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Community Notebook August 13, 2026

Veterans 4 Christ meet Saturday BROCTON — This Saturday, Veterans 4 Christ will offer a free brunch to veterans, active-duty military and family. This brunch will begin at 10 a.m. at Tri-Church Parish. Most of the brunch items are homemade. Don't forget the Paula Donuts. There is not a speaker on Saturday so please take the opportunity to reconnect with friends and meet new people. The last Monday of August is Tacos Buffet at Westfield American Legion in Westfield. The hours are 4:30 to 6:30 pm. There is a suggested $4 donation for 3 trips to the buffet. Please stop by! Veterans ...

State leaders highlight region’s farmers’ markets

Local/Region August 13, 2026

Last week, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, Sen. George Borrello, Assemblyman Paul Bologna, and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joined representatives from nonprofit Field & Fork Network at the North Tonawanda City Market to discuss the importance of farmers markets, fresh food, and the ability to stretch SNAP benefits on locally grown produce. The Double Up Food Bucks NY program, administered by Field & Fork Network, receives $2 million annually from the New York State budget in addition to federal grants and is designed to help extend SNAP/EBT benefits by matching, ...

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Annual Jamestown Cruise-In returns Friday

Local/Region August 12, 2026

JAMESTOWN — The streets of downtown Jamestown will once again come alive with the sights and sounds of classic automobiles as the 33rd Annual Jamestown Cruise-In returns on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Hosted by My Chautauqua and Wicked Warren's, the Cruise-In has become one of the region's premier automotive events, attracting hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks and custom vehicles while drawing thousands of spectators from across Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. Admission is free for spectators. In addition to classic vehicles, the event also ...

The Freeze plays Music at the Point

Local/Region August 12, 2026

Today’s live Music at the Point will feature the Freeze from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot. The event is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance. The Freeze is scheduled this week with upcoming performances to include the following dates/bands: ...

Improvements eyed for Falconer’s Millrace Park

Local/Region August 12, 2026

FALCONER – During its monthly August meeting, members of the Chautauqua County Planning Board sat on the grounds in Abe Mattison Millrace Park. That’s because there’s not even a park bench for the public to sit at. In the summertime the county Planning Board will often hold one of its meetings at a county-owned park. Located on Everett Street behind the Fancher Chair Company and surrounded by residential neighborhoods, Millrace Park is well maintained, but under-utilized. In order to access the park, visitors must drive through Fancher Chair’s parking lot on South Work ...