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Beach Bash Saturday at Wright Park

The City of Dunkirk Festivals and Special Events Department will host their Annual Beach Bash on Saturday, July 25, throughout Wright Park starting at 9 a.m. through the evening. The event, sponsored by the City of Dunkirk and Beach Dog Grill, is open to the public. There is a full slate of ...

Opera House to screen ‘Disclosure Day’

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of “Disclosure Day” Saturday, July 25, and Tuesday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. If you found out we weren’t ...

Jackson Center to host speakers Thursday, Monday

JAMESTOWN – The Robert H. Jackson Center will host “25 Years of Asking Questions: Who Decides What Justice Looks Like?” on Thursday, July 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. The free program is open to the public and will explore prosecutorial discretion through the lens of Robert H. Jackson’s landmark speech, “The Federal Prosecutor.” Featured speaker Jessica H. Kim, former U.S. Special Prosecutor for the Crime of Aggression, will discuss the power and responsibility prosecutors hold when deciding which cases to pursue and what justice requires. The event is part of the Center’s ...

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THURSDAY, JULY 23 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. Chautauqua County Fair 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Mini Stage events include baby parade, Unbelievable Comedy Magic, Danza Performing Arts Academy. Animal showtimes, Circus Incredible, midway, exhibits, food, more. Grandstand event: Empire State Truck, Tractor Pull, 7 p.m. Lake Erie State Park Interpretive ...

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Revitalize Dunkirk trail event Revitalize Dunkirk Trail, Point Gratiot, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed to put wood chips on trail. Bring work gloves; shovel. 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. ...

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TUESDAY, JULY 21 Chautauqua County Fair 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Mini Stage Events include kids’ tractor pull, Unbelievable Comedy Magic, Family Martial Arts Center, Stray Kat Karaoke. Animal showtimes, Circus Incredible, midway, exhibits, food, more. Grandstand event: Demolition Derby, 7 p.m. Chautauqua Speaks: A Boy’s Story: Columbus Boys’ Choir Route 394, 9:15 a.m. G. James Sammarco discusses experiences at Chautauqua as a member of the Columbus Boys’ Choir, performing as Amahl in Amahl and the Night Visitors. Gate pass required. Patterson Library presents: ...