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Sonos Quartet plays Dec. 14 in village On Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.,the Sonos Quartet will perform at Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia. The quartet will play works by Bach, Carl Anton Wirth, William Grant Still, and more. The Sonos Quartet is a student saxophone quartet based out of SUNY Fredonia that strives for sonic mastery, and to provide audiences with a unique listening experience. The group is comprised by Ian Leaonard (Soprano Saxophone - Kennesaw, Ga.), Sophia Arcuri (Alto Saxophone - Syracuse), Matthew Lasher (Tenor Saxophone - Smithtown), and Matthew ...

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Valley Historical Society to meet today SINCLAIRVILLE — The Valley Historical Society will meet today at 6 p.m. at the Charlotte Center Church for their monthly meeting. The address is 66942 Charlotte Center Road. This meeting will be the annual Christmas dinner. All those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to share and their own table service. The business meeting will be to discuss future activities and speakers for the next year 2026. Election of officers will take place. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dayton Fire vote is Dec. 9 DAYTON — The annual election ...

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Club Associates hold meeting Last week, the Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates held its monthly meeting at the Fredonia Beaver Club. The meeting was well attended and the group was welcomed by Dave George, president of the club. All officers and all the clubs were present. The Guest Speaker was Chuck Gajewski from Ray Gay sales in Buffalo. Ray Gay sales specializes in fund raising supplies and specialty items for clubs and fraternal organizations. Gajewski talked about the differences in the different games and fundraisers and their potential profit for the club. He also ...

Gerry Rodeo history detailed at presentation

SINCLAIRVILLE — Members and guests of the Valley Historical Society gathered at the Sinclairville Library for the presentation of the history of the Gerry Rodeo by Donna Westerdahl Nichols. Nichols is the daughter of Carl E. Westerdahl, who was a charter member of the Gerry Volunteer ...

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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 ...