FRIDAY, MAY 30

Village of Lakewood Community wide garage/yard sales

Maps available.

CHQ Professionals Group networking event “Understanding the Generation Mix at Work”

White Inn, 1 E. Main St., Fredonia, 8 a.m. to noon. Open to all professionals, includes breakfast, workshop facilitated by Cindy Aronson. $5. For details, call 716 363-3770.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Virtual, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For parents of teens. Free event. To register, call 716 664-3608. This week’s topic: Reducing Family Conflict.

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, 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.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring Porcelain Train 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 door.

Collins Public Library presents: “Kokomo Time Band” in concert

2341 Main St., Collins. Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert at 7. Free, open to public. Features upbeat oldies.

Danza Performing Arts Academy presents: “MOVE”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 7 p.m. 29th production. $15.

Movies at the Reg: “The Legend of Ochi”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A Carpathian farm girl discovers a wounded baby ochi, and despite being raised to fear the species, escapes on a quest to bring him home. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

SATURDAY, MAY 31

Village of Lakewood Community wide garage/yard sales

Maps available.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m to 2 p.m. To apply as a vendor, contact Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Chautauqua Sheriff’s New York Boaters’ Safety Class

Lawson Center Boat Museum, 73 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point,

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes lunch break. Free class, but $10 for required permanent boater card upon successful completion of course. Needed by all motorized boat, personal watercraft operators, regardless of age. Register at https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/education.aspx

Westfield Flea Market

Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.

Bemus Point Track Club presents:Buns on the Run 5K walk/run

Bemus Point Village Park, 1 Lakeside Drive. Registration 8 a.m., race at 9 a.m. $32.50 for walk or run. Prizes. Post-race light refreshments.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society final can, bottle drive

BMA Social Center, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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 Literary and Scientific Circle book club meeting

3 Lakes Café,11 S. Main St., Cassadaga, 9 to 10:15 a.m. Hosted by Erin Gray. Book selection: “The Queens of Crime: A Novel” by Marie Benedict.

Embrace Fredonia community clean-up day

Meet at Barker Common Visitors’ Booth, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plant flowers in downtown area. Coffee, hot chocolate, donuts provided in morning for volunteers, pizza in afternoon.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Barker Common, outdoors downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association spring tractor pull

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton. Scales open at 9 a.m. Garden tractors 10 a.m., farm tractors noon. Proceeds benefit CCAEA 50th annual show.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Beautification Day

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meet and Greet event for WNY artist Susan M. Palys

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 S. Park Ave., Buffalo, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Palys’ solo gallery show features 30 floral-inspired artworks.

Fenton History Center Jamestown Historic Churches Tour

Begins at 10:30 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul, 508 Cherry St., then Emmanuel Temple Church, 1015 N. Main St., then Christ First United Methodist Church, 663 Lakeview Ave. Tour guide: Cindy Dustin. $12 members, $8 non-members. Limit 20. Register at 716 664-6256.

Book Series Launch for local author Nick Smith’s “Whiskers in the Dark”

Next Chapter Book Store, 12 Park Place, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Smith will discuss his craft, sign books at a discounted price. Portion of sales will go to Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County.

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.

North East PA presents: Taste of Summer

Gibson Park, noon to 5 p.m. Food trucks, specialty food vendors, local beer, wine, craft drinks, downtown shops , live music.

Live at the Met: Il Barbieri di Sivigli

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. $20, $18 Opera House members, $10 students. Rossini’s comedy.

Liberty Vineyards & Winery presents: DIY & W(h)ine

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 1 to 3 p.m. Chat with friends and sip wine while you create a decoupaged flower pot. Take your creation home with you. $15 includes instruction, materials, glass of wine. Tickets at libertywinery.com or call 716-672-4520

Darwin R. Barker Museum presents: Grand Opening of Lafayette in Fredonia Exhibition

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 to 5 p.m. Part of Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration. For details visit www.barkermuseum.org

Hanover Memorial Post #148 annual meat raffle

13 N. Main St., Silver Creek, 3 to 7 p.m. Raffle includes burgers, chicken, strip steaks, Italian sausage, ribs, hot dogs. Basket drawing, 50/50. food/pop/beer.

John W. DIll Post 434 American Legion meat raffle

110 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m. Benefits Brocton-Portland Little League. Number of cash drawings held.

Danza Performing Arts Academy presents: “MOVE”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theater, 7 p.m. 29th production. $15.

Gowanda Moose Club 1382 Rock the Moose Scholarship Fund Luau Style

201 Aldrich St., 3 to 7 p.m. music by Good Medicine, 7 to 10 p.m. DNR on Tap, $10 entry, $15 brisket dinner includes brisket, baked beans, slaw, salt potatoes, roll. Also basket raffle, 50/50.

Beats at the Brix featuring Midnight Recovery

21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland., 7 to 9 p.m. Free admission, but wine or beer purchase required.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association spring tractor pull

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton. Scales open at 9 a.m. Farm tractors noon. Proceeds benefit CCAEA 50th annual show.

Busti Farm Day

Busti Historical Society, 3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Farmers market, museum, working grist mill, food trucks, historical demos, antique equipment, tractors display, horse-drawn carriage rides, pony rides, other kids’ activities. Adults $5, under age 12 free.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County worship service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Guest speaker Patrick Stokes will address “Volunteer Service Benefits the Giver and the Receiver” and discuss volunteering in Ukraine. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org

Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue benefit for 11-year-old cancer patient Jace Haase

Lucky Lanes Bowling Center, 10837 Bennett Road, Fredonia, 11 a.m. Drive-through only. $15 presale.

Portland Fire Department’s original recipe chicken barbecue

6481 W. Main St., Portland, noon to 4 p.m. $15.

Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company chicken barbecue

Fire Hall, 30 Main St., noon. $15. Half chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll, pickles, fruit cup, cookie. Dine in or take out. Chicken halves $8 each.

North East PA presents: Taste of Summer

Gibson Park, noon to 5 p.m. Food trucks, specialty food vendors, local beer, wine, craft drinks, downtown shops, live music.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register Register at auduboncnc.org/June-first-sunday

Darwin R. Barker Museum presents: “Tea with the Marquis”

Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Ticketed event. Part of Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration. For details visit www.barkermuseum.org

Lafayette Historical marker unveiling

Ripley Public Library, 64 W. Main St., 2 p.m. Ripley Town Historian Dr. John Hamel will present the marker recognizing the bicentennial of General Lafayette’s return to the U.S. Program by author Chris Corosa, whose book about Lafayette’s return will be available for purchase.

SINGO (Rock Bar Vibes) at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 3 to 5 p.m. Like bingo but with your favorite tunes. Listen for the songs and mark your card. If you get five in a row, yell “Singo!” and win a great prize from Liberty. Free to attend and play. Beverages and snacks available for purchase.

She Sings Cafe presents: She is Safe book study

95 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 4 p.m. Discussion of “Healing from Hidden Abuse,” by Shannon Thomas. Text 412 608-7194 to RSVP.

Legendary: A Tribute to Iconic Voices at The Spire

Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Tribute to Aretha Franklin, Judy Garland, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Liza Minnelli, Mamas & Papas. Music by In Crowd. $15 presale at InspireJamestown.com, $20 at door. Proceeds benefit the Spire’s Raise the Roof Fund.