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FRIDAY, AUG. 25

Country Music Weekend

Peek’n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Road, Clymer. Barbecues, yard games, bonfires, beer and more.

Music by Honky Tonk Heroes at 5:30 p.m.; Dan Baney Trio at 9:30 p.m.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and fun with friends.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog lunch

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

Fredonia Farm Festival

Grand opening at noon, Gazebo. Noon to 6: Lil’ Farmers’ Tent by Visitor Center; noon to dusk: craft vendors; noon to 10 p.m.: food vendors; noon to 5 p.m. wood carving demonstrations, Church Street; 1 to 3 p.m.: The Patsy & Dottie Variety Show, Gazebo; 3 to 5 p,m.: Jess and the Mess, Main Stage; 5 to 7 p.m.: Furious George Acoustic, Gazebo; 5:30 p.m. Children’s tractor pull, Park Street, register online; 7 to 10 p.m. Terry Buchwald, Main Stage.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 2 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Snack time in the Library

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Audubon Community Nature Center “Butterflies and Brews”

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 6 to 9 p.m. $30 pre-paid, $35 at the door. Call 716 569-2345. Includes two drink tickets and appetizers. The multi-purpose room will be filled with free-flying butterflies, flowers, food stations, tagging and mini Monarch programs. Monarch-themed raffle. For adults 21+.

RTPI Art After Five featuring the Nicholas Nasibyan Duo

Roger Tory Peterson Institute. 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30. Tickets ($18 pre-sale) include full access to the museum, a drink from the RTPI bar, charcuterie and live music. Call 716 665-2743.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: Junior Guilders Show – “Annie Jr.”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 6 p.m., $17. For tickets, see lbltj.com

Celtic Festival Ceilidh Friday evening featuring “Tua Dea”

Mayville Lakeside Park, 6 to 10 p.m. $5 cover.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Ion Sky

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Spider-verse saga. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

SATURDAY, AUG. 26

Country Music Weekend

Peek’n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Road, Clymer. Barbecues, yard games, bonfires, beer and more. Country style pool party with DJ Teets Magee at noon; Damn Near Famous Duo at noon; The Chris Higbee Band at 5 p.m.; the Ralph Chamberlain Band 9 p.m.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To become a vendor, call organizer Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Fredonia Farm Festival

8 a.m.: 5/k Run/Walk, register online; 10 a.m. to dusk: craft vendors; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: food vendors; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Lil’ Farmers’ Tent by Visitor Center; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Farmer Tom Walsh; Gazebo; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; The Tim Bartlett Experience, Main Stage; 12:30 to 2 p.m.: Miranda Wilcox, Gazebo; 1 p.m. cornhole tournament; 2 p.m.: Story Time with Puppeteer Dan Cherry, Lil’ Farmer’s Tent; 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Dirty Shirley, Main Stage; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Miracle Elixir Sideshow, Gazebo; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Daniel Siracuse, Gazebo; 4 p.m. Kids Power Wheel demolition derby, Park Street, Farmer Tom Walsh, Gazebo; 4:30 to 6 pm; Saranaide, Main Stage; 6 to 7 p.m. Rik Napoli, Gazebo; 7 to 8 p.m. Miracle Elixir Sideshow, Gazebo; 8 to 10 p.m.: Grand Illusion – the music of Styx, Main Stage. .

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Celtic Festival and Gathering of the Clans

Mayville Lakeside Park, 78 Water St., gates open at 9 a.m. Pipe bands, 7 Celtic bands, Celtic craft vendors and food, Scottish Heavy Athlete competitions, children’s area. $15 admission, $10 seniors, children 13 and under free, free parking (handicapped accessible) and shuttle services. 20 gathering of the clans. Bring lawn chairs.

Yoga with the Birds

Patio on The Lodge at Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. $10 per person members, $12 non-members. Registration recommended. See https://rtpi.org

Monarch Butterfly Festival

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, Children 3 to 15, $9. Indoor and outdoor butterfly-related activities and educational opportunities. Indoor butterfly garden with photo ops. Food truck will be onsite. Vendors will sell theme-related items. For reservations, call 716 569-2345. Butterfly release at 4 p.m.

Lake Erie State Park presents: “Backyard Birds”

5848 Route 5, Brocton, meet at the Recreation Hall, 10 to 11 a.m. Host Judy Callahan. Bring binoculars.

Jamestown Public Market

Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Native Plant Sale

Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy. Guided educational lakeside buffer walks available as weather permits.

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry chicken barbecue

319 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $12 per dinner, drive-through only. Call 716 366-1787.

Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Open House

S.T.A.R.S. Flying Field, 5046 W. Shore Road, Cuba, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. See radio-controlled aircraft fly through the skies. 50/50 raffle, kids’ airplane make-n-take, model airplane raffle, evening RC auction, public gets to fly model airplanes.

FFUMC Kids fund-raiser Weidner’s chicken barbecue

Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., 11 a.m. until sold out.

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.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: Junior Guilders Show – “Annie Jr.”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m., $17. Another performance at 6 p.m. For tickets, see lbltj.com

Lake Erie State Park presents: “Terrific Trees”

5848 Route 5, Brocton, meet at the Recreation Hall, 2 to 3 p.m. Host Mike Callahan

Lake Erie State Park concert: Kokomo Time Band

5838 Route 5, Brocton, in front of the recreation hall, 6:30 p.m. Food truck: 3 Ca Catering.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Point Drive North

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

Evergreen Outfitters: Saturday Night Moonlight Paddle on Chautauqua Lake

Lakeside Park, 78 Water St., Mayville, meet at 7 p.m. Bring headlamps or deck lamps if possible, can bring own kayak/gear, or rent for $25/$35 tandem or canoe. Registration required. Call 716 763-2266.

Ghost tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point, $30 per person. Purchase tickets at www.dunkirklighthouse.com or call 716 366-5050.

Starting at $3.50/week.

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