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Can drive in city Saturday The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society will hold a can drive at the Lake Shore Drive and Pangolin Street entrance of the old St. Hyacinth School. After the merger of Blessed Mary Angela Parish to Holy Trinity Parish takes place in February, the Old St. Hyacinth School will remain open as the Lord's Vineyard Catholic Education Center. The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society will continue its ministry of support for Our Lord's Vineyard out of the school. All funds raised from the can drive will go toward the remodeling of the kitchen in the school to ...

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Church plans indoor, hot dog sale SILVER CREEK — Trinity Lutheran Church, through a generous grant from Thrivent Financial, will be holding its 15th annual indoor yard sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featured are a large selection of Amish novels, games, craft supplies, hundreds of greeting cards and tools from two garage cleanings! Each child receives a free children’s book of their choice and a pencil. On Saturday, Aug. 9, the church will be having a hot dog sale during the Silver Creek Village Wide Sales. A family value meal includes a Sahlen’s hotdog, a bottle of ...

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Back-to-school donation drive underway GOWANDA — The Thrifty Panther, a free resource for students at Gowanda High School, is accepting gently used, freshly cleaned summer & fall clothing for students in need. Also collecting: New school supplies and unopened personal hygiene products (deodorant, etc.) Contributions will help ensure students begin the 2025-2026 academic year with confidence. Items appropriate for high school age students are graciously preferred. Donations can be dropped off at the Counseling Center at GHS on Prospect Street on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...

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Cardinal Mindszenty Class of 1965 plans reunion The Cardinal Mindszenty Class of 1965 is celebrating their 60th reunion on Aug. 15 and 16 at Katerina’s Restaurant. There is still time for classmates to sign up. Call 716 410-0049 for information. Session aims to discuss social skills of youth Join the Parent Network for an engaging and informative session designed to help parents support their young children’s social development. In early childhood, social skills like sharing, taking turns, expressing emotions, and making friends lay the foundation for healthy relationships ...

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Westfield Planning Board meeting Tuesday WESTFIELD – The Village of Westfield Planning Board will have a non-hearing work session meeting on Tuesday, July 22 at 4 p.m. in the North Room of the Eason Hall for discussion. Community Clinics at Centaur Stride continue Tuesday SHERMAN – Centaur Stride’s ongoing Community Clinic series, funded through a generous grant from M&T Bank, continues this month with a special presentation by Rachel Mesmer Ludwig, Project Coordinator for the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Director of the Chautauqua Tapestry System of ...

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Dance party, picnic planned for village youth The Fredonia-Pomfret Recreation Department is hosting a Dance Party at Lambert Avenue Playground on Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for Fredonia-Pomfret youth. Parent and guardian supervision is not needed, but welcome. The playground counselors will be in attendance and there to provide fun! There will be current kid friendly hits to dance to! Snacks will be provided. The Fredonia-Pomfret Recreation Department is hosting a picnic in the park with Nickel City Reptile at Barker Commons Gazebo on Wednesday from 12 to 1 p.m. Come out and ...