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SUNY to host ‘Douglass Day’ event honoring statesman

SUNY Fredonia will participate in a nationwide program honoring the legacy of 19th century author, orator and anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass. "Douglass Day," on Friday from noon to 3 p.m., is a celebration as well as a collective contribution to the preservation of Black American ...

Shakespeare Club hears about Norway wharf area

A recent meeting of the 2025-26 season of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club was hosted at the home of Joan Larson. President Karin Cockram welcomed Club members to the meeting. After a brief business meeting concluded, a paper by Cockram on “Bryggen” Bergen, Norway was presented. A summary ...

Scholarship opportunity announced for area students

State Sen. George Borrello announced that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships, two academic and two athletic. Scholarships are available to residents of the 57th Senate District who are current college ...

Coming up …

THURSDAY, FEB. 12 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. Patterson Library ...

Coming up …

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11 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. Prevention Works Wellness Initiative for Senior ...

WNYCO, Hillman Opera come together for Valentine’s Day concert

Eleven student vocalists at the State University of New York at Fredonia will be featured in a presentation of one of the world’s most beloved operas. The Western New York Chamber Orchestra in conjunction with the Hillman Opera, presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” ...