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SATURDAY, AUG. 1
Lake Erie Grape Discovery Center Grape Belt Golf Open
Sherman Day
Mill Street, weekend includes vendors, chicken barbecue, family events, live music, more. 5K run/walk, parade, volleyball tournament, games, bounce house, ax throwing, dunk booth, duck race, horse and wagon rides, petting zoo.
Bemus Point Summer Fest
Shopping, dining, recreation, entertainment at local businesses. Treasure hunt.
Great Rhythm Revival
Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Road, Panama. Drumming, ecstatic dance, movement, transformative writing, expressive art, sound healing, yoga, energy medicine, firecircle, more. Healthy food. Outside with tents.
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.
Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting
Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.
Cattaraugus County Fair
501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. DerbyDog Demolition Derby Night.,
Silver Creek Village Wide Yard Sales
Registered participating homes will display a grape poster. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those offering "bargains" from 3:01 to 5 p.m. will be designated on yard sale list, available for nominal fee in park. Net proceeds go toward scholarships.
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
Revitalize Dunkirk Discovery Way workday
Meet at trailhead at Point Gratiot, 9 a.m. to move mulch. Volunteers welcome.
131st Ellington Town Picnic
North Park Street, 9:30 a.m. registration for baby parade, 10 a.m. baby parade; 10:30 pet show (leashed or in carrier); 11 a.m. wood cutting contest; 11:30 volunteer fire dept. chicken barbecue; 12 p.m. children's games; 12:30 music by Jamestown Municipal Band; 1 p.m. bounce about inflatables; 1:30 p.m. family bingo at fire hall; 2 p.m. winners, live auction for decorated cupcakes, cakes; 3 p.m. music by Tennessee whiskey; 4 p.m. petting zoo; 4:30 p.m. smorgasbord dinner at fire hall; 6 p.m. parade down Main Street; 7 p.m. music by Bottoms Up with Brian Hicks; 10 p.m. fireworks.
Chautauqua Region Vintage Book, Paper Show, sale
Chautauqua Suites, Hotel & Expo Center, 215 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Browse antiquarian books, photography. Postcards, maps, comic books, ephemera, historic documents.
Dunkirk Historical Museum exhibit opening: "That 70's Exhibit"
Washington Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Retrospective of Dunkirk in the 70's, featuring the career of Dunkirk native Mark Brazill, creator of "That 70's Show."
Veterans 4 Christ Family Fishing & Fun Day
Westfield Fish & Game, 8101 Ogden Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No cost to veterans, immediate family. Hot dogs, burgers, salads, drinks. 2 large ponds to fish, pole tackle available on site. Playground, live music, many give-aways. Call 716 640-9883.
Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center 20th anniversary open house
100 N. Erie St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tours of the center, family-friendly activities for children refreshments, anniversary festivities.,
North East Gibson Park Open Market
North East, PA, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekly themes, live music, vendors, food.
Audubon Photography Club
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11 a.m. $4 adults, $3 Nature Center members, $3 children 9 to 15. Share photos with other nature lovers, photographers. Coffee, tea provided. Brief presentation will help develop nature photography skills. New photographers welcome. Reservations appreciated.
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.: Wetland creatures. Explore. 10:45 a.m.: Friendship bracelets – create beaded or paracord bracelets. 12:30 p.m: Nature walk.
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.
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.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Zine workshop
7 Day St., Fredonia, Steele Room, 12 to 1 p.m. Ages entering fifth grade to entering twelfth grade. No experience required. Learn about zines, create them for self or to share these short narratives. Register at front desk.
Wild Weekend at the Botany Barn
8888 Glasgow Road, Fredonia, 12 to 5 p.m. Free to attend. 12:30 p.m.: Land Conservation with Twan Leeders; 2 p.m.: Why Native Plants are Important and Native Landscaping with Allison Hurley; 3:30 p.m.: I Love Luci- 20 Years of Little Brown Bats Conservation with Dr. Jonathan Townsend. Raffles, scavenger hunt, prizes, more.
Celebrating America 250 ice cream social
70 Prospect St., Jamestown, 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Jamestown Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. House tours available. Donations gratefully accepted.
Dog Sports Day
K9 Complex, 123 Prospect St., Sherman, 2 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County 4H. Geared for youth in grades K through 12, even those who aren't currently 4H members. Register by July 27 to receive goody bag to train your dog at home. Leave your dog at home to reduce distractions to demo dogs. Free event. Learn basics, see demos of agility, fast CAT, scent work, disc, barn hunt. Make a dog toy to take home, also one for Chautauqua County Humane Society.
Mayville's Saturday Evening Market
Mayville Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.
"BIG FISH" musical
Main Street Studios, 50 Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. Edward Bloom's Life is filled with dazzling, larger-than-life tales of witches, giants and impossible adventures. As he nears the end, his son Will searches for the truth behind the magic, questioning what's real and what's myth. Big Fish is a heartfelt musical about storytelling, wonder and the extraordinary power of imagination. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students/seniors.
Dunkirk. N.Y. to Point Place, WI.
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. A conversation with That 70's Show co-creator (and Dunkirk native) Mark Brazill. $25 adults, $23 seniors/Opera House members, $10 students.
Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony at Chautauqua Institution
Route 394, 8 p.m. Features Dolly on screen leading audience in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, her stories. Guest vocalists, musicians, bring innovative orchestrations of Dolly's hit songs. Multi-media symphonic storytelling. $55 to $95. ticketoffice@chq.org
Sunset Bay presents: Invisible Touch
Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUG. 2
Bemus Point Summer Fest
Shopping, dining, recreation, entertainment at local businesses. Treasure hunt.
Sherman Day
Mill Street, weekend includes vendors, chicken barbecue, family events, live music, more. Also car cruise.
Great Rhythm Revival
Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Road, Panama. Drumming, ecstatic dance, movement, transformative writing, expressive art, sound healing, yoga, energy medicine, firecircle, more. Healthy food. Outside with tents.
Stephen's Run 6K
Long Point State Park, 4459 Route 430, Park Marina, Bemus Point, Packet pickup 8 a.m., race starts at 9 a.m. $30 cash, check, Venmo. $7 gate charge to enter the state park. Prizes. Light post-run refreshments. Proceeds go toward Stephen Pangborn Memorial Scholarship Fund.
131st Ellington Town Picnic
10 a.m. church service in park, followed by pot luck picnic.
The Lord's Vineyard Family Fest
Holy Trinity campus, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Parishioners, public welcome to attend outdoor Mass at 11 a.m., followed by activities include Happy Music for Happy People by Seven (a polka band) from 1 to 4 p.m.; chicken and rib barbecue by B & W BBQ; hot dogs; hamburgers; Blasdell Pizza; Franklin's Kettle Korn; 21 Brix; other refreshments. Kids' games; bounce house; 125 baskets raffle; putting contest; free throw contest;bake sale; 50/50; Buffalo BIlls merch tent; more.
Chautauqua County History Expo
Chautauqua Community Municipal Building (Old Mayville High School), 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. America 250 highlights. Family friendly. Explore history of Chautauqua County through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, Revolutionary War spy activities, music, Jamestown Harmony Express, reenactments, hands-on activities, themed photo booth. Speakers: Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian – "Chautauqua County Revolutionary War: Things You Didn't Know;" Traci Langworthy, Interim Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, SUNY JCC – "Chautauqua County in the War of 1812;" Paul Fardink, National Society of Sons of the American Revolution – "Chautauqua County Revolutionary War Veterans and Burial Sites;" Rhonda Hoffman, Genealogy Researcher – "Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestors." Free, public welcome. For details, see chqhistoryexpo.com.
Cattaraugus County Fair
501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides.
Cherry Creek annual Poker Run
Registration 11 a.m., kickstands up 12 p.m. Food options along route. For details, call Dan at 716 640-5359.
Light as a Feather: Author Signing and Workshop with Will Hillebrand at RTPI
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 12 to 1 p.m. Following the author/illustrator's talk, a hands-on workshop will allow attendees to try shape seeing, find new ways to appreciate backyard birds. Donations accepted.
Cassadaga Farmers' Market
Ames Commons, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fresh produce, more. Accepts SNAP, FMNP, Fresh Connect.
Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Limited space. Register by calling 716 569-2345. Then explore the outdoor property, animals, indoor Nature Center.
East Otto Historical Museum open house
8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m. Jim Beach will hold informal discussion on starting to research your family tree.
Cabinet of Wonder Live! Free Family Concert with Natalie Merchant & the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Route 394, 3 p.m. Stuart Chafetz, conductor; Natalie Merchant, composer, vocals. Free event, but tickets required. ticketoffice@chq.org
Sunset Bay music
Cabana Sam's, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. TBD.
MONDAY. AUG. 3
Memory Cafe
National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. For people living with memory loss plus caregivers, family. Experience museum's interactive touch-screen exhibits, theater presentations at own pace. Socialize, refreshments. Complimentary event. Guest presenters. Pre-register at ComedyCenter.org/MemoryCafe.
Cattaraugus County Fair
501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. DerbyDog Demolition Derby Night.,
Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series: Ken Burns, Jeffrey Rosen
Route 394, 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Discussing Burns' PBS documentary "The American Revolution," Rosen's book "The Pursuit of Liberty, How Hamilton and Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America." Single ticket $45.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Building Healthy Habits #4
536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Call 716 366-2511.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Junior Paleontologist Training Night #3
15 Main St., 5 to 7 p.m. For all ages, adult must stay with children. One observation journal for all 4 sessions. Free event. Light refreshments. Register at 716 962-5885.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: G.N.O.M.E.S.Library Volunteer Group
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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.