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TUESDAY, AUG. 25 NYSOH Marketplace insurance advice Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Health Insurance Navigator Ashley will offer free assistance with questions about health insurance including enrollment help. Call 716 525-0908. Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. St. Joseph’s bingo 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7. Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 cruise night 228 ...

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MONDAY, AUG. 24 Dunkirk students Back to School Bash Point Gratiot Park, 4 to 6 p.m. for Dunkirk City School students and their families only. DJ Giulia Giuffre of Star Sirch will provide children’s entertainment while a bounce house, school supplies, giveaways, food, Wells ice cream and refreshments will be available at no cost. Hosted by the City of Dunkirk, Dunkirk City School District, United Way of Chautauqua County, Wells Enterprises, Refresco Beverages, CHRIC, Dunkirk Fredonia Lions Club and Universal Audiology. Rain date Aug. 25. Chautauqua Chamber Music: American ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on August 18 with 32 members present. Exercise with Peggy had many members working out. Vice President Elaine Wojda then opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. At the meeting the group celebrated member Harry Suski’s 97th birthday. Guests were Harry’s daughters Cindy Anger, Debbie Suski and Julie Harford, who provided the catered luncheon. The meal consisted of meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, and garlic bread with cupcakes for dessert (Harry’s favorite). The “sign ...

Area libraries list coming events

Weekly events at local libraries have been announced. Check each library’s website for details. — Monday: Movie Monday at Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 to 5 p.m. — Tuesday: Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy Crafters at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.; Mahjong Club at Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 1 p.m. — Wednesday: Story Hour ages 2 to ...

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FRIDAY, AUG . 21 Celtic Festival, Gathering of Clans Mayville Lakeside Park, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekend performers include Tuatha Dea, Emerald Isle, Celtic Creek, Step N Time, Water Horse, The Fiddle Session. Gatherings of the clans, pipe bands, Scottish heavy athletes, Celtic, craft vendors, Celtic music, food, beer, wine garden, Scottish, Irish dancers, old-fashioned fiddle sessions, kids’ area w/clan hunt. Purchase discounted tickets online at www.96thhighlanders.com Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Annual Show Club grounds, 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 9 ...

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THURSDAY, AUG. 20 Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039. Lake Erie State Park interpretive programs 5838 Route 5 Brocton, 10 a.m.: phases of the moon; 10:45: celestial wind chimes; 12:30 p.m.: nature in motion.. Meet at recreation hall. Free programs, but park admission fee applies. FeedMore Farm Market Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ...