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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.

Music in the Green

Village Green Park. Mayville, 5 to 8 p.m. Food trucks, vendors. Live music with Kokomo Time Band 6 to 8 pm.

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

FRIDAY, AUG. 28

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.

Busti Historic Society campus open house

3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See 1836 mill, 1846 Miller's house, museum. Admission by donation.

Roger Tory Peterson Day

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission day. Slide show, archives tour at 1 p.m., birthday cupcakes 2 p.m.

Rural Mobile Medical Unit Health & Wellness Initiative Event

Busti Church of God, 996 Forest Ave., Busti, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free to everyone. Assistance, services for veterans, children, youth, families, individuals. Kids' bingo game, kids' scavenger hunt, prizes. Free home, hygiene items while supplies last. Register to attend free NYS Citizen Emergency Preparedness presentation. Free safety, emergency kits for those who register, attend. Call 716 450-3960. Ice cream truck 12 to 3 p.m., concessions by Busti Church kitchen, bring lunch money.

St. John's Church hot dog sale

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

Brocton Portland Farmers' Market

Tri Parish Church back parking lot, 41 Main St., Brocton, (next to Country Fair), 12 to 6 p.m. For details, contact Debbie Harriger at 716-467-5439. (through end of October 2026)

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Farm Market

Parked at Ryckman Park, Fay Street, Brocton, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce. Accepts cash, credit/debit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off). With FeedMore WNY.

Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival

Variety of downtown Jamestown venues, public spaces. Majority of events free. 25+ artists. Festival passes available for access to some venues.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: make your own envelopes

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 1 p.m. Ages 8+. Using old maps, or bring your own. Call 716 934-3468 to register..

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3 to 6:30 p.m. Ages 11 to 18.

Infini-Con

301 E. Second St., Jamestown, Suite 101, 4 to 7 p.m. Cos-play, mini classes, tours, open house, meet instructors. Free event, open to all ages.

105th anniversary celebration of Stockton Fire Company

Stockton Camp Grounds, 4641 Railroad Avenue, 5 to 11 p.m. Bonfire, band, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage. Buy chances for big ticket items drawing Saturday.

Randolph music series – Rustic Ramblers

Movies at the Reg: "Minions & Monsters"

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Minions became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters, banded together to save the planet. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.

An Evening with The Voice's Lucas West

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. 2026 SUNY Fredonia graduate, awarded third-place on Season 29 of the Voice: Battle of Champions. Vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter. Variety of genres. $20 adults; $18 Opera House members, $10 students.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: movie in the Commons

37 W. Main St., Brocton, yard behind the library, dusk. Family-friendly G or PG dinosaur-themed movie. Bring chair or blanket. Patron pick.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, 8 p.m. Reproduces the Pink Floyd experience including light, laser show, video animations, state-of-the-art high resolution LED screen technology, huge inflatables, other special effects. $54 to $84.

ticketoffice@chq.org

Sunset Bay presents: Welcome Distraction

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

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