McClurg’s influence on region explored April 20

The continuing influence James McClurg has on Westfield and the region will be illustrated as part of the Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual meeting on April 20.

The meeting, which begins at 10 a.m., and the program, presented by CCHS trustee Michelle Henry, will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

CCHS members will elect new board members during the meeting.

Besides describing the lives of McClurg, his siblings, and his children, Henry will illustrate the impact they had on the region after deciding to build a home and businesses in Westfield in the early 1800s.

Henry will also provide details on the development of Westfield’s downtown as it relates to the McClurg Museum.

The Chautauqua County Historical Society is based at McClurg Museum in Westfield. For more information on programs and events, visit cchsmcclurg.org or contact the historical society at 716-326-2977 or info@cchsmcclurg.org.

Church to hold spaghetti and Italian sausage dinner

St. John’s UCC will be holding a Spaghetti and Italian Sausage Dinner on Saturday, April 20. Serving will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Eat in or take-out. Cost is $13 and includes dessert. The church is located at 733 Central Avenue, Dunkirk (enter from Eagle Street). To reserve in advance, call the church office at 716-366-0710.

Computer classes set at Library

The Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave., has announced the following computer classes: Library Ancestry Edition; today from 1 to 2 p.m.: Cleaning up Your Email; April 17 from 1 to 2 p.m.: Features on Your Smartphone; April 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.: Library Ancestry Edition; April 23 from 1 to 2 p.m.: Picking the Right Social Media Account for Your Needs; April 25 from 1 to 2 p.m.: Protecting Your On-Line Accounts. Call 716 366-2511 to reserve a seat.

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