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TUESDAY, AUG. 4

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. Dylan Scott concert.

Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series: Ken Burns, Jeffrey Rosen

Route 394, 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Discussing Burns' PBS documentary "The American Revolution," Rosen's book "The Pursuit of Liberty, How Hamilton and Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America." Single ticket $45.

The Chautauqua Center, Inc. (TCC Health) community picnic

The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute Street, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free backpacks given to first 300 kids accompanied by an adult. Snacks, water, music, dancing with Marty's Bubble Gum Machine; face painting; bounce house; free photo booth mementos; free produce; community resources, essential health information.

Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo

Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Sign Up Craft: Bug Jar Sign

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

Chautauqua County Planning Board meeting

Abe Mattison Millrace Park, East Everett Street, Falconer, 4 p.m. For details, call Courtney Domst at 716 363-3623.

St. Joseph's bingo

145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7.

Music in Cherry Creek Park – Swamp Yankee Acoustic

Ball Park, Main Street, Route 83, 5 to 8 p.m. Food vendor, sweet treats available. Recommend bringing own seating.

Dunkirk 33rd Annual National Night Out free community event

Washington Park, Dunkirk, 5:30 p.m.. Bounce houses, Dunkirk Police and Fire Departments, music by Footsteps, food, refreshments, experience equipment, giveaways will be available. Free car seat inspections on Washington Avenue, enter from 6th Street, takes 20 minutes. Hosted by the Dunkirk Police Department.

Silver Creek Music in the Park – Furious George

Village Ball Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Bring own cooler, chair. Food trucks, vendors available. Classic cars welcome.

Summer Concert Series at The White Inn

52 E. Main St., Fredonia, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free live music in back lot. No outside food, beverages or coolers. Tonight's performers: Dirty Shirley.

Tuesday Night 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: Diamond Sound

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

Puppy Pals Live at Chautauqua Institution

Route 394, 7:30 p.m. Canine stunts, comedy. $15. ticketoffice@chq.org

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5

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.

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. Sammy Kershaw with John Foster concert.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: STEM experiment: lemon volcano experiment

536 Central Ave., 1 to 2 p.m. Sign up at 716 366-2511.

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.

Gerry Rodeo, barbecue

4351 Route 60. PRCA events: bareback bronc, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping. 20 vendor midway. Western beef barbecue 5 p.m. show at 8 p.m.

8 Great Wednesdays in the Park – Jazz Night with 23 Skidoo

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

STTC Summer Tri Series

Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue, 5:45 to 8 p.m. 400m swim, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run. Paratriathletes welcome. Wilson Endurance Sports.

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: "Zen City"

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

Cassadaga's National Night Out

John Fessenden ballfields, 6 to 8 p.m.

Village of Angola summer concert – Zack Gerken Band

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

Movies at the Reg: "Stop! That! Train!"

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars RuPaul. A Stormaganza threatens to derail a runaway high-speed Glamazzonian Express train. 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.

THURSDAY, AUG. 6

CHQ Professionals Group coffee meet up

Lake Life Cafe, 22 Main St., Bemus Point, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Free event, open to professionals of all ages and career stations. Networking opportunity. For details, call 716 363-3770.

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.

National Comedy Center's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival – headliner Jerry Seinfeld

Northwest Arena, 319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Conversation with Carol Leifer, Comedy Center, 2 p.m. At other times, Festival features stand-up showcases, late night comedy, free block parties, live music, Lucy tribute events. Admission to the National Comedy Museum during festival includes special gallery talks, archive experiences, and kids' comedy workshops. Tickets: ComedyCenter.org/Festival.

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.: Black bears. 12:30 p.m.: Nature walk.

Patterson Library presents: Felted Vessels with Deb Penley

40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Chautauqua Center, Inc. (TCC Health) community picnic

The Salvation Army, 704 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free backpacks given to first 300 kids accompanied by an adult. Snacks, water, music, dancing with Marty's Bubble Gum Machine; face painting; bounce house; free photo booth mementos; free produce; community resources, essential health information.

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.

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: Evette Beckett-Tuggle, "The Heartfelt Voice: A Writing Guide for Women to Affirm, Encourage and Empower," self-help, non-fiction; Reggie Tuggle, "Journey Through Grace," memoir, non-fiction; Janay Cosner, "Dancing Through Breast Cancer," poetry.

Forestville Farmers' Market

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

Eden Corn Festival

3 to 10 p.m.

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.

Cattaraugus County Fair

501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides.

Prospective foster parents informational meeting

Mayville's Lakeside Park, 50 W. Lake Road, Green Pavilion, 5 to 7 p.m. Presented by Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services.

Gerry Rodeo, barbecue

4351 Route 60. PRCA events: bareback bronc, saddle bronc, bull riding, tie down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping. 20 vendor midway. Western beef barbecue 5 p.m. show at 8 p.m.

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.

Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series – Party Night

6 p.m. opener: Porcelain Busdrivers; 7:15 p.m. headliner: Flipside. 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 Earl Wallace Duo

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.

Music in the Park – Bill Piper & Company

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: LEGO club

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 12. Build challenge of day, pick challenge card or free build. Limit 10 children. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

Collins Public Library concert: Blue Mule Duo

2341 Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. Free, public welcome. Group will perform blue-grass, Americana.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection, five minutes each. All skill levels welcome. Listeners welcome as well.

Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse

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

Live on the Lake concert – Dual Identity Duo – classic rock, pop, oldies\

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

Sunset Bay presents: Midnight Recovery

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

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/.

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