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SATURDAY, AUG 15

Chautauqua Lake Bassmasters

Prendergast Boat Launch, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Team/Solo Open Bass Tournament. $100. Call 716 499-0747.

Randolph Bicentennial Celebration Weekend

Chautauqua County Humane Society presents: Double Dog Dare: Cats Don't Care interactive game

Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, 110 Mall Blvd., Lakewood

Chautauqua Gran Fondo

Departs from Mayville Lakeside Park 8 a.m. 3 routes – 97 km, 64km or 32 km.

Opening day of Babe Ruth 13-year-old World Series

Diethrick Park, 485 E. Falconer St., Jamestown. Series continues through Aug. 22.

Mayville Bluegrass Festival

Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flats Road. Weekend entertainment includes Doerful Brothers MBF Reunion Show; Old Dawg, New Tricks; Mountain Run; Creek Run; Bluegrass Session Band, Bill Ward and Friends; Water House; Blue Mule; The Beard and the Bird. Bring own seating. Food trucks available. Purchase tickets from Big Inlet. Call 716 753- 2800 for details. Presented by Chautauqua Rails to Trails.

Chautauqua Lake Bassmasters Team/Solo Open Bass Tournament

Out of Chautauqua Lake Prendergast Boat Launch, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. $100 entry fee.

Jamestown Farmers Market 5K Run/Walk

Third, Pine Streets, 8:30 a.m. Early bird price $25 through May 31. Student, senior discount $15. To register, see Jamestown Farmers Market 5K

Lakeshore Humane Society’s 22nd Annual Giant Yard Sale Floral Hall, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission this day. There will also be a bake sale, basket raffle, and hot dog sales. Also a special raffle for two hand-painted chairs (a dog & cat chair; a Bills chair).This event is LHS’s biggest fundraiser of the year, as the organization works to help companion animals be safe and healthy, and find permanent, loving homes. For details, see lakeshorehumanesociety.org or LHS’s Facebook page, or call 716-672-1991.

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.

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

Fenton History Center presents: Jamestown's Industrial Past

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256

Cassadaga Kids Triathlon

Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue, 10 a.m. Ages 4 to 15. 100 meter swim, 3 mile bike ride, 1 mile run. Wilson Endurance Sports.

North East Gibson Park Open Market

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

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.

Lake Erie State Park interpretive programs

5838 Route 5 Brocton, 10 a.m.: What's in the Lake?; 10:45: Friendship bracelets; 12:30 p.m.: Nature walk. Meet at recreation hall. Free programs, but park admission fee applies.

Veterans 4 Christ "home-cooked" brunch

Tri-Church Parish, 41 Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Free for veterans, active military personnel plus a guest. Donations accepted.

A Stir of Artists Fine Arts & Crafts Show

Village Park, Bemus Point, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All hand-crafted photography, jewelry, woodworking, more.

Annual A Voice Fore A Child Charity Golf Tournament

Chautauqua Golf Club, 4731 W. Lake Road, Chautauqua, 11 a.m. registration, shotgun start at 12 p.m. 18-hole scramble format, tastings by local breweries, wineries, coffee roasters, dinner, awards, golf contests, basket raffle. Proceeds support CASA of Chautauqua County. $500 for four person team. Register by Aug. 4. To register, email kfiorellacasa@gmail.

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.

Barbecue in Bemus EggFest

Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, 72 Main St., Bemus Point, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food hot off the EGG's from handpicked chefs, goodie bags, live music by OsbornNash, Big Green Egg Giveaway, more. Proceeds benefit Majengo Children's Home, focused on care, empowerment of vulnerable children in Mto Wa Mbu, Tanzania. Tickets $5 to $20.

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: author talk with Judy Shuler

7 Day St., Fredonia, 12 to 2 pm. Local author Judy Shuler will discuss her latest novel, "The Nazi's Daughter" and be available to sign copies afterward. This work of fiction was inspired by lived experiences of the children of World War II. Includes script for a 10-minute play to bring Gisela's story to life.

Sunset Bay Experience

1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, all day. "The Committed" at 1 p.m. at Cabana Sam's; "Bad Habit" at 8:30 p.m. at Beach Club.

Seymour Library presents: Story Time with Sheriff Quattrone

Cassadaga Branch, 18 Maple St., 1 p.m. Also decorate star cookies.

Main Street Studios Playground Drama Camp presents: "Madagascar Junior"

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

Mayville's Saturday Evening Market

Mayville Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.

Robert H. Jackson Center presents: documentary: "10 Good Men"

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 7 to 9 p.m. Firsthand accounts of 10 of the last remaining WWII veterans who flew the B-17 Flying Fortress in combat. Gregory Peterson will highlight stories of three local veterans. .

Cinema Series: "Young Washington"

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Willam Franklyn-Miller stars as young George Washington before the Revolutionary War. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.

The Music of Billy Joel with Tony DeSare and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, 8 p.m. $55 to $75, ticketoffice@chq.org

SUNDAY, AUG. 16

Randolph Bicentennial Celebration Weekend

Lakeshore Humane Society’s 22nd Annual Giant Yard Sale Floral Hall, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission this day. There will also be a bake sale, basket raffle, and hot dog sales. Also a special raffle for two hand-painted chairs (a dog & cat chair; a Bills chair). This event is LHS’s biggest fundraiser of the year, as the organization works to help companion animals be safe and healthy, and find permanent, loving homes. For details, see lakeshorehumanesociety.org or LHS’s Facebook page, or call 716-672-1991.

Heron Trail Run

Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Waits Corners Road, Panama, 10 a.m. 5K trail race. Free registration, donations given to Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Facility. Call 716 499-7151.

Mayville Bluegrass Festival

Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flats Road. Weekend entertainment includes Doerful Brothers MBF Reunion Show; Old Dawg, New Tricks; Mountain Run; Creek Run; Bluegrass Session Band, Bill Ward and Friends; Water House; Blue Mule; The Beard and the Bird. Bring own seating. Food trucks available. Purchase tickets from Big Inlet. Call 716 753- 2800 for details. Free Sunday bonus event.

A Stir of Artists Fine Arts & Crafts Show

Village Park, Bemus Point, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All hand-crafted photography, jewelry, woodworking, more.

Steve Woleben Memorial Classic Car, Motorcycle Cruise-in to benefit Chautauqua County Veterans Association

American Legion Post 434, 110 W. Main St., Brocton, 12 to 3 p.m.

Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival

6902 Mill Valley Road, East Otto, 12 to 6 p.m. Vendor village, kids' craft area, food vendors, beer, wine service, ore tickets $25, children 12, under free. Music includes Letter to Elise (80's -inspired alt-pop with modern energy) La Krema (Latin band with an English twist); Karma Queen (indie rock); Alex Glenfield & Race Padmanabha (throat singer, percussion); Shaky Paw (groove heavy, electronic).

WRFA's Great American Picnic fundraiser

Southern Tier Brewing Company, 2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 12 to 5 p.m. $20 per person includes 1 complimentary STBC beer. Guests under 21 free. Hot dogs for sale, 50/50. Music by Mister Green, The Hallow Society, Early Attic, The Hazy Rays, Nights in Harmonia, Chelsea O. of Stress Dolls, Campfire Junkies, Harmony.

Spaghetti dinner benefit or Roger Lampman

Celoron American Legion, 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 12 to 4 p.m. Spaghetti dinner by Brothers of Choice. 50/50, basket raffles, bake sale, music by Dark Rock and Roll Roots Rhythm. Roger has been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer.

Cassadaga Farmers' Market

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

Busti Historical Society, Busti Grist Mill Hands-on Day

3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 1 p.m. Watch grain become flour, can purchase it. Free admission, kids' activity, museum, house tour, parking..

East Otto Historical Museum open house

8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.

SINGO at Liberty Vineyards

2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 3 p.m. Music bingo with favorite songs. Free to attend, play. Food, beverages for purchase.

Sunset Bay presents: Brad Band

Cabana Sam's, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 6:30 p.m.

Kate Kortum at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, 8 p.m. Award-winning jazz vocalist. $55 to $65. ticketoffice@chq.org

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