Region’s Foliage Is Past Peak

Chautauqua County foliage will be mostly past-peak with 90% color change and very brilliant yellow, red, orange and gold leaves, field reports from volunteer spotters for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program report. Some trees are beginning to shed leaves, and travelers should find peak and just-past-peak conditions along Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie, and throughout the county’s rural countrysides. Foliage is now past-peak in Cattaraugus County, with 100% leaf change with shades of orange and brown, and some interspersed red leaves.

Library To Host Annual Election Day Dinner

KENNEDY — The Kennedy Free Library is hosting its annual Election Day dinner from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the United Methodist Church in Kennedy. The dinner will include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, roll and pie/dessert. The dinners are $15 each. Pre-pay at the library by using check or cash or purchase tickets on the library’s website using the PayPal link. If using a credit card, add $3 per transaction to cover processing fees. Eat in or take out will be available.

Fair Planning Committee To Meet Nov. 4

SINCLAIRVILLE — The planning committee for the 2024 Sinclairville History Fair will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Sinclairville Free Library. Anyone who would like to help plan the fair and volunteer some time making the fair happen is invited to join the group. The 25th annual History Fair being planned for next year is shaping up to be the biggest and best ever.

Pet Pantry Craft Show Slated

DUNKIRK — The Pet Pantry’s Holiday Craft Show will be on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Ag & Expo Building, 1089 Central Ave., in Dunkirk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free. Admission is $1 and is a donation to The Pet Pantry. There will be 50 handmade only crafters. Items include jewelry to crochet and knit, soaps, lotions and candles, ceramics, textiles, candy, baked goods and fudge and holiday decorations. In addition to shopping, door prizes are featured and lunch will be available.

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary To Host Dinner Nov. 12

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 726 will be hosting a dinner on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 4-7 p.m. or until sold out at the ILS Veterans Club, 364 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown. Proceeds will go to support auxiliary programs. In honor of Veterans Day, the dinner is free to any veteran and one guest. The ladies will be serving a choice of two dinners: chicken and biscuits and rigatoni and meat sauce. The meals include a vegetable and dessert, which consists of pumpkin pie or pineapple upside down cake. For non-veterans, the dinner is $12 for adults and $5 for children ages six and under. The dinners may be eaten on-site or take-outs are available. As a bonus, the club will have the bar area open at 3 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.