Meet the Candidates set for June 18

The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County invites the public to meet and question the candidates in the June 25 Primary Election for Fredonia village trustees. The forum will be on Wednesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Fredonia Opera House. Submit questions by emailing meetthecandidates20@gmail.com or calling 716-679-5227. Written questions will also be collected from the audience during the event.

Cardio Drumming set for Thursdays

Cardio Drumming will take place at the Dunkirk Senior Center at 9 a.m. Thursday. Please join us for a fun form of exercise every Thursday morning. If you have an exercise ball and/or drum sticks, please bring them. Those with questions can call 716-467-5306.

Congregation gathers on Sunday

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple St. in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m., both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click on “Worship Service” on the date you are attending and scroll down for the Zoom link. For those attending the in-person service, please follow the driveway and park in the lower lot behind the building. Handicapped parking is found between the two buildings and directly behind the second building.

The theme for June is Freedom. The annual Flower Communion and “The Power of Commitment” with Rev. Ron Skowronski will be this week.

In this time of extreme political and social upheaval, the question that haunts all too many is, “What do I value and to what extent?? Our minister will reflect on this timely subject. Is commitment to “cause” as important as it once was. Does it really make a difference? Is “sacrifice” in the collective vocabulary anymore? All are welcome as we ponder the answers to these questions. During this service we will also recognize several new members with a brief ceremony.

If you attend in person, please bring a flower or a sprig of greenery to share during our traditional Flower Communion ceremony. If you attend on Zoom, please have a flower, bud or plant to share via Zoom.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua strives to be a vibrant, welcoming, multigenerational, diverse community enlivened by the power of radical love. We are a congregation that nurtures acceptance, spirituality, and growth while guided by Unitarian Universalist Principles. For more information about us, visit our website at www.uucnc.org, or call at 716-679-7944.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

GOWANDA — The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance on Saturday, June 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is pulled pork medallions, mashed potatoes, vegetable, applesauce and cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up. Everyone is welcome. The next meal is July 12.

Al/Tech/Dunkirk Speciality Steel Retirees to meet

The Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees will meet Saturday, June 7, at 8:30 a.m. at Demitri’s Restaurant, Lake Shore Dr. W., in Dunkirk. The Group meets the first Saturday of every month and all retirees are invited to attend.

Rabies vaccination set for June 7

The Chautauqua County Health Department is announcing a free rabies vaccination clinic sponsored by the Pet Pantry, Lakeshore Humane Society, and the county Health Department. Animals must be pre-registered to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older.

The clinic will take place Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St. Dunkirk.

Pre-registration is required and should be submitted online by visiting HealthyCHQ.com/Rabies. There are a limited number of spots available, so pet owners should pre-register online as soon as possible. If you register but decide not to attend the event, please cancel your appointment so the spot is available for another pet. You can cancel appointments via the confirmation email you receive when you register.

Pet owners must bring previous rabies vaccination records for each animal receiving a shot to ensure proper and effective vaccination; clinic staff will confirm previous rabies vaccination records. All dogs must be on a leash. All cats and ferrets must be in individual carriers. Animal handlers will transport animals to the veterinarian for vaccination.

Library holding scavenger hunt and pancakes event

CASSADAGA – The Seymour Libraries Cassadaga Branch will host a special scavenger hunt and pancake breakfast event for the public on Saturday, June 9 with start times from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your little ones into the Library to register and get your first clue. You will be led around the area to several local spots. When you have collected all the clues head back to the Library for a prize and stick around for pancakes! You can also play with the lego kits, play computer games, or relax with a book. A fun and free family activity.