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THURSDAY, APRIL 2 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 books. Benjamin Prescott Chapter of DAR meeting (Daughters of the American Revolution) Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Church St., Fredonia, 4 p.m. Contact Barbara Pietro at ...

Local advocates coordinate drive for World Down Syndrome Day

Amy Pembridge can’t wait for March 21, 2027. That’s because March 21, 2026, more than fulfilled Pembridge’s expectations for her fundraising event in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day that gathered socks to donate to a company dedicated to addressing an increasing need for many throughout the community. Though the primary purpose was to gather these donations, the event had other effects such as igniting a day of community connection, while recognizing the strength of those with Down Syndrome. The event was coordinated by Pembridge in collaboration with Mayor Kim Ecklund ...

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 ...