Community notebook

January 20, 2026

Sons of Legion won’t meet this month The regularly scheduled meeting of the Sons of the Legion on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 59 in Fredonia has been postponed. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 24. Humane Society meets Thursday Lakeshore Humane Society's monthly General Membership meeting rescheduled Due to weather conditions on the original date of Jan. 15, the Lakeshore Humane Society's monthly General Membership Meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 pm. It will be held at the Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens celebrate birthdays

January 17, 2026

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Jan. 13 with 16 members present and guests Julie (Chesbro) Sticek and Bob Chesbro. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. At the meeting the group celebrated birthdays ...

Weekly area library events set

January 17, 2026

Events at local libraries are listed for the upcoming week. Check each library’s website for details. JAN. 20 to 24 Tuesday: 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.; Eureka! at Ahira Hall Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.; After school - all ages Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday: Baby talk ages 0 to 2 at Sinclairville Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m.; Story Hour ages 2 to preschool at Sinclairville ...

Chamber Choir Fest is Jan. 24

January 17, 2026

The Westfield High School Westwinds are preparing for the 29th Chamber Choir Festival, which will be Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. and is sponsored by the Westfield Academy and Central School. Eight different high schools will have small singing groups represented in an exciting public ...

Coming up …

January 16, 2026

FRIDAY, JAN. 16 Alzheimer’s Association presents: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Hands-on tools for diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, social engagement. Handouts. For reservations, call 800 272-3900. Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons 536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens, YA patrons welcome for role-playing adventures. Contact Library Director for details 716 366-2511. Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Wine on the Trail Bentley Nature Preserve, 2960 Bentley Ave., Jamestown, 4 p.m. ...

Catholic Charities Appeal has $8 million goal

January 16, 2026

Officials and volunteers gathered this week to launch Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith, with a goal of raising $8 million by June 30. “Through more than 100 years of economic hardship, social change, and personal struggle, Catholic Charities has remained committed to serve anyone in need – regardless of faith, race or circumstance — with compassion and dignity,” said Daniel Mecca, Appeal 2026 chair. “The demand for these crucial programs and services continues to grow as we witness poverty affecting families in every corner ...