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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 ...

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VFW Auxiliary discusses programs SHERIDAN — The VFW Auxiliary Post 6390 met Monday at a member's home for a meeting and then shared a potluck dinner. The members received their new program chairperson's name and contact information. The program committees include Americanism, Community Outreach, Media and Historian, Veterans and Family Services, Hospital, Youth and Legislative. The group discussed sending our monthly reports in for those programs, our monthly donations to charitable organizations, and the ideas for planning a bingo again in the Fall. The auxiliary also was ...

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Superhero story time this weekend CASSADAGA — At 11 a.m. Saturday, the Cassadaga branch of the Mary E. Seymour Memorial Free Library will have a special Superhero Storytime. As a group, participants will come up with a super hero and the youth will have the opportunity to create their own stories using the character. At the end of the exercise, the librarian will help the children share their stories and display copies at the library. This event is part of Summer Reading. For more information, please contact the library at 716-595-3822. Veterans 4 Christ gather in ...