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Book club set for April 29 SINCLAIRVILLE — The Sinclairville Free Library’s virtual book club will begin hosting hybrid meetings with participants invited to the library on Monday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion of “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann. Copies of the title are available at the library. For those unable to attend in person, the link to participate via Zoom is available by sending your request to director@sinclairvillelibrary.org. Church plans Sunday coffee hour SHERIDAN — The Esther Circle group of ...

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Queen City, Gowanda choir to perform Saturday GOWANDA – Queen City will be performing Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 Main St. Joining Queen City will be the Gowanda High School chamber Choir. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at Jesse’s Home and Gifts, McCormack’s Hardware, Brenda at Community Bank, Honks Grape & Grain or online at www.gowandahollywoodtheater.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. Congregation plans Sunday service The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua at 222 Temple ...

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Revitalize Dunkirk planning Saturday cleanup On Saturday, Revitalize Dunkirk, Inc. is facilitating a community trash cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon. The group will meet at the city parking lot at Lakeshore Drive and Washington Avenue for a waiver sign in. After a brief safety talk provided by a Dunkirk Police Officer, volunteers will pick up trash downtown and along the waterfront. Gloves, trash bags and refreshments will be provided. Come on down and help us pick up! Cemetery group meeting on Tuesday The Willowbrook Park Cemetery monthly meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the ...

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McClurg's influence on region explored April 20 The continuing influence James McClurg has on Westfield and the region will be illustrated as part of the Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual meeting on April 20. The meeting, which begins at 10 a.m., and the program, presented by CCHS trustee Michelle Henry, will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. CCHS members will elect new board members during the meeting. Besides describing the lives of McClurg, his siblings, and his children, ...

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Legion Auxiliary hosting joint meeting CASSADAGA — The Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 will be hosting the Chautauqua County Auxiliary joint meeting with the Legionnaires & Sons on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Legion Hall at 228 Maple Ave. The previously listed time was incorrect. Fiber arts meetup forming in Fredonia Beginning today, Jessica Lustig and Barb Albert will hold a bi-weekly fiber arts meetup on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. The group will meet at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua at 222 ...

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Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary to meet CASSADAGA – The Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 will be holding their regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 in the Legion Hall, 228 Maple Avenue. All Unit members are encouraged to attend, new ideas are always welcome! Birders sought for April Bird Count Birders from across Western New York and Ontario are encouraged to join the Buffalo Ornithological Society April Bird Count on Sunday, April 14. Participants can watch feeders for five minutes or spend the day in the field. Every bit helps. Please contact Devin Banning ...