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FRIDAY, JULY 11
North East PA Firemen’s Cherry Festival
Downtown North East. Festival foods, games, ride-a-rama 6 to 10 p.m.
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School indoor yard sale
336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sheridan United Methodist Church rummage sale
2679 Route 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot dog meals from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Darwin R. Barker Library hosts The Erie Zoo presents: Color Zoo
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. Register for one of two sessions. Call 716 672-8051.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Friday craft – sea beaded necklace
536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 366-2511.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork. Ages 10, older, all skill levels. Bring own supplies. If getting started, for knitting bring size 10/10.5 bamboo needles, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. For crochet, bring size H hook, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. Learn or work with others on projects. No registration required, no weekly commitment needed.
Midway State Park program
4859 Route 430, Bemus Point. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. 2:30 to 3 p.m. Midway craft.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Free Form Fridays
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Variety of activities will be set up for kids ages 6+, teens, families.
Rockin’ the Downs concert : “Almost Queen – A Tribute to Queen”
Batavia Downs, 8315 Park Road, Batavia, outside on racetrack, 4 p.m. Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bring seating. Tickets at bataviaconcerts.com
First Friday in Westfield (Alumni Weekend)
Main Street, Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Open shops, local street vendors, live music, delicious food.
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Wine Tasting Ride
Perry Street Station, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, arrive by 5 p.m. for departure at 6 p.m., 3 hour ride. $45 per person. Includes 1 oz. tastings of 6 to 8 of Cellar 54’s offerings. Ages 21+, ID required. Reservations required, call 814 676-1733. Dress for weather.
Lake Erie State Park program
5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 5:30 p.m.: butterfly craft, 7 p.m.: evening hike.
Collins Public Library presents: “Buffalo Touch” in concert
2341 Main St., Collins. Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert at 7. Free, open to public. Features polka music.
SATURDAY, JULY 12
North East PA Firemen’s Cherry Festival
7:30 a.m. O’Neal Memorial/Cherry Fest Run, register at Gibson Park, grounds open at noon, Cherry Festival grand parade at 2 p.m., festival food, games, ride-a-rama 3 to 10 p.m.
Brocton Central School Alumni Association golf tournament
Pine Hurst Golf Course, 7428 E. Main St., Westfield, 8 a.m. $70 per golfer includes golf, prizes, hamburger, hot dog lunch at turn. Skins available. Call Jon Esperson 716 467-8238. Register as team of 4 or individually. 50/50 drawings, raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit student scholarships.
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.
Westfield Flea Market
Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.
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.
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.
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School indoor yard sale
336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua yard sale
222 Temple St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also basket raffle, baked goods sale. Proceeds benefit UUCNC mission.
Sheridan United Methodist Church rummage sale
2679 Route 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot dog meals from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bag sale from noon to 3 p.m.
Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen
Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans of all ages encouraged to drop in for coffee and conversation. For details, call Barb Cessna 716 664-6256.
Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Pond Life
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 July 10. Register at auduboncnc.org/july-little-explorers
Erie Zoo presents: “Snack Safari (Centennial Saturday)”
423 W. 38th St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. snack passport, vendors, live demos by keepers. For details, see eriezoo.org
South Dayton Volunteer Fire Company tractor pull
Firemen’s Grounds, 34 Maple St., South Dayton, gates open at 10 a.m., $10 hitch fee. Pull begins at noon, $5 admission. For details, call Dave Ivett 716 679-8876.
Lake Erie State Park program
5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 10 a.m.: backyard birds, 1:30 p.m.: History of Lake Erie; 3 p.m. family nature hike.
Darwin R. Barker Library children’s, young adult book giveaway
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take away free books. First come, first serve.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 to 12. Limit 10 children. Build challenge of day, pick challenge card or free build. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.
LakeFest Music & Arts Festival
Findley Lake, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Art gallery, wine tastings, beer garden, food trucks, 50/50, gift basket raffles, music by Brian Grey, Duke Sherman, Eric Brewer and friends, Savage Daughter, The Fractures, Chip and Angelo.
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.
Mary E. Seymour Library summer reading kick-off, ice cream social
22 N. Main St., Stockton, noon to 2 p.m. Free event. Local resident magician Gregg Unterberger will perform. Children, adults can sign-up for summer reading, possible prizes at summer’s end. RSVP at 716 595-3323.
Sons of the American Revolution meeting
Stockton Hotel, 2 S. Main St., 12:30 p.m. Election of officers, reports on upcoming events. Members, those with keen interest in our nation’s founding history welcome.
Fenton History Center Historic Tour: Pillars of the Community at Lake View Cemetery
Meet at Lake View Cemetery office, 907 Lakeview Avenue, Jamestown. First tour begins at 1, second at 2:30 p.m. Highlights six prominent Jamestown families buried at the cemetery including Hazeltine, Dow, Clark, Griswald, Parks, Prendergast. Tour guide: Janet Wahlberg. $12 members, $8 non-members. Limit 20. Register at 716 664-6256.
Local authors’ event Grace & Abe’s, 14 N. Portage St., Westfield, 2 to 4 p.m. Join Jason Bussman, Trenton Lutes, Anthony Izzo, Joan Wahl, Catherine D’Agostino, Tiffany Hopkins, TJ Buck, Dawn Swanson as they share excerpts of their works.
Rumble at the Arena at Northwest Arena
319 W. Third St., Jamestown, doors open at 3 p.m., fights start at 4 p.m. Jamestown Top Level Boxing Club and athletes from Rochester, Pittsburg, Canada, Erie, Buffalo, Dunkirk, Cleveland, more present 15 boxing matches including 6 championship bouts. Presale tickets $25 general, $55 VIP. Call/text 716 237-0668. Prices increase day of event.
Brocton Central School Alumni Association Weidner’s chicken and ribs barbecue
Brocton Legion Post 434.110 W Main St., Brocton, 4 p.m. Take out or dine in. $20 includes barbecue chicken, ribs, buttered spuds, cole slaw, roll, butter, homemade cookie. Call/text Kathy Peters 716 679-5814. Proceeds benefit student scholarships.
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: Bill Blagg Family Magic
116 E. Third St, Jamestown, 4 p.m. For all ages. Live on stage, combines audience interaction, comedy, incredible visual magic. $34.75 to $54.75.
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 Italian sausage hoagies, tossed salads, chips, fruit and cookie. Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.
Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market
Train Depot, St., 16 Water St., Mayville, 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.
Fredonia Ukulele
Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Play immediately at all ability levels. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Play, sing or listen. Come and go as desired.
Long Point State Park: black bears
4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 6 to 7 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the white garage along Point Trail.
Winemaker’s Dinner at Liberty Vineyards
2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Elegant 5- course dinner. Each course paired with the perfect wine. Very limited seating. Tickets at libertywinery.com or call 716-672-4520.
Cinema Series: “The Phoenician Scheme”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Espionage dark comedy with ensemble cast including Tom Hanks, Bill Murray. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.
Midway State Park program fireworks
10 p.m.