WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

Tops NY 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 Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Foam Party!

Central Avenue/Sixth Street Library backyard, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Seymour Cassadaga Branch Library book club

18 Maple Ave., 4 p.m. For details, call Hannah at 716 485-8687.

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival

Heard Park, grounds open 5:30 p.m. Free admission, parking. Midway games, rides, kiddie land, food. Ride a Rama 6 to 10 p.m.

8 Great Wednesdays in the Park – Classic Rock Night with Screamin’ East

Barker Common, 5:30 p.m. pre-show activities. Music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food/beverage vendors.

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 presents: “Backlog”

Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m.

Summer Concert Series in Celoron

Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 21 Boulevard Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. Free, family-friendly. This week: Brian Hanna.

Sunset Sounds on the Lake featuring Shadyside

Findley Lake Gazebo, Main Street, 6 p.m.

Patterson Library Patterson Society book sale pre-sale

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 to 8 p.m. Members’ exclusive event. For Membership info, contact library.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Author talk with Deb Pines

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Author of 11 Mimi Goldman mystery novels set in Chautauqua Institution..

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting

Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 6:30 p.m. Topic: Cindy Washington Riggle will recount the journey of her maternal grandparents, Alba and Evelyn Mathis Griffith.

Village of Angola summer concert – West of the Mark

Angola Centennial Park & Gazebo, 7 to 9 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “Tuner”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Gifted piano tuner’s meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an aptitude for cracking safes. Stars Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman. Rated R. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

Jamestown Municipal Band in Allen Park

Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park, W. Virginia Boulevard, Jamestown, 7 p.m. Allen Park Women’s Club concession stand. Bring seating.

Observatory Lecture: The Study of Stars: Tools of Discovery, How We Use Them

Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Presenter: poet turned astronomer Dr. Alexandra Yep.. Presentation live and on Zoom. Q & A, tours follow. Domes aren’t heated, dress for cold weather. Public viewing opportunities as weather perm

THURSDAY, JULY 16

Thursday Knitting Group

Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day 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.

Lake Erie State Park Interpretive program

5838 Lake Shore Dr. W., Brocton. Free programs, but park admission fee applies. Meet at recreation hall. 10 a.m.: Bird walk, bring binoculars if possible. 10:45 a.m.: Nature craft. 12:30 p.m.: Nature walk.

Patterson Library book sale

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: All Ages Storytime with guest reader Karen Taverna

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. All ages. Hear about rocks, gems. Advance registration. Call 716 934-3468.

FeedMore Farm Market

Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce, everything under $5. Accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off).

North East Arts Council Presents Picnic in the Park

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gibson Park. Live entertainment, food, kids’ crafts.

Chautauqua Bird, Tree and Garden Club House & Garden Tour

Chautauqua Institution, 1 Massey Ave. Explore quintessential interiors of a dozen home interiors open from noon to 5 p.m. Explore Chautauqua’s gardens along tour route. Ticket booklets required. Individual tickets $85. Also fee for parking in main parking lot. Can become a Henrietta Ord Jones Society individual sponsor for $200 donation with several benefits. For details, contact Tour@chautauquabtg.org

Friends of Chautauqua Writers’ Center presents: Locals at the Library

Smith Memorial Library, Chautauqua Institution, 12 to 1 p.m. Opportunity to visit with local authors, purchase their books. This week: Clara Silverstein, “Above the Fall Line,” poetry; Alissa J. Sammarco, “Paper Doll,” poetry; Samuel “Skip” Halpern, “Wellsprings of Work, Surprising Sources of Meaning and Motivation in Work,” non-fiction.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street next to Cave’s, 1 to 5 p.m. SNAP benefits accepted.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sign Up Craft: Ping Pong Ball Tealight

536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Call 716 366-2511.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Book Bedazzling

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 p.m. Ages 12 to 17. Bring favorite book or pick one from supply of used books. Add rhinestones to front cover. Register in advance. Call 716 934-3468.

Long Point State Park Interpretive Program

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee applies. “Awesome Opossum.” Meet at upper parking lot overlooking gazebo.

Seymour Library Stockton Branch Mary’s Book Club

22 N. Main St., 3 p.m. For details, call Connie at 716 962-4041.

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.

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival

Heard Park, grounds open 5:30 p.m. Free admission, parking. Midway games, rides, kiddie land, food. Ride a Rama 6 to 10 p.m. At 6 p.m., 78th Cherry Queen crowning at Park United Methodist Church.

Rosary for Peace in the World

This recurring Rosary takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk.

Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series – Hard Rock & Biker Night

6 p.m. opener: Furious George; 7:15 p.m. headliner: Appetite For Voltage. Concession vendors will be on the Dunkirk Pier and/or Memorial Park along with Dunkirk Boardwalk and pier merchants open for business. Bring folding chair.

Live music at Johnson Estate with DTO

8419 US 20 W., Westfield, 6 p.m. Estate wine flights, craft beverages, artisanal charcuterie boards, lawn games, live acoustic sets in fresh air. No reservations required.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Life Story Writing program

Hybrid program, can attend in-person at 15 Main St. or online by emailing director@sinclairvillelibrary to receive Zoom link to join online. Ages 14+. Includes some genealogy as well as writing practice. Share stories, build community for those interested in sharing life stories in writing.

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.

St. Monica prayer group

Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 p.m.

Music in the Park – Ion Sky Acoustic

Ryckman Park, Fay Street and Green Street, Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Town of Portland, Village of Brocton, community sponsors, Ahira Hall Memorial Library. 50/50 raffle tickets on sale throughout summer with drawing Aug. 13.

New Horizons Band concert

American Legion Post 953, 6 Cedar St., Forestville, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Gowanda Music in the Park

Chang Hu Park, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse

1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.

Sunset Bay presents: Generation Gap

Cabana Sam’s, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m.

Chautauqua Town Historical Society meeting: Chautauqua County during the Revolutionary War Era

Veterans’ Memorial meeting room, Town Hall, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Presenter: Norm Carlson.

Live on the Lake concert – Erika + Jesse, soft rock, pop, country

Hartley Park, 2 W. Lake St., Lakewood, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring seating.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.