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THURSDAY, JUNE 18

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.

FeedMore Farm Market

Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce, everything under $5. Accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off).

North East Arts Council Presents Picnic in the Park

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

Marvin Community House luncheon, Lucille Ball homecoming program

2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 12 p.m. Ashley Senske will share the story of Lucy and Desi’s homecoming celebration for the opening of their 1956 film “Forever Darling.” Lunch: turkey sandwich on ciabatta roll, Havarti, tomato pesto; Italian style pasta salad, fruit salad, chocolate dessert. $21 members, $25 non-members. RSVP 716 488-6206.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

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

Mary E. Seymour Library presents: Mary’s Book Club

22 N. Main St., Stockton, 3 p.m.

Step up for Autism Color Run

The Resource Center back parking lot, 200 Dunham Ave., Celoron, registration 5 p.m., race begins at 6 p.m. 18, under $15 + fee, 19, over $20 plus fee. 5K, an inclusive loop, t-shirt, live music, color stations throughout course (where those who choose to can walk through a mist of colored paint of choice), community celebration, food, drink. Raise awareness about autism, support those with disabilities. Register through https://runsignup.com /Race/NY/Celoron/StepUpforAutismColorRun

City of Dunkirk vs. Dunkirk City School District Charity Softball Game

Wright Park’s Prommenschenkel Stadium, Dunkirk, 5 p.m. For details, call Alexis Tofil 716 366-9877.

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.

Color Run

The Resource Center, 200 Dunham Ave., Celoron, back parking lot, registration 5 p.m., race at 6 p.m. 18, under $15, adults $20. 5K race, inclusive loop, color stations, live music, food, drink. Raise awareness about Autism, support individuals with disabilities. Pre-register at runsignup.com

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

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 – Decades Night

6 p.m. opener: Grungebox; 7:15 p.m. headliner: AppleJack. 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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Life Story Writing program

Hybrid program, can attend in-person at 15 Main St. or online by emailing director@sinclairvillelibrary to receive Zoom link to join online. 6 p.m. Ages 14+. Includes some genealogy as well as writing practice. Share stories, build community for those interested in sharing life stories in writing.

St. Monica prayer group

Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

Historical Society of Brocton & Portland

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly general membership meeting

Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716 672-1991 for information.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. Topic: Arkwright’s Sue Sanders will discuss Dutch families, “First Salute,” their involvement in the American Revolution.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: Songwriters in Concert

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. This month: Justin Williams, Julie Derrick, Tommy Link. $10.

Sunset Bay presents: Generation Gap

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

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.

Chautauqua Town Historical Society meeting

Town Hall, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Program: Jon Schmidt will share “Some Stories About Chautauqua.”.

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 19

Silver Creek Kiwanis Club annual charity golf tournament

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, registration 7:45 a.m., golf begins at 8:45 a.m. Shotgun four-person scramble. Golf, tee gift, continental breakfast, lunch at turn, buffet dinner, prizes. $135 per person paid by June 13, $150 after. Email gailmiller3@aol.com. Proceeds benefit community children.

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Jamestown Juneteenth Festival

Jackson-Taylor (Chadakoin) Park, Tenth, Washington streets.

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.

Audubon Community Nature Center free admission day

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Three floors of interactive indoor exhibits, live birds, turtles, salamanders, snakes, outdoor birds of prey, native tree arboretum, gardens, picnic area, natural play space, six miles of trails.

46th annual Yassou Festival

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Mount Vernon Place and Francis Street, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission $3, children under 12 free. Live Bouzouki music, dancing shows at 5, 8 p.m.; traditional Greek food, pastries; Church tours 2, 4 p.m.; Greek Boutique, religious goods; Greek beer, wine; George’s Famous Greek Hot Dogs; raffle with cash prizes; balloon art, air-brush tattoos for kids.

St. John’s Church hot dog sale

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

Sunset Bay concerts

Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, DJ Majik at 2 p.m., TBD at 9 p.m.

Seymour Cassadaga Branch Library presents: Beginners’ Yoga with Rachel Krupa

18 Maple Ave., 5 p.m. Incorporates slow, gentle movement. Bring own mat, a few available. $5 seniors, $10 general admission. RSVP at 716 595-3323. Tickets available at door.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Wine on the Trail walk

Chautauqua Creek Oxbow Forest Preserve, 8199 Lyons Road, Sherman, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a hike with Carol Markham, Bethany O’Hagan. Bring own wine, beer, cocktail or other beverage. Free event, no RSVP required. Dress accordingly.

United States Navy Band Commodores

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7 p.m. Free admission, but tickets required. Limit 4 tickets per request. General admission. Ticket holders must be in the hall by 6:45 p.m. to guarantee seating. Tickets available online at fredonia,edu/tickets or by mail Campus Ticket Office, 280 Central Ave., Williams Center, G-140. Include event name, stamped, self-addressed envelope, patron’s name, address, phone, email, number of tickets requested.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Footloose”

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

Jamestown Juneteenth Festival

Jackson-Taylor (Chadakoin) Park, Tenth, Washington streets. African Drum Workshop led by Preach Freedom at 12 p.m. African Dance Workshop featuring Mama Ceco at 1 p.m.

Small Town Cruisin’

North East, PA

Taste of Summer in North East, PA Gibson and Heard Parks. Food trucks, specialty food vendors, local beer, wine, craft drinks, live music, car cruising. Shop downtown, also in the park.

Summer Solstice Nature, Wellness Weekend

Heron Farm, Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Road, Panama. 3 day weekend – mindfulness, movement, workshops, family friendly, potluck. Donations – recommended $10 to $20 per person. Camping, lodging by reservation, fees.

Cassadaga Yard Sales

Village-wide, 8 a.m. to 4 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.

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

Lily Dale Assembly Opening Ceremony with Tibetan Monks

Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Station, 17 E. St., Lily Dale, 9:30 a.m. $55. See www.lilydaleassembly.org for gate pass fee info

Veterans 4 Christ “home-cooked” brunch

Tri-Church Parish, 41 E. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active military personnel plus a guest. Donations accepted. For details, call Wes Tessey, 716 640-9883.

Lake Erie State Park Educational programs

5838 Route 5, Brocton. 10 a.m.: summer safety tips; 10:45 a.m.: paper fan decorating; 12:3-0 p.m.: nature walk.

Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size. Other open hours are Wednesdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.

Randolph’s annual arts, crafts festival

Main Street, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craft, artisan vendors, food, entertainment, kids’ zone.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. 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.

Fenton History Center presents: Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256.

Lakewood Community Development Corporation’s Hoods Up Lakewood Car Show

Chautauqua Avenue, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration $10, in person only. All makes, models encouraged. 12 to 4 p.m. music with Furious George, Two Towns. Food trucks, prizes, dash plaques.

North East Gibson Park Open Market

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

CHQ Trails Day

Guided canoe/kayak trips at Everwild Land Trust’s Kyle’s Landing Preserve, 380, Sinclair Drive, Sinclairville; Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride, Chautauqua Gorge State Forest, Hannum Road, Mayville at 10 a.m.; Family Friendly Hike at Dobbins Woods, 5237 Bly Road, Ashville at 10 a.m.; Family Friendly Hike at Boutwell Hill State Forest, Cherry Creek at 11 a.m. (free wagon rides, food provided); Family Picnic, Hike, Portland Town Park, Route 20 at 12 p.m.; Family Group Hike, Earl Cardot Overland Trail, Harris Hill State Forest Lot, corner of Gerry-Ellington Road, Gerry at 1 p.m. Length of hike 2 to 3.5 miles.

Festival Italia (Italian Heritage Festival)

Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrating the community, region’s rich Italian heritage, history, cuisine while showcasing some local craft, wine vendors, food, music, local history, activities, vendors, more. 11 a.m.: blessing of festival; 1:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Dave Goland Combo; 12:30 p.m.: meatball, wine judging; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: The Formula Band; 4 to 6 p.m.: Happy Days Band. Also Morra (Italian numbers game), Italian singers, more.

46th annual Yassou Festival

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Mount Vernon Place and Francis St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission $3, children under 12 free. Live Bouzouki music, dancing shows at 1, 5, 8 p.m.; traditional Greek food, pastries; Church tours 2, 4 p.m.; Greek Boutique, religious goods; Greek beer, wine; George’s Famous Greek Hot Dogs; raffle with cash prizes; balloon art, air-brush tattoos for kids.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Beginning watercolors with local artist Sarah Brown-Milspaw

7 Day St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults, children 10+ with adult. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. No experience necessary. All materials provided.

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.

BSA Troop 126 pulled pork dinner

Mayville VFW Post 8647, 10 Memorial Drive, 1 p.m. $15. Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, mac ‘n cheese, coleslaw, cookie.

Findley Lake beer crawl

Main Street, 1 to 5 p.m. Live music with Slim & Red from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m.; Bad Acoustics from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets $25 advance, $30 day of. Includes admission, unlimited samples, commemorative glass. See www.visitfindleylake.com

Sunset Bay presents: RockFest

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

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market

Mayville Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events. At 6 p.m., free bingo, all ages, no daubers, maybe trinket prizes.

Lily Dale Assembly Community Picnic for Tibetan Monks

Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Station, 17 E. St., Lily Dale, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10 love donation. All proceeds benefit the Tibetan Monks. See www.lilydaleassembly.org for details.

Summer Solstice Dinner in the Gardens at Johnson Estate Winery

8419 Route 20, Westfield, 6 p.m. $125 per person. 5 course menu paired with Johnson Estate wines. Bottled non-alcoholic drinks also available. Pre-purchase tickets through website.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Family craft night

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

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Footloose”

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

Cinema Series: “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. 20 years later, the sequel starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci offers new challenges for the world of Runway Magazine.

$7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

Tibetan Monks Performance of the Medicine Buddha Puma with Blessings

Lily Dale Auditorium. 5 Melrose Drive, 8 to 10 p.m. General admission $30. See www.lilydaleassembly.org for details.

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala

Chautauqua Institution, Route 394, 8 p.m. Celebrates the retirement of CRYB Artistic Director Monika Alch. Repertoire includes modern dance, classical ballet, all ages of students. Gate pass or single ticket (adult $20, youth $14 for single ticket).