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Library plans reading remembrance SINCLAIRVILLE — The Sinclairville Free Library plans a poetry reading in memory of poet and teacher John Brantingham, who taught and published widely in the world, but locally at Chautauqua and JCC and also gave classes at our library. This will be a time to share our own original poetry and/or readings from Brantingham’s work. Join the library on Monday, July 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. for a time to honor Brantingham and the inspiration that he gave us. The library hopes that it will be a meaningful time spent together in his memory. Please contact the ...

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Area authors to be at Chautauqua Institution CHAUTAUQUA — Calling all bookworms. Don’t miss the Authors Among Us Book Fair on Sunday, July 12 from noon to 2 p.m. on Bestor Plaza at Chautauqua Institution near the Smith Memorial Library. Remember Sundays are free admission days. Just stop by the main gate for a free pass. Eighteen area authors will have books available for sale and signing, including Anne Dimock, Marorie Maddox, Clara Silverstein, Alissa J. Sammarco. Sonya Sutton, Jason Irwin, Richard Sipe, Samuel “Skip” Halpern, Dawn Swanson, Judy Shuler, Martha J. Rogus. ...

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Sons of Revolution meeting Saturday STOCKTON — The Chautauqua County chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will be meeting this Saturday, July 11 at the Stockton Hotel at 12:30 p.m. The meal will be followed by a meeting outlining our plans for the rest of the season. The SAR is a male lineage organization for descendants of the Patriots who fought or otherwise served the United States during the American Revolution. Its purpose is to honor our ancestors and celebrate our glorious heritage as American citizens. South Dayton sets busy weekend SOUTH DAYTON — The ...

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Outreach event set for Saturday in Dunkirk Iglesia Pentecostal Dios Con Nosotros located on 19 Ruggles St., Dunkirk, will be hosting its annual community outreach event at noon Saturday. The group spreads the good news and love of Jesus as the parish provides prayer, hot meals, cold refreshments and haircuts — all free. Local business partners' contributions are appreciated by Iglesia Pentecostal Dios Con Nosotros. Car show planned for July 26 in city The Craig M. Sutton Sr. Memorial Car Show will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26 — rain or shine — at the American Legion ...

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Computer classes set for library The Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave., has announced computer classes for July, including: Digitizing Files and Important Documents on July 16 from 1 to 2 p.m.; Protecting Your Personal Data On-Line on July 21 from 1 to 2 p.m.; Questions About Androids on July 28 from 1 to 2 p.m.; Using Your Apple Devices on July 29 from 1 to 2 p.m.; Ancestry Library Edition on July 30 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Space is limited. Registration is required for all classes. Call (716) 366-2511 to reserve a seat. Personal Devices may be needed for some classes. ...

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Can drive planned July 11 The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society will host a bottle and can drive on Saturday July 11 at the former St Hyacinth School, 296 Lake Shore Drive East starting at 9 a.m. All proceeds will go to support Parish needs. Bills Boosters set annual meeting The Southern Tier Bills Booster Club will hold its annual meeting and election of officers on Tuesday at the First Ward Falcon Club, starting at 7 p.m. Ripley school board meets Wednesday RIPLEY — The reorganizational meeting of the Board of Education of the Ripley Central School District will be on ...