Katie Peterson and Sarah Goebel will teach gammaldans (old dances) bygdedans (village dances) as well as new dances. The focus will be on waltz, schottis, reinlender and polka. Hambo will also be reintroduced. Singles and couples are welcome. Beginners welcome! The group changes partners ...

August 30: — 1902 — In a light-hearted yet competitive event, the married men of Busti defeated the single men in a baseball game by a score of 20 to 17. This game was a reflection of the community spirit and camaraderie that has long been a part of local life in Chautauqua County.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 TOPS NY No. 890 meeting 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 716 680-0313. Dunkirk Farmers’ Market Dunkirk Senior ...

August 28: 1802 — John McHenry became the first known child born in Chautauqua County, in the town of Westfield. This birth signaled the beginning of a growing population in the county, which would continue to expand in the years to come. 1908 — The influential naturalist Roger Tory ...

The City of Dunkirk’s Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series continues today, Aug. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. with Furious George. The event, held at Point Gratiot Park, is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL), Lawley Insurance and DFT Communications. Furious George is ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Tuesday, Aug. 20 with 28 members and 2 guests present. Vice President Janice Snyder opened the meeting with the Pledge to the flag and all singing God Bless America. She then welcomed guests Gary and Francis Sargent. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read ...