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Drug take back day set for Saturday

Community members are encouraged to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2: p.m. This event provides a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications. Local collection sites will be available at: Alstar EMS, 738 Monroe St., Dunkirk; and The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute Street, Jamestown. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, coordinated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), offers an important opportunity to prevent medication misuse and protect public health. By properly disposing of ...

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Trinity United Church of Christ sets free community meal GOWANDA — The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance on Saturday, May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up. The menu is burritos, yellow rice, corn, jello and cookies. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All donations are used to help other organizations in the Gowanda community. Everyone is welcome. The next meal is ...

Audubon’s “Breakfast With the Birds” is Saturday

JAMESTOWN — Residents are invited to a fun morning of birding and breakfast at Audubon Community Nature Center’s Breakfast with the Birds, Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Join Audubon staff and volunteers as they make a delicious pancake breakfast to go with a morning at the birdfeeders and ...

‘Echoes of the Hollywood’ planned for weekend in Gowanda

GOWNADA — Denver-based composer and artist Nathan Hall returns to his hometown of Gowanda to present a new original hour-long musical walking tour of the restored Hollywood Theater, which celebrates its 100th anniversary during the month of April. “Echoes of the Hollywood” is a historic, guided tour of the space that alternates with ten music performances throughout the theater’s spaces as audiences are led through the theater, including backstage, the balcony, and behind-the-scenes. Hall envisioned the work as a continuation of his explorations of specific WNY places and their ...

Author plans book signing Saturday

Local author, Shannon Buckley Moore, is pleased to announce a special book signing and meet-the-author event for her new book, “Feather in the Wind”. The event will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Next Chapter Bookstore, 12 Park Place, Fredonia. The story follows ...

Coming up …

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 CHQ Chamber State of the County breakfast DoubleTree by Hilton, 150 W. Fourth St., Jamestown, 8 a.m. $30 members, $36 non-members. Gathering with the County Executive will include the actual State of the County address, moderated question/answer session, breakfast. Register at www.chqchamber.org Dunkirk Community Cleanup City Pier, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Gloves, trash cans provided. Locations will be assigned at check-in. Refreshments for volunteers. Individuals, groups are welcome. Rain date April 23. For details, see revitalizedunkirk.com Cassadaga American ...