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FRIDAY, SEPT. 11

Roblin Steel Coffee group

Crossroads Diner, 2705 Main Road, Sheridan, 9 a.m. Former employees, families welcome.

Jamestown Dance Festival

Five days of world-class performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, community engagement opportunities. See sukanyaburman.com for details. At 7 p.m. Contemporary performance by New York City dance companies Music from the Sole, Sun Kim Dance Theatre. Tickets $57, other options for students, active artists, veterans, disabled individuals, seniors, and more.

Community Blood Bank blood drive

Meeder's Restaurant, 19 E. Main St., Ripley, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate, receive voucher for homemade pie slice, coffee. Automatically entered to win 2 tickets to a regular season NFL football game of choice.

Chautauqua County solemn remembrance ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Front steps of Chautauqua County Courthouse, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 12 p.m. Public encouraged to join county officials, first responders, veterans, community leaders, fellow residents. Event will also livestream on Chautauqua County YouTube page.

Busti Firemen's Gala Days

Main grounds, carnival opens with rides, games, food vendors at 12 p.m. 6 p.m. live music with Smokin 45, then local bands perform at main pavilion. 8 p.m. live racing from Eldora Speedway on big projection screens.

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.

Visiting Violin Series: David Bowlin, violin

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 3p.m.

Mental Health Association Jamestown Art in Recovery exhibit

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St., Jamestown, 5 to 9 p..m. Free event All welcome.

Festivals Fredonia presents: Red, White & Blues 30th anniversary Festival

Various venues, celebrates vineyards, local wineries, blues musicians, restaurants. Rockabilly Steve & the BR3 at American Legion, 156 E. Main St., 6 p.m.; Jeremy Keyes Band at Beaver Club, 24 Prospect St., 8 p.m.

Reception for art exhibit "for nothing is fixed: Susanne Slavick and Andrew Ellis Johnson

Marion Art Gallery, SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, 6 to 9 p.m. 43 works by Pittsburgh artists feature paintings, works on paper, videos addressing global immigration, human rights abuses, social justice.

Collins Public Library concert: Creek Bend

2341 Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. Free, public welcome. Group will perform classic country, more.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: "Dear Evan Hansen"

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.

"Fall Into Jazz" jazz combo concert with special guest vocalist "The Voice's" Lucas West

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. General admission. General public $20, students $5.

SATURDAY, SEPT 12

Sinclairville History Fair

Breakfast at Sinclairville Firehall 7 a.m., 9:45 a.m. memorial service at museum, grand parade 10 a.m., craft, farmers' market 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.in park, bounce house, kids' games. At the library: Erie Zoo 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free face painting, local authors J. Andersen, Sarah Bless, Holly Beatrice Bless, AK Coulter, Sally Ferguson, Paul Leone, artist Ann Brantingham 1 to 3 p.m. Beautiful baby contest at firehall 11 a.m. Classic car, truck, cycle cruise-in, antique tractor display 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Museum open all day with live historical displays. 11:30 a.m. chicken barbecue. Dog show 1 p.m. Guided Evergreen Cemetery tour 2 p.m. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Music in bandstand 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by The Scroggins; in the CHurch Street tent 1 to 4 p.m. by Rustic Ramblers; street dance in the tent with DJ Dragon Fire 5 to 9 p.m. Live fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Jamestown Dance Festival

Five days of world-class performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, community engagement opportunities. See sukanyaburman.com for details.

Westfield Tour of Chautauqua Bicycle Ride

All routes leave from Moore Park, Route 20, Elm Street, registration at 7:30 a.m. Four routes – 40, 75, 100 miles for $50; 5 miles for $25. Water stops with light refreshments, sit-down dinner at Episcopal Church across from park at conclusion.

Busti Firemen's Gala Days

3476 Lawson Road, Jamestown., ATV & SXS Dice Run. 8 a.m. first start, 10 a.m. last start. Presale $35 per machine includes 1 rider; $10 each additional rider. Prizes, raffles, food, beverages. $45 day of.

Main grounds, carnival opens with rides, games, food vendors at 12 p.m. 6 p.m. live music with Two For Flinching, then local bands perform at main pavilion. 8 p.m. live racing from Eldora Speedway on big projection screens.

Hideaway Bay Art Festival

Hideaway Bay Resort, 42 Lake Ave., Silver Creek. Art by the lake.

United for Hope Recognition Walk

Ellery Town Park, 2892 Greenhurst Ave., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Walk in remembrance, hope, support for local suicide prevention efforts..

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Fall Pull

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 9 a.m.

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

Tuscany's annual small business fair

450 E. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bargains, pop-ups from area businesses.

Ripley Public Library fall craft

64 W. Main St., 10 a.m. Paint your own pumpkins, $15. Limited space. RSVP at 716 736-2913.

Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Route 6, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry fees: adults $10, seniors $8, children 12, under free. 150 juried artists, live music, specialty food, children's activities, demos. Rain or shine.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: annual end of summer book sale

536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, DVDs, graphic novels, puzzles, more at low prices.

Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans of all ages encouraged to drop in for coffee and conversation. For details, call Barb Cessna 716 664-6256.

Dunkirk Sportsman Show

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $5, kids 15, under, seniors free. Weekend includes expert seminar presentations, food trucks, outdoor gear, modern firearms, ammo vendors, boat displays, sales, local fishing charters, prizes, giveaways.

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: Fantastic Fungi

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build challenge of day, pick challenge card or free build. 10 spaces. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468.

Merritt Estate Winery September Fest

2564 King Road, Forestville, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free, family-friendly. Bring seating. Weekend includes live music, craft beer, bounce house, wine slush, food, Chiavetta's chicken barbecue, craft vendors, balloon artist. Refrain from bringing outside food, beverages. 12 p.m.: "Midnight Recovery;" 3:30 p.m.: "Black Widow;" 7 p.m.: "Uncovered."

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.

Festivals Fredonia presents: Red, White & Blues 30th anniversary Festival

Various venues, celebrates vineyards, local wineries, blues musicians, restaurants. GROSH at Barker Common Gazebo at 12 p.m.; Jammin' Gypsies at Couglan's Pub, 47 W. Main St. at 1:30 p.m.; Main event Buffalo Blues Express All Star Band at Barker Common Gazebo at 3 p.m.; Tommy Z at the White Inn, 52 E. Main St. at 5 p.m.; Two Towns at Old Main Inn, 24 Water St. at 6 p.m.; Beer Krate Blues Band at Raven & Thorn, 26 Water St. at 6:30 p.m.; Mark Winsick Band at Downtown Brew, 13 Water St. at 7 p.m.; Growlers Blues Band at Domus Fare, 41 W. Main St., 7:30 p.m.; The Freeze at Mrs. Fred's, 22 Water St. at 8 p.m.; The Untouchables at Mainline Bar & Grille, 64 W. Main St. at 8:30 p.m.; Jeff Fetterman at BJ's 51 W. Main St. at 9 p.m.; Jony James Band at Valentine's, 12 Water St. at 10 p.m.

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.

Kellyann Monaghan: In-person gallery talk; plein-air demonstration

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 1 p.m. Dress for weather.

Darwin R. Barker Library Book Club

7 Day St.., Fredonia, 2 p.m. This month: "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy.

Busti Historical Society craft workshop: Naalbinder Coaster Making (toothbrush rugs)

Society meeting room, 3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 2 to 4 p.m. Students will lake a coaster or set of coasters to take home from upcycled materials.

Rumble at the Arena

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 3 p.m. doors open at 2 p.m. Amateur boxing. General admission $30; ringside $65. Call 716 237-0668.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue, Park Street, Gowanda, 4 to 6 p.m, or until gone. Take out only. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All welcome.

Billy Gilman concert benefit for Shriner's Hospital of Erie

Meeder's Restaurant, 19 E. Main St., Ripley, 5:30 p.m. Music, food.

Jackson After Dark

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. Live entertainment includes performances by "The Voice" finalist Lucas West, cellist Mandy Majtan, guitarist Norm Karin. Craft cocktails, curated wines, craft beer from Wicked Warren's. Hors d’oeuvres at a Chef Action Station by Studio D. Special improvisational performances by Sukanya Burman Dance company members. Specialty cocktails, craft beer. $85 per person. Purchase at 716 483-6646 by Sept. 7.

Sunset Bay music

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

21 Brix Winery 15th birthday party

6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 to 9 p.m. Admission free, but wine or beer purchase required. Food options also available.

Dunkirk Elks road kill bingo

428 Central Ave., doors open 6, bingo begins at 7 p.m. Match the caller's cards with cards in your set. $5 for 3 cards, coffee, tea or water, dessert. Winners get one of 60 pieces of beef, pork, chicken, ham, ribs. Call 716 418-3230.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: "Dear Evan Hansen"

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13

Jamestown Dance Festival

Five days of world-class performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, community engagement opportunities. See sukanyaburman.com for details.

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Company tractor pull

34 Maple St. Scales open at 10 a.m., $10 hitch fee. Pull begins at 12 p.m., $5 admission. For details, call Dave Ivett, 716 679-8876.

Dunkirk Sportsman Show

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $5, kids 15, under, seniors free. Weekend includes expert seminar presentations, food trucks, outdoor gear, modern firearms, ammo vendors, boat displays, sales, local fishing charters, prizes, giveaways.

Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Route 6, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry fees: adults $10, seniors $8, children 12, under free. 150 juried artists, live music, specialty food, children's activities, demos. Rain or shine.

Merritt Estate Winery September Fest

2564 King Road, Forestville, 12 to 6 p.m. Free, family-friendly. Bring seating. Weekend includes live music, craft beer, bounce house, wine slush, food, Chiavetta's chicken barbecue, craft vendors, balloon artist. Refrain from bringing outside food, beverages. 1 p.m.: "Qwister."

Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382 towel bingo

201 Aldrich St., doors open at noon, games begin 1 p.m. $5 admission board, $2 extras. Basket raffle, 50/50, 25 cents raffle. Food available.

East Otto Historical Museum open house

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

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: "Dear Evan Hansen"

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. $17 to $25.

MONDAY, SEPT. 14

United Senior Citizens meeting

Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 12 p.m. Membership dues $5 per year. Menu: baked chicken, breaded pork chop, mashed potatoes (gravy on side), mixed vegetables, tossed salad. For lunch reservations, send $16 check made out to United Senior Citizens to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048 the previous Thursday.

BMA Rosary Society meeting

TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 6:30 p.m.

Sheridan VFW Post 6390 Auxiliary meeting

2556 Main Road (Route 20 W.), 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15

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.

Gather and Grow Native Seed workshop

Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Outside, dress accordingly, bring small paper bag to take native seeds home. Instructors: John, Jess Townsend, Carol Markham. Free event.

Fenton History Center Lecture: "Lucille M. Wright Museum"

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presenter: Dennis Webster. Free event, public welcome. Also YouTube streamed.

Lakeshore Center for the Arts presents: free classic movie

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. "Only Angels Have Wings." 1939. Stars Cary Grant, Jean Arthur.

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

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