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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2
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.
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.
New Horizons Band initial week meeting
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall. Ensemble groups 3 to 3:45 p.m ; band practice 4 to 4:45 p.m. Also meets Fridays with groups from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; band practice 4 to 5:30 p.m. $120 for 10 week fall session. Open to mature adults 17+ interested in playing an instrument. For details, contact director Joseph Newton at newton.nhb@gmail.com
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Write Focus
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Informal, friendly, supportive group focused on developing creative or hobby writing skills in a relaxed atmosphere. For details and/or the Zoom link, contact the library.
Samuel Cimino VFW Post 6472 Auxiliary monthly meeting
13 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m.
Bemus Point movie in the Park
Village Sunset Park, 8 p.m. Free showing of Toy Story. Free popcorn. Bring seating.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3
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.
Lake Erie State Park interpretive programs
5838 Route 5 Brocton, 10 a.m. marvelous mammals; 12:30 p.m.: rafia basket weave. Meet at recreation hall. Free programs, but park admission fee applies.
FeedMore Farm Market
Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce, everything under $5. Accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off).
Forestville Farmers' Market
Main Street next to Cave's, 1 to 5 p.m. SNAP benefits accepted.
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.
Patterson Library presents: Fireside Lecture Series with Chautauqua County Historical Society
40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 6 p.m. Dennis Webster, curator of the Lucille M. Wright Air Museum, will present "The Story of Lucille M. Wright and Her Museum." Free event, public welcome.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Back to School: Personalize, Decorate a Notebook
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. All ages welcome. All materials provided, or bring own notebook.
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.
Labor Day Weekend at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House
72 Main St., craft beer on tap, full food menu, golf activities, wellness-style events, entertainment. Family friendly, pet friendly. 6 to 9 p.m.: Derek Davis Band.
Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.
10,000 Maniacs 45th Anniversary Concert and Arts Festival
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Media Art Studio, 108 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Pay what you can. Madness Most Discreet Presents: A Bright Room Called Day featuring Work by Sukanya Burman Dance. Performance explores political responsibility, artistic integrity, social upheaval. Donations benefit scholarships. Limited seating. Reserve at www.reglenna.com
Sunset Bay presents: Rich Maoli
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/.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4
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.
Community Blood Bank blood drive
Westfield Memorial Hospital, 189 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors entered in drawing to win 2 regular season NFL tickets to game of choice. Drink 18 oz. of water, eat solid meal prior to donating. Bring ID. See www.fourhearts.org for details.
St. John's Church hot dog sale
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday Meet Your Neighbors with Twan Leenders
1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m to 12 p.m. Adults $8, Nature Center members, children ages 9 to 15 $6. Presentation focuses on tropical birds, frogs, snakes, spectacular plants, and fascinating wildlife found locally. Can pack a lunch, visit with speaker, attendees following.
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)
Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Nuremberg's Legacy: the Crime of Aggression an update on the Special Tribunal for Ukraine and Broader Jurisdiction for the ICC. Virtual event, 12 to 1 p.m. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons
536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens, YA patrons welcome for role-playing adventures. Contact Library Director for details 716 366-2511.
Findley Lake Harvest Festival
Route 426 at 430, 3 p.m. Live music, crafters, beer garden, wine tasting, food.
New Horizons Band meeting
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall. Ensemble groups 3 to 3:45 p.m ; band practice 4 to 5:30 p.m. Also meets Wednesdays with groups from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; band practice 4 to 4:45 p.m. $120 for 10 week fall session. Open to mature adults 17+ interested in playing an instrument. For details, contact director Joseph Newton at newton.nhb@gmail.com
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Fiber Arts Meetup
7 Day St., Fredonia, 3:30 p.m. Ages 12+. No registration required. Bring any crafting supplies. Some yarn, hooks available. All fiber arts welcome (knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needle felting, etc. Tea, cookies.
10,000 Maniacs 45th Anniversary Concert and Arts Festival Maniacs 45: An Archival Retrospective at Jamestown Community College Weeks Gallery, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown at 4 p.m. Hosted by JCC where band members first met. Features archival photographs, memorabilia, recordings, posters, artifacts. Free event. Dead Letter Office (R.E.M. Tribute Band) at Winter Garden Plaza, 313 Main St., Jamestown at 6 p.m. 10,000 Maniacs New Record Listening Party at Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Media Center at 8 p.m. Limited tickets for sale.
Labor Day Weekend at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House
72 Main St., craft beer on tap, full food menu, golf activities, wellness-style events, entertainment. Family friendly, pet friendly. 4 p.m. Cowboy hat happy hour. 6 to 9 p.m. Live music with Rockabilly Steve.
Darwin R. Barker Library "Prelude to Artopia"
7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments, chat with artists.
First Friday Westfield
Downtown businesses, Moore Park, 5 p.m. Open businesses, street vendors, live music.
Cassadaga Labor Day Festival weekend street dance
American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fredonia First Friday Community Barn Dance
Fredonia Grange #1, 58 W. Main St., 7:30 p.m. All dances taught, called. Circles, squares, contras, more. All ages. No partner necessary. Live music – Celtic, Southern String Bands. $7 per person. For details call 716 672-2883.
Sunset Bay presents: Bleeding Hearts
Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m.