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MONDAY, JULY 15
Audubon Green Play Days
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., open house style. Children ages 2 to 6 with their parents. Mud kitchen, water wall and more in the outdoor play space. Wear clothes and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Parents must remain with children. Bring snacks, a lawn chair and beverage. Included with building admission.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Summer reading program: The Wanderers
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. For ages going-into-PreK to going into 2nd grade. 5 week program, choose Mondays at 10:30 a.m. to Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Read exciting stories, get creative with crafts and activities, complete exciting learning challenges. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents Movie Monday
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. G or PG.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Sing Along with Hope Fredrickson
15 Main St., 6 p.m.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Knit a freeze pop koozie
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. For ages 7 to 11. For those who have taken the intro class or already know how to knit. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468. All supplies provided.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents “Intro to Geocaching with Carpe Librium Cachers”
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Attendees can learn more about this popular hobby and begin their own geocaching adventures.
TUESDAY, JULY 16
Chautauqua County Fair
1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Fairgrounds open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Midway open 4 to 11 p.m. Food, rides, animal exhibits, shows, entertainment for all. Maytum Family Theater events: 3 p.m.Junior tractor Pull, 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Collage Performing Arts, 8 p.m. Stray Kat Karaoke. 7 p.m. grandstand show – Demolition Derby (fee in addition to admission charge).
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 7 and a grown-up.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.
Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo
Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Summer reading program: The Wanderers
7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. For ages going-into-PreK to going into 2nd grade. 5 week program, choose Mondays at 10:30 a.m. to Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Read exciting stories, get creative with crafts and activities, complete exciting learning challenges. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Library Outbound
Ryckman Park, Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids, teens and families. Crafts, activities, music and snacks.
St. Joseph’s bingo
Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7.
Dunkirk Town Board public hearing
4737 Willow Road, 5 p.m. Discussing a local law to implement changes to the Town Zoning Book. Regular meeting follows.
Beach House Bar & Grille open mic with DJ Hinman
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 6 to 9 p.m.,
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Camping bingo
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. All ages. Prizes, snacks. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Manga and Anime Tuesdays
7 Day St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. For teens ages 13 and up. Watch the anime movie “Suzume” by Makoto Shinkai at 6 p.m. Also learn how to use Comics Plus, the Chautauqua Library System’s online resource for unlimited comics, graphic novels and anime. Bring own Library card or sign up for one. Bring own device or borrow one from the library. Free event, no registration required.
Fredonia Board of Education meeting
425 E. Main St., 6 p.m. Public comments are welcome.
Free Classic movie at Lake Shore Center of the Arts
49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. “Niagara,” Henry Hathaway, 1953.
Cinema Series: “Reverse the Curse”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Stars Logan Marshall-Green as a son who manufactures a Red Sox win streak for his ailing father, (David Duchovny) whose health declines when the team loses. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.
WEDNESDAY,
JULY 17
TOPS NY No. 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, corner of Ruggles Street and Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, call E.J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Game On!
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Ages 6+ and families. Board, card and video games available.
Chautauqua County Fair
1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Fairgrounds open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Midway open 4 to 11 p.m. Food, rides, animal exhibits, shows, entertainment for all. Maytum Family Theater events: 3 p.m. Junior Demolition Derby; 6:30 p.m. Cassadaga Band. 7 p.m.grandstand show – Figure 8 Racing. Annual Meat Animal Sale, Fairgrounds, noon.
Firemen’s Cherry Festival
Heard Park, North East, PA. Carnival rides, food, games and more.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Summer reading program: The Champions
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For ages going-into-3rd grade to going into 8th grade. 4 week program, choose Mondays at 10:30 a.m. to Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Read exciting stories, get creative with crafts and activities, complete exciting learning challenges. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play
15 Main St., 1 p.m. For ages birth to pre-school. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays, Take away craft or activity for extended learning. Register at 716 962-5885.
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.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Library Outbound
Ryckman Park, Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids, teens and families. Crafts, activities, music and snacks.
Chautauqua County Genealogical Society picnic
The Red House, 91 Frisbee Road, Cassadaga, 4 p.m. Potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m., speakers at 6:30 p.m. Water, coffee, tea, plates, cups, silverware provided or bring your own. Electricity and refrigeration available. Arrive at 4 for a tour of the house and to enjoy the banquet barn and grounds. Bring an artifact, old pictures or items of interest and the story that goes with it to share prior to the meal. Speakers: Sam Genco and Karen Livsey. Powerpoint program “Three Times Around the World – The Life and Adventures of Alonzo D. Sampson. For details, call Ruth Nichols at 716 965-2656.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Evenings in the Garden
Jamestown Community College Community Gardens, Curtis Street near the tennis courts, 6 to 8 p.m. Free, open to the public. Program: Growing Garlic with Master Gardener Faith Carlson; Tool Care with Master Gardener Steve Rees. Light refreshments, bring own seating.
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.
Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series
Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. This week: Cosmic Cowboys.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus writers’ group
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. New members always welcome.
Village of Angola Summer Concert Series
Centennial Park, 7 to 9 p.m. Music by Brother James.
Jamestown Municipal Band in Allen Park
Goranson Band Shell, Allen Park, W. Virginia Blvd., 7 p.m. Free, open to the public. Concession stand.