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Library events set for the week

Weekly events at local libraries have been announced. Check each library’s website for details — Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. — Tuesday: Little Adventurers babies, toddlers, preschoolers with grown-ups at Ahira Hall Library, 37 W. Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; 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., Imaginarium elementary ...

Area author releases ‘Lost Gold of Chautauqua’

“The Lost Gold of Chautauqua: The Treasure of the Future Lies in the Mystery of the Past”
by T.F. Herr, a Chautauqua County resident, is the latest book release from NFB Publishing of Buffalo. For more than two centuries, whispers of lost gold have haunted the rugged depths of Chautauqua Creek Gorge. In the turmoil of the French and Indian War, a military payroll vanished into the wilderness — and into legend. When George Evans IV discovers a 200-year-old journal penned by his own ancestor, he becomes the heir to a mystery that has shadowed the Button-Evans family for ...

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SATURDAY, MAY 16 Audubon Community Nature Center bird banding 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, pavilion on west side of ACNC property, drop by during the time period of 7 to 11 a.m. Watch how they capture migrating and resident birds, fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh and then release them. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets won’t be opened. No reservations required. Clymer Tulip Festival Wooden Shoe 5K run/walk registration at 7:30 a.m., begins 9 a.m. for walkers/runners, 9:30 a.m. kids’ run at Clymer Central School track. $20. ...

Department of Mental Hygiene partners with Chautauqua Institution

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene (CCDMH) has announced a new partnership with Chautauqua Institution to strengthen mental health awareness and support across the Institution’s campus. This collaborative initiative will equip staff across all departments with the knowledge and confidence to recognize and respond to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Through Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), employees will learn practical strategies to support individuals in crisis as well as those showing ...

County notes recycling opportunities

The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities (DPF) Landfill Division is calling on all residents to renew and strengthen their commitment to recycling and waste reduction — simple actions with a profound and lasting impact on our local environment and economy. Why Your Small Actions Matter Recycling and waste reduction serve as cornerstones of environmental health, offering benefits that extend far beyond the bin. Waste Reduction: Decreases the volume of material entering landfills, helping extend their lifespan and reduce long-term costs. Pollution Prevention: Diverts ...

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THURSDAY, MAY 14 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 presents: Book Talk 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Come to the Table Auction Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham St., Celoron, doors open 5 p.m., live auction 6:30 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, raffles, live entertainment, cash bar, more. Tickets $20, include ...