Meet the Board of Education Candidates Night set

GOWANDA — The Kiwanis Club of Gowanda will host a Meet the Board of Education Candidates Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, remotely via Zoom. Questions can be submitted to msfeerneza@gcslearn.org by May 3 to be presented by the moderator and answered by the candidates. There are four candidates for three at-large positions on the board: Max Graham, Jill K. Smith, Shauna McMahon and Dollene Christopher.

Monthly Legion meeting is today

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 monthly meeting is scheduled for today at 7 p.m. at 211 Central Ave. Unit 62 Auxiliary will meet next Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend to elect their respective officers for 2021-22.

The annual Post 62 Memorial Day Chicken Barbeque by Weidner’s is scheduled May 31 from noon to sold out. Tickets are available at Big Rick’s One Stop and at the Post. Unit 62 Auxiliary Silent Auction is now in progress and tickets are available at the Post. To maintain membership in good standing, 2021 dues are being accepted through May. Post 62 continues to follow New York State guidelines to keep our employees and members safe.

Ripley Central School Board to meet today

RIPLEY — Members of the Ripley Central School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. today, in the school cafeteria. A public hearing will be held afterward to present the school budget that was adopted by the board. Masks must be worn and social distancing will be practiced

Tops Markets locations to serve as drug drop-offs

Tops Markets locations at 3955 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, and 2000 Washington St., Jamestown, continue to serve as approved drop-off locations for prescription drugs. Shoppers can find clearly designated disposal bins located in the Tops pharmacy department where they can dispose of their unused and unwanted medications. “Tops is pleased to be able to offer this added convenience to the community not only on April 24th, but year round,” said Matthew Hamed, director of pharmacy operations for Tops Friendly Markets. “We want to help be a part of the solution. Proper disposal of unused, unwanted and/or expired prescription medications helps not only protect our environment, but more importantly saves lives.”