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FRIDAY, AUG. 15

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association annual show

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gate fee $5, under 14 free, Senior citizen day $3. Antique farming equipment, tractor pulls, log-sawing, gas engines, demonstrations, games, more. Free parking.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s 21st Annual Giant Yard Sale Early Bird Sale

Floral Hall, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a bake sale, basket raffle, scratch-off tickets “Rake in the Bucks” drawing and hot dog, beverages sales. This day only, $3 admission. This event is LHS’s biggest fundraiser of the year, as the organization works to help companion animals be safe and healthy, and find permanent, loving homes.

For details, see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or LHS’s Facebook page, or call 716-672-1991.

United Way of Chautauqua County Day of Caring

Two sessions, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. Individuals, families, corporate team, other group volunteers will assist local non-profits, schools, other agencies by landscaping, painting, organizing, cleaning, other maintenance. Volunteers should call 716 483-1561 for details by Aug. 10.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, fun with friends.

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.

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: 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.

Dr. John and Alona Forbes Memorial Camp Gross golf tournament, basket raffle

Cassadaga Country Club, 55 Frisbee Road, basket raffle 4 to 7:30 p.m. outside of pro shop. Enjoy dinner at CCC, support Camp Gross in the process.

Rockin’ the Downs concert :”Kansas”

Batavia Downs, 8315 Park Road, Batavia, outside on racetrack, 4 p.m. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Bring seating. Tickets at bataviaconcerts.com

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 Twisted Vine Winery’s offerings. Ages 21+, photo ID required. Reservations required, call 814 676-1733. Dress for weather.

Jamestown Cruise-In

Downtown Jamestown, Third, Cherry, Pine, Main streets, 5 to 9 p.m.

Patterson Library presents: Octagon Gallery Reception for artist Wayne Geist

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5 to 7 p.m.

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.: Friendship bracelets; 7 p.m.: awesome opossum.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy presents: Wine on the Trail

Salomon Family Nature Preserve, 4135 Morris Road, Sherman, 6:30 p.m. Bring own wine, beer or cocktail, hang out on the preserve.

Cardinal Mindszenty Class of 1965 60th reunion

Katerina’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk

SATURDAY, AUG. 16

Chautauqua Gran Fondo

Mayville Lakeside Park, 50 W. Lake Road, 6:30 a.m. check-in, preregistration required. Staggered starts depending on length of ride. Choose 100 mile ride, 60 mile ride, 40 mile ride, 25 mile ride or 20 mile ride. Helmets required. Rest stops/first aid stations. Post game party noon to 4 p.m. with food, beverages, music. Proceeds benefit Bemus Point-Stow Ferry, Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, Chautauqua Rails to Trails, Northlake Family Recreation Center, Western NY Special Olympics, Chautauqua Region Music Alliance.

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 County Antique Equipment Association annual show

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gate fee $5, under 14 free. Antique farming equipment, tractor pulls, log-sawing, gas engines, demonstrations, games, more. Free parking.

Westfield Flea Market

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

Grape Belt Open Golf Tournament annual fundraiser

Green Meadows Golf Course, 2451 N. Brickyard Road, North East, PA, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration, payment needed by Aug. 9. 18 hole, 4 person scramble, shotgun start 9 a.m. Prizes, contests, $80 per person, $320 per team. For details, call Ed Pagano 716 785-2877.

Dr. John and Alona Forbes Memorial Camp Gross golf tournament, basket raffle

Cassadaga Country Club, 55 Frisbee Road, 8 a.m. registration, Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Basket raffle continues until noon.

Sunset Bay Experience 5k Run/Walk

Sunset Bay Beach Club, 12911 Iola Drive, Irving, 8:30 a.m. registration, rae starts at 9:30 a.m. Also live music, 50/50, basket raffle, craft show, drink specials at Cabana Sam’s. Proceeds benefit Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Department.

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.

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.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s 21st Annual Giant Yard Sale

Floral Hall, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission this day. There will also be a bake sale, basket raffle, scratch-off tickets, “Rake in the Bucks” drawing and hot dog, beverages sales. This event is LHS’s biggest fundraiser of the year, as the organization works to help companion animals be safe and healthy, and find permanent, loving homes. For details, see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or LHS’s Facebook page, or call 716-672-1991.

Veterans Ride for Suicide Awareness

Sheridan VFW Post 6390, 3556 Route 20, Registration 9:30 a.m., kickstands up at 11. $25 riders, $15 passengers. Includes pig roast lunch, dinner for registered riders. Police-escorted ride to Whirlwind and Veteran Warrior Retreat. After party 4 p.m. – live music, basket raffle, vendors, 50/50. Proceeds support veterans mental health initiatives through Dwyer-Peer-to-Peer Program. To register, for details, contact klmatteson86@gmail.com

SummerJam on the The Ave Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Central Avenue, Dunkirk in front of City Hall, 10 a.m. For youths 8, up. Split into 4 divisions, awards. For details, call Alexis Tofil at 716 366-9877.

Chautauqua Rails To Trails Mayville Bluegrass Festival

Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flat Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Bonus bluegrass event Sunday, Aug. 17. Camping available. Limited number presale tickets available at $30 adults. Children under 12 free. Outdoor event, bring own lawn chairs. No coolers, no pets. Food trucks available. Tickets available at Big Inlet Brewing. Phone/text 716 753-2800 for details. Lineup: Gene Johnson and Night Sun, Gregg Welty, South 79, Creek Bend, The Beard and the Bird, Doug Yeomans & Mountain Run, Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell, Michael Gerholdt (Doc Watson Tribute), Old Dawg Bluegrass, Bill Ward and Friend, Big Inlet Bluegrass All-Stars. FREE Sunday Bonus Bluegrass Event!

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Native Plant Sale

Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buffer walks 11 a.m., 1 p.m.

Patterson Library presents: Botanical Cyanotype Workshop

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Must pre-register, call 716 326-2154. Bring own smock.

Stir of Artists Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Sale

Bemus Point Village Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artisans from WNY, northern PA. Paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworking, more.

A Voice Fore a Child beer, wine tasting golf tournament to benefit CASA

Chautauqua Golf Club, 4731 W. Lake Road, registration 11 a.m., shotgun start 12 p.m. Dinner, awards 5:45 p.m. $500 per 4-person team includes greens fees, cart, mug, tastings, refreshments, dinner, prizes. Contests, raffles available.

Babe Ruth Baseball 13-year-old World Series begins

Diethrick Park, 485 Falconer St., Jamestown, first game 11 a.m., opening ceremony before 7 p.m. game. Series runs through Aug. 20.

Leon Historical Society community picnic

Four corners in Leon, Route 62, noon. Featuring the Pennyroyal Racetrack. Bring dish to pass for 1 p.m. meal. Pie baking contest. Free to Leon residents, anyone connected to Leon. Donations accepted.

Lutheran Jamestown Community Day

715 Falconer St., Jamestown, noon to 4 p.m. Free admission, parking. Live music, games, local vendors, face painting, bounce house, to urs of Hultquist Place Assisted Living. Call 716 720-9610 for details.

Arts in the Afternoon: “Lotto and Berenson: Crossed Destinies”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Follows the journeys of Lorenzo Lotto, a forgotten Renaissance master and Bernard Berenson, the American Jewish art critic who resurrected his legacy. Adults $15, students $10.

Long Point State Park fantastic fungi

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 1 to 2 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at upper picnic parking lot..

Playground Drama Camp public performance: “Peter Pan Junior”

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 to 3:30 p.m. $15. For tickets, details, see www.mainstreetstudios.org.

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market

Train Depot, St., 16 Water St., Mayville, 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.

Two Towns Live at Dunkirk Boardwalk Marketplace

8 to 22 Central Ave., 4 to 7 p.m.

Lake Erie State Park program

5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 4 p.m.: watercolors; ask naturalist; 6 p.m.: Kevin McCarthy.

Cardinal Mindszenty Class of 1965 60th reunion

Katerina’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk

Cinema Series: “F1”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Brad Pitt in the story of a retired Formula 1 racer who returns to the sport. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, AUG. 17

Chautauqua Rails To Trails Mayville Bluegrass Festival free bonus event Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flat Road, Mayville

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association annual show

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gate fee $5, under 14 free. Antique farming equipment, tractor pulls, log-sawing, gas engines, demonstrations, games, more. Free parking.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s 21st Annual Giant Yard Sale Floral Hall, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission this day. There will also be a bake sale, basket raffle, scratch-off tickets “Rake in the Bucks” drawing and hot dog, beverages sales. This event is LHS’s biggest fundraiser of the year, as the organization works to help companion animals be safe and healthy, and find permanent, loving homes. For details, see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or LHS’s Facebook page, or call 716-672-1991.

Chautauqua Rails To Trails Mayville Bluegrass Festival

Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flat Road, Mayville, 2 p.m., Bonus bluegrass event. Outdoor event, bring own lawn chairs. No coolers, no pets. Food trucks available. Host of special guests, Cattaraugus County’s Blue Mule Bluegrass. Phone/text 716 753-2800 for details.

Stir of Artists Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Sale

Bemus Point Village Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artisans from WNY, northern PA. Paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworking, more.

Third anniversary for a Cause benefit for Josh Allen’s 17 Fund, Buffalo Children’s Hospital

897 Southwestern Drive 5 corners of Busti, 12 to 4 p.m. Music by Black Widow Band, food, beverages, bounce house, craft vendors, bakery specials, Chinese auction.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

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

Sippin’ Sundays featuring Party McFly

21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland., 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy favorite glass of wine, relax on porch.

East Otto Historical Museum open house

8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.

Chautauqua Vegetarian/Vegan Society

Westfield YWCA, 58 S. Portage St., 1 to 3 p.m. Speaker Carol Markham from Chautauqua watershed Conservancy will share her knowledge of native plants. Vegan pot-luck dinner. $2 if bringing vegan dish to share or $6 without. RSVP to Gail 716 753-7761 or at the group’s Facebook page.

Sip ‘n Strum Ukulele Jam at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 2 to 4 p.m. Join Fredonia Ukulele for this fun, interactive event. No experience necessary. $5 fee includes a glass of wine or other beverage.

Chautauqua Rails To Trails Mayville Bluegrass Festival

Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flat Road, Mayville, 2 p.m., Bonus bluegrass event. Outdoor event, bring own lawn chairs. No coolers, no pets. Host of special guests, Cattaraugus County’s Blue Mule Bluegrass. Phone/text 716 753-2800 for details.

Hannah Hasbrouck Petersen Memorial Concert Series presents: SUNY grads Aaron and Boaz Mecham

Fredonia First Methodist Church, 25 Church St., 4 p.m. Instrumental music from 5 centuries. Free event, donations accepted.

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