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Outdoor Club To Ski On Sunday
On Sunday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will ski or hike the Morrison Hiking Trail on the Allegheny National Forest. Participants will meet at Howe’s True Value on Route 6 at 1:30 p.m. or at the trailhead on Route 59 at 2 p.m. For more information, call Earl Ross at 814-726-3920.
Church To Host Dinner Saturday
MAYVILLE – Mayville First Baptist Church, 59 S. Erie St., Mayville, is having a spaghetti dinner Saturday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Donations given will benefit the FBC Youth Group. For more information contact Sonja Johnson at 969-6671. Takeout will also be available.
Parks Commission To Meet Thursday
The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. The public is invited to attend.
Lenten Midweek Services Continue
First Presbyterian Church will present the second in a series of Lenten midweek services at noon Wednesday. Member Karen Ray will preach on the theme of “Past, Present, Onward!” Lunch is served after worship in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at 509 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown.
Soup Supper
Set For Sunday
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Memorial Hospital Regional Auxiliary will host its inaugural soup supper from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield. Fifteen homemade soups will be on the menu, made by the members of the Westfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary board. Rounding out the menu will be bread, beverages and homemade desserts. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. There is a flat $20 fee for families of four or more. All proceeds will be used for auxiliary projects at Westfield Memorial Hospital.
Blood Analysis Day Is Saturday
WESTFIELD – An AMBA Community Wellness Blood Analysis day will be held from 6-10 a.m. on Saturday at the Westfield Moose Club, 19 Clinton St., Westfield. For appointments, call 800-234-8888. The cost is $38 payable as cash only to AMBA with a $5 handling/service charge payable by cash or check to Westfield Area Community Service Organization. The test will include coronary disease, diabetes, anemia, kidney disease, liver disease, 38 various tests. PSA tests, thyroxine colon rectal and Cardio CRP are separate with a doctor’s order required, all for an additional cost. For more information, email ARessler@broc.wnyric.org or call 753-6934.
Landowner
Meeting Set
YORKSHIRE – Cornell University Cooperative Extension will sponsor the 21st annual Rural Landowner Workshop on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pioneer Central School. The workshop is a regional program involving several agencies that provide educational information and outreach to landowners. There is a cost for the program and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 585-268-7644, ext. 10.
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Work Session To Be Held Tuesday
The Southwestern Central School Board of Education will hold a work session meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Education room. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct school business.
Kindergarten Roundup Set
All parents of children in the Southwestern Central School District who will be 5-years-old on or before Dec. 1, 2013, are urged to call Southwestern Elementary School as soon as possible at 664-1881 to register for Kindergarten Roundup, which is being held May 2-10. Also, Southwestern Central School District is now accepting applications for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. Admission is by lottery drawing, and the program is contingent upon New York state funding. Applications may be obtained by calling the elementary school at 664-1881.
Slush Rush Is Sunday
FREDONIA – The fourth “Slush Rush” 5K race/walk to benefit the Xylia Peterson Memorial Scholarship Fund will be held on Sunday at 9 a.m. at SUNY Fredonia. The event is open to students, faculty and staff, and community members. Pre-registration is available online by visiting fredonia.edu/internationaleducation where there is a link to the “Slush Rush.” SUNY Fredonia students may use their FredCards to register up until Friday, but must come to the International Education Office in LoGrasso Hall to do so. Race Day registration is from 7:30-8:45 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Williams Center. The race begins behind Steele Hall at 9 a.m. Registration is $20 and includes a T-shirt, refreshments and raffle tickets. For information on the event, contact the public relations intern for the Department of International Education, Ashley Enekes, at enek8005@fredonia.edu.
Club To Host Spaghetti Dinner
A spaghetti dinner will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Marco Polo Club, 1027 E. Second St., Jamestown. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
Can Drive To Be Held Saturday
FREWSBURG – The Relief Zone, 5 Frew Run Road, Frewsburg, is planning a can drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Board members, employees, volunteers and youth will be going door to door asking for can donations while the group will also be accepting donations at TRZ, C&R Construction and at the Southside Redemption Center. TRZ is also in need of drivers with trucks and vans to collect door to door. For more information, contact Lisa Lyon at 569-2614 or trz@windstream.net.
Farmland Board To Meet March 4
MAYVILLE – The next meeting of the Chautauqua County Farmland Protection Board has been scheduled for Monday, March 4, at 4 p.m. at the Gerace Office Building, Room 331 in Mayville. If you should have questions regarding this meeting,contact the Chautauqua County Planning & Economic Development Department at 661-8900.
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Planning Board To Meet Thursday
LITTLE VALLEY – The Cattaraugus County Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the large committee room on the third floor of the Cattaraugus County Building, 303 Court St., Little Valley. Agenda items include a site plan review for the Bonaventure Square development in Allegany. The public is welcome to attend.
Equine Committee To Meet Tuesday
LITTLE VALLEY – The Cattaraugus County Equine Advisory Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the large committee room on the third floor of the Cattaraugus County Building, 303 Court St., Little Valley. The public is welcome to attend.
Singles Group To Meet March 16
The Christ First United Methodist Church Singles Group is currently accepting reservations for the presentation of the drama ”The Desperate Group” on Saturday, March 16, in the Lucille Ball Little Theater. Group rate tickets are available if attending with the singles group. For more information or reservations, call 483-5691. The Singles recently met for a Valentine’s eve dinner and dessert in Alfie’s restaurant, hosted by Jody Terhune. Membership in the group is open to any single person between 18 and 99.
Library Board To Meet Monday
ELLINGTON – The trustees board of the Farman Free Library, 760 Thornton Road, Ellington, in the former Lock Stock and Barrel building, will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday. Board meetings are open to the public. For more information call the library at 287-2945.
Lakewood Legion To Host Dinner
LAKEWOOD – Lakewood American Legion Post 1286 will host “The Untouchables” from 7-11 p.m. Friday. Dinners will be served from 5-9 p.m. All members and guests are welcome.
Coupon Seminar Set Is Wednesday
Edgewood Communities on the Lutheran Campus is hosting a free seminar for all ages on ways to save money with coupons. Amie Libby, M.S., service coordinator for Lutheran Senior Housing will present “Easy Couponing. Shop Smart. Save Money” on Wednesday in the Lutheran Chapel at 715 Falconer St. at 6:30 p.m. In case of a cancellation due to a snow storm, the event will be rescheduled for the following Wednesday, March 6 at the same time and location. Ms. Libby will also share tips on accessing helpful websites and blogs. Participants do not have to be computer savvy to enjoy the seminar. For more information or to register call Patty Eckwahl at 720-9122.
Reunion Group To Meet Thursday
The Dunkirk High School/Cardinal Mindszenty High School class of 1968 reunion committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the home of Lenore Fiebelkorn, 21 Finch St., Dunkirk. Discussion will be on finalizing the menu, price and the invitation. Any interested former classmates are welcome to attend this meeting.
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Saturday Dinner To Benefit AAUW
Emmanuel Temple Princess Club members will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday in the church, 53 W. 23 St., Jamestown. The cost is $5 per dinner. Proceeds will benefit the attendance at the American Association of University Women, Buffalo Chapter Tech Savvy 8 Workshops for girls which will be held in Mary on the University at Buffalo North Campus. For more information, contact Brenda Stewart at 720-4405.
Lisa Goodell To Appear On Show
MAYVILLE – Senior Report with Reed Powers will have Lisa Goodell as the guest on the Saturday television program. Goodell is the executive director for the Chautauqua Blind Association. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday morning. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions or comments. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities. Reed Powers, host of Senior Report, has been producing the television program since 1995. The series highlights senior citizen club news for 15 minutes with the remainder of the hour-long program devoted to the featured guest. The guest is subject to change. Senior Report is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville.
TEA Party Group To Meet Tuesday
LAKEWOOD – Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots will hold its monthly general meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lakewood American Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood. Topics to be discussed will be: the broken promise of no tax increase for the middle class in the fiscal cliff deal; the national and statewide assault on the second amendment; Rand Paul’s Tea Party response to the State of the Union address; and the ominous job-killing regulatory cliff. Additionally, Dr. Ben Carson’s recent remarks on U.S. health care, and a first-hand report on the Second Amendment rally in Albany will be covered. The public is invited to attend.
Bemus Point Board To Meet
The Bemus Point Central School Board of Education will hold a special board meeting Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the board room at Maple Grove High School.
Soup Suppers Begin Wednesday
RANDOLPH – Randolph United Presbyterian Church is hosting a series of soup suppers each Wednesday during the Lenten season in the fellowship hall. A selection of soups and breads, all made by church members will be available at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Lenten Study lead by Pastor Leslie Latham. The public is welcome to attend. Following the Lenten Study, the choir will hold its weekly rehearsal at 7 p.m.
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Church To Host Lenten Service
The First Presbyterian Church, 509 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown, continues its tradition of a midweek service at noon each Wednesday during Lent. Peggy Ambrose will preach at the service today. Lunch will follow in the church’s fellowship hall. “Past, Present, Onward!” is the title of the series of sermons this year. All are welcome to attend the service in the Bellinger Chapel.
Church To Host Mid-Winter Picnic
The Christ First United Methodist Church all-church mid-winter picnic, hosted by Mel Feather, will be held on Sunday in the Frewsburg High School. Featured will be basketball, volleyball and swimming. A tureen picnic supper follows. Persons attending should take their table service, sporting equipment and gym/swim clothes. Beverages and dessert will be provided. A freewill offering will be taken to support the lifeguard and facility expenses. For reservations or more information, call 483-5691.
Church Plans Entertaining Night
CASSADAGA – The Cassadaga Community Baptist Church, 25 Maple Ave., will hold a dinner and movie night Friday in the church fellowship hall. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the movie will follow. This month’s movie is “Though None Go With Me,” with Cheryl Ladd. The dinner and movie are free and open to the public.
Council To Host Budget Briefing
The Business Council of New York State will host a regional budget briefing from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday at Roberto’s, 2 E. Second St., Jamestown. Business Council officials will discuss the proposed New York state budget and its affect on businesses.
Cookie Contest Set For Tuesday
LAKEWOOD – A seniors cookie contest will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Emeritus at Lakewood, 220 Southwestern Drive, Lakewood. Seniors age 60 and over are invited to bring a dozen of their favorite and best cookie they make to be judged. The best cookie maker will receive a $100 gift card to Wal-Mart. To register, call Theresa Perrin, Emeritus life enrichment director, at 665-2414. Pre-registration is required by Monday.
‘Spaghetti Idol’ Set For Sunday
The Bemus Point Study Group members will host their annual “Spaghetti Idol” from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday in the See-Zurh House, Shaggy’s. Sauces will be prepared by eight local men competing for Sauce King of the Year. Two different pastas along with fresh bread will be served. The cost is a donation of $5 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Bemus Point Library. Voting will be held for the best sauce in town.
Falconer Seniors To Meet Monday
Falconer Senior Citizens will meet on Monday. Twenty-seven members met recently for a chili lunch, which opened with a flag salute and prayer. Get-well cards were sent to ill members. Discussion was on a pizza lunch on the Summer Wind during the summer. Entertainment was provided by Mary and Gordon Carlberg. For more information on membership, contact Ann Moren at 484-0516. Members do not need to be residents of Falconer.
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Gun Rally Set For Saturday
A gun appreciation rally will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Frewsburg Blue Building, Station 2, Hazzard Street, Frewsburg. Guest speakers will include Andrew Goodell, New York state assemblyman; Jacqueline Chiarot, for U.S. Congressman Tom Reed; New York state Sen. Cathy Young’s representative; and Stephen Aldstadt of S.C.O.P.E. Inc. Tables will feature rod and gun clubs, shooting groups, veterans groups, trapping organizations and political action groups. Those attending are also asked to contribute a $1 donation for the Tompkins family whose home recently burned. The event is sponsored by Tami Downey, David Clement, Cheryl and Carl Fiedler, and Jim Allison.
Outdoor Club To Ski/Hike Friday
On Friday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club (AOC) will cross-country ski or hike on the West Overland Trail in Chautauqua County. Participants will meet at the trailhead, on Route 474 just west of Panama, with their lunch at 10 a.m. For more information call Pat Spicer at 814-757-8331 from 9-11 p.m. On Sunday, the AOC will hike or ski and hold its annual winter picnic at Chapman State Park. Participants will bring a dish to pass and meet at Pavilion No. 2 at 1 p.m. Dennis Anderson will host the event and prepare his popular “Garbage-Can Turkey.” For those who don’t want to ski or hike, dinner will be held at 4:30 p.m. For more information call Anderson at 969-9772.
Class Of 2014 To Hold Fundraiser
The Jamestown High School class of 2014 will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church, 509 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown. All proceeds benefit the Child Advocacy Program, which supports victimized children in abusive situations. Tickets will be sold at the door. The cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. Take-out will be available. A bake sale will also be featured.
Sinclairville Board To Meet
The Sinclairville Village Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Village Office, 8 Lester St., Sinclairville. All those interested are invited to attend.
Promise Project To Visit Families
The Honduras Promise Children Project is sending a mission team to visit its 38 children and their families May 25 through June 2. Anyone interested in information should call Sarah Goebel at 450-2986 or email goebel.sarah3@gmail.com.
Boy Scouts
To Hold Dinner
Boy Scout Troop 169 will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Fluvanna Fire Hall, Fluvanna-Townline Road. The cost is $7 for adults; $4 for children. Takeouts will be available.
Marco Polo Club To Host Dinner
The Marco Polo Club will host a tripe dinner Saturday, beginning at noon.
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Seniors To Have Lunch Wednesday
Madelyn Olson, Pat Greathouse and Sue Schrecengost will host the Celoron-West Ellicott Seniors lunch at noon Wednesday in the Herman Kent Post American Legion. Seniors attending should take a tureen to share and their table service. Nominating committee members Jeanne Sampson, Barb Olander and Nola Riley will present their report. Arlene Christopherson, president, thanked Dorothy Lindstrom, Nancy Wymer and Peg Kerr for hosting a recent meeting. New members Carm Bellitto and Sally Swartz were welcomed, and 40 members celebrated their birthdays. Entertainment was provided by the Southwestern Middle School fifth-grade choir. Donations were made to the legion post. Don and Arlene Christopherson closed the meeting with song.
Author To Discuss Book Thursday
SINCLAIRVILLE – Yvonne Park, local author, will be in the Sinclairville Free Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday to discuss her book, “Murder for Hire: My Brother’s Story.” This is the story of the murder of her brother, Ron Fisher, on June 27, 1980, the investigation and the trials of those responsible. For more information, visit www.cclslib.org/sinclairville.
Fire Safety Night Is Thursday
BEMUS POINT – Family Fire Safety Night, co-sponsored with the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department, will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the Bemus Point Library, 13 Main St., Bemus Point. The event for all ages will help families learn about safety plans, detectors and fireplace/heater safety. Pizza will be served. The event is free and open to the public. To register, call 386-2274.
County American Legion To Meet
BROCTON – The February meeting of the Chautauqua County American Legion will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, at John W. Dill Post 434, Brocton. All legion members are welcome to attend.
Humane Society To Host Event
The Chautauqua County Humane Society will serve as a host site for the Big Read event at the Strunk Road Adoption Center from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday. Community members are invited to attend at no charge to participate in a book discussion about author Jack London’s, “Call of the Wild.” Four seniors from the State University at Fredonia’s English program will facilitate, and the Humane Society will have staff and a canine participant on hand to add to the atmosphere. For more information, call 665-2209, ext. 213, visit by the Strunk Road Adoption Center or visit www.spcapets.com.
Five-Hour Course To Be Held
FREWSBURG – A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School on Feb. 25-26, from 6-8:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling the guidance office at 569-7026 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Boards To Meet Tuesday
LITTLE VALLEY – The Cattaraugus County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the large committee room on the third floor of the Cattaraugus County Center Little Valley. The public is welcome to attend.
Scoop Dinner Set For Saturday
CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church on Main Street in Cherry Creek will have a scoop dinner and wrapped gift auction on Saturday. The dinner will start at 4:30 p.m. and the auction will begin at 6 p.m.
Ice Pick Contest Raises $9K
BEMUS POINT – The Chautauqua Lake Ice Pick contest has already raised more money than during its inaugural year. Peter Sullivan, event organizer, said $9,000 has already been raised for the contest. For information on the contest or to place a bet, visit www.clakeicepick.com. The first contest was in 2011, when $8,000 was raised for the Chautauqua Lake Association. In 2012, because of unseasonably warmer temperatures, the contest was not held. For this year’s contest, 50 percent of the money raised will be given to the Chautauqua Lake Association. The other 50 percent will be given to those who most accurately predict when the ice breaks, which will cause the pick to fall into the lake. The winner of the contest will receive 25 percent of the money raised. The next five closest guesses will split the remaining 25 percent.
All-You-Can-Eat Fundraiser Set
The Jamestown Free Methodist Church, 515 E. Seventh St., Jamestown, will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8-10 a.m. Saturday. The cost is a donation. Proceeds will benefit the youth group.
Gerry Seeks GOP Candidates
GERRY – The Gerry Republican Committee is seeking candidates interested in running for Gerry town positions in November. Any Republican interested in a town office can call Cherin Mehs, town Republican Party chairperson, at 985-4257. There is an opening for a Town Board position due to a retirement.
JPS Board To Meet Tuesday
The Jamestown Board of Education will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the board room at 197 Martin Road.
Legion To Host Monthly Breakfast
CELORON – The breakfast committee from the Herman Kent American Legion Post 777 in Celoron, is holding the monthly breakfast at the post Sunday. The menu will include a full buffet with eggs, home fries, sausage, ham, French toast, sausage gravy and Danish or the 777 three-egg omelet for only $6/adult, $3/kids 10 and under. Hours are 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Salamanca Lab Open Feb. 19-22
SALAMANCA – The Salamanca City Central School District’s junior-senior high computer lab and library will be open and supervised for all school-age students from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 19-22.
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Ice Medallion Hunt Clue 6
The following clue is for the Presidents Day Weekend Winter Festival Medallion Treasure Hunt:
A lovely place with some streets made of brick
And museums and galleries – just take your pick
Live theater shows and music galore
Could anyone ask for anything more?
Marvin House Lunch Is Feb. 21
The Marvin Community House monthly membership lunch will be at noon on Thursday, Feb. 21. Greeters will be Helen Patti and Sue Shifano, and Sonya Burkett and Janet Gibson will be cashiers. Gibson will also give the invocation. The program will be a presentation on ”Jamestown’s Connection to the Underground Railroad,” and a panel discussion by Paul Leone, B. Delores Thompson and David Shepherd. Reservations are required and must be made by Monday, Feb. 18; call 488-6206. Guests are welcome to attend.
Carroll Seniors To Meet Feb. 18
FREWSBURG – The Carroll Senior Citizens of Frewsburg will meet on Monday, Feb. 18, at noon for a tureen luncheon. Attendees are invited to bring a dish to pass and their own table service.
Library To
Continue Series
Prendergast Library will offer the third program in its Critical Discussion Series on the topic of the Health Exchange from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Fireplace Room at the library. Chaired by Ann Abdella, executive director of the Chautauqua County Health Network, the panel will consist of Todd Tranum, president & CEO at Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce & Manufacturers Association; Roberta Keller, executive director at Chautauqua Opportunities Inc; Art Wingerter, president of Univera Healthcare; and Dr. Rudy Mueller. The library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For information, call 484-7135, ext. 225.
Story Time To Be Held In Busti
BUSTI – The Hazeltine Public Library will hold children’s story time from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 21. There will be stories and a craft time relating to the theme of “art.” To register, call the library at 487-1281.
Local Group To Lead Discussion
The PANY Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management will host a discussion on becoming a better leader for yourself, your company and your employees Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Jamestown. Call 484-0590 for more information.
JHS Class Of 1978 To Reunite
The Jamestown High School Class of 1978 35th class reunion will be held on July 6, 2013, at the newly renovated Jamestown Train Station. Events will include an “ice breaker” on July 5, a tour of JHS, and the establishment of a memorial scholarship fund in honor of classmates that have died. It is the goal of the committee to use and highlight Jamestown businesses and reach out to every class member. Interested parties can send their name, address and email address to jhsclassof1978@gmail.com and “like'” the JHS Class of 1978 page on Facebook for more information.
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Ice Medallion Hunt Clue 5
The following clue is for the Presidents Day Weekend Winter Festival Medallion Treasure Hunt: You are on your way to a gem of a city; If you don’t know your pearls, oh, what a pity; Lots of famous people have called this place home; This may be where you really should roam.
Pancake Supper Set For Tuesday
RANDOLPH – Grace Episcopal Church, Center and Washington streets, Randolph, will host a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. to raise money for local charities. There is no cost, but an offering will be accepted. The meal includes pancakes, local maple syrup, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee.
Zoning Board To Meet Tuesday
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in the Randolph municipal building at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 7 p.m. to hear a request from Jack and Beth Fuller to operate a bakery in the commercial zone. A joint Zoning Board and Planning Board meeting will be held following the public hearing.
Outdoor Club To Ski Sunday
On Sunday the Allegheny Outdoor Club will ski the trail at Toms Run at Hearts Content. Participants will meet at Musante Street in Warren at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call John Young at 814-730-2915.
Carnavale Dance Is Saturday
The Carnavale Dance, hosted by St. James Italian Heritage Dance Club, will be held from 7-11 p.m., Saturday at St. James Church Hall on 27 Allen St. in Jamestown. Live music will be performed by Joe Iuculano and Phil Favata. The admission is $12 per person. This event will include an Italian supper, door prizes, music and dancing. For tickets call 640-0046. Ticket sales are limited to the first 200 guests. Attendees should bring their own beverages.
Driving Course Begins Feb. 16
The five-hour pre-licensing and defensive driving seminar, presented by the Advance Driver Training staff, will be at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 35 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood. Seating is limited, as per Department of Motor Vehicles guidelines, and availability is first come, first served. The cost of the seminar is $25 if pre-registering online at DriverTrainingLLC.com or by calling 777-3232. Senior citizens and AARP members receive an additional discount for the defensive driving class.
Cancer Support Group To Meet
The Breast Cancer Support Group will meet Wednesday at Friendly’s restaurant. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to New patients are welcome to attend.
Route 219 Group To Meet
The Cattaraugus County Route 219 Corridor Development Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the legislative chambers on the third floor of the Cattaraugus County Center, 303 Court St., Little Valley. The public is welcome to attend.
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Ice Medallion Hunt Clue 4
If you are holding a map and it is pointing northward, turn it around then you can move forward. Heading toward the bottom of the lake will be nice. But don’t worry, you won’t be out on the ice.
Croscut To Be On Senior Report
“Senior Report with Reed Powers” will have Fred Croscut as the guest on Saturday. Croscut is a legislator for Chautauqua County. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities. Powers has been producing the television program since 1995. The series highlights senior citizen club news for 15 minutes with the remainder of the hour-long program devoted to the featured guest. The guest is subject to change. “Senior Report” is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner Cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville.
Legion To Host Music Group
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood American Legion will host ‘Derek Davis and the Tasty Groove’ from 7-11 p.m. Friday. Dinner will be served from 5-9 p.m. All members and guests are welcome.
Book Sale Begins Feb. 15
MAYVILLE – The Mayville Library, 92 S. Erie St., Mayville, will hold its annual cabin fever book sale during Presidents Day weekend, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. Donations for the sale are currently being accepted. For more information, call the library at 753-7363.
Quartet Taking Valentine Orders
The Jamestown Harmony Express quartet is taking orders to sing love songs and present a red rose with a box of chocolates to significant others on Valentine’s Day. For more information, or to order a Valentine’s greeting, call the Barbershop hotline at 789-5248.
Committee To Elect Officers
PORTLAND – The Brocton/Portland Democratic Committee will meet and elect new officers at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday for 2013 in the Portland Town Hall. New members are welcome to attend. For more information, call Don Schrantz at 792-4551.
Driving Course Begins Monday
SALAMANCA – AARP will host a six-hour driver safety class at the Salamanca Senior Center on Monday and Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. each night. The cost for the course is $17 for AARP members and $19 for nonmembers. Drivers of all ages are encouraged to attend. For further information or to register for a class call 945-3138.
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Ice Medallion Hunt Clue 3
The prizes this year will make it all worthwhile
The Maple Inn is the sponsor so get ready to smile
A weekend stay on Chautauqua Institute grounds
At the Maple Inn! Now your joy knows no bounds.
Hold on to your hat there is still more to tell
One hundred dollars in cash go to the winner as well.
JHS Showcase Set For Thursday
Jamestown High School will hold its annual curriculum showcase on Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. for incoming eighth-grade students and their parents. Mike McElrath, Jamestown High School principal, will present information on graduation requirements and scheduling in the auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by a mini tour of the school’s art, business and technology rooms. For parents of current JHS students, the old gymnasium will be open from 6:30-8 p.m. and will feature information from all subject areas and many clubs.
Library To Create Valentines
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Sinclairville Free Library invites children, young and old, community, youth and church groups to come to the library to make valentines for distribution to veterans from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday. There is no charge to participate, and all materials will be provided. Participants are also welcome to make Valentines to take home for friends and loved ones.
Thrift Shop Open This Week
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop 409 Pine St., Jamestown, is offering all ladies winter blazers, dresses and skirts at half price. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Off-street parking is available in the church lot located off East Fifth Street. Proceeds from the shop, which is run by volunteers from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church as well as RSVP and the community, are donated to local outreach programs.
JURA To Meet Thursday
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency is scheduled to meet Thursday at 4 p.m. in the mayor’s conference room on the fourth floor of the municipal building.
Beekeepers To Meet Thursday
The Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown. Topics will include early spring management, dues, an online overview and demonstration of websites and when to order bees. The public is welcome to attend. Next month’s meeting will be held March 7.
Holiday Deadline Approaches
YWCA Jamestown’s “Valentine’s Day: They Stay, You Play” Friday RSVP deadline is fast approaching. Parents can enjoy a night out while their kids enjoy a fun night in that includes a pizza party, movies, contests and more. The fundraising event will be held Thursday, Feb. 14, from 6-9 p.m. for children ages 5-12 at YWCA Jamestown Main building, located at the corner of Fourth and Main streets in downtown Jamestown. Cost is $20 per child. The cost for each additional sibling is $10. To RSVP, call YWCA at 488-2237. All proceeds benefit YWCA programs. Prepayment is required.
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Ice Medallion Clue 2
The medallion is what this hunt is about
But you must register or else you will pout
For only two dollars you can join in the fun
Think how happy you’ll be to shout “I’ve won!”
Express Truck To Bring Food
The Western New York Food Express Truck will be at the Ashville United Methodist Church from noon until 1:30 and 3:30-5 p.m. today. The truck brings mostly fresh produce. To receive the free food, a proof of address showing your residence at one of the following zip codes is needed: Ashville 14710, Bemus Point 14712, Celoron 14720, Lakewood 14750, Niobe 14758, Panama 14767 and during winter months, Clymer 14724 and Sherman 14781.
WAHS Class Of 1966 To Meet
The Warren Area High School class of 1966 will hold a breakfast get-together at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday in Perkins restaurant, Warren. All classmates, spouses and friends of the class are invited to attend. Reservations are requested. Alumni and friends attending should email reunionofclassof66@gmail.com, call 814-706-8958 or 814-706-8961 by Friday.
Foster Parent Meeting Is Today
The Chautauqua County Department of Social Services will host an informational meeting today at 6 p.m. in the Social Services office located at 110 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, on the second floor, for those interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent. Foster parents are needed for children of all ages and those willing to accept sibling groups. For more information, call 661-8212.
AARP Sets Meeting Dates
The Jamestown AARP board of directors will meet on Thursday in the parlors of First Lutheran Church, beginning at 10 a.m. The general meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the same location and beginning at 1:30 p.m. There will be a business meeting, a program on financial planning presented by Bruce Supernault, a book exchange, refreshments and fellowship. Attendees are asked to bring their ideas on filling the position of treasurer. Persons needing transportation may phone President Shari Spinler at 487-0709, allowing time enough to make arrangements. All area seniors are welcome.
Rodeo City Seniors To Meet
GERRY – The Rodeo City Senior Citizens will meet at noon Friday at the United Methodist Church in Gerry for their February luncheon and program. Those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to pass and their own table service. A program will follow the luncheon. New members are welcome.
Dinner To Benefit Little Theatre
A fish buffet dinner to benefit the Lucille Ball Little Theatre will be held Saturday at the Elks Club on Fourth Street in Jamestown. Marvin, Lloyd, Ernie, Debby and Bonnie from “Guys on Ice” will be in attendance. There will be seatings at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets for adults are $10, and tickets for children 5 and under are $5 and include coffee, tea, kids’ drinks and dessert. They can be purchased at the Lucille Ball Little Theatre at 18 E. Second St., Jamestown, Brigiotta’s Farmland and the Elks Club.
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Ice Medallion Clue 1
It’s time again for you to play
The clues will be listed everyday
Get your county map and the rest of your gear
So that you can be the winner this year!
Marco Polo Club To Host Dinner
Marco Polo Club, 1027 E. Second St., will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday. Adults are $8 and children are $4.
Lucy Desi To Offer Event
The Lucy Desi Center for Comedy will offer a Valentine’s evening of comedy and romance at its museum attractions on Saturday, Feb. 16. The event includes a cocktail hour in the Desilu Studios, a candlelight dinner in Ricky Ricardo’s nightclub, the Tropicana Room, and live comedy by stand-up Nick Siracuse, a writer for Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall. The night will end with a screening in the Lucy Desi Museum of the “I Love Lucy” episode, “The Marriage License,” where Lucy and Ricky Ricardo re-create the day they became engaged. Tickets are $75 a couple and are available at Lucy-Desi.com or by calling the Lucy Desi Center at 484-0800. Space is limited. Beer and wine will be served by cash donation. All proceeds from the event will be used to support comedic programs and museum maintenance.
Knee Seminar To Be Held Feb. 19
Dr. William Fritz, an orthopedic surgeon at WCA Hospital, will host a seminar about the benefits of partial knee replacement at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the WCA Hospital auditorium, 207 Foote Ave., Jamestown. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling Linda Johnson in the WCA Hospital public relations office at 664-8614 or by emailing linda.johnson@wcahospital.org.
JCC To Offer Training Series
Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus will offer a non-credit supervisory training series on Fridays, Feb. 15 through May 3. Sessions, led by experienced supervisors from various employment sectors, examine timely topics for current, new and prospective supervisors. Classes meet from 1-3 p.m. Time and stress management, employee motivation and performance, legal aspects of supervision, communication skills, and problem solving and decision making are among the topics that will be explored. Tuition is $299. To register, call JCC’s Center for Continuing Education, 338-1005.
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Folk Dancers To Meet Monday
The Thule Folk Dancers will meet at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 825 Forest Ave. in Jamestown this coming Monday at 7 p.m. and again on Monday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. New authentic folk dances will be taught as well as old dances practiced. Upcoming performances will also be discussed. Anyone interested in learning dances are welcome to attend free of charge. For further information call Katie at 489-4646.
Historical Society Plans Meeting
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Historical Society will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the municipal building. Bill Wadsworth will be speaking on the history of, and the current Metallic Ladder Business. The public is invited to attend the meeting. Please log on to randolphhistoricalsociety.org to learn more about the organization and its upcoming programs.
Rod &?Gun Groups To Gather
The Lakewood Rod and Gun Auxiliary board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11. Helen Johnson will be the greeter; Jan Pintagro and Jan DeVoe, helpers. Past presidents will be honored and entertainment will be provided by a barbershop quartet. Nancy Rasmussen and Marcia Johnson will provide refreshments.
Myers Library Sets Storytime
FREWSBURG – Preschool storytime at Myers Memorial Library will be held Thursdays at 3 p.m. Starting Feb. 7, preschoolers are welcome to attend for stories, music and fun. For more information, call 569-5515.
Ruby Tuesday To Host Benefit
LAKEWOOD – Ruby Tuesday will be holding a community “Give Back” night to benefit the Winifred C. Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-9. Ruby Tuesday is offering to donate 20 percent of all full price guest checks to the Boys & Girls Club. Community members are encouraged to come out and have a delicious meal while supporting your local Boys & Girls Club. Diners will need a flyer that is available at the club, on the club website at www.bgcjamestown.org or at Ruby Tuesday the days of the program.
Speaker Series To Continue
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Historical Society will continue its guest speaker series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, with Sam Genco. Genco will discuss the steamboat fleet on Chautauqua Lake and the disposition of the vessels once retired. The Bemus Point Historical Society meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Bemus Point Historical Society on Alburtus Avenue, Bemus Point. The public is welcome to attend.
Skills Workshops Begin Feb. 13
Special Olympics Basketball Skills Training Club will hold Special Olympics Basketball Skills workshops on Wednesdays – Feb. 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20; and April 10, in the Washington Middle School gymnasium, 159 Buffalo St., from 6:15-7:30 p.m. The Basketball Skills Workshop is for anyone 8 years and older who would like to learn introductory level basketball skills. Participants will need a valid Special Olympic Medical and Consent form on file to participate. For more information, call Sue Gullo at 484-3470.
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JPS Board To Meet Tuesday
The Jamestown Board of Education will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the board room at 197 Martin Road. The public is invited to attend.
Bemus Library To Show Movie
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Library will show “The Wizard of Oz” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Children younger than 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn will be served. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 386-2274.
History Center Board To Meet
The Fenton History Center’s annual business meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Fenton Mansion, 67 Washington St., Jamestown. All members and friends are invited to attend. Michael Rohlin, trustees board president; Tom Greer, trustee; and Joni Blackman, director, will review the activities, accomplishments and finances for 2012 and goals for 2013. The trustees board will also vote on new officers.
Pancake Supper Set For Feb. 12
LANDER – The Lander United Methodist Church will hold a pancake supper from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The cost is a donation. Proceeds will benefit adult missions.
Senior Report To Host Goodell
“Senior Report with Reed Powers” will have New York state Assemblyman Andrew Goodell as the guest on Saturday. Goodell is the Assemblyman for the 150th district. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities. Powers has been producing the television program since 1995. The series highlights senior citizen club news for 15 minutes with the remainder of the hour-long program devoted to the featured guest. The guest is subject to change. Senior Report is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville.
French Creek Board To Meet
CLYMER – The French Creek Town Board will meet on Feb. 11 for regular business. Other monthly meeting dates for 2013 are March 4, April 14, May 13, June 10, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.
Driving Course Begins Feb. 11
FREWSBURG – A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School from 6-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 11-12. Pre-register by calling the guidance office at 569-7026 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.