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“Prelude to Artopia” opens at library Fredonia’s Darwin R. Barker Library is excited to announce its next local art exhibition, “Prelude to Artopia.” A sophisticated prelude to the annual Artopia Auction and Gala (formerly Art and Wine) happening this Oct. 16, “Prelude to Artopia” features exceptional pieces available for acquisition, celebrating artists with developmental disabilities and empowering their voices through art. The library will host an opening reception on Friday from 5 to 7p.m. All are welcome to enjoy light refreshments and chat with the artists. ...

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Card-making class planned Sept. 5 SOUTH DAYTON — On Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon there will be a card making class at the Village of South Dayton's Depot Museum by Barb Nobles and Donna Snyder. Make and take 4 cards for $10. The class limit is 10. To sign up, call Karen Strickland 716-988-5076. On Saturday mornings, the Farmers' Market sets up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. next to the Depot. Name of Busti part of talk Sunday BUSTI — Local historian John Everett Jones will speak Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Busti Historical Society about the Polish and Italian connections to the ...

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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 ...