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SUMMARY:Historic Tours: Churches
DESCRIPTION:From the beginning Jamestown residents had faith. It took a few years for it to manifest itself into the form of wood and stone. Learn about the history of the many houses of worship and visit a number of the churches in Jamestown. \nDetails TBD \nParticipants will meet at the Jamestown Free Methodist Church\, 515 E. 7th Street\, Jamestown\, at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Fenton History Center conducts historic walking tours from June to August. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Participants can pre-register online\, at the Fenton\, or by phone at 716-664-6256. There is a limit of 20 people for each tour. \nFor the first time\, we are introducing the Full Circuit History Pass\, which provides individual access to all of the Fenton Historic Walking Tours throughout the 2026 season. Each pass is valid for one person. The cost is $50 for members and $80 for non-members. \nThank you to our sponsors: Rodgers Land Surveying\, Ahlstrom Schaeffer\, and Weber Knapp
URL:https://mychq.org/event/historic-tours-churches/
LOCATION:Jamestown Free Methodist Church\, 515 E. 7th St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Historic Tours: Lucy Downtown Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided walking tour of downtown Jamestown\, New York\, and learn about the fascinating history of this charming town as it applies to Lucille Ball. \nParticipants will meet at the Fenton History Center at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Fenton History Center conducts historic walking tours from June to August. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Participants can pre-register online\, at the Fenton\, or by phone at 716-664-6256. There is a limit of 20 people for each tour. \nFor the first time\, we are introducing the Full Circuit History Pass\, which provides individual access to all of the Fenton Historic Walking Tours throughout the 2026 season. Each pass is valid for one person. The cost is $50 for members and $80 for non-members. \nThank you to our sponsors: Rodgers Land Surveying\, Ahlstrom Schaeffer\, and Weber Knapp
URL:https://mychq.org/event/historic-tours-lucy-downtown-tour/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:2026 Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 \nLucille Ball Memorial Park • Celoron\, New York
URL:https://mychq.org/event/2026-chautauqua-lake-dragon-boat-festival/
LOCATION:Celoron Park\, 21 Boulevard Ave\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="CHQ Lake Dragon Race":MAILTO:CHQDragonBoat@greatercfcu.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194610
CREATED:20260310T200417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T200417Z
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SUMMARY:Hello City (Barenaked Ladies Tribute) & Derek Davis + Angel Busch LIVE @ The Empty Pint
DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING….. \n“Hello City” (Barenaked Ladies Tribute)wsg “Derek Davis & Angel Busch” \nSaturday August 8th 2026Stage at Southern Tier Brewing2072 Stoneman CircleLakewood\, New York 147502:00pm-5:00pm “Derek Davis & Angel Busch6:00pm-9:00pm “Hello City” ( Barenaked Ladies Tribute )Free-All AgesPet-Family Friendly
URL:https://mychq.org/event/hello-city-barenaked-ladies-tribute-derek-davis-angel-busch-live-the-empty-pint/
LOCATION:Southern Tier Brewing Company – The Empty Pint\, 2072 Stoneman Cir.\, Lakewood\, NY\, 14750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Moon Management":MAILTO:bluemoonmusic@windstream.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T190000
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CREATED:20260223T172953Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Music at the Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Music at the Market – Saturday Evening Market Style. We are working on providing live music during our market every Saturday for the full 11 week season.Our concerts are graciously sponsored by the Village of Mayville and the Town of Chautauqua: \nWe will post all of the music here once confirmed. *There is no market on Saturday July 4th due to the 4th of July Celebration in town. \nShop the market | Enjoy some food | Play our yard games | Bring your chairs and enjoy your evening at the train depot and within our community before and after.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/2026-music-at-the-market/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Mayville Train Depot\, 16 Water St.\, Mayville\, 14757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mayville Saturday Evening Market":MAILTO:connectingyou716@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints + Super Late Models + BRP Big Block Modified Tour
DESCRIPTION: All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints + Super Late Models + BRP Big Block Modified Tour – BIG HORSEPOWER WEEKEND!  \nStateline Speedway • Busti\, NY \nSome race nights are special.This one is RARE. \nOn August 8\, Stateline Speedway hosts BIG HORSEPOWER WEEKEND\, featuring the three most powerful stock cars in dirt racing — all on the same night. Very few tracks in the country can say they’ve done this. For perspective\, the Dirt World Finals at Charlotte is one of the only events that regularly brings these three divisions together. \nIf you love speed\, noise\, and raw horsepower — this is your weekend.________________________________________ THE BIG THREE — ALL TOGETHER 410 Sprint Cars — winged rockets with jaw-dropping acceleration Super Late Models — the fastest full-bodied cars on dirtBig Block Modifieds — torque monsters built for side-by-side combatSeeing any one of these divisions is special.Seeing all three on the same program is almost unheard of.________________________________________ FEATURED SERIES• NAPA All Star Circuit of Champions – 410 Sprint Cars• Dave Warren Golf Carts & Powersports Super Late Models• BRP Big Block Modified TourNational tours. Elite teams. Championship drivers.Two nights of absolute power.________________________________________ STATELINE SMOKEHOUSE — BBQ ALL WEEKENDFuel up with: Smoked Brisket Pulled Pork WingsAvailable all weekend long.________________________________________ EVENT SCHEDULE (BOTH NIGHTS) Pit Gates Open: 4:00 PM Grandstands Open: 5:00 PM Racing Starts: 7:00 PM________________________________________ OVERNIGHT PARKING AVAILABLEMake it a full race weekend!Overnight parking is available for RVs\, campers\, and tents.________________________________________ Three powerhouse divisions. Two nights. One legendary weekend.BIG HORSEPOWER WEEKEND is built for hardcore race fans — and it’s coming to Stateline. Click “Interested” or “Going” — this is one you’ll be talking about all season.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/all-star-circuit-of-champions-410-sprints-super-late-models-brp-big-block-modified-tour/
LOCATION:Stateline Speedway\, 4150 Kortwright Rd\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stateline Speedway":MAILTO:newstateline15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260116T184604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184604Z
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SUMMARY:Huffing Helium
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the Modern Pop fire to Ellicottville
URL:https://mychq.org/event/huffing-helium/
LOCATION:Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub\, 20 Monroe St\, Ellicottville\, 14731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Bert Kreischer @ Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION:The National Comedy Center presents Bert Kreischer during the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown\, NY. \nVisit ComedyCenter.org for more info! \nBert Kreischer’s career has evolved from Rolling Stone’s infamous “Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top-grossing stand-up comedians in the world—and a powerhouse entrepreneur\, actor\, producer\, content creator\, and entertainment brand. Named by Forbes as “one of the best storytellers of his generation\,” Kreischer has parlayed his signature comedyand authenticity into a dynamic media empire. \nHis sixth Netflix special\, Lucky\, filmed in his hometown of Tampa\, FL\, sold out all six shows within 24 hours of the on-sale and premiered in Netflix’s Top 10 Most Watched TV Shows inMarch 2025. \nThrough Berty Boy Productions\, Kreischer oversees hit podcasts and series including Bertcast\, Something’s Burning\, and 2 Bears\, 1 Cave (with Tom Segura)\, commanding over 16 million fans and 4 billion impressions. He also founded the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival\, a touring juggernaut that’s expanded to stadiums\, arenas\, and sold-out cruises. \nIn 2024\, Kreischer and Segura launched Por Osos Vodka\, an award-winning\, rapidly expanding spirits brand. Kreischer also starred in and produced Sony Pictures’ The Machine—a feature film adaptation of his legendary stand-up story—which broke into Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films upon release in 2023. His Netflix scripted comedy series Free Bert debuted in January 2026\, andquickly broke into Netflix’s U.S. and global Top 10. The show drew millions of viewers in its first weeks\, ranking among the platform’s most-watched series worldwide. \nToday\, Bert is on his Permission To Party World Tour and continues to blend comedy\, business\, and culture into one of the most recognizable personal brands in entertainment today.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/bert-kreischer-lucille-ball-comedy-festival/
LOCATION:Northwest Arena\, 319 W 3rd St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Comedy Center":MAILTO:info@comedycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T180638Z
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SUMMARY:Alonzo King LINES Ballet with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a celebrated contemporary ballet company that has been guided since 1982 by the unique artistic vision of award-winning choreographer Alonzo King. Since 1982\, LINES Ballet has collaborated with noted composers\, musicians and visual artists from around the world to create performances that alter the way we look at ballet today. Its unique artistic vision adheres to the classical form — the linear\, mathematical and geometrical principles that are deeply rooted in the pre-existing East-West continuum. The Company brings two separate programs to the Amphitheater\, with Saturday’s program featuring live music from the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra under the baton of music director Rossen Milanov. \nLearn more with the event  below:https://www.chq.org/…/alonzo-king-lines-ballet-with…/
URL:https://mychq.org/event/alonzo-king-lines-ballet-with-the-chautauqua-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Institution\, 1 Ames Ave\, Chautauqua\, 14722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chautauqua Institution":MAILTO:ticketoffice@chq.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260202T190022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T172455Z
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SUMMARY:Rock the Lake - Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rock the Lake – Summer 2026  \n\nThe Official 2026 Band Lineup is HERE! \n July 12: AbbaMania Canada – Tribute\n July 26th: Brass Transit – Chicago Tribute\n August 9th: Fleetwood Macked:The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute\n August 23rd: Hollywood Nights – Bob Seger Tribute\n\n Sundays at 2 PM\n FREE to attend\n Enjoy lakeside or by boat\n BYO chairs or blankets\n VIP tent seating available\n Food trucks will be on site\, serving up local flavors\n More details to come. Follow us for the latest updates!\n\nRock the Lake is a FREE summer concert series at Hartley Park in Lakewood\, NY. Enjoy casual\, family-friendly afternoons on the shore or water to relax\, dance\, and have endless summer fun on the lake. \n\n Visit lcdcny.org to learn more about our community initiatives.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/rock-the-lake-summer-2026/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Hartley Park\, 2 W Lake St\, Lakewood\, 14750\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Community Development Corp.":MAILTO:hello@lcdcny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260406T160527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T160527Z
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SUMMARY:Seth Meyers @ Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION:The National Comedy Center presents Seth Meyers during the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown\, NY. \nVisit ComedyCenter.org for more info! \nSeth Meyers is an Emmy Award-winning writer\, New York Times bestselling author and host of NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers since 2014. Meyers began his TV career with Saturday Night Live in 2001 where he was a cast member for thirteen seasons. He served as head writer for nine seasons and “Weekend Update” anchor for eight. He has released two critically acclaimed stand-up specials to date\, Lobby Baby (Netflix) and Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking (HBO Max.) In all\, Meyers has garnered 33 Emmy nominations for his work in television. \nIn addition to his onscreen success\, Meyers is a New York Times bestselling author\, having published his first picture book\, I’m Not Scared\, You’re Scared\, in 2022. He currently co-hosts two podcasts\, Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers\, alongside his brother Josh Meyers\, and The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast\, with Andy Samberg\, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/seth-meyers-lucille-ball-comedy-festival/
LOCATION:Northwest Arena\, 319 W 3rd St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Comedy Center":MAILTO:info@comedycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20251124T163836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T163836Z
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SUMMARY:Engage Community Youth Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Brocton/Portland Community: I am excited to announce that we have a new opportunity for High Schoolers! Engage Community Youth and the St. Stephen’s are making a way for High Schoolers to have the cafe all to themselves! Every 2nd Sunday of each month\, we will open up the Cafe and the Resource Room for them to play games\, buy coffee\, and spend time with friends. And\, there will be live music! Get excited and let students and friends know soon! Our first night is December 14th!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/engage-community-youth-coffee-hour/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Breathe Life Resource Room\, 2 W Main St\, Brocton\, 14716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T210000
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CREATED:20260320T011126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T011126Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia with Chris @ Raven & Thorn
DESCRIPTION:Prizes for the top 3 teams!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/trivia-with-chris-raven-thorn/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Raven & Thorn\, 26 Water St\, Fredonia\, 14063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trivia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Raven & Thorn":MAILTO:contact@ravenandthorn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260129T145603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T145603Z
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SUMMARY:Jen Late Goods: Artist in Residence
DESCRIPTION:Jen @lategoods (Aug 10th – Aug 15th) \nARTIST BIO: “I’m a Pittsburgh based visual artist creating abstract work that reflects how I experience theworld within and around me. My style moves between emotional\, darker tones and bold\, colorfulexpression\, influenced by 1990s skateboarding art and iconic comics like Teenage Mutant NinjaTurtles and Spider-Man.” \nWHAT THIS RESIDENCY MEANS TO JEN: “This residency represents an important step in my artistic journey\,offering time\, space\, and community to deepen my practice. It’s an opportunity to experiment creatively whilebuilding meaningful connections with fellow artists.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/jen-late-goods-artist-in-residence/
LOCATION:Sacred Grounds Coffee House\, 6 Cleveland Ave.\, Lily Dale\, NY\, 14752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Antiques
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sacred Grounds Coffee House":MAILTO:sacredgroundsld@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260226T145552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T145552Z
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SUMMARY:Nancy Youssef - Chautauqua Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Youssef is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Before that\, she was a longtime national security correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and also worked at BuzzFeed News and The Daily Beast. Youssef spent much of her career at McClatchy Newspapers where she served as national security correspondent and Middle East bureau chief based in Cairo covering the Middle East and the Islamic world. Prior to that she was McClatchy’s chief Pentagon correspondent\, focusing on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. She traveled frequently to those two nations to see how the policies crafted in Washington reached Afghans\, Iraqis and the troops alike. She is also the founder of the Pentagon Press Association. \nLearn more witht the event  belowhttps://www.chq.org/event/nancy-youssef/
URL:https://mychq.org/event/nancy-youssef-chautauqua-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Institution\, 1 Ames Ave\, Chautauqua\, 14722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chautauqua Institution":MAILTO:ticketoffice@chq.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260226T150818Z
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SUMMARY:Jeremy Ben-Ami - Interfaith Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Jeremy Ben-Ami is the president of J Street\, bringing to the role both deep experience in American politics and government and a passionate commitment to the state of Israel. Ben-Ami’s family connection to Israel goes back 140 years to the first aliyah when his great-grandparents were among the first settlers in Petah Tikva. His grandparents were one of the founding families of Tel Aviv\, and his father was an activist and leader in the Irgun\, working for Israel’s independence and on the rescue of European Jews before and during World War II. \nHe joins us in Week Seven of our Interfaith Lecture Series this summer. \nLearn more with the event  belowhttps://www.chq.org/event/jeremy-ben-ami/
URL:https://mychq.org/event/jeremy-ben-ami-interfaith-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Institution\, 1 Ames Ave\, Chautauqua\, 14722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chautauqua Institution":MAILTO:ticketoffice@chq.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260322T192058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T192058Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Discover your next great read at our monthly book forum. We welcome all genres and host open discussions every second Thursday at 4pm in the Main Reading Room.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/book-talk-book-club/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Patterson Library\, 40 S Portage St\, Westfield\, 14787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patterson Library":MAILTO:director@pattersonlib.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260413T225105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T225105Z
UID:10028100-1786716000-1786723200@mychq.org
SUMMARY:The Empowered Caregiver Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us during our Empowered Caregiver Series in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association WNY chapter. The Alzheimer’s Association Empowered Caregiver education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caringfor someone living with dementia. Caregivers can register for individual courses to meet their needs or complete the entire series. This is a free event!RSVP to alz.org/crf or by calling 1.800.272.3900 \n\nApril 17th – Building Foundations of Caregiving\nMay 14th – Supporting Independence\nJune 12th – Communicating Effectively\nJuly 9th – Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors\nAugust 14th – Exploring Care and Support Services
URL:https://mychq.org/event/the-empowered-caregiver-series/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Cassadaga Legion\, 228 Maple Ave\, Cassadaga\, 14718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stockton & Cassadaga Libraries":MAILTO:director@stocktonlibraries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260217T150604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T150604Z
UID:10024923-1786725000-1786728600@mychq.org
SUMMARY:Physics Friday @ Lakewood Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Physics Friday the second Friday of each month at 4:30pm. This program is designed especially for young minds eager to unravel the mysteries of the physical world! This hands-on program will engage kids in a series of captivating experiments and activities that focus on energy\, electricity\, light\, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. Ages 8+.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/physics-friday-lakewood-memorial-library-2/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Lakewood Memorial Library\, 12 West Summit St\, Lakewood\, 14750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@lakewoodlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T235900
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260413T201559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T201559Z
UID:10028062-1786726800-1786751940@mychq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Adventure Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a camping weekend and a mountain biking extravaganza at Loud Performance in Bemus Point\, NY! \nDee from Loud Performance has once again graciously offered to host us on his property for a weekend of camping\, riding\, and bonfires. \nOn Friday\, we will have a late evening group ride at Loud Performance and/or Long Point State Park. Ride will start around 6:00 pm. Bring your lights! \nOn Saturday\, we will have group rides at Whalen Memorial State Forest. Rides begin at 11:00\, and we will meet at the new parking area on Eggleston Hill Road. There will be a beginner ride (8ish miles)\, an intermediate ride (12-14 miles)\, and an advanced ride (18+ miles). The rides will be a mix of singletrack and the Westside Overland Trail. \nOn Sunday\, we will have group rides at Harris Hill State Forest. Rides begin at 11:00\, and we will meet at the main parking area on Harris Hill Road. The beginner ride will be 8-10 miles\, the intermediate ride will be 12-14 miles\, and the advanced ride will be 20+ miles. The rides will be a mix of singletrack and the Eastside Overland Trail. \nThere will be a working outdoor shower and port-a-johns for those who are camping at Loud over the weekend. We encourage you to bring your own food and beverages\, but you can also grab dinner at the Green Door Tavern or at Guppy’s Restaurant. \nWe can’t wait to see you for this mega adventure in the CHQ!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/chq-adventure-weekend/
LOCATION:Loud Performance\, 4818 NY-430\, Bemus Point\, 14712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260306T220744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T220744Z
UID:10027011-1786730400-1786741200@mychq.org
SUMMARY:Ion Sky @ Big Inlet Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Join Ion Sky for your largest variety of music.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/ion-sky-big-inlet-brewing-company-2/
LOCATION:Big Inlet Brewing\, 6169 Elm Flat Rd.\, Mayville\, 14757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ion Sky":MAILTO:grav7785@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20251218T180001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180001Z
UID:10023688-1786734000-1786744800@mychq.org
SUMMARY:Vintage Rumble 2026 - Day 1
DESCRIPTION: Vintage Rumble 2026 – Day 1Friday\, August 14\, 2026 • Stateline Speedway \nStep back in time and feel the roar of racing history at Vintage Rumble 2026\, a two-day celebration of nostalgia\, horsepower\, and classic Americana! Friday kicks off an unforgettable weekend of vintage racing\, live music\, and retro style at Stateline Speedway. \n Vintage Racing at Its Best \nSix iconic vintage divisions will hit the clay for qualifying and feature action\, showcasing the machines that built short-track racing: \n– Open Modifieds– Vintage Modifieds (Qualifying Heats Only on Friday)– Late Models– Super Stocks– Sportsman– Pure Stocks \n Weekly Racing in Action \nAlongside the vintage lineup\, Friday also features Stateline’s weekly racing stars: \n– Outlaw Modifieds– RUSH Pro Mods– Mini Late Models– Challengers \nExpect packed fields\, side-by-side battles\, and classic dirt-track intensity all night long! \n Classic Car Cruise-In \nBring your ride and show it off! \nAll classic\, antique\, muscle\, and hot-rod owners are invited to be part of the Vintage Rumble Cruise-In. Park on display\, meet fellow enthusiasts\, and enjoy the night wrapped in chrome and nostalgia. \n Classic Rock Concert \nThe night doesn’t end when the checkered flag falls—stay for a live Classic Rock Concert to close out Day 1. Good vibes\, great music\, and an electric atmosphere. \n Overnight Parking & Camping \nTurn it into a full weekend getaway:Overnight parking available Thursday through Sunday \nRVsCamping TrailersTents
URL:https://mychq.org/event/vintage-rumble-2026-day-1/
LOCATION:Stateline Speedway\, 4150 Kortwright Rd\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stateline Speedway":MAILTO:newstateline15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260421T205120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T205120Z
UID:10028329-1786786200-1786797000@mychq.org
SUMMARY:The 2026 Striders Runner of the Year Series
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Striders Runner of the Year Series is officially underway!  \nWe kicked off the series this past weekend with our annual St. Pat’s Dash — and what a great start to the season!  But don’t worry… you can STILL compete in the 2026 Runner of the Year (ROTY) Series! \n\n All you need to start earning points is an active Striders Athletic Club membership. That’s it! Click the link to get your membership today!\nhttps://runsignup.com/…/ChautauquaStridersAthleticClubTEST\n Next race in the series: 1891 Run for the Fredonia Opera House The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center\nThank you to our series sponsor\, UPMC Chautauqua\, for supporting local running and helping make this season possible.\n\nHere’s this year’s race calendar!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/the-2026-striders-runner-of-the-year-series/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Multiple Venues (See Event Description)
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260424T005835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T005835Z
UID:10028378-1786788000-1786795200@mychq.org
SUMMARY:Historic Tours: Jamestown's Industrial Past
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the foundation of Jamestown’s industries on this walking tour. Beginning at the Fenton History Center and progressing through the pioneer period to the early 1900s\, and never leaving the area around Brooklyn Square. \nParticipants will meet at the Fenton History Center at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Fenton History Center conducts historic walking tours from June to August. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Participants can pre-register online\, at the Fenton\, or by phone at 716-664-6256. There is a limit of 20 people for each tour. \nFor the first time\, we are introducing the Full Circuit History Pass\, which provides individual access to all of the Fenton Historic Walking Tours throughout the 2026 season. Each pass is valid for one person. The cost is $50 for members and $80 for non-members. \nThank you to our sponsors: Rodgers Land Surveying\, Ahlstrom Schaeffer\, and Weber Knapp
URL:https://mychq.org/event/historic-tours-jamestowns-industrial-past-2/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20251117T162729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T162729Z
UID:10023063-1786788000-1786798800@mychq.org
SUMMARY:Cassadaga Kids Triathlon
DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids that want to TRI something new\, challenge themselves\, and enjoy the world of multi-sport. We believe that triathlon is one of the greatest lifetime sports ever created and invite your children\, grandchildren\, nieces\, nephews and neighbors to fall in love with lifetime fitness\, health and well-being. Held in the beautiful lakeside community of Cassadaga\, NY.\, just off of I-90\, one hour south of Buffalo\, NY and 1 hour north of Erie\, PA. \n\nFor ages 4 – 15 \n\n100meter swim\, 3 mile bike\, 1 mile run. \nFor more detail visit: https://runsignup.com/…/Cassadaga/CassadagaKidsTriathlon
URL:https://mychq.org/event/cassadaga-kids-triathlon/
LOCATION:Cassadaga Beach\, 36 Park Ave\, Cassadaga\, 14718\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilson Endurance Sports":MAILTO:coachmarkwilson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20250821T020218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T020218Z
UID:10020815-1786788000-1786802400@mychq.org
SUMMARY:Surge Soccer Clinic 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/surge-soccer-clinic-2026/
LOCATION:NorthLake Family Rec Center\, 38 Nichols Ave\, Westfield\, 14787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northlake Surge Soccer Club":MAILTO:SurgeSoccerClubNY@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260126T204907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T204907Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Chapel "Laundromat Love"
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Dunkirk Laundromat every third Saturday of the month from 11 AM – 1 PM to care for your laundry free of charge! See the flyer for details!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/harvest-chapel-laundromat-love/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Dunkirk Laundromat\, 123 Lakeshore Dr E\, Dunkirk\, 14048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chairities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harvest Chapel":MAILTO:ruthann@harvestchapelfmc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260409T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T185715Z
UID:10027760-1786791600-1786813200@mychq.org
SUMMARY:17th Annual A Stir of Artists
DESCRIPTION:We are Artists from WNY and PA All items are handmade by the artist displaying them. There will be a variety of different items available for purchase. Paintings\, jewelry\, wood carving\, glass vases\, and so much more!! Our Art is made from our hearts with hopes that your purchase will be loved by you or gifted to someone.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/17th-annual-a-stir-of-artists/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Bemus Point Village Park\, 1 Lakeside Dr.\, Bemus Point\, 14712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Markets & Yard Sales
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Stir of Artists":MAILTO:ASOABP@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260123T180111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T180111Z
UID:10024433-1786791600-1786816800@mychq.org
SUMMARY:A Voice Fore A Child Charity Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:A Voice Fore A Child Charity Golf Tournament allows community members to come together for abused and neglected children while enjoying an 18-hole\, scramble format tournament. \nYou can help us reach our goal of providing a CASA volunteer to every abused or neglected child in foster care by golfing in or sponsoring the A Voice Fore A Child Charity Golf Tournament. \nThe tournament will be held on Saturday\, August 15 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Chautauqua Golf Club in Chautauqua\, NY. \nThis tournament will raise money to support our CASA volunteers including the recruitment\, training and support of new volunteers. The proceeds from this event goes towards helping abused and neglected children and will have an impact on our local community for years to come. \nOther tournament activities include a dinner\, golf contests\, basket raffle\, and a wine pull. \nRegistration starts at 11 a.m.Shotgun start at 12 p.m.Dinner and awards at 5:45 p.m. \nRegistration for a 4-some is $500. \nGolfer registration includes:1. Greens fees & cart.2. Refreshments on the course.3. Dinner at awards ceremony.4. Team picture & prizes. \nRegistration information coming soon! \nThere are many sponsorship opportunities available! For more information contact Kelly Fiorella at kfiorellacasa@gmail.com. \nCheck our website for updates! https://www.chautauquacasa.com/a-voice-fore-a-child-golf…
URL:https://mychq.org/event/a-voice-fore-a-child-charity-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Golf Club\, 4731 West Lake Rd\, Chautauqua\, 14722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="CASA of Chautauqua":MAILTO:casachautauqua@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T194611
CREATED:20260401T134041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T134041Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Mayville Bluegrass Festival @ Big Inlet Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Rails To Trails is proud to present the 2026 Mayville Bluegrass Festival ant Big Inlet Brewing! \nThe Mayville Bluegrass Festival returns as one day event Saturday\, August 15 with a bonus bluegrass event Sunday\, August 16. Camping will be available. \nLimited number of presale tickets available soon. This is an outdoor event\, there are some seats and tables\, but it’s advisable to bring your own lawn chairs. please\, no coolers and no pets. \nFood trucks available. \nTickets will also be available at Big Inlet Brewing \nStay tuned for the lineup coming soon. \nFREE Sunday Bonus Bluegrass Event! \nPhone/text 716.753.2800 or email wardwill@gmail.com for details \nClick on “going” for ticket notifications!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/2026-mayville-bluegrass-festival-big-inlet-brewing/
LOCATION:Big Inlet Brewing\, 6169 Elm Flat Rd.\, Mayville\, 14757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mayville Bluegrass Festival":MAILTO:wardwill@gmail.com
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