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Power Reiki course to be offered in Fredonia

A series of four Power Reiki classes taught by Reiki Master Cara Seekings will be on Sundays April 19 and 26 and May 3 and 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua, located at 222 Temple St. in Fredonia. This Japanese technique for de-stressing and relaxation, founded by  Mikao Usui in the early 20th century requires practitioners to lightly hover their hands over the body to release energy blocks and promote healing by channeling  "universal life force energy" Ki/CHI, acting as a conduit for energy, aiming to balance the ...

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Annual Taste of South event planned The Juneteenth 2026 Celebration Committee will be sponsoring the Annual Taste of the South on Friday, May 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk. Dinners will be take-out only. The Annual Taste of the South is a Southern style African American down home bar-b-que featuring for dinner a taste of many Southern dishes including bar-b-que ribs, bar-b-que chicken, shredded pork, macaroni and cheese, green beans with white potatoes, sweet potato casserole, Mama’s potato salad, macaroni salad, ...

United Arts Appeal accepting grant applications

The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA) is now accepting applications from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its 2026 Projects Pool Grants Program. Grants of up to $500 are available to quality arts programs and organizations as well as individual artists. Artistic ...

Speaker to discuss ‘New Neighbors’ effort

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple Street in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11am, both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click on ...

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Village planning brush pickup starting Monday 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 biodegradable bags or barrels and all limbs and brush be tied with twine. Limbs and brush must be cut no ...

April events set at Anderson-Lee Library

SILVER CREEK — Anderson-Lee Library, at 43 Main St., has announced programming for the month of April. Programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required unless stated otherwise, to ensure enough seating and materials for all patrons attending the program. To register for ...