WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

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. For details, contact E. J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Patriotic bug magnet craft

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library Mahjongg (American)

7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. Open play sessions.

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.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Triathlon

Cassadaga Beach, 5:45 p.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. Register at 716 353-1288.

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Member check-in.

Movies at the Reg: “Party Girl”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 30th anniversary showing. Stars Parker Posey as a rudderless social butterfly who eventually flourishes as a librarian. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.

THURSDAY, JULY 3

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Color Our World with Music with musician Nan Hoffman

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Annual summer concert. All ages, registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.

South Dayton Library forum to discuss possible grant projects

17 Park St., 10:30 a.m. Looking for suggestions from neurodivergent community members, families, advocates. Light refreshments. rSVP to 716 863-7992. Another session at 6 p.m.

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.

Anderson-Lee Farm Market

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., behind the library. Fresh produce at affordable prices until sold out. Accepts SNAP, cash, credit/debit cards. In partnership with FeedMore WNY.

Long Point State Park bird walk

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

Forestville Farmers’ Market

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

Gowanda Farmers’ Market

Behind stores on Main Street, 2 to 6 p.m.

Midway State Park program

4859 Route 430, Bemus Point. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. 2:30 to 3 p.m. Midway craft.

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 Holiday Celebration – USA Night

At Memorial Park, Lake Shore Drive E. Food/refreshment vendors open at 5 p.m. Music: 5 p.m. opener: “Classic Rock Allstars.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Invincible: Ohio’s Premier Pat Benatar Tribute.”

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Book Club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 p.m. Read, discuss novels ranging from classics to contemporary. Reserve titles online, at the library or call 716 366-2511.

Lake Erie State Park Kick off to Summer

5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 5:30 to 7 p.m.: Kokomo Time Band..

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Make Your Own Candy Sushi

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 p.m. Ages 11 to 17. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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 – USA Night

At Memorial Park, Lake Shore Drive E. Food/refreshment vendors open at 5 p.m. Music: 5 p.m. opener: “Classic Rock Allstars.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Invincible: Ohio’s Premier Pat Benatar Tribute.”

Silver Creek entertainment, fireworks night

Borrello Park, Front Street. 2nd Time Around Band, 6 to 9 p.m. Fireworks follow.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts Open Mic session

The Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees can share their poetry, prose or music selection.

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/.

FRIDAY, JULY 4

Lakewood events

Lakewood Family YMCA Firecracker Run, Check-in 7 to 8:30 a.m. run at 9 a.m. Lakewood Beach, Richard O. Hartley Park. 10k run, 2 mile run, 2 mile walk. For details, call 716 664-2802. From 6 to 10 p.m., vendors, music, more on Chautauqua Avenue before 10 p.m. fireworks display.

Great Blue Heron Music Festival

Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Three days of music, dancing, camping. Prices $58 to $275.

Fourth of July Celebration in Findley Lake

All-day fun for whole family. Duck race, boat parade, flare lighting, fireworks.

Mayville Fourth of July celebration

Grand parade at 10 a.m. Festivities at Lakeside Park at noon: food, games, family fun, raffles, face painting, petting zoo by Sun-Dance Kids Farm. Free event, free parking. Music by Osborne Nash at noon; One Boomer at 2:30 p.m.; The Escape Goats at 6 p.m. Entertainment by the UP Team at 2, 4 p.m. Magic by and Annie at 1, 3 p.m. Fireworks.

Hot dog sale to benefit Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council

Pillar of Fire Fellowship, 221 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot dog, bottle of water will be $1,

Dunkirk Fourth of July Celebration

Memorial Park food/refreshment vendors open at 11 a.m. Music by Party McFly at 1 p.m., Furious George 4 p.m., headliner Two for Flinching 6:30 p.m. Night concludes with Cathy Ruch singing the National Anthem, followed by Starfire Corporations fireworks..

July Fourth celebration

Gravel Pit Park, North East, PA., 5 p.m. to dusk. Food trucks, live music, family fun, fireworks.

Flares and Boats Around Cassadaga Lake

9:30 p.m. sponsored by the Cassadaga Lakes Association

Bemus Point’s Fourth of July fireworks show

10 p.m. Visible from Village Park or designated area of Lakeside Drive.

SATURDAY, JULY 5

Findley Lake Nature Trails Race Around the Lake, Fun Walk

Findley Lake Gazebo, Main Street, registration starts at 6:30 a.m., race/walk at 8 a.m.

Great Blue Heron Music Festival

Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Three days of music, dancing, camping. Prices $58 to $275.

11th annual Marauder Trotter Run/Walk 5K

Wright Park, sign-up 7 to 8:30 a.m., race begins at 9 a.m. For details, call DJ Wilson 716 785-1537. Proceeds support the DHS Class of 1989 Memorial Scholarship.

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.

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.

Summer Music Festival Jazz and Large Ensembles concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1:30 p.m.

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market

Train Depot, St., 16 Water St., Mayville, 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.

Lake Erie State Park program

5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 4 p.m.: Patriotic frame craft/puzzle; Ask Naturalist; 6 p.m. Davis and Eng..

SUNDAY, JULY 6

Great Blue Heron Music Festival

Heron Farm and Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. Three days of music, dancing, camping. Prices $58 to $275.

Lake Shore Street Rod Association annual Harbor Cruise

Point Gratiot Park, NY 5 and Point Drive W., Dunkirk, noon to 5 p.m. DJ Ray the Fat Man Heron, live music with Hooman Band, Mike Porpiglia’s chicken barbecue, Main Street Ice Cream of Hamburg, Westfield Main Diner, La Casa D’Mangia Inc., Stockton Hotel, Spanish food, french fries, Tony’s Concessions, Charlie’s Curly Fries, Arly & Izzy’s, Old Fashioned Lemonade, more. 50/50 raffle. Donations accepted at the park gate. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua County Veterans’ Endowment Fund, Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels, Lakeshore Humane Society.