Blessing of Grapes set for Tuesday

SILVER CREEK — On Tuesday morning at 8:30, the sixth annual “Blessing of the Grapes” Mass will take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. This is normally the first event of Silver Creek’s Festival of Grapes.

Growers can bring baskets of their grapes, or samples of juices, wine musts or wine, prior to mass, so that they can be blessed by Father Dan Fiebelkorn. He will lead a prayer of gratitude for the harvest and for the safety of the growers and all workers during harvest.

This Mass is in memory of fellow members of our local grape growing community who have passed away in the last year. They include: Josephine Wilkosz, Debra Jackman, Marvin Smith, Lester Wayne Heupel, Virginia Orr, Joseph Guzzetta, Lois Woodward, Charles Park, Wilson Haller, Emmett Devlin, Mary Jordan, August Schult Jr., Lawrence Wood, Richard Saden, Caroline Wood, John Walker II, Robert Yonker, and Robert Winterburger.

Lighthouse is topic for

historical society

BEMUS POINT — The Bemus Point Historical Society will open its 2023-24 speaker series with a special presentation on the Barcelona Lighthouse. Chautauqua County Historical Society President Cristie Herbst and New York State Parks Manager for Chautauqua County, Marla Bingham-Connelly, will present an historical perspective on this local landmark and a synopsis of the current status of the building and future plans for its renovation, maintenance and use. The Bemus Point Historical Society will offer raffles, sales and refreshments and take up a free will offering – all of which will be donated to the operation and preservation of this great treasure. This special presentation will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the St. Mary of Lourdes Church Hall at Main Street and Lincoln across from the Bemus Point School bus garage.

Auxiliary meets Tuesday in Cassadaga

CASSADAGA — The Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 will hold its first meeting of 2023-24 on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall. All unit members are encouraged to attend, to help us further our dedication to help the veterans and community.

Church plans stuffed peppers dinner

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, will hold a stuffed peppers dinner on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The cost is $13 per dinner. Use the Eagle Street entrance. For details, call 716-366-0710.

Retirees luncheon

planned for Tuesday

The Niagara Mohawk/National Grid Retirees luncheon will be held on Tuesday at noon at Shorewood Country Club. Denise Liggamare from the Western Division Credit Union will be guest speaker.

Reservations are required. Call Dorothy Lawrence at 716-672-2682 or Gen Ludemann at 716-785-8924 for reservations.