WEDNESDAY JULY 16

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 Professional Firefighters Local 616 Retirees; Fredonia Professional Firefighters Local 2931 breakfast meeting

Demetri’s on the Lake, 6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. Takes place third Wednesday of every month.

Darwin R. Library presents: The Prismatic Prodigies

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children going into third grade through going into eighth grade. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051. Read, learn, play, create.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Foam party

536 Central Ave., 12 to 1 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Library Mahjongg (American)

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

Chautauqua County Fair

1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, midway open 1 to 10 p.m. Maytum Theater: 3 p.m. Junior Demo Derby; 5 p.m. Family Martial Arts. Grandstand show 7 p.m. Figure 8 racing.

Movies at the Reg: “Lilo and Stitch” summer matinee

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. A lonely Hawaiian girl finds a fugitive alien who helps to end her broken family. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.

TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting

Tri-Church, 41 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.

Mayville/Chautauqua Lions’ Club Weidner’s chicken barbecue

American Legion Post 493, 144 S. Erie St., Mayville, 3 to 6 p.m. Includes coleslaw, potatoes, roll. Drive-through. Tickets $15 advance, $16 at pick-up. Call John Savage at 716 294-1716 for presale.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Game On!

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Variety of board, card, video games available to play in library. Kids ages 6+, teens, families.

Music in the Green with Dirty Shirley

Mayville Village Green Park, Routes 394, 430, 5 to 8 p.m.

Music at the Point Concert Series – “Zen City”

Point Gratiot Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring folding chair.

Celoron Summer Concert Series – “Lenny and the Landshark”

Desi Arnaz BandShell, Celoron Park, 21 Boulevard Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. Free event.

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 local author talk with Dan Burkard

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Author will discuss his book “Coasters Rule.” Teens/young adults also welcome.

Erie Philharmonic free concert

Gibson Park, North East, PA, 7 p.m.

Castleman Quartet Program Faculty Recital: Laval Trio

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Observatory program: Alexandra Yep presentation – “The Study of Stars”

Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Maggie Verrico.

THURSDAY, JULY 17

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: Storytime with artist D’Arsie Manzella

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 12. Story about buttons, beads. Make button bracelet. Pre-registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

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.

Infinity Drum Circle

James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, front lawn, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drums, other percussion instruments provided or bring own.

Chautauqua County Fair

1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, midway open 1 to 10 p.m. Maytum Theater: 1 p.m. Baby Parade; 5 p.m. Music by Mike Gerholdt; 7 p.m. 96th Highlanders. Grandstand show 7 p.m. Empire State Truck and Tractor Pull.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Friday craft – sea beaded necklace

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration required. Call 716 366-2511.

Infinity Drum Circle

James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, front lawn, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drums, other percussion instruments provided or bring own.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: ping pong ball tea light craft

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

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.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Imaginarium

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Play, create, inspire, imagine. For ages 6+, families.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Rock art

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 p.m. Rock painting party. All ages. Pre-registration required. Call 716 934-3468.

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.

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.

Long Point State Park fantastic fungi

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the upper picnic parking lot

Music on the Pier Summer Concert – Ladies Night

6 p.m. opener: “Silver Xtreme.” 7:15 p.m. headliner: “Midnight Recovery.” Concession vendors, Boardwalk, pier merchants open. Bring folding chair.

Community discussion regarding repowering former NRG power plant to nuclear

Dunkirk Common Council Chambers, 6 p.m. following Common Council meeting. Dr. Andrew Whittaker will lead discussion of “WNY and all things nuclear,” followed by Q&A opportunity for public.

St. Monica Prayer group

Holy Trinity Central Office conference room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6 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.

Third Thursday Jamestown

Wintergarden Plaza, 313 N. Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Free event. This month: Lazlo Hollyfeld, Smackdab.

Music in Chang Hu Park: JD Martin and the Smokin’ Dogs

W. Main Street, Gowanda, 6 to 8 p.m.

Annual Rosary to pray for the end of violence to all of God’s children, born and unborn

Shrine for the Unborn, St. Mary’s Cemetery, 10880 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, 6 p.m. Bring own chair, rosary.

Music in Ryckman Park: “Untouchables”

Fay and Green streets, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Ahira Hall Memorial Library.

Lakeshore Humane Society monthly General Membership meeting

Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

Rock ‘n Roll outdoor concert with New Horizons Band

Forestville American Legion, 6 Cedar St., 6:30 p.m. Concessions available to benefit “Imagine Forestville.” Bring seating.

“General Lafayette’s Visit to Chautauqua County in 1825”

Town of Chautauqua meeting room, 2 Academy St., Mayville,, 7 p.m. Presenter: Maxwell Walters, curator of Darwin R. Barker Museum. Free event, public welcome.

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/.