SATURDAY, JULY 18

Laurel Memorial Run/Walk

Silver Creek Village Square, check-in 7 a.m., run/walk 8:30 a.m. $25 adults, $20 ages 17, younger. For registration after July 16, add $5. 8K running race or 5K running race, 5K fitness walk, 1K fun walk, children’s runs, Laurel’s Legacy Walk for anyone with a disability. Event honors Laurel Hotelling, who had Down’s Syndrome. Proceeds benefit TRC, Filling the Gap to support disability awareness, prevention programs, enhance employment, training for adults with disabilities.

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival

O’Neal Memorial/Cherry Fest 5K run 7:30 a.m. at Gibson Park. 12 p.m. Fest grounds open. 3 p.m. Cherry Festival Parade. 3 to 10 p.m. Ride a Rama.

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.

First Ward Falcons Club Fastpitch Softball Tournament

Promenschenkel Stadium, Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk. Ten games beginning at 9 a.m. featuring teams from New York, Ohio, Canada. First Ward Falcon Club will have food/beverage tent across the street from the stadium. From 7 to 10 p.m., Ion Sky will perform at First Ward Falcon Club.

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.

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.

RH Archery Customer Appreciation Day

7938 Route 474, Panama, free gifts with select purchases, free food, factory reps.

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

South Dayton Farmers’ Market

Next to Depot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Selling jams, baked goods, vegetables, cloth bags, aprons.

Wild America Nature Festival

Panama Rocks, 11 Rock Hill Road, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nature arts/crafts shows, vendors, food. Meet live wild animal with Jungle Terry 11 a.m.; Hawk Creek, 1 p.m. Wild Creatures Discovery Center 3:30 p.m. Sundance Kids Petting Zoo 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Balloon animals, art, face painting, children’s nature book reading with Rebekah Sorenson, chainsaw carving demos by Lisa Bar. Folk music by Dave & Eng 12 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. Foraging talk with Harold Reynolds 12 p.m.; Native plant walk/talk with Dr. Jonathan Townsend 2:30 p.m. Chautauqua Lake talk with Jane Conroe. General admission $12; youth 6 to 12 $9; seniors, veterans $10; 5, under free. Admission band good for both days.

Patterson Library book sale

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Children’s, Young Adults book giveaway

7 Day St., Fredonia. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children, young adults welcome to take home free new books, old books, picture books, readers, chapter books, novels, comics, more. In case of rain, event will be held inside.

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.

Genealogy Workshop: Beginning Genealogy Part II

Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., lunch in between classes. $5 members, $7 non-members. Register at 716 664-6256.

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 scavenger hunt. 10:45 a.m.: Nature craft. 12:30 p.m.: Marvelous moths: learn about moth week.

Ashville Days

Center of Ashville. All day craft fair, food, music, kids’ activities, duck races, 50/50, basket raffle, yard sales. 10:30 a.m. bike judging, 11 a.m. parade, then bed races, 2 p.m. cornhole tournament, 10 p.m. fireworks.

Chautauqua County Historical Society 89th annual Antique Show

Chautauqua Suites & Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $10 individuals, $15 couples covers July 18 and 19. Estimated 22 dealers from 6 states. Antique furniture, glassware, silver, jewelry, more. cchsmcclurg.org

Scandinavian Folk Festival

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown. Admission $5 or $3 plus 2 non-perishable items for the Salvation Army food kitchen. Authentic food, treats, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Formal Fika, limited seating. Over 80 performers, including music, dancing, games, contests, crafts, gifts, cultural organizations, hands-on experiences including weaving, Norwegian painting, spinning, more. For details, see www.scandinavianjamestown.org

Fenton History Center presents: Historic Tour: Lakeview Avenue

Christ First United Methodist Church parking lot, 663 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256.

North East Gibson Park Open Market

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

The Great Midsummer Fly-In and Drive-In

Chautauqua County Airport, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cars, planes, chicken barbecue, hamburgers or hot dogs by Archie’s Diner, $15 per person. Whiskey 7 rides, Discovery Flights, 50/50, other raffles. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Alan D. Fuller Memorial Flying Scholarship.

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.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Unearth a LEGO Creation (build, keep)

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Patterson Library presents: Beginning Cyanotype class

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Gowanda Farmers & Artisan Market

Main Street municipal parking lot, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers, artisans, bakers, small businesses offer fresh produce, handmade goods, crafts, treats.

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.

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.

Main Street Studios Playground Drama Camp presents: “Tales of the Past – Jules Verne’s Mysterious Worlds”

50 Main St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Adults $15, ages 2 to 12 $5, under 2 free.

Sons of the American Legion Post 1593 pig roast at mid-summer picnic

4 Mill St., South Dayton, 2 p.m. Karaoke, live music, cornhole, horseshoes, basket raffle, 50/50, corn on the cob, clams, more.

Long Point State Park Education Station

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee applies. Hands-on fun activities.

Leon Historical Society Presents Vintage Tweets

Leon Historical 1836 Church, 12264 Cherry Creek Road, Conewango Valley, 4 p.m. Host Carol Crossed , founder of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum honors women’s suffrage. Shares postcards of the era focused on suffrage, abolition, temperance, lives, styles of artists who shaped these historic movements.

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market

Mayville Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, bingo at 6 p.m. Free all-ages cards, chips not daubers, some trinket prizes..

Paranormal researcher, author Mike Ricksecker event

Lily Dale Assembly, Main Stage Auditorium. Book signing 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., main event 7 p.m. Ricksecker is also director-producer of docuseries “The Shadow Dimension.” Ticket includes gate admission 2 hours prior to event. For tickets, see www.lilydaleassembly.org

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/

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “The Last Five Years” – a Broadway hit musical by Jason Robert Brown

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. Starring Brandon Mecklenburg, Kimberly Merrill. $5.

Cinema Series: “Power Ballad”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Paul Rudd as a past-his-prime wedding singer, Nick Jonas as a fading boy-band star whose partnership is threatened by a battle of who deserves credit for a blockbuster song. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Holst’s “The Planets;” Williams “Star Wars: Main Theme”

Route 394, 8 p.m. Conductor: Rossen Milanov. Single tickets $55 to $65.

Sunset Bay presents: Innocent Bystander

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

SUNDAY, JULY 19

Motorcycle Run benefit for Hoitink family

Starts, ends at VFW, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville, registration 9 a.m., kickstands up 11 a.m. $25 per bike, including passenger; $25 per car. Live music by Holly Abers, Amy Shaver (2 Girl Gig, country, classic rock hits); 50/50; basket raffles. Hot dogs, Italian sausage, burgers, pulled pork available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Hoitink family who lost everything in a recent house fire.

Wild America Nature Festival

Panama Rocks, 11 Rock Hill Road, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nature arts/crafts shows, vendors, food. Meet live wild animal with Jungle Terry 11 a.m.; Hawk Creek, 1 p.m. Wild Creatures Discovery Center 3:30 p.m. Sundance Kids Petting Zoo 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Balloon animals, art, face painting, children’s nature book reading with Rebekah Sorenson, chainsaw carving demos by Lisa Bar. Folk music by Dave & Eng 12 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. Mushroom walk with Garrett Taylor 12 p.m.; I Love Luci: 20 years of little brown bat conservation with Dr. Jonathan Townsend 2:30 p.m. Chautauqua Lake talk with Jane Conroe. General admission $12; youth 6 to 12 $9; seniors, veterans $10; 5, under free. Admission band good for both days.

Scandinavian Folk Festival

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown. Admission $5 or $3 plus 2 non-perishable items for the Salvation Army food kitchen. Authentic food, treats, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Formal Fika, limited seating. Over 80 performers, including music, dancing, games, contests, crafts, gifts, cultural organizations, hands-on experiences including weaving, Norwegian painting, spinning, more.. For details, see www.scandinavianjamestown.org

Chautauqua County Historical Society 89th annual Antique Show

Chautauqua Suites & Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $10 individuals, $15 couples covers July 18 and 19. Estimated 20 dealers from 6 states. Antique furniture, glassware, silver, jewelry, more. cchsmcclurg.org

Weidner’s drive-through chicken barbecue

TLV Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, back parking lot, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $15 donation includes chicken. Mashed potatoes, gravy, baked beans, roll.

Ox Roast benefit for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point Drive, lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.(sausage, hot dogs, clam chowder); dinner at 5 p.m. (roast beef, corn, potatoes. Beer, soda provided. Food by Gumba’s 44 Orchard. Tickets $50 for entire day. Call 716 401 3030. Sponsored by Fredonia’s Sicilian Historical Society.

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.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Commons, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fresh produce, more. Accepts SNAP, FMNP, Fresh Connect.

Chautauqua Vegetarian Society picnic meeting

Lakeside Park, 50 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 1 to 3 p.m. Vegan hot dogs, buns, condiments, green salad provided. If bringing a vegan dish (no meat, dairy or eggs) $2, or $6 without a dish. Bring own beverage. RSVP at 716 753-7761 by July 16.

Hands on Day at the Busti Historical Society

3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 1 to 4 p.m. Watch the historic grist mill in operation, historical demonstration, kids’ activity under the pavilion. Free admission, donations accepted. Flour, cornmeal for sale.

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

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

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “The Last Five Years” – a Broadway hit musical by Jason Robert Brown

39 W. Main St., 2 p.m. Starring Brandon Mecklenburg, Kimberly Merrill. $5.

First Ward Falcons Club Fastpitch Softball Tournament championship game

Promenschenkel Stadium, Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 2:30 p.m.

Northern Chautauqua Community Choir performance of “Creation” by Dan Forrest

Graycliff Visitor’s Center, 6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, doors open 3 p.m., performance begins 4 p.m. 12 movements for choir, soloists, chamber orchestra. Open House tours of Graycliff from 3 to 4 p.m. included in ticket price. No outside food/drink. Snacks/beverages available for purchase..

Movie Night at Jackson Center: Nuremberg: It’s Lesson for Today

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. 1948 documentary with graphic archival footage of wartime atrocities. Viewer advisory.

Sunset Bay music

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

MONDAY, JULY 20

Chautauqua County Fair

1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Harness racing in the Grandstand at 2 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Building Healthy Habits #2

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

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Poetry Reading in Memory of John Brantingham

15 Main St., 5 to 7 p.m.

Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium presents: Science on a Steamboat

Chautauqua Belle, Mayville Dock, 78 Water St., 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Sherri Mason will discuss lake ecology, how to protect our waters. $37.50 ages 13+, use code “EXPLORE” at check-out for regular adult tickets. Go to 269Belle.com

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem: Family Craft Night

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Books Unlimited book club

15 Main St., 7 p.m. In person-program. This month: “The Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict.

Boots in the Sand Line Dance Night at Sunset Bay Beach Club

12911 Iola Drive, Irving, 7 to 11 p.m. All ages. No cover charge. DJ 716, DJ Hypetrain. Drink specials, food.