 12 to 18 to perform this tale of hope. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, 2 and under free.

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 pulled pork sandwiches, potatoes, cole slaw, applesauce and cookies. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Mayville’s Saturday evening market

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

Beach House Bar and Grille luau

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 4 p.m. Drink specials, prizes, more. Angry Bird BBQ truck.

Always Young and Restless: An Evening with Melody Thomas Scott

Lily Dale auditorium, Lily Dale, 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets $70. $10 parking fee.

Cinema Series: “Fly Me to the Moon”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum as a marketing maven and launch director at NASA who have been ordered to stage a fake moon landing as a back-up if the actual attempt fails. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

12911 Iola Drive, Irving, 8 p.m. Taylor Swift Experience.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 8 to 11 p.m. Furious George.

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

Findley Lake’s Bicentennial Celebration

Findley Lake, 2745 Shadyside Drive. Weekend includes displays, games, vintage parade, kayak poker paddle, fireworks, more.

Gus Macker, JCC Complex, 525 Falconer, Jamestown, NY

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament

Peek ‘n Peak Resort, 1405 Olde Road, Clymer, 11 a.m. shotgun start. Registration $195, includes greens fees, cart, tee gift sponsored by Basil Dealerships, lunch on the course and sit-down or take-out dinner. Additional Super Pack for $30. See www.chautauquachamber.org to register

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society Weidner’s chicken barbecue

BMA Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, noon to 3 p.m. Drive through only. $15 donation includes chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, butter. Tickets at Big Ricks, Our Lord’s Vineyard office, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk or Lil Ginger’s Deli.

Ellington summer event celebrating 200 years

The Grandview, 116 West Hill, noon to 8 p.m. Live music. Miranda Wilcox, Angel Busch, more. Pulled pork dinner $12. Beverages.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

1291 Iola Drive, Irving, 1 p.m. Spin Fest.

Beach House Bar & Grille music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. Pete and Bill Smith.

Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music

1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 6 p.m. Bleeding Hearts.

MONDAY, AUG. 12

Audubon Green Play Days

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., open house style. Children ages 2 to 6 with their parents. Mud kitchen, water wall and more in the outdoor play space. Wear clothes and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Parents must remain with children. Bring snacks, a lawn chair and beverage. Included with building admission.

United Senior Citizens meeting

Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 11:30 a.m. Baked chicken, Italian sausage, potato salad, asparagus or carrots, tossed salad, coffee, dessert. Members should send $15 check made out to United Senior Citizens to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk. Membership $5 per year.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents Movie Monday

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. G or PG.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Knit a freezee pop koozie

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 12 to 15. For those who have taken the intro class or already know how to knit. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468. All supplies provided.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Adventures in Art Nature Study

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Four sessions, each featuring a different technique. All materials provided free. Each child will receive a spiral notebook to preserve their work. Facilitator: Brenda Nickerson. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Sheridan VFW Auxiliary meeting

A member’s campsite, 6 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Making a Family History Book

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Adults, teens and families. Research, design and create your own keepsake.