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Silver Creek Kiwanis charity golf tournament June 19

On Friday, June 19, the Silver Creek Kiwanis Club will be holding its 31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament. It will be at Shorewood Country Club. The day includes golf, a tee gift, a continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, a buffet dinner, and prizes. Check-in is from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. Golf begins at 8:45 a.m. The format is a four-person scramble. For the past 89 years, the Kiwanis club has worked hard to support the children in the communities of Silver Creek, Sheridan, Forestville, Irving, and the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Its work is funded solely through fundraisers ...

State adds limits to ammunition

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED DUE TO A VAGUE SENTENCE IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH In a largely party line vote, the state Assembly has passed legislation that would ban the sale of firearm ammunition if a person is legally unable to purchase a gun. The 89-45 vote on Thursday included many Republicans voting against the legislation, including Assemblymen Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo. The legislation (A.7983) is sponsored by Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz, D-Bronx. A version of similar legislation (S.9750) passed the state Senate in 2024. The current version ...

Hideaway Bay Art Fest eyed for September

SILVER CREEK — Hideaway Bay Resort is pleased to announce the inaugural Hideaway Bay Art Festival, a lakeside celebration of art, community, and regional culture taking place on Saturday, Sept. 12 along the shores of Lake Erie in Silver Creek. The one-day juried festival will bring together artists, makers, musicians, and food experiences in a curated waterfront setting designed to highlight the creative energy of the Great Lakes region. Guests will be invited to explore a Beachfront Artist Village and an Indoor Artist Showcase hosted inside Drift restaurant at Hideaway Bay ...

June events announced for Anderson-Lee Library

SILVER CREEK — Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main St. has announced programming for the month of June. Programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required unless stated otherwise, to ensure enough seating and materials for all patrons attending the program. To register for programs, call the library at 716-934-3468, stop by or visit www.andersonleelibrary.org and click on our events tab for easy online registration. You can also sign up for email/text reminders when you register online! The library will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth. — ...

Rotary cleans beaches

Members of the Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club recently gathered at the two Barcelona beaches near Westfield for its part in cleaning up the debris along Lake Erie. For a number of years, the club has done this as part of Earth Day/Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup. Pictured are Rotarians Beth ...

Department of Mental Hygiene Partners With Chautauqua Institution

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene (CCDMH) has announced a new partnership with Chautauqua Institution to strengthen mental health awareness and support across the Institution’s campus. This collaborative initiative will equip staff across all departments with the knowledge and confidence to recognize and respond to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Through Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), employees will learn practical strategies to support individuals in crisis as well as those showing ...