Upcoming trips to be discussed

On Friday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m., a representative will be coming to the Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., Fredonia, to discuss and show slides of the upcoming trips to Kentucky and Italy with the Grape Belt Seniors.

Congregation plans Vegan dinner

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua at 222 Temple St. in Fredonia will host a Vegan Takeout Dinner Friday, Feb. 17. Dinners cost $20 each and may be ordered now through Sunday at this link: https://tinyurl.com/UUVeganDinner Dinners will be ready for pick up at from 4 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 17. The menu includes: Red Lentil-Coconut Daal; Gluten-free Naan; Tempeh-Vegetable Curry with Basmati Rice; Tapioca Nut-milk Pudding with Stewed Dried Fruits

All proceeds will help the congregation balance the operating budget.

For more information about us, call at 716-679-7944.

Fredonia announces kindergarten, UPK registration

The Fredonia Central School District welcomes our Fredonia families to register their children for UPK and/or Kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year. Registration for prekindergarten children who will turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1 and registration for kindergarten children who will turn 5 years old on or before Dec. 1 is currently in progress.

Kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration are critical pieces of the school enrollment process. The pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms will continue to be at Wheelock Early Childhood Center next year. Please call the Wheelock School office to enroll a child in either UPK or Kindergarten and request a registration packet. The district plans on offering a full-day UPK program for all students next year, as well as an optional half-day morning classroom.

Parents and/or guardians will need to provide the district with several important items when registering their child: proof of residency such as a utility bill or rent receipt, a birth certificate or other legal evidence of your child’s age, your child’s immunization record, and the completed pre-kindergarten or kindergarten packet forms and materials.

Please contact the Wheelock Office by April 1 at 679-1581, ext. 2800 to request a registration packet for either Universal Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten.

Dunkirk Legion Auxiliary meets

Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 monthly meeting will be on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Post 62, 211 Central Ave. New members always welcome. The American Legion Auxiliary embodies the spirit of patriotism and is dedicated to serving veterans, the military and their families.

Silver Creek garden presentation planned

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club is partnering with the Anderson-Lee Library to bring a presentation, Planning Your Garden, by Master Gardeners Tamara Bacho and Shannon Rinnow. Learn about seed starting, how to read a seed packet, soil testing and why it is important, composting, pest and weed management and the importance of native plants and pollinators. Get your questions answered!

Planning Your Garden will be Saturday at the Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St. Pre-registration is encouraged. Register online at andersonleelibrary.org or by phone (716) 934-3468.

Members of the Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club will be in attendance if you are interested in joining the club, maintaining a garden space or have any questions. We will also have free seed packets available while supplies last. Check out our newly opened Community Seed Library housed within the Anderson-Lee Library.