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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 from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up. The menu is goulash, tossed salad, vegetable, fruit, bread and cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All donations are used to help other organizations in the Gowanda community. Everyone is welcome. The next meal is ...

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Preceptor Beta Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi towel bingo BROCTON — On Sunday, the Preceptor Beta Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is sponsoring its 23rd Annual Towel Bingo at the Brocton American Legion Post 434, Main Street, from 1 to 4 p.m. Doors will open at noon. A variety of colorful bath and beach towels are available for winners of this unique bingo game using Player's Cards instead of regular Bingo Cards. A Chinese Auction and 50-50 drawings will be held during the afternoon and a variety of delicious treats will be served during the intermission. Free punch and ...

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Library plans Unplugged Event CASSADAGA — From 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Seymour Free Library Cassadaga Branch will host an Unplugged Event that encourages patrons to turn in their phones in exchange for a prize and go analog for two hours. During that time the library will provide supplies to make a journal, play games, or encourage participants to bring their own activity to spend some quiet time in the library or cozy up with a book. There will be mimosas, and snacks! We ask that the public RSVP to 716-595-3822 or Info@stocktonlibraries.org by Tuesday. Steel Coffee group to ...

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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.