Rosas proclaims Juneteenth weekend

Dunkirk Mayor Wilfred Rosas has issued a proclamation for “Juneteenth Weekend.” The 27th Juneteenth will be celebrated in the city on Saturday and Sunday in Memorial Park.

“Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States,” Rosas said. “Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and achievement, and encourages education, continuous self-development, respect for all cultures and planning for the future.”

Library clarifies funding

The Dunkirk Public Library vote will be Wednesday at Sixth Street and Central Avenue. As part of the vote, Dunkirk school district residents are being asked to approve an increase in the budget from $350,000 to $450,000. Library officials say the tax increase will be 22 cents per $1,000 of assessed property hike if approved.

Strawberry social Wednesday at Cassadaga Beach

CASSADAGA — The Citizens for a Better Cassadaga invite all to the annual Strawberry Social to be held on Wednesday, June 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Strawberry shortcake will be offered for free. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

The Cassadaga Area Concert Band will be performing concert, patriotic, pop and show tunes. Local berries and great music are a treat you won’t want to miss. This event will take place at Cassadaga Beach on Park Avenue. There are picnic tables and some chairs, but please bring your own chair to ensure a seat.

Parking is limited at the beach. If you are able and willing, please park at the nearby church, library or across the street from the firehall. For more information, please call 716 665-8855.

Fredonia paving work to begin Wednesday

Paving work will be starting Wednesday on Risley Street in the village of Fredonia. There will be no on street parking. Expect delays while work is being completed. Motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route if possible.

Genealogical Society meets Wednesday

CASSADAGA — Speakers for the Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting on Wednesday will be Karen Livsey and Sam Genco. They will present their program on Chautauqua Obscura. It consists mainly of stories about little-known, but very interesting people and events in county history.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the speakers at 7 in Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave. Meetings are open to the public.

For information, contact President Ruth Nichols at 716-965-2656 or Gail Dash, 716-785-8420.