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Library events planned for upcoming week

Weekly events at local libraries have been announced. Check each library’s website for details. — Tuesday: Little Adventurers for ages 0 to 7 and their grown-up at Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.; Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Public 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., Imaginarium after school elementary program at Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Sept. 29 with 20 members present. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “In the quiet hush of morning” and offered a prayer for the members and the lunch of hot dogs, salads and desserts. Thank you to Earl and Jeff for manning the grill. The “sign in” winners were Jay Clark, Janice Snyder and Annette Hoeber. The 50-50 winners were Ruth Sheeler, Harry Suski and Ginny Chesbro. Wheel of fortune lucky winners included Pauline, John ...

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SATURDAY, OCT. 10 Peek’n Peak Fall Festival 1405 Olde Road, Clymer. Over 100 vendors, farmers’ market. Kids’ zone: Balloon by Nat, pony rides 12 to 4 p.m. expERIEnce Children’s Museum 12 to 4. Pumpkin cannon. Ski lift rides, snowsports equipment sale. Car show, judging at 1 p.m. Live music with Tiny Music. All outlets are cashless. Fredonia Farmers’ Market Church Street, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits. Apple Butter Festival W. Portland Baptist ...

‘Knife’ film on Rushdie showing at Opera House

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie,” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. Inspired by ...

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FRIDAY, OCT. 9 Roblin Steel Coffee group Crossroads Diner, 2705 Main Road, Sheridan, 9 a.m. Former employees, families welcome. Brocton Portland Farmers’ Market Tri Parish Church back parking lot, 41 Main St., Brocton, (next to Country Fair), 12 to 6 p.m. For details, contact Debbie Harriger at 716-467-5439. (through end of October 2026) Robert H. Jackson Center presents: How Did it End? Nuremberg from a Historical Perspective Virtual event, 12 to 1 p.m. For ...

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THURSDAY, OCT. 8 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. Veterans 4 Christ coffee, fellowship Veterans 4 Christ office, 9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pokemon Club 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 p.m. Ages 8+. Snacks, battles, optional craft. Use library’s cards or bring own. Preregister. Call 716 934-3468. Patterson Library presents: Teen ...