TUESDAY, JULY 7

Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series: Chuck Todd, political journalist, analyst

Route 394, 10:45 a.m. Single ticket $40, or included with gate pass.

Forestville Chapter 247 Order of the Eastern Star chicken barbecue

D & F Plaza, 1170 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 12 to 4 p.m. $15 half chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad, roll, butter. Proceeds go to Buffalo, Batavia Veterans Hospitals.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sign Up Craft: Paint a 3D wood dinosaur

536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Call 716 366-2511.

St. Joseph’s bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Music in Cherry Creek Park – 23 Skidoo

Ball Park, Main Street, Route 83, 5 to 8 p.m. Food vendor, sweet treats available. Recommend bringing own seating.

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: Watch Your Step.

Tuesday Night Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse

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

Sunset Bay presents: Zen City

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

Southern Tier Bills Boosters Club annual meeting

First Ward Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. Also election of officers.

Struthers Library Theatre presents: Straight No Chaser Beach Bash

302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 8 p.m. $80/$70/$60/$50.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

Laurel Run newspaper sale

Area Tim Hortons, downtown Fredonia, downtown Silver Creek, 6 to 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit The Resource Center Laurel Run Fund; Dr. Jon Vona “Smile” Fund enhancing the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted.

Ellington Farman Library presents: Unearth a Story: Meet the Living Dinosaurs

560 Thornton Road, 1 to 2 p.m. Family-friendly, educational, interactive free program presented by Erie Traveling Zoo. Meet live animals, learn how reptiles, birds, insects help scientists unearth stories from millions of years ago. No registration necessary. Call 716 287-2945 for details.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sundance Farms Petting Zoo

Central Avenue/Sixth Street Library backyard, 2 to 3 p.m.

TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 35 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.

Erie Philharmonic Free Patriotic Pops Concert in Bayview Park

W. Second Street, Cherry Street, Erie, details TBA.

Sheridan Historical Society event

2702 Route 20, open house 5 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. Speaker Wendy Straight will present “Special Places & Events in Sheridan 1830 – 1860, including Greek Revival and Anti-Slavery People.”

8 Great Wednesdays in the Park – Americana Music with Unknown Legends

Barker Common, 5:30 p.m. pre-show activities. Music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food/beverage vendors.

STTC Summer Tri Series

Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue, 5:45 to 8 p.m. 400m swim, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run. Paratriathletes welcome. Wilson Endurance Sports.

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.

Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series presents: “FootSteps”

Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents Bibliomaniacs Book Club

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Library copies available. Evening of snacks, conversation. This month: “The Bucket List,” by Rachel Hannah.

Village of Angola summer concert – The Funkensteins

Angola Centennial Park & Gazebo, 7 to 9 p.m.

Reg Lenna presents: “The Chipper Experience – Where Comedy and Magic Collide!”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Chipper Lowell. Tickets $19 to $29.50.

Sunset Bay presents: Honky Tonk Humpday w/Steve & Toni

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

Erie Philharmonic Free Patriotic Pops Concert in Gibson Park, North East PA.

7 p.m.

Jamestown Municipal Band in Allen Park

Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park, W. Virginia Boulevard, Jamestown, 7 p.m. Allen Park Women’s Club concession stand. Bring seating.

THURSDAY, JULY 9

Village of Fredonia public informational meeting regarding village water plans

Details TBA.

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.

Lake Erie State Park Interpretive program

5838 Lake Shore Dr. W., Brocton. Free programs, but park admission fee applies. Meet at recreation hall. 10 a.m.: Nature Photography – bring, camera, phone, learn tips for better pictures, take hike to practice. 10:45 a.m.: Nature craft with pipe cleaners, tissue paper, markers to create butterflies, moths or dragonflies. 12:30 p.m.: Nature hike with park educator.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Nan Hoffman concert

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. All ages. Registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.

Erie Philharmonic Free Patriotic Pops Concert in Downtown Park

Corry PA, details TBA.

North East Arts Council Presents Picnic in the Park 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gibson Park. Live entertainment, food, kids’ crafts.

Friends of Chautauqua Writers’ Center presents: Locals at the Library

Smith Memorial Library, Chautauqua Institution, 12 to 1 p.m. Opportunity to visit with local authors, purchase their books. This week: Dawn M. Swanson, “Charlotte and the Mischievous Cat,” children’s literature; Deb Pines, “Tossing Seas, a Chautauqua Murder,” mystery; Ann E. Wallace, “Keeping Room,” poetry.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

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

Seymour Library presents: Alzheimer’s Association class

Stockton Branch, 22 N. Main St., 2 p.m.

Long Point State Park Interpretive Program

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee applies. Bird Walk with nature educator. Meet at trailhead to point.

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.

Live music at Johnson Estate with Campfire Junkie

8419 US 20 W., Westfield, 6 p.m. Estate wine flights, craft beverages, artisanal charcuterie boards, lawn games, live acoustic sets in fresh air. No reservations required.

Marvin House 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with benefit concert featuring Mecham Duo

2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. wine, refreshments, house tours, unveiling of new exhibit room. Violin, piano concert by twin brothers Aaron and Boaz Mecham, youngest graduates in history of SUNY Fredonia School of Music begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Elizabeth Warner Community House. $30, limited seating. Call 716 488-6206 to reserve.

Music in the Park – New Horizons Band

Ryckman Park, Fay Street and Green Street, Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Town of Portland, Village of Brocton, community sponsors, Ahira Hall Memorial Library. 50/50 raffle tickets on sale throughout summer with drawing Aug. 13.

Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series – Power Rock Night

6 p.m. opener: Black Widow; 7:15 p.m. headliner: Hurricane ROCKS You Like The Scorpions. 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.

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.

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. Registration required, limit 10 children. Call 716 934-3468.

Gowanda Music in the Park

Chang Hu Park, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunset Bay presents: Darkwater Duo

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

Struthers Library Theatre film: “E.T. The Extra-terrestrial” 302 W. Third St., Warren, 7 p.m. Classic film about children befriending a stranded gentle alien. Stars Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore. Adults $8; students, seniors 62+ $6.

Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse

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

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting

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

Live on the Lake concert – Ryan Melquist, reggae party rock

Hartley Park, 2 W. Lake St., Lakewood, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring seating.

Summer at the Stone House – Linda Hunter

Cattaraugus County Historical Museum, 9824 Route 16, Machias, 7 p.m. Topic: “250 Years of Quilt Making in America.” Free, public welcome.

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/.