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Gerry Rodeo history to be discussed SINCLAIRVILLE — The Valley Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Sinclairville Library for the monthly meeting and guest speaker on the history of the Gerry Rodeo. Donna Westerdahl Nichols will speak at the Gerry Rodeo which began in 1945, 80 years ago. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served following the program. City planning Boo Bash Thursday The city of Dunkirk Youth & Recreation Department will be hosting a Halloween Boo Bash on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Stearns Building and Stearns Court for ...

Events planned at area libraries

Here are the weekly events at local libraries for Monday to Nov. 1. Check each library’s website for details Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.; Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy Crafters at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.; Eureka! at Ahira Hall Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, after school; After school - all ages Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday: Baby talk ages 0 to 2 at Sinclairville Library, ...

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day today The City of Dunkirk Police Department and WCA ALSTAR Ambulance, in cooperation with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), are coordinating a North County location for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day today, Oct. 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WCA ALSTAR Services has again graciously provided their North Headquarters for the drive-in drop-off location. ALSTAR North is located behind School # 3 at Rt. 60 and Orchard Street in the City of Dunkirk. Prescriptions can be dropped off without question. For more information ...

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State issues update on foliage Peak foliage will arrive this weekend throughout much of the Greater Niagara and Finger Lakes regions while making its way through the Capital-Saratoga region and into the Hudson Valley, down through Orange County. Downstate, near-peak foliage is expected to appear throughout much of Long Island. This is according to the field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program. Locations with peak foliage will include Schenectady and Cohoes in the Capital-Saratoga region; Auburn, Farmington, ...

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Towel bingo coming to Forestville FORESTVILLE — Forestville Order of the Eastern Star is having towel bingo on Saturday at the Masonic Hall, Main Street. Doors open at noon, games begin at 1 p.m. Refreshments and door prize included in admission fee. Bills Boosters gather Sunday The Southern Bills Booster Club will watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers game on Sunday at the First Ward Falcon Club. Game time is 1 p.m. Polish and Italian sausage will be provided. A dish to pass is optional. Vendor show Saturday in Cassadaga CASSADAGA — The Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary ...

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Halloween at the Mill is Sunday JAMESTOWN —- All are invited to a family friendly "Halloween at the Mill" haunted house event on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. The Busti Mill and the Miller's House will be dressed as haunted houses to tell the stories of the Brothers Grimm tales that involved mills. The non-scary event is a guided tour featuring costumed actors, activities and refreshments. The tours start at 4, 4:30. 5, and 5:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and children 12 and under are $5. Please register by emailing bustihistorica.edu@gmail.com or calling 716-483-3670. The ...