Writers@Work event postponed at SUNY

The visit of alumnus Karl Holz to campus for the Writers@Work event at the State University of New York at Fredonia has been postponed until later in the academic year.

Rails to Trails sets annual meeting

The board of directors of Chautauqua Rails to Trails will be holding its annual meeting on Monday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Olive’s Restaurant space at Chautauqua Suites in Mayville. The new tradition of holding the meeting the first Monday in November, rather than September is in effect. In general, the organization meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at various locations. General members, as well as other interested citizens, are welcome at every meeting. Bellini Lounge will not be open that evening.

Ward will lead a presentation of overview and circumspection. Planning for a holiday fundraising event as well as other important matters will be discussed. A slate of officers will be voted upon. This year the slate features four incumbents: President, Bill Ward; Vice President, Dr. T. John McCune; Treasurer, Virginia King; and Secretary, Wendy Lewellen.

Breakfast Club to gather

The New York State Department of Transportation Breakfast Club will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at Demetris in Dunkirk.

Fundraiser breakfast set for Saturday

Chadwick Bay Chapter of DeMolay International, will be hosting a fundraiser breakfast on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m., at Forest Masonic Lodge, at 321 E. Main St., Fredonia. The breakfast will be raising funds for the Battle Within Foundation, as well as to assist with Chapter day-to-day functions.

The Chapter is still seeking to raise enough money to sponsor a local “Let’s Talk” Bench through the BWF, whose main goal is to raise awareness, and assist in prevention, of PTSD and Veteran suicide. It has become an alarming but all too familiar, and unacceptable statistic in the news recently, that an average of 22 veterans commit suicide every day, due to scars left from the traumas incurred during battle. More information may be found at thebattlewithinfoundation.com .

DeMolay International is a young men’s organization which seeks to develop the leaders of tomorrow, alongside their sister organizations, Triangle, and Rainbow, for young women. All of these organizations seek to teach leadership and organizational skills for youth, including public speaking, event planning, charitable and service works, reverence for God, dedication to Country, importance of education, and physical and mental well-being. More information may be found at beademolay.org

The breakfast will consist of eggs made to order, pancakes, french toast, sausages, juice and coffee. The breakfast will cost $10 for adults, and $5 for children under 12.