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Christmas With the Critters at Audubon is Dec. 29

JAMESTOWN — You have two opportunities on Monday, Dec. 29 to get acquainted with Audubon Community Nature Center’s (ACNC) Animal Ambassadors. Come to Christmas With the Critters in the morning, 10 to 11:30 a.m., or afternoon, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Participate in a live animal program, explore ...

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Cookie walk set for Saturday Dunkirk Senior Center cookie walk is scheduled for Saturday. The event will be at 45 Cliffstar Court, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. Walk through cookie lane, choose favorite homemade cookies, homemade coffee cakes. Veterans 4 Christ gather Saturday BROCTON On Saturday at 10 a.m. at Tri-Church Parish, Veterans 4 Christ is providing a no charge brunch for all veterans, active-duty military and a guest. Tri-Church Parish is located at 41 E. Main Street in Brocton. It is handicap accessible. Saturday's brunch will be provided by Gospel Church ...

Short story, poetry winners announced by center

WESTFIELD — The Lakeshore Center for the Arts has announced its winners for the second annual short story and poetry contest. Entries were received from around the country, from North Carolina, Massachusetts and Virginia. Judging was conducted blindly so that everyone was evaluated equally. This is the second annual Literary Contest hosted by Lakeshore Center for the Arts and part of their writing program, which was supported by a grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, enabling them to expand in 2025 and add their first Annual Western New York Writers Conference on ...

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17 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. First United Presbyterian Church Advent recital 19 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk, 12 p.m. Featured artist: Trevor Napoli, organ. The public is cordially invited to these free recitals. 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 ...

Mayville Seniors name officers

Mayville Senior Citizens recently had its installation of officers for 2026. From left are Darlene Harper, 2nd Vice President; Janet Loomis, Assistant Secretary; Linda Anderson, 1st Vice President; Fran Miller, Assistant Treasurer; Robin Carr, President; Kathie Sukalac, Treasurer and Darlene Barney, Secretary.

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Sunday breakfast this weekend Forest Lodge 166 F&AM will be holding its monthly Sunday Family Breakfast this weekend from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This all-you-can-eat breakfast will consist of eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee, and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $13, children, 5-12, $6 and those under 5 are free. This breakfast is open to the public, and everyone is welcome and cordially invited to attend. Anyone with interests in, or has questions about Free Masonry will be given a tour of the building at the ...