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Parks Commission meets Thursday The Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Chautauqua County Airport. The public is welcome to attend. Social Dancing classes to begin Fall classes in Social Dancing will begin once again at the Collage Performing Arts Center at 214 Eagle St. in Fredonia beginning Monday, Sept. 7 and Thursday, Sept. 10. Classes meet from 7 to 9 p.m. through November. Dancing has always been an important part of our lives throughout the good times and the more challenging ones. It is an activity that encourages attention to detail, ...

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Stockton Fire Department to celebrate 105 years STOCKTON — On Saturday, Stockton will be celebrating 105 years of service to the community and surrounding areas. Starting at 10 a.m., the gates will open at the Stockton Fireman’s Grounds for a day filled with fun, food, activities, live music, bounce house and raffles. Proclamations and guest speakers will arrive at 1 p.m. to recognize the historical value that Stockton Volunteer Fire Company is to the community. Live music will play “The Freeze” from 6 to 9 p.m. and ending the night around 9, fireworks will light up the sky ...

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Westfield schedules special meeting WESTFIELD — The Village of Westfield Board of Trustees will hold a special work session meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. in the North Room of Eason Hall. The purpose of this meeting is exclusively to discuss refuse collection in the village. Annual fall coin show next week JAMESTOWN — Whether you are a serious collector or just have a jar full of old coins on your dresser, you are invited to the Jamestown Coin Club Annual Fall Show on Sunday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The free event is at the Celoron American Legion–Herman Kent Post 777, ...

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St. Rose of Lima plans Sunday Mass FORESTVILLE — At 11 a.m. Sunday, there will be a Mass at St. Rose of Lima. All are invited. Please come and join us in our quaint community church! There will be a light lunch following. TEA Party meeting features Quattrone On Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 1309 Norby Road, Jamestown, the general meeting of the TEA Party Patriots will feature Sheriff Jim Quattrone discussing consolidation ideas, rules of the road for mini bikes and electric bikes and cooperation with ICE in light of Governor Hochul’s mandate, as well as other questions from the ...

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Ripley school board meets RIPLEY — A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Ripley Central School District will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Room 119 for any and all other items that come before the Board. VFW Auxiliary holds meeting SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Post 6390 VFW Auxiliary met Aug. 10 at a member's home to conduct business. Sales of hot dogs at the recent concert were discussed. Next year, at the concert, the group will be selling baked goods. Candy bar sales at the club are going well and more candy bars are being ordered. These sales allow the ...

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Veterans 4 Christ meet Saturday BROCTON — This Saturday, Veterans 4 Christ will offer a free brunch to veterans, active-duty military and family. This brunch will begin at 10 a.m. at Tri-Church Parish. Most of the brunch items are homemade. Don't forget the Paula Donuts. There is not a speaker on Saturday so please take the opportunity to reconnect with friends and meet new people. The last Monday of August is Tacos Buffet at Westfield American Legion in Westfield. The hours are 4:30 to 6:30 pm. There is a suggested $4 donation for 3 trips to the buffet. Please stop by! Veterans 4 ...