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Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Nov. 18 with 19 in attendance. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. The members enjoyed pizza, goulash and desserts. The 50/50 winners were Jan Polisoto, Norra Carroll and Al Wilson. Door prizes went to Tony Borrello, Eleanor Lemiszko and Dixie Carlson. Wheel of Fortune lucky winners included: Elaine, Dixie, Sally Conover (twice), Harry Suski and Jan. Elaine Wojda called bingo and the winners were: Harry Suski (3 times), Sally, ...

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American Legion Post 62 Black Friday celebration American Legion Post 62 will hold a Black Friday celebration at Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, on Nov. 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be music and food by Lil Ginger’s Deli. The event is for members and eligible guests. Gowanda class holds reunion COLLINS — Gowanda Central School Class of 1957 held their 68th reunion on Sept. 18 at Goode’s Restaurant in Collins. Nine members and three guests were at the event. Those in attendance included: Joan Armbrust Milligan, Margaret Leuchauer Moritz, Jerry Clark, Diana Ehret ...

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Historical Society Giving Presentation Tonight MAYVILLE – Thursday at 7 p.m. Wendy Lewellen will be giving the Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s November talk. Lewellen is secretary of Chautauqua Rails to Trails and author of Good Soles: Chautauqua Rails to Trails, Namesakes and Trailblazers. Lewellen will touch on the history of trails in the area, and discuss the development of the CR2T system over the past 30 years. Most of the system’s segments are named for individuals. Lewellen will focus on some of their stories as well as recount other stories of the trails. The ...

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Historical Society Giving Presentation Tonight MAYVILLE – Thursday at 7 p.m. Wendy Lewellen will be giving the Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s November talk. Lewellen is secretary of Chautauqua Rails to Trails and author of Good Soles: Chautauqua Rails to Trails, Namesakes and Trailblazers. Lewellen will touch on the history of trails in the area, and discuss the development of the CR2T system over the past 30 years. Most of the system’s segments are named for individuals. Lewellen will focus on some of their stories as well as recount other stories of the trails. The ...

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Library lists holiday closings SINCLAIRVILLE — The Sinclairville library will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 to Saturday, Nov. 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Visit the website at sinclairvillelibrary.org or call 716.962.5885 to register for any events. Zoom boating safety class planned The Boat America Boating Safety Class will be presented via Zoom by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost of the 8-hour class is $35 after participants complete the class and exam. To ...

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VFW hosting Thanksgiving dinner SHERIDAN — The VFW Memorial Post 6390 in Sheridan, NY is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner. If you are alone, have a small gathering or just prefer not to cook, come join us for a homemade Thanksgiving meal. The VFW will be open Thanksgiving day from noon to 4 p.m. serving turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and desserts. Dinner is homemade and a cash bar is also available. All veterans and their spouses eat free. Others are just $15 per person. The VFW is always open to the public and you do not need to ...