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THURSDAY, APRIL 30 Chautauqua County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board meeting Gerace Office Building, room 331, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville, 9 a.m. Open to public or via videoconference at https://chqgov.erbx.com/meet/sharpl 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. 2026 Dunkirk Festivals Event announcement 64 on the Pier, Dunkirk Pier, 4:30 p.m. D.J. Gould, free ...

Local author releases ‘Tangled Vines’ novel

Local author Catherine D’Agostino announces the release of her new novel, “Tangled Vines,” a gripping mystery set on Keuka Lake in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country. The story blends family tragedy, long-buried secrets, and a desperate quest to uncover the truth. “I like putting ...

Fredonia library plans exhibition in May

Fredonia’s Darwin R. Barker Library has announced its next local art exhibition, "Segments, Chance, Order — Mixed Media Sculpture by Thomas Golya." Golya's work has previously been exhibited both locally and nationally in the southwest and midwest. This will be the first public showing ...

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Brush collection set for village The village of Fredonia will be picking up limbs and yard waste beginning Monday at 7 a.m. Collection will continue until every village street has been completed. Bags and brush are collected separately by different crews. All items for collection must be at the curb no later than 7 Monday morning. In no case will there be a repeat collection of areas completed. All yard waste must be bagged or in barrels. The village encourages residents to use biodegradable bags or barrels and all limbs and brush must be tied with twine. Limbs and brush must be ...

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 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. League of Women Voters luncheon The White Inn, 52 E. Main St., Fredonia, 12 p.m. Featured speaker Jeff Winton, founder/chairman of Rural Minds, ™ will be introduced at 12:45 p.m. League members interested in attending the optional luncheon should see the recent newsletter for coupon and meal selection, payment. RSVP by April 20. Non-members ...

Clymer Tulip Festival includes 5K

CLYMER - The Clymer Tulip Festival is holding the Wooden Shoe 5K Run/Walk on May 16. The run/walk will work its way through the town of Clymer. The race starts at 9 a.m. for walkers and runners, while a 9:30 a.m. kids run will be held at the track at Clymer Central School. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Entry is $20 by cash or check made out to Clymer Central School. The Kiddie Dash costs $5. Those who register by May 1 will receive a t-shirt. For more information email jlegters@clymercsd.org. The race is sponsored by the SHAC Committee at Clymer Central School. “Clymer ...