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Grief support program starts later this month

No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. At this 13-week support group program, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. First Baptist Church Dunkirk is hosting a group Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. starting on Aug. 27 through Nov. ...

United Way announces 2026 campaign co-chairs

United Way of Chautauqua County is pleased to announce that David Maternowski of Dunkirk and Danielle Patti of Jamestown will serve as the volunteer Campaign Co-Chairs for its 2026 annual fundraising campaign. Held in the final months of each year, United Way’s annual fundraising campaign ...

Area libraries list events for week

Weekly events have been announced for local libraries. Check each library’s website for details. — Monday: Movie Monday at Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 5 p.m. — Tuesday: Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy Crafters at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.; Mahjong Club at Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 1 p.m. — Wednesday: Story Hour ages 2 to ...

Coming up …

SATURDAY, AUG 15 Chautauqua Lake Bassmasters Prendergast Boat Launch, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Team/Solo Open Bass Tournament. $100. Call 716 499-0747. Randolph Bicentennial Celebration Weekend Chautauqua County Humane Society presents: Double Dog Dare: Cats Don’t Care interactive game Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, 110 Mall Blvd., Lakewood Chautauqua Gran Fondo Departs from Mayville Lakeside Park 8 a.m. 3 routes - 97 km, 64km or 32 km. Opening day of Babe Ruth 13-year-old World Series Diethrick Park, 485 E. Falconer St., Jamestown. Series continues through Aug. ...

Garden Club visits home, welcomes new member

It was a perfect summer day when the Bud ‘n Bloom Garden Club visited the Brocton split-level home and gardens of member Marie Zambotti. Greeting the visitors, with their arms full of flowers from their gardens and elsewhere, was a circular garden full of brightly-colored perennials — ...

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FRIDAY. AUG. 14 Randolph Bicentennial Celebration Weekend Lakeshore Humane Society's 22nd Annual Giant Yard Sale - Early Bird Sale, Floral Hall, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This day only, with $3 admission. There will also be a bake sale, basket raffle, and hot dog sales. Also a special raffle for two hand-painted chairs (a dog & cat chair; a Bills chair). This event is LHS's biggest fundraiser of the year, as the organization works to help companion animals be safe and healthy, and find permanent, loving homes. For details, see ...