1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. 7 to 11 a.m. Nature Center Pavilion at west entrance. Free; donations encouraged.

Great Blue Heron Music Festival

2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. See greatblueheron.com for details.

Fourth of July weekend Dunkirk celebration

8th annual Marauder Trotter 5k run/walk at 9 a.m. at Wright Park. Free Kids’ Parade of Wheels at 10:15 at Wright Park. Community driving scavenger hunt at 1 p.m. at Wright Park. Vendors open at 5 p.m. Music at Memorial Park : Backlog at 5 p.m., headliner Alexander James Band at 7:15 p.m.

Cherry Creek Independence Day Celebration

Rides open 1 p.m. through 10 p.m. Raffle, beer and wine tent, vendors. Birds of Prey exhibit between 1 to 5 p.m. Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Department chicken barbecue in the pavilion at 2 p.m. Pie contest at 2 p.m. (no pies needing refrigeration can be entered) Classic car, truck and motorcycle show 2 to 4 p.m., music by the Kokomo Time Band. Parade at 5 p.m. Music by Midnight Drifters 7 to 10 p.m. in the pavilion. Fireworks at 10 p.m,

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday mid-May through October on Church Street, downtown Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors. This week the New Horizons Band will perform a traditional concert. A number of vendors accept EBT, NYS Farmers Market Nutrition checks and WIC vegetables and fruits checks.

Route 5 and Washington Street parking lot, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizer: Brian Meyer.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, center of Westfield, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, food products, craft items and more. Prepared foods suitable for breakfast and lunch and hot and cold beverages are also available. The Westfield Flea, an antiques and vintage market, is on the other side of the park.

Event runs at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Convoy will leave the fairgrounds at 11:55 a.m. The trip is for individuals with a disability/illness to ride across Northern Chautauqua County in a semi. There will be food trucks, the Optima Prime replica, fire trucks, tree carving with Vince the Tree Guy, a cornhole tournament, a basket raffle and from 1 to 4 p.m., live music by Tim Barlette, Proceeds benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. For details and tickets, see www.hornsofhopeconvoy.com

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.

Summer Music Festival Band/Chorus concert

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1:30 p.m.

Springville Center for the Arts presents: “The Adams Family” – a musical comedy

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater, Main Street, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 general; $12 students, seniors; $10 groups of 10 or more for the same performance. See springvillearts.org for tickets.

Great Blue Heron Music Festival

2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman. See greatblueheron.com for details.

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

Children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to a free nature-based storytime at the Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday admission is also free. Come for storytime and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals and exhibits. Participation is limited to 15. Reservations by the previous day are suggested. Call 716 569-2345.

Springville Center for the Arts presents: “The Adams Family” – a musical comedy

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater, Main Street, 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 general; $12 students, seniors; $10 groups of 10 or more for the same performance. See springvillearts.org for tickets.

Fourth of July weekend Dunkirk celebration

Vendors open at 3 p.m. Music at Memorial Park : Wooden Ship at 5 p.m., Smokin’ 45 at 7:15 p.m.

Fourth of July Silver Creek celebration

Fireworks at dusk, musical performance from Kokomo Time Band from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lake Front area.

Bemus Point Business Association fireworks display from the barges in Bemus Bay, 10 p.m.

Lakewood Fourth of July Summerfest

Registration for the annual Firecracker Run takes place from 7 to 8:15 a.m. at the park, with the race beginning at 9 a.m. Vendors of food, gifts and crafts set up on Chautauqua Avenue from noon to 10 p.m. Music by “Smokehouse” at Richard O. Hartley Park from 6 to 10 p.m. Fireworks show at 10 p.m.

Mayville Fourth of July festivities

9 a.m. judging of fire apparatus and antique/classic cars; parade on Route 394 in the village beginning at 10 a.m.; Lakeside park activities including a petting zoo by Mike Morton of Clear Creek Carriages, food, games, raffles; noon: DJ by Skip; 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Injest Comedy, variety and stunt show featuring Nel Ross at the Community Center; 2 p.m.: music by The Gray Brothers Blues Band at Gazebo #3; also Amazing Magic of Mike Baron at the Community Center at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; 6 p.m.: Good-Eyed Ear performs at Gazebo #3; 9:30 p.m. grand prize drawings at the committee tent; 10 p.m. Skylighters Fireworks. No charge for admission or parking. No alcoholic beverages permitted.

A chicken barbecue gegins at noon at the Findley Lake Fire Department. The annual duck race is held at 12:30 p.m. at the wter flume on the north end of the lake, followed by a boat parade at 2 p.m. A fireworks display kicks of at 10 p.m.

Fourth of July weekend Dunkirk celebration

Vendors open at 11 a.m. Music at Memorial Park: Zen City at 3 p.m., Furious George at 5:15 p.m., The Rising at 7:15 p.m. Largest fireworks display in Chautauqua County at dusk.

Findley Lake Fourth of July celebration

Lakewood July Fourth summerfest and fireworks

Richard O. Hartley Park and Chautauqua Avenue, Lakewood. YMCA Firecracker 10K and 2 mile run/walk. Festivities all day, fireworks at 10 p.m. For details, call 716 357-8557.

North East’s Heard Park, 4 to 8 p.m. Family fun and games, food trucks and more. Head to North East Campus or fireworks at dusk.

Flares and Boats Around the Lake

Village of Angola, Center Street between N. Main and First Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New location. Fresh produce.

Bingo will take place at St. Joseph’s parish, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7. Masks should be worn by those not vaccinated and social distancing will be observed.

Cherry Creek Summer Gazebo Concert Series

Cherry Creek Main Street Ball Park Gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Paul Zittel & Pure Country (country style). Bring lawn chairs. Refreshments available.

Castleman Quartet Program: John Gilbert

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

Laurel Memorial Run/Walk newspaper sale

The OBSERVER and the Post-Journal will publish a Laurel Memorial Run/Walk edition, volunteers will sell the editions on streets between 6 and 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit Filling the Gap , Inc. and The Resource Center. For details, call 716 661-4735.

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 716 951-8197.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Fresh produce available for purchase from staple local farm vendors as well as some new vendors. SNAP and Double Up programs are in place. Sponsored by Refresco.

Beach field trip to Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park

Meet at 11:45 a.m. at the Fire Hall, trip leaves at noon.

Southern Tier Triathlon Club Triathlon

Cassadaga Beach, 5:45 p.m. Wilson Endurance Sports. Call 716 353-1288 to register.

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.

Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series

Point Gratiot Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Performers: Hooman.

Village of Fredonia Summer Concert Series

Barker Common Gazebo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. “Hemlock Road.”

Angola Summer Lawn Chair Concert Series

Centennial Park, Angola, 7 to 9 p.m. “Big City Horns” – a 9 piece party band.

North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival

Head Park. Food, rides, games and more. For details and tickets, see www.necherryfestival.com

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