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TODAY
NY Telephone Retirees, former co-workers and friends monthly get-together, luncheon-meeting, 11:30 a.m., Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Reservations, information, call 366-3401.
Sheridan Historical Society open house, corner of Route 20 and Center Road. Open hours 5 to 7 p.m., Monthly meeting at 7. Call 672-2201 for details.
Leon Historical Society monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Leon Historical Church, Route 62. Bring a dish to pass, meeting to follow.
Clean, Sober, Saved family and friends support group, 6 p.m., Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, 6813 Main St., Cherry Creek. Snacks provided. Hope for a powerful life free from co-dependency. For details, call Percy at 532-1410.
Clean, Sober Saved addiction education and support group, 6 p.m. Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, 6813 Main St., Cherry Creek. Snacks provided. Bible-based, taught in videotape sessions by Tracy Strawberry. For details, call Percy at 532-1410.
Health and wellness
DHS Morning Swim, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. DHS Pool. $2 individually.
Stretch and tone with exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Donation: $1 per session.
Walk with Ease program, 9 to 10 a.m., American Legion, 110 W. Main St., Brocton. Free six week session held three days a week, but pre-registration required. Call 363-0482. Designed for people with arthritis and older adults, but all welcome.
Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. With questions, call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114. Open play.
DHS Aquasize, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 individually.
DHS Junior Swim Team, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 per class.
Games and hobbies
Dunkirk Senior Center crafts, 11 a.m., 45 Cliffstar Court.
Dunkirk Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m., 45 Cliffstar Court. Everyone welcome.
Libraries
Collins Public Library presents: Kickoff for Libraries Rock summer Reading Program, library opens at 10 a.m., 2341 Main St., Variety of programs, giveways and contests all summer. Everyone completing the program invited to a final party with certificates and rewards.
Barker Library presents: Preschool storytime, 10:15 a.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Caregivers may browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI during storytime. All children welcome. Stories, movies, songs and play. No registration necessary.
North Collins Library presents: Toddler Fun with Mr. Jacob, 10:30 a.m., 2095 School St. 30 to 45 minute program geared toward 2 to 4 year olds. Songs, games and fun.
Collins Public Library presents: Lap Sit with Miss Abbi, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Fun program for children ages 6 months to 2 years with a caregiver. Great introduction to early literacy skills with rhymes, finger plays, music, stores and more. Sign up required. Call 532-5129.
Patterson Library presents: Magician Cris Johnson, 11:15 a.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. Opening event of the summer reading program.
Cherry Creek Library presents: “Reading Rocks,” 1 to 4 p.m., 6778 Main St., All ages welcome. A focus is musical instruments.
North Collins Library presents: Family History Research with Ancestry Library Edition Database,” 5:30 p.m., 2095 School St. Introduction to tracing your family’s roots with Ancestry Library Edition, database available at any Buffalo and Erie County Public Library location. Sign-up required. Call 337-3211.
TUESDAY, JUNE 26
Peaceful SOUL Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Native Pride parking lot, 11359 Southwestern Blvd., Irving. Fresh wholesome food from local farmers, Native craftsmen selling their artisan works. Various programs.
SOAR Chapter 4-1 meeting and lunch, noon, United Steelworkers Local Union 2693 Union Hall, 97 E. Fourth St., Dunkirk.
Safe Boating Class part one, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Must pre-register and must attend both days. Call 753-3913 or see www.ChautauquaMarina.com. Course fee: $45, materials fee: $5.
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association monthly meeting, 7 p.m., CCAEA Club grounds, Cemetery Road, Stockton. All members, prospective members urged to attend.
Northern Chautauqua Quilting Companions meeting, 7 p.m., Pillar of Fire, 221 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk. Guest speaker: Jan Shoup, Quilter’s Haven, Jamestown. Program: 3-D Star.
Long Point State Park presents: Moth Sugaring, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. Meet at the trail head to the Point. Discover the mysterious life of moths, attracting them with a sweet sugar concoction. Bring cameras. Free to the public.
Cinema Series: “Lean on Pete,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Village Hall. Love, loneliness, family and friendship, told through one boy’s connection to a very special racehorse. Stars Charlie Plummer, Steve Buscemi and Chloe Sevigny. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students and children. Call 679-1891 or visit Fredopera.org. Rated R, 120 minutes.
Health and wellness
Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors welcome. Donation: $1.
Tai Chi, 3 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. No fee involved.
Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 6 p.m. to close, Russell Joy Park, Howard Street, Fredonia. Call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729 for details. See NCP Pickleball FB page if raining for decision if relocating to Brocton Elementary School.
Northern Chautauqua beginners’ pickleball class, 6 to 9 p.m., indoors at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114 for details.
DHS Deep Water Aquasize, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 individually.
DHS Evening Lap Swim, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $2 individually.
Games and hobbies
Pinochle: Tuesday’s Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
St. Joseph’s bingo, 7 p.m., Parish Center, 145 East Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For information, call parish office at 679-4116.
Free Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Costello Room, Rockefeller Arts Center.
Libraries
Patterson Library presents: Summer reading group “Jazz Cats,” 1 p.m., 40 S. Portage St., Westfield. For fifth and sixth graders.
Barker Library presents: after school storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Caregivers may browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI during storytimes. All children welcome, for all ages. Stories, movies, songs and play. No registration necessary.
Collins Public Library presents: Buffalo Brandy program, 5 p.m. High energy interactive music along with magic and emphasis on reading. Call the Library at 532-5129 to sign up.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Summer Reading 2018 Kick off celebration, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Kick off 6 weeks of reading and fun with the theme of “Libraries Rock! At 5:30, registration and special activities, including library scavenger hunt. All children from birth to 18 years old invited and will receive a free book when they register. Adults encouraged to register too! At 6:30 p.m., families of all ages invited for a hilarious performance by The Checkers Show. High energy entertainment features Checkers and his amazing inventions and characters. Magic, comedy, thrilling stunts and a unique storyline! Free, open to the public.See www.andersonleelibrary.org or call 934-3468 to register.
North Collins Library presents: Summer Reading program “Libraries Rock,” 6:30 p.m., 2095 School St. Kids read, play games and get prizes. Geared toward ages 5 to 10, but all welcome.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
Dunkirk Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine), Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Ruggles Street side. Offering fresh fruits, vegetables and preserves, free-range beef, pork, rabbit chicken, eggs; baked goods, hot and frozen pierogi; homemade soaps, shampoos and more. Accepting SNAP, Double Up, WIC-VF, Senior/WIC FMNP, Fresh Connect.
Grape Discovery Center “Wine With Us Wednesdays,” 4 to 7 p.m., 8305 W. Main Road, Westfield. Lake Erie Wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Craft beer and light snacks also available. Music provided. View exhibits and displays of over 150 years of grape-growing along the southeastern shores of Lake Erie in western New York. Call 326-2003 for details.
Springville Festival, 5 to 8 p.m., Heritage Park. Designed for family and children. Live music, food, vendors.
Christian Worship Center Care Ministry Closet, 5 to 7 p.m., 101 Eagle St., Fredonia. Free clothing, food and some furniture and household goods for those in need. Donations of items gratefully accepted as well. Call Pastor Erika Lopez at 672-6262 for details.
Safe Boating Class part two, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Road, Mayville. Must pre-register. Must attend both days. Call 753-3913 or see www.ChautauquaMarina.com. Course fee: $45, materials fee: $5.
Strawberry Social with the Cassadaga Area Concert Band, 6 p.m., Cassadaga Beach, 46 Park Ave., Cassadaga. Sponsored by the citizens for a Better Cassadaga.
Fredonia Gazebo Concert Series presents: Rustic Ramblers, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Barker Common. Bring a lawn chair for added comfort.
Fredonia Grange dinner and meeting, 7 p.m., 58 W. Main St. Potluck at 7, meeting at 8 with election of officers as an item of new business.
Angola Summer Lawn Chair Concert: Peter Ciraolo: All Star Big Band with Sinatra Vocals, 7 to 9 p.m., Centennial Park.
Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday discussion group, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., St. John’s UCC, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Parking lot in back of church, off Eagle Street.
Martz Open Observatory Night, 8:30 p.m., 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg.
Health and wellness
DHS Morning Swim, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. DHS Pool. $2 individually.
Stretch and tone with exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Donation: $1 per session.
Grape Belt Seniors Aerobics and Weights with Catherine, 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and conversation follows at 10 a.m. New members are always welcome.
Walk with Ease program, 9 to 10 a.m., American Legion, 110 W. Main St., Brocton. Free six week session held three days a week, but pre-registration required. Call 363-0482. Designed for people with arthritis and older adults, but all welcome.
TOPS 890 Silver Creek, 9 a.m., Private weigh-ins start at 9, meetings at 9:30 a.m., First United Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. “Taking Off Pounds Sensibly” offers support and advice. $1 per week. Visitors and new members always welcome. Use side door entrance.
TOPS Chapter 1094 Brocton, weigh-ins from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., meeting following. Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome.
Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 E. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk. With questions, call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114. Open play.
TOPS 757 Dunkirk meeting, 5:30 p.m., Dunkirk Moose Club, 296 Lake Shore Drive W. Weigh-ins, meeting after. Visitors, new members welcome. Meets every Wednesday.
TOPS 0896 Westfield, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Westfield, 101 E. Main St. New members welcome. For details, call Ann at 326-2248.
Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 6 p.m. to close, Russell Joy Park, Howard Street, Fredonia. Call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729 for details. See NCP Pickleball FB page if raining for decision if relocating to Brocton Elementary School. League Night.
DHS Aquasize, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 individually.
DHS Junior Swim Team, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DHS Pool. $4 per class.
Games and hobbies
CREATE Project presents: Creative Sewing Program, 4 to 7 p.m., West Courtney Street Community Center, end of Maple Avenue (off West Courtney Street), Dunkirk. Seamstress instructor: Deborah Kuczynski. For beginners and all skill levels. Assistance provided for personal projects. Materials available, or participants can bring their own. Bring $5 cash per session for suggested donation, paid directly to the instructor. All are welcome. Children welcome, but need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Direct questions to the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County. For details, call 366-1061.
Libraries
Collins Public Library presents: Quilting with Florence, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2341 Main St.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Carnival, 2 to 4 p.m., 536 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Games, prizes and refreshments for kids 2 to 10 years old. Call 366-2511 for details.
Cassadaga Branch Library presents: Family Night, 7 p.m., 18 Maple Ave.