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FRIDAY, JUNE 20

Kiwanis Club Charity Golf Tournament

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, check-in 7:45 a.m. golf at 8:45 a.m. Four-person scramble. Golf, tee gift, continental breakfast, lunch at turn, buffet dinner, prizes. Entry fee $135, after June 14 $150. Email questions, interest to gailmiller3@aol.com.

Harley-Davidson of Jamestown 50th anniversary bash

1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Food trucks, give-aways, bike show, prizes. Live wood carving. Beer garden for ages 21+ from 1 to 7:45 p.m. Live band Black Widow 5 to 8 p.m.

Sinclairville Samplers

Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

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

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

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

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork. Ages 10, older, all skill levels. Bring own supplies. If getting started, for knitting bring size 10/10.5 bamboo needles, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. For crochet, bring size H hook, light-colored worsted weight yarn #4. Learn or work with others on projects. No registration required, no weekly commitment needed.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teen and YA patrons can join in role-playing adventures. Contact the Library Director for details.

Lake Erie State Park program

5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 5:30 p.m.: watercolors.7 p.m.: family nature hike.

Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration Boogie in the Garden with the Breeze Band

Winter Garden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 to 9 p.m.

Main Street Studios presents: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. A musical reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The story follows Joseph, who is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. $15. For tickets, details, see www.mainstreetstudios.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration

Jackson-Taylor (Chadakoin) Park, Tenth and Washington. Food, product vendors, kids’ activities, live entertainment.

Nature & Wellness Weekend at the Heron

The Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman, Free family-friendly programming. Movement, mindfulness, celebrate Summer Solstice in nature.

Harley-Davidson of Jamestown 50th anniversary bash

1951 E. Main St., Falconer, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Food trucks, give-aways, bike show, prizes, beer garden for ages 21+ from 1 to 7:45 p.m. Incredible stunt show. Live band Smokin’ 45 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Dunkirk Flea Market

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

Westfield Flea Market

Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.

Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, eggs, meats, natural foods, artisan crafts, more.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Barker Common, outdoors downtown 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.

Wootherds Walk

4384 Brainard Road, Kennedy, registration 9 to 9:30 a.m. Very Variable woods walk hosted by property owner Dennis Wilson. View forest, manmade pond, Osprey nest, demonstration of innovative “semipermanent” boundary line, sign attachment method. Some unmowed trails, steep section. Dress for weather. Free, open to public.

Lily Dale Assembly Opening Ceremony with Tibetan Monks

Lily Dale Fire hall, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $50. See lilydaleassembly.org for details, tickets.

Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size. Other open hours are Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.

“One Day with Dinosaurs” book Launch and Reading

Chautauqua Art Gallery, 318 N. Main St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Author of this children’s book is Leslie Calimeri, owner of the Art Gallery. Reading at 10:30 a.m.

Audubon Community Nature Center Dragons and Fairies Festival

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 15 $9, ages 2, under free. Hidden magical creatures, horse-drawn carriage rides, scavenger hunt, live music, food, crafts, kid-safe archery, drum circle, story time, more. Reservations appreciated. Call 716 569-2345. All encouraged to come in costume.

Lake Erie State Park program

5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 10 a.m.: backyard birds, 1 p.m.: History of the Park.

Fenton History Center Historic Tours: Jamestown’s Southside

Begins at 10:30 a.m. at Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St. Learn about the businesses, people in the Southside neighborhoods around Forest Avenue during the mid 1800s to early 1900s. Tour guide: Dr. Tom Greer. $12 members, $8 non-members. Limit 20. Register at 716 664-6256.

Fredonia-Pomfret Republicans caucus

Darwin R. Barker Library community room, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:45 a.m.All registered Republicans encouraged to attend.

Festival Italia (Italian Heritage Festival)

Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St., Fredonia, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 11 a.m. Blessing of the Festival, Italian dancers from Erie, crafts, Italian-themed vendors, Italian food, wine, basket raffle. Meatball, wine making contests. Entertainment: 11:30 a.m.: Ian Massana, Erin Hoyle; 12:45 p.m.: Italian Dancers of Erie; 1:30 p.m.: Dave Golando Sextet; 3:30 p.m.: Happy Days Band; 6 to 8 p.m.: The Formula Band.

Purple Martins at Long Point State Park

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dress for weather. Meet at Long Point Marina Nest Boxes.

Dunkirk Juneteenth celebration “We Won’t Go Back…Unity is Strength”

Memorial Park, Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 12 to 8 p.m. Noon: opening ceremony; 12:30 p.m.: Zumba; 1 p.m.: Family Martial Arts; 2 p.m.: Sun-Dance-Kids-Farm petting zoo; 3 p.m.: ice cream eating contest; 4 p.m. spades tournament; Hoo Man of Dunkirk; 5 p.m. Juneteenth paint and sip; 6 p.m. Familiar Spirit of Weekend of Erie. Juneteenth basket raffles, food, vendors, crafts, games, party bouncers, contests,, health,education, labor fair, more. All are welcome.

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