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MONDAY, AUG. 24

Dunkirk students Back to School Bash

Point Gratiot Park, 4 to 6 p.m. for Dunkirk City School students and their families only.

DJ Giulia Giuffre of Star Sirch will provide children's entertainment while a bounce house,

school supplies, giveaways, food, Wells ice cream and refreshments will be available at no cost. Hosted by the City of Dunkirk, Dunkirk City School District, United Way of Chautauqua County, Wells Enterprises, Refresco Beverages, CHRIC, Dunkirk Fredonia Lions Club and Universal Audiology. Rain date Aug. 25.

Chautauqua Chamber Music: American Brass Quintet at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, 4 p.m. Gate pass or single ticket required. ticketoffice@chq.org

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.

Dance Theatre of Harlem at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, 7:30 p.m. $55 to $65. ticketoffice@chq.org

TUESDAY, AUG. 25

NYSOH Marketplace insurance advice

Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Health Insurance Navigator Ashley will offer free assistance with questions about health insurance including enrollment help. Call 716 525-0908.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

St. Joseph's bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 cruise night

228 Maple Ave., 6 to 9 p.m. Also pie and desserts sale. Rain date Aug. 26.

Jamestown Coin Club meeting

Herman Kent Post 777 (Celoron) American Legion, 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, doors open at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 7. Door prizes, raffles, auction of coins submitted by members. $10 annual membership, guests free. For details, call 716 720-1591.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: All Ages Bingo – Hot Wheels theme

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. All ages, free event. Several bingo rounds, prizes, snacks. Advance registration required. Call 716 934-3468. Join waiting list.

Tea Party Patriots meeting featuring Sheriff Jim Quattrone

1309 Norby Road, Jamestown, 7 p.m. Sheriff will discuss consolidation ideas, rules of the road for mini bikes, electric bikes, cooperation with ICE in light of Gov. Hochul's mandates, respond to audience questions. Dr. John Diamond will cover voting records of local representatives. Audience input re homelessness, Chautauqua Lake, local government spending.

Sunset Bay presents: Terry Buchwald

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

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26

Tops NY 890 meeting

First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.

Dunkirk Farmers' Market

Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series

Route 394, 10:45 a.m. Professor, filmmaker, author, journalist, host of "Finding Your Roots." $45. ticketoffice@chq.org

TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 35 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.

Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 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.

Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series presents: "Furious George"

Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m.

Village of Angola summer concert – Nerds Gone Wild

Angola Centennial Park & Gazebo, 7 to 9 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: "Summer Tour"

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Poetic documentary follows Jerry and Annie, a magnetic couple devoted to the music and community of Dead and Company journeying across America for the band's final tour. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Samara Joy at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, 8 p.m. Award-winning jazz vocalist. $60 to $100. ticketoffice@chq.org

THURSDAY, AUG. 27

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.

Veterans 4 Christ coffee, fellowship

Veterans 4 Christ office, 9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m.

Lake Erie State Park interpretive programs

5838 Route 5 Brocton, 10 a.m.: watercolors; 10:45: history walk; 12:30 p.m.: America's animals.. Meet at recreation hall. Free programs, but park admission fee applies.

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: Dr. Janet Crosier, "Weymouth House," historical fiction; Nick Smith, "Milk Treading," cat noir mystery novel; Chera Thompson, "A Time to Wander," historical fiction.

Forestville Farmers' Market

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

Long Point State Park Interpretive Program

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 2:45 p.m. End of summer watercolors. Meet at the Gifford Room in the bottom level of the bathhouse. Free programs, but park admission fee applies.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: end of summer open house

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 to 6 p.m. Fun activities, treats. Advance registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

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.

Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse

1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.

Summer at the Stone House – Jeanette Sheliga

Cattaraugus County Historical Museum, 9824 Route 16, Machias, 7 p.m. Topic: "Presentation on New York State Censuses: You Won't Believe What is Hiding in There." Free, public welcome.

Sunset Bay presents: Duology

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

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/.

Kenny G at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, 8 p.m. Award-winning saxophonist. $70 to $145. ticketoffice@chq.org

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