The Brad Anderson Recognition Committee will meet Wednesday, April 18, at 6 p.m., at the Portland Town Hall, 87 W. Main, Brocton. The purpose of the meeting is to develop plans to commemorate the creator of Marmaduke, and former Portland resident, Brad Anderson. For more information call Al at 792-9776.
Valley Historical Society bake sale April 22
The Valley Historical Society will hold a bake sale on Sunday, April 22 at the Sinclairville fire hall beginning at 11 a.m. There will be a variety of baked goods available and all proceeds will benefit this year's Sinclairville History Fair.
Dunkirk Community Education classes
The Dunkirk City School District is now taking registrations for the following Winter/Spring Community Education class:
5 Hour Pre-License Course This is the five-hour driver program course that is needed to get your license. You need to complete this course before you can take your road test. Cost of the class will be $25, cash only. You will need to bring your permit on the day of registration. Classes will be held April 24 and April 25 at Dunkirk High School.
Call 366-9300 Ext. 2068 for registration information. You may also register at the Dunkirk High School in the Main Office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. All participants must be registered and paid for in order to participate in the program. Pre-register only, no walk-ins being accepted on the day of the class.
Learn about our area's grape industry while networking
The next Chautauqua County Chamber Networking Mixer will be held on Thursday, May 17 at 21 Brix Winery in Portland. One of the newest wineries in Chautauqua County, 21 Brix very recently received a Value Added Grant from USDA to help bolster its wine-making and distribution avenues, and to create jobs.
The Mixer is sponsored by Casella Waste Service, Jamestown Jammers, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, the OBSERVER, The Post-Journal, and WDOE/96KIX.
To register, call the Chamber at 366-6200 or 484-1101, or visit our web site at www.cha-utauquachamber.org.


