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Fenton Center To Host Open House

An open house in the Fenton History Center’s Research Center, the Hall House, 73 Forest Ave., Jamestown, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Those attending should bring the names and dates of a few family members and volunteers will help those attending begin with research. There is no cost to attend.

Carroll Historic Society To Meet

FREWSBURG — The Carroll Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. A program will be presented by Pat Pihl of “Real Life Legacies,” which she founded in 2014. She will speak of the importance of recording life’s experiences. The community is invited to attend. The society meets at 5 W. Main St., Frewsburg.

Quilters Club

To Meet Monday

ELLINGTON — The Ellington Quilters and Crafters will meet Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ellington Farman Library. All adults are invited to come, work on their project or visit. The group meets the first and third Mondays of each month. There are plenty of electrical outlets in the community room for irons, sewing machines, glue guns or any other item that needs electric. The library is located in the former Lock, Stock, and Barrel on the Town Square in Ellington, 760 Thorton Road. The library is handicapped-accessible.For more information, call the library at 287-2945. Library hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed Friday and Sunday.

Alzheimer’s Group To Meet

FREWSBURG — The Myers Memorial Library, 6 Falconer St., Frewsburg, will host Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20. The educational program sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York covers the basics about the disease and related dementias. The program is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged by calling the Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York chapter office at 800-272-3900.

Harmony Historic Society Convenes

BLOCKVILLE — The Harmony Historical Society is hosting Michelle Henry, Chautauqua County historian, on Tuesday to discuss her discovery of a court case involving sharp-shooter Annie Oakley. Henry, who manages the county archives in Mayville, found the original court documents pertaining to a lawsuit that Oakley initiated against a local newspaper. Oakley came to Chautauqua County and testified in court, spending several days in the area. A pot luck dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the program at 7 p.m. Those attending should bring a dish to pass and table service. All meetings are open to the public.

Randolph Town Board To Meet

RANDOLPH — A special Randolph Town Board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, in the Randolph Area Municipal Building, 72 Main St., Randolph. The public is welcome to attend.

JPS Board To Gather Tuesday

The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the board room, 197 Martin Road, Jamestown. The public is welcome to attend.

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