Coming up …
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.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Dunkirk Walleye Festival kids’ fishing clinic, tournament
Dunkirk Pier, 8 to 11 a.m. Free event conducted by National Walleye Tour Champion Craig Sleeman.
Embrace Fredonia Attic and Seller Days
Village-wide. $10 to register, $2 to purchase map at Visitors’ Booth in Barker Common 9 to 11 a.m.
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Merritt Estate Winery Strawberry Festival
2264 King Road, Forestville, 11 a.m. to 6:30 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. 1 to 5 p.m. Tsavo Highway.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua County service
222 Temple St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. Speakers Janey Wagner, LeannaMcMahon will address “Building Relationships in our Church Family” during the service. Public welcome. Zoom link available. Website is uucnc.org
Portland Fire Department chicken barbecue
Fire Hall, 6481 W. Main Road, 12 to 4 p.m. Original fireman’s recipe. $15.
Sheridan Historical Society celebration of Mary Langworthy
2702 Route 20, open house 12 to 3 p.m. Friends, family invited to share memories. Some of Mary’s research will be shared.
Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 towel bingo
201 Aldrich St., doors open at noon, bingo starts at 1 p.m. Food, refreshments available for purchase. Basket raffles, 50/50, more.
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. Limited space. Register by calling 716 569-2345.
United Way Day at Southern Tier Brewing Co.
2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. 50/50, live music all day. All ages, pet-friendly. At 12:30 p.m. Slim & Red; at 2 p.m. Derek Davis & Angel Marie; at 3:30 p.m. Porcelain Bus Drivers at 5 p.m.; Charity Nuse and her band; at 6:30 p.m. Vinny & the Mudflaps.
Forest Findings: Hidden Wonders of the Woodland Floor
Chautauqua Creek Oxbow Preserve, 8199 Lyons Road , Sherman, 1 p.m. Guided hike with Becky Nystrom. Reservations required. Call 716 664-2166.
Zonta Club of Jamestown Mrs. Roper Romp
Meet at Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 1 p.m. Pub crawl to 3 walkable pubs. Come in costume, bring $10 to help build a better world for women, girls.
Spire Theater presents: “TURN” Off Off Broadway Musical World Premiere
317 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Tickets $25.
Sunset Bay presents: Midnight Recovery
Cabana Sam’s, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 5 p.m.
MONDAY, JUNE 8
United Senior Citizens meeting
Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 12 p.m. Membership dues $5 per year. For lunch reservations, send $16 check made out to United Senior Citizens to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048 the previous Thursday..
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
Dunkirk and Fredonia Fire Department Retirees breakfast
Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Theme-based stories, free play, activities, for babies, toddlers, preschoolers with their grown-up.
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: Memory Cafe with Karen Hewes Suber
Third floor media arts room, entrance at 108 E. Third St., Jamestown, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Elevator accessible. Free respite, arts program for those with forgetfulness, cognitive decline, families, caregivers. Music, crafts, light refreshments. Register at 716 484-7070. Donations suggested, not required.
Union Station’s Historic Big Boy No. 4014 whistle stop
Ripley at State Street crossing, 12 to 12:30 p.m. World’s largest steam-operating locomotive. Public welcome, allow extra travel time, follow posted detours.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
St. Joseph’s bingo
145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.
Patterson Library presents: Author visit with Paul Leone
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m.
The Lord’s Vineyard Road to Renewal meetings
St. Anthony’s Church, 66 Cushing St., Fredonia 6 to 7 p.m. followed by St. Hyacinth’s Church, 295 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Speaker: Rev. Bryan Zielenieski.
Summer Concert Series at The White Inn
52 E. Main St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free live music in back lot. No outside food, beverages or coolers. Tonight’s performers: Silver Xtreme.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Threads of History with Bob Patterson (Jr.)
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m.

