Community Notebook

Ripley’s Walk Against Breast Cancer July 9

Billie Jo Reid and several volunteers have created a walk to help support people with breast cancer. The walk will be July 9 at 1 Park Ave. in Ripley

All donations will be split between The Circle of Love of Dunkirk, Partners for Prevention of Jamestown and the Regional Cancer Center of Erie, Pa.

A silent auction will be held after the walk, leading right into the Ripley Bicentennial. Sign-in for the walk begins at 7 a.m. The walk begins at 9 a.m.

The public is invited to show all the patients support during this time. Any questions can be sent to the Facebook page: Ripleys Walk against Breast Cancer or to the email at ripleyswalk@yahoo.com.

Raising Monarchs

program July 13

A Raising Monarchs program has been scheduled for July 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fredonia Grange 1, 58 W. Main St.

This is a free program, open to the public, the result of a Community Benefit Grant by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation to the Audubon Nature Center.

DHS?pool Red Cross lifeguard course June 13

The Dunkirk High School Pool is proud to offer a Red Cross new lifeguard certification course.

The course will take place June 13 to June 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants must be present for all days to receive their certification. Participants must be at least 15 years old, will need to swim 500 yards non-stop, tread water for 2 minutes without arms, and complete a block sprint in 1:40 to be eligible to continue with the course. They must be ready to swim all days.

Classroom time is required. The cost is $135 per participant – cash only.

The course is capped at 12 participants.

Contact Justin Kozlowski to sign up, text is preferred: 785-8282.

Village of Silver Creek’s Children’s Fair Saturday

The 14th annual Child-ren’s Fair will be held Sat-urday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Silver Creek Village Square and Ballpark.

For details, call 560-4393.

CCMTA All-County Spring Music Festival Saturday

The Chautauqua County Music Teachers Association will hold its All-County Spring Music Festival on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Chautauqua Amphitheater.

The cost is $5 adults, or $3 for students/seniors.

Tickets are available at the gate or online at ccmta.ticketleap.com.

Patrick Swanson to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise Saturday

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Patrick Swanson as the guest on Saturday. Swanson is acting District Attorney for Chautauqua County.

Host Doc Hamels will conduct the program. The live program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays. 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 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. Channel numbers shown are for subscribers using a cable converter. Digital channels for televisions without a converter will vary by community. 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/

Chautauqua Lecture Series airs on Access Channel 5

Access Channel 5 is airing the 2015 Chautauqua Institution lecture series.

The following lecture will start on Saturday, with the last airing on June 10 at 12:45 and 6:45 p.m.: “An Evening with Tom and Jennifer Brokaw.”

Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman and Westfield areas, and can be found on channel 5 with a cable converter or on 5.3 on digital televisions without a cable converter.

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

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Collins Historical Car Show & picnic July 23

The annual Collins Historical Car Show and picnic will be held July 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at School Street and Collins Center Zoar Road (behind old school building), Collins Center. The event will be held rain or shine. There is no entry fee. There will be free public admission and free parking.

Trophies will be awarded for first through fourth place and the over-all best liked car. Golden oldies will be played throughout the event and trivia will be played throughout the event with the chance to win prizes. The picnic will offer hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, chips, pop and water. There will also be a bake sale.

See collinstownhistory/car-show for the entry form. For details, call 592-4587 or 241-7066.

Gowanda to reimburse garbage stickers

Residents of Gowanda who have unused garbage stickers can submit them for reimbursement until July 1. Forms are available at the village clerk’s office, which must be filled out and submitted with the returned stickers. Checks will be mailed out all at once after the July village board meeting. A dropbox has been installed outside village hall for residents’ convenience.

Forestville Community Yard Sale June 11

The Forestville Com-munity Yard Sale will be held on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Households that wish to participate may sign up at Cave’s Market or Evans Bank. The cost is $5 per household. A list of all participants will be available at Cave’s Market on the day of the sales.

The Forestville Fire Department will host a chicken barbecue on that day at noon.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff Employees Benevolent Association Scholarship available

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff Employees Benevolent Association is taking applications for its 2016 scholarship award in the amount of $500.

This scholarship is available to any high school senior who is planning on entering the criminal justice or police science field and is limited to law enforcement only.

Applicants must be residents of Cattaraugus County to qualify.

Any interested student should contact the guidance office in his or her school for an application and further information.

The applications should be postmarked no later than Friday.

Portland Fire District Board meets Tuesday

A special meeting of the Portland Fire District Board of Commissioners has been set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the station.

Radio pricing and purchase as well as the adoption of a reserve fund account for these purchases, subject to mandatory referendum and any other business that may come before the board.

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Free dental cleanings for uninsured kids

Northern Chautauqua Dental is sponsoring free dental cleanings and exams for uninsured children under the age of 16 on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the office, 744 Central Ave., Dunkirk.

A limited number of appointments are available. Call 366-6822 for more information.

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Hazardous waste drop-off day to be held in Dunkirk

Chautauqua County will sponsor a household hazardous waste drop-off day for items like paint, car fluids, cleaning agents and pesticides.

These chemicals, among others, can be dropped off for free at the department of public works, 19 Lucas Ave., on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Those dropping off hazardous household waste must fill out a registration form that is available at www.dunkirktoday.com.

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Pomfret clerk’s office will re-open Tuesday

The Town of Pomfret clerk’s office will be closed today and re-open Tuesday.

Portland Fire District Board meets Tuesday

A special meeting of the Portland Fire District Board of Commissioners has been set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the station.

Radio pricing and purchase as well as the adoption of a reserve fund account for these purchases, subject to mandatory referendum and any other business that may come before the board.

Town of Sheridan holiday schedule

The Town Clerk’s office, for the Town of Sheridan will be closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday, as well as on Tuesday.

The office will re-open on Wednesday at 9 a.m and will resume regular hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including through the lunch hour.

Forestville Memorial Day parade and service

A Memorial Day parade and service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. in downtown Forestville. Forestville American Legion Post 953, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the Forestville High School Marching Band, the Forestville Fire Department and miscellaneous vehicles will participate.

The parade will conclude and the service will start at the American Legion Post, 6 Cedar St. The service honors members of the military and contains a traditional 21 gun salute. Doug Allen, the singer who performs the United States and Canadian National Anthems at Sabres hockey games, will perform patriotic songs.

The Forestville Food Pantry will provide food and refreshments immediately following the service.

Red Cross lifeguard course at DHS?pool

The Dunkirk High School Pool is proud to offer a Red Cross new lifeguard certification course.

The course will take place June 13 to June 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must be present for all days to receive their certification. Participants must be at least 15 years old, will need to swim 500 yards non-stop, tread water for 2 minutes without arms, and complete a block sprint in 1:40 to be eligible to continue with the course. They must be ready to swim all days. Classroom time is required as well. The cost is $135 per participant – cash only. The course is capped at 12 participants. Contact Justin Kozlowski to sign up, text is preferred: 785-8282.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff Employees Benevolent Association Scholarship available

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff Employees Benevolent Association is taking applications for its 2016 scholarship award in the amount of $500. This scholarship is available to any high school senior who is planning on entering the criminal justice or police science field and is limited to law enforcement only. Applicants must be residents of Cattaraugus County to qualify.

Any interested student should contact the guidance office in his or her school for an application and further information. The applications should be postmarked no later than June 3.

Sheridan Memorial Day events

The Sheridan Historical Society will be open at the former town hall at the corner of Route 20 and Center Road on Memorial Day on Monday from 9 a.m. until noon.

The parade follows at noon, from the Sheridan municipal parking lot down route 20 to the four corners, then south on Center Road to the Sheridan Center cemetery where there will be a short service.

The Sheridan Fire Department will hold a chicken barbecue from 1 p.m. until sold out at the fire hall, 2800 Route 20, Sheridan. The cost is $9 per dinner. Raffle tickets are also available.

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Greater Buffalo Firefighter Pipe and Drums to march in city

Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 announces that the Greater Buffalo Firefighter Pipe and Drums will march with the Dunkirk Firefighter Honor Guard in this year’s Memorial Day parade.

Formed in 2012 the group consists of firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS providers and friends of first responders.

After the parade, the pipe and drum group will hold a concert at the Dunkirk Exempt Fireman’s Club at 203 Central Ave.

Jack Hamels to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Jack Hamels as the guest Saturday. Hamels, father of host Doc Hamels, will discuss the first All American Soap Box Derby in 1934. This show marks the 100th Chautauqua Sunrise.

Chautauqua Sunrise is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering: 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. Channel numbers shown are for subscribers using a cable converter. Digital channels for televisions without a converter will vary by community.

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

Mayville/Chautauqua Community Yard Sales

The Mayville/Chautau-qua community will hold yard sales on Saturday throughout the Mayville and Chautauqua areas. Sale addresses can be found on a list/map at the mayville chautauqua Facebook page.

Sky lanterns to benefit cemetery

The Evergreen Cemetery Association of Sinclairville is selling personalized memorial sky lanterns that will be lighted and released following the Memorial Day service in the cemetery. The lanterns are $5 each. Proceeds will benefit the cemetery. Lanterns will be on sale at Sinclairville Superette Saturday and prior to the parade.

Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption Day/Open House

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a Pet Adoption Day/Open House at its Adoption Center on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 431 E. Chestnut Street, Dunkirk.

Come to see the facility, and meet some of the dogs and cats who need caring homes.

LHS encourages the public to consider the cats in the “Lonely Hearts Club for Cats.” These are cats who have been at the Center for one to three years, largely because they are shy and need to come out of their shell. With an experienced cat person, willing to give the love, time, and patience needed, these cats can be the most loving pets when given a chance. The adoption fee for these cats is $30 – half the usual fee for cat adoptions.

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

Gowanda recycling center to open Mondays

The Gowanda recycling center on Aldrich Street will be open on Mondays from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. during the summer months, except for holidays, beginning June 1.

It is open the same hours on Wednesdays, and on Saturdays from 8 to 10 a.m. Residents can bring their plastics and metals, though no glass or paper receptacles are available. Paper may be brought to the green and yellow bins around the village. Glass must be brought to the transfer station. Please ensure that all containers are empty and clean, and that no garbage is mixed in with recyclables.

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Book sale at Cassadaga Branch Library begins

A book sale will be held today through June 5 at the Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple St., Cassadaga. The event will take place Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 7 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon, and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chautauqua Lecture Series running

on Access Channel 5

Access Channel 5 is airing the 2015 Chautauqua Institution lecture series.

The following lecture will start on Saturday, with the last airing on June 3 at 12:45 and 6:45 p.m.: Mary Lou Leary and William J. Hochul Jr., “Monday Afternoon Lecture.”

Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas, and can be found on channel 5 with a cable converter or on 5.3 on digital televisions without a cable converter.

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

Greater Buffalo Firefighter Pipe and Drums to march in city

The membership of the Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 is pleased to announce that the Greater Buffalo Firefighter Pipe and Drums will be marching with the Dunkirk Firefighter Honor Guard in this year;s Memorial Day parade.

Formed in 2012 the group consists of firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS providers and friends of first responders.

After the parade, the pipe and drum group will hold a concert at the Dunkirk Exempt Fireman’s Club at 203 Central Ave.

Organizers encourage all community members to attend the parade to honor past and present military veterans.

Gas prices remain

near 2016 high

The national price for a gallon of unleaded gas went up 6 cents from last week to $2.28 per gallon. One year ago, the national average was $2.74. Today, the New York State average is $2.43, up a nickel from last week.

AAA Western and Central New York reports the following averages:

Buffalo – $2.39 (up three cents)

Rochester – $2.38 (up three cents)

‘Film of the Century

of the Week’ to feature ‘The Lost World’

“Film of the Century of the Week,” hosted by George Roath, will air at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. each day from Saturday through June 3. This week’s film will be “The Lost World.”

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

Walk Around the Lake Saturday in Cassadaga

A “Walk Around the Lake” is set for Saturday in Cassadaga. The event is sponsored by the Cassadaga Branch Library Association. It begins at 10 a.m. at the Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple St. Adult tickets are $5, children ages 2 to 14, $2 and children under 2, free. Lunch will be sold by Cassadaga Job Corps. Prizes will be awarded from many donors. Tickets are on sale at both library buildings.

Town of Dunkirk

workshop Thursday

The Town of Dunkirk Zoning and Planning board will hold a workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the town hall, 4737 Willow Road, to continue working on revisions to the zoning law.

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Gowanda to reimburse garbage stickers

Comprehensive plan meeting in Persia today

The meeting of the Comprehensive Plan will be held today in the Persia Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. at 8 W. Main St., Gowanda.

Reed’s Staff to hold remote office hours in Fredonia Wednesday

Rep. Tom Reed’s staff will hold remote office hours in Fredonia Wednes-day. Staff members will be in the Trustee’s Room of the Village Hall, 9 Church St. in Fredonia, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Staff members will be available to answer questions, gather feedback, and provide assistance. Call 708-6369 with questions or visit www.Reed.house.gov.

Attic & Seller Days

The Attic & Seller Days (June 3-5) sign ups will be at Squire’s Table at The White Inn, 52 White St., Fredonia, and Pucci Carpet One Floor & Home, 112 W. Main St., Fredonia, and Fredonia Chamber office, 35 E. Main St., Fredonia, during normal business hours.

‘Rediscover Gowanda’ carnival this weekend

All are invited to the Rediscover Gowanda carnival Memorial Day weekend. Festivities kick off Thursday with sidewalk sales, food vendors, rides and more. Features will set up in the large municipal lot behind Gabel Bros. and the downtown area. The weekend will have a military theme.

The Hollywood Theater will show “Navajo Code Talkers” Friday at 7 p.m. and “Last Letters Home” Saturday at 1 p.m. followed by “Inside the Green Berets” at 3 p.m. The NY and Lake Erie Railroad and Love, INC. will offer military-themed train rides to South Dayton and back, with Civil War re-enactors on board. Tickets for the train rides can be purchased at gowandaloveinc.org.

Summer reminders

in Gowanda

Gowanda officials remind residents not to blow or sweep their grass cuttings into the street. Doing so clogs storm drains and can cause flooding. Dispose of cuttings properly, or start a compost pile at home.

Also, burning garbage or yard waste, like leaves or grass, is illegal. Residents are allowed to have small, contained campfires in their yards, but are reminded to be safe and have a fire extinguisher nearby.

Public hearings set

for sewer and water

rate hikes in Fredonia

The Fredonia Village Board has scheduled public hearings for today at 7:30 p.m. in the trustees room at village hall for hikes in the water and sewer rates. Under the proposals, water rates for consumption between 1,000 and 100,000 gallons would go from $3.52 to $3.65 per 1,000 gallons of water; and sewer rates would rise from $5.07 to $5.17 per 1,000 gallons.

Collins water hydrants to be flushed

Water hydrants in the town of Collins will be flushed this week. Hydrants in the Collins portion of District 1 will be flushed today to Wednesday, and Collins Center (District 3) hydrants will be flushed Thursday and Friday. Water customers should be aware of this and may want to avoid doing laundry those days to avoid discoloration.

CCIDA meets Tuesday

A board meeting of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors will be held at CCIDA, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown, on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Board room.

Westfield First Friday events are coming

What is First Friday? On the first Friday of each month June to September, businesses on Main Street in Westfield are encouraged to remain open beyond normal business hours, while vendors and a variety of activities are made available along the store fronts providing an atmosphere promoting the local flavor, including: small and independent businesses, live music, artisans, food, raffles, wine tasting and fun for all ages. These events are sponsored by the Westfield Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce to help promote the economic growth of the Community.

If you would like to participate in the First Friday free events as a vendor, artist, restaurant or winery etc., email wbccc14787@gmail.com to receive the guidelines and registration form.

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Forestville Community Yard Sale June 11

The Forestville Community Yard Sale will be held on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Households that wish to participate may sign up at Cave’s Market or Evans Bank. The cost is $5 per household. A list of all participants will be available at Cave’s Market on the day of the sales.

The Forestville Fire Department will host a chicken barbecue that day at noon.

Town of Sheridan holiday schedule

The Sheridan Town Clerk’s office will be closed on May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday, as well as on May 31.

The office will re-open on June 1 at 9 a.m and will resume regular hours – Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including through the lunch hour.

Forestville Memorial Day parade, service

A Memorial Day parade and service will be held on May 30 at 10 a.m. in downtown Forestville.

Forestville American Legion Post 953, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the Forestville High School Marching Band, the Forestville Fire Department and miscellaneous vehicles will participate. The parade will conclude and the service will start at the American Legion Post, 6 Cedar St.

The service honors members of the military and contains a traditional 21-gun salute. Doug Allen, the singer who performs the United States and Canadian National Anthems at Sabres hockey games, will perform patriotic songs. The Forestville Food Pantry will provide food and refreshments immediately following the service.

Village of Silver Creek’s Children’s Fair

The 14th annual Children’s Fair will be held June 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Silver Creek Village Square and Ballpark.

CCMTA All-County Spring Music Festival

The Chautauqua County Music Teachers Association will hold its All-County Spring Music Festival on June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chautauqua Amphitheater.

The costs is $5 adults, or $3 for students/seniors. Tickets are available at the gate before the concert or online at ccmta.ticketleap.com.

Book Sale at Cassadaga Library

A book sale will be held from Wednesday through June 5 at the Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple St., Cassadaga.

The event will take place Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 7 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to noon, and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mayville/Chautauqua Community Yard Sales

The Mayville/ Chautauqua community will hold yard sales on Saturday throughout the Mayville and Chautauqua areas. Sale addresses can be found on a list/map on the Mayville/ Chautauqua Facebook page.

Sheridan Memorial Day parade, service

The Sheridan Historical Society will be open at the former town hall at the corner of Route 20 and Center Road on Memorial Day May 30 from 9 a.m. until noon.

The parade follows at noon, from the Sheridan municipal parking lot down Route 20 to the four corners, then south on Center Road to the Sheridan Center Cemetery, where there will be a short service.

The Sheridan Fire Department will hold a chicken barbecue from 1 p.m. until sold out at the fire hall, 2800 Route 20, Sheridan. The cost is $9 per dinner. Raffle tickets are also available.

Walk Around the Lake set in Cassadaga

A “Walk Around the Lake” is set for Saturday in Cassadaga.

The event is sponsored by the Cassadaga Branch Library Association. It begins at 10 a.m. at the Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple St. Adult tickets are $5, children ages 2 to 14, $2 and children under 2, free. Lunch will be sold by Cassadaga Job Corps. Prizes will be awarded from many donors. Tickets are on sale at both library buildings.

Anderson-Lee Library presents local author on Thursday

The public is invited to the Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. to meet local author and illustrator James C. Vincent, graduate of Silver Creek Central School.

Attendees will hear him do a reading of his first book, “Back When and For Now.” Those in attendance will have the ability to purchase the book and have it signed by the author.

Registration is not required. Attendance is free.

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Cattaraugus County Sheriff Employees Benevolent Association Scholarship available

Any interested student should contact the guidance office in his or her school for an application and further information. The applications should be postmarked no later than June 3.

Public hearings set for sewer, water rate hikes in Fredonia

The Fredonia Village Board has scheduled public hearings for Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the trustees room at village hall for hikes in the water and sewer rates. Under the proposals, water rates for consumption between 1,000 and 100,000 gallons would go from $3.52 to $3.65 per 1,000 gallons of water; and sewer rates would rise from $5.07 to $5.17 per 1,000 gallons.

Silver Creek Cemetery Association annual meeting

The Silver Creek Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at 27 Buffalo St.

Collins water hydrants to be flushed

Water hydrants in the town of Collins will be flushed at the end of May. Hydrants in the Collins portion of District 1 will be flushed May 23 to 25, and Collins Center (District 3) hydrants will be flushed May 26 and 27. Water customers should be aware of this and may want to avoid doing laundry those days to avoid discoloration.

Portland seeks to fill planning board vacancy

The Town of Portland is seeking to fill a vacancy on the planning board, with a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Town residents may send a letter of interest to: Portland Town Clerk, 87 W. Main St., Brocton, N.Y., 14716.

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Birds & Blooms Walk reservations due today

A Birds & Blooms Walk will be held Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the SUNY Fredonia College Lodge, 8067 Route 380 in Brocton.

The leader will be retired SUNY Fredonia professor Terry Mosher. Reservations are required by today at 569-2345. Dress for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes or boots. Those who have binoculars should bring them. This is a free program open to the public, the result of a Community Ben-efit Grant by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation to the Audubon Nature Center.

Gowanda garbage service providers list

As the village of Gowan-da will no longer provide garbage service to residents, officials have compiled a list of service providers whom residents may hire.

These businesses are permitted in the village and through Cattaraugus County. By law, they each must provide curbside recycling services in addition to trash hauling. The recycling center on Aldrich Street will remain open, as well.

Cemetery group to sell memorial sky lanterns

The Evergreen Cemetery Association in Sinclairville is selling personalized memorial sky lanterns. The lanterns will be lighted and released following the Memorial Day service. The lanterns are $5 each. Proceeds will benefit the cemetery. They will be on sale May 28 at Sinclairville Superette and just prior to the parade.

Maker Faire Meetup Wednesday evening

Join a community of Makers (tech enthusiasts, designers, tinkerers, artists, crafters, hobbyists, etc.) to prepare for the inaugural Fredonia Mini Maker Faire in October.

Meet like-minded creative people and enjoy refreshments at the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Carrier Educational Center, 8685 Erie Road, Angola, on Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Visit makerfairefredonia.com or e-mail makerfaire@e2ccb.org for information. Like the group on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @FREDmakerfaire for updates.

Parent Network

workshop Tuesday

The Parent Network will offer a workshop titled “Observing and Commun-icating Behaviors” Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at James-town Community College, 260 N. Union St. Depot Building, room 101, Olean. Free to attend. RSVP now. Call 332-4170 or email info@parentnetworkwny.org

CCIDA meets Tuesday

A board meeting of the County of Chautauqua In-dustrial Development Agen-cy Board of Directors will be held Tuesday at 200 Harrison St., Jamestown, at 10 a.m. in the boardroom.

Comprehensive plan meeting in Persia

The meeting of the Com-prehensive Plan will be Monday in the Persia Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. at 8 W. Main St., Gowanda.

Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery meeting

The annual meeting of the Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the cemetery. All lot owners are encouraged to attend.

‘Catapaloosa’ Saturday

Westfield Stray Cat Res-cue will present “Catapa-loosa” Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, Westfield. Admission is free. This cat adoption event features vendors, demonstrations, a bake sale, silent auction, children’s activities, a raffle and refreshments for purchase. Call the Thrifty Kitty at 326-2404 for details.

Randy Goodemote benefit Sunday

There will be a benefit for Randy Goodemote on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sheridan VFW, 2556 Route 20. The cost is $10 for the spaghetti dinner. Other features include music, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Money raised will go toward costs of co-payment and travel expenses as he continues treatment at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. For details, contact Mary at 338-6093.

Cassadaga American Legion rummage sale

Cassadaga American Legion Unit 1280 will hold a rummage sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, American Legion in the back hall. Donations are accepted, but no televisions, computers or encyclopedias. For details, call 595-3145.

Pancake breakfast

The Cherry Creek Junior Firefighters are sponsoring a $5 “All you can eat pancake breakfast” Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. The fire hall is located at Main and South Side, Cherry Creek.

Chautauqua Solar Campaign solar tour

A Chautauqua Solar Campaign solar tour of homes will be held Saturday at noon. It starts at the gazebo in Fredonia. Four homes with solar installations will be toured. Participants will end up at Barlow’s Mill in Fredonia for refreshments and further questions. Maps are provided at the gazebo. Those who are interested in solar for their homes are invited to attend.

Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club Garden Faire Saturday

The Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club will hold its annual Garden Faire Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Silver Creek Town Park and Gazebo. The event will feature plant sales, crafters, kids projects, basket auctions, food, vendors and much more.

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Free seminar today

The WCA Bariatric Center team will host a free informative seminar today at 6 p.m. to answer questions about weight loss surgery options at WCA and introduce residents to bariatric surgeon Dr. Galo Grijalva. The seminars are held in the WCA Hospital Auditorium, 207 Foote Ave.

For more information, call WCA at 664-8614.

Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery meeting Saturday morning

The annual meeting of the Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the cemetery.

All lot owners are encouraged to attend.

Gas prices stabilize

Gas prices continue to fluctuate during the spring season. The national price for a gallon of unleaded gas went up 1 cent from last week to $2.22 per gallon.

Today, the New York state average is $2.38, no change from last week.

AAA Western and Central New York reports the following averages:

Buffalo – $2.36 (no change)

Rochester – $2.35 (down 1 cent)

Syracuse – $2.32 (down 1 cent)

Revitalize Dunkirk meeting tonight

The next monthly meeting of Revitalize Dunkirk is today at 6:30 p.m. in the Fredonia State University Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave. in Dunkirk. All are welcome to attend.

Portland Planning Board to meet Tuesday

The Town of Portland Planning Board will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall. The public is invited to attend.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Armed Forces Day Ham Dinner on Saturday

St. John’s United Church of Christ will hold an Armed Forces Day ham dinner on Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 733 Central Ave. in Dunkirk. Patrons are asked to use the Eagle Street entrance. Tickets are $8.50 presale and $9 at the door. Take-outs will be available. Any veteran or serviceman/woman will pay $5. Tickets are available at the door or may be picked up at the church office: 366-0710.

Sons of Liberty N.Y. Riding Club blessing

of bikes on Saturday

Members of the Sons of Liberty N.Y. Riding Club will hold their annual blessing of bikes at the John T. Murray VFW Post, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk on Saturday.

Registration will be from 10 a.m. to noon, with stands up at noon. The event includes karaoke, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Tacos and chili will be available upon return.

The cost is $15 rider/$20 with passenger (meal and festivities) or $10 for the meal and festivities only.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff Employees Benevolent Association Scholarship available

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff Employees Benevolent Association is taking applications for its 2016 scholarship award in the amount of $500.

This scholarship is available to any high school senior who is planning on entering the criminal justice or police science field and is limited to law enforcement only.

Applicants must be residents of Cattaraugus County to qualify.

Any interested student should contact the guidance office in his or her school for an application and further information. The applications should be postmarked no later than June 3.

Public hearings set for sewer, water rate hikes in Fredonia

AARP Smart Driver Class next week

The Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St. in Brocton, has scheduled an AARP Smart Driver Class for Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon. Call 792-9418 to register.

Class fees are $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members, payable by check only. Participants need to bring a pen and driver’s license to class and arrive 15 minutes early the first day to allow for registration.

Note this is a Monday/-Wednesday class. Partici-pants must attend both days to get credit for the class. Although intended for senior drivers, any aged licen-sed driver may take the class.

Community Notebook

Attic & Seller Days signups

Attic & Seller Days signups will be at Squire’s Table at The White Inn, 52 White St., Pucci Carpet One Floor & Home, 112 W. Main St., and Fredonia Chamber office, 35 E. Main St., all Fredonia, during normal business hours.

Revitalize Dunkirk meeting Thursday

The monthly meeting of Revitalize Dunkirk is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Fredonia State University Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave. in Dunkirk. All are welcome to attend.

Westfield Stray Cat Rescue ‘Catapaloosa’ Saturday at church

Town of Stockton Townwide Cleanup Saturday and Sunday

The Town of Stockton Townwide Cleanup is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. This event is for residents only.

Trash should be taken to the highway department stor-age building at 4696 W. Railroad Ave., Stockton. It-ems accepted include appliances, trash and junk only.

The following will not be accepted: garbage, tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, appliances with freon (humidifiers, refrigerators).

Appliances containing freon and electronics, including computers are accepted at the following transfer stations: Fredonia, Falconer, Sherman and Frewsburg.

Randy Goodemote benefit Sunday

There will be a benefit for Randy Goodemote on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sheridan VFW, 2556 Route 20. The cost is $10 for the spaghetti dinner.

Other features include music, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Money raised will go toward costs of co-payment and travel expenses as he continues treatment at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. For details, contact Mary at 338-6093.

American Legion Unit 1280 rummage sale

Cherry Creek Junior Firefighter pancake breakfast Saturday

The Cherry Creek Junior Firefighters are sponsoring an “All you can eat pancake breakfast” on Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. The fire hall is located at Main and South Side, Cherry Creek. The cost is $5.

Chautauqua Solar Campaign solar tour

of homes Saturday

A Chautauqua Solar Campaign solar tour of homes will be held Saturday at noon. It starts at the gazebo in Fredonia. Four homes with solar installations will be toured.

Participants will end up at Barlow’s Mill in Fredonia for refreshments and questions. Maps are provided at the gazebo.

Those who are interested in solar for their homes are invited to attend.

Parent Network

workshop Saturday

in Wellsville

The Parent Network will offer a workshop titled “Supporting Behavioral Needs of Individuals with Neurological Differences,” on Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Jones Memorial Hospital, 191 N. Main St., Wellsville. Participants will explore the nature of a child’s behavior to help determine when a positive behavior plan is appropriate. The essential elements of a positive behavior plan will be discussed. Participants will learn ways to create positive strategies (plans) to support students with challenging behaviors.

Free to attend. RSVP now. Call 332-4170 or email info@parentnetworkwny.org.

Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club Garden Faire Saturday

The Silver Creek Han-over Garden Club will hold its annual Garden Faire Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Silver Creek Town Park and Gazebo. The event will feature plant sales, crafters, kids projects, basket auctions, food, vendors and much more.

‘Film of the Century of the Week’ to air ‘The Phantom of the Opera’

“Film of the Century of the Week,” hosted by George Roath, will air at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. each day from Saturday through May 27. This week’s film will be “The Phantom of the Opera.”

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

Bill Kuwik to appear

on Fresh Perspectives

Gail Erb, host of Fresh Perspectives, will have guest Bill Kuwik on her next program. The topic will be mushroom farming. The show will air Saturday through May 27 at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. each day.

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

Fredonia Farmers’ Market outside starting Saturday morning

The Fredonia Outdoor Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Church Street in downtown Fredonia from May 21 through Oct. 29. The weekly market offers an abundance of locally grown and produced vegetables, fruits and herbs, meats, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, jams and jellies, as well as artisan quality craft goods. The popular weekly market features free pancakes every week.

Numerous vendors accept EBT tokens, FMNP checks and WIC checks. For more information, see www.fredoniafarmersmarket.org. The Double Up program runs July 2 to Oct. 29.

Reed to hold four

town hall meetings

on Saturday

“We’re looking forward to spending the weekend with our friends and neighbors from around the region so we can listen to their thoughts and take their suggestions to Washington,” Rep. Tom Reed said.

Town halls will be held Saturday as follows:

8 to 9 a.m. – 20 W. Summit St., Lakewood

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – 342 Central Ave., Dunkirk

1 to 2 p.m. – 72 Main Street, Randolph

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – 8561 Tibbetts Hill Road, Black Creek

Those unable to attend the town halls are encouraged to share their thoughts with Reed through his website (www.Reed.house.gov) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/RepTomReed). Individuals can also sign up for regular updates through Reed’s website (www.Reed.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter).

Community Notebook

Hanover Zoning Board meeting change

The Town of Hanover Zoning Board meeting scheduled for today is hereby canceled and rescheduled for May 31.

American Red Cross volunteer information event Wednesday

The American Red Cross, Western and Central New York Region, will host a volunteer information event on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the American Red Cross, 325 E. Fourth St., Jamestown.

The event is open to anyone interested in learning about the ways in which the Red Cross supports residents in their communities.

Red Cross staff members and current volunteers will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities in several lines of service: Disaster Services, Blood Services, Service to the Armed Forces, and Health and Safety Services.

The Red Cross invites residents to attend an event and consider volunteering regardless of their experience levels. While needs may vary based on current events, the Red Cross will do its best to accommodate everyone’s desire to get involved.

Gary Chilcott to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Gary Chilcott as the guest on Saturday. Chilcott is director of Chautauqua County Veteran’s Service.

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. Channel numbers shown are for subscribers using a cable converter. Digital channels for televisions without a converter will vary by community. 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/

Sons of Liberty N.Y. Riding Club blessing

of bikes Saturday

Members of the Sons of Liberty N.Y. Riding Club will hold their annual blessing of bikes at the John T. Murray VFW Post, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk on Saturday.

Registration will be from 10 a.m. to noon, with stands up at noon. The event includes karaoke, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Tacos and chili will be available upon return.

The cost is $15 rider/$20 with passenger (includes meal and festivities) or $10 for the meal and festivities only.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Armed Forces Day Ham Dinner

St. John’s United Church of Christ will hold an Armed Forces Day ham dinner on Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 733 Central Ave. in Dunkirk. Patrons are asked to use the Eagle Street entrance.

Tickets are $8.50 presale and $9 at the door. Take-outs will be available. Any veteran or serviceman/woman will pay $5. Tickets are available at the door or may be picked up at the church office: 366-0710.

Chautauqua Lecture Series airs on Access Channel 5

Access Channel 5 is airing the 2015 Chautauqua Institution lecture series.

The following lecture will start on Saturday with the last airing on May 27 at 12:45 and 6:45 p.m.: Stuart Bowen and Shadi Hamid, “Wednesday Morning Lecture.”

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

Community Notebook

Committee meeting date changes

The Public Safety, Hu-man Services and Planning & Economic Development Committee Meetings have been changed from Wednesday to Tuesday. They will all be at the original times of 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively. Also the Audit & Control Committee Meeting will be changed from Thursday to Wednesday at 8:35 p.m.

Arkwright Summit Cemetery Association meets Wednesday

Arkwright Summit Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the James Prince residence, 2070 Route 83, Forestville. All interested are welcome. For information, contact 965-2717.

Bird Club evening bird and wildflower walk tonight

Lake Erie Bird Club members will participate in an evening bird and wildflower walk at Greystone Nature Preserve, 8531 Bear Lake Road, Fredonia today at 6 p.m. Diane Clark and Bill Moran will host the event. Dr. Terry Mosher and Mark Baldwin will co-lead the walk. Baldwin will discuss the plants as well as the geology and geography of this part of the county.

All who are interested in birds and wildflowers are welcome to attend.

For more information, call Dr. Mosher at 672-5501.

Silver Creek Village Board workshops today

The Silver Creek Village Board will hold a workshop today at 6:30 p.m. to announce the 5-percent rate increase on water/sewer usage effective on August billing.

The Silver Creek Village Board will also hold a workshop today at 6:45 p.m. to announce the capital improvement debt payment that will be added to sewer bills effective with August billing.

Engraved bricks for Brad Anderson statue walkway

The Brad Anderson Re-cognition Committee is offering engraved bricks through a fundraising campaign on PolarEngraving.com. The bricks will cover the walkway around the statue. This will give people, businesses, and groups an opportunity to have their name, group name, pet’s name, or a memorial to someone engraved on a brick displayed on the grounds surrounding the statue.

For more information, go to the website below or stop at the Portland Town Hall: polarengraving.com/BradAndersonRecognitionCommittee.

Harbor Commission meeting reset

The Dunkirk Harbor Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled and rescheduled for June 15.

Gowanda Moose pig roast and cruise in

Welcome summer with a Pig Roast & Cruise In Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m., featuring “Piggy’s ala Grizzly” at the Gowanda Moose Lodge 1382, 201 Aldrich St. in Gowanda. Dinner served from 4 p.m. until gone, take-outs available. Call 532-4882 for more information. Enjoy our grassy lots. Bring your cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, ATVs, anything you want to show off.

Memorial Day Yellow Bow Sale underway

For more information or to order a bow, call 269-4627 or visit the events page on the website at stanleyhoseladiesauxiliary.weebly.com for the order form.

The deadline for personalized bow orders is today.

Local support group

to meet in Dunkirk Wednesday

The Strength of Support group supports those seeking help and information about opiate abuse and how to help someone who may be struggling with an addiction to opiates.

The S.O.S. group meets monthly and provides support, resources, and education to those in the community impacted by the addiction of a loved one.

The next S.O.S. group is Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Jamestown Com-munity College Dunkirk Training Center, 10807 Bennett Road in Dunkirk in Room 115. All are welcome.

For more information, call Melody Morris, Chautauqua Tapestry Family Lead at 753-4157.

Brocton Village Board will meet Wednesday

The Brocton Village Board will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in village hall. The start time reflects the new board meeting time.

For June, July and August, meetings will be held only on the third Wednesday of the month unless otherwise stipulated by the board.

Community Notebook

American Red Cross volunteer information event scheduled for Wednesday

The American Red Cross, Western and Central New York Region, will host a volunteer information event on Wednesday, May 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the American Red Cross, 325 E. Fourth St., Jamestown. The event is open to anyone interested in learning about the ways in which the Red Cross supports residents in their communities. Red Cross staff members and current volunteers will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities in several lines of service: Disaster Services, Blood Services, Service to the Armed Forces, and Health and Safety Services. The Red Cross invites residents to attend an event and consider volunteering regardless of their experience levels. While needs may vary based on current events, the Red Cross will do its best to accommodate everyone’s desire to get involved.

Community Notebook

Gun raffle today at Gowanda American Legion

The American Legion post in Gowanda will hold a gun raffle to benefit the Gowanda Ambulance Service today from 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to the gun raffle, there will be a quilt raffle and a Chinese auction. The public is welcome to come out and join the fun!

Memorial Day Yellow Bow Sale

The Stanley Hose Ladies Auxiliary in Sherman is selling memorial bows for Memorial Day! The group is offering personalized yellow bows to honor military personnel, red bows to honor EMT’s/Firefighters or blue bows to honor law enforcement. Honorees can be living or deceased, active or retired. Bows are $3 each and proceeds benefit the Stanley Hose Ladies Auxiliary and its quest to serve the Stanley Hose local volunteer fire department. Bows will be displayed on the fence outside the Yorker’s Museum from Memorial Day through Labor Day, so stop by and check them out! For more information or to order a bow, call 269-4627 or visit the events page on the website at stanleyhoseladiesauxiliary.weebly.com for the order form. The deadline for personalized bow orders is May 16.

Dunkirk Harbor Commission meeting canceled

The Dunkirk Harbor Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 18 has been canceled. The next meeting is June 15.

Garbage service providers list available in Gowanda

As the village of Gowanda will no longer be providing garbage service to residents, officials have compiled a list of service providers whom residents may hire. These businesses are permitted in the village and through Cattaraugus County. By law, they each must provide curbside recycling services in addition to trash hauling. The recycling center on Aldrich Street will remain open, as well.

Lake Erie Bird Club evening bird and wildflower walk

Lake Erie Bird Club members will participate in an evening bird and wildflower walk at Greystone Nature Preserve, 8531 Bear Lake Road, Fredonia on Monday at 6 p.m. Diane Clark and Bill Moran will host the event. Dr. Terry Mosher and Mark Baldwin will co-lead the walk. Baldwin will discuss the plants as well as the geology and geography of this part of the county. All who are interested in birds and wildflowers are welcome to attend. For more information, call Dr. Mosher at 672-5501.

Silver Creek Village Board public hearings Monday

The Silver Creek Village Board will hold a workshop on Monday at 6:30 p.m. to announce the 5 percent rate increase on water/sewer usage effective on August billing.

The Silver Creek Village Board will also hold a workshop on Monday at 6:45 p.m. to announce the capital improvement debt payment that will be added to sewer bills effective with August billing.

Gowanda to reimburse garbage stickers

Community Notebook

Dunkirk High pool

Red Cross lifeguard recertification course

Dunkirk High School pool will offer a Red Cross lifeguard recertification course on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school pool.

Enter through the pool entrance on Marauder Drive.

The class is capped at 12 participants. The cost is $75 per participant. Only Cash payment will be accepted. Participants must be ready to swim.

Be prepared for a 300-yard swim, treading water, and brick carry pre-course assessment. Participants should bring a CPR breathing mask.

Contact Justin Kozlowski to register at 785-8282.

Burnham Hollow Cemetery annual

meeting Sunday

Burnham Hollow Cemetery annual meeting will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home of Audrey Schmoyer, East Main Road, Fredonia.

For more information, call 672-4024.

Community Notebook

Fredonia Fire Department releases March runs

The Fredonia Fire Department has released its run report for March.

Crews responded to a total of 150 calls. That amount breaks down into 115 rescue and emergency medical service cases, 12 good intent calls, 10 false alarms, five fires, four service calls and four hazardous conditions without any fire.

A total of 92 calls originated within the village of Fredonia, while 30 came from the town of Pomfret outside village limits, 16 came from the State University of New York at Fredonia campus and two were on the New York State Thruway. Ten calls were for mutual aid.

Gun raffle Saturday

The Gowanda Ambu-lance Service is sponsoring a gun raffle on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Gowanda Ambulance Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda. A donation ticket of $10 includes 10 main prize drawings, food beer, pop coffee, sportsman silent auction, sportsman quilt raffle and more.

Annual Taste

of the South Friday

The Juneteenth 2016 Celebration Committee is sponsoring the Annual Taste of the South on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 16 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk. The theme for the event is “Southern Down Home Bar-B-Que.” The cost is $10 per person.

The Annual Taste of the South is an all-you-can-eat, Southern-style African-American down home buffet featuring barbecue ribs, shredded pork, barbecue chicken, green beans, black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese, corn bread, sweet potato pie, banana pudding, and many other dishes.

This event will kick off the Juneteenth 2016 celebration. For more information and reservations, call Laurie Williams at 785-7900 or Loretta Slaton Torain at 363-1102.

The public is invited to attend.

Summer reminders

in Gowanda

Never leave children unattended near a fire, or leave a fire burning without supervision.

Lake Erie Bird Club evening bird and

wildflower walk

Lake Erie Bird Club members will participate in an evening bird and wildflower walk at Greystone Nature Preserve, 8531 Bear Lake Road in Fredonia Monday at 6 p.m.

Diane Clark and Bill Moran will host the event. Dr. Terry Mosher and Mark Baldwin will co-lead the walk. Baldwin will discuss the plants as well as the geology and geography of this part of the county.

All who are interested in birds and wildflowers are welcome to attend. For more information, call Dr. Mosher at 672-5501.

Shane Hawkins

to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature Shane Hawkins as the guest on Saturday. Hawkins is the executive director of Infinity Performing Arts.

Host Doc Hamels will conduct the program. The live program airs from 9 to 10 a.m on Saturdays. 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. Channel numbers shown are for subscribers using a cable converter. Digital channels for televisions without a converter will vary by community.

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/-

Free rabies vaccination clinic Saturday

The Chautauqua County Dept. of Health and Human Services, Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue and the town of Westfield are sponsoring a free rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the town of Westfield Highway Building at 118 Chestnut St. in Westfield.

The clinic is open to anyone. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older.

All pets need to be on a leash or in a cage. People must know the name of the township in which they reside and should bring any previous rabies vaccination records for each animal that will be receiving a shot to ensure proper and effective vaccinations.

Silver Creek Village Board public hearings Monday

The Silver Creek Village Board will hold a workshop on Monday at 6:30 p.m. to announce the 5-percent rate increase on water/sewer usage effective on August billing.

The Silver Creek Village Board will also hold a workshop on May 16 at 6:45 p.m. to announce the capital improvement debt payment that will be added to sewer bills effective with August billing.

Engraved bricks

for Brad Anderson

statue walkway

The Brad Anderson Recognition Committee is offering engraved bricks through a fundraising campaign on PolarEngraving.com. The bricks will cover the walkway around the statue. This will give people, businesses, and groups an opportunity to have their name, group name, pet’s name, or a memorial to someone engraved on a brick displayed on the grounds surrounding the statue. For more information, go to the website below or stop at the Portland Town Hall: polarengraving.com/BradAndersonRecognitionCommittee .

Stockton Star Rebekahs to sponsor Mother-Daughter Tea

A Mother-Daughter Tea will be held at the Stockton Fire Hall on Saturday at 1 p.m. A $10 admission fee includes the entertainment “Patsy Cline Sings Again” by Pat Cook, a door prize, and refreshments including finger sandwiches, cookies, dainty desserts, coffee, tea and punch.

A silent auction and craft show will also be available. The event is sponsored by the Stockton Star Rebekahs. For reservations, call Janice at 595-3498, Diane at 680-5423 or Jeannie at 785-5630.

Community Notebook

City property taxes

due Thursday

City of Dunkirk property taxes are due Thursday.

From Friday to May 31 there will be a 1 percent penalty.

From June 1 to June 30 there will be a 2 percent penalty.

From July 1-31 there will be a 3 percent penalty.

On Aug. 1 unpaid taxes will be filed with the county.

Town of Stockton Townwide Cleanup May 21 and 22

The Town of Stockton Townwide Cleanup will be held May 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 22 from 9 a.m. to noon.

This event is for residents only.

Trash should be delivered to the highway department storage building at 4696 W. Railroad Ave., Stockton. Items accepted include appliances, trash and junk only.

No garbage will be accepted.

The following will not be accepted: tires, liquid waste, paint, oils, batteries, computers, appliances with freon (humidifiers, refrigerators).

Appliances containing freon and electronics, including computers are accepted at the following transfer stations: Fredonia, Falconer, Sherman and Frewsburg.

Dunkirk High pool

Red Cross lifeguard recertification course

Dunkirk High School pool will offer a Red Cross lifeguard recertification course on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school pool.

Enter through the pool entrance on Marauder Drive.

The class is capped at 12 participants. The cost is $75 per participant.

Cash payment only will be accepted.

Participants must be ready to swim. Be prepared for a 300-yard swim, treading water, and brick carry pre-course assessment. Participants should bring a CPR breathing mask

Contact Justin Kozlowski to register at 785-8282.

Gas price rises again

Average retail gasoline prices in New York have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.37/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 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.21/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in New York during the past week, prices Sunday were 45.4 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 20.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.

Areas nearby New York and their current gas price climate:

Syracuse – $2.33/g, up 2.4 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.30/g.

Rochester- $2.35/g, up 3.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.32/g.

Perrysburg Town Clerk’s office

closed today

The Perrysburg Town Clerk’s office will be closed for training today. The clerk will be attending the Southern Tier West Local Government Conference at Houghton College for the day.

‘Film of the Century

of the Week’ to feature ‘The Disappearance

of Flight 412′

“Film of the Century of the Week,” hosted by George Roath, will air at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. each day from Saturday through May 20.

This week’s film will be “The Disappearance of Flight 412.”

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

Westfield Stray Cat Rescue ‘Catapaloosa’ May 21 at church

Westfield Stray Cat Rescue will present the event “Catapaloosa” on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, Westfield. Admission is free.

This huge cat adoption event features vendors, demonstrations, a bake sale, silent auction, children’s activities, a raffle and refreshments for purchase.

Contact the Thrifty Kitty at 326-2404 for details.

Community Notebook

Burnham Hollow Cemetery meeting

Burnham Hollow Ceme-tery annual meeting will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home of Audrey Schmoyer, East Main Road, Fredonia. For more information, phone 672-4024.

Chadwick Bay meeting

The Chadwick Bay Re-gional Development Corpor-ation meets Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Brocton Ameri-can Legion on Route 20.

Westfield First Friday

What is First Friday? On the first Friday from June to September, businesses on Main Street in Westfield are encouraged to stay open be-yond normal business hours while vendors and activities are made available along the store fronts, providing an atmosphere promoting the local flavor, including: small and independent businesses, live music, artisans, food, raffles, wine tasting and fun for all ages.

These events are sponsored by the Westfield Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce to help promote the economic growth of the Community.

To participate in the free events as a vendor, artist, restaurant or winery, email wbccc14787@gmail.com to receive the guidelines and registration form.

17th annual Crouse

5K Challenge issued

The 17th annual Crouse 5K Challenge is Friday at 6 p.m., starting at the American Legion Post 409 in Gowanda, where the post-race after party and awards ceremony will be held. The event will include a “Tot Sprint” at 5:30 p.m. and a half-mile “fun run” at 7 p.m. for ages 7 and under.

Registration is $20 the day of the race. The Gowanda Central School student rate is $10. The first 125 people to register will receive a race T-shirt. Minors need parental signature to participate. Proceeds benefit the Dennis Crouse Sr. Scholarship Fund and the Blue By U Youth Track Club. Each year, two seniors at Gowanda Central School receive the scholarship.

Call Race Director Jennifer Gernatt at 860-8782 or email JenniferGernatt@yahoo.com, or go online to gtownfit.weebly.com or Facebook GTownFit for more info.

Collins Historical Car Show and picnic July 23

The annual Collins His-torical Car Show and picnic will be held July 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at School Street and Collins Center Zoar Road, Collins Center. The event will be held rain or shine. There is no entry fee. There will be free public admission and free parking.

Trophies will be awarded through fourth place and the overall best-liked car. Golden oldies will be played throughout the event and trivia will be played with the chance to win prizes. The picnic will offer hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, chips, pop and water. There will also be a bake sale.

See collinstownhistory/car-show for the entry form. For details, call 592-4587 or 241-7066.

Lecture series on Access Channel 5

Access Channel 5 is airing the 2015 Chautauqua Institution lecture series.

The following lecture will start on Saturday, with the last airing on May 20 at 12:45 and 6:45 PM: Timothy Snyder, “Ukraine: The End of Europe?”

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

Altar Rosary Society

resumes card party

The Altar Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, will resume its monthly card parties, with the first one scheduled Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $4. Dessert and coffee will be provided. This event is open to the public.

To reserve a table, call Sue at 672-6056 or the Parish office at 679-4116.

Collins water hydrants to be flushed

Gas price rises again

Areas nearby New York and their current gas price climate:

Syracuse – $2.33/g, up 2.4 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.30/g.

Rochester- $2.35/g, up 3.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.32/g.

Community Notebook

Land bank meeting

The Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation will hold its monthly board meeting Wednesday at 9 a.m. in Room 203 in the Riverside Business Center; 200 Harrison St., James-town, to discuss business associated with the acquisition and potential sale of property by CCLBC and other official business as required.

Free rabies vaccination clinic Saturday

The Chautauqua County Dept. of Health and Human Services, Northern Chau-tauqua Canine Rescue and the town of Westfield are sponsoring a free rabies vaccination clinic Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the town of Westfield Highway Building at 118 Chestnut St. in Westfield.

The clinic is open to all. Vaccinations will be provided free to all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets three months old and older. All pets need to be on a leash or in a cage. You must know the name of the township in which you reside and should bring any previous rabies vaccination records for each animal receiving a shot to ensure proper and effective vaccinations.

Dunkirk High pool offers Red Cross lifeguard recertification course

Dunkirk High School pool will offer a Red Cross lifeguard recertification course Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the pool. Enter through the pool entrance on Marauder Drive.

The class is capped at 12 participants. The cost is $75 per participant.

Cash payment only will be accepted. Participants must be ready to swim. Be prepared for a 300-yard swim, treading water, and brick carry pre-course assessment. Participants should bring a CPR breathing mask

Contact Justin Kozlowski to register at 785-8282.

Allegany Region Commission to meet

The Allegany Region Commission will meet at Allegany State Park, Camp Allegany Classroom on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Yard and garage sales deadline Wednesday

The Mayville/Chautau-qua Community Chamber of Commerce is host to the annual Community Wide Yard & Garage Sales for the Mayville, Chautauqua and Dewittville areas on May 28. All Mayville, Chautau-qua and Dewittville area residents are invited and encouraged to participate at no cost.

All residential home participants will have their sales location address (including village or town) and an accompanying map designation number placed on a list with included map handout. This information will be available online at the Mayville Chautauqua Chamber Facebook page as well as the website at www.mayvillechautauqua.org. The lists and maps will also be available at area chamber member businesses two weeks before the yard sales, during the day of the sales, as well as through the chamber office by calling 753-3113 or emailing to dmarsala@chautauquachamber.org.

Frank Acquavia Scholarship application deadline nears

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 has announced the establishment of the Frank Acquavia Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship is made possible by a generous donation from the former Frank Acquavia Post 1344 and will award $1,500 to one deserving individual. The scholarship is open to all veterans or their immediate family in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area who is enrolled in or attending a New York state-accredited college, university, trade or vocational school. Applications are available at Dunkirk and Fredonia high schools or at Post 62, 211 Central Avenue in Dunkirk. Completed applications must be submitted to Post 62 Scholarship Committee no later than Saturday.

Stockton Star Rebekahs to sponsor Mother-Daughter Tea

A Mother-Daughter Tea will be held at the Stockton Fire Hall Saturday at 1 p.m. A $10 admission fee includes the entertainment “Patsy Cline Sings Again,” by Pat Cook; a door prize, and refreshments including finger sandwiches, cookies, dainty desserts, coffee, tea and punch. A silent auction and craft show will also be available.

The event is sponsored by the Stockton Star Rebekahs.

For reservations, call Janice at 595-3498, Diane at 680-5423 or Jeannie at 785-5630.

Special Dementia Education Program

in Derby on Tuesday

The Alzheimer’s Associa-tion Western New York Chapter is offering a free educational program for family members who provide care for a loved one with dementia.

“Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers – Middle Stage” will be offered at Community Concern in Derby (6722 Erie Road) at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

For more information about this program, or any of the educational classes offered by the Chapter, call 1-800-272-3900.

Community Notebook

Fredonia brush pickup takes place Monday

The village of Fredonia will be picking up limbs and yard waste on Monday.

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.

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.

Ellicotville Historical Society meeting

The Ellicottville Historical Society is proud to announce its monthly meeting for May. On May 11 at 7:30, Father Ronald Mierzwa will talk about the History of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Ellicottville. The meetings are free to the public and members meet at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, 6499 Maples Road.

Altar Rosary Society of St. Joseph resumes card parties May 11

The Altar Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, will resume its monthly card parties, with the first once scheduled for Wednesday, May 11. The start time is 12:30 p.m. Admission is $4. Dessert and coffee will be provided. This event is open to the public.

To reserve a table, call Sue at 672-6056 or the Parish office at 679-4116.

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Fredonia brush pickup takes place Monday

The village of Fredonia will be picking up limbs and yard waste on Monday.

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.

The cooperation of residents is greatly appreciated.

CCCSEBA Scholarship available

Any interested student should contact the guidance office in his or her school for an application and further information. The applications should be postmarked no later than June 3.

Portland road closing

Burr Road in the town of Portland will be closed Monday and Tuesday for a culvert replacement.

Letters of interest sought for Forest Hill sexton

The town of Pomfret is seeking letters of interest for the position of Forest Hill Cemetery sexton. Letters will be received by the town clerk through May 9.

Yard sale benefit

set for Saturday

A yard sale to benefit those with multiple sclerosis runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Hometown Insurance, 200 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk. Donations for the sale can be dropped off. Hot dogs and drinks will be available for lunch.

Community Notebook

The community notebook is compiled by the OBSERVER staff. To send in an event or item, email us at lifestyles@observertoday.com or mail the information to Community notebook, OBSERVER, 10 E. Second St., P.O. Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048-0391.

Tree-planting

ceremony Saturday

There will be a black walnut tree-planting ceremony at the corner of Ward Avenue and Old Main Extension in the village of Silver Creek Saturday at 11 a.m. The tree will be planted near the existing monument in nearly the same location as the previous historic tree, which burned in a European museum fire years ago. The public is invited to attend.

Yard sale benefit

set for Saturday

Rabies clinic Saturday in Little Valley

A free rabies clinic will be offered at the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works garage in Little Valley (8810 Route 242) Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. County residents should bring their pets in carriers or on secure leashes. If owners are not sure if or when their pets last received rabies vaccinations, they will be given vaccinations good for one year. All pet owners who get vaccinations for their pets will be given certificates that can be shown to veterinarians or for licensing purposes.

Pet Pantry’s Mother’s Day Craft and Gift Show Saturday, Sunday

The Pet Pantry is hosting an indoor Mother’s Day Craft and Gift Show at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $1 for adults. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free. There is free parking. Patrons can shop for wine, chocolates, flowers, baked goods, jewelry and 60 other handmade crafts. Refreshments are available. The Pet Pantry is a not for profit group that serves all of Chautauqua County. It provides free pet food for qualifying low-income families and helps them get their pets spayed and neutered.

Westfield Little League Opening Day

Westfield Little League will be having Opening Day on Saturday. There will be a parade that will take place at 9 a.m. on Main Street in Westfield, followed by the Opening Day Ceremony and a day full of games at the Little League Field. Everyone is welcome.

Community Notebook

Silver Creek Village tree-planting ceremony

There will be a black walnut tree-planting ceremony at the corner of Ward Ave-nue and Old Main Exten-sion in the village of Silver Creek Saturday at 11 a.m.

The tree will be planted near the existing monument in nearly the same location as the previous historic tree, which burned in a European museum fire years ago.

The public is invited to attend.

Allegany Region Commission will meet Tuesday morning

Jay Bailey, regional di-rector for the New York State Office of Parks, Rec-reation and Historic Pres-ervation, Allegany Region, announces that the Alleg-any Region Commission will meet at Allegany State Park, Camp Allegany Classroom, on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Portland road closing

Burr Road in the town of Portland will be closed Monday and Tuesday for a culvert replacement.

Forestville water system flushing to begin

Water service customers of the village of Forestville should be aware that the village of Forestville Depart-ment of Public Works will flush the water system as part of routine maintenance on the system.

The flushing will be conducted from Monday through Thursday starting at 8 p.m. until midnight each night.

During the time of flushing, using the water may result in cloudy water and sediment in the residents’ systems. It will affect all water customers throughout the flushing sequence.

Chautauqua Lecture Series airs on Access Channel 5

Access Channel 5 is airing the 2015 Chautauqua Institution lecture series.

The following lecture will start on Saturday, with the last airing on May 13 at 12:45 and 6:45 p.m.: Ulrike Guerot, “The Future of European Foreign Policy.”

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

Westfield Antiquarian Book and Paper Show and Sale Saturday

The Westfield Antiquar-ian Book and Paper Show and Sale is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield.

Admission is $5. There will be 25 dealers in antiquarian books, photography, fine art prints, maps, children’s books, local history, sheet music, ephem-era, postcards, first editions, bindings, historic documents, magazines, trade cards, Americana and illustrated books.

For details or to become a participating dealer, contact CCHS Trustee Bob Johnston at 338-5051 or email park2@netsync.net.

The event is sponsored by and benefiting the Chautauqua County Historical Society. To donate items for sale at the CCHS table, call 296-5105 or 664-9025.

Engraved bricks for Brad Anderson statue walkway

The Brad Anderson Rec-ognition Committee is offering engraved bricks through a fundraising campaign on PolarEngraving.com.

The bricks will cover the walkway around the statue. This will give people, businesses, and groups an opportunity to have their name, group name, pet’s name, or a memorial to someone engraved on a brick displayed on the grounds surrounding the statue.

For more information, go to the website below or stop at the Portland Town Hall: polarengraving.com/BradAndersonRecognitionCommittee.

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Book sale at the Ahira Hall Memorial Library

The Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, is holding its annual spring book sale until May 14 during regular open hours, which are Monday and Wednesday, 1 to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stop in and browse a few times, since the selection of Books and DVDs will change.

Hard cover books are $1, paper backs $.50 and DVDs $1. Contact the library for more information at 792-9418.

Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler classes this month

Chautauqua County has scheduled two Certified Food Handler classes for May.

The first one will be held Saturday with registration from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and the class from 9 a.m. to noon. The location is Midway State Park, Sunset Room (Lakeside downstairs from the white, old roller rink), 4859 Route 430, (Maple Springs) Bemus Point.

The second will be held May 16 with registration from 12:30 to 1 p.m. and the class from 1 to 4 p.m. The location is JCC South, Arts and Sciences (ARSC) Building, Room 110, Jamestown.

Pre-registration is required. Call 753-4693 to register.

The cost is $40 for-profit first person, $30 any additional registrants; $25 non-profit, $15 any additional registrants.

Yard sale benefit

set for Saturday

A yard sale to benefit those with multiple sclerosis is taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Hometown Insurance, 200 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk.

Donations for the sale can be dropped off or call 366-0001 for pick-ups.

Hot dogs and drinks will be available for lunch.

Dunkirk Lighthouse open for tours

The Dunkirk Lighthouse is now open for daily tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The hours for the tours will be extended for July and August from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tours are $10 per adult and $8 for seniors, students and veterans. It is $3 for children ages 4 to 10 and there is a family fee of $25.

For more information, call 366-5500.

Land Bank Corp.

meeting set for today

The Chautauqua County Land Bank Corp. will hold its next meeting of the Acquisition & Disposition Committee of the CCLBC today at 3:30 p.m. in the CCIDA Offices, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown.

This meeting of the CCLBC is being conducted to discuss business associated with the acquisition and potential sale of property by CCLBC and other official business as required (agenda will be provided at the meeting).

The press, public and other stakeholders are welcome to attend.

Cathy Young to appear on Chautauqua Sunrise

Chautauqua Sunrise will feature NYS Senator Cathy Young as the guest on Saturday. Young will discuss what’s happening in Albany and in her district.

Host Doc Hamels will conduct the program. The live program airs from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities.

The guest is subject to change.

Channel numbers shown are for subscribers using a cable converter. Digital channels for televisions without a converter will vary by community. 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/

‘Film of the Century

of the Week’ to feature ‘The Last Man on Earth’

“Film of the Century of the Week,” hosted by George Roath, will air at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m,. each day from Saturday through May 13. This week’s film will be “The Last Man on Earth.”

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

Rabies clinic Saturday in Little Valley

A free rabies clinic will be offered at the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works garage in Little Valley (8810 Route 242) on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

All pet owners who get vaccinations for their pets will be given certificates that can be shown to veterinarians or for licensing purposes.

Alexander Findley Library spring craft bazaar on Saturday

The Alexander Findley Library has planned its annual spring craft bazaar for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Findley Lake Fire Hall on Main Street.

Several crafters will be selling their handmade crafts and baked goods for holiday shopping.

There will be a silent auction with prizes donated by the participating crafters, a 50/50 raffle, free door prize drawings and the kitchen will offer a homemade menu throughout the day. There is free admission to the bazaar.

For more information about the bazaar or other library activities, contact Jeff at 581-3111.

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Colleen Vanderzyden to appear on Fresh Perspectives

Gail Erb, host of Fresh Perspectives, will have guest Colleen Vanderzyden on her next program. The topic will be “Creating Your Best Life – New.”

The show will air Saturday through May 13 at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. each day.

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

Pet Pantry’s Mother’s Day Craft and Gift Show Saturday, Sunday

Admission is $1 for adults. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free. There is free parking.

Patrons can shop for wine, chocolates, flowers, baked goods, jewelry and 60 other handmade crafts including wood crafts to concrete art. Refreshments are available.

The Pet Pantry is a not-for-profit group that serves all of Chautauqua County. It provides free pet food for qualifying low-income families and helps them get their pets spayed and neutered.

Westfield Little League Opening Day

Westfield Little League will be having Opening Day on Saturday.

There will be a parade that will take place at 9 a.m. on Main Street in Westfield, followed by the Opening Day Ceremony and a day full of games at the Little League Field.

Everyone is welcome.

Westfield Antiquarian Book and Paper Show and Sale

The Westfield Antiquari-an Book and Paper Show and Sale will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield.

Admission is $5. There will be 25 dealers in antiquarian books, photography, fine art prints, maps, children’s books, local history, sheet music, epher-mera, postcards, first editions, bindings, historic documents, magazines, trade cards, Americana and illustrated books.

For details or to become a participating dealer, contact CCHS Trustee Bob Johnston at 338-5051 or email park2@netsync.net.

The event is sponsored by and benefitting the Chautauqua County Historical Society. To donate items for sale at the CCHS table, call 296-5105 or 664-9025.

Ripley Board of Ed meeting Thursday

The regular meeting of the Ripley Central School Board of Education will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary library (Room 129).

A public hearing to present the school budget as adopted by the board for the fiscal year July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 will take place immediately following the meeting.

Pain at the pump due to increased demand

Gas prices continue to fluctuate during the spring season. The national price for a gallon of unleaded gas went up 8 cents from last week to $2.22 per gallon. One year ago, the national average was $2.61.

Today, the New York state average is $2.36, up 6 cents from last week.

AAA Western and Central New York reports the following averages:

Buffalo – $2.34 (up 8 cents)

Rochester – $2.32 (up 7 cents)

Syracuse – $2.31 (up 8 cents)

Community Notebook

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church spaghetti and meatball dinner Wednesday

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church will host a spaghetti and meatball dinner on Wednesday starting at 4 p.m. at 145 E. Main St. in Fredonia. Tickets will be available at the door for $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Take-outs also will be available for the same price. There will also be a cash giveaway and theme baskets.

Tech for Nonprofits Workshop registration deadline today

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation and the Chautauqua-Cattarau-gus Library System have teamed up to offer local nonprofits a free two-day workshop titled “Tech for Nonprofits.” This workshop runs Wednesday and June 1 at the JCC North County Training Center in Dunkirk from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

As space is limited, register by today. Organizations may send two people; however, all attendees are required to attend both sessions. To register, email Eileen Dunn at edunn@nccfoundation.org or call 366-4892.

For more information on this program or any of the NCCF’s Project BICEP programs, call 366-4892 or visit our website at www.nccfoundation.org.

Valley Historical Society meeting

The next meeting of the Valley Historical Society will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the museum at the corner of Main and Lester streets in Sinclairville.

Martha Woolley of Forestville will speak about the history of The Grange. Guests are always welcome.

Planning Board

to meet Tuesday

The Chautauqua County Planning Board’s monthly meeting will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the CCIDA Board Room on the third floor of the Riverside Business Center, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown. All meetings of the County Planning Board are open to the public.

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

Cattaraugus County Sheriff Employees Benevolent Association Scholarship available

Any interested student should contact the guidance office in his or her school for an application and further information. The applications should be postmarked no later than June 3.

Portland seeks

residents’ help to make

community better

The Portland Town Board would appreciate residents’ assistance in making this community one in which all can be proud to live and work.

The town of Portland NYS Code Enforcement-/Zoning Officer will review properties within the town that have unlicensed and/or inoperable vehicles, rubbish, garbage, overgrown weeds/grass or unsafe structures on the properties. Help is needed to help clean up neighborhoods.

Organizers hope voluntary compliance to the Town of Portland Zoning Ordinance and NYS Code will help ensure a safer, more attractive environment throughout the Town of Portland.

To assist Brocton and Portland residents, large trash day has been scheduled Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the village of Brocton Tool House on Highland Avenue, Brocton. If you want to get rid of these “unwanted items, take advantage of this opportunity. There is a minimal charge for disposal of these items.

For questions or concerns, call the Code Enforcement Officer at 792-9618.

Community Notebook

Ripley Board of Ed meeting Thursday

The regular meeting of the Ripley Central School Board of Education will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary library (Room 129).

A public hearing to present the school budget as adopted by the board for the fiscal year July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, will take place immediately following the meeting.

Valley Historical Society meeting

The next meeting of the Valley Historical Society will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the museum at the corner of Main and Lester streets in Sinclairville.

Martha Woolley of Forestville will speak about the history of The Grange.

Guests are always welcome.

Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler classes coming up

Chautauqua County has scheduled two Certified Food Handler classes for May.

The second class will be held May 16 with registration from 12:30 to 1 p.m. and the class from 1 to 4 p.m. The location is JCC South, Arts and Sciences (ARSC) Building, Room 110, Jamestown.

Pre-registration is required. Call 753-4693 to register.

The cost is $40 for any for-profit first person and $30 for any additional registrants; and $25 for any non-profit first person and $15 for any additional registrants.

Westfield Antiquarian Book and Paper Show and Sale Saturday

The Westfield Antiquarian Book and Paper Show and Sale will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield.

Admission is $5. There will be 25 dealers in antiquarian books, photography, fine art prints, maps, children’s books, local history, sheet music, ephemera, postcards, first editions, bindings, historic documents, magazines, trade cards, Americana and illustrated books.

For details or to become a participating dealer, contact Chautauqua County Historical Society Trustee Bob Johnston at 338-5051 or email park2@netsync.net.

The event is sponsored by and benefiting the CCHS.

To donate items for the CCHS table, call 296-5105 or 664-9025.

Rabies Clinic to be held May 7 in Little Valley

A free rabies clinic will be offered at the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works garage in Little Valley (8810 Route 242) on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

County residents should bring their pets in carriers or on secure leashes. If owners are not sure if or when their pets last received rabies vaccinations, they will be given vaccinations good for one year. All pet owners who get vaccinations for their pets will be given certificates that can be shown to veterinarians or for licensing purposes.

Letters sought for Forest Hill sexton

The town of Pomfret is seeking letters of interest for the position of Forest Hill Cemetery sexton.

Letters will be received by the town clerk through May 9.

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