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Auxiliary chooses Girl State candidates CASSADAGA — The Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 held an informal meeting last month with nine members attending. Paula Pattison reported that we held one funeral luncheon for the family of Squadron 1280 member Kurt Scott. She continues to send get well and sympathy cards as needed. Unit 1280 is still taking 2026 dues. Members can send $30 to Unit 1280/228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga, NY 14718 or stop by the post and pay. Under the direction of committee chair Brandi Meacham, the Empire Girl State interviews for applicants were ...

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Legion Post 59 sets Chili Cook-Off American Legion Post 59, located at 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, will hold a Chili Cook-Off on Sunday at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public. There will be trophies, prizes and bragging rights for the following categories: traditional chili and open category — chowder, gumbo, soup or side dish. The cost is $5 for entry, taste/judge. All proceeds benefit the flagpole project. Humane Society plans monthly meeting The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a monthly general membership meeting on Thursday, March.19 at the Lakeshore Humane Society ...

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Steel retirees meet Saturday The Al Tech / Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees will meet on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Central Station Restaurant, Central Avenue in Dunkirk. All retirees are welcome to attend. Upcoming Legion events announced On Sunday, March 15, at 10 a.m., the Chautauqua County Joint Veterans Council Breakfast Meeting will be at American Legion Post 62, Central Avenue, Dunkirk. All American Legion post members and guests are welcome. On Tuesday, March 17, at 6 p.m., there will be an American Legion Post 62 Unit meeting. Members and guests are welcome.

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United Seniors to meet March 9 United Senior Citizens will meet Monday, March 9 for the first meeting of 2026. The lunch will consist of the traditional Irish fare: Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots and rye bread and surprise dessert, coffee, tea and water. At the last meeting of 2025, December birthday gals were acknowledged: Silvana Bajdas, Delores Fairbanks, Carol Hatfield and Val Lis. A moment of silence was shared for friends Sandra Barone (former member), and husband of (current member) Nancy Niebel. Bingo was played after lunch and callers were Lucy Saeli and Rosemary ...

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TEA Party meeting is Tuesday The general meeting of the TEA Party Patriots on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 1309 Norby Road, Jamestown, will cover the issue of affordability, including the proposal by county Democrats called the “Affordability Act of 2026.” Also, the way in which the county’s “second privilege of the floor” is handled will be covered. An update locally on BESS will be given and how you respond when “fascist” is used against you. Bottle and can drive Feb. 28 The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society will hold a can and bottle drive at The Lord’s Vineyard ...

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Family breakfast this Sunday Forest Lodge 166 F&AM will be holding its monthly Sunday Family Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This all-you-can-eat breakfast will consist of eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $13; children, 5-12, $6; youths under 5 are free. This breakfast is open to the public, and everyone is welcome and cordially invited to attend. Anyone with interests in, or has questions about Free Masonry will be given a tour of the building at the asking. ...