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June events at the Patterson Library

Community News May 30, 2026

WESTFIELD — The Patterson Library, located at 40 S. Portage St., offers a wide variety of free events and programs for the month of June. Registration is not required unless stated otherwise. Call or visit the library during open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m; Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Sundays. Call 716-326-2154. For adults 18-plus: — Join one of the monthly book clubs; Best Sellers, Book Chat, Book Talk and Mystery Book Club. Call to confirm dates; no registration is required. There will be an author visit with ...

Coming up …

Community News May 30, 2026

SATURDAY, MAY 30 Dunkirk Flea Market Route 5 (Lake Shore Drive E.), Central Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors accepted each week for $20 per spot. Contact Brian Meyers 716 680-0958. Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Spring Pull 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 9 a.m. Buns on the Run 5K Bemus Point Village Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 9 a.m. Also kids’ 1 mile fun run. Part of Chautauqua Striders 2026 Runner of Year series. Fredonia Farmers’ Market Church Street, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared ...

Area libraries announce coming events

Community News May 30, 2026

Weekly events at local libraries have been announced. Check websites for additional details. — Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. — 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.; Mahjong Club at Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 1 p.m., Imaginarium elementary students 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 ...

‘Orthodox Journey’ offers connection to God

Religion May 30, 2026

“An Orthodox Journey,” by Jim Giatas of Fredonia traces a deeply personal path into the ancient, living tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy, blending memoir, spiritual reflection, and cultural exploration into a single narrative of transformation. At its core, the book follows a seeker — ...

Hospice service and Butterfly Release set for June 6

Community News May 30, 2026

LAKEWOOD — Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPC) will host its annual Service of Remembrance and Memorial Butterfly Release on Saturday, June 6, giving community members a meaningful way to honor and remember loved ones through a memorial program and live butterfly release. “In ...

Area student excels in SUNY biology

Achievement May 30, 2026

Sydney Hawkins, a first-generation university student originally from Ripley, was named the Honors Student of the Month for March at the State University of New York at Fredonia. A senior Biology major with a Chemistry minor, she was nominated for the honor by a cadre of STEM faculty and ...