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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14

TOPS NY No. 890 meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

Dunkirk Senior Center, corner of Ruggles Street and Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, call E.J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.

Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation meeting

Gerace Office Building, third floor room 331, Mayville, 9 a.m. Public welcome.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Game On!

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Ages 6+ and families. Board, card and video games available.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 p.m. For ages birth to pre-school. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays, Take away craft or activity for extended learning. Register at 716 962-5885.

Fenton History Center Lecture Series: Celoron

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 1 to 2 p.m. Speaker: Tom Goodwill. Lecture in the dining room of the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion, also streamed via Facebook. Free event, donations accepted.

TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 41 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.

Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series

Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. This week: Living Room Jam Band (Lawley VIP Night).

Beach House Bar and Grille music bingo

Wright Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Benefits the Boys & Girls Club.

Fredonia Concert series

Barker Common gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 70’s Disco Night with “Sequins.”

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Parent-Child Book Club

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Ages 4 to 7 and an adult. Light dinner provided. Pre-registration provided. Call 716 792-9418

Village of Angola Summer Concert Series

Centennial Park, 7 to 9 p.m. Music by Innocent Bystanders.

Dunkirk Memorial Post 62 organizational meeting

Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. All Legion, Auxiliary and SAL members encouraged to attend.

Lake Shore Coin Club

Dunkirk Elks Club, 428 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Members gather for discussion, raffles, treats and coin sales. Club meets the second Wednesday of the month.

Movies at the Reg: “I Saw the TV Glow”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A classmate introduces teenager Owen to a mysterious late-night TV show that is a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. Tickets $8.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’ Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce golf tournament

Peek ‘n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Road, Clymer. Registration $185 per person after July 15, includes greens fees, cart, tee gift, lunch, dinner. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. For details, see www.chautauquachamber.org.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.

Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

2 S. Erie St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors, food trucks and more.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More

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

Talk by retired Chaplain (Colonel) Janet Y. Horton, U.S. Army

Alumni Hall Ballroom, 1970 Wythe Ave., Chautauqua, 3:30 p.m. Chaplain Horton was the first Woman Christian Scientist Chaplain. Event is free, open to the public. See ChristianScienceChautauqua.com for details.

Dunkirk Elks bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy annual meeting

Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 5 to 8 p.m. Welcome reception, heavy hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m., meeting and reports at 5:30 p.m. At 6:45, Senior Engineer Technician will do a presentation on a joint mitigation project between Ducks Unlimited and the Conservancy. Open to the public. Tickets $65. Cash bar available. Reservations by Thursday. Call 716 664-2166 ext. 1006.

Music at Memorial Park – Country Night

59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, opening act Osborn Nash at 5:25 p.m.; headliner Tim Britt Band at 6:45 p.m. Bring a folding chair. Concession vendors.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Summer Evening Magic

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Play Magic the Gathering in the DPL Reading Room. Attendees can bring their own favorite deck or learn to play with the library’s.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Crochet 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 crochet. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468. All supplies provided.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 12. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card of free build. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468. Limit 10 children.

Mayville Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce summer concert series

Lakeside Park, 78 Water St., Mayville, 6 to 8 p.m. Live music, food trucks, sponsor spotlight. Music by Daniel Cecil.

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 p.m. Smilo and the Ghost, Charity Nuse and Sara Rafaloski.

Brocton summer concert

Ryckman Park, 6:30 p.m. Derek Davis and Angel Busch.

Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music

1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Two Towns.

Chautauqua Town Historical Society meeting and program

Chautauqua Town Building (former Mayville School building) meeting room, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Presentation by Sam Genco and Karen Livsey – “Jamestown’s Secret War Plane.” All who are interested in local history welcome.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association show

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Antique farm equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls, gas engines, log sawing, painted quilt squares and more. $5 gate feel, free parking.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s 20th annual Giant Yard Sale

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early bird day, $3 admission. Also a bake sale, basket drawings, hot dog sales and a “Rake in the Bucks” drawing (a rake full of scratch-off tickets). LHS biggest fundraiser of the year to help companion animals be safe, healthy and find permanent, loving homes. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Tracy at 716 664-3608.

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.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Adventurers

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Bubble Science with Miss Francine

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m.

Sheridan Historical Society open house and program

Route 20 and Center Road, Sheridan. Open house from 4 to 6 p.m., presentation: “Dreams of Eagle Bay” by Virginia Becker at 6:30 p.m.

Dancing with Breast Cancer – A Memoir in Poems

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 to 9 p.m. Play written by breast cancer survivor and LSCFTA member Janay Cosner. Directed by Tina Rausa, includes wonderful local actresses. $20.

10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train – Conversation and Reflections with the Founding Members

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Jerome Augystinyak, Dennis Drew, Stephen Gustafson, John Lombardo will dive deeper into the band’s genesis and early evolution including never before seen footage and recordings from the band’s early years. Tickets $27, also allow access to a pre-panel reception. Proceeds benefit WRFA.

Beach House Bar & Grill music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 pm. Cosmic Cowboys.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

1291 Iola Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m. Yank the Cover.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Viewer’s choice movie night

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 8:45 p.m. Come to the library during open hours to vote. Take place in the Commons behind the library at dusk. Bring seating.

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