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Alzheimer's Association, WNY Chapter Memory Walk, registration: 9 a.m., walk: 10 a.m. Chautauqua Institution, Turner Community Center, Chautauqua. Annual Memory Walk raises funds for important programs and services for those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia throughout the eight counties of WNY. Money raised at Memory Walk support local Alzheimer programs and services. After each walk, participants can enjoy music, food, and raffles. To join the Association in taking steps to end Alzheimer's, visit www.memorywalkwny.com or call us at 626-0600.
Run for Liberty, 10 a.m., Audubon Center & Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Cost: $20 ($18 by early registration deadline, Sept. 18). 5K Trail Run/Walk fund-raiser for care of Jamestown Audubon's non-releasable Bald Eagle, Liberty.
Fredonia Farmer's Market, 8 a.m., to 1 p.m., Church St, in front of Village Hall.
Rotary Blood Screening, 6:30 to 9:20 a.m., Dunkirk Middle School. Pre-registration required, call 363-3917.
Ahira Hall Library Saturday Storytime, 11 a.m. to noon, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Young children welcome for books, stories, games, puppets.
Piano Experience, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mason Hall. A day full of activities for high school pianists. Meet Fredonia's piano faculty, perform in a master class (by taped audition), attend workshops and performances, play in piano ensemble, meet other young pianists, and more. Open to all high school pianists, particularly ideal for students who may be considering auditioning for admission to the SUNY Fredonia School of Music. Visit www.fredonia.edu/music/community/piano.asp.
Chautauqua County Hiking Club, 1 p.m., Point Gratiot Shoreline, Dunkirk. Meet at entrance of Point Gratiot Park; easy hike, to circle the park and shorelines. Coordinator: Tom Bingham. Call 673-1434.
Free Movie Night, 7 p.m., Cassadaga Community Baptist Church, 25 Maple Ave, Cassadaga. Featured film: "Fireproof." This is a free event open to the public. All are welcome.
Flag Retirement Ceremony, 11 a.m., Dunkirk Firemans Training Grounds. Any soiled and unserviceable American Flags will be disposed at this event. The public is invited to bring their flags for proper disposal. Flags can also be dropped off at the Dunkirk Memorial Post 62, 211 Central Ave or the Acquavia Post on Lake Shore Drive.
Garment Gallery, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (Monday to Friday) 135 Central Ave. Open Saturday from 10 a.m., to 3 p.m. Gently-used clothes for whole family. Bag sale, $5 first week of every month.
Saturday Bingo, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Hall, 1020 Central Ave., Dunkirk. All paper games with larger payouts. Games include: Casino, Progressive (up to $1,199), Red, White & Blue - 70/60/50 split and Pull tabs available.
Fall Fitness Classes, 9 a.m. (MTWFSa) and 5:30 p.m. (MWTh), Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St. One-hour class includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training and low-impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
Sunday, September 27
St. Joseph Altar and Rosary Society Annual Card Party, 12:30 to 4 p.m., parish center. Luncheon, door prize, tables prizes, money raffle and 50/50 raffle. Admission: $5. Board games can be played instead of cards. Parking in rear for early arrivals. Replaces the monthly Dessert Card Party for September only. For reservations, call Jeanne Seybold, 679-1677. Leave name and number if there is no answer.
Benefit Concert, 3 p.m., Silver Creek Central School auditorium, 1 Dickinson St. To aid flood victims of Silver Creek and Gowanda. Performing: The Dave Golando Big Band, The Big Bore Brass, The Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Choirs, Silver Creek High School Chorus. Reception immediately following with Chinese auction. Cash or checks accepted - checks made out to "The Silver Creek Flood Relief" with "Benefit Concert" on memo line. For more information, contact Bud Lowery, 934-7734, tubamanbud@gmail.com or www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com.
Beef on Weck Dinner, noon to 3 p.m. or sold out, Fredonia Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 219 Central Ave, Fredonia. Cost: Adults - $6 Children - $5.50 (10 & under). Take-outs available. Would you like us to deliver to you? No problem, just give us a call , 679-1501 before Sunday to reserve your order. Meal includes: Sandwich, tossed salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, dessert and beverage. Questions, please call the church, 679-1501.
Northern chautauqua County Club Associates Regular Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Kosciuszko Club, 252 Nevins Street, Dunkirk.
Monday, September 28
Adult Grief Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia First United Methodist Church. Provides an opportunity for those who have experienced a major loss to gather to express their feelings and to support one another in a caring way. Because of the confidentiality and the sensitive nature of the group, it will be closed to new members after the Oct. 5 meeting. To register, call the church at 679-1513 or Carole at 679-7766.
Steel Workers Organization Active Retirees (SOAR) Special Meeting, noon, Pizza Hut. All retired steelworkers are welcome to attend. Reservations required by Sept. 24. Call Lucille Rizzo at 673-1565.
NY Telephone Retirees and Former Co-Workers Monthly "Get-to-Gether," 10 a.m., Bob Evans Restaurant. For reservations, call 366-3401.
Diabetes Support Group, 6:30 p.m, Brooks Memorial Hospital's Cafeteria ground floor. This group will meet on the last Monday of each month. The group is geared to support those who have or know of some one with diabetes. New members are welcome. For more information contact Linda Walters, RN 363-7296.
Sheridan Historical Society Regular Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m., Sheridan Town Hall. All are welcome. Call 672-2201 for more information.
Grief Support Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Room #22, First United Methodist Church of Fredonia, 25 Church Street (across from the Barker Commons Gazebo), Fredonia. These meetings will provide an opportunity for healing after a loss. Due to the nature of the group, this session will be closed to new members after the second meeting on Oct. 5. To register please call Carole Ricker at 679-7766.
Line Dancing Class, 1 p.m. - Beginners. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Advanced Beginners. Fredonia-Pomfret Grape Belt Senior Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia. Jean Sutton instructor. Beginners welcome to join. Soft-soled shoes only. Call 672-2891 for additional information.
Monday Coffee Hour, 10:15 a.m. Fredonia-Pomfret Grape Belt Seniors Exercise Class get-together following 9 a.m. class at Fredonia-Pomfret Senior Center, 32 Moore Ave., Fredonia.
The Dunkirk-Fredonia Lions Club Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m., The White Inn, Fredonia. Suzanne Sawyer from Hospice of Chautauqua County will be the guest speaker. For more information call 672-8509 or 366-7634.
Garment Gallery, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (Monday to Friday) 135 Central Ave. Open Saturday from 10 a.m., to 3 p.m. Gently-used clothes for whole family. Bag sale, $5 first week of every month.
Line Dancing Lessons, Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Franklin Ave., Dunkirk. Beginners: 6 to 7 p.m., Advanced Beginners: 7 to 8 p.m., Intermediate: 8 to 9 p.m. Soft-soled shoes only. All ages welcome. Call Connie for additional information at 673-1438.
Fall Fitness Classes, 9 a.m. (MTWFSa) and 5:30 p.m. (MWTh), Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St. One-hour class includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training and low-impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
"ZUMBA" Dance Fitness Classes, 6 to 7 p.m., Community Room downstairs at the First United Methodist Church of Fredonia, 25 Church Street (across from the Barker Commons Gazebo). Each class is $6.
Coming events
Wednesday, September 30
Auxiliary of Brooks Memorial Hospital Luncheon Meeting, noon, Shorewood Country Club, Dunkirk. Speaker Dr. Jennifer Ouweleen will discuss hospice care. Reservations required, call Joanna at 366-2973.
Dunkirk Elks Lodge #922 Monthly Card Party, 1 p.m., 428 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Soup & sandwich: $5. Table prizes and 50/50 raffle. Reservations required. Call 366-1110 after 5 p.m.
Friday, October 2
Home School Day, 10 a.m., to noon, Audubon Center & Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Cost: $5 Topic: Creatures of the Night. Children will move through stations to learn about nocturnal animals. Older kids will participate in general activities from 10 to 11 a.m., then join the First Friday Lunch Bunch to hear the Wildlife Biologist. Reservations required by Wednesday, Sept. 30: call 569-2345.
Thursday, October 8
Little Explorers/Nature Detectives, 10 a.m. to noon, Audubon Center & Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Cost: $5 for Audubon members; $7 non-members. Children aged 3 to 8 attend with a favorite grownup. Program: Seeds 'n' Such. Reservations required by Thursday, Oct. 8: call 569-2345. Walk-ins may be accepted, but might not be able to participate in craft and/or snack.
Sunday, October 11
Sunday Gala, Lunch, 12:30 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center. Menu: Soup, ham sandwiches, macaroni salad, baked beans, dessert and coffee. Snacks, punch, bingo, cards. Doors open at 11 a.m. Donation: $2. To make reservations, call 366-7530, before noon on Oct. 9.
