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Registration due today for seminar

A business seminar, “Fifteen Critical Errors Employers Make in Employment Law” will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, at Chautauqua Works, 23 East Third St., 4th Floor Theatre, Jamestown.

Registration and a buffet lunch will be from 12 to 12:30 p.m., followed by the program and questions and answers until 2:30 p.m.

The presenter will be Daniel P. Forsyth, Labor and Employment attorney of Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC. He manages the firm’s Buffalo office.

The cost is $20 per person. The registration deadline is Oct. 31. Call 661-9324 to reserve a spot.

Literacy Volunteers seek volunteer tutors

Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County is seeking volunteers to be tutors for adults in the areas of reading, writing, math, English as a second language, GED preparation, basic computer literacy and workplace exam preparation.

To volunteer call 366-4438, email lvacc@netsync.net or stop by 21 E. Second St. Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Benefit for Darlene Alaimo Sunday

A Benefit for Darlene Alaimo is set for Sunday, Nov. 2 from noon until 4 p.m. at the Rotunda Grapevine Railroad, 307 East Main St., Fredonia. The event features a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. Darlene is fighting stage 4 lung disease. Donations are appreciated, and can be made by contacting Peggy at 410-1157 or Donna at 672-6402. Checks can be made payable to The Benefit for Darlene Alaimo c/o Lake Shore Savings and Loan.

School #4 Election Day barbecue

Dunkirk School #4 PTO will be sponsoring its annual Election Day barbecue dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. It will be held at the school cafeteria at 752 Central Ave. The dinner includes 1/4 chicken, pulled pork sandwich, buttered potatoes, coleslaw, roll and butter and will be catered by Weidner’s Barbeque. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by calling Anna at 413-9132 or at the door. Chances to win beautiful theme baskets will also be available the day of the dinner.

Audubon Owl Day Saturday

The Audubon Society presents Owl Day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1600 Riverside Rd., Jamestown. Learn all about these hunters of the night through hands-on activities, crafts and a visit with live owls. Cost: $8. For Friends of the Nature Center and children 3 to 15, $6. Free for children 2 and under. Reservations are only required for Scouts wishing to earn an owl patch.

Raffle tickets still for sale

The West Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department is holding its Big Truck Fund Raffle to raise money for a new fire truck for the district. The prize is a 2014 Polaris Sportsman 400 H.O. with trail package and trailer, or $3,500 cash. Tickets are $5 for a single ticket, $10 for 3 tickets, or $20 for 10 tickets. Tickets for the raffle are still available by visiting atvraffle.com or calling Jim at 679-6252 or Dan at 785-8491.

The drawing will be held at the annual turkey party on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Fire Hall, located at 4741 Willow Rd. in Dunkirk. The turkey party begins at 7 p.m., and admission to the event is free.

City leaf pickup begins

City of Dunkirk Department of Public Works announces that leaf pickup will commence with a city-wide sweep beginning Monday, Nov. 3.

Only leaves in bags will be picked up in this first sweep. Leaves in barrels or loose at the curb will be picked up in the next sweep. If leaves are left loose at the curb, residents are asked to keep leaves clear of receivers and utility poles and out of the street. If leaves are in bags, residents are asked to leave the bags untied.

Fredonia to begin yard waste pickup Monday

The village of Fredonia will be picking up limbs and yard waste beginning Monday, unless pre-empted for road maintenance operations, in which case the scheduled pick up will resume on the next available day.

Collection will begin at 7 a.m. and continue until every village street has been collected once. Bags and brush are collected separately by different crews. All items for collection must be at the curb no later than 7 a.m. Monday morning. In no case will there be repeat collection of areas completed.

All yard waste must be bagged and all limbs and brush must be tied with twine. Limbs and brush must be cut no longer than 4 feet in length with bundles being no larger than 18 inches in diameter. Bundles and bags are limited to 65 pounds in weight. There is no collection of loose material at this time.

Residents are reminded that it is illegal to place leaves and grass into the street at any time.

Village residents may bring bagged yard waste and bundled brush to the designated area at the DPW yard, 176 Eagle St., at any time. The drop-off area will be available until further notice. Please remember to empty your bags.

The cooperation of residents is greatly appreciated.

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Science Center hosts mixer

The Dunkirk and Fredonia Chambers of Commerce are hosting a joint business after hours “mixer” at the State University of New York at Fredonia Science Center on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

President Virginia Horvath will speak about Fredonia’s revised strategic plan, Start-Up NY and incubator initiatives. The cost is just $5 per person if registered in advance or at the door.

Enjoy appetizers and refreshments provided by the Faculty Student Association. This is a great opportunity to network with your fellow chamber members and learn more about your state university campus.

You can register by calling the Dunkirk Community Chamber of Commerce office at 366-6200 or Fredonia Community Chamber of Commerce office at 679-1565.

Raffle tickets still for sale

The drawing will be held at the annual turkey party on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Fire Hall, located at 4741 Willow Road. in Dunkirk. The turkey party begins at 7 p.m., and admission to the event is free.

Silver Creek changes Trick or Treat hours

The village of Silver Creek has shortened its Halloween Trick or Treating hours in anticipation of inclement weather on Friday, Oct. 31. Trick or Treat Hours will now be from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Halloween parade and party with refreshments, costume contest and prizes will be held rain or shine beginning at the Fire Hall on Central Avenue at 5:30 p.m. and ending at The Backline Teen Dance Club.

DHS softball chicken dinner

The Dunkirk High softball program is hosting a chicken dinner on Sunday, Nov. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. at the First Ward Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Dr. E., Dunkirk. Chicken will be prepared by Weidner’s and the dinner will include corn, mashed potatoes and gravy and a roll. The cost is $9. Presale tickets are on sale at the First Ward Falcon Club or can be obtained by calling John Sliwa 785-5328. A limited number of tickets will be available on the date of the event.

Weidman and Cheney to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Ann Weidman and John Cheney as the guests on Saturday. Weidman and Cheney will discuss the Sea Lion. The show will be hosted by Doc Hamels. The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2: p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change.

Chautauqua Sunrise is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville.

The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s web site ac5.weebly.com/

Haunted house Thursday, Friday

There will be a Llama Club Haunted House on Thursday and Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. at 4939 Rt.. 474, Ashville. The cost is $8 adults, $5 kids. Proceeds will benefit LLAMA High School Scholarship fund, Ashville Veterans Park and Ashville Day fireworks. Come in pairs and be prepared to scream your head off!

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Halloween Party at the Boys & Girls Club Thursday afternoon

Before you go “trick or treating” Friday, local children will have the opportunity to have a “creepy, fun-filled time” Thursday afternoon. The city of Dunkirk Youth Bureau, along with the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County and the United Way, will be hosting a children’s Halloween Party.

The fun begins at 3 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club, 296 Lake Shore Drive East in the city. Children will be treated to Halloween games, arts and crafts, food and refreshments, trick or treating, and prizes for best costumes.

All children are invited to this free event. Anyone with questions on this event can call the Youth Bureau at 366-9886 or the Boys & Girls Club at 366-1061.

Fredonia Winter Farmers’ Market begins Nov. 1

The Fredonia Winter Farmers’ Market begins its indoor season on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering an abundance of locally-grown and produced vegetables, fruits, herbs, meats, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, jams and jellies, as well as artisan quality craft goods. The Winter Market is held in the Masonic Forest Lodge located at 321 W. Main St. (Route 20) in Fredonia.

The popular community pancake breakfast will again be sponsored by DeGolier’s Maple Products.

Local family farms participating in the Fall/Winter market season include Someday Maybe Farm, Small Meadows Farm, Roo Haven Farm, Toboggan Hill Farm, J.M. Joy Farm, Gong Garden Farm, Hanova Hills Farm, DeGolier’s Maple Products, Green Heron Growers, Ceres Farm, Ivory Wind Acres, Castle Farms and Hillside Rabbitry.

Cassadaga Job Corps Academy to host informational session

The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour on it’s campus, located at 8115 Glasgow Road, Cassadaga, on Thursday, Oct. 30 beginning at 10 a.m. The Cassadaga Job Corps provides training to begin a career in the healthcare, construction and the security industries, as well as High School Equivalency classes to those in need of a diploma. Training in certified nurse aide, carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical are available as well as the advanced training for licensed practical nurse and a security and protective services program. The Academy will accept young adults, age16 to 24, that are committed to a rigorous education and training program that are prepared to launch a career! Applicants can apply for on-center living or non-residential status, and all applicants will enroll on a full federal scholarship if accepted. Contact EJ Hayes, admissions counselor by calling 716-595-4298 or hayes.edward@jobcorps.org for more information regarding income and other eligibility factors, and to reserve a spot for the upcoming tour. For more information you can also visit cassadaga.jo-bcorps.gov.

Haunted house holds event for charity Nov. 1

All are invited to Cornell’s Haunted House on 142 Hotchkiss St., Jamestown, on Saturday Nov. 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Admission is $2 for child and $1 for adult. There will be concessions, games and prizes.

Christmas Craft Bazaar to be held Nov. 1

The Alexander Findley Library Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar will be held at the Findley Lake Fire Hall, Main St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Handmade crafts, baked goods, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and free door prize drawings will be available. The kitchen will offer a homemade menu throughout the day. Admission to the bazaar is free. For details, visit findleylakelibrary@gmail.com or call 769-6568.

St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center opens today

St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center will hold an opening celebration today at 103 E. Doughty St., Dunkirk. At 6 p.m., Fr. Dennis Riter, Vicar of Chautauqua County, will bless the Center. At 6:30, the Living Rosary will be held in the St. Hedwig’s Church of Blessed Mary Angela Parish, S. Roberts Road and E. Doughty, followed by light refreshments in the nearby Parish Social Center facing Townsend Street. Open house will be held at St. Gianna Center. St. Gianna’s is the building closest to St. Hedwig’s Church.

Clymer bridge closed for repairs

Chautauqua County Bridge No. 969 on Rundall Road at Caflisch Road in the town of Clymer will be closed to all traffic effective Wednesday, Oct. 29. The bridge closure is due to bridge repairs.

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Networking mixer

at Fredonia Science Center Thursday

The Dunkirk and Fredonia Chambers of Commerce are hosting a joint business after hours “mixer” at the State University of New York at Fredonia Science Center on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Join your chamber friends and see the newest building on the Fredonia campus. The 92,000-square-foot, three-story structure surrounded by a stunning courtyard and connected to Houghton Hall, now adorns the campus Science Quad. The center will vastly improve the teaching, learning and research opportunities within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines.

President Virginia Hor-vath will speak about Fredonia’s revised strategic plan, Start-Up NY and incubator initiatives. The cost is $5 per person if registered in advance or at the door.

You can by calling the Dunkirk Community Cham-ber of Commerce office at 366-6200 or Fredonia Community Chamber of Commerce office at 679-1565.

RTPI speaker series continues Wednesday

The RTPI Ornithological Club October Speaker Series will feature Jim Berry, past RTPI president. His topic is “The History of the Field Guide.” The program is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown.

Refreshments and conversation will follow the meeting.

Forestville’s Halloween Parade set for Friday

To all area groups, organizations and families – show your spirit and enter a float in Forestville’s Hal-loween parade on Friday.

Floats will be judged at 5:30 p.m. in the back school parking lot. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Line up at the Methodist Church.

Costumes will be judged at the Fire Hall directly after the parade. Refreshments will be served at the Fire Hall.

Cub Scout Pack 217

in Brocton seeks boys

Cub Scout Pack 217 in Brocton is seeking new boys. The pack is open to boys in first to fifth grade. Anyone interested is asked to contact Lee Sank at 785-1980 or e-mail leesank@yahoo.com.

Silver Creek Halloween Parade Friday

The Kiwanis Club of Silver Creek will hold its Halloween Parade and costume contest Friday starting at the Silver Creek Fire Hall on Central Avenue at 5:30 p.m.

The parade ends at The Backline Teen Dance Club on Park Place.

After the parade, there will be a costume contest, cider, donuts and prizes.

There will be first-, second- and third-place prizes for age groups 5 and under, 6 to 12 and 13 and over. Silver Creek Key Club members will be the judges.

The event is free and will be held rain or shine.

For questions, call Matt at 672-9181.

Trick or Treat hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. .

Northern Chautauqua Quilting Companions meet Tuesday

The monthly meeting of the Northern Chautauqua Quilting Companions will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m., at the Harvest Chapel, 39 Matteson Road, Fredonia.

There will be a demo and lecture given by Nancy Wilson of Nancy’s Quilt Designs. It will focus on Triangles Made Easy using the Whirlwind Whiz Tools.

Please bring three fat quarters. There will be sewing machines and cutting tools available to use.

Come dressed in a Halloween costume to be eligible for a prize. New members welcome.

Used book sale until Friday in Brocton

The Ahira Hall Memorial Library will host a used book sale through Friday during regular library hours. Due to the large collection of sellable books, and limited space, the library will be continually switching titles, so check it out often, The cost is $1 per hardcover and 50 cents for paperbacks. All proceeds go directly into the general operating fund. Visit 37 W. Main St, Brocton, or call 792-9418 for more information.

Pine Valley to review budget process

The Pine Valley Board of Education will hold a public meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m., in the board conference room (room 5 in the Pine Valley Elementary School) to review the budget process for the 2015-2016 school year.

Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting and give input on expenditures.

Chicken and biscuit dinner on Wednesday

A chicken and biscuit dinner will be held on Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Portland Congregational Church, Church Street, Portland.

The menu will be chicken and biscuits with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, salad, dessert and beverage.

Take-outs will be available and the event will be handicap accessible.

The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under.

Election Day spaghetti dinner in Silver Creek

The First United Pres-byterian Church in Silver Creek (35 Park Place) will hold an Election Day spa-ghetti dinner on Nov. 4 from 4 p.m. until sold out in the church’s Doerschug Hall.

The dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread and a dessert item.

The dine-in or take-out dinner costs $10.

For questions or information, call the church office at 934-2018.

Free child ID event

Westfield Moose Lodge 118 and Women of the Moose Chapter 517 will hold a free Child ID event on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 19 Clinton St., Westfield

This free service is also available to seniors that may tend to wander away from home.

Join lodge members for light refreshments and games for the kids, while protecting our most precious gifts, our children.

With questions, call the Lodge at 326-2045 or Governor Rick Clawson at 753-6348.

Rabies immunization clinic Nov. 8

in Jamestown

The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health has an-nounced the final free rabies vaccination clinic for 2014.

The clinic will be held on Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jamestown Fire Training Center on Harrison Street (between Foote Avenue and Windsor Street) in Jamestown. The event is sponsored by the city of Jamestown and Dr. Melisse Schrope will be the attending veterinarian.

Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. All pets must be on a leash or in a cage and pet owners should bring rabies vaccination records for each animal receiving a shot to ensure proper and effective vaccination.

State public health law requires each dog, cat and domesticated ferret over the age of four months to be vaccinated against rabies and county residents are encouraged to be responsible pet owners by having their pets vaccinated.

For more information about the clinics and rabies in general, visit www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/243/Environmental-Health or contact the Division of Public Health at 753-4798.

Fredonia High School Pops Concert Thursday

The Fredonia High School Music Program will present its annual Pops Concert Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Fredonia Central Schools District Auditor-ium.

It features band, orchestra, and choral students. Selections will include “Frozen,” “Grease,” “Guys and Dolls” and more.

Ticket prices are $3 for adults and students are free

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Tom Reed’s staff in Dunkirk Oct. 28 for office hours

Congressman Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Tuesday, Oct. 28 in the city of Dunkirk. Reed’s staff will be at Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave., from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. In addition to Reed’s nearly 150 town hall visits throughout the district, Reed’s staff regularly holds office hours to help answer questions and gather feedback.

Whether it’s about Social Security, Medicare, veterans or any other question or concern with a federal government agency, Reed’s staff will be available to help.

Call (716)708-6369 with any questions regarding the Dunkirk office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov. Constituents can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website at www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter.

Interact Club to hold can drive Nov. 1

The Brocton Interact Club, a Brocton High School group connected with the Rotary Club, is holding a bottle and can drive on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brocton Central School Bus Garage. For more information, call Dave Travis at 792-9791.

Lakeshore Humane Society open house Nov. 1

A special Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption Day/Open House will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Guests are invited to dress up their pets and come. Dogs and cats in need of caring homes will be available for adoption. Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for details.

Harvest dinner Oct. 31

A Harvest Dinner is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield. The featured entree is chicken with apricot sauce. The meal also includes side dishes, beverage and dessert. The cost is adults: $10, and children 10 and under: $5. Patrons may dine in or take out. For free delivery, call the church office by noon at 326-2643 on the day of the dinner.

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Reed’s staff in Dunkirk on Tuesday

Congressman Tom Reed’s staff will hold office hours Tuesday in the city of Dunkirk. Reed’s staff will be at the Dunkirk City Hall, 342 Central Ave. from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. In addition to Reed’s nearly 150 town halls throughout the district, Reed’s staff regularly holds office hours to help answer questions and gather feedback.

Please call 708-6369 with any questions regarding the Dunkirk office hours or visit www.Reed.house.gov. Constituents can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website at www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter.

Non-credit courses at JCC North County Center

Several non-credit courses begin soon at Jamestown Community College’s North County Center in Dunkirk.

Computer courses include: Social Media Marketing, 9-11 a.m., Nov. 3 and 10, $67; E-commerce Websites, 9-11 a.m., Nov. 5, $27; Introduction to WordPress Websites, 2-4 p.m., Nov. 12 and 19, $67; E-mail Marketing, 2-4 p.m., Nov. 17 and 24, $67; and Learn to Create Online Surveys, 2-4 p.m., Nov. 18, $27.

Career enrichment courses include: Notary Public, 5-8 p.m., Nov. 3, $80; and Coaching Employees for Better Performance, 1-4 p.m., Nov. 7, $59.

The Traffic Survival point and insurance reduction course will be conducted from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. Tuition is $35.

To register, or for more information on a course, call JCC, 363-6500, or visit www.sunyjcc.edu/continuinged.

RTPI speaker series continues Wednesday

The RTPI Ornithological Club October Speaker Series will feature Jim Berry, past RTPI president. His topic is “The History of the Field Guide” The program is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown. Refreshments and conversation will follow the meeting.

Halloween parade set in Forestville

The Village of Forestville’s Halloween Parade will be held Oct. 31

All area groups, organizations and families show your spirit and enter a float in Forestville’s Halloween parade on Friday.

Floats will be judged at 5:30 p.m. in the back school parking lot. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Line up at the Methodist Church.

Costumes will be judged at the Fire Hall directly after the parade. Refreshments will be served at the Fire Hall.

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Chicken and biscuit dinner Wednesday

A chicken and biscuit dinner will be held on Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Portland Congregational Church, Church Street. Portland. The menu will be chicken and biscuits with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, salad, dessert and beverage. Take out available and handicap accessible. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under.

‘Pinking the field’ Saturday afternoon

at the Orange Bowl

The Fredonia Midget Football Team will hold “pinking the field” activities Saturday at the Orange Bowl on Main Street in Fredonia during the noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. games. Features will include a bake sale, T-shirts for sale, face painting, a 50/50 raffle, and lottery wreath auctions. The Invention Room professionals will be available beginning at 3 p.m. to put pink highlights in patrons’ hair. The team put this fundraiser together. The proceeds will be donated to a local mother. For details, contact Paul St. George at 673-5072.

Last Silver Creek brush pickup Monday

The last scheduled brush pickup for the village of Silver Creek will be Monday. After that leaf pickup will commence. Residents are reminded not to put brush or sticks in leaf piles.

Pine Valley to review budget process

Election Day spaghetti dinner

The First United Presbyterian Church in Silver Creek, (35 Park Place) is holding an Election Day spaghetti dinner on Nov. 4 from 4 p.m. until sold out in the church’s Doerschug Hall. The dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread and a dessert item. The dine-in or take-out dinner costs $10. For questions or information call the church office at 934-2018.

Brocton scouts seeking new members

Cub Scout Pack 217 in Brocton is seeking new boys. The pack is open to boys in first to fifth grade. Anyone interested is asked to contact Lee Sank at 785-1980 or e-mail leesank@yahoo.com.

Pops Concert Thursday

The Fredonia High School Music Program will present its annual Pops Concert Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Fredonia Central Schools District Auditorium.

It features band, orchestra, and choral students. Selections will include “Frozen,” “Grease,” “Guys and Dolls” and more.

Ticket prices are $3 for adults and students are free.

Adult Learner

information day Wednesday

Jamestown Community College’s North County Center in Dunkirk will host an Adult Learner Open House from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 29.

The event is designed for adults who are considering starting college or returning to their studies. Those planning to attend are asked to register by calling 363-6500.

The open house will include an information fair as well as presentations about financial aid and admissions. Student services personnel from the admissions and financial aid offices and the Counseling and Career Development Center will be available to meet with prospective students.

JCC’s North County Center is located at 10807 Bennett Road in Dunkirk.

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Meeting of Northern Chautauqua Quilting Companions Tuesday

The monthly meeting of the Northern Chautauqua Quilting Companions will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m., at the Harvest Chapel, 39 Matteson Road, Fredonia.

There will be a demo and lecture given by Nancy Wilson of Nancy’s Quilt Designs. It will focus on Triangles Made Easy using the Whirlwind Whiz Tools. Please bring 3 fat quarters.

There will be sewing machines and cutting tools available to use.

Come dressed in a Halloween costume to be eligible for a prize. New members welcome.

Items for care

packages for soldiers

collected this Friday

Tau Sigma National Honor Society for transfer students and the Veterans Student Club at SUNY Fredonia will be collecting items to be included in care packages for troops deployed this holiday season.

The groups will be at the Fredonia WalMart on Friday from noon to 6 p.m.

Halloween photos to benefit Pet Pantry

Halloween photos can be taken Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3987 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. Pick up photos the next day. Dress up your pets or kids. The cost is $10 for a 5×7 photo.

All proceeds benefit the Dunkirk Pet Pantry.

Operation Smile Car Wash Sunday

An “Operation Smile” car wash will be held Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mancuso’s Service Center, 242 E. Main St., Fredonia.

The cost of a car wash ranges from $5 to $20 depending on the type of car wash.

Students of the communication disorders and sciences of SUNY Fredonia work with Operation Smile, a national organization that raises money to help children with cleft lip or cleft palate.

Half the proceeds will go to Operation Smile.

Seneca Nation to hold Inside Winter Market on Tuesdays

The Seneca Nation will hold an Inside Winter Market on Tuesdays from Nov. 4 through Nov. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the William Seneca Build-ing, 12837 Route 438, Irv-ing, by the reception desk.

The market will take off during December and January, but will resume February through May 2015.

The Farmers/Artisan Mar-ket will feature foods, crafts and bulk food products (flours, sugars, spices, etc.)

Silver Creek Halloween Parade Oct. 31

The Kiwanis Club of Silver Creek will hold its annual Halloween Parade and costume contest on Oct. 31 starting at the Silver Creek Fire Hall on Central Avenue at 5:30 p.m.

The parade ends at The Backline Teen Dance Club on Park Place.

Following the parade there will be a costume contest for all ages, cider, donuts and prizes. There will be first, second and third place prizes for age groups 5 and under, 6 to 12 and 13 and over. Silver Creek Key Club members will be the judges.

The event is free and will be held rain or shine. For questions, call Matt at 672-9181. Trick or Treat hours are from 6 to 9 p.m.

JCC?adult learner open house Oct. 29

Jamestown Community College is sponsoring an adult learner open house on Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the JCC North County Center on 10807 Bennett Road in Dunkirk. It features an information fair where attendees will have the opportunity for informal conversations with JCC staff about the college’s academic programs plus non-credit training options.

Three free seminars are also being offered. From 6 to 6:20 p.m., financial aid: Learn how JCC puts a quality education within your financial reach; from 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. in-demand careers: Learn about fields with growing job opportunities from an expert in workforce development, and 7 to 7:20 p.m. real experiences of adult learners:

Hear from current adult learners and recent graduates about their college experience and get the opportunity to ask them questions first-hand.

Town of Collins trash day Saturday

The town of Collins will host its next trash day on Saturday. There will be no trash day in November.

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Dunkirk fitness center hours announced

The Dunkirk City School District has announced the hours for its fitness room. The center is open Monday through Friday from 6-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Last Silver Creek brush pickup Monday

The last scheduled brush pickup for the village of Silver Creek will be Mon-day. After that, leaf pickup will commence. Residents are reminded not to put brush or sticks in leaf piles.

County Drug Forum to air on Channel 5

Access Channel 5 will air a three-part series concerning opiate use and abuse with part one airing at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday and ending on Oct. 31.

A day-long community forum that focused on the growing epidemic of opiate use and abuse in the county was held March 12 in Mayville. The purpose of the forum was to bring the community together to have an open conversation in the areas of prevention, education and treatment.

A panel consisting of medical personnel, law enforcement and community officials discussed data on current practices, impacts of drug abuse and barriers that need to be overcome.

During the afternoon segment of the forum, the next steps were developed with regard to increased awareness, prevention, education and treatment.

Part two of the series will be shown at the same times beginning Nov. 1 and ending Nov. 7. The final program of the series will continue beginning Nov. 8 until Nov.14.

Access Channel 5 (QAM channel 21.4 without a converter) is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Har-mony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.

The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s web site ac5.weebly.com/

Ban of left turns

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office will begin enforcing the ban on left turns into M&T and Community banks in the village of Silver Creek. Signs for no left turns are visible.

No skateboarding on Silver Creek sidewalks

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office will begin enforcing no skateboarding on sidewalks in the village of Silver Creek. Mayor Nick Piccolo said this is due to the skateboarders’ lack of respect for pedestrians. The sheriffs will also patrol the park more regularly to deter vandals at the gazebo.

Habitat for Humanity fundraiser Sunday

Chautauqua Area Habitat for Humanity is hosting a fundraiser at The Colony Restaurant on Routes 5 and 20 in Irving on Sunday at 1 p.m. Those attending can watch the Buffalo Bills vs. the New York Jets football game, and enjoy a hot buffet served at halftime, featuring beef on weck, salads, pasta, fruit, pizza and desserts. Beverages will be available at happy hour prices.

To assist with fundraising for the continued construction of Habitat houses, tickets for raffle baskets will also be sold.

Tickets for the event are $22 and can be purchased by calling 934-2691. There will be no tickets sold at the door.

Lakeshore Humane Society holds Pet Adoption Day/Open House

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a Pet Adoption Day/Open House at its Adoption Center Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. The public is invited to come to see the facility, and meet the dogs and cats in need of caring homes.

Call 672-1991 or see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Collins to host budget workshop today

The Collins Town Board will host a budget workshop today at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the 2015 budget at the town hall, 14093 Mill St.

City of Dunkirk Republican Committee

The Dunkirk Republican Committee met on Oct. 9. Officers were elected and plans for the upcoming City election season were discussed.

Committee members are continuing to seek additional mayoral and council candidates for the 2015 election cycle beginning in the late spring, early summer.

If you are interested in running for office in the City of Dunkirk and will be seeking the endorsement of this committee, contact Truman Bradley 366-2166, Kevin Muldowney 366-4336, or Bill Tuggle 366-8370.

If you are not interested in seeking political office, but would like to join the committee and become a part of the process, you will be welcome; contact Truman, Kevin or Bill.

Community Notebook

Halloween photos

to benefit pet pantry

Halloween photos can be taken Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3987 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. The cost is $10 for a 5 by 7 photo. Pick up photos the next day. Participants can dress up their pets or kids. All proceeds benefit the Dunkirk Pet Pantry.

AARP smart driver class offered Saturday

Gowanda American Legion Post 409 at 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda, is sponsoring a AARP smart driver class on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a fee for members and non-members payable by check or money order only to AARP.

To register, call Dorothy at 532-3248 for details about mailing payment and to confirm registration. Any licensed New York driver may take the class. Please leave a clear message with name and phone number.

Swedish dinner

The Marvin Community House, 2 W. Fifth St. in Jamestown, will hold a Swedish dinner on Friday at 6 p.m. The menu includes yellow pea soup, lingonberries, meatballs, koldormer, korv, rotmos, dilled red potatoes, rice pudding, pickled herring, rye bread & hard tack, raspberry almond dessert, and coffee or tea. You may bring your own wine or beer.

Authentic Swedish music will be provided by Don Sandy on the accordion and Kathy Peterson on the Scandinavian nyckelharpa.

Tickets are $20 and must be prepaid. Call 488-6206 for your reservation by Wednesday.

Meet the Candidates Thursday evening

At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Meet the Candidates for State Assembly, Sheriff and Family Court Judge in the courtroom on the third floor of the Fredonia Village Hall. The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

The meetings are free and open to all. Come question the candidates and decide how to vote.

Apple Butter Festival Saturday in Westfield

The West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, Westfield, will host an Apple Butter Festival Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Observe and help in the cooking of old-fashioned apple butter. There will be more that 40 vendors on site offering various items, including food.

All profits the church generates will be donated to the Nina’s Kitchen Brocton/Portland Food Pantry which is operated on the church grounds.

Indian Foods Dinner Saturday in Salamanca

The Jimmersontown Pres-byterian Church will hold its 55th annual Indian Foods Dinner Saturday at the Seneca Nation of Indians, Allegany Administration Building in Salamanca.

The dinner prices are $13 for adults, and $10 for children ages 5 to 8. Dinner is served at 1 p.m.

The menu includes roast turkey, roast venison, boiled corn bread, fry bread, fried salt pork, hulled corn soup, cranberry sauce, mashed beans, buttered squash, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pumpkin pie, cider, tea, coffee of fruit punch.

The deadline for reservations is Thursday. Call Marilyn 474-6387, Eva 945-2047, Florence 945-1529 or Blanche 945-4331. Reserve by mail at PO Box 525, Salamanca, NY 14779.

Attention vendors: contact Gloria Heron at 307-6672 to reserve space.

Parks Commission meets Thursday

The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will hold its monthly meeting Thurs-day at 7 p.m. at the Chau-tauqua County Airport Robert H. Jackson Field. The public is welcome to attend.

Cassadaga Job Corps Academy to host

informational session

The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour on its campus at 8115 Glasgow Road, Cassadaga on Thursday at 10 a.m. CJCA provides training to begin a career in the healthcare, construction, and the security industries, as well as high school equivalency classes to those in need of a diploma. Training in certified nurse aide, carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical are available as well as the advanced training for licensed practical nurse.

CJCA will accept young adults, age 16-24, who are committed to a rigorous education and training program that are prepared to launch a career. Applicants can apply for on-center living or non-residential status, and all applicants will enroll on a full federal scholarship if accepted.

Contact Admissions Coun-selor EJ?Hayes at 595-4298 or hayes.edward@jobcorps.org for information on income and other eligibility factors, and to reserve a spot for the tour. For more information, visit cassadaga.jobcorps.gov.

Library to present

photography exhibition

The Patterson Library Octagon Gallery will present “An Exhibition of Photography outside the United States” from Friday to Nov. 14. The opening reception for the artists will be Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The photographers include: Diane Andrasik, Mary Bivens, David Bretz, Karin Cockram, Nancy Ensign, James Hoggard, Janet Nass, George Petrella, Linda Probst, Mara Rubin and Nadine Stacy.

Gowanda board

meeting canceled

The Gowanda Village Board special meeting scheduled for today has been canceled. The special executive session was set for 7:30 p.m.

Silver Creek Board

of Ed meeting change

The Silver Creek Board of Education will hold a reception for board appreciation week at 5:30 p.m. in the new board room.

A workshop will follow from 6:15 to 7 p.m. The meeting will start at 8 p.m. Wednesday instead of the usual start time to allow board members to attend the middle/high school concert.

The workshop and meeting will be held in the new board room off the high school lobby.

Traveler advisory

The New York State Department of Transporta-tion Monday announced that bridge maintenance will begin today on the Route 60 bridge over Canadaway Creek in Pomfret. As a result, Route 60, between Spoden Road and Shumla Road, will have lane closures. Traffic will alternate the use of one lane controlled by temporary traffic signals. This work is expected to last about three weeks.

Puerto Rican traditions celebration Saturday

The Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County is pleased to present a celebration of Puerto Rican traditions Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, Marina & Conference Center, 10 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk.

The event is free to everyone. There will be music by Hiram Martinez and Mambo Alto as well as Jose Claudio – El Mensajero de la Trova Puertorriquena.

There will also be traditional foods and family events such as a display of traditional instruments, educational elements and children’s activities.

Jim Subjack to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Jim Subjack as the guest on Saturday. Subjack, an attorney, will discuss legal issues and the sandwich generation. The show will be hosted by Doc Hamels.

The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out.

The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change.

Chautauqua Sunrise is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chau-tauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, For-estville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19.

The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville.

The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s web site ac5.weebly.com/

Gas price falls

Average retail gasoline prices in Rochester have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.44/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 319 gas outlets in Rochester.

This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.12/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Community Notebook

Robertson raises over $2 million in bid to defeat Reed

Congressional candidate Martha Robertson raised over $515,000 in the third quarter of 2014, bringing her total raised to over $2 million in her race against Congressman Tom Reed in New York’s 23rd District. Her campaign continues to gain momentum in the run up to Nov. 4.

Robertson’s campaign has nearly 7,500 individual donors, 95 percent of whom gave $250 or less.

Fredonia accepting Alumni Hall of Fame nominations

The Fredonia Central School Alumni Hall of Fame Committee is currently accepting nominations for candidates for the Alumni Hall of Fame.

This distinguished award honors individuals whose deeds and character exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and/or service to their communities. The honoree’s spirit and leadership are worthy of recognition and have inspired praise and gratitude among his or her peers.

Nomination forms are available in the main office at Fredonia High School or on the district website (www.fredonia.wnyric.org). The deadline for applications is Jan. 12, 2015.

Lasagna dinner Saturday in Dewittville

Dewittville-Hartfield United Methodist Church will host a lasagna dinner on Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meal includes tossed salad, bread, dessert and beverage for a donation of $8. The church is located on Route 430 and Meadows Road in Dewittville.

Auxiliary holding Lunch and Learn Wednesday

The Auxiliary of Brooks Memorial Hospital will present a Lunch and Learn program at noon on Wednesday at the Shorewood Country Club on West Lake Road in Dunkirk. The cost is $12 at the door. The event is open to the public. Reservations are required. Contact Alona at 366-1640 or Shirley at 366-5046. The topic is exercise through the ages. The presenter is Jennifer Wilson, manager and personal trainer at Chautauqua Health and Fitness.

Apple Butter Festival Saturday

The West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, Westfield, will host an Apple Butter Festival on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can observe and help in the cooking of old-fashioned apple butter. There will be over 40 vendors on site offering various sale items, including food. The public is invited to enjoy fun for the entire family. All profits the church generates from the event will be donated to the Nina’s Kitchen Brocton/Portland Food Pantry, which is operated on the church grounds. Everyone is welcome.

Harvest Dinner Friday

A Harvest Dinner is scheduled for Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield. The featured entree is baked ham. The meal also includes side dishes, beverage, and dessert. The cost is adults: $10, and children 10 and under: $5. Patrons may dine in or take out. For free delivery, call the church office by noon at 326-2643 on the day of the dinner.

Gowanda Board to host special meetings

The Gowanda Village Board will host two special meetings in executive session to discuss legal matters. The meetings will take place Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday at 6 p.m.

Family-related

program to be held Sundays at church

The Stockton Commun-ity Church, 4554 W. Railroad Ave., Stockton, is starting a new family-related program for all ages (children through adults) to be held Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. The program will include Bible lessons for various age groups, greeting card class, puppet ministry class, homework help, snack time and game time. Children ages 3 through 6 must have a parent stay and attend the evening activities. There will be no nursery care. Children under age 3 will remain under parental supervision for the evening. The public is invited to attend.

Spaghetti dinner Wednesday in Fredonia

Knights of Columbus Fredonia Council 7921 will sponsor a spaghetti dinner on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s School Hall, Moore Ave., Fredonia. The cost is adults: $ 7, children under 12: $ 4. Take-outs will be available. The event is “all you can eat.” Proceeds will benefit the K of C Charity Fund.

Hanover Democrats Meet the Candidates event Thursday

The Hanover Democrats Meet the Candidates event will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Silver Creek VFW. Meet the Democratic candidates. Enjoy food, fun and each other. The requested donation is $6. With questions, call 934-4691.

Pomfret assessor’s office closed Tuesday

The Town of Pomfret Assessor’s Office will be closed Tuesday for class and staff training.

Spoons ‘n Spools Crafters meet Wednesday

The Spoons ‘n Spools Crafters will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave. in Dunkirk. Participants are asked to bring strips of material 1-inch by 6-inches and twine to make a swag. Dues will be collected.

Community Notebook

Fall foliage color report issued

New York state’s fall foliage season is in full swing, with peak colors making their way through the Finger Lakes, Greater Niagara, Thousand Islands-Seaway, Hudson Valley, Central New York and Capital-Saratoga regions this weekend, according to observers for Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program.

In the Greater Niagara region, look for peak colors in Niagara County with 50 percent color change and a wide range of bright fall colors. Erie County will also be at peak with 50-60 percent color change and bright red, orange and yellow leaves. Genesee County will be at peak or just past peak this weekend with average shades of red, orange, bronze and burgundy. Wyoming County will be at 75 percent color change and just past peak this weekend with some remaining bright colors.

Foliage is just past peak in the Chautauqua-Allegheny region. In Chautauqua County, spotters reporting from Chautauqua expect 95 percent color change and orange and dark red leaves of average brilliance. Spotters at Allegany State Park in Cattaraugus County also expect 95 percent leaf change and mostly yellow leaves along with some orange leaves of average brilliance.

Sunday Family Breakfast set

Forest Lodge #166 F & A.M., 321 East Main St., (Route 20), Fredonia is holding a Sunday Family Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday. The menu includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, toast, juice, milk, coffee, and tea. The prices are: adults and teenagers 13 and up $6.50, children 6-12 $3, kids 5 and under are free. The public is welcome, as is anyone with interests in, or who has questions about Free Masonry. Print and bring, (or mention) this event, and get 50 cents off each adult breakfast ticket.

Fredonia accepting Alumni Hall of Fame nominations

The Fredonia Central School Alumni Hall of Fame Committee is currently accepting nominations for candidates for the Alumni Hall of Fame.

Todd Crandall, Fredonia High School principal, stated, “The Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have, through their performance, conduct and achievement, brought credit and honor to themselves and the Fredonia Central School District. Their public example will serve to inspire future graduates to perform and serve in the same spirit.”

Nomination forms are available in the main office at Fredonia High School or on the district website (www.fredonia.wnyric.org). The deadline for applications is Jan. 12, 2015.

Auxiliary holding Lunch and Learn

The Auxiliary of Brooks Memorial Hospital will present a Lunch and Learn program at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Shorewood Country Club on W. Lake Rd., in Dunkirk. The cost is $12 at the door. the event is open to the public. Reservations are required. Contact Alona at 366-1640 or Shirley at 366-5046. The topic is exercise through the ages. The presenter is Jennifer Wilson, manager and personal trainer at Chautauqua Health and Fitness.

Pomfret assessor’s office closed Tuesday

The Town of Pomfret Assessor’s Office will be closed Tuesday for class and staff training.

Adult Learner information day slated Oct. 29

Jamestown Community College’s North County Center in Dunkirk will host an Adult Learner Open House from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 29.

The event is designed for adults who are considering starting college or returning to their studies. Those planning to attend are asked to register by calling 363-6500.

JCC’s North County Center is located at 10807 Bennett Road in Dunkirk.

Election Day Barbecue at School 4

Dunkirk School 4 PTO will sponsor its annual Election Day barbecue dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. It will be held in the school cafeteria at 752 Central Ave. The dinner includes 1/4 chicken, pulled pork sandwich, buttered potatoes, coleslaw, roll and butter. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by calling Anna at 413-9132 or at the door. Chances to win beautiful theme baskets will also be available the day of the dinner.

AARP smart driver class offered

Gowanda American Legion Post #409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda, is sponsoring a AARP smart driver class on Oct.25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a fee for members and non-members payable by check or money order only to AARP.

To register, call Dorothy at 532-3248 for details about mailing payment and to confirm registration. Any licensed N.Y. driver may take the class. Please leave a clear message with name and phone number. She will contact you back at her earliest convenience.

Community Notebook

Stockton Town Board meets Tuesday night

The Stockton Town Board is having a special meeting to go over the budget resolution and discuss any other business to come before the board Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the town hall.

Breast Cancer Awareness seminar Tuesday in Gowanda

A Breast Cancer Aware-ness seminar will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Valley Pharmacy, 31 W. Main St., Gowanda, by Lauralee Sprague, FNP TLC Health Network. There will be brochures, giveaways and a refreshments. This seminar is free to the public.

Blood drive Tuesday

The Community Blood Bank is hosting a blood drive at Seneca Gaming and Entertainment in Irving from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday. October is Cancer Awareness Month. Donate in honor of a loved one who may have been affected by cancer. Support local patients! To schedule an appointment in advance, visit fourhearts.org/donate.

Swiss steak dinner

The Knights of Columbus Council 5356 will hold a Swiss steak dinner at St. Rose of Lima Hall, Forestville on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. The menu includes Swiss steak, soft potatoes, vegetables, coffee, tea, or pop. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling Paul Harvey at 934-4889. Proceeds benefit the K of C Charitable Fund.

Gas price falls

Average retail gasoline prices in New York have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.54/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 6,118 gas outlets in New York. This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.21/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in New York during the past week, prices Sunday were 12.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 12.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 18.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 12.8 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

Feeding Fredonia Challenge starts soon

This communitywide food drive will go from Sunday to Oct. 24. Participating Fredonia businesses and offices will have an orange sign on their door or window indicating that they are receiving donations of food during their regular business hours. The food needed includes: beans, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned meat, dry milk, pasta, rice, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, soup, cereal, coffee, but all items will be welcomed. All food donations will benefit the Fredonia Food Pantry at Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. (open the third Saturday of every month).

Community Notebook

‘Real Food Fall Favorites’ Sunday

The Chautauqua County Rural Ministry will hold a cooking and nutrition workshop titled, “Real Food Fall Favorites” and presented by Faith Woolson of Arkwright Sunday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Friendly Kitchen on Central Avenue in Dunkirk.

This time of year, Chautauqua County farms are overflowing with homegrown items. Woolson will demonstrate some of her favorite healthy fall recipes.

To attend this workshop, call to RSVP at 366-1787 or email Hannah at ccrmgleaning@gmail.com.

These workshops, free and open to the public, are made possible by the NYS Dept. of Health Division of Nutrition.

Gary Chilcott to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Gary Chilcott as the guest on Saturday. He will discuss veterans’ affairs. The show will be hosted by Doc Hamels. The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast daily at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change.

Chautauqua Sunrise is shown live Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering these communities: Brocton, Cassada-ga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Fal-coner, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lake-wood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19.

The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s web site ac5.weebly.com/

Candidates to debate on Access Channel 5 Saturday

New York State Assem-bly candidates Barrie Yoch-im (D) and Andrew Goodell (R) will debate on Access Channel 5 at noon on Saturday. The live debate should run for 90 minutes.

The program will re-air at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. each day beginning Saturday with the last airing on Oct. 24.

There will be four viewer-asked questions. Viewers can call 753-5225 during the debate, or they can ask via Facebook or Twitter by accessing the debate page ac5.weebly.com/2014-election.html. Phone calls will be written down and given to the moderator.

Access Channel 5 (QAM channel 21.4 without a converter) is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas. Coverage may extend to other parts of the County and viewers can check the website for updated coverage areas.

The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s web site ac5.weebly.com/

Zombie teens Friday

Teens can become one of the undead at Ahira Hall Memorial Library on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To celebrate Teen Read Week, the library, located on Route 20 in Brocton, is opening its doors for an after hours party, complete with zombie snacks, games, and a how-to zombie make-up tutorial.

Fredonia Village Board meeting rescheduled

The Fredonia Village Board meeting scheduled for this past Monday has been rescheduled for this upcoming Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Trustees Room of Village Hall. A workshop will be held before the special meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Movie showing today in Brocton canceled

Due to a death connected with Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton, the showing of the movie “Left Behind”scheduled for today at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled.

Magical Pumpkin Patch Saturday at library

The Jeffers Present: Magical Pumpkin Patch at the Anderson-Lee Library Saturday at 11 a.m. Attendees can make a pumpkin patch, build their own scarecrows, see a hilarious magic show, pet farm animals and take an autumn family photo. Families with children of all ages are welcome to attend this event. Registration is required. Space is limited. Call 934-3468 or stop by 43 Main St., Silver Creek to register.

Fall rummage sale Friday at city church

The First United Presby-terian Church of Dunkirk Lady’s Guild will hold its fall rummage sale on Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Westminster Hall at 410 Eagle St. Parking is available in the parking lot next to the church.

Money raised from the rummage sale will be used to support local, national and world missions.

College & Career Night set for Oct. 21

Jamestown Community College and the Chautauqua County Counselors Associa-tion will host the 38th annual College & Career Night on Oct. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Physical Educa-tion Complex on JCC’s Jamestown Campus.

The program offers high school students, their parents and community members the chance to gather information about educational institutions and career possibilities. Repre-sentatives from 60 colleges and 80 career areas are expected to attend.

Admission is free. For additional information about College & Career Night, call JCC, 338-1001.

Free Child ID Event

Westfield Moose Lodge 118 and Women of the Moose Chapter 517 will hold a free Child ID event on Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 19 Clinton St., Westfield

This event is also available to seniors who tend to wander away from home.

Join lodge members for light refreshments and games for the kids while protecting our most precious gifts, our children.

With questions, call the Lodge at 326-2045 or Governor Rick Clawson at 753-6348.

Harvest Dinner Friday

A Harvest Dinner is scheduled for Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield. The featured entree is meat loaf. The meal also includes side dishes, beverage, and dessert. The cost is adults: $10, and children 10 and under: $5. Patrons may dine in or take out.

For free delivery, call the church office by noon at 326-2643 on the day of the dinner.

Access Channel to air Fredonia-Olean game

Fredonia Access Channel 5 will air Friday’s Fredonia High School football game against Olean at the Orange Bowl today at 7 p.m.

Craft, rummage and bake sale Saturday

The Dunkirk Senior Citizens are sponsoring their third annual craft, rummage, and bake sale on Saturday at the Center at 45 Cliffstar Court from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Several vendors will be on hand with a variety of rummage, including children’s new and slightly used clothes, puzzles, glassware, CDs, handmade crocheted and knitted items, baked goods, homemade pierogi and much more.

Vendor tables are still available at the cost of $15. Reserve today by calling the Center at 366-7530.

Arkwright Town Board special meeting tonight

The Arkwright Town Board is holding a special meeting tonight at 7:30 to discuss the 2015 budget and any other business to come before the board.

Community Notebook

Fredonia Access Channel to air Fredonia-Olean game

Fredonia Access Channel 5 will air Friday’s Fredonia High School football game against Olean at the Orange Bowl today and Wednesday at 7 p.m.

City valve repairs to shut down supply

Residents of Roberts Road between Benton and Talcott streets, along with residents on Benton between Roberts Road and Franklin Avenue in the city of Dunkirk have been advised that repairs to two large waterline valves will take place today (Tuesday) and may possibly last until Wednesday.

According to the Department of Public Works, the new valves are required to replace old, non-working valves at the city’s two-million-gallon Benton Street water tank. The upgrade will allow the city to isolate any and all directions of its water distribution system to best protect the new Millennium Parkway and the surrounding residents and industries.

Water pressures will be very low beginning early in the morning and stay that way until later in the afternoon. According to the notice the DPW placed at each house, water systems inside homes are not expected to be usable during this period. Residents were asked to be prepared to be without water service while repairs are being made.

The DPW also thanked residents for their cooperation and patience.

Revitalize Dunkirk to meet Thursday

The monthly meeting of Revitalize Dunkirk will meet in the SUNY Tech Incubator conference room, 214 Central Avenue, Dunkirk at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16.

Progress reports from committees for beautification, transportation and economic development, marketing, leadership are expected. There will also be an update on the Coburn Block Main Street grant, the Landmark Committee and the Adams Art Gallery.

Community Notebook

Spaghetti dinner Nov. 4 at church

The First United Presbyterian Church in Silver Creek, (35 Park Place) is holding an Election Day spaghetti dinner on Nov. 4 from 4 p.m. until sold out in the church’s Doerschug Hall.

The dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread and a dessert item. The dine-in or take-out dinner costs $10.

For questions or information, call the church office at 934-2018.

Swiss steak dinner

The Knights of Columbus Council 5356 will hold a Swiss steak dinner at St. Rose of Lima Hall, Forestville on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out.

The menu includes Swiss steak, soft potatoes, vegetables, coffee, tea, or pop.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling Paul Harvey at 934-4889.

Proceeds benefit the K of C Charitable Fund.

Writer’s group starts Wednesday

The Town of Portland’s Ahira Hall Memorial Library, located in Brocton, will host a writer’s group for active writers Wednesdays, Oct. 15, 29, and Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Any and all are invited to join. The group’s focus will be to offer support and encouragement.

This is a wonderful opportunity to continue, revisit or start along your writing path.

Cohost author George Clever will be guiding the group through numerous writing tools and procedures.

This will be a comfortable and productive group open to discussion.

Write Now meets at Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 792-9418, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, ad.ahml@hotmail.com.

Evening of Theater set for Thursday

The Fredonia High School Choral Program presents an “Evening of Theater” on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Fredonia Central School District Auditorium.

Student performers in grades 9-12 will present selections from shows such as “Guys and Dolls,” “Little Women” and “Songs of a New World.”

Ticket prices are $3 for adults and $2 senior citizens and students at the door.

Board of Health

meeting Thursday

The Chautauqua County Board of Health will hold its next meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. in the HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room in Mayville.

Anyone seeking further information or wishing to attend this meeting should call the Public Health Director’s Office at 753-4590.

NCCF’s Service Learning Mini-Grant deadline Friday

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is offering the Service Learning Mini-Grants Pro-gram to all schools in northern Chautauqua County.

Funding is available on a competitive basis for projects that promote service learning to middle and high school-level students. Individual grants of up to $500 are available.

Through the Service Learning Mini-Grant Program, NCCF works with educators to bring community service opportunities into the classroom.

Applications for the next round of grants are due to NCCF by Friday.

The committee will review all applications and announce the awards early in November 2014.

NCCF is excited about the Service Learning Mini-Grants Program and hopes that teachers in northern Chautauqua County will participate.

For an application and to learn more about this program, visit our website at www.nccfoundation.org or call the office at 366-4892.

Commissioners will meet on Tuesday

Due to the Columbus Day holiday, the regular scheduled monthly meeting of the Board of Commis-sioners has been rescheduled from today to Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at the meeting room located in the Portland Fire Hall, 6481 W. Main St., Portland.

Pine Valley to hold budget workshop

The Pine Valley Board of Education will hold a special budget workshop on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m., in the board conference room (Room 5) at the Pine Valley Elementary School.

The public is welcome to attend.

Lighthouse ghost tour tickets on sale

Help support the lighthouse and have an entertaining evening with the Fredonia Ghost Hunters.

The last three ghost tours will be held at the Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum for this season. Tours will take place this Saturday, Oct. 24 and Oct. 25. The Oct. 24 tour is sold out.

Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the lighthouse, or by going online to its website, www.dunkirklighthouse.com.

Community Notebook

Harvest dinner Friday

A Harvest Dinner is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield. The featured entree is meat loaf. The meal also includes side dishes, beverage and dessert. The cost is adults: $10, and children 10 and under: $5. Patrons may dine in or take out. For free delivery, call the church office by noon at 326-2643 on the day of the dinner.

WMHF Wine & Cheese Tasting Friday

The Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation will present an evening of Wine & Cheese Tasting at 21 Brix Winery at 6654 W. Main Road in Portland from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17.

Sam Hyman, singer/song writer, will be featured throughout the evening. Sam’s unique guitar style, soulful voice and original songs and interpretations of timeless classics have captivated thousands of audiences.

In addition to the music, an array of appetizers, wonderful cheeses and dazzling desserts will be available. Three 21 Brix complimentary wine tastings will be provided along with a cash bar featuring wine and beer.

Reservations at $25 each will benefit the foundation’s 2014 Annual Campaign in support of the hospital’s Emergency Department upgrade. Reservations can be made by calling Patty DiPalma, foundation development director, at 793-2338. Checks may be made payable to Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, 189 E. Main St. Westfield, N.Y. 14787. Also accepted are Mastercard, VISA and Discover credit cards.

Fore more information, call DiPalma at 793-2238.

Community Notebook

Silver Creek Community Education offers two more courses

Citizen Preparedness Corps Training will be offered on Nov. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Silver Creek high school cafeteria.

A trained Red Cross representative will conduct this session, which provides a comprehensive overview on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made disasters. Time is allowed for Q & A after the power point presentation.

There is no fee for this class. Call 951-8111 to register. Leave your name and phone number.

Do you need to relax and re-focus?

Yoga/Pilates is gentle exercise for your whole body and will leave you relaxed and invigorated. Pilates focuses on the strengthening of ‘core’ muscles that help to define and elongate your body and improve your balance.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. Class is taught by Karen Bogosian from 7 to 8 p.m., at The Backline, 19 Park Place, Silver Creek. Parking is available on the square.

Registration fee is $25 for 5 classes, on Thursdays, November 6 December 11.

To register, call 951-8111 and leave your name and phone number.

Fall rummage sale set at church

The First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk Ladies Guild will be holding its fall rummage sale on Friday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at Westminster Hall at 410 Eagle St. Parking is available in the parking lot next to the church.

Money raised from the rummage sale will be used to support local, national and world missions.

Writers group meets in Brocton

The Town of Portland’s Ahira Hall Memorial Library, located in Brocton, will host a writer’s group for active writers Wednesdays, Oct. 15, 29, and Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Any and all are invited to join.

The group’s focus will be to offer support and encouragement. This is a wonderful opportunity to continue, revisit or start along your writing path.

Cohost author George Clever will be guiding the group through numerous writing tools and procedures. This will be a comfortable and productive group open to discussion.

Write Now meets at Ahira Hall Memorial Library 792-9418, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, ad.ahml@hotmail.com.

String band at Opera House

Folk in Fredonia presents the “Canal Street String Band” at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Village Hall, on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. General Admission is $15, or $13 for Opera House Members.

They will be joined for a number or two by members of Westfield High School’s McClurg Street String Band, under the direction of Grammy Award-winning educator Kent Knappenberger.

For tickets, see fredopera.org. or call 679-1891 Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.

County Industrial Development Agency to meet

The Board Directors will hold a meeting at County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown, on Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. in the board room.

Community Notebook

Native American traditions to be celebrated Sunday

The Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County are pleased to present a free event – a celebration fo Native American traditions. This event will be held Sunday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, Marina & Conference Center. There will be traditional Native American foods, music, storytelling, displays, sales and the Allegany River Indian Dancers. Also, traditional art demonstrations including corn husk dolls, basket weaving, beadwork and more.

County health board meeting

The Chautauqua County Board of Health will hold its next meeting on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. in the HRC Building, 4th Floor Conference Room in Mayville. Anyone seeking further information or wishing to attend this meeting should call the Public Health Director’s Office at 753-4590.

Fall color report

In the Chautauqua-Allegheny region, peak foliage is predicted for Chautauqua County.

Spotters in Chautauqua are calling for 80-90 percent color change with muted to average shades of orange and rust, along with some dark shades of red. In Cattaraugus County, spotters at Allegany State Park predict peak to just past peak colors. Most yellow leaves are turning orange and more red leaves are appearing.

Spotters in Little Valley expect just past peak foliage by weekend with 70 percent color change and yellow, green and brown leaves.

In the Greater Niagara region, Batavia-based spotters in Genesee County are calling for near peak foliage by weekend with 45 percent color change and somewhat muted shades of orange and red.

Erie County will also be near peak with 35-40 percent color change and bright gold and orange leaves, according to spotters in Buffalo. Colors have really emerged over the past week in Wyoming County, according to spotters based in Perry. Look for about 60-65 percent change by the weekend.

Spotters in Niagara Falls in Niagara County expect 40 percent color change and bright red and yellow leaves in midpoint of transition.

Adult Learner information day slated Oct. 29

Jamestown Community College’s North County Center in Dunkirk will host an Adult Learner Open House from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 29.

The event is designed for adults who are considering starting college or returning to their studies. Those planning to attend are asked to register by calling 363-6500.

JCC’s North County Center is located at 10807 Bennett Road in Dunkirk.

‘Evening of Theater’ tickets on sale

The Fredonia High School Choral Program presents an “Evening of Theater” on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Fredonia Central School District Auditorium. Student performers in grades 9-12 will present selections from shows such as “Guys and Dolls,” “Little Women” and “Songs of a New World.” Ticket prices are $3 for adults and $2 senior citizens and students at the door.

Lighthouse ghost tour tickets on sale

Help support the lighthouse and have an entertaining evening with the Fredonia Ghost Hunters. The last three ghost tours will be held at the Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum for this season.

Tours will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. The Oct. 24 tour is sold out.

Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the lighthouse, or by going on line to its website, www.dunkirklighthouse.com.

Community Notebook

Friends of Dunkirk Free Library meet Tuesday

The Friends of the Dunkirk Free Library will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. downstairs at the Library, 536 Central Ave.

One last brush pickup in Silver Creek

There will be one last brush pick up in the village of Silver Creek before leaf pickup begins. Residents are asked to separate brush and sticks from the leaves.

Workshop on flower arranging Tuesday

On Tuesday at 7 p.m., Erin Bauer of Fern Croft Flowers will conduct a workshop on flower arranging for the Evans Garden Club. Hostesses for the evening will be Donna Nagel and Barb Schmitt. Jane Reedy will provide the Library arrangement. New members are always welcome.

Stop tobacco use

program starts Oct. 16

Brooks Hospital is reaching out to help those who want to stop using tobacco. The “Beat the Pack” four-week series will be offered free of charge to all interested participants. Area residents are invited to attend the program on Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the hospital’s medical library.

If you, or someone you know, are interested in registering for the program or would like more information, please contact her at 363-7293 or email tschrantz@lakeeriehealth.org.

Explore JCC open house for high school students Monday

Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus will hold Explore JCC, an open house for high school students and others, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday.

A campus fair featuring information on academic programs and student services will be held in the Student Union and participants can also choose among 20-minute sessions on internships, financial aid, JCC’s honors program, transferability of JCC credits, and options for undecided students. Guided campus tours are offered also.

Individuals can register for the program at www.sunyjcc.edu/explorejcc. For additional information, call the JCC admissions office, 800-388-8557 or 338-1001.

Traffic safety course scheduled Monday

A traffic safety course will be held Monday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Silver Creek Senior Center. The course provides the students with the insurance reduction certificate for three years and up to four points off of their NYS Driver’s license.

A portion of each registration will go to the senior center for its building fund. Plus, the seniors will be selling a light luncheon for students the day of the class to raise additional funds. Pre-registration is required and is $35. Registration can be mailed to Lifetime Safety, 70 Burgess St., Silver Creek, N.Y., 14136.

Last South Dayton’s Farmers’ Market Saturday

This Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be the last South Dayton’s Farmers’ Market for this year.

Enjoy organically grown vegetables from the farm. Amish donuts, breads, pies, and jams. Oakes Traveling Mercantile brings a variety of bulk foods including flours, dips, chips, pie fillings and more.

Plans are being made for next year’s Farmers’ Market on the Square.

Audit committee meets today in Ripley

An audit committee meeting of the Ripley Central School District will be held today at 4:30 p.m., in the District Office of the Ripley Central School, for the purpose of any and all items that come before the board.

Community Notebook

All-you-can-eat

breakfast Saturday

Ripley United Methodist Church will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. It includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, made-to-order eggs and omelets, homefries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $6.

The proceeds will benefit Noah’s Ark at Ripley First Presbyterian Church.

Chapter 459, Vietnam Veterans of America meets Sunday

Chapter 459, Vietnam Veterans of America, will hold its only meeting for October Sunday at 11 a.m. at the John T. Murray VFW Post 1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. As always, anyone with questions can contact Danny McGill at 366-2287.

Flea market and

pig roast Saturday

There will be a “Fall Outside” flea market and Pig Roast Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church on Main Street in Cherry Creek. The pig roast also features two sides, dessert and a beverage from 11 a.m. until sold put. The cost for the dinner is $9. In addition to the flea market, there will be a basket silent auction. All proceeds from the event, including flea market spot rental, benefit the church fuel bill.

‘Down in the Pumpkin Patch’ set for Saturday

at Barker Library

The Darwin R. Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredo-nia, will offer a special story time entitled “Down in the Pumpkin Patch” on Satur-day at 11 a.m. It will include pumpkin stories, a pumpkin movie, a pumpkin craft and pumpkin fun. No registration is required. All children welcome are welcome.

Clothing giveaway Saturday in Forestville

The Chautauqua County Rural Ministry, in partnership with Northern Chau-tauqua Community Founda-tion, Kids In Distress Situ-ations, and Forestville Pan-try will hold a clothing giveaway Saturday at the For-estville Methodist Church on Park Street for Forest-ville residents only. Cloth-ing will be available from 10 a.m. to noon at no cost. Those interested are to bring proof of residency and social security cards for household members who are getting clothing. Cloth-ing sizes are limited, but, there is infant to adult XL. The clothing that is available is new and name brand.

CCRM has partnered with other United Way community partners to distribute the clothing. The donor has requested that any family participating agree to photographing of recipients.

For more information, contact CCRM at 366-1787.

Book sale Saturday

Literacy Volunteers will hold a book sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 21 East Bookstore in Dunkirk. Patrons are asked to use the Washington Avenue entrance. Paper-backs are $.50, hardcovers $1 and children’s books are $.25. There also some specially prices books. Proceeds assist in the work of promoting literacy.

Cassadaga to flush fire hydrants Monday

Cassadaga will flush fire hydrants Monday. Village residents should make arrangements for this day.

Chicken barbecue

The Dayton Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a chicken barbecue Sunday starting at 11:30 a.m. at 9512 Route 62, Dayton. Dinners are $9 for adults and $5.50 for children under 12.

Dinner include half chicken, salt potatoes, macaroni salad, coleslaw, roll with butter, homemade desserts and drinks. Takeouts are available. To reserve takeouts, call 532-9098. On Sunday morning, call 532-2627 before 10 a.m.

All proceeds go toward the purchase of an emergency generator for the fire hall.

Silver Creek Clerk’s hours Thursday, Friday

The Silver Creek Clerk’s Office will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday due to a scheduling conflict. Clerk’s office hours will return to normal the following week.

No left turns into

Silver Creek banks

The sheriff’s office will begin enforcing signs banning left turns into M&T and Community banks in Silver Creek. Residents and bank customers are asked to obey the signs.

Henry ‘Hank’ Hochstine benefit at Moose Club

There will be a benefit sponsored by Friends of Henry “Hank” Hochstine Sunday at the Dunkirk Moose Club, 296 Lake Shore Drive West, beginning at noon. A $10 donation is requested.

There will be a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, music and raffles. Proceeds benefit Henry Hochstine. All are welcome.

YMCA babysitting

clinic for boys and girls

The Jamestown YMCA announces an upcoming date for the next YMCA babysitting clinic for boys and girls, ages 11-16. The clinic will be held on Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jamestown YMCA, 101 E. Fourth St.

Participants should bring a brown bag lunch. Space is limited. The price is $16 for Y members or $26 for potential or non-members. Registrations cannot be taken over the phone but can be made in person at the YMCA Welcome Center before Friday. For more information, visit www.jamestownymca.org.

City chamber will next meet on Oct. 15

The Board of Directors of the Dunkirk Community Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its meeting to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Jamestown Community College Training Center on Bennett Road in Dunkirk.

All Dunkirk chamber members are invited to attend the meeting.

Pet adoption day/

open house Saturday

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a pet adoption day/open house at its adoption center Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. See the facility and meet the dogs and cats in need of caring homes.

Call 672-1991 or see www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Silver Creek Fire Department report

Between Sept. 2 and Oct. 6, the Silver Creek Fire Department responded to 51 calls. These included 16 emergencies, four fires and one accident in the village, 22 emergencies and two accidents in the town of Hanover and mutual aid calls to Sheridan four times and Forestville twice.

October is Fire Prevention Month and Silver Creek Chief James Tytka Jr. asks residents to use safe practices to avoid fires.

Cassadaga Job Corps Academy to host

informational session

The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour at 8115 Glasgow Road in Cassadaga Thursday at 10 a.m. CJCA provides training to begin a career in the healthcare, construction and security industries, plus high school equivalency classes.

Training in certified nurse aide, carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical are available as is advanced training for licensed practical nurse. CJCA will accept young adults, age 16-24, who are committed to a rigorous education and training program. Applicants can apply for on-center living or non-residential status. Applicants enroll on a full federal scholarship if accepted. Contact EJ Hayes, admissions counselor, at 595-4298 or hayes.edward@jobcorps.org for more information on income and other eligibility factors, and reserve a tour spot.

For more information you can also visit cassadaga.jobcorps.gov.

Community Notebook

Feast site changed

The location of the feast of Blessed Mary Angela on Friday has been changed. The Healing Mass will take place at the St. Hyacinth site, with anointing of the sick at 6:30 p.m. The change of location is due to a scheduling conflict. Any Catholic with a serious or chronic life threatening or debilitating physical or emotional illness may be anointed. The Fati-ma Society will host a re-ception at the Lyceum after Mass. Food donations can be brought to the Lyceum after 5 p.m. that day.

County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. board meeting set

The Board of Directors of the Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. will meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in the CTASC meeting room in the main terminal at the Chautauqua County Airport-Jamestown, West Oak Hill Road, in the Town of Ellicott

CTASC was formed by the County of Chautauqua in 2000 to securitize the County’s share of the settlement proceeds of tobacco related litigation involving numerous states and local governments and the tobacco industry. The agenda for the meeting may include authorizing the refinancing of a portion or all of the CTASC bonds to take advantage of current market conditions.

Annual book sale

The Sinclairville Free Library annual book sale will be held on Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is accepting new and gently used books, audio books and DVDs in good condition. The library is not accepting encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed novels. Donations can be brought to the library during regular business hours. For more information, call 962-5885 or visit the website at www.cclslib.org/sinclairville.

Reed receives NRA endorsement

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed’s campaign has announced the endorsement of the National Rifle Association of America with an “A” rating from the organization’s Political Victory Fund.

Citing legislative accomplishments, the NRA highlighted his support of H.R. 3590, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, which will positively impact sportsmen, as well as the SHARE Act, which protects traditional hunting ammunition while opening additional land access for hunting and fishing on land managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Big Bingo Wednesday

Big Bingo will be held Wednesday at the Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Ruggles St., on Wednesday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Lunch will be served at 4:30 to the first 60 members. Bingo cards are $1, with a charge of $2 for specials. Play starts at 5 p.m.

City chamber meets Wednesday

The Board of Directors of the Dunkirk Community Chamber of Commerce will meet Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Jamestown Com-munity College Training Center on Bennett Road in Dunkirk. All Dunkirk chamber members are invited to attend the meeting.

Stockton road closure starting today

Putnam Road, County Route 342, between Luce Road and Maple Avenue in the town of Stockton will be closed starting today. This closure is due to construction and a detour will not be posted. The closure shall remain in effect until the barricades are removed.

Evans Garden Club

The Evans Garden Club will travel to Beaver Mea-dow today. Barb Schmitt will be the tour guide. The club will leave from the Angola Public Library at 10 a.m. Bring a lunch.

Gas price rises

Average retail gasoline prices in Rochester have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.55/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 319 gas outlets in Rochester. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.30/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Rochester during the past week, prices Sunday were 15.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 7.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 13.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 5.8 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

Airport dedication

to air on Channel 5

Chautauqua County executive Vince Horrigan was on hand for the naming of the Greater Chautauqua Airport Robert H. Jackson Field at a recent ceremony. The dedication will be shown on Access Channel 5 at 1:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. beginning Saturday with the last airing on Oct. 17.

Assemblyman Andrew Goodell and Chautauqua County legislator Lisa Vanstrom, representing Senator Cathy Young, were present. Gregory Peterson represented the Robert H. Jackson Center.

A C-43 (DC3) WWII aircraft was on site for tours and was provided courtesy of the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo.

George Spanos, director of the Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities welcomed Phil Leferve from Sun Air Express, a Ft. Lauderdale-based company that will be associated with the airport.

Peter Carlo, a Korean War veteran, donated a flag to the new field.

Access Channel 5 (QAM channel 21.4 without a converter) is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Har-mony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.

The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s web site ac5.weebly.com/

Community Notebook

Charter and Administrative Code Review Commission meets Wednesday

The Chautauqua County Charter and Administrative Code Review Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Room 331 of the Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St., Mayville.

The commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

Anderson Recognition Committee meeting Tuesday in Brocton

The Brad Anderson Recognition Committee Meeting will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Portland Town Hall, 87 W. Main St. in Brocton.

All-you-can-eat

breakfast in Ripley Saturday at church

Ripley United Methodist Church will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. that includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, made-to-order eggs and omelets, homefries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $6.

The proceeds from this month’s breakfast will benefit Noah’s Ark at Ripley First Presbyterian Church.

Harvest Dinner Friday

A Harvest Dinner is scheduled Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield.

The featured entree is roast pork. The meal also includes side dishes, beverage and dessert. The cost is adults $10 and children 10 and under $5. Patrons may dine in or take out.

For free delivery, call the church office by noon at 326-2643 on the day of the dinner.

Meeting date change because of holiday

Due to the Columbus Day holiday, the regular scheduled monthly meeting of the Board of Commis-sioners has been rescheduled from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m., at the meeting room located in the Port-land Fire Hall, 6481 W. Main St., Portland.

City chamber

meets Wednesday

The Board of Directors of the Dunkirk Community Chamber of Commerce will meet on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Jamestown Community College Train-ing Center on Bennett Road in Dunkirk.

All Dunkirk chamber members are invited to attend the meeting.

Big Fish Triathlon

to air on Channel 5

Access Channel 5 will air the 40-minute documentary, “Big Fish Tri” at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning Saturday, with the last airing Oct. 17.

The Big Fish Tri is an Olympic-distance triathlon (roughly a one-mile swim, 25-mile bike, 6-mile run).

The event was held June 7 and based at Jamestown’s Camp Onyahsa, in Dewitt-ville.

The Big Fish Tri website observes, “During the race this year, we had the pleasure of having Snowshoe-films, a local film company, do a documentary on the Big Fish Tri. Many participants and volunteers are featured in the film.”

Filmed for Channel 5, the documentary is narrated by race organizers Patty and Bob Gabreski, and Dr. Robert Berke, the race’s medical director. The documentary also features short interviews with first-place winners Dan Pierce (Erie, Pa.) and Sandra Ruhlman of Frewsburg.

The event brought nearly 60 triathletes from western New York and Pennsyl-vania. Local triathletes in-clude Leslie Johnson and Carolyn Snider of Mayville. From Jamestown: Dallen Ashby, John and Kurt Gus-tafson, Glen Shoup and La-cy Yeagle; Lakewood: Ste-phen Matteson, Rudy Mueller, and Lyle Hajdu; Westfield: Amanda Roets; Ashville: Matt Levesque; Chautauqua: Branwen Wright; Kennedy: Ryan Walker.

“A triathlon, especially the Olympic distance, must have all sorts of volunteers: fire, police, rescue boats, timers, divers, kayaks and canoes, motorcycles, ambulances, medics, cooks, set-up and clean-up. We tried to show at least some of the people who made this event so successful, so much fun,” observed Karen Harvey, former Chicago Tribune photo editor and news photographer and a founder of Snowshoefilms.

Access Channel 5 (QAM channel 21.4 without a converter) is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Har-mony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.

The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s website ac5.weebly.com/.

Jack Amico to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Jack Amico as the guest on Saturday1. Amico is Rotary district governor.

The show will be hosted by Doc Hamels. The live, call-in program airs from 9 to 10 am. Saturday mornings.

Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out.

The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change.

Chautauqua Sunrise is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chau-tauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19.

The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville.

The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s website ac5.weebly.com/

College & Career Night set for Oct. 21

Jamestown Community College and the Chautauqua County Counselors Associa-tion will host the 38th annual College & Career Night on Oct. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Physical Education Complex on JCC’s Jamestown campus.

The program offers high school students, their parents, and community members the opportunity to gather information about educational institutions and career possibilities.

Representatives from nearly 60 colleges and 80 career areas are expected to attend the event.

Admission is free. For additional information about College & Career Night, call JCC, 338-1001.

NYSRPA endorses Payne for Chautauqua County Sheriff

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Political Victory Fund endorses Russell Payne for Chautauqua County Sheriff.

A fellow NYSRPA member, the endorsement is based upon his public opposition to the SAFE Act and commitment to protect Second Amendment civil rights.

“Russell Payne understands that there is nothing good in the so-called SAFE Act and believes it should be repealed,” said NYSRPA President Tom King. “That makes him the clear choice for gun owners this November.”

NYSRPA encourages everyone to support Payne’s campaign for sheriff.

Community Notebook

Silver Creek public hearing Monday

The Silver Creek Village Board will hold an emergency public hearing Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the village hall prior to its meeting to discuss the old Seegert’s Dairy property on Buffalo Street. All concerned neighbors are asked to attend.

Stockton road closure starting Tuesday

Putnam Road, County Route 342, between Luce Road and Maple Avenue in the town of Stockton will be closed starting Tuesday. This closure is due to construction and a detour will not be posted. The closure shall remain in effect until the barricades are removed.

Brad Anderson committee to meet

The Brad Anderson Recognition Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Portland Town Hall, 87 W. Main St. in Brocton.

Evans Garden Club holds trips

The Evans Garden Club will be travelling to Beaver Meadow on Tuesday. Barb Schmitt will be the tour guide. The club will leave from the Angola Public Library at 10 a.m. Bring a lunch and enjoy the great fall weather. On Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m., Erin Bauer of Fern Croft Flowers will conduct a workshop on flower arranging. Hostesses for the evening will be Donna Nagel and Barb Schmitt. Jane Reedy will provide the library arrangement. New members are always welcome.

CTASC to meet Thursday

The Board of Directors of the Chautauqua Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation will meet at 7:30 a.m., Thursday in the CTASC meeting room in the main terminal at the Chautauqua County Airport – Jamestown, West Oak Hill Road, in the Town of Ellicott

CTASC was formed by the Chautauqua County in 2000 to securitize the county’s share of the settlement proceeds of tobacco-related litigation involving numerous states and local governments and the tobacco industry.

The agenda for the meeting may include authorizing the refinancing of a portion or all of the CTASC bonds to take advantage of current market conditions.

Community Notebook

Traffic Safety Course

in Silver Creek Oct. 13

A traffic safety course will be held on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Silver Creek Senior Center. The course provides the students with the insurance reduction certificate for three years and up to four points off of their NYS Driver’s license.

Explore JCC Oct. 13

Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus will hold Explore JCC, an open house for high school students and others, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 13.

Individuals can register for the program at www.sunyjcc.edu/explorejcc. For additional information, call the JCC admissions office, 800-388-8557 or 338-1001.

All-you-can-eat

breakfast Oct. 11

Ripley United Methodist Church is holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Oct. 11 from 8 to 11 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, bacon, made to order eggs and omelets, homefries, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $6.

The proceeds from this month’s breakfast will benefit Noah’s Ark at Ripley First Presbyterian Church.

Babysitter’s Training Day Oct. 13

The American Red Cross CrossRoads, Southwestern N.Y. Chapter is holding a Babysitter’s Training Day on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Red Cross Chapter House, 325 E. 4th St. Jamestown. The cost is $35 per person with grant code GRIFFINMANGANSCHOLARSHIP0314. This includes Red Cross certification, a babysitting training book & kit and breathing barrier. Call the local Red Cross at 664-5115. or visit the website at www.redcross.org/swny. Class size is limited to 12, so register as soon as possible. Babysitter’s Training from the American Red Cross brings the best in child development and safety training. It builds confidence to hold, feed and care for infants and toddlers, work with children safely, and deal with emergencies.

DFD September

run report

The city of Dunkirk Fire Department went on 177 runs in September, according to Fire Chief Keith Ahlstrom. Included were 142 emergency medical service runs resulting in 50 billed transports to Brooks Memorial Hospital. The department also responded to 14 still alarms, 17 box alarms and four mutual aid calls.

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Forestville’s own Antique Roadshow

The Forestville Fall Festival brings back a popular attraction.

Jim Tofil will appraise antiques at the high school on Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $5 per item. Your ugly or beautiful antique could be worth millions.

Also, remember the chili cook-off contest Saturday. Entries for the amateur photo and jack-o-lantern contest are due on Friday.

Rifle and Pistol club open house

The Northern Chautau-qua Rifle and Pistol Club, located at 2 Porter Ave., Fredonia, will hold an open house Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured will be gun displays, raffles, reloading displays and 22 bolt action rifle live shooting. For details about the event, call 672-3488. To learn more about the club, visit www.NCRandPC.com.

Holiday Arts and Crafts

The Hartfield Ladies Auxiliary is hosting its 2nd annual Holiday Arts and Crafts in October on Saturday at the Hartfield Fire Hall, Elmwood Road, Mayville, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details, call Karen at 753-2780.

Steak, Ham and Turkey Party Saturday

J. Carter Knapp Post 953, Forestville American Legion, 6 Cedar St. Forestville, will hold its annual Steak, Ham and Turkey Party on Saturday at 7 p.m. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and ticket drawings for $100, $50 and $25. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

Annual Fire Prevention Day Saturday

The Dunkirk Home De-pot will hold its 12th Annual Fire Prevention Day on Saturday at the Vineyard Drive location from 9 a.m. until noon, rain or shine. There will be several area fire departments displaying a wide variety of apparatus, Sparky the fire dog, the Dunkirk Fire Department’s House of Safety, the Masons will conduct the child ID program, the Home Depot Kid’s workshop, face painting, music, vendors, and more.

Gowanda Police K9 Mike memorial service Saturday

The Gowanda Police Department will hold a memorial service for K9 Mike who recently passed away. The service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m., at Chang Hu Park. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the Gowanda Free Methodist Church, 149 W. Main St.

Comedy night Saturday

There will be a Comedy Night and raffles to benefit the Centaur Stride Thera-peutic Riding Center Satur-day from 7 to 11 p.m. at the East Dunkirk Fire Hall, 10949 S. Roberts Road. Tickets are $25. There will be beer, wine, food and laughter. The event features comedians Nick Siracuse and Friends. Patrons must be 21. Call Connie at 672-9588 for tickets and reservations. Tickets can also be bought at the door.

Rummage sale

The fall edition of the Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s rummage sale is scheduled for 9 a.m to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The sale features treasures just waiting to be discovered. All items are in good condition and ready to find a new home. All the proceeds are used to support local needs such as the Friendly Kitchen and Rural Ministry. The sale will be held in Garland Hall, 11 Day St. Use the back entrance.

Pancake breakfast

The Dunkirk Historical Society is holding a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday at Applebee’s on Vineyard Drive.

Tickets are $6 and are available from members or at the door or by calling 366-3797.

Fredonia paving

two streets today

The village of Fredonia will begin paving sections of two streets today. Those streets include Lambert Avenue from Newton Street to Day Street and Newton Street from Central Avenue to Lambert Avenue.

These streets will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. until the job is complete. Residents please note that you will have limited driveway access during this paving.

Land bank board meets Wednesday

The Chautauqua County Land Bank Corp. will hold a regular meeting of the board Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the CCIDA Board Room, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown.

This meeting of the CCLBC is being conducted to discuss business associated with the potential sale of a property currently owned by CCLBC and other official business as required (agenda will be provided at the meeting). The press, public and other stakeholders are invited to attend.

Breast Cancer Support Group to meet

The Dunkirk Fredonia Breast Cancer Support Group will meet at the Fredonia Methodist Church on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Marlene Vega, a pioneering psycho-oncologist and third generation breast and skin cancer survivor, will speak on “Survivorship Through Self Empowerment.”

The public is invited to attend and to hear her message of strength and joy.

Kookin for Kallie Saturday

The Veterans of Modern Warfare Chapter 20 of Jamestown and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 865 are holding a “Kookin for Kallie” chicken barbecue Saturday from noon until sold out at Lafayette Street in Jamestown, right next to Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena. Dinners will be $9 and include choice of two sides (tuna macaroni salad, potato salad and baked beans) and roll. All of the proceeds will go to Kallie’s Krusade in honor of Kallie Swan, daughter of Shane and Tara Swan of Falconer. Kallie was diagnosed with Acute Lympho-blastic Leukemia last year.

For more information on the Veterans of Modern Warfare Chapter 20 contact Joe Paladino, VMW CH 20 president, at 499-5821. For more information on Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 865, call 7483-6845.

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Robertson wants televised debate

Martha Robertson issued a statement calling on Congressman Tom Reed to change his mind and join her in a televised debate in Western New York

“Congressman Tom Reed has been on television in Western New York making false negative attacks against me for months now – and I think it’s about time he came out from behind those attacks and had an honest conversation about his record,” she said. “Voters in Western New York – who account for one-third of the 23rd Congressional District -deserve a live, televised debate on a Buffalo station. Why has Congressman Reed refused this opportunity? Why is Tom Reed hiding from voters?”

Robertson said WGRZ-TV in Buffalo has proposed a live, televised debate for both campaigns. She noted that she accepted and Reed declined.

TLC’s bankruptcy

hearing delayed

The scheduled hearing for TLC Health Network in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Buffalo was adjourned Monday until Oct. 6 at 1 p.m.

The hearing was originally to consider the bid from Tony Borrello for vacant land. Questions remained about the number of acres included in the land after the last hearing in August. This matter, along with applications for compensation, will be considered at the hearing.

At a previous meeting it was announced Lake Shore Hospital will receive Interim Access Assurance Funding, which will allow the hospital to operate through March. This is over a year after its original estimate for closing in December 2013.

Hospital officials are trying to determine a sustainable exit strategy from bankruptcy during that time.

Dunkirk Fredonia Breast Cancer Support Group meeting set

The Dunkirk Fredonia Breast Cancer Support Group will meet at the Fredonia Methodist Church on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Marlene Vega, a pioneering psycho-oncologist and third generation breast and skin cancer survivor, will speak on “Survivorship Through Self Empowerment.”

The public is invited to hear her message of strength and joy.

Lighthouse ghost tour tickets on sale

Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the lighthouse, or by going online to its website, www.dunkirklighthouse.com.

Canal Street String Band performs Oct. 17

Folk in Fredonia presents the Canal Street String Band at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Village Hall, on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $15, or $13 for Opera House members.

With three voices, 55 strings and a pair of cow bones, the Canal Street String Band puts a brand new shine on some seriously fun old American music. Enjoy fiddle tunes, sea shanties, cowboy songs, canal ditties, mountain music, western swing and originals. They will be joined for a number or two by members of Westfield High School’s McClurg Street String Band, under the direction of Grammy Award-winning educator Kent Knappenberger.

For tickets, see fredopera.org. or call 679-1891 Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.

County Planning Board to hold monthly

meeting Oct. 7

The Chautauqua County Planning Board’s monthly meeting will be held Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. at the North Har-mony Town Hall at 3445 Old Bridge Road in Stow.

If you should have questions regarding this meeting, contact the Chautauqua County Planning and Economic Development Department at 661-8900.

Silver Creek meetings schedules return

to normal

The summer meeting schedule for the Silver Creek Village Board ended in September. Starting in October the village board will return to its normal meeting schedule of the first and third Mondays at 7 p.m., with a workshop leading immediately into the meeting.

The first meeting will be Oct. 6.

Make a Difference Day” food drive Saturday

The Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary will collect non-perishable food for the Cassadaga and Sinclairville Food Pantries on Saturday at 9 a.m. This is their annual “Make a Difference Day” food drive and will be helpful to families as the holiday’s grow near. The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Pack 219 will collect the donations while helping their sponsoring organization. Donations may be placed on doorsteps or porches of those who would like to participate, but will not be home. Cash and check donations are also acceptable for the food pantries.

Gifts of Love & Hope Benefit Saturday

A Gifts of Love & Hope Benefit will be held Saturday at Rookies on the Lake, 19 Lake Shore Dr. E., in Dunkirk from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. A $5 donation is requested. Children under 18 are admitted free.

The benefit will be held to provide Christmas presents for the nearly 450 childhood cancer patients of Carly’s Club.

The event will feature pizza and wings by Maria’s, free face painting by Fairy Tale Fun from 3 to 8 p.m., many raffles, two award winning bands: Black Widow (acoustic band) 2 to 5 p.m., DJ Gould 5 to 9 p.m., and Ultra Violet 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Hazards of texting is focus of city event

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County will host an AT&T #Itcanwait campaign community event at 3 p.m. in the Dunkirk High School Auditorium on Oct. 8.

Texting while driving was estimated to be involved in more than 200,000 vehicle crashes in 2012, often involving injuries and deaths. AT&T is bringing their national campaign to our area and is committed to putting an end to texting and driving.

The campaign is focused on educating the public – especially teens – on the dangers of texting and driving. No text is worth a life It Can Wait.

In conjunction with AT&T campaign staff, the local police department and public officials will give a local perspective on the dangers of texting while driving.

Grant Writing Basics Oct. 7 in Westfield

Grant Seeking Basics is being sponsored by the Northern Chautauqua Com-munity Foundation in conjunction with and held at the Patterson Library, 40 South Portage St., Westfield.

The free two-part training will be held Oct. 7. Part 1, Grant Writing Basics Training, will be presented from 9 to 10:30 a.m. by Sherry Lantz, professional grant writer. Part 2, Foundation Online Data-base Training, is offered from 10:30 to noon by the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System.

The “Foundation Direc-tory Online” database is a fully searchable database including detailed profiles of all active U.S. foundations and an extensive file of grants by the nation’s top funders. Learn how to search for grant sources via the “Foundation Directory On-line” database and increase your grant writing skills.

Registration is required as space is limited.

For more information and to register, contact Eileen Dunn, program coordinator, 366-4892 or edunn@nccfoundation.org by Oct. 3.

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