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County notes recycling opportunities

The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities (DPF) Landfill Division is calling on all residents to renew and strengthen their commitment to recycling and waste reduction — simple actions with a profound and lasting impact on our local environment and economy. Why Your Small Actions Matter Recycling and waste reduction serve as cornerstones of environmental health, offering benefits that extend far beyond the bin. Waste Reduction: Decreases the volume of material entering landfills, helping extend their lifespan and reduce long-term costs. Pollution Prevention: Diverts ...

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THURSDAY, MAY 14 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. Patterson Library presents: Book Talk 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Come to the Table Auction Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron, doors open 5 p.m., live auction 6:30 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, raffles, live entertainment, cash bar, more. Tickets $20, include ...

Mel Brooks’ archives coming to Comedy Center

The National Comedy Center will become the home of famed comedian Mel Brooks’ career archives. The announcement comes with the 99-year-old Brooks’ newest film, Spaceballs II, coming out in theaters April 27. Brooks’ career archives are one of the most comprehensive collections of comedic creative material ever preserved. The archive comprises nearly 150,000 creative and production documents and more than 5,000 photographs, many never-before-seen. It offers an unparalleled record of Brooks’ creative life and the development of works that transformed American comedy and culture ...

SUNY alumnus Usifer nominated for Tony Award

Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards were announced on May 5, and State University of New York at Fredonia alumnus Brian Usifer is a nominee. In the category of Best Orchestrations, Usifer was nominated for his work on the first Broadway revival of the musical “Chess.” He also serves as ...

Community Notebook

Meat bingo Saturday at Fredonia legion The Sons of the American Legion Post 59 at 156 E. Main in Fredonia will have its We've Got The Meats! Bingo & Raffle from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There will be more than $1,500 in giveaways, food, fun, drink specials and a 50-50 drawing. Sheridan auxiliary holds meeting SHERIDAN — The Sheridan VFW Auxiliary, Post 6390 met Monday and conducted its business meeting concerning donations for May, assigned members to chair various program committees and discussed the Memorial Day Ceremony at the cemetery. A member is making a wreath to be placed on the ...

Comedian Brings ‘First Farewell Tour’ To Jamestown

JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua Lake Men of Integrity want to see guys take their girls out on a date, whether they’re newly dating or been together for 40 years. They’ve set up the entertainment. Comedian Jeff Allen will be performing at the Reg Lenna on Friday, May 15. Allen likes the ...