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THURSDAY, APRIL 16 CHQ Professionals coffee meetup 3 Lakes Cafe, 11 S. Main St., Cassadaga, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Drop in any time within the hour for coffee, conversation, community connection. 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. Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s ...

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Veterans 4 Christ brunch is Saturday BROCTON — Veterans 4 Christ will be holding a brunch on Saturday. Veterans, active duty military and their plus one are welcome. The brunch is held at Tri-Church Parish in Brocton at 10 a.m. Tri-Church Parish is handicap accessible with air conditioning. The food is homemade and delicious! Of course, we serve the famous Paula Donuts. We would like to thank Paula's Donuts for their generosity at providing the donuts each month. There is no cost for this brunch but donations are always accepted but never mandatory. At this time there is not a guest ...

Final Sheridan flea market this weekend

SHERIDAN — The last flea market of the season will be at the VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20. The hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. A huge thank you goes out to the VFW for hosting the market every month. And, another huge thank you to the OBSERVER for printing the press releases. The VFW again will be offering two free fish dinners. Just come and shop at the flea market and fill out a ticket. No purchase is necessary for the free dinners. In addition to the flea market and Friday night fish fry, Rene will be offering her scrumptious homemade breakfast ...

SUNY JCC plans student, faculty recitals

JAMESTOWN — SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Music Department will showcase its student and faculty talent with two upcoming recitals on the Jamestown Campus. Both events are free and open to the public. The 2026 Student Recital will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, in Sheldon Center Room 138. The performance will feature JCC’s top student soloists presenting an eclectic mix of music spanning from Bach to Broadway and beyond. The program highlights the skill and versatility of the college’s student musicians across a variety of styles and genres. The 2026 Faculty ...

World-renowned saxophonist to visit JCC

SUNY Jamestown Community College will host acclaimed saxophonist Dr. Andy Wen for a three-day residency May 3-5, featuring live performances, lectures and a woodwind masterclass. All events are free and open to the public. The Jamestown Campus residency begins Sunday, May 3, when Wen joins ...

Libraries plan programming regarding Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease affects more than 7 million Americans — approximately 1 in nine adults age 65 and older — a figure expected to grow and one that does not yet account for those experiencing younger-onset dementia. In response, the Seymour Library has partnered with the Alzheimer's ...