THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Thursday Knitting Group

St. Joseph’ Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main 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.

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.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.

Dunkirk Elks bingo

Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact the library at 716 366-2511 to reserve the book of the month.

AAUW presentation: The NY State Equal Rights Amendment

Marvin House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, 6 p.m. Speakers: Assemblymen candidates Andrew Molitor and Michael Bobseine. Q & A session with index cards follows speakers. Public welcome.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Lake Erie Walleye Tournament

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: Fighting and Aggression

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Tracy at 716 203-1609.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Building a Writing Career

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attend in person or online. Instructor: John Brantingham. Four week program. This week: goal setting and getting poetry, memoir, fiction and creative nonfiction into magazines and to publishers. Register at director@sinclairvillelibrary.org.

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

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

Author/Artist talk with Dr. John Gerber

Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dr. Gerber’s program will discuss his experiences photographing the migration of the Wildebeest. Registration may be required. See http://johngerberphotography.com for details

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk 311 Curtis St. Jamestown, 2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 716 665-2473. Limit 15 people. Must be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

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

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 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. No registration required.

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. No registration required

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511.

First Friday in Westfield

Main Street, 5 to 8 p.m. Open businesses, street vendors, food, live music and more.For details, see www.chautauquachamber.org

Red, White & Blues Festival

Basket raffle, commemorative 9/11 memorial steel artwork raffle, 50/50 raffle, commemorative merchandise. 6 p.m.: The Untouchables at American Legion Post 59; 8 p.m.: Dr. Z and the Blues Remedy at the Fredonia Beaver Club.

Marian Art Gallery exhibit “Tradition Interrupted” opening reception

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, 280 Central Ave., ground floor, 6 to 9 p.m. Free event, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, open to the public.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Rock of Ages”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

The National Comedy Center presents: Lewis Black stand-up show “Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour”

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Show at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. $34.75 to $67.75. See comedycenter.org/lewis black for details and tickets.

Dunkirk Football program food drive to support Chautauqua County Rural Ministry

Marauder Field, Sixth Street, 7 p.m. at the season opener. Bring non-perishable food donations.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Lake Erie Walleye Tournament

Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Church Street, downtown Fredonia at Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

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.

Tuscany Lemon Drop Small Business Fair

450 E. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of local businesses will be present at Lemon Drop. Event includes huge Tuscany sales, giveaways, new menu items, money raised for charity and much more.

Westfield Grape and Wine Festival

Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market, 20 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Children’s activities, market, wine tasting, art show, contests, trolley to activities held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grape Discovery Center. Music – 1 p.m.: Daniel Cecil; 2:30 pm.: Adam McKillip; 4 p.m. Bill Ward and John Cross; 6 p.m.: The Probables Unplugged.

44th Annual Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Road Road, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Folk art, traditional American crafts, handmade collectibles, fine art, live music with Old Dawg Bluegrass, petting zoo, foods, children’s activities, demonstrations, magician, birds of prey, farmers’ market, carriage rides.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO Club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 5 to 12. Limit 10 children. Build the challenge of the day, pick a challenge card or free build. Registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest

2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 10 p.m. Classic car cruise-in, bounce house, wine slush, food, craft vendors, Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue, balloon artist and more. Music: noon: Learning to Fly – A Tom Petty Tribute; 3:30 p.m.: Black Widow; 7 p.m.: Kiss This. No outside food/beverages.

Red, White & Blues Festival

Basket raffle, commemorative 9/11 memorial steel artwork raffle, 50/50 raffle, commemorative merchandise. Noon: TBA at Barker Common Gazebo; 1 p.m. Beer Crate Blues Band at Heenan’s Irish Pub; 2 p.m.: Jammin’ Gypsies at Coughlin’s; 3 p.m. MAIN EVENT – Miller and the Other Sinners at Barker Common Gazebo, 5 p.m.: Harvey and the Hurricanes at Fred’s; 5:30 p.m.:Two Towns at Old Main Inn; 5:30 p.m. Mo Porter Band at 64 On the Rocks; 6 p.m.: Miranda Wilcox and The Line at Muldoon’s/Tully’s; 7 p.m.:Shaky Ray Blues at Domus Fare; 7:30 p.m. Mark Winsick at Downtown Brew; 9 p.m.: Jony James Band at EBC West; 10 p.m.: That 80’s Hair Band.

Barker Library Book Club

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. Selection: “A Tale for the Time Being,” by Ruth Ozeki.

Steve Peck Memorial Benefit

Forestville American Legion, 6 Cedar St., 2 to 6 p.m. Live music, prize raffles, Chinese auction, food. Steve passed away June 15 from Locked in Syndrome. Proceeds will go toward his funeral costs.

Live Music with the Untouchables at Westfield/Lake Erie KOA

8001 Route 5, 3 to 6 p.m. Rock ‘n roll band.

Dunkirk Elks Lodge gun raffle

428 Central Ave., 6:30 p.m. Tickets $10. Ten firearms, 2 cash prizes will be given away. Ticket includes a homemade sandwich. For details, call 716 366-1110.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Rock of Ages”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Jamestown Dance Festival

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., begins at 7 p.m. Barkha Dance Company. 2 day pass $64, senior/student $44.

Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music

1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Johnny Dee.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

Westfield Grape and Wine Festival

Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market, 20 E. Main St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s activities, market, wine tasting, art show, contests, trolley to activities held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grape Discovery Center. Music – 11 a.m.: James Lloret Praise Band; 1 p.m.: Pat Cook Patsy Cline performance; 3 p.m. :Ron Finch.

44th Annual Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Road Road, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Folk art, traditional American crafts, handmade collectibles, fine art, live music with Temple Grey, foods, petting zoo, children’s activities, demonstrations, magician, birds of prey, farmers’ market, carriage rides.

Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382 towel bingo

201 Aldrich St., doors open at noon.

Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest

2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 6:30 p.m. Classic car cruise-in, bounce house, wine slush, food, craft vendors, Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue, balloon artist and more. Music: noon: Nashville North; 3:30 p.m.: Rusty Nickel. No outside food/beverages.

Forestville United Methodist Church chicken barbecue

3 Park St., noon until sold out. Drive-thru only. $15 includes half barbecue chicken, potato salad, tossed salad, dinner roll and dessert.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Rock of Ages”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Jamestown Dance Festival

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., begins at 3 p.m. Biodance, Soles of Duende, Sandip Mallick, Sukanya Burman Dance. 2 day pass $64, senior/student $44.

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

United Senior Citizens luncheon meeting

Falcon Club, 342 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Menu: roast beef, roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy on the side, green beans, tossed salad. Members, guests should send a $15 check to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk by Sept. 1.Bingo follows the luncheon.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

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.

Niagara Mohawk/National Grid retirees luncheon

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, noon. Speaker: Denise Liggamare of Western Division Credit Union. Reservations required. Call Dorothy Lawrence, 716 672-2682.

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 Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 meeting

Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 7 p.m. New members welcome.

Swedish folk dance class

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave, Ext., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Old dances, village dances, new dances. Singles, couples welcome. Bring shoes with smooth soles and low flat heels. Meets Tuesdays. Call 716 489-4646 for details.

Faculty Recital: Extringvaganza

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.