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Striking up the band in Brocton

Submitted photo On Tuesday, March 31, the Brocton Portland Senior Citizens gathered for their monthly meeting at the American Legion J.W. Dill Post 434. Following a shared meal, the group enjoyed a special performance by members of the Brocton Central School District High School Band. Under ...

Area libraries set upcoming events

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 ...

Coming Up

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Mayville United Methodist Church spring rummage sale 81 S. Erie St., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. International New York Film Festival Diamond Globe Awards Robert H. Jackson Center, Cappa Theater, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also livestream. Community Wellness event Chautauqua Health and Fitness, 1170 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by E2CCB. Free health, fitness screenings including blood pressure checks, body composition assessments with Inbody analyzer, basic fitness evaluations, dynamic posture assessments. Handouts ...

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23 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. Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting Chautauqua County Airport, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown conference room, 10 a.m. Public welcome. Tea with HatTeas Marvin House, 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown. Luncheon featuring english scones, savory crepes, salad, dessert, coffee, tea. First 15 guests can wear historic hats. ...

Lecture Saturday focuses on women and voting

The Dunkirk Historical Museum presents a new lecture by City Historian Diane Andrasik on Saturday. Come and learn about suffragette Elnora Monroe Babcock and her fight for women's right to vote in the United States at the turn of the 20th century. This talk will include a history of Ms. ...

Grape Belt Seniors lists upcoming activities

Grape Belt Seniors meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for aerobics and weights class from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge. Must be a member to attend. New members are always welcome and it's $5 for the year. The next potluck luncheon will be on May 13 at 11:30 a.m. and members have to bring a dish to pass. Day trips coming up are the Yankee-Cleveland baseball trip on June 8. The group leaves from Walmart at 2 p.m. and returns at 1 a.m. July 16 is the Daredevils and Rapids trip. The group is going to visit the Daredevils museum, lunch buffet at the Griffon Brewery and ...