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Bills Boosters ready for Jets game The Southern Tier Bills Booster Club will watch the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets game on Sunday at the First Ward Falcon Club in Dunkirk.Game time is 1 p.m. Roast beef sandwiches will be provided at halftime. Members may bring a dish to pass. Fredonia Ukulele gathers Saturday evening Join Fredonia Ukulele on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia. Never played before? No problem! We welcome all ability levels, and you can jump right in and start playing immediately. No experience necessary! Our goal is ...

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City leaf pickup begins Monday City of Dunkirk Department of Public Works announces that a city sweep of bagged, barreled and loose leaves will start on Monday in District A. District B, C and D will follow at a weather permitting pace. When placing leaves at the curb, residents are asked to keep them clear of receivers and utility poles and out of the street. Brush/branches will not be picked up at this time. Leaves only. Do not mix branches/brush with leaves. If piles are mixed they will not be collected. Please contact the City of Dunkirk Streets Department at 716-366-4411 or ...

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Thanksgiving Basket Project is this weekend The annual food collection for the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Thanksgiving Basket Project will again be at the Pomfret Town Hall 9 Day St. in Fredonia. On Saturday from noon until 3 p.m. and again on Sunday from 9 a.m. until noon volunteers will be ready to accept donations of frozen turkeys, hams and chickens, canned goods and non-perishable food to assist the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry for Thanksgiving Baskets for area needy families. Cash, gift cards and checks made payable to "Chautauqua County Rural Ministry" will also be ...

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Alzheimer’s Association presents ‘Caregiving through the Holidays’ The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a presentation "Caregiving through the Holidays" Friday at the Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Ave., Dunkirk at 10 a.m. When a loved one has dementia, the holidays can be both joyous and stressful. Learn practical tips to keep gatherings peaceful and meaningful. Register by Tuesday. Call NY Connects at 716 753-4582. Monthly cemetery meeting Tuesday The Willowbrook Park Cemetery monthly meeting will be on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Mackowiak Funeral Home on Doughty ...

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Silver Creek plans brush pickup SILVER CREEK — The village DPW will be doing one final brush pick up on Monday, Nov. 16. Brush must be out the evening prior and no later than 7 a.m. on that day. County Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary Meeting will be hosted by Dunkirk Memorial Unit 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, on Thursday with dessert at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. All County American Legion Auxiliary Members are welcome and encouraged to attend. VFW planning Veterans Day event SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek ...

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Roblin Steel group meets Roblin Steel Coffee group will meet Friday, Nov.13 at the Crossroads Diner in Sheridan at 9 a.m. Former employees and family are invited to attend. VFW Post plans Veterans Day ceremony SILVER CREEK — Veterans Day services will be at the Silver Creek VFW Post, 13 N. Main St., Wednesday at 11:11 a.m. with refreshments to follow. All are invited to attend. Bills Boosters ready for Monday night The Southern Tier Bills Booster Club will watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings game on Monday night at the First Ward Falcon Club in Dunkirk. Game time is ...