WESTFIELD – The Westfield antique scene is entering a new chapter, as Jim and Laurie Wroda, new owners of 58 E. Main St. in downtown Westfield, the former Saraf’s Emporium, have opened a dual purpose antique center. The Westfield Village Antique Center will specialize in antiques including: art, primitives, glassware and china, jewelry and other fine collectibles. The Wroda’s stated “We built this antique center to focus on the customer and to provide not only a great shopping experience, but a place they can find and purchase quality antiques.” The antique center will house more than 70 dealers and also be home to the Chautauqua Lake Auction Center where Jim Wroda will run the New York branch of his auction company, Jim Wroda Auction Services.

The Westfield Barcelona Community Chamber will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for new member, Westfield Village Antiques Center and the new location for Chautauqua Lake Auction Center at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. Doors open at 8 a.m., auction begins at 10 with Early Bird Auction at 9:15 a.m. The auction will feature 50 pieces of Chris Carpenter Cameo Glass, posters, toys, porcelains and more. For more information call 232-4238 or visit www.JimWrodaAuction.com for more details. For a list of hours and event/auction details see Westfield Village Antique Center on Facebook and stop by their physical location in the heart of the Village.