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Lecture to explore the impact of McClurg family on Westfield

Lecture to explore the impact of McClurg family on Westfield The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present the next program in its 2026 Here & There – Chautauqua County History, Travelers and Memories series on Thursday at 7 p.m. The design of the Village of ...

Brown Bag series concludes Wednesday

The Fredonia Brown Bag Lunch Series at the State University of New York at Fredonia will present Associate Professor Peter Tucker on “Creative Placemaking.” The event, the final in the Fredonia Brown Bag Lunch Series for the year, will take place on Wednesday at noon, in Williams Center ...

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MONDAY, MAY 4 Memory Cafe National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. For people living with memory loss plus caregivers, family. Experience museum’s interactive touch-screen exhibits, theater presentations at own pace. Socialize, refreshments. Complimentary event. Guest presenters. Pre-register at ComedyCenter.org/MemoryCafe. TLV Grief Support Group TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 104, 10:30 a.m. Six sessions: April 6, 20, May 4, 18, June 1, 15. Contact TLV office, 716 366-2306. Patterson Library presents: Culinary Creations 40 S. Portage ...

Battle of Books in Ripley more than a good read

RIPLEY — When the Chautauqua Institution canceled this year's Battle of the Books event, Ripley School students decided the battle must go on. On March 30, four teams from Ripley and one from Brockton held their own Battle of the Books, hosted by RCS. "When the Chautauqua Institution ...

Silver Creek Seniors meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on April 28 with 23 members present. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. He then welcomed Judy Hahn back. The lunch was three excellent soups, macaroni salad and several delicious desserts. Winners of the door prizes were Elaine Wojda, Janice Snyder and Lorrie Newman. 50-50 winners were Jeff Struwe, Janice, and Dixie Carlson. Wheel of fortune lucky winners included Joan Suski, Deanna Borrello, Ruth Sheeler, Janice, Elaine, and Earl Sheeler. Elaine called bingo and ...

Civil Air Patrol responds in region

Civil Air Patrol’s New York Wing was activated by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) in response to a distress beacon activation on March 31. Members of Western New York Group utilized their skills, training, and resources to locate the emergency transmitter. Due to the ...