Church planning

rummage sale

Spring has sprung and it’s time for Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s Spring Rummage Sale.

Come find your new treasures during our expanded hours on Friday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to noon.

The sale is located in Garland Hall at the back of the church on 11 Day St. Fredonia.

As always there is a variety of items and the assortment is always different. There will

be clean spring, summer clothes, books, nicknacks, holiday items, kitchen items, linens, decorating items and so much more.

Chicken and biscuit

dinner set for April 13

FORESTVILLE — The Forestville Chapter 247 Order of the Eastern Star will have a chicken and biscuits dinner on Sunday, April 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Forestville Masonic Lodge. Cost is $13

Library plans

Wednesday workshop

BROCTON — Poet and Author, John Brantingham, will be offering a mini workshop at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the Ahira Hall Memorial Library. This workshop is a part of the Library’s Author Chat series and is open to teens and adults. For more information, contact the Ahira Hall Memorial Library at (716) 792-9418 or Director@AhiraHall.org.

Pre-sale only

barbecue set May 20

GOWANDA — The Travel Club of Gowanda High School is facilitating a presale-only chicken barbecue fundraiser on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 3-6 p.m. in the cafeteria at the middle school. This is the same night as the annual budget vote and school board election.

Order in advance online by May 6, and include the name of the student you’re supporting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zCaKgpkVpuFIwMt_teGQZ5fEfBmps4aZaHnzazQchok/edit

Catered by Weidner BBQ, meals cost $15 and include spuds, coleslaw and a roll. Meals are gluten-free without a roll. Eat in the cafeteria or get take-out meals. Payments should be made by May 6, 2025. Checks payable to Gowanda Travel Club.

Questions? Contact Ms. Pickering at 1-716-532-3325, ext. 6004 or Ms. Chiappone at mschiappone@gcslearn.org.

Gowanda seeks

community support

GOWANDA — Are you doing some spring cleaning? If so, Gowanda High School can help!

Community members are invited to donate gently used and cleaned spring and summer clothing to the Thrifty Panther until April 17. Items can be dropped off at Gowanda High School on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Thrifty Panther, a free resource for all students, is also accepting new school supplies, deodorant, chapstick, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.

With any questions, contact Mrs. Draegert at (716) 532-3325, ext. 6014 or e-mail msdraegert@gcslearn.org.

The District is also seeking support for its School Counseling Advisory Council. The group is seeking insight into its program goals, recommendations, and feedback.

Parents/guardians of grade K-12 students and community stakeholders are invited to participate. The council meets two times per year – once in early fall and again in late spring.

If interested in joining, email Ms. Gerardi at msgerardi@gcslearn.org.