Coming up…
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
Walleye tournament
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.
Chautauqua-Warren Birding Association Birding walk
Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk, Brooks Pavilion at the north end of the main parking lot, 9 a.m. All welcome regardless of level of experience. For details, email BirdingChautauqua Warren@gmail.com.
Living History Fair
Harmony Historical Society, 1943 Open Meadows Road, Ashvil1e, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live demonstrations of 1860s crafts – basket making, beekeeping, blacksmith, book binding, broom making, hearth cooking, corn shucking, dress making, flint knapping, jewelry making and design, 1800’s leatherworking, log hewing, paper making, porcelain painting, quilting, tatting, treadle wood carving, weaving, wood bowl carving. Horse-drawn wagon rides, old roll-o-bowl car, functioning sawmill, smokehouse. Food for purchase, nature trail. Quilt raffle, all buildings open. Music by the Doodlestix dulcimer band. No entry fee, parking donation suggested. Family event.
Fredonia Food Pantry
Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, zip code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan, Laona. All guest receive one or more bags of non-perishable food, number depending on family size.
Veterans 4 Christ brunch
Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Homemade breakfast, Paula’s donuts, hot coffee. Enjoy fellowship with veterans and their families.
Busti Fire Department Fall Festival
3476 Lawson Road, 11 a.m. 85 craft vendors, 13 food, drink vendors. Wagon parade for kids lines up at 10:40 a.m., concert by Marty and the Bubblegum Machine at 11 a.m. Kids’ zone, Chinese auction, pull tabs, tickets, beer tent, more. Horse pull at 2 p.m. Whiskey Jack Band noon to 3 p.m., Porcelain Busdrivers 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission, free parking. Busti Fire Department, celebrating 85 years of existence.
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.
Chautauqua Opportunities Dads Program car cruise
Connections North Parking Lot, 10825 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, noon to 3 p.m. Free admission, prizes, food, music.
Fredonia Jazz Festival multiple times and venues: At 2 p.m. at Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia: A Jazz Jam! Hosted by the students of the Fredonia Jazz Workshop, all welcome, bring your own instrument. At 4 p.m .at the Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., Fredonia: The Dave Golando Quintet with Dave Golando, tenor and soprano saxes; Ian Liedke, piano; Mark Cousins, bass; Jon Anderson, drums and Carol McLaughlin, tenor sax and flute (ticketed event),. At 7 p.m. at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia: The Anat Cohen Quartet with Anat Cohen, clarinetist and saxophonist, Tal Mashiach, bass, Gadi Lehavi, piano and Ofri, Nehemya, drums (GTO Trio) (ticketed event). For details, see fredoniajazzsociety.com
Movies at the Reg: “Despicable Me 4” sensory friendly
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Gru, Lucy and family welcome Gru Jr. and flee new enemies Maxime and Valentina. Tickets $7.
Western New York Chamber Orchestra with Fredonia Chamber Choir – Classics I: The All American
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. General public $20, student/child free in advance, $5 at the door. Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Studies; soloist Brent Weber, tenor.
YWCA Jamestown Latine Festival
Between Main and Cherry Streets. 3 to 9 p.m., including set-up, take-down.
St. Joseph’s Church, Gowanda community meal
26 Erie Ave., Gowanda, church basement, 4 to 6 p.m. Pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, 3 bean salad, fruit, dessert. Eat-in only.
St. John’s United Church of Christ chicken and biscuit dinner
733 Central Ave. (via Eagle Street parking lot), Dunkirk, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. $13. Reservations recommended; call 716 366-0710.
Veterans’ Appreciation Dinner
Sheridan VFW Post 6390, 2556 Route 20
Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music
1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Live & Kickin.
The music of George Jones and Tammy Wynette
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. With Ed Croft, Maria Sebastian, Doug Yeomans, Cody Barcroft, Mark Miller, Jamie Sunshine. $20.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22
Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting
Sheridan VFW, 2556 Route 20, 10:30 a.m. Any club member invited to attend.
Western New York Chamber Orchestra with Fredonia Chamber Choir – Classics I: The All American
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 3 p.m. General public $20, student/child free in advance, $5 at the door. Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Studies; soloist Brent Weber, tenor.
MONDAY, SEPT. 23
Hope Chautauqua Youth Engagement Workshop
E2CCB Hewes Educational Center , 2615 N. Maple Ave., Ashville, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign-in at 8:30 a.m. National Adult and Youth Trainer: Kym Laube, Executive Director of Human Understanding and Growth Services (HUGS, Inc.) Refreshments, lunch provided. Bring photo ID. Limited space. Registration needed. For details email lucy@preventionworks.us
Darwin R. Barker Library book sale
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Book donations accepted on an ongoing basis. $1 for hardcovers and DVDs, $0.50 for paperbacks and CDs. Proceeds benefit the Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum Association.
Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.
Amy King Memorial 5K run/walk race
Celoron Moose Club, 52 Dunham Ave., 11 a.m. To benefit the Jamestown Area YMCA.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 to 8 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1. Miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations for the book sale appreciated.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Hand sewing with instructor Candy Kuppel
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 10 and up. Limit 5 per session. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 24
Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hardcover $1, paperback $.50, children’s $.25 or 5/$1, DVD $1, audiobook $1. Miscellaneous items as marked. Quality donations for the book sale appreciated.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Theme-based stories, free play, activities for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-up.
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.
Forestville Chapter Order of the Eastern Star CHiavetta’s chicken barbecue
Lucky Lanes, Bennett Road, Fredonia, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15 includes ½ chicken, baked beans, macaroni salad, roll, butter. Proceeds benefit local food pantries in Fredonia, Dunkirk, Forestville, other charities that the Order of the Eastern Star supports.
SOAR Chapter 4-1 luncheon meeting
USW Local 2693 Union Hall, Fourth Street, Dunkirk, noon meeting, lunch to follow. All SOAR members, retirees invited. For details, call Jim Bickhart 716 366-1485.
Darwin R. Barker Library book sale
7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 6 p.m. Book donations accepted on an ongoing basis. $1 for hardcovers and DVDs, $0.50 for paperbacks and CDs. Proceeds benefit the Darwin R. Barker Library and Museum Association.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Eureka! For elementary students
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. May include LEGO, STEAM, computer games, Makey Makey/Circuits, variety of other activities.
Darwin R. Library presents: All ages storytime
7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.
Community Conversation – “The Freedom and Responsibilities of Citizenship”
Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 5 p.m. Speaker: Joe Murphy, Director of Grant-Making at Humanities New York. Free, open to the public. Register at 716 483-6646.
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
Jamestown Coin Club meeting
Celoron American Legion Herman Kent Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, doors open at 6, meeting at 7. Door prizes, raffles, auction. Annual membership $10, guests free. For details, call 716 720-1591.
Shorewood Country Club Book Club author event with Catherine D’Agostino
4598 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Free presentation, open to the public. The author will discuss the background and process of writing her mystery book “Braided Lies: A Thousand Islands Castle Mystery.” For reservations, call 716 366-1880 ext. 3.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents Community Conversations: Voting: Our Privilege – Our Right – Our Responsibility
Brocton Central School Cafeteria, Route 20, 6:30 p.m. Meet with local, county, state officials. Discuss how to know which candidate is right for you, how to bring questions to officials.
Sons of the American Legion monthly meeting
Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining is invited.
Swedish folk dance class
Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave, Ext., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Old dances, village dances, new dances. Singles, couples welcome. Bring shoes with smooth soles and low flat heels. Meets Tuesdays. Call 716 489-4646 for details.
Free fly-tying fishing classes
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costelly Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor Alberto Rey. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes and supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed.
Fredonia Wind Symphony
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 8 p.m.


