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TUESDAY, SEPT. 8
Dunkirk and Fredonia Fire Department Retirees breakfast
Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m.
Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services annual public hearing
Virtual or in-person at Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Clifstar Court, Mayville Gerace Building third floor, 3 N. Erie St., or Jamestown The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute St. at 10:30 a.m. Gathering public input on proposed annual update for the Four-Year-Plan. For details, call NY Connects at 716 753-4582.
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: Chair Yoga with Andrea DiMaio
Third floor media arts room, entrance at 108 E. Third St., Jamestown, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Elevator accessible. Free respite, arts program for those with forgetfulness, cognitive decline, families, caregivers. Music, crafts, light refreshments. Register at 716 484-7070. Donations suggested, not required.
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.
"What's a Nature Preserve Anyway?
Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Bethany O'Hagan, Stewardship & Rewilding at Everwild Land Trust will discuss roles nature preserves play in protecting wildlife, native habitats, natural local beauty. For adults, interested teens. Free event.
Patterson Library presents: author talk with E.R.B. Stepansky
40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 5:30 p.m. "Life Beyond the Human Soul" – poems, illustrations.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Threads of History
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Gary Miller.
Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 meeting
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m.
Sons of the American Legion, Brocton Squad 434 meeting
Brocton American Legion, 110 W. Main St., 7 p.m.
Catholic Men’s Faith, Fellowship meeting
TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 7 p.m. Open to all Catholic men. For details, contact Ron Cinelli at rncinelli@gmail.com
Faculty Recital: ExStringvaganza
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9
Jamestown Dance Festival
Five days of world-class performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, community engagement opportunities. See sukanyaburman.com for details.
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.
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.
Robert H. Jackson presents: What is Justice?
305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Speaker: Hon. Stephen J. Sfekas, Senior Judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
Lakeshore Coin Club monthly meeting
Elks Club, 428 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents Bibliomaniacs Book Club
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Library copies available. Evening of snacks, conversation. This month: "The Calamity Club," by Kathryn Stockett.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
Jamestown Dance Festival
Five days of world-class performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, community engagement opportunities. See sukanyaburman.com for details.
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.
Forestville Farmers' Market
Main Street next to Cave's, 1 to 5 p.m. SNAP benefits accepted.
Northern Chautauqua County Water District
Dunkirk Town Hall, 4737 Willow Road, 4 p.m. Public welcome.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pokemon Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 p.m. Ages 8+. Snacks, battles, optional craft. Use library's cards or bring own. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.
Busti Firemen's Gala Days
Main grounds, carnival opens with rides, games, food vendors at 5 p.m. 6 p.m. opening ceremonies with Busti Fire Dept. at main pavilion. 6:30 to 8 p.m. live bluegrass music with Old Dawg Blues. 8 p.m. live racing from Eldora Speedway on big projection screens.
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.
Western New York Land Conservancy Conservation Celebration
Farmcraft Brewery 567 Route 20, Sheldon, 6 to 9 p.m. Buffet of farm-to-table dishes, live music by Americana band "Tough Old Bird." Awards presentations. $30 ages 12, under. $60 individual tickets, $150 patron tickets. Purchase at WNYLC.ORG/conservationcelebration
History of the Chautauqua County Fair
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. In 2027, the Fair will celebrate its 110th birthday. Presentation about the history of the fairgrounds by Dave Wilson, members of the Chautauqua County Agricultural and Fair Association. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.
Social dancing series first class
Collage Performing Arts Center, 214 Eagle St., Fredonia, 7 to 9 p.m., classes are held Tuesdays, Thursdays through November. For details, call 716 672-5244.
Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting
Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Free event, all welcome, no beekeeping experience required.
Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.
Indigo Girls at Chautauqua Institution
Route 394, 7 p.m. Folk duo, activists. $50 to $150. ticketoffice@chq.org
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/.
Faculty Recital: Nick Weiser, jazz piano
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.