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Dunkirk cancels parade The Dunkirk Holiday Parade, which was rescheduled for today, has been canceled due to the snowstorm on Wednesday and Thursday. Westfield Christmas Eve service announced WESTFIELD — A communitywide Noel Candlelight Christmas Eve service will be at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 12 English St., Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 11 p.m. Come welcome in Christmas and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Symbolically beginning in darkness, the candlelight service focuses on the Light of the world coming to save and redeem! All are welcome to come and witness Christmas through ...

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Centaur Stride basket raffle in progress Centaur Stride is doing its Annual Basket Raffle with a drawing set for Saturday, Dec 14 at noon. Tickets are available and can be purchased by contacting Claudia Monroe at 716-269-4386. Pictures of baskets can be found on our Facebook Page: Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding. Sunday Family Breakfast this weekend Forest Lodge 166 F&AM will be holding its monthly Sunday Family Breakfast on Dec. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This all-you-can-eat breakfast will consist of eggs made to order, pancakes or French Toast, sausages, fruit ...

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Boosters gather for Lions contest The Southern Tier Bills Boosters Club will watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions game on Sunday at the First Ward Falcon Club in Dunkirk. Hot dogs will be provided and members may bring a food item to pass but it is not required.Game time is 4:25 p.m. Fredonia Ukulele set for Saturday Fredonia Ukulele will gather Saturday at Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, from 5 to 7 p.m. Play immediately (all ability levels) as no experience is necessary. We're all about making music as a community. The goal is to have fun and to make ...

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Miracle on Main canceled Due to the forecasted weather, the decision was made by Festivals Fredonia to cancel Miracle on Main this weekend. “We have been looking forward to this event, but everyone’s safety is more important,” the group said. “We will be back next year as long as mother nature cooperates with us. Next up, the Easter festival!” Library, Historical Society note Saturday events Darwin R. Barker Library & Museum at Day and Main streets in Fredonia are planning these holiday events for Saturday, Dec. 7. They include: a Holiday Card Making workshop, from 11 a.m. ...

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Post 62 meets Wednesday Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62 monthly meeting will be Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 211 Central Ave. Legion dues for 2025 are now payable at the Post, by mail, or online at my legion.org Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month and both current and new legion members are encouraged to attend. Legion Auxiliary to meet Tuesday CASSADAGA — The Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary will hold its December meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in their back hall. All members are encouraged to attend to help with ideas to further our mission toward helping ...

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Pearl Harbor remembrance planned SUNSET BAY — Residents are invited to join the VFW Post 6472 Silver Creek NY for a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the Americans who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The ceremony will take place at The Sunset Bay State Marina Park at 11 a.m. Saturday. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is held annually on Dec. 7 commemorating the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, by the Japanese navy pushing the United States into World War II. Some 2,403 Americans were killed and 1,178 were injured with the attack sinking four U.S. ...