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Area residents can now apply for HEAP

New Yorkers can now begin applying for heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help defray the high cost of heating their homes during the winter. The program, known as HEAP, can provide up to $996 to eligible households, depending on how they heat their home. “Hardworking New Yorkers count on this assistance to help with their utility bills and keep their homes warm during the cold winter months,” said state Gov. Kathy Hochul. “That's why I fought hard to restore this funding and will continue to do everything in my power to help New York families apply ...

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TUESDAY, DEC. 2 Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provides educational information, opportunities to socialize, share experiences. Light refreshments. Free, open to stroke/head injury survivors and their families. Contact Julie Williams, coordinator, (716) 673-4618 for more information about attending. Chautauqua ...

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Valley Historical Society to meet today SINCLAIRVILLE — The Valley Historical Society will meet today at 6 p.m. at the Charlotte Center Church for their monthly meeting. The address is 66942 Charlotte Center Road. This meeting will be the annual Christmas dinner. All those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to share and their own table service. The business meeting will be to discuss future activities and speakers for the next year 2026. Election of officers will take place. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dayton Fire vote is Dec. 9 DAYTON — The annual election ...

Cornell encouraging purchase of local trees

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program encourages residents to consider choosing a locally grown and cut Christmas Tree this year as you celebrate the holidays.Purchasing a local tree helps support our agriculture industry. For more information on where to purchase your tree locally, visit Chautauqua Grown, our local farm-to-table directory, at www.cce.cornell.edu/Chautauqua. When choosing a tree, select a fresh tree that has springy branches, a strong scent, and doesn’t lose very many needles when shook. Avoid trees that have an off or pale color ...

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MONDAY, DEC. 1 Memory Cafe National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Free event for those with dementia or memory loss, caregivers or loved ones. Explore exhibits, enjoy refreshments followed by short program. Register at 716 484-2222. Patterson Library presents: Return of Culinary Creations 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 12 p.m. Prior to the event, come to the library to select a recipe to make for the group from the cookbook of the month. Robert H. Jackson Center presents: 80 years on:the Legacy of the Nuremberg Trials for Accountability Virtual event, ...

Hanging of the Greens is Thursday at SUNY

The traditional Hanging of the Greens will be on Thursday in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The two-hour event, hosted by Spectrum Entertainment Board and sponsored by the Student Association, begins at 6 p.m. There will be crafts for ...