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Fireworks Planned For Bemus Point On Holiday BEMUS POINT — A fireworks display is planned for Friday in Bemus Point. According to organizers, the show will take place on Friday at 10 p.m. from barges in the Bemus Bay. The display will be visible from the village park, Lakeside Drive, and all around the Village of Bemus Point. This event is organized by the Bemus Point Business Association and made possible entirely through community support. Fredonia planning brush pickup The village of Fredonia will be picking up limbs and yard waste beginning Monday at 7 a.m. Collection ...

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Computer classes set for city library The Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave., has announced computer classes for July, including: Android Phone Features on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Ancestry Library Edition on July 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Cleaning Up Email on July 16 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; iPhone Features on July 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Ancestry Library edition on July 30 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required for all ...

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Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is Italian sausage hoagies, tossed salad, chips, fruit and cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up. Everyone is welcome. The next meal is Aug. 9. Sheridan church plans rummage sale SHERIDAN -- A rummage aale ...

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Ukulele event at Liberty Vineyards SHERIDAN — Fredonia Sip 'n Strum Ukulele at Liberty Vineyard will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the winery on Route 20. Fredonia Ukulele is for players of all experience levels, but begins with “Beginners and Brush Up” so newbies can start to learn. New chords are added every few songs. The goal is to have fun and to make music. Ukuleles are provided or bring your own. Play, sing, or just enjoy listening. Come and go as you please. Museum open Sundays in summer EAST OTTO — The East Otto Historical Museum, housed in the town’s ...

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Science ambassador to speak Monday The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua presents a talk by Science Ambassador JD Stillwater, along with a sandwich and salad dinner at 5 p.m. Monday. It takes place at 222 Temple St. Stillwater moves and inspires thousands of people all over North America and the globe with science-centered messages of awe and deep kinship. He will be speaking at Chautauqua Institution next week, and the congregation is fortunate he agreed to speak in Fredonia while he’s in the area! https://www.jdstillwater.earth/ Stillwater notes that ...

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‘Canyon Chorus’ film to be shown BEMUS POINT – On Saturday, June 28 at 6 p.m., Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will be hosting a screening of the short film “Canyon Chorus,” which was recently featured at the BANFF Center Mountain Film Festival World Tour. A panel discussion on accessibility and inclusion needs and efforts in our local communities will follow. There will also be an evening bonfire. Speakers include Kaycee Colburn, Andrea DiMaio, and Miles Hilton. The events will take place at 4550 Maple Springs-Ellery Road in Bemus Point. For more details and to RSVP, ...