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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 ...

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Fredonia Post 59 Sons of American Legion plans Turkey Bingo Fredonia Post 59 Sons of American Legion, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, will hold its fall annual Turkey Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. It includes 10 fun-filled rounds of bingo for $25. Prizes to win include turkeys, hams, prime rib and wine. There will also be a full dinner raffle, 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Grilled hot dogs and snacks will be provided. The event is open to all members and eligible guests. Financial planning class is Tuesday STOCKTON — A financial planning class will be from noon to 1 p.m. ...

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Leaf collection begins Monday in city City of Dunkirk Department of Public Works announces a sweep of bagged, barreled and loose leaves will start on Monday in District A. Once the first sweep of District A is complete, crews will then move to District B. District C and District D will follow in order at a weather permitting pace. Crews will only be in each District once. When placing leaves at the curb, residents are asked to keep them clear of receivers and utility poles and out of the street. Please do not mix branches with leaves. Please contact the City of Dunkirk Streets ...