THURSDAY, JUNE 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.

CHQ Professionals coffee meetup

Tulip’s Brunch House, 186 S. Erie St., Mayville, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Drop in any time within the hour for coffee, conversation, community connection.

Darwin R. Barker Library Book Sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 6 p.m. Hardcovers $1, paperbacks 50 cents, DVDs $1, CDs 10 cents.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street next to Cave’s, 1 to 5 p.m. SNAP benefits accepted.

YWCA free Safety Awareness family event

401 N. Main St., Jamestown, 4 p.m. Free gun locks, free kids’ IDs through Operation Safe Child, face painting, door prizes. Public welcome. For details, call 716 488-2237 ext. 301.

Patterson Library presents: Patterson Tween & Teen Advisory Board

40 S. Portage St. Westfield, 4 p.m.

Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting

Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library book club

536 Central Ave, Dunkirk, 5:30 p.m. Call 716 366-2511 to reserve this month’s title.

Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series – Dance Night

6 p.m. opener: Party McFly; 7:15 p.m. headliner: The Funkensteins. Concession vendors will be on the Dunkirk Pier and/or Memorial Park along with Dunkirk Boardwalk and pier merchants open for business. Bring folding chair.

Chautauqua County Camera Club

North Harmony Senior Citizens Building, 5377 Stow Ferry Road, Stow, 6 to 8 p.m. All skill levels, experience, share latest images, tips.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Fireside Lecture Series with Chautauqua County Historical Society

40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 6 p.m. Dr. Thomas Hegna , SUNY Fredonia, will present “The Geological History of Western New York.” Free event, public welcome.

Here and There: Commemorating the 175th anniversary – “The Erie Railroad Comes to Dunkirk”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Railroad historian William D. Burt will offer a well-illustrated presentation. Free admission, donations accepted.

Sunset Bay presents: Jade

Cabana Sam’s, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m.

Spire Theater presents: “TURN” Off Off Broadway Musical World Premiere

317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $25.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection, five minutes each. All skill levels welcome. Listeners welcome as well.

Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse

1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check thee Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.

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, JUNE 5

Dunkirk Walleye Festival presented by Primitive Patriot Outdoors

Fishing from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., can launch from any port, fish on any U.S. waters of Lake Erie as long as coolers are returned to Dunkirk Boat Launch by 3:30 p.m. sharp. Catch 6 fish June 5, 6 fish June 6 for total of 12. Open to public. Food, craft, fishing gear vendors 2 to 7 p.m. After 6 p.m. weigh-in show, live music by Cold Beer Creek on stage 7 to 10 p.m. Weigh-in show 5 p.m. Host hotel Clarion Hotel Conference Center.

Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Focuses on mental health healing, resilience, connection. CEUs, CTLEs available. Fee for day 1. Register at https://hopeandhealingconference.com

Embrace Fredonia Attic and Seller Days

Village-wide. $10 to register, $2 to purchase map at Visitors’ Booth in Barker Common 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bemus Point Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Village Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers, artisans, local wineries, breweries, flowers, baked goods, special activities.

North East, PA. community yard sale

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 to register.

Darwin R. Barker Library Book Sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bag sale, everything $5/bag.

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

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

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Nuremberg: a 2026 Simulation

Virtual event, 12 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Allen Packwood, Dr. Sean Lang. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens, YA patrons welcome for role-playing adventures. Contact Library Director for details 716 366-2511.

First Friday Westfield

Downtown businesses, Moore Park, 5 p.m. Open businesses, street vendors, live music.

Merritt Estate Winery Strawberry Festival

2264 King Road, Forestville, 5 to 10 p.m. Family friendly, free admission. Weekend features live music, craft vendors, food, wine, craft beer, wine slush, balloon artist, bounce house, strawberry desserts. Bring own lawn chair. Refrain from bringing outside food, beverages. 7 to 10 p.m.: Uncle Ben’s Remedy.

Collins Public Library concert: The Untouchables

2341 Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. Free, public welcome. Band will perform energetic tunes from ’50s through ’80s.

Brenda Eno Art Gallery opening reception featuring Facebook’s Shoot and Share Chautauqua

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments.

DownBeat Percussion, official Drumline of the Buffalo Bills

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. General admission, all seats $5.

Collage Performing Arts Center performance

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 7 p.m.

Spire Theater presents: “TURN” Off Off Broadway Musical World Premiere

317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Tickets $25.

Fredonia First Friday Community Barn Dance

Fredonia Grange #1, 58 W. Main St., 7:30 p.m. All dances taught, called. Circles, squares, contras, more. All ages. No partner necessary. Live music – Celtic, Southern String Bands. $7 per person. For details call 716 672-2883.

PA Line at Wicked Warren’s

119 W. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Help support Whirlybird community programming. Suggested donation, $15.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

Dunkirk Walleye Festival presented by Primitive Patriot Outdoors

Fishing from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., can launch from any port, fish on any U.S. waters of Lake Erie as long as coolers are returned to Dunkirk Boat Launch by 3:30 p.m. sharp. Catch 6 fish June 5, 6 fish June 6 for total of 12 over 2 days. Open to public. Food, craft, fishing gear vendors 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. After 6 p.m. weigh-in show, live music by 1980 Something on stage 7 to 10 p.m. Host hotel Clarion Hotel Conference Center. Weigh-in show 5 p.m.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 (Lake Shore Drive E.), Central Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors accepted each week for $20 per spot. Contact Brian Meyers 716 680-0958.

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting

Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

Embrace Fredonia Attic and Seller Days

Village-wide. $10 to register, $2 to purchase map at Visitors’ Booth in Barker Common 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1891 Fredonia Opera House annual bake sale, basket auction fundraiser

Barker Common, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bemus Point village-wide yard sales

9 a.m. Maps available.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 9 to 11 a.m. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier.

North East, PA. community yard sale

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 to register.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Church Street, 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’, Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, corner of Routes 20, 394, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, wine, spirits, honey, locally produced foods, live entertainment. Flea market section with vintage items.

Westfield Flea Market

Moore Park, corner of Routes 20, 394, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Yoga with the Birds at RTPI

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. On the patio of the RTPI Lodge, indoors if inclement weather. $10 members, $12 non-members. Includes full access to museum exhibits. Registration requested, but walk-ins welcome. See https://rtpi.org

Matthew Hazelton Memorial 5K run/walk

Meet at Clarion Hotel Pavilion, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 9:30 a.m. Hosted by Dunkirk Police Benevolent Association.

Silver Creek Kiwanis Club Children’s Fair

Village Ball Park, Pavilion, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $1 wristband. Duck races, inflatable slides, raffle baskets, penguin game, craft table, hot dogs, snacks, buckets fill, bubble show 11 a.m., child fingerprinting, Silver Creek FD, Sheriff K’s demo 12 p.m., magic show by Don Rogers 1 p.m., horse drawn wagon rides 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., pony rides, petting zoo.

Darwin R. Barker Library Book Sale

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bag sale, everything $5/bag.

Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York free Family, community day

SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Focuses on mental health healing, resilience, connection. Youth voices, lived experiences, resources, support systems, tools for mental health, substance abuse prevention, treatment, recovery. Free lunch, raffle prize opportunities, take-home Hope bag. Register at https://hopeandhealingconference.com

Audubon Photography Club

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. $4 adults, $3 Nature Center members, $3 children 9 to 15. Share photos with other nature lovers, photographers. Coffee, tea provided. Brief presentation will help develop nature photography skills. New photographers welcome. Reservations appreciated.

Fenton History Center presents: Historic Tour: Lakeview Avenue

Christ First United Methodist Church parking lot, 663 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256.

Lake Erie State Park Interpretive program

5838 Lake Shore Dr. W., Brocton. Free programs, but park admission fee applies. 10 a.m. Bird walk – meet at Gazebo. 11 a.m. Disc golf quick tips. Meet at rec hall. 12:30 p.m. Disc golf meet-up. Play some disc golf together, meet at first tee.

Into the Woods: A Forest Stewardship Hike

Dobbins Woods Preserve, 5273 Bly Hill Road, Ashville, 10 a.m. Leader Cam Baker, USDA Forest Service Forester. Learn sustainable woodland management, identifying common native tree species.

Jamestown Pride Progress Pride flag raising

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Local speakers, refreshments, community spirit, civic engagement.

Merritt Estate Winery Strawberry Festival

2264 King Road, Forestville, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Family friendly, free admission. Weekend features live music, craft vendors, food, wine, craft beer, wine slush, balloon artist, bounce house, strawberry desserts. Bring own lawn chair. Refrain from bringing outside food, beverages. 12 to 3 p.m. Rockabilly Steve & BR3; 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Black Widow; 7 to 10 p.m. Letter to Elise.

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.

CHRIC, NeighborWorks chicken barbecue, musical performance by Two Towns classic rock

Lake Chautauqua Memorial Post #8647, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville, 12 to 4 p.m. $12 per dinner. Kids’ games, basket raffle.

Service of Remembrance and Memorial Butterfly Release

Hybrid event, watch brief memorial service livestreamed followed by live butterfly release online or attend in person at Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, 1 p.m. Orders and name submissions due by June 2. For orders and to submit memorial names, go to chcp.care/butterfly.,

Collage Performing Arts Center performance

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre, 2 p.m. Another performance at 7 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “Hoppers”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Animated. An animal-lover uses new technology to communicate with animals; rallies entire animal kingdom to withstand a human threat. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market

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

UCAN City Mission Fundraiser Gala

Grandview of Ellington, 1116 W. Hill Road, 5:30 p.m. United Christian Advocacy Network helps homeless, less advantaged individuals. $60 per person/$100 per couple. John Cross & Company Jazz Band; catering by Sandee’s Deli, Catering; raffle baskets; photo booth ops; cash bar. Call 716 488-7480 ext. 2 for reservation details.

Silver Creek VFW Auxiliary Line Dancing Night

13 . Main St., 6 to 10 p.m.

21 Brix Winery Summer Kick Off party

6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 to 10 p.m. Wine, music with Porcelain Bus Drivers. Bonfire as weather permits.

Movie Night at the Jackson Center: Nathan-ism

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Moving documentary that follows Nathan Hiu, U.S. Jewish solider assigned to guard Nazi war criminals during the Nuremberg trials, how those experiences shaped his life, art.

Uncle Ben’s Remedy at Merritt Estate Winery

2264 King Road, Forestville, 7 to 10 p.m.

Sunset Bay presents: GoldiRocks Band

Cabana Sam’s, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: Comedian Billy Gardell

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., 8 p.m. $65/$60/$55.