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Community Calendar

SUNDAY, JULY 7

Dunkirk Flea Market, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., corner of Washington Avenue, Lake Shore Drive.

Rotary Fly-in Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Dunkirk Airport, 3389 Middle Road., Middle Road.. Enjoy breakfast $8 adults; $4 children 12 and under. ,Variety of planes on display, crafts show and sale, 50/50 raffle, basket raffle All proceeds benefit local charities.

Cassadaga Legionnaire’s meeting, 9:30 a.m., Post, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga.

Pedal through the Point, 10 to 11 a.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Beginner level bike ride through the woods. Call to reserve a bike or bring your own.

Lake Shore Street Rods annual Harbor Cruise, noon to 5 p.m., Point Gratiot park, Dunkirk. Free admission, donations accepted for local charities Chautauqua County Veterans and Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels. Goal: $10,000. Live music by “Hooman” featuring Melissa Sauers. DJ is Joe Gould . Food, refreshments available. Porpiglia’s chicken barbecue or chicken/pulled pork combo for $10, other vendors. Anticipating over 700 vehicles. For details, call Ken at 467-3514 or Tom at 870-2339.”

Farmers’ Market, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Ames Commons, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, Cassadaga. Local farmers and artisans.

Cattaraugus Area Historical Museum open house, 1 to 3 p.m., o23 Main Street, Cattaraugus (next to library)..Local history museum with focus on Cattaraugus –

Labyrinthine Ways Peace Park guided study, 1:30 p.m., 3829 Franklin Ave., East Town of Dunkirk. Emphasis on children’s appreciation of evolving nature. Also, trails open for hiking.

Valley Historical Society museum open hours, 2 to 5 p.m., corner of Main and Lester Streets in Sinclairville. Tours available; no admission charge.

Medora Ball Historical Museum open house, 2 to 4 p.m., located in First Congregational Church of Otto (top of East Hill) 9068 Otto/East Otto Road. Artifacts, photographs, local history –

Fungi Fun, 3 to 4 p.m., Lake Erie State Park, 5838 Route 5, Brocton. 386-3165 ext. 208. Free to public. All ages. Discover fungal fruits that accent the woods on a stroll through Lake Erie State Park.

Castleman Quartet program presents: Concert at Lily Dale, 3 p.m., $5 plus Lily Dale gate fee.

MONDAY, JULY 8

Kids Clothes Closet, 10 a.m. to noon, First United Methodist Church of Fredonia, 25 Church St. New, nearly new clothing, other items for children newborn through size 6; expectant mothers. Use educational entrance. For details, call 679-1513.

United Seniors luncheon meeting, noon, Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. Menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, picnic sides. Send $10 check to Evonne Hennebery, P.O. Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048, payable to United Senior Citizens.

Health and wellness

Stretch and tone with exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Donation: $1 per session.

Grape Belt Seniors Aerobics and Weights with Catherine, 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and conversation follows at 10 a.m. New members welcome.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 E. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.Open play.

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Center crafts, 11 a.m., 45 Cliffstar Court.

Dunkirk Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m., 45 Cliffstar Court.

Free Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Costello Room, Rockefeller Arts Center.

Libraries

Barker Library presents: “The Explorers” summer reading program, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. For ages going into pre-k through going into second grade. 5 week program July 8 through Aug. 6, choose Mondays OR Tuesdays. Stories, play, reading challenges, earn prizes. Call 672-8051 to register (required). Free program.

Collins Public Library presents: Lap Sit with Miss Abbie, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Fun program for children ages 6 months to 2 years with a caregiver. Great introduction to early literacy skills with rhymes, finger plays, music, stories and more. Sign up required. Call 532-5129.

Patterson Library presents: Evangola State Park: Universe of the Forest, 11:15 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Movies in the Library, 3:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Rated G.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Summer Reading Nights kick-off, 5 to 7 p.m., 15 Main St.

Collins Public Library presents: Chris Johnson – “The Spaced Out Magic Show,” 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Call 532-5129 to register (required). .

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Martz Observatory, 6:p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Learn about local observatory, planets, space. Enjoy viewing some images captured by Martz. Geared toward adults. Registration appreciated to help plan for seating. Call 934-3468.

TUESDAY, JULY 9

Laurel Run newspaper sales, 6 to 10 a.m., volunteers will take to streest of Northern Chautauqua County to sell special Laurel Memorial Run/Walk editions. Proceeds benefit Laurel Run, which raises money to support disability awareness, prevention programs, enhance employment, work training opportunities for adults with disabilities. For details, call 661-4735.

Peaceful SOUL Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Native Pride parking lot, 11359 Southwestern Blvd., Irving. Fresh wholesome food from local farmers, Native craftsmen selling their artisan works. Various programs.

Sinclairville Senior Citizens annual summer picnic luncheon, noon, Diman and LouAnn Ranch, Sinclairville.

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival, Ride-arama package, 5:30 to 11 p.m. North East, Pennsylvania. Food, concessions, games, more.

Community Sing-Along, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Barker Common gazebo, Fredonia. Join in a good old campfire-type sing-along. All voices welcome; free for all. For details, call Joe at 679-8426. If inclement weather will take place in the Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St.

Sons of American Legion Squad 59 monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Post 59, 156 E Main St., Fredonia. TFinalizing plans for annual Post 59 family picnic on Aug. 10 at Russell Joy Park.

Fredonia Observatory presents: Public Astronomy Nights, 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia Science Center rooftop observatory. Use elevator on EAST end of building. Telescopic viewing, digital planetarium show. Free, advanced reservations required. See www.bit.ly/fredobs . Open to public, children, families welcome.

Health and wellness

Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. Donation: $1.

Northern Chautauqua beginner’s pickleball class, 5:30 to 9 p.m., St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729..

Northern Chautauqua outdoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

Pinochle: Tuesday’s Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.

CREATIVE sewing program, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Steger Apartments Community Room, 15 North Main St., Dunkirk. Instructor: Debbie Kuczynski. Sewing machines available, or bring your own. Free, but donations accepted. All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To pre-register call 680-0266.

St. Joseph’s bingo, 7 p.m., Parish Center, 145 East Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For information, call parish office at 679-4116.

Libraries

Ahira Hall Library presents: Early Years Little Explorers, 10 to 11 a.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Stories, activities followed by free play.

Barker Library presents: “The Explorers” summer reading program, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. For ages going into pre-k through going into second grade. 5 week program July 8 through Aug. 6, choose Mondays OR Tuesdays. Stories, play, reading challenges, earn prizes. Call 672-8051 to register (required). Free program.

Ahira Hall Library presents: Evening book club, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Create-Explore-Build..

Collins Public Library presents: Evening book club, 5:30 p.m., 2341 Main St..Topic: “Mistress of the Art of Death” by Ariana Franklin. Call 532-5129 to request a copy and indicate interest.

Collins Public Library presents: Teen Craft Night, 6:30 p.m., 2341 Main St. Registration required. Call 532-5129. This month: No sew t-Shirt bags. Ages 12 to 17.

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