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‘Be the Hero’ scholarship winners announced The winners of the “988 Be the Hero” scholarship include residents of Chautauqua County who are pursuing a degree in the medical or mental health field. On June 2, the board met to review the essays, and the following winners were chosen. Katherine “Kayde” Fitzgerald has been awarded the $1,000 scholarship to continue her coursework for clinical mental health counseling. Fitzgerald is currently the school counselor at the Brocton Central School. Upon graduation she plans to remain in Chautauqua County as a clinical mental health ...

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Northern Chautauqua Catholic School “Putt-ing Children First” golf tournament Chautauqua Golf Club. Golf foursome $500, single $150, includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, prizes. For details, call Megan Kristan 716 397-4845. Bemus Point Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Village Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers, artisans, local wineries, breweries, flowers, baked goods, special activities. Hearsemania in Westfield Cemetery Tour on Academy Street at 9:30 a.m.; Portland Evergreen Tour at 11 a.m. Patterson Library presents: ...

‘Michael’ coming to Fredonia Opera House

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The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. Starring Michael Jackson’s ...

Chautauqua County Fair tickets on sale

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Tickets for the 2026 Chautauqua County Fair are now on sale in your community and online. The fair runs July 21 to 26 at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk. Gates open at 9 a.m., with the rides starting at 1 p.m., weather permitting and subject to state inspection approval. Online tickets can be purchased at www.chautauquacofair.org/admission for $11.50, or in person at the establishments listed below for $10. All tickets will include gate admission, mechanical midway rides and grandstand show seating (excluding the Demolition Derby). Tickets can always be purchased during ...

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Find more events at www.observertoday.com THURSDAY, JUNE 11 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. North East Arts Council Presents Picnic in the Park 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gibson Park. Live entertainment, food, kids’ crafts. Forestville Farmers’ Market Main Street next to Cave’s, 1 to 5 p.m. SNAP benefits ...

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First Amendment concert set for Sunday On Sunday, Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment, an uplifting evening of song, solidarity, and action, will be streamed across the country, featuring an all-star lineup of performers. A Watch Party will be at the Unitarian Universalist building, 222 Temple St., Fredonia. Doors will open at 7 p.m., the concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30. This is a free event, open to the public. Light snacks will be provided as the concert is shown. On the day when we give recognition to the Stars and Stripes, we celebrate the freedoms it ...