Winter parking rules take effect Sunday in city

Alternate and Overnight Parking regulations on Streets in the City of Dunkirk will be changing in November to assist snow removal efforts during the Winter Months.

Overnight Parking rules go into effect Sunday and stay in effect through Saturday, April 2. For overnight regulations parking is prohibited on the following Streets from 3:30 to 7 a.m.

Brigham Road from Lakeshore Drive South to the city line; Brooks Avenue, Canary Street, Central Avenue from City Pier to the city line, Columbus Avenue, Doughty Street, Eagle Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets and between Lakeshore Drive West and Second Street.

East Chestnut Street from Fizell Street West to Warsaw Street, E. Sixth Street from Main Street East to Maple Avenue, Franklin Avenue from Main Street South to Wright Street, Franklin Avenue from Talcott Street South to city line, Irving Place, Lakeshore Drive, Lamphere Street from Seventh South to city line, Lark Street, Leopard Street, Lynx Street, Main Street from Lakefront Boulevard South to Sixth Street.

Also, Main Street Extension from Newton Street South to city line, Maple Avenue from Main Street South to Talcott Street, Middle Road from Moffat Street East to city line, Nichols Avenue, North Beaver Street, Pelican Street, Plover Street, Point Drive North, Point Drive West, Roosevelt Avenue, Ruggles Street from Main Street South to Wright Street, Taft Place, Talcott Street from Roberts Road West to Franklin Avenue, Temple Street from Fourth Street North to CSX, Third Street from Main Street West to Central Avenue, Washington Avenue from Third Street South to Fourth Street, Second Street from Brigham Road West to Brooks Avenue, Seventh Street from Woodrow Avenue West to Brigham Road and Woodrow Avenue from Lucas Avenue North to Sixth Street.

All other Streets not subject to the above listed Overnight Parking are subject to Alternate Parking Regulations. The Alternate Parking Regulations change from Weekly to Daily for the Winter Months. Effective Sunday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. and continuing to Saturday, April 6 vehicles shall be parked only on the Odd-Numbered side of the Street on Odd-Numbered Days and only on the Even-Numbered side of the Street on Even-Numbered Days. The date of the day after the hour of 5:00PM will determine the side which Parking is allowed. We try to give a courtesy period of time for about an hour before and after the 5 p.m. changeover time but vehicles that are moved earlier than about 4PM or aren’t moved by about 6 p.m. will be tagged for APO violations.

Warning notices will be issued for a short period of time after which strict enforcement will begin by issuance of Parking Summonses. Vehicles in violation of Overnight, Alternate or any other posted Regulations which hamper Snow Removal Efforts by Public Works or pose a hazard for access of Emergency Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. We also remind motorists that vehicles which block sidewalks and hamper sidewalk plowing will also be ticketed and towed if necessary. Please pay attention to City Snow Plow operators and assist them with their efforts by giving them the right of way during snow storms.

This past Winter Season saw a lot of snowfall and we thank our residents for their cooperation in getting their vehicles moved in a timely manner and look forward to their cooperation again this Winter Season. The Dunkirk Police Department is again asking for everyone’s cooperation with Parking Regulations and assisting us in making the City a safe place for all those who live, work and visit here. Any questions about parking regulations can be directed to the Communications Desk at 716-366-2266.

Turkey Bingo is Nov. 13

The Sons of the American Legion, Squad 59, will be holding a Turkey Bingo fundraiser, on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia. The evening will consist of; 10 rounds of turkey bingo, a 20-pound turkey and all the fixings raffle and a 50-50 raffle with proceeds to benefit veterans’ causes. SAL Commander Rodney Dziduch will calling the numbers with humorous commentary. Members and guests welcome.

The Sons of the American Legion, is an organization made up of male descendants from veterans of World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Military Operations of Lebanon, Grenada, Panama and from the Persian Gulf War/War on Terrorism. Members support programs in Veterans Rehabilitation, Children and Youth, Student Scholarships and Community Affairs. Membership now numbers nearly 30,000 within the Detachment of New York with over 350,00 members nationwide.

Sons in Brocton gather Tuesday

BROCTON — The Sons of the American Legion, Squad 434, will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The meeting will be at the Brocton Legion, 120 W. Main St., starting at 7 pm.

SUNY Fredonia’s Sorel Competition finalists set to perform Nov. 7; Fellows selected

Thirteen finalists – chosen from among a talented pool of 72 applicants from across the United States and six other countries – have been designated finalists for the live final round of the 2021 Claudette Sorel Piano Competition to be held on Sunday, Nov. 7, at the State University of New York at Fredonia.

The finalists, all between the ages of 15 and 17, include: Ian Cannon from Texas; Celine Chen, California; Julian Frank, state of Washington State; Matan Gur Nelson, Israel; Anthony Lee, Massachusetts; Sammi Li, New Jersey; Angelina Ning, Florida; Hyeonuk Park, Massachusetts; Emma Tio, California; Kevin Wang, Canada; Yuka Yang, Tennessee; Maria Adele Zampa, Switzerland; and Jonathan Zheng, state of Washington.

“Now in its 6th year, we have intentionally designed our competition to be a uniquely positive and welcoming experience, creating a space for participants to present their creative passion and vision in a nurturing environment,” said Assistant Professor of Piano Eliran Avni, who is also the competition director.

Serving as competition judges are School of Music faculty Professor Fr. Sean Duggan and Dr. Avni, along with guest judges Brian Preston and Beverly Smoker.

The live round, which is free and open to the public, will be held at noon in Rosch Recital Hall. It will also be streamed live online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL3gixgnWFc. For more information about the competition and Fellows program, visit online at https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-music/music/sorel-piano-comp

The competition is named after SUNY Distinguished Professor Claudette Sorel, a former member of the Fredonia School of Music faculty, who made more than 2,000 concert, recital, and festival appearances and played with 200 major orchestras that include the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, NBC Symphony and London Philharmonic.

Now in its third year, the annual Piano Fellows Program takes place in conjunction with the competition and will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6 and 7. Invited fellows will attend both online and in-person lessons, master classes and workshops, and also present a Fellows recital and gain behind-the-scenes access to the competition.

The Fellows Program is designed for talented pianists (ages 15 to 18) who are serious about their craft and are looking for an intensive musical experience, but who may not yet be ready for the competition circuit. It is tuition-free for those invited to participate.

Artists selected as Fellows include: Sergio Acelas, 17 (Fla.); Brody Ajemian, 16 (N.Y.); Andrew Allen, 15 (Okla.); ElÌas Betancourt Taborda, 17 (Colombia); Samuel Burnitz, 16 (Fla.); Jose Manuel Carrera Grammatikos, 18 (MÈxico); Matthew Chen, 16 (N.Y.); Mehana Ellis, 16 (Calif.); Ellen Foreman, 16 (Texas); Isaac Goldstein, 14 (Wash.); Nelyam Gutierrez Mustelier, 17 (Spain); Tristen Guzman, 16 (Ill.); Gabrielle Hrung, 17 (N.J.); Anna Hsu, 16 (N.Y.); Mia Ionov, 15 (Calif.); Anirudh Iyer, 16 (Calif.); Sean Li, 17 (N.Y.); Rohan Malik, 16 (N.Y.); Spencer McKee, 16 (Fla.); Inez Meraz-Lerma, 17 (Calif.); Liam Noronha, 16 (Canada); Giselle Pedraza, 17 (Texas); Alexander Pepi, 15 (Texas); Makayla Press, 17 (N.Y); Owen Reyda, 15 (N.Y.); Zev Roytburd-Sharlot, 15 (N.J.); Johnathan Sun, 17 (Md.); Alvin Wang, 15 (Calif.); Salem Wang, 16 (Mich.); Kate Wexell, 17 (Ill.) and Mofei Zhu, 14 (N.Y.)

Jam planned for Nov. 13

Fredonia Ukulele will have B-Side jam at Domus Fare restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. All ability levels are welcome. Ukuleles will be available. Come join the fun.

Cemetery cleanup moved to Nov. 13

GOWANDA — Because most of the leaves have yet to fall, the cleanup day at Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery has been moved from Saturday to 9 a.m. Nov. 13. Please update this in the coming events.

Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday night

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Unit 62 Auxiliary monthly meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 211 Central Ave. Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend and new members are always welcome.

Gowanda sets turkey party Nov. 19

GOWANDA — Gowanda HIDI Hose Fire Co. 4 is holding its 74th annual Turkey Party at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19. There will be raffles of turkeys, hams, holiday baskets, and door prizes at our fire hall at 99 Beech St. Free refreshments will be offered.