Coming up …
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Village of Fredonia public informational meeting regarding village water plans
Event will explore the project and meet the representatives. At new Pomfret Town Hall at 10410 Chestnut Road, Dunkirk from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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/.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Randolph town-wide lawn sales
Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament for Warren, Forest counties
Blueberry Hill Golf Club, 6528 Cable Hollow Road, Russell PA Registration 8:30 a.m., shotgun start 10 a.m. Four-person divisional scramble team, $360 per foursome, includes lunch, dinner, prizes. Raffles. Call Experience, Inc. at 814 723-3763 ext. 172 for registration, details.
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library, Erie Zoo present: UnEarth a Story
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m., register for 1 session. Meet live zoo animals, learn how they help scientists unearth stories from millions of years ago. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series: Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist; Scott Hamilton Kennedy, filmmaker
Route 394, 10:45 a.m. Discussion of their documentaries “Food Evolution;” “A Shot in the Arm.” Single ticket $45, or included with gate pass.
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.
Patterson Library presents: 13 Walls: Sandra Maggio
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 to 5 p.m.
First Friday Westfield (Alumni Weekend)
Downtown businesses, Moore Park, 5 p.m. Open businesses, street vendors, live music.
Movies at the Reg: “I Love Boosters”
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. A crew of professional shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Stars Keke Palmer, Demi Moore. Rated R. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Let’s Go Get ‘Em Tour at Chautauqua Institution
Route 394, 8 p.m. $70 to $145. ticketoffice@chq.org
Sunset Bay presents: Spazmatics
Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Annual Golf Scramble
Maplehurst Country Club, 1508 Big Tree Road, Lakewood, golfer registration 7:30 a.m., shotgun start 8:30 a.m. Golfers, community members: basket raffles, big ticket items, 50/50. Proceeds benefit Brandon “BZ” Zebrowski Memorial Fund, raising awareness, stopping stigma of addiction in our community.
Erie Philharmonic Free Patriotic Pops Concert in Diamond Park
Meadville, PA., details TBA.
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.
Randolph town-wide lawn sales
Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting
Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.
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.
Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society can, bottle drive
The Lord’s Vineyard Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 9 a.m to 12 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
South Dayton Farmers’ Market
Next to Depot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Selling jams, baked goods, vegetables, cloth bags, aprons.
Quilt ornament class with Nancy Johnson
Backstreet Girls, 122 Oak St., South Dayton, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call Karen Strickland 716 988-5076.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Harry the Dirty Dog free Story Walk
Begin, end at 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Part story book, part scavenger hunt program, craft featuring the classic book by Gene Zion. Registration not required.
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.

