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MONDAY, AUG. 28

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Movie in the Library

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Dunkirk Back to School Bash

Point Gratiot Park, lower pavilion, 4 to 7 p.m. for Dunkirk City School students and their families. Giulia Sowrey of Star Sirch will provide children’s entertainment while a bounce house provided by Party With US, school supplies for first 500 children to register that afternoon, giveaways, food and refreshments available at no cost.

Sheridan Historical Society open house

U.S. Route 20 and Center Road, 4 to 6 p.m.

John T. Murray Post #1017 Auxiliary meeting

113 Deer St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Outdoor Discovery- Butterflies 2

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For adults, teens and families.

Hazeltine Public Library presents author Walt Pickut

891 Busti Sugar Grove Road, Jamestown, 6:30 p.m. The north county resident will speak about his true-life spy story. The event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. For details, call 716 487-1281.

TUESDAY, AUG. 29

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

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.

Cruise Night American Legion Post 1280

228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, 6 to 9 p.m.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Furious George

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m.

Patterson Library film showing “Run Silent, Run Deep” in conjunction with “War in the Pacific” exhibition

Patterson Library’s Octagon Gallery, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 6 p.m

Public Astronomy Night

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 9 p.m. Limited space. Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30

TOPS NY No. 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.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Congressional Breakfast

Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, 9 a.m. Guest of honor is Representative Nick Langworthy. $25 for Chamber members or $29 for non-members. Pre-registration required. Respond through the Chamber’s online calendar at www.chqchamber.org by Aug. 23.

Dunkirk Farmers’ Market

Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variety of vendors. The market accepts EBT/SNAP, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, WICFV checks.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For ages birth to Pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays and take away craft or activity. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

New Horizons Band of Western New York first day of practice

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall. New members meet at the lobby at 2:45 p.m. Ensembles/lessons 3 to 3:45 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, band practice 4 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesdays and 4 to 5:30 p.m. Fridays.

TOPS NY #1094 meeting

Friendship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Snack time in the Library

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Get Your Game On (ages 6+ and families)

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Living Room Jam Band

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 6 to 9 p.m.

Movies at the Reg: “The Miracle Club”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. The story of forgiveness and understanding as four ladies of different generations make a pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1967. Stars Maggie Smith, Laura Linney, Kathy Bates and Agnes O’Casey. Tickets $7 and $1 restoration fee.

THURSDAY, AUG. 31

Forestville Farmers’ Market

Main Street between the Post Office and Cave’s Food Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: School-age storytime with Miss Amy

43 Main St., SIlver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 5 to 12. Stories, crafts, games and other activities.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Preschool storytime with Miss Jill

43 Main St., SIlver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes and fun crafts.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Markets

Village Park, Routes 394 and 430, noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks, lunchtime music and more.

Sinclairville Free Library presents Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For ages birth to preschool. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays. Take away craft or activity for further learning. Register at 716 962-5885.

Awesome Owls at Long Point State Park Lake Chautauqua, 4457 Route 430, Bemus Point, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Led by an educator. Meet at the trailhead.

Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce new building open house

300 N. Main St., Jamestown, 5 to 7 p.m. Complimentary wine, beer, spirits tastings and charcuterie table and sweets. Registration not required.

The market at Graycliff

6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, 5 to 8 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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Last Bite of Summer

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6 to 7 p.m. Decorate the sidewalk with chalk art, dance in the bubble machine, join a scavenger hunt, enjoy refreshments.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

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, SEPT. 1

Dunkirk Latino Lakefront Festival

64 Lakeshore Drive East lot. Features Latin music and Hispanic food, culture and more.

Findley Lake Harvest Festival

Route 426 and Route 430, Mayville. Vendors, crafters, art show, live music, food, beer tent, wine tasting, kids’ carnival. Findley Lake Library book sale.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and fun with friends.

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

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

Audubon Community Nature Center First Friday: Birds of the Region with Devin Banning

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 11 a.m. to noon. Adults $8, Nature Center members $6, children 9 to 15 $6

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.

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

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 2 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.

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.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

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

Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce First Friday street fair event

Downtown Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Vendors and entertainment. For details, contact Staunzie Grady at [email protected]

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: The Freeze

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2

Findley Lake Harvest Festival

Route 426 and Route 430, Mayville. Vendors, crafters, art show, live music, food, beer tent, wine tasting, kids carnival. Findley Lake Library book sale.

Cassadaga Man 1.2m swim, 56m bike, 13.1m run

Cassadaga Beach, 8 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To become a vendor, call organizer Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market warm weather location, Church Street, Barker Common, downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Yoga with the Birds

Patio on The Lodge at Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. $10 per person members, $12 non-members. Registration recommended. See https://rtpi.org

Dunkirk Public Library book sale

536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jamestown Public Market

Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail Hub Crawl

Travel to local North Shore Arts Alliance artists’ studios, galleries and hubs to meet them with the option to purchase their works. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See nsaa.chautauqua.org for locations and details. Artists include Melissa Meyers, Tim Sivertsen, Thomas Annear, Marcia Merrins, Audrey Kay Dowling, Jim and Pat Reno, Susan Gutierrez, Denise Williams, Kirsten Engstrom, Janet Mandel, Paula Coats, Seri Beeson, Lynda Graham-Barber, Sarah Brown-Millspaw, Keith Callen, Peter Hamilton, Susan Forrester-Mackay, Susan Simmons, Tom Janik, Tina Ames, Patrick Stokes and Deb Eck.

Westfield Grape and Wine Festival

Moore Park, corner of Main and Portage Street, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Grape Discovery Center, 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Park: bounce obstacle course, face painting, field games, live music, Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market, chicken barbecue, grape balloons, grape dessert contest. At the Center: Hay wagon rides through the vineyard, blessing of the grapes at 2 p.m., education stations, Harvest Happenings train ride, music and pizza on the patio, wine tasting and food truck, bounce house, grape stomping. Free admission.

Dunkirk Latino Lakefront Festival

64 Lake Shore Drive E. lot, noon to 10:30 p.m. Latin music, Hispanic food, culture and more.

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.

Twelve-County Wide Veteran and Family Picnic

National Warplane Museum, 3489 Big Tree Lane, Geneseo, 1 to 6 p.m. Free food, music and fun. Free parking. Free raffles include two vintage airplane rides, two giant Jenga games, a fishing charter for four. Bounce houses, crafts, field games and more. Register by emailing Will at [email protected], visiting vocwny.org or calling 716 898-0110. Sponsored by Veterans One-stop Center and UnitedHealthcare.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Back to back music

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 4:7 p.m.: The Untouchables; 8 to 11 p.m.: Model Citizen

First Ward Falcon Club annual Labor Day street dance

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Entertainment outdoors from 8 to 11 p.m. with Joe and the Shmoes. All welcome.

Lake Erie State Park concert: Davis and Eng

5838 Route 5, Brocton, in front of the recreation hall, 6:30 p.m. Food truck: Dorothy’s Delight..

Cinema Series: “Jules”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris and Jane Curtin star in the story of a man who befriends an extra-terrestrial and the responses of his neighbors and the government. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 3

Chautauqua Striders’ Daniel Feather Memorial 5K

Bergman Park, 487 Baker St., Jamestown. Registration at 8 a.m., followed by 5k run division, 5k walk division and Jamestown Police division. Proceeds support affordable athletic programs for all kids. For details, contact [email protected]

Findley Lake Harvest Festival

Route 426 and Route 430, Mayville. Vendors, crafters, art show, live music, food, beer tent, wine tasting, kids carnival. Findley Lake Library book sale.

Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail Hub Crawl

Travel to local North Shore Arts Alliance artists’ studios, galleries and hubs to meet them with the option to purchase their works. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See nsaa.chautauqua.org for locations and details. Artists include Melissa Meyers, Tim Sivertsen, Thomas Annear, Marcia Merrins, Audrey Kay Dowling, Jim and Pat Reno, Susan Gutierrez, Denise Williams, Kirsten Engstrom, Janet Mandel, Paula Coats, Seri Beeson, Lynda Graham-Barber, Sarah Brown-Millspaw, Keith Callen, Peter Hamilton, Susan Forrester-Mackay, Susan Simmons, Tom Janik, Tina Ames, Patrick Stokes and Deb Eck.

Jamestown Labor Day Festival

Bergman Park, 487 Baker St., 11 a.m. craft vendors. Live music begins at noon. Event performers include the Jamestown Municipal Band, Pearl CIty Jazz, Porcelain Bus Drivers, For the People. A magician, kids’ games, petting zoo, treats, live and in person Southern Tier Wrestling. Fireworks at dusk.

First Ward Falcon Club annual Labor Day street dance

341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Weidner’s chicken barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. or sold out, $15, purchase at the club. Eat in or take out. Presale dinner pickup by 1:30 p.m. Music inside by the Cosmic Cowboys from noon to 4 p.m. Outdoor evening music by Furious George 8 to 11 p.m. All are welcome..

Audubon Community Nature Center presents: First Sunday Story Time

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Children 2 to 8 with an adult. Free event. Register by calling 716 569-2345.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Cassadaga Lake Labor Day Festival Boat Parade assembles at 4 p.m. at DEC launch, parade begins at 4:30 with a pirate theme. 5 to 7 p.m. Party McFly dance music from every decade on the floating stage at Cassadaga Beach.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Wasted Whiskey

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 5 to 8 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 4

Cassadaga Labor Day Festival

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. craft/vendor show, Ames Common. 11 a.m. Labor Day parade, noon Ducky Derby at the bridge on Maple Avenue, 1:30 p.m. Bicycle Dice Run beginning and ending at Cassadaga Beach.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 5

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: 19th Century Painters Amos Wight and Ammi Farnham

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 7 p.m. Hanover Historian Vince Martonis presents a program about these two local painters. Original works by each artist will be on display.

Cinema Series: “Jules”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris and Jane Curtin star in the story of a man who befriends an extra-terrestrial and the responses of his neighbors and the government. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Public Astronomy Night

SUNY Fredonia, Science Center, 8 p.m. Limited space. Pre-registration required. See https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/physics/fredonia-public-astronomy-nights

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6

TOPS NY No. 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, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variety of vendors. The market accepts EBT/SNAP, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, WICFV checks.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play

15 Main St., 1 to 2 p.m. For ages birth to Pre-school. Stories, songs, fingerplays and take away craft or activity. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

TOPS NY #1094 meeting

Friendship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome. Weigh-ins at 3 p.m., meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, call 716 792-4226

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Triathlon

Cassadaga Beach, 5:45 p.m. 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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Write Focus Writers’ Group

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Merrie at [email protected] for details.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 7

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 a.m. to noon. For ages 2 to 5.

Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Markets

Village Park, Routes 394 and 430, noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks, lunch time music and more.

The market at Graycliff

6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, 5 to 8 p.m.

Dunkirk Public Library book club

536 Central Ave., 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 716 366-2511 to reserve this month’s selection.

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.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Growing and Using Medicinal Plants

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 6:30 p.m. Presenter: Kathy Contrino from CW Native Plant Farm.

County History Lecture: An Evening with the Undertakers

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Catherine J. Ullman. Free admission, donations accepted.

Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group

Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.

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, SEPT. 8

Red, White and Blues

Celebrate the vineyards and local wineries, blues musicians and restaurants of Fredonia. Food, craft vendors. Music schedule TBA.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and fun with friends.

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

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

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

43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 2 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.

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.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk

311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Limited to 15 people. Led by curator Maria Ferguson. Adults $12; Seniors, military, students $10, children under 6 $6. Call 716 665-2473 for reservations.

Marion Art Gallery reception for the exhibit “Not Gay”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 to 9 p.m. Meet exhibition curators Jonathan David Katz and Ryan Patrick Krueger. Dr. Katz will also give a lecture about the exhibition at 4 p.m. in McEwen Hall, room 209 on campus.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: original musical by Steven Wendell

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Free admission, reservations needed due to limited seating. Call 716 224-2135.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

24th annual Sinclairville History Fair

7 to 9:30 a.m.: breakfast by the 76ers; 9:30 a.m.: memorial service at the Valley Historical Society Museum and live historical displays all day; 10 a.m.: grand parade, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: craft show and farmers’ market; horse-drawn wagon rides; bounce houses; kids’ games. 11 a.m.: beautiful baby contest at the fire hall (prizes for all entrants); Grandma’s fruit pie contest at the fire hall; classic car, truck and cycle cruise-in and antique tractor display until 3 p.m. on the Village Hall lawn; 716 Puppet Productions presents Chris and Friends, ventriloquist and magician at the library; music in the Bandstand by The Scroggins. 11:30 a.m.: chicken barbecue by the library and fire department. Noon: cornhole tournament, pickleball tournament at the ball park until 5 p.m., two person teams, entry fee $30, proceeds support CV midget football; Rustic Ramblers on the Church Street Stage until 3 p.m. 1:30 p.m.: Jamestown Harmony Express in the Bandstand; all breeds dog show at the fire hall. 2 p.m.: guided historic Evergreen cemetery tour. 3 p.m.: karaoke contest in the bandstand with cash prizes. 5 p.m.: street dance in the tent with Two For Flinching. 9 p.m.: fireworks.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market warm weather location, Church Street, Barker Common, downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, artisan crafts and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits and is handicapped accessible.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bike Ride – Tour of Chautauqua

Moore Park, Westfield, 9 a.m. Sign-in at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. for 25, 40, 75 or 100 mile tour. $35 includes sit-down dinner at the Episcopal Church at the finish. Pre-register. For details, call Westfield Recreation at 716 753-6842. Bicycle helmet required.

Red White and Blues

Celebrate the vineyards and local wineries, blues musicians and restaurants of Fredonia. Food, craft vendors. Music schedule TBA.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild “30 Years of Love and Warmth Quilt Show”

First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 admission includes two tickets for the raffle quilt.

43rd annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Route 6, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $8, $6 seniors, children 12 and under free. Can return free on Sunday for paid admission Saturday. 150 juried artisans, inspired folk art, homemade collectibles, traditional American crafts, fine art, delectable foods, children’s activities, magician, demonstrations, chainsaw carvings, birds of prey, exotic animal petting zoo, balloon art and face painting booth, farmers’ market, musical group “Temple Grey.”

Lake Erie State Park presents: Backyard Birds

5838 Route 5, Brocton, meet at recreation hall, 10 to 11 a.m. Leader: Judy Callahan. Bring binoculars.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Fun with Fungi

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 8 with adult. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, children 3 to 8 $9. Indoors and outdoors. Paid reservations by prior Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

Jamestown Public Market

Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest

2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 10 p.m. Free admission, families welcome. Craft and food vendors, bounce house, balloon artist, wine tastings, wine slush, craft beer, classic car cruise-in noon to 6 p.m. Music by Twisted Lid noon to 3 p.m.; Black Widow 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; The Fleetwood Mac Experience 7 to 10 p.m.

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.

Sherman Music Festival

The Cooler Bar and Grill, 2 to 10 p.m. Food, vendors, live music.

Lake Erie State Park presents: Terrific Trees

5838 Route 5, Brocton, meet at recreation hall, 10 to 11 a.m. Leader: Mike Callahan. ,

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: original musical by Steven Wendell

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m. Free admission, reservations needed due to limited seating. Call 716 224-2135.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: “Wail On – A Night of Classic Country Music”

39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. $22.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Department tractor pull

Firemen’s Grounds, 34 Maple St., South Dayton. Scales open at 10 a.m. $10 hitch fee. Pull begins at noon. $5 admission. For details, call Dave Ivett at 716 679-8876.

Jamestown Coin Club Coin Show

Herman Kent Post 777, (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free admission. Buying, selling, offering free appraisals. For details, call 716 720-1591

43rd annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Route 6, Pittsfield, PA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $8, $6 seniors, children 12 and under free. Can return free on Sunday for paid admission Saturday. 150 juried artisans, inspired folk art, homemade collectibles, traditional American crafts, fine art, delectable foods, children’s activities, magician, demonstrations, chainsaw carvings, birds of prey, exotic animal petting zoo, balloon art and face painting booth, farmers’ market, entertainment by Elvis impersonator Cesare Belvano.

Merritt Estate Winery Septemberfest

2264 King Road, Forestville, noon to 10 p.m. Free admission, families welcome. Craft and food vendors, bounce house, balloon artist, wine tastings, wine slush, craft beer, classic car cruise-in noon to 6 p.m. Music by Throwback Jack noon to 3 p.m.; Midnight Recovery 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Lake Shore Center for the Arts presents: original musical by Steven Wendell

49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 2 p.m. Free admission, reservations needed due to limited seating. Call 716 224-2135.

MONDAY, SEPT. 11

United Seniors luncheon meeting

Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins St., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. gathering, luncheon at noon. Send $12 per meal to Linda Riley, 264 King St., Dunkirk. Membership is $5 per senior (ages 55+)

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