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THURSDAY, JUNE 25 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. Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting Luensman Overland Park, 7896 Thayer Road, Portland, 10 a.m. Public welcome. Warren Downtown Ribfest 200 block of Liberty Street, Warren, PA, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Beer garden sponsored by Southern Tier Brewing Co. Live local entertainment each day. North East Arts Council ...

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TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Tibetan Monks Closing Ceremony Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Station, 17 E. St., 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. $55. Mandala is dismantled in sacred ritual. Participants receive packet of sand, can join procession, to Lily Dale beach to disperse sand in lake, bringing peace to all. See www.lilydaleassembly.org for details. Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Theme-based stories, free play, activities, for babies, toddlers, preschoolers with their grown-up. Bring Your Stuffed Animal or Doll for a ...

Suspense author Corsi Staub to be in Lily Dale Saturday

LILY DALE — Lily Dale Assembly, the world’s largest center for the religion of Spiritualism, will welcome New York Times bestselling author Wendy Corsi Staub for a special appearance on Saturday. Staub, a Dunkirk native and acclaimed master of suspense, returns to her Western New York roots to connect with readers and celebrate her extensive literary career. The event offers a unique opportunity for fans to meet the prolific author of more than 90 novels, including her popular Lily Dale young adult mystery series, which features the historic community as its central setting. The ...

July, August events planned by library

SILVER CREEK — Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main St., has announced programming for the months of July and August. Programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required unless stated otherwise, to ensure enough seating and materials for all patrons attending the program. To register for programs, call the library at 716-934-3468, stop by 43 Main St., or visit www.andersonleelibrary.org and click on our events tab for easy online registration. You can also sign up for email/text reminders when you register online! The library will be closed on Friday, July 3 ...

Community Notebook

South Dayton music set for Wednesday SOUTH DAYTON — On Wednesday, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy Music in the South Dayton Gazebo by Barn Storm, modern/classic country and classic rock from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be hot dogs,cold sodas, home made cookies for sale or come early and have dinner at Zollinger's Restaurant. Mornings, Monday through Friday 7:30 - 8:30, Saturday 8 - 9 a.m. join the Village Library Coffee Hour that supports the Village Library. Saturday mornings the Farmers' Market sets up 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. next to the Depot selling baked goods, jams, vegetables, ...

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MONDAY, JUNE 22 13th annual AG Team United Way Golf Classic Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. tee-off. Lunch, dinner included with ticket purchase. See United Way website for details. Tibetan Monks creation of the Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala Lily Dale Auditorium 5 Melrose Drive, 9 a.m. throughout the day, evening. Free event. See www.lilydaleassembly.org for details. St. Vincent dePaul Society of Northern Chautauqua Mass, picnic Russell Joy Park, upper pavilion, 105 Howard St., Fredonia. Mass at 5 p.m., followed by picnic. All members of The ...