THURSDAY, JULY 16

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.: Bird walk, bring binoculars if possible. 10:45 a.m.: Nature craft. 12:30 p.m.: Nature walk.

Patterson Library book sale

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: All Ages Storytime with guest reader Karen Taverna

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. All ages. Hear about rocks, gems. Advance registration. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Chautauqua Bird, Tree and Garden Club House & Garden Tour

Chautauqua Institution, 1 Massey Ave. Explore quintessential interiors of a dozen home interiors open from noon to 5 p.m. Explore Chautauqua’s gardens along tour route. Ticket booklets required. Individual tickets $85. Also fee for parking in main parking lot. Can become a Henrietta Ord Jones Society individual sponsor for $200 donation with several benefits. For details, contact Tour@chautauquabtg.org

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: Clara Silverstein, “Above the Fall Line,” poetry; Alissa J. Sammarco, “Paper Doll,” poetry; Samuel “Skip” Halpern, “Wellsprings of Work, Surprising Sources of Meaning and Motivation in Work,” non-fiction.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

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

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sign Up Craft: Ping Pong Ball Tealight

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

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Book Bedazzling

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 p.m. Ages 12 to 17. Bring favorite book or pick one from supply of used books. Add rhinestones to front cover. Register in advance. Call 716 934-3468.

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. “Awesome Opossum.” Meet at upper parking lot overlooking gazebo.

Seymour Library Stockton Branch Mary’s Book Club

22 N. Main St., 3 p.m. For details, call Connie at 716 962-4041.

Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic

533 Grubb Hill Road, Kennedy, 5 to 7 p.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.

CHQ Chamber presents: Third on Third

Third Street, Jamestown, 5 to 8 p.m. 5 p.m. Diamond Run Radio; 6 p.m. Yassou Dancers; 7 p.m. Sukanya Burman Dance with post-performance teach-back. Jamestown Farmers’ Market..

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.

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival

Heard Park, grounds open 5:30 p.m. Free admission, parking. Midway games, rides, kiddie land, food. Ride a Rama 6 to 10 p.m. At 6 p.m., 78th Cherry Queen crowning at Park United Methodist Church.

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.

Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series – Hard Rock & Biker Night

6 p.m. opener: Furious George; 7:15 p.m. headliner: Appetite For Voltage. 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.

Live music at Johnson Estate with DTO

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.

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. Ages 14+. Includes some genealogy as well as writing practice. Share stories, build community for those interested in sharing life stories in writing.

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.

St. Monica prayer group

Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 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.

Music in the Park – Ion Sky Acoustic

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.

New Horizons Band concert

American Legion Post 953, 6 Cedar St., Forestville, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Bring seating. Concession stand offering hot dogs, cookies, chips, water. Lou’s ice cream truck.

Gowanda Music in the Park

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

Sunset 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: Generation Gap

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

Chautauqua Town Historical Society meeting: Before 1776: The French in Chautauqua County

Veterans’ Memorial meeting room, Town Hall, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Presenter: Norm Carlson.

Live on the Lake concert – Erika + Jesse, soft rock, pop, country

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

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 17

Chautauqua County Day at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, free admission for Chautauqua County residents (with proof of residency) from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Children 12 and under always admitted free. Includes admission to all Hall of Philosophy, amphitheater events except for the evening Harry Connick Jr. concert, which requires a separate ticket purchase. For free parking that day, must contact the Institution prior to July 17.

Laurel Memorial Run /Walk Flag Relay

The Resource Center, 75 Jones & Gifford Ave., Jamestown, 8 a.m. Free community breakfast. At 8:30 a.m. area school children, other volunteers begin a 31-mile flag relay, arriving at The Resource Center’s facility at 186 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk at about 1 p.m. for a victory celebration.

Sheridan United Methodist Church Rummage/Treasure Sale

2679 Route 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot dog lunches for sale 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also raffle baskets. Rain or shine.

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 book sale

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library, Magician Cris Johnson present: Jurassic Journeys

7 Day St., Fredonia, register for one session – 10:30 a.m. High-energy educational experience starring lifelike ROARING dinosaurs. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.

St. John’s United Church hot dog sale

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

Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd., Salamanca, 12 to 8 p.m. Showcases Native American dances from across Indian Country while focusing on the Smoke Dance of the Iroquois and honoring Native American Veterans. Experience the beauty of the First Nations through song, dance, art, and traditional foods. See https://senecapowwow.org for tickets, details.

Touch a Truck

Village of Silver Creek ball park, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Check out different trucks, construction vehicles. No advance registration needed.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens, YA patrons welcome for role-playing adventures. Contact Library Director for details 716 366-2511.

First Ward Falcons Club Fastpitch Softball Tournament

Promenschenkel Stadium, Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk. Old Timers and Girls game at 4 p.m. Dunkirk Fastpitch vs. Lakeside Club at 6:30 p.m.; another game at 8:15 p.m. DJ Joe Gould will provide music. First Ward Falcon Club will have food/beverage tent across the street from the stadium.

Patterson Library presents: Octagon Gallery opening: Jennalyn Speer

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

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival

Heard Park, grounds open 5:30 p.m. Free admission, parking. Midway games, rides, kiddie land, food. Ride a Rama 6 to 10 p.m.

Basket Weaving with Cherokee Nation’s Robert Lewis

Grape Discovery Center, 8036 W. Main Road, Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. Wine, soft drinks available for purchase, bring own snacks to share. Limit 20 spots. Ticket price $10 Grape Discovery members, $15 non-members. Call 716 326-2003.

Wine on the Trail

Abram Nature Preserve, 34 Johnson St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guides: Everwild Land Trust’s Carol Markham, Bethany O’Hagan. Feel free to bring favorite beverage to enjoy outdoors.

Collins Public Library concert: The Skiffle Minstrels

2341 Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. Free, public welcome. Band will perform Western Swing.

Randolph music series – The Hickups

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: “The Gin Game”

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. 1978 Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatic 2 -character comedy about residents of a shabby nursing home. $20. Tickets at lakeshorecenterforthearts.com/gin-game/

Movies at the Reg: “Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Horror film. A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom. Rated R. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Harry Connick, Jr. at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, 8 p.m. $85 to $265. ticketoffice@chq.org

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: An Evening with the Bats

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 6 to 15 $6.Presentations by Dr. Jonathan Townsend, Aaron Sidder, Alison Tilburg. Indoors and outdoors. Flashlights recommended for outdoor walk after dark. Reservations appreciated. Call 716 569-2345.

Sunset Bay presents: After Effect

Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m.