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Wdowiasz offers Juneteenth proclamation

Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz offered a proclamation for Juneteenth. She stated that “Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned of their freedom — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — and stands as a defining moment in our nation’s ongoing pursuit of justice, equality, and human dignity.” Wdowiasz went on that “Juneteenth causes us to honor the strength, resilience, and cultural contributions of African Americans, whose stories and achievements remain deeply rooted and grounded in the fabric of ...

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Veterans 4 Christ meet Saturday Veterans 4 Christ are ready to meet on Saturday, June 20. The event includes a free homemade brunch with Paula's Donuts for veterans, active-duty military and immediate family. The event is at 10 a.m. in Tri-Church Parish in Brocton. The speaker is unknown. The atmosphere is fun, conversation, camaraderie and plenty of food. Call Wes Tessey at (716) 640-9883 if you have any questions. County Fair clarifies ticket information Chautauqua County Fair officials clarified ticket information in a news release this week. Demolition Derby tickets are ...

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Coming up … Find more events in our listings at observertoday.com THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039. FeedMore Farm Market Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce, everything under $5. Accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off). North East Arts Council ...

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Father’s Day breakfast planned in Fredonia Forest Lodge 166 F&AM will be holding its Annual Father’s Day Breakfast, on Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This all-you-can-eat breakfast will consist of eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee, and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $13, children, 5-12, $6 and youth under 5 are free. This breakfast is open to the public, and everyone is welcome and cordially invited to attend. Anyone with interests in, or has questions about Free Masonry will be given a tour of the ...

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Tops NY 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 Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted. TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting Tri-Church, 35 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to ...

County team accepts award on Elder Abuse Awareness Day

MAYVILLE — Chautauqua County leaders and community partners gathered Monday outside the Chautauqua County Courthouse to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. During the ...