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Mall To To Host Red Cross Blood Drives LAKEWOOD - The Chautauqua Mall will host American Red Cross blood drives from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 7. To make an appointment or for more information, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App. visit RedCrossBlood.org. call 1-800-733-2767 or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed 1o ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required ...

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Frewsburg School Board To Hold Special Meeting FREWSBURG - The Frewsburg Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will begin with a public session to review the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES upcoming capital project. Following the public session, there is an anticipated executive session to discuss matters relating to the employment histories of a particular person or persons, as well as matters related to the hiring of a new superintendent of schools. There will be no action taken after the executive ...

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Fenton History Center To Host Lecture Today The Fenton History Center hosts County Historian Norman Carlson on Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m. Carlson will discuss George Washington’s ties to Chautauqua County from his 1753 journey within 15 miles of the area, including Chautauqua Lake in transportation plans, and meeting Cornplanter in an official capacity. Additional facts and stories will be shared. The Fenton History Center lecture series is held on the third Tuesday of the month, April through October. The May lecture, the “50th Anniversary of the King of Sweden’s Visit to ...

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MHA Extends Hours At North County Center DUNKIRK - The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County has extended hours at its North County recovery center. The center is now open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 601 Eagle St., Dunkirk. Grant Manager Michelle Colaiacovo can provide Narcan training for individuals on a walk-in basis every Thursday and can accommodate large groups with notice. The MHA is seeking a part-time bilingual (Spanish and English) peer for the Dunkirk center; visit MHAChautauqua.org/jobs for details. For information ...

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I-86 Bridge To Be Closed Overnight The state Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the bridge carrying Interstate 86 eastbound over Chautauqua Lake, between North Harmony and Ellery, will be closed from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday, April 17, to facilitate an ongoing rehabilitation project. Motorists should follow the posted detour utilizing Route 394 and Route 430. Vegetarian Society To Meet Sunday In Jamestown The April meeting of the Chautauqua Vegetarian Society will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 19, in Jamestown ...

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Gardeners To Host Guest Speaker Wednesday The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners will host another guest speaker feature, Jonathan Townsend of Royal Fern Nursery, via Zoom on Wednesday, April 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. Townsend will present on the importance of native plants, and how to utilize native plants in landscaping. Native plants play an important role in local ecosystems, maintaining the flora of our natural environments while also supporting local pollinators and more. Townsend’s nursery, Royal Fern Nursery, specializes in native perennials, trees, shrubs and seeds, education, and ...