WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3

Tops NY 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 Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, contact E. J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.

Spartansburg Community Fair

231 Jefferson St. 10 a.m. Animals, entertainment, games, rides, food, more.

Darwin R. Barker Library Mahjongg (American)

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. Open play sessions.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members welcome.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic session

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 4

Thursday Knitting Group

Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day 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.

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.

Anderson-Lee Farm Market

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., behind the library. Fresh produce at affordable prices until sold out. Accepts SNAP, cash, credit/debit cards. In partnership with FeedMore WNY.

Spartansburg Community Fair

231 Jefferson St., 11 a.m. Animals, entertainment, games, rides, food, more.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main St., Forestville, 1 to 5 p.m. Fruits, vegetables, locally-raised free-range poultry, meats, baked goods, flowers, locally crafted Artisan creations, SNAP/EBT accepted.

Gowanda Farmers’ Market

Behind stores on Main Street, 2 to 6 p.m.

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.

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.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: “Nature Unfiltered” opening reception

7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Photography by Sandra Ebling-Maggio.

Jamestown Dance Festival presented by Sukanya Burman Dance – Indian Classical Night

JCC, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., 5 p.m. Sri Rhina Dance, Sukanya Burman. $10.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

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

Sinclairville Free Library ice cream social

15 Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. Last chance to turn in reading logs for prizes.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact the library at 716 366-2511 to reserve the book of the month.

Dunkirk Summer Concert

Point Gratiot Park, 6 p.m. opener: “Silver Extreme,” 7:30 p.m. headliner: “Midnight Recovery.” Bring folding chair.

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.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic session

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection.

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, SEPT. 5

Spartansburg Community Fair

231 Jefferson St., 9 a.m. Animals, entertainment, games, rides, food, more.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Becoming a Practicing Herbalist

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Presenter: Jennifer Schlick. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members, ages 9 to 15. Reservation appreciated. Call 726 569-2345.

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.

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.

First Friday in Westfield

Main Street, Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Open shops, local street vendors, live music, delicious food.

Double Reception for artist Mark Gillespie

Patterson Library 40 S. Portage St., Westfield 4 to 5 p.m. “Art in the Stacks”; 5 to 7 p.m. at Living Glass Gallery, 60 E. Main St., Westfield.

Red, White and Blues Festival

Fredonia. Celebrates areas’ wine, beer, food industry, blues, musicians, local culture. 6 p.m.: The Untouchables at American Legion Post 59; 8 p.m. Jeremy Keyes Band at Fredonia Beaver Club.

Opening reception for ATLAS: Historical Works and Recent Journeys of Alberto Rey

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center Marion Art Gallery, 6 to 9 p.m. Exhibit continues through Nov. 21.

Jamestown Dance Festival presented by Sukanya Burman Dance – Les Ballet Afrik with “NY is Burning”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St. Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. Adults $24; disabled, seniors, vets, students $14.

Guest Artist Recital: Mateo Mendez,oboe

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6

Westfield Flea Market

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

Al Tech/Dunkirk Steel Retirees meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

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.

Chautauqua Striders Daniel Feather Memorial 5k

Bergman Park, 487 Baker St., Jamestown, registration 9 a.m., race at 10. Proceeds benefit the Daniel Feather scholarship and ensuring athletic programs are affordable for all kids. 5k run division, 5k walk division, separate division for Jamestown police officers. Price $27.50. For details, contact lexi@chqstriders.org

Tuscany Lemon Drop community block party

450 E. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Small business fair. Big sales, food specials, giveaways, more. 3 Lakes Cafe, The Barn 3521, Borsari Food Co., Butterlow Cafe & Patisserie, Chai’s Chocolates, Chautauqua Soap Co., Circle of Light Spiritual Center, Coughlan’s Pub, The Daisy Farm AirBnB, DeJohn’s Spaghetti House, The Edwards Waterhouse Inn, essentially Well Oiled Handcrafted Chocolates, Fresh & Fancy Floral Design Studio, GiaNoto’s Private Catering, Grape Country Candles, Jojo’s Cake Cottage, Keeping Traditions Pierogi, Maggitti Farms, Not Your Mother’s Kitchen, Om Nohm Gluten-Free Bakery, Overwinter Coffee, Pots ‘n Curries, Sydney’s Sweet Treats, Tiny Buffalo Designs, Upper Crust Bake House, The White Inn, Whizz-N-Smash, Wild Blossom Hollow.

45th annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, Route 6, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. 150 juried artisans, live music with Old Dawg Bluegrass, food, children’s activities, collectibles, chainsaw carving, glass blowing demonstrations, carriage rides, birds of prey, lectures, Alexander the Magician, magic lessons, farmers’ market, more.

Pasta dinner fundraising event to assist the family of Fredonia Village Clerk Annemarie Johnston

Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 N. Mullet St., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. corn hole tournament, music by Keegan Johnston 1 to 2 p.m., music by One Boomer until 5 p.m. Basket raffles drawn at 4. Tickets adults $10, children under 12 $5. Cash bar. Annemarie had been treated for ovarian cancer. Event For presale tickets, call Sue 716 467-1294.

Spartansburg Community Fair

231 Jefferson St. 11 a.m. Parade. Animals, entertainment, games, rides, food, more.

Red, White and Blues Festival

Fredonia. Celebrates areas’ wine, beer, food industry, blues, musicians, local culture. 12 p.m.: Patti Park Band at Barker Common Gazebo; 2 p.m.: Jammin’ Gypsies at Coughlin’s; 3 p.m.: GROSH at Barker Common Gazebo; 5 p.m.: Tommy Z at White Inn; 5:30 p.m.: The Freeze at Mrs. Fred’s; 6 p.m.: Two Towns at Old Main Inn; 6:30 p.m.: Beer Krate Blues Band at Raven & Thorn; 7 p.m.: Mark Winsick Band at Downtown Brew; 7:30 p.m.: Growlers Blues Band at Domus Fare; 9 p.m.: Jony James Band at Monster Beach; 10 p.m.: Uncle Ben’s Remedy at Valentine’s.

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.

Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Facility fun run

8488 Jones Road, Sherman, registration at noon. Pre-registration $20, $25 day of event. 1k fun run at 1 p.m.; 5k at 1:30 p.m. Completion medals. Barn tours, demos available, coloring contest. Proceeds help cover Centaur Stride’s operational costs in providing essential service to Chautauqua County.

Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest

2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 10 p.m. Free, family-friendly event. Weekend features live music, craft beer, bounce house, wine slush, face painter, great food, craft vendors, Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue, balloon artist, more. Refrain from bringing outside food, beverages.

South Dayton Depot 150 year celebration

1 Depot St., 12 to 3 p.m. Firebells one price hot dog, chips, drink in side room of Village Hall. Dessert. Costumed greeters. Free events: banner Farms horse & carriage rides, Miss Heidi’s piano students, CIvil Wa 9th N.Y. Cavalry, kite making, Kentucky Derby hat making, sew on a quilt, corncob doll making, washboard/washtub experience rock painting, decoupage, displays, presentations.

Jamestown Dance Festival presented by Sukanya Burman Dance – Regional Artist Showcase

JCC, Scharmann Theatre, 525 Falconer St., 2 p.m. Choreographers, companies from across western New York. $10.

“Corn” Moonlight Paddle Across the Lakes

Cassadaga Beach, meet at 6:30 p.m. refreshments. Call evergreen Outfitters for rental 716 763-2266.