Trinity United Church of Christ pulled pork dinner and theme basket raffle set for Saturday

Trinity United Church of Christ will hold a pulled pork dinner and theme basket raffle this Saturday, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. or until gone, 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. The meal is all you can eat. The costs are: $9 adults, or $6 kids 6 to 12. Kids 5 and under free. Contact the church at 532-3004 or any member for tickets. The event is handicapped accessible from Erie Avenue. The meal includes a pulled pork sandwich with au gratin potatoess and coleslaw, drink and homemade dessert. There will be a “something for everyone” theme basket raffle.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market news

This Saturday, the Fredonia Farmers’ Market will be holding a Vendor Chili-Cookoff from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. during regular market at the Fredonia Masonic Lodge on East Main Street.

Many of our vendors will be cooking up their favorite chili recipes for you to sample, and we’re sure to have a wide variety, including vegan and vegetarian offerings. Sampling is free, but we ask you to vote monetarily for your favorites in vendor jars. The proceeds will be split between the Fredonia Farmers’ Market equipment fund and the Friendly Kitchen. Fun, lunch, and donating to a great cause are all included, all the while shopping for your weekly meats, greens, baked goods, maple products and excellent prepared foods.

And for dessert, the Boys & Girls Club Girl Scouts will have Girl Scout cookies for sale, to satisfy your sweet tooth and support local children in great programs!

Dunkirk Common Council meeting Monday

There will be a special meeting of the Dunkirk Common Council Monday March 25 at 5 p.m. in City Hall. This meeting is open to the public.

Look for rainbows at Barker Library

On Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m., the Darwin R. Barker Library is hosting “Let’s Look for Rainbows!” Spring is coming and so are rainbows: read stories about and learn the science behind rainbows. Children will also watch a rainbow video, make a rainbow craft and maybe find a pot of gold. All children are welcome. No registration is required.

Legion Centennial Celebration set for Saturday

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 will be celebrating the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary with a centennial dinner for members and guests on Saturday, March 23 beginning at 5 p.m. with a social hour/open bar and appetizers, family style dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a short program, and big band music by the John Cross Swingtime Band. The cost is $35 per person and tickets are available at Post 62, 211 Central Avenue, Dunkirk.