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Re-Entry Hub Open House Thursday MAYVILLE – An open house will take place Thursday, March 28, from 1-3 p.m. at 1 South Erie St., (Old Assessor’s Office) where the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office CARES Re-Entry Hub will be located. Entrance is on the left side of the Mayville Village Building. Church sets free community meal GOWANDA — The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance on Saturday, April 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is goulash, tossed salad, bread ...

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Library plans April 6 eclipse event CASSADAGA — Looking forward to the Solar Eclipse on April 8? Cassadaga Branch Library will present an Eclipse Storytime for young children on Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m. “A Few Beautiful Minutes” by Kate Allen Fox will be read while enjoying eclipse-appropriate snacks and handing out the rest of our library's free glasses for the Monday event. Cassadaga Branch Library will be closed on Monday, April 8, to reduce local traffic. Laona egg hunts set for March 30 The Laona and town of Pomfret egg hunt will be on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at ...

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Water bills due by Monday in Hanover HANOVER — Town water customers are reminded that Monday is the last day for penalty free payments of outstanding water bills. Payments can be made at the Town Clerk’s Office, 68 Hanover Street, Silver Creek, during normal business hours. There is also a drop box located outside the building entrance. Payments can also be made online at paygov.us . Centaur Stride training volunteers SHERMAN — Do you love horses and always wanted to learn more? Centaur Stride received a grant from the Lake Shore Saving and Loan Community Grants to help ...

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Brocton-Portland Seniors meet Tuesday BROCTON — Brocton-Portland Seniors met on Feb. 27 at Tri-Church with 42 members and one guest present. Emma McBride was welcomed as a new member. President Margaret Jagoda opened the meeting with a prayer by Christine Gilardo and Doug Chatley's Pledge of Allegiance by members, followed by a tureen lunch. There were three birthdays. It was noted that members Pauline Johnson and Sue Schrantz passed away recently. Bingo and 50-50 drawings were held. Details for the deluxe bus trip to Lancaster, Pa., in October were announced. Robin Carr has ...

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Bunny visits story time CASSADAGA — Cassadaga Branch Library Story Time presents Hannah and her bunny on Saturday March 30. The event begins at 11 a.m. Turkey dinner set for April 27 WESTFIELD — The Kiwanis Club of Westfield-Ripley will be hosting its annual turkey dinner on Saturday, April 27, at the Westfield YWCA at 58 S. Portage St. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children age 6 to 12 and free for those under 5. Take-out or eat-in options available. Call 716-753-6098 or 716-326-2752 for tickets, which are also available at the door and at 35 E. Main St. All proceeds ...

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Sinclairville, Westfield Village Elections today Sinclairville and Westfield are holding elections today for village officials. According to the Board of Elections website, polls will be open from noon to 9 p.m. In Westfield, Johanna Kelley and Blake Maras are running for two trustee seats. Both candidates are listed on both the Democratic and Republican lines. In Sinclairville, James Bailey and Jon Desnerck are both running unopposed for two-year terms. Hanover Garden Club plans presentation SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club will give a presentation ...