Dunkirk

Plans Holiday

Parade Tonight

DUNKIRK – The Dunkirk Holiday Parade will be held on Friday at 6:30 p.m. on Central Avenue. The theme this year is “Holiday Movie Magic.” The parade is presented by event sponsor Special Metals Corporation of Dunkirk along with the support from the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Refresco, The Botox Barn & Wellness and North County Landscaping. The grand marshal of the parade will be Dave Rowley who recently retired from WDOE and Kix Country after 31 years of dedicated service. The event will feature “We Are 3” pre-parade entertainment from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The band, under the promotion of Todd Langworthy of Southern Tier Promotions, is a new alternative blues-rock band based out of Buffalo with lead guitarist/saxophonist Augie Bates, drummer Andrew Anable, bassist Wally Galey and lead singer Harper Wells. For more parade information, please visit www.cityofdunkirk.com or contact Ryan Hall at City of Dunkirk at (716) 366-9886 or rhall@cityofdunkirk.com.

JCC Announces Winter Concerts

Two free music events celebrating the winter season are planned for December at SUNY Jamestown Community College. Both events are open to the public.The JCC Rock Ensembles present a high-energy performance at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7 in the Scharmann Theatre on the Jamestown Campus. Directed by Bill Eckstrom, the group will showcase a diverse selection of music in a variety of styles. At 7 p.m. on Dec. 12, the JCC Concert Choir and Concert Band presents a collection of musical selections in the Scharmann Theatre. The Concert Choir is directed by Julie Costantini and the Concert Band by Chris Wakefield. “The winter concerts are a festive celebration of music that we look forward to presenting to the community every year,” said Neil Flory, coordinator of music and associate professor of music at JCC. “We’re sure each concert will be an unforgettable experience that showcases our talented students and their passion for music.”

The Winter Concert Series is sponsored by the Society and Human Expression Career Community, the Faculty Student Association, and the Division of Arts, Humanities, and Health Sciences.

History Fair

Planning Starts Next Week

SINCLAIRVILLE – The planning committee for the 2024 Sinclairville History Fair will meet at the Sinclairville Free Library on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m. Since this is the 25th year for the History Fair much help and planning is needed to make this the biggest and best fair to date. Any local residents that are interested in attending the meeting to give their input and help are welcome to attend.

Business

Accepting Toy Donations

LAKEWOOD – Kathryn Colvin, a local Edward Jones financial adviser, is supporting the U.S. Marine Corp Toys for Tots program by using her office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive. Local residents may help make a difference for children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 305 E. Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, during regular business hours through Dec. 19. Monetary gifts, including gift cards, cannot be accepted. “Serving as a collection point for the Toys for Tots drive is one way we can join with our community and deliver on that purpose,” Colvin said. “And now, in the season of giving, it’s an ideal time to remember others in our community.”