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Cemetery Association to meet May 20 FORESTVILLE — The Arkwright Summit Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. May 20 at the James Prince residence, 2070 Route 83, Forestville. All interested are welcome. For information call 716-467-0886. Parks Commission meeting this week The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will be meeting on Thursday at 10 a.m. It will meet at the Chautauqua County Airport in the conference room. The public is welcome to attend.

Independent Bookstores Day celebrates 13th anniversary

LAKEWOOD — Good Neighbor Bookstore is happy to announce our participation in the 13th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! “This is our eighth year celebrating as owners of Lakewood’s Indie Bookstore.” said owner, Bob Lingle, “We believe in promoting all things local and are excited to showcase that effort once again this year.” Good Neighbor Bookstore is hosting local author TJ Buck, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Custom cookies will be supplied from Full Moon Rising Bakery. Exclusive items (signed books, and bookish items) will be available while supplies last. There will ...

The “Backstage Tours” at Emmitt Christensen Gallery at the State University of New York at Fredonia includes behind the scenes and in the classrooms. The exhibit of the work of the B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design program opened April 8 and will continue until Friday, from 8 a.m. ...

Silver Creek Seniors meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on April 14 with 22 members present. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. A blessing was given by Annette Hoeber. Randy then welcomed Judy Policella and Carol and Jeff Struwe. Tuesday’s lunch was sloppy joes, coleslaw and desserts. Winners of the door prizes were Elaine Hotelling, Annette Hoeber and Jan Policello. The 50-50 winners were Wayne Hotelling, Al Wilson and Elaine Wojda. Wheel of fortune lucky winners included Elaine, Lorrie Newman, Jeanne Blakely, Earl ...

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THURSDAY, APRIL 16 CHQ Professionals coffee meetup 3 Lakes Cafe, 11 S. Main St., Cassadaga, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Drop in any time within the hour for coffee, conversation, community connection. 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. Ahira Hall Memorial Library book sale 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 hardcover, fifty cents paperback, $1 DVD, 25 cents children’s ...

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Veterans 4 Christ brunch is Saturday BROCTON — Veterans 4 Christ will be holding a brunch on Saturday. Veterans, active duty military and their plus one are welcome. The brunch is held at Tri-Church Parish in Brocton at 10 a.m. Tri-Church Parish is handicap accessible with air conditioning. The food is homemade and delicious! Of course, we serve the famous Paula Donuts. We would like to thank Paula's Donuts for their generosity at providing the donuts each month. There is no cost for this brunch but donations are always accepted but never mandatory. At this time there is not a guest ...