Miracle on Main canceled

Due to the forecasted weather, the decision was made by Festivals Fredonia to cancel Miracle on Main this weekend. “We have been looking forward to this event, but everyone’s safety is more important,” the group said. “We will be back next year as long as mother nature cooperates with us. Next up, the Easter festival!”

Library, Historical Society note Saturday events

Darwin R. Barker Library & Museum at Day and Main streets in Fredonia are planning these holiday events for Saturday, Dec. 7. They include: a Holiday Card Making workshop, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Santa visits the Darwin R. Barker Library, from 12:30 to 1 p.m.; Angel Necklace and Tree Decoration workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Christmas Carols on a Victorian Parlor Organ from 3 to 4 p.m.

Church plans Dec. 21 dinner

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Dunkirk, is planning a meatloaf dinner on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Cost is $13 and includes dessert. Eat in or take out available. Please enter the parking lot from Eagle Street. Handicapped parking is available. Tickets may be ordered at the church office, 716-366-0710.

SOAR plans Christmas party

SOAR Chapter 4-1 will have their Christmas Party on Tuesday at the First Ward Falcon Club in Dunkirk. The party will begin at 6 p.m. All SOAR members and retirees are invited to attend for further information call Jim Bickhart at 716-366-1485.

Valley Community Choir sings Sunday

WESTFIELD — The West Portland Baptist Church will host a Christmas Concert by the Valley Community Choir of Cassadaga on Sunday at 5 p.m. The concert is being performed in honor of Sally G. Merwin.

Before her death in 2021, she was employed by the Westfield Academy and Central School System as an elementary school music teacher for many years. In addition, Merwin founded and directed the Westfield Community Chorus for more than 40 years and she was a member of the Chautauqua Institution Choir and Barberettes, a barbershop quartet.

Upon her passing, she left her music library with her daughter, Michelle, hoping that she would be able to pass it on to a music program in her mother’s memory.

Last year Michelle gave the extensive music library to the Valley Community Choir. It is fitting that we will honor Sally Merwin this evening by singing many of the songs from her music library. Following the concert there will be a dinner fellowship in the Church activity Center. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sensory Santa event is Dec. 14

JAMESTOWN — The Fenton History Center is once again holding its Sensory Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. It is a time for families to enjoy a visit with Santa in a low level of noise and light, yet festive, environment. This event is tailored for children and families who may find traditional Santa Claus encounters overwhelming. In addition, Santa is well-versed in working with individuals with disabilities.

Parents or caregivers are required to accompany their child or children, and the event is open to all community members free of charge.

For more information visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or call 716-664-6256.