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THURSDAY, JUNE 11

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.

North East Arts Council Presents Picnic in the Park

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gibson Park. Live entertainment, food, kids’ crafts.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

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

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Fiber Arts Club: Learn to Embroider

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 5:30 to 7 p.m. For ages 9+. Focused on those just learning, but all levels of skill welcome. All materials provided. Registration required, spots limited. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series – Canadian Night

6 p.m. opener: We Speak Canadian; 7:15 p.m. headliner: Canada Rocks USA. 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 American Legion Auxiliary meeting

Cassadaga Memorial Post 1280, 228 Maple St. Dessert at 6:30 p.m. Raffle, nomination of officers, election, installation to follow.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

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

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: Juice Box Organic One Act Play Competition: Dramas

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. $20. Call 716 224-2135.

Boots on the Green Country Line Dancing Night

Bemus Point Golf Course, Tap House, 72 Main St., 7 p.m. Free event led by Allie Perrin. No experience needed.

Northern Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club meeting

Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, video conference room, second floor, handicapped accessible, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in radio is welcome to attend the meetings held the second Thursday of the month. For details, email n2cod@yahoo.com

Sunset Bay presents: Dave Arian

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

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free event, all welcome, no beekeeping experience required.

Struthers Library Theater movie night: Sentimental Value

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA., 7 p.m. $8 adults; $6 seniors 62+, students. Siblings must navigate a troubled relationship with their director father who offered a starring role to an American actress when one of his daughters turns the role down. Stars Stellan Skarsgard, Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning. Rated R.

Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse

1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the 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 12

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School “Putt-ing Children First” golf tournament

Chautauqua Golf Club. Golf foursome $500, single $150, includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, prizes. For details, call Megan Kristan 716 397-4845.

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.

Patterson Library presents: Giggle and Grow storytime special program

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5, their families. Erica from Wanderlust Catering will demonstrate ice cream making.

St. John’s Church hot dog sale

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Farm Market

Parked at Ryckman Park, Fay Street, Brocton, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce. Accepts cash, credit/debit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off). With FeedMore WNY.

Hearsemania

Barker Common, Fredonia, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free admission, public welcome. Antique vehicles, many funeral-related, on display on Barker, Church Streets. DJ Rathbone Fink. Town of Pomfret will host guided CHQ Transit trolley tours of Forest Hill Cemetery with a brief stop at the Cemetery Chapel for a tintype photo op.

Seymour Library presents: Alzheimer’s Association class

Cassadaga Branch, 18 Maple St., 2 p.m. Program: Communicating effectively.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Tween & Teen Game Night

37 W. Main St., Brocton, Tweens 11 to 14 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; teens 15 to 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Board games, card games, video games, snacks, drinks. Bring a friend.

Patterson Library presents: Octagon Gallery opening reception for Steve Swank

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

Miss Heidi’s Drama Club youth dinner theater production: “The Wizard of Oz”

South Dayton Fire Hall, 34 Maple St., doors open at 6 p.m., full Italian pasta dinner served at 6:30, youth performance of classic musical follows. $15 adults; $10 students/seniors; 5, under free. Limited seating. Reserve at buytickets.at/missheidisdramaclub/3123748

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: Juice Box Organic One Act Play Competition: Comedies

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. $20. Call 716 224-2135.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Footloose”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.

Movies at the Reg: “The Celluloid Closet”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians in movies. Narrated by Lily Tomlin. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: Ted Vigil: Tom Petty Tribute

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 8 p.m. $35.

Silent Disco Beach Party at Sunset Bay Beach Club

Irving, 8:30 p.m. $28.52 to $49.87. 3 DJs, 3 music channels, contests, giveaways, beach games.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

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.

Summer Fit Fest at Bemus Point Golf Club, Tap House

72 Main St., 8 a.m. Yoga, Pilates, HIIT workouts, cold plunges, slack lines, mud run/walk, live music, vendors. Proceeds benefit St. Susan Center, local schools/organizations.

Forestville Community Yard Sales

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants may sign up at Cave’s Market for $5. List of sale locations available at Cave’s day of sale..

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.

Jamestown Pride

Downtown Jamestown and Wintergarden Plaza, Street vendors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live music, entertainment, dancing, speakers, more. Rainbow walk at 12 p.m. Events continue through afternoon/evening.

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

Darwin R. Barker Library plant swap

7 Day St., Fredonia, drop off plants, seeds, at tent outside of library at 9 a.m., using planters you don’t mind giving away, including name of plant, care instructions. Swap between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., after noon, all plants up for grabs.

Chautauqua County Great Strides community walk for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Point Gratiot Park, Route 5, Point Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. check-in, 11 a.m. 2 mile walk start. For details, see https://fundraise.cff.orgCHQ2026

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.

Fenton History Center presents: Historic Tour: Allen Park

Allen Park Bandshell, W. Virginia Blvd., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256. Leader: Janet Wahlberg.

Lily Dale Fun Fest

Lily Dale Assembly, 5 Melrose Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hearsemania will participate.

Dragons and Fairies Festival

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 15, 2, under free. Horse-drawn carriage rides, search for hidden magical creatures, crafts, live music, food, kid-safe archery, more. Some activities require additional fees- bring cash. See auduboncnc.org to make reservations for carriage rides.

Lake Erie State Park Interpretive program

5838 Lake Shore Dr. W., Brocton. Free programs, but park admission fee applies. 10 a.m. Butterfly walk. Meet at the rec hall. 10:45 a.m. Butterfly craft at rec hall. 12:30 p.m. Nature photography. Bring camera, phone for tips to improve skills, test them on short walk. Meet at rec hall.

North East Gibson Park Open Market

North East, PA, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekly themes, live music, vendors, food.

Dunkirk Juneteenth celebration

Memorial Park, Lake Shore Drive W, 12 to 8 p.m. Weekend includes music, food, vendors, games, kids’ tent, petting zoo, ice cream eating contest, spades tournament, gospel.

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.

National Theatre Live: Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10. Stars Hiran Abeysekera.

Sunset Bay presents: Country Jamboree

Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 1 p.m.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: Juice Box Organic One Act Play Competition: Dramas

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. $20. Call 716 224-2135.

Darwin R. Barker Library book club

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. This month’s selection: “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride. All welcome.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m, or until gone. Take out only. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market

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

Rolling Hills Asylum “Travel the Dead” with Katrina Weidman, Heather Taddy, Jay Milton

11001 Bethany Center Road, E. Bethany, 4:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Orientation, history of haunting at RHA, screening of TV episode, Q & A, buffet breakfast at midnight, free roam of asylum. 18+ with ID, $159. See www.rollinghillsasylum.com

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.

Chautauqua County Historical Society annual Gala fundraiser

McClurg Museum, Moore Park, Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. $50 per person. Complimentary hors d’Å”uvres, light refreshments, access to museum galleries. CCHS Board will offer project updates. Reservations: 716 326-2977. cchsmcclurg.org

Music on the Boardwalk

Boardwalk Market, 8 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 to 9 p.m. Music with Party McFly.

Miss Heidi’s Drama Club youth dinner theater production: “The Wizard of Oz”

South Dayton Fire Hall, 34 Maple St., doors open at 6 p.m., full Italian pasta dinner served at 6:30, youth performance of classic musical follows. $15 adults; $10 students/seniors; 5, under free. Limited seating. Reserve at buytickets.at/missheidisdramaclub/3123748

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Footloose”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.

Cinema Series: “Michael”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Traces Michael Jackson’s life from his discovery as lead singer in his brother’s band through his rise to superstardom. Highlights his life off-stage, iconic performances from his early solo career. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

Hearsemania’s Lucky Stiff’s Post Mortem Ball

Webb’s Year Round Resort, 115 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 8:30 p.m. Free admission. DJ, food truck, freak show, hearses, dancing witches, fire performers, mingling, costume contests.