Blessing of Pets is Sunday

All pets are welcome to attend the Blessing of the Pets in honor of St. Francis. The blessing will take place on Sunday, Oct. 1 outside the front door of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church on 14 W. Fourth St. in Dunkirk at 12:30 p.m., after the 11 a.m. service.

St. Francis is well-known for having renounced his father’s wealth and all earthly possessions. He took up the mission to do the work of the Lord, healing the sick, reaching out to the needy, and caring for all God’s creatures. He developed a relationship with all animals and was able to communicate with them.

All are invited to bring their pets to the Blessing ceremony.

Steel retirees meet Oct. 7

Al Tech/ Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees will meet Saturday morning, Oct. 7 at 8:30 a.m. at Demitri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk. All retirees are invited to attend.

Free concert planned Oct. 13

COLLINS — Creekbend will be at the Collins Library for a free concert on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Call 716-532-5129 for info. The event will be at 2341 Main St.

Church planning craft, vendor show

Fredonia First United Methodist Church will hold a craft/vendor show on Saturday, Nov. 4 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. We are looking for crafters/vendors. Please call the Church at 716-679-1513 for an application or more information. The fee is $30 for a table and two chairs. Vendors may bring shelving units or other display cases. The registration deadline is Oct. 21 and the fee is non-refundable after Oct. 28. This show will be in our community room which is heated and coffee or hot chocolate will be available