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Chamber Choir Fest is Jan. 24

The Westfield High School Westwinds are preparing for the 29th Chamber Choir Festival, which will be Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. and is sponsored by the Westfield Academy and Central School. Eight different high schools will have small singing groups represented in an exciting public ...

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FRIDAY, JAN. 16 Alzheimer’s Association presents: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Hands-on tools for diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, social engagement. Handouts. For reservations, call 800 272-3900. Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons 536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens, YA patrons welcome for role-playing adventures. Contact Library Director for details 716 366-2511. Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Wine on the Trail Bentley Nature Preserve, 2960 Bentley Ave., Jamestown, 4 p.m. ...

Catholic Charities Appeal has $8 million goal

Officials and volunteers gathered this week to launch Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith, with a goal of raising $8 million by June 30. “Through more than 100 years of economic hardship, social change, and personal struggle, Catholic Charities has remained committed to serve anyone in need – regardless of faith, race or circumstance — with compassion and dignity,” said Daniel Mecca, Appeal 2026 chair. “The demand for these crucial programs and services continues to grow as we witness poverty affecting families in every corner ...

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Stokes to speak at Epiphany Tea event On Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. in Garland Hall behind Trinity Episcopal Church at 11 Day St., Fredonia, Patrick Stokes will be the guest speaker for the 93rd annual Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s Epiphany Tea. Stokes, a freelance photographer and a Fredonia High School and SUNY Fredonia graduate has volunteered and been a leader for several charity missions to help those in need in the war-torn areas of the Ukraine. He will be sharing the background of these groups, his part in their work, photos and artifacts. Following his sharing and ...

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THURSDAY, JAN. 15 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. Dunkirk Elks bingo Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Social Services Foster Parents informational session South County Office Building, 110 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 5:30 ...

Attorney to speak on advocacy during service

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple St. in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m., both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click on ...