FRIDAY, AUG. 16

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association show

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Antique farm equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls, gas engines, log sawing, painted quilt squares and more. $5 gate feel, free parking.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s 20th annual Giant Yard Sale

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early bird day, $3 admission. Also a bake sale, basket drawings, hot dog sales and a “Rake in the Bucks” drawing (a rake full of scratch-off tickets). LHS biggest fundraiser of the year to help companion animals be safe, healthy and find permanent, loving homes. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Mental Health Association, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to noon. For parents of children ages 0 to 12. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, Zoom options available. To register, call Tracy at 716 664-3608.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.

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

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

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk 311 Curtis St. Jamestown, 2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 716 665-2473. Limit 15 people. Must be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons

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

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Adventurers

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6+ and families.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Bubble Science with Miss Francine

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m.

Sheridan Historical Society open house and program

Route 20 and Center Road, Sheridan. Open house from 4 to 6 p.m., presentation: “Dreams of Eagle Bay” by Virginia Becker at 6:30 p.m.

10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train – Conversation and Reflections with the Founding Members

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Jerome Augystinyak, Dennis Drew, Stephen Gustafson, John Lombardo will dive deeper into the band’s genesis and early evolution including never before seen footage and recordings from the band’s early years. Tickets $27, also allow access to a pre-panel reception. Proceeds benefit WRFA.

Beach House Bar & Grill music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 pm. Cosmic Cowboys.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

1291 Iola Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m. Yank the Cover.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Viewer’s choice movie night

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 8:45 p.m. Come to the library during open hours to vote. Take place in the Commons behind the library at dusk. Bring seating.

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

Chautauqua Gran Fondo

Mayville Lakeside Park, 50 W. Lake Road, 6:30 to 10 a.m. 20, 25, 40, 60, 100 mile routes. Pre-registration required. See https://www.chqgf.com. Post-event party from noon to 4 p.m. at Lakeside Park.

Grape Belt Open Golf Tournament

Green Meadows Golf Course, 2451 N. Brickyard Road, North East, PA. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Four-person scramble. Register and pay by Aug. 9. Call Ed Pagano at 716 785-2877.

Celtic Golf Scramble

Maplehurst Country Club, Celtic Festival sponsored event.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Corner of Washington Avenue and Lake Shore Drive E., across from the Clarion Hotel, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weather permitting. All types of vendors. For details, call 716 680-0958.

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association show

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Antique farm equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls, gas engines, log sawing, painted quilt squares and more. $5 gate feel, free parking.

“Women on Fire for Christ” retreat

Park Methodist Church, 49 Sinclair Drive, registration at 8:30 a.m., retreat 09 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch included in the registration of $40 per person. Guest speaker: Eileen Banks from Rome, NY, in charge of “Just Lean Ministry.” For details, call Thelma at 716 485-6438.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s 20th annual Giant Yard Sale

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also a bake sale, basket drawings, hot dog sales and a “Rake in the Bucks” drawing (a rake full of scratch-off tickets). LHS biggest fundraiser of the year to help companion animals be safe, healthy and find permanent, loving homes. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Church Street, downtown Fredonia at Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

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.

Dunkirk Beach Bash

Wright Park, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. slow pitch, volleyball, pickleball tournaments, food vendors, dunk tank, inflatables, chalk walk, beach contests, other family activities. Wright Park Beach DJ KT Stylez noon to 2 p.m., and on the main stage with Party McFly 2 p.m., The Untouchables 4 p.m., headliner Grand Illusion – The Music of Styx 6:30 p.m. Outdoor movie by El Rigby Theater at dusk at Wright Park Stadium. Bring a lawn chair.

Fredonia Food Pantry

Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Northlake Surge Soccer Club soccer clinic

Northlake Family Recreation Center, 38 Nichols Ave., Westfield. Session 1 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or session 2 3 to 7 p.m. Prior to July 31, registration $40, Aug. 1 to 9, $50. See Facebook page for details.

Red Cross Blood Drive

First Baptist Church, 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at www.dunkirkbaptist .org/events. Walk-ins welcome.

Fenton History Center’s Historic Northside Tour

Meet at the Fenton Mansion parking lot, 67 Washington St., Jamestown at 10:30 a.m. for this walking tour. Cost: $8 members; $12 non-members. Register at www.FentonhistoryCenter.org/historictours. Only 20 spots per tour.

A Stir of Artists Fine Arts and Crafts Show

Bemus Point Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists set up to demonstrate their medium with woodworking, painting, sketching, mosaics, jewelry and more. Exhibitors will have artworks for sale.

CASA “A Voice for a Child” Beer and Wine Tasting Charity Golf Tournament

Chautauqua Golf Course, 4731 W. Lake Road. Registration 11 a.m., shotgun start noon. 18 hole scramble format includes beverage tastings, light lunch on course, greens fee, golf cart, dinner at awards ceremony, team picture, prizes. For details, contact kfiorellacasa@gmail.com. Proceeds support volunteer program helping abused and neglected children in Chautauqua County.

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.

Leon Town Picnic

Leon Fire Hall, 12194 Leon New Albion Road, noon. Food at 1 p.m. Barbecued chicken, hot dogs, non-alcoholic beverages provided for free, bring a dish to share. Fire equipment, gift/basket raffle, 50/50, games for adults, children, Penny Royal display, historical displays, music. Open to all Leon fire district residents, past and present.

Roger’s Bird-Day Bash at RTPI

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, noon to 4 p.m. Music by Michael Glabicki, formerly of Rusted Root, Miranda Wilcox and Tim Britt. Sandee’ Catering, PersNikkity Pies, RTPI bar open. $20. Call 716 665-2473.

Sunset Bay Experience

Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, Live and Kickin at 1 p.m.

Darwin R. Barker Historical Society presents: Editor’s talk by John D’Agostino

7 Day St., Fredonia, 2 p.m. The editor of the OBSERVER and the Post-Journal will discuss the importance of local newspapers. Held in conjunction with the exhibit “Fredonia UnCensored: The History of the Local Press.”

Playground Drama Camp presents: The Descendants

50 W. Main St., Fredonia, public performance 3 to 4:30 p.m. Performers ages 11 to 14 sing, act and dance their way to (dis)enchantment.. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, 2 and under free.

Mayville’s Saturday evening market

Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Various vendors.

Cinema Series: “Touch”

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Spans several decades and continents as a man tries to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students.

Movies in the Park

Wright Park stadium, dusk. Presented by El Rigby Theater.

Sunset Bay Beach Club music

1291 Iola Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m. 5D.

SUNDAY, AUG. 18

Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association show

4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique farm equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls, gas engines, log sawing, painted quilt squares and more. $5 gate feel, free parking.

Lakeshore Humane Society’s 20th annual Giant Yard Sale

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also a bake sale, basket drawings, hot dog sales and a “Rake in the Bucks” drawing (a rake full of scratch-off tickets). LHS biggest fundraiser of the year to help companion animals be safe, healthy and find permanent, loving homes. For details, call 716 672-1991.

A Stir of Artists Fine Arts and Crafts Show

Bemus Point Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists set up to demonstrate their medium with woodworking, painting, sketching, mosaics, jewelry and more. Exhibitors will have artworks for sale.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.

Beach House Bar & Grill music

Wright Park, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m. Zen City.

Uncle Ben’s Remedy outlaw country, Americana concert

Cassadaga Beach floating stage, 5 to 7 p.m.

Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music

1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Iron Eyes.

MONDAY, AUG. 19

Mike Randall as Mark Twain. Advocates for Balance at Chautauqua lecture Chautauqua Institution, Athenaeum Hotel Parlor, Chautauqua, 3 p.m.Mark Twain as played by Mike Randall will appear as one of the most sage observers of the American scene. Randall has been portraying Mark Twain for over 50 years to much acclaim.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Sing Along

15 Main St., 6 p.m. Led by Hope Fredrickson.