Barker Museum presents hockey educational program

The Darwin R. Barker Museum, located at 7 Day St., Fredonia, will host a hockey educational program from 4 to 5 p.m. today. Learn about the history of the Fredonia Blue Devils hockey team, their famous “Pink the Rink” event and design your own hockey team. There will be fun activities along with the presentation of the mini-exhibit in the museum such as DIY Hockey Team, a scavenger hunt and a guess the penalty challenge. This free one-hour program is designed for visitors ages 8 to 15 and their families, and is available for one day only.

Birthday bash meeting is Wednesday

Plans for the 75th birthday bash by Cardinal Mindszenty and Dunkirk High School graduates will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the American Legion Post 62 on Central Avenue in Dunkirk. All welcome to attend and participate in the planning and organization of this extravaganza.

City announces brush pickup schedule

The City of Dunkirk Public Works Department announces that brush pickup will begin on Monday in District A. District B will be picked up the week of May 12, District C will be picked up the week of May 19 and District D will be picked up the week of May 26.

Brush must be at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on the Monday of the respective collection week but no earlier than the previous Saturday. City crews will collect each area only once. Brush placed at the curb after the crews pass by will not be collected and may be ticketed as a violation of the City Code. Brush should be bundled with string or twine no more than 4 feet long, diameter of no more than 18 inches and shall weigh no more than 65 pounds.

Bundles should be placed between the sidewalk and curb but should not be placed near any posts, trees, water or sewer boxes, etc. which could be damaged during removal operations. Brush placed on City property other than the area fronting the respective residential property will be ticketed.

Please contact the City of Dunkirk Streets Department at 716-366-4411 or Department of Public Works at 716-366-9832 with any questions or concerns

May computer classes planned at library

The Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave., has announced the following computer classes:

May 7 from 11 a.m. to noon, Everything Google; May 8 from 11 a.m. to noon, Android Phone Features; May 20 from 11 a.m. to noon, iPhone Features; May 21 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Ancestry Library Edition; May 22 from 11 a.m. to noon, Basic Computers; May 28 from 4 to 5 p.m. Ancestry Library Edition; May 29 from 11 a.m. to noon, Cleaning Email Inboxes.

Gain valuable tech skills by coming to Tech-Talk Mondays. Call 716-0366-2511 to reserve a seat. Personal devices are needed for some classes. Follow the link on the website to visit the site www.Tech-Talk.com. Easily sign in with Username and Password:dpl.

Dunkirk Heroes Banner Program assistance available with appointment.

Walk-in assistance based on staff availability, familiarity with specific needs.