THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

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 book sale

43 Main St.., Silver Creek, 10 a.m.to 8 p.m. Books starting at 50 cents, jigsaw puzzles, movies, audio books, $1 to $2.

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.

Forestville Farmers’ Market

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

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.

Grief support group meeting

The Four Corners United Methodist Church, corner of 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Irving, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Held the second Thursday of the month. Provides a healing environment through support groups, resources, tools, educational classes. In partnership with Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care. Open to the public. For details, call 716 717-4943.

Open community forum to discuss homelessness

Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by the Jamestown Justice Coalition and the Young Women’s Christian Association. Public welcome.

Northern Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club meeting

Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, video conference room, second floor, handicapped accessible, 6 p.m. Anyone interested in radio is welcome to attend the meetings held the second Thursday of the month. For details, email ncarc@netsync.net

Author/Artist talk with Dr. John Gerber

Asbury Woods, 4105 AsburyRoad, Erie, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Gerber’s program will discuss his experiences photographing the migration of the Wildebeest. Registration may be required. See http://johngerberphotography.com for details

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.

Sinclairville Library presents: pottery talk and display

15 Main St., 6:30 p.m. Speaker Historian Vince Martonis will present a talk and display about an early 19th century Chautauqua County pottery operated by Gerry resident Caleb Mathews. Martonis’ book about pottery will be available for purchase.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Chautauqua County History Lecture Series: Preserving the Lake Erie Grape Belt

9 Church St., 7 p.m. Presentation by Barker Museum Curator Max Walters. Includes a never-before-seen promotional movie for Bedford Food Products Co. of Dunkirk, later to become part of Red Wing. Free admission, donations accepted.

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association meeting

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Open to the public free of charge.

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting

William L. Travis Post 493, 144 S. Erie St., 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/.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Bemus Point Fall Fest

Vendors, specials, open houses, petting zoo, more.

Roblin Steel Coffee Club meeting

Demetri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. All former employees, family, friends invited

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: Fighting and Aggression

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 716 203-1609.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers

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

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Building a Writing Career

15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attend in person or online. Instructor: John Brantingham. Four week program. This week: platform building. Register at director@sinclairvillelibrary.org.

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

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

Anderson-Lee Library book sale

43 Main St.., Silver Creek, noon to 5 p.m. Books starting at 50 cents, jigsaw puzzles, movies, audio books, $1 to $2.

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.

New Horizons Band of WNY open house

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall 1075 Rehearsal Hall, 3 to 5:30 p.m. Pre-register.

Hanover Festival of Grapes

Silver Creek, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Opening ceremony, grape stomp competition at 5:30 p.m. Craft, food vendors, wine and beer tent, amusement rides, games, more. 7:30 p.m.: Music by Flipside.Bring lawn chairs.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Rock of Ages”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Movies at the Reg: “Twisters”

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, Glen Powell as storm chasers covering a season with converging storms unleashing terrifying never-before seen phenomena. Tickets $8.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

25th anniversary Sinclairville History Fair

7 to 9 a.m.: Breakfast by the 76ers; 9:50 a.m.: memorial service at Minkler’s Commons; 10 a.m.: grand parade, craft show, farmers’ market; 11 a.m.: Chris and Friends ventriloquist and magician at the library, face painting, baby parade at the firehall (prizes for all entrants), Grandma’s fruit pie contest at the firehall, classic car, truck and cycle cruise-in, antique tractor display, music in the bandstand with The Scroggins, Church Street stage music with Paul Zittel & Pure Country at 11 a.m. (bring seating); 11:30 a.m.: chicken barbecue by the library and fire department for $15; 12 p.m.: pickleball for all ages in the park; 1:30 p.m.: all breeds dog show at the firehall; 2 p.m.: guided historic Evergreen Cemetery tour; 3 to 6 p.m.: music in the bandstand with Rustic Ramblers; 5 p.m.: street dance in the tent with D.J. Felony; 9 p.m. fireworks. Also live historical displays at the museum, food trucks, bounce houses, kids’ games, horse-drawn wagon rides.

Bemus Point Fall Fest

Vendors, specials, open houses, petting zoo, more.

Tour of Chautauqua bicycle ride

Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, registration between 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. All tours begin with a mass start at 9 a.m. Routes of 25, 40, 75 and 100 miles. $35 registration fee includes a sit-down meal at the finish at the Episcopal church. Water stops, tours pass through several small towns.

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.

Historic Lily Dale Funfest

Lily Dale Assembly, 5 Melrose Park, Lily Dale, community-wide yard sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Arts, crafts vendors, $20 mini readings 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., live music 2 to 6 p.m., 50/50 drawing 6:30 p.m. Lily Day Fire Department cookout lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Firehall.

Hanover Festival of Grapes

Silver Creek, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Craft, food vendors, amusement rides, games, wine and beer tent, more. Music – 1 p.m.: Harmony Express; 3 p.m.: Paul Aguire; 5 p.m.: Rockin’ Robin; 7:30 p.m.: Boys of Summer. Bring lawn chair.

Jamestown Out of the Darkness Walk 2024

Jackson Taylor Park, Tenth and Washington Streets, registration 10 a.m., walk begins at 11 a.m. No fee or fundraising minimum. To register, call 716 753-4522. Sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County.

Anderson-Lee Library book sale

43 Main St.., Silver Creek, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books starting at 50 cents, jigsaw puzzles, movies, audio books, $1 to $2. Big $3 bag sale.

STTC KBR (Kayak, Bike Run) Triathlon

Cassadaga Beach, 10 a.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. To register, call 716 353-1288.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: Seeds

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 previous Thursday. Call 716 569-2345.

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.

Fenton History Center: Behind the Scenes Mansion Tour

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 12:30 p.m. Tour guide Dr. Tom Greer. $15 non-members, $10 members. Pre-register at 716 664-6256.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Art and Architecture on screen: My National Gallery, London

9 Church St., 1 p.m. Adults $15, students $10.

Board of Directors of North County Industrial Water District meeting

Sheridan Town Hall, 2773 Route 20, 10 a.m. Sewer district meeting follows at 10:30 a.m. Open to the public.

Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Seed Saving Workshop

Royal Fern Nursery, 8888 Glasgow Road, Fredonia, 3 p.m. Free, open to the public. Walk around the grounds to collect available seeds, learn how to clean, store them. Bring good, waterproof footwear. All other materials provided.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, take-out only, 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is Free will donations appreciated but not necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Blessing of the Grapes Mass

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Central Avenue, Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m. Father Dan Fiebelkorn will bless baskets of grapes grown by The Lord’s Vineyard parishioners, lead a prayer of gratitude and for safety of growers and workers. The Mass is in memory of local grape growers who have passed on in the last year.

Moonlight Paddle Across Chautauqua Lake

Meet at 6:30 p.m. at Cassadaga Beach, trip starts at 7 p.m. Refreshments. For rental, call Evergreen Outfitters 716 763-2266 (Cassadaga Lakes Association and Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy). Free event, donations accepted.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “Rock of Ages”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com

Cabana Sam’s Beach Bar & Grill music

1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m. Bad Habit.

1891 Fredonia Opera House spotlight series: “It’s Not Mansplaining, It’s OLD Mansplaining

9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Starring comedian Tom Briscoe. Adults $22, Opera House members $20, students $10.

The Doo Wop Project

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Broadway stars from smash hit shows trace the evolution of Doo Wop from classic tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits of today. $39, $34, $29, $24.

Sorel Visiting Artist: Chamber Concert with Jennifer Higdon

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.