Village plans brush pick up

The village of Fredonia will be picking up limbs and yard waste beginning Monday at 7 a.m. Collection will continue until every street has been completed. Bags and brush are collected separately by different crews. All items for collection must be at the curb no later than 7 Monday morning. In no case will there be a repeat collection of areas completed.

All yard waste must be bagged or in barrels. The village encourages residents to use biodegradable bags or barrels and all limbs must be tied with twine.

Limbs and brush must be cut no longer than 4 feet in length with bundles being no larger than 18 inches in diameter. Bundles and bags are limited to 65 pounds in weight. There is no collection of loose material. No loose leaves will be picked up.

Residents are reminded that they can bring yard waste to 176 Eagle St. No bags or containers shall be left behind.

Pancake fundraiser

set Sunday in Dunkirk

The Class of 2025 and Class of 2026 of Pine Valley Jr./Sr. High School are serving pancakes and bacon to the community at a “flapjacks fundraiser” on Sunday from 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk.

Tickets will be sold at the door. Presale tickets cost $8 and you can buy them from any senior or junior or call the main office at 1-716-988-3276.

Proceeds support senior year expenses.

Humane Society set

monthly membership meeting

The next general membership meeting of the Lakeshore Humane Society will take place at the Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

CHPC to host free

Advanced Care Planning Workshops

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care (CHPC) is offering two free Advanced Care Planning Workshops to help community members prepare important medical documents and better understand their future care options.

The workshops will take place:

— Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CHPC’s Lakewood Office (20 W Fairmount Ave)

— Thursday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fredonia office (6 W Main Street)

These walk-in events are open to the public and require no appointment. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a registered nurse and receive guidance in completing their Health Care Proxy and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) forms. Light refreshments will be available throughout the day.

“Advanced care planning isn’t just for those with a serious illness,” said Mike Testa, CHPC President & CEO. “It’s a powerful way for anyone to ensure their values and healthcare wishes are honored.”

For more information, visit chpc.care or call 716-338-0033.

Spring concert May 7

features young music students

SOUTH DAYTON — The Elementary School Spring Band and Chorus Concert at Pine Valley Central School District is scheduled Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. and the community is invited.