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SOAR meets on Tuesday SOAR chapter 4–1 will meet Tuesday at USW Local 2693 Union Hall on Fourth Street in Dunkirk. The meeting will be at noon with lunch to follow. All SOAR members and retirees are invited to attend for further information call Jim Bickhart at 716-366-1485. Post 62 hosting Black Friday event Post 62 American Legion in Dunkirk is hosting a Black Friday band dinner. The band is Hooman. Mystic Smoke Barbecue will be doing the food. The food will be served from 5-8 p.m. and the band will be performing from 7-10 p.m. The legion’s address is 211 Central Ave. St. ...

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Turkey party set for Friday SINCLAIRVILLE — Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. 1 is announcing their annual Turkey Party to be held at the Fire Hall at 7 p.m. Friday. Participants have a chance to win a turkey, ham, steaks, and a variety of other raffles. Free refreshments are provided by the kitchen. Special thanks to sponsors this year, Rodgers and Sons, Southern Tier Trailer, and Pepsi. Auxiliary meeting tonight The Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Unit 62 Auxiliary monthly meeting will be on at 7 p.m. today at Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Meetings are now held the third Tuesday ...

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Sunday breakfast set for Fredonia Forest Lodge 166 F&AM will be holding its monthly Sunday Family Breakfast this weekend from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the lodge on Route 20. This all-you-can-eat breakfast will consist of eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up $12; children, 5 to 12, $6; and youth under 5 are free. This breakfast is open to the public, and everyone is welcome and cordially invited to attend. Anyone with interests in, or has questions about FreeMasonry will be given a tour ...

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Leaf collection to begin in city The city of Dunkirk Department of Public Works announces that a city sweep of bagged, barreled and loose leaves will start on Monday in District A. Once the first sweep of District A is complete, crews will then move to District B. District C and District D will follow in order at a weather permitting pace. When placing leaves at the curb, residents are asked to keep them clear of receivers and utility poles and out of the street. Please do not mix branches with leaves. City of Dunkirk residents may also drop leaves and brush off at the Public Works ...

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Sons of Legion Bingo is Saturday On Saturday, the Sons of American Legion Post 59 will be hosting its annual Turkey BINGO with a new more traditional style of BINGO to be played at 6 p.m. Members and guests are welcome at Post 59, 156 E. Main St, Fredonia. Club Associates hold meeting The Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates recently held their regular monthly meeting at the World War II Veterans Club, Lake Shore Drive East in Dunkirk. Director Bob Bankoski, welcomed the large crowd to his club rooms. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment ...

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Fredonia Ukulele gathers Saturday Fredonia Ukulele will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia. Please note the time change! Play immediately (all ability levels); no experience necessary. We’re all about making music as a community. The goal is to have fun and to make music. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Play, sing, or just enjoy listening. Come and go as you please. Bills Boosters gather for Colts game The Southern Tier Bills Booster Club will watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Indianapolis Colts game on Sunday at the First ...