New Horizons band to play in Sheridan

SHERIDAN — The New Horizons Band of Western New York will present a festive summer concert on the lawn of the Sheridan Town Commons, 2775 Rt 20 in Sheridan. The music will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Under the direction of Dr. Katherine McKay, the members of the band range in age from 50 and up; the size of the band ranges from 30 and up and comes from various towns across our area.

The New Horizons program is built on the idea that we can return to an instrument we used to play, or we can learn to play an instrument we always wanted to try. With lessons and spring and fall concerts based at SUNY Fredonia, members benefit from the teaching of music majors at the college and from the involvement of area retired music instructors.

The concert will be outdoors, so bring a comfortable chair, sunglasses or sweater, depending, and enjoy a relaxing summer evening listening to a variety of music, from marches, to show tunes, to pieces that may transport you to a tropical vacation destination.

Refreshments, including hotdogs and drinks, will be provided by the Sheridan Historical Society, and the Sheridan VFW Auxiliary will hold a bake sale. Proceeds will benefit those organizations.

Chicken barbecue is planned

From 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, the Sunset BayAuxiliary is having a drive-through Weidner’s chicken barbecue. The cost is $15 and it will take place at 12798 Alleghany Road.

Steel retirees

meet in city

The Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees will meet Saturday, Aug. 5 at 8:30 a.m. in Demitri’s Restaurant. All retirees are invited.

Church sets Aug. 11

barbecue

The annual chicken barbecue held by St. Paul Lutheran Church, 334 Temple St., Fredonia will be held Friday, Aug. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. The menu will be half a chicken prepared by Weidner BBQ, potato salad and corn on the cob. Dinners cost $15 and sell out fast. For tickets, call the church at 716-672-6731.

Conservancy plans annual meeting

BEMUS POINT — The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will hold its 2023 annual meeting on Sunday, Aug. 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center in Bemus Point. The meeting will be a potluck picnic-style event, with dishes provided by staff and board. A short presentation about the organization’s current and upcoming projects and programs will start around 5 p.m. The gathering is free and open to the public. No RSVPs are required.

County Parks panel meets today

The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will hold its monthly meeting at Luensman Park on Thayer Road in Portland at 4 p.m. today. The public is welcome to attend.

Cemetery group meeting on Aug. 8

The monthly meeting for the Board of Willowbrook Cemtery will be Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. in the Mackowiak Funeral Jopme on Doughty Street in Dunkirk. All lot are owners welcome.