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Community News May 9, 2026

Central Ave. paving set for week Central Avenue in Fredonia will be closed for paving from Forbes place to the Temple Street intersection on Monday and Tuesday beginning at 7 a.m. until completion each day. If you have any questions please call the Streets Department at 716-679-2304. Class of 1976 searching for classmates Dunkirk High School Class of 1976 is planning its 50th reunion and has lost touch with these classmates. The reunion dates are Aug. 6 to 9. If you know their whereabouts, please contact/call Debbie Miller Lanski at: (716) 366-8942, email Loretta Slaton Torain at: ...

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Community News May 7, 2026

THURSDAY, MAY 7 CHQ Professionals coffee meetup Sacred Grounds Coffee House, 6 Cleveland Ave., Lily Dale, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Drop in any time within the hour for coffee, conversation, community connection. 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. Dunkirk Public Library presents: Miss Pam appreciation day 536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s Librarian Miss Pam is retiring ...

Artscape Jamestown to host opening reception May 21

Community News May 7, 2026

ArtScape Jamestown has finalized its 2026 season, featuring a lineup of public art events. An opening reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, hosted collaboratively by Chautauqua Art Gallery and Pearl City Clay House. Now in its fourth year, ArtScape will display 59 banners installed throughout downtown Jamestown in June, showcasing the juried work of regional artists and transforming Jamestown into an open-air gallery. “This exhibition represents the heart of ArtScape — bringing artists and the public together in meaningful, accessible ways,” said Leslie ...

Audubon Plant Sale is May 16

Community News May 7, 2026

Stop by Audubon Community Nature Center’s 2026 Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and pick out some new plants for your garden. There will be a large selection of native plants, as well as annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Plants are from local greenhouses and Audubon’s gardens. Royal Fern Nursery, a native plant nursery in Fredonia, will also have a selection of native plants. Pick up some gently used garden equipment, décor, tools, and pots at the “Garden Treasures” tent. Volunteer experienced gardeners will be on hand to give advice at the advice ...

Seniors note derby, Cinco de Mayo

Community News May 7, 2026

On Saturday, the Dunkirk Senior Center celebrated a combined Kentucky Derby Event along with a Cinco de Mayo event. With a total of 90 seniors, the group celebrated all afternoon starting with a Taco Bar, salsa and chips. They all enjoyed ice cream sundaes for dessert along with virgin Mint ...

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Community News May 6, 2026

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Tops NY 890 meeting First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313. Fredonia Brown Bag Lunch Series presents Associate Professor Peter Tucker on Creative Placemaking” SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, rooms S204-ABC. Discussion of forms made from storm-felled trees. Simple hands-on project ideas for connecting work to your community by making objects from locally collected wood. TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton ...