Can drive slated for Saturday

The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society will hold a can drive and bottle drive on Saturday in the the St. Hedwig’s parking lot on Roberts Road in Dunkirk starting at 9 a.m. and ending at noon. Blessed Mary Angela is a member of the Southern Tier “Family 3” of the Diocese of Buffalo, which includes Holy Trinity Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, St. Joseph’s and St. Anthony’s Churches along with St. Rose of Lima and Mount Carmel Church. All proceeds will be used to enhance the sound system in the Parish Social Center.

Gowanda area Kiwanis flower sale underway

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Kiwanis organization will be holding its annual “geranium sale.”

There are flats of geraniums, various hanging baskets and stock plants available. Orders are due May 10 with pick-ups scheduled for May 17 and 18. This fundraiser and the annual Election Day spaghetti dinner, allows the club to support local events for the children of the Gowanda area. Someof the programs that this group supports are, events at the library, the Gowanda recreation program, a scholarship at Gowanda Central School and back to school bags at Gowanda Elementary School.

The Kiwanis motto is to improve the world one child and one community at a time.” Those who would like to support this fundraiser or would like further information can call Jerry or Joan Greenlee at 716-532-4454.

First United Presbyterian Church joint service is Sunday

SILVER CREEK — On April Sunday, the First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk will join with Silver Creek First United Presbyterian Church at 35 Park Place in Silver Creek at 9:30 a.m. The service will be followed by brunch. There will be no service in Dunkirk.

Fredonia brush pick-up begins Monday

The village of Fredonia will be picking up limbs and yard waste beginning Monday at 7 a.m. Collection will continue until every village street has been completed. Bags and brush are collected separately by different crews. All items for collection must be at the curb no later than 7 Monday morning. In no case will there be repeat collection of areas completed.

All yard waste must be bagged or in barrels. The village encourages residents to use biodegradable bags or barrels 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. No loose leaves will be picked up.

Residents are reminded that they can bring yard waste to 176 Eagle St. No bags or containers shall be left behind.

Burn ban in effect through May 14

Chautauqua County Fire Coordinator Noel Guttman reminds county residents about the annual New York state burn ban on all open burning. It remains in effect through Sunday, May 14.

“With spring around the corner, we are at an increased risk of brush fires due to the lack of green vegetation, the abundance of available fuels such as dry grass and leaves and the warmer temperatures and wind,” Guttman said.

The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation provides the following guidance on exceptions to the ban:

¯ Campfires or other outdoor fires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diameter are allowed.

¯ Small cooking fires are allowed.

¯ Ceremonial or celebratory bonfires are allowed.

¯ Disposal of flags or religious items in a small-sized fire is allowed, if it is not otherwise prohibited by local law or regulation.

¯ Only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated or unpainted wood can be burned.

Fires cannot be left unattended, must have a water supply available and must be fully extinguished.

Parks Commission holds monthly meeting

The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will hold its monthly meeting today in the large conference room at the Jamestown Airport at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend.