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Planning Board meets Tuesday MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua County Planning Board’s monthly meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The meeting will be in Room 331 at the Gerace Office Building at 3 N. Erie Street in Mayville, NY 14757. If you have questions regarding this meeting, please contact Courtney Domst at the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development at 716-363-3623 or at domstc@chqgov.com. Fred Basket lists hours for month On Saturday, Nov. 21, Fred Basket previously known as The Fredonia Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. until noon at ...

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Bake sale open house on Tuesday SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Historical Society at 2702 Route 20 will hold a bake sale Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday. The winner will be drawn for a patriotic quilt - tickets will still be sold up to the drawing. Brocton Portland Seniors gather Brocton Portland Seniors met Oct. 27 at Brocton Legion with President Anita Calcaterra welcoming 58 members. Clara Wilder shared the Prayer of Thanks, and Laurel Giambra led the Pledge of Allegiance. New members Judy Presuti and Genevieve Ludemann were welcomed. Halloween table ...

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Gowanda school Thespian Society presents ‘Clue’ GOWANDA — The Gowanda High School Thespian Society will present the stage adaptation of the classic murder mystery comedy Clue on Nov. 5, 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. in the Gowanda High School Auditorium, located at 10674 Prospect St. Directed by Ms. K. Merrill alongside co-advisor Mrs. Nobles, this fast-paced production features an ambitious multi-room board game set built by students, witty dialogue, and energetic performances from freshmen through seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at https://cur8.com/26069/project/142231, and ...

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Fredonia market, library ready for Halloween This Saturday, the Fredonia Farmers’ Market and Darwin R Barker Library will hold the annual Halloween celebration. All are invited to attend the market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in beautiful Barker Commons for pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and a special Halloween storytime at the library at 10:30. Canadaway 4-H Club will be present with information about 4-H programs (goodies too!). Market vendors will have all their usual huge variety of fresh local produce, maple products, local raw honey, baked goods, delicious ready-to-eat ...

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Forestville Fire District sets budget meeting FORESTVILLE — The Forestville Fire District will be holding a Special Meeting at 7:45 p.m. today at the Fire Hall, 18 Chestnut St. for the purpose of adopting the proposed 2027 budget. Ukulele group gathers Friday evening Fredonia Ukulele will gather Friday at Raven & Thorn, 26 Water St., Fredonia, from 5 to 7 p.m. Learn to play the ukulele! Fredonia Ukulele is for players of all experience levels, but begins with “Beginners and Brush Up” from 6 to 6:30 so newbies can start to learn. New chords are added every few songs. The ...

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Church of Christ plans free community meal GOWANDA — The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up. The menu is ham, mashed potatoes with country gravy, vegetables, fruit, bread and a cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All donations are used to help other organizations in the Gowanda community. Everyone is ...