Street closing set for village

Water Street in Fredonia will be closed Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for paving. Closure runs from Main Street to Norton Place North with work being done by the Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities.

County Legion auxiliary meets

CASSADAGA — The Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday at Cassadaga Memorial Post 1280, located at 228 Maple Ave, with dessert at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting to follow at 7. Fredonia Unit 59 will conduct the raffle, and Nominations for the 2026-27 officers will be held, as well as Elections and Installation to follow. All auxiliary members are encouraged to attend to ensure a quorum is met.

South Dayton plans open house

SOUTH DAYTON — On Sunday, June 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., there will be an open house at the Backstreet Girls’ craft boutique, 122 Oak St.

They feature home made crafts, Artisan breads, jams, honey and maple syrup. Drawings and refreshments available.

Also the South Dayton Volunteer Fire Department’s Tractor Pull starts at noon, Maple Street. Firebells have a refreshment stand. The Farmers’ Market and Depot’s Rail and Movie Museum will be open.

City library sets computer courses

The Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave., has announced computer classes for June, including: Ancestry Library Edition on Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Using Libby for e-Books on the Go on June 17 from 2 to 3 p.m.; Ancestry Library Edition on June 18 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; Using Messenger Apps on June 23 from 1 to 2 p.m.; Accessing Local Summer Activities on June 25 from 1 to 2 p.m.; Social Apps to Use Every Day on June 26 from 1 to 2 p.m.; Questions About Your Cellphone on June 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. Space is limited. Registration is required for all classes.

Classes will not run if there are no participants registered. Call (716) 366-2511 to reserve a seat for any class. Personal Devices are needed for some classes. Individual tutoring sessions are by appointment only. Walk-in assistance is based on staff availability and familiarity with the individual’s need. Gain valuable tech skills by coming to Tech-Talk Mondays. Visit the site www.Tech-Talk.com for individual access to the tech skill database. Easily sign in with Username and Password: dpl

Colonial Dames meet in Buffalo

A grand luncheon was enjoyed at Chefs Restaurant, 291 Seneca St., Buffalo, by the ladies of the Alice Putnam Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Bonnie Larkin made a motion to nominate Brenda Johnson for the honor of Honorary State Regent. Deborah Ayers seconded. The vote was unanimous. The group is proud to have two Honorary State Regents from our Chapter.

Johnson proposed that the group donate $100 to honor departed members to the National Colonial Dames XVII Century House Fund in Washington, D.C. Motion seconded by Elizabeth Mourer and unanimously passed.

Cindi Rymer, daughter of Carol Cornwall, displayed pictures from early 1800s and talked about early members.

Barbara Pietro presented a program on National Donut Day. In World War I the ‘Dough Boys’ started the tradition and now it is carried on, even here as she brought several donuts for us to enjoy. Next meeting is Sept. 1. If you would like to join, please email Barbara Pietro, jbpietro@gmail.com for more information.