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Jackson Center to host free speech talk Thursday

The Northern Chautauqua County Juneteenth Celebration Committee is planning the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon to be held at the State University of New York Williams Center, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia, on Monday, Jan. 19 at 11:45 a.m. The theme for the luncheon is “Different Roads, Shared Dreams.” The committee will also be presenting the Janice D. Slaton, Esq. scholarship. In addition to the scholarship presentation, the Committee is continuing with the “See Me” Literacy Drive that began in 2021 due to COVID-19. Attendees should feel free to bring a book to ...

Thule Lodge celebration notes completion of 118th year

FALCONER — The Thule Lodge is the Swedish organization formed 118 years ago in the Jamestown-Falconer area to help the Swedish immigrants when they settled in the U.S. Thule Lodge served to help the Swedish immigrants with housing, employment and schooling. Many of the Swedish people ...

Coming up …

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 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. 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 visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226. Alzheimer’s Association presentation: Understanding dementia Heritage Meeting Room, Smith Memorial Library, Chautauqua ...

4-H Green Tie Affair Fundraiser date announced

JAMESTOWN – Chautauqua County 4-H has announced the date for the 12th Annual 4-H Green Tie Affair Fundraiser. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Chautauqua County 4-H. It will be on Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel and the festivities will begin at 3 p.m. with a Bake Sale and Basket Raffle. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. and the famous pie auction will follow dinner. The pie list will be published prior to the event, and the pies will be on display at the event as well. Last year was our first year including gluten free pies in the pie auction and they were ...

Patterson Library lists January happenings

WESTFIELD — The Patterson Library, located at 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, has announced its January programs. The library will be open Monday, Jan. 19. It offers free events and programs. Registration is required unless stated otherwise Call/visit the library during open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m; Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p,m,; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Sundays. Call 716-326-2154. For adults: Join the monthly book clubs. Call to confirm dates; no registration is necessary. Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m; ...

Chili Cook-Off planned for Saturday in Fredonia

The second annual Great UUCNC Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday (with a snow-date of Jan. 24) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the meeting house of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua, 222 Temple St., Fredonia. Entries in three categories will be accepted: Vegetarian Chili, Meat Chili, and Non-traditional Chili The cost to enter is $10, which includes admission to the event. Experienced culinary judges will determine awards in each category, with an additional prize for People's Choice. Register to enter your favorite chili at ...