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City lists holiday schedule Dunkirk City Hall will be closed on Wednesday for Christmas Eve and Thursday for Christmas Day. As per the 2025 Curbside Collection Schedule, Rubbish in the Wednesday collection zone (District C) will be picked up as per usual schedule, Wednesday. Rubbish in the Thursday collection zone (District A) will be picked up on Friday. Rubbish in the Friday collection zone (District D) will be picked up on Saturday. Copies of the Curbside Collection Schedule, which are valid until Feb. 28 are still available in the City Clerk’s Office, City Treasurer’s ...

Cuthbert story collection earns acclaim

State University of New York at Fredonia Adjunct Lecturer Rebecca Cuthbert won a 2025 North American Book Award bronze medal for “Six O'Clock House & Other Strange Tales.” The story collection was published in January by Watertower Hill Publishing. According to the organization, "The ...

4-H member goes to leadership program

Chautauqua County 4-H teen Evie Woodis was one of 28 students from across New York and New England to be accepted into the state Animal and Agricultural Leadership Program through Cornell University. Youth will be introduced to all areas of animal science, gaining insights into the various ...

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MONDAY, DEC. 22 Sinclairville Library presents: Nighttime Story Hour 15 Main St., 6 p.m. “Polar Express…” Hot cocoa, cookies, paper craft. For ages birth +. Children encouraged to wear pajamas. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885. Holy Name meeting Lyceum, Pangolin Street, 6 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 23 Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. Christmas Potluck Dinner Crossings Christian Community Center, 328 Pine St., South Dayton, 5 to 7 p.m. Santa, gifts, activities, playroom for kids. Main meal provided, free to bring side dish ...

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FRIDAY, DEC. 19 Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons and Dragons 536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens and YA patrons welcome to join for role-playing adventures. Contact the library director at 716 366-2511. Wine on the Trail Dobbins Woods, 5273 Bly Hill Road, Asheville, 3:30 p.m. Join Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s conservationist Carol Markham, Bethany O’Hagan at the preserve. Bring own beer, wine or cocktail or other beverage of choice. Conversation follows. Patterson Library presents: Victor Mathews - Art in the Stacks 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. ...

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THURSDAY, DEC. 18 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. Anderson-Lee Library 101st birthday celebration 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Drop in anytime for cake, snacks, coffee, 101 wishes, history display. 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 ...