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Library Board To Meet Monday
The regularly scheduled monthly board meeting for Fluvanna Free Library is scheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the library. The meeting is open to the public. For information, call 487-1773.
Senior Report To Host Don Pituch
“Senior Report with Reed Powers” will have Don Pituch as the guest Saturday. Pituch, an avid sportsman, will discuss fishing. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Saturday. 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. 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.
Choir To Perform Annual Cantata
The Pine Valley Community Choir will present its annual cantata, ”Evidence of Grace,” at 7:30 p.m. today in the Pine Valley Central High School Auditorium. A free-will offering will be taken.
Ashville Egg Hunt Rescheduled
ASHVILLE – The Easter egg hunt scheduled for Saturday at the Llama Club in Ashville has been rescheduled for April 13 at 10 a.m. at the same location.
Garden Talks Begin Tuesday
LAKEWOOD – Spring Garden Talks will be held at the Lakewood Memorial Library, 12 W. Summit St., Lakewood, select Tuesdays in April from 6-7 p.m. The talks will be led by Cheryl Wahlstrom, Master Gardener. Master Gardeners is a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension. “Gardening 101,” featuring tips and techniques for successful gardening, will take place Tuesday. “Eco-Friendly Gardening,” which will concern composting, pest management and native plants, will be held April 9. “Inviting Nature Into Your Garden,” which will discuss encouraging birds, butterflies and beneficial insects to visit your garden, will take place April 16. “Healthy Landscaping, Healthy Waters,” which will be led by Jane Conroe, conservationist for Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, will be held April 23 and will deal with how healthy gardens promote clean water.
Sugaring Party Set For Tuesday
SINCLAIRVILLE -The Valley Historical Society will meet for the annual maple sugaring party at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, in the South Stockton Wayside Chapel. Members should take a dish of food to pass and their table service. Dues may be paid for the year.
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TitanX Seeks Items For Event
TitanX, a producer of medium- and heavy-duty diesel engine cooling solutions, officials are asking for assistance from the public to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Andy Johnson, TitanX human resources director, said for an open house for employees that will be occurring later this spring, TitanX officials would like former employees who have old artifacts from the business to loan them or donate them to be on display for the open house. Johnson said besides being known as TitanX, the business has also been Valeo and Blackstone Corporation. Those interested in discussing an item from the business’s past can contact Johnson at 665-7394 or email andy.johnson@titanx.com.
Church Choirs To Perform Sunday
ASHVILLE – The Magnolia, North Harmony and Open Meadows United Methodist Church choirs will perform the Easter cantata “Alleluia, Christ Is Risen!” for the 7 a.m. Easter Sunday sunrise service in the Open Meadows Church, Open Meadows Road, Ashville. Soloists will be Patty Zdunski and Juanita Wallace Jackson. Breakfast will follow the service. The public is invited to attend.
Egg Hunt Location Change
Due to inclement weather, the annual Eastside Fellowship Easter Egg Hunt will be held in the last JCC parking lot on Curtis Street by the tennis courts on Saturday at 10 a.m. Candy will be distributed.
Registration Due By Monday
Registration for the Salvation Army’s 5K Anew Run and Walk is due by Monday. Pre-registration is $20, and only pre-registered participants will be guaranteed a T-shirt. The run and walk will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, with registration from 7:30-9 a.m. in the Salvation Army gym. Awards will be given for the first man and woman walkers in all age groups; first, second and third prizes will be given to the top male and female runners in the following age groups: 14 and under, ages 15 to 19, ages 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and ages 60 and over. A prize will also be given to the person raising the most money through pledges. Proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army Anew Center, which offers comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault in Chautauqua County. For more information, call 661-3894, email stacey.tanner@use.salvationarmy.org or register online at active.com.
Passover Seder Dinner Is Saturday
FREWSBURG – On Saturday at 7 p.m., the First Baptist Church of Frewsburg, located at 17 E. Main St., will be having a demonstration of a Passover Seder dinner and reflecting on its meaning in regards to the Easter season. Pastor David Smolinski of the Hope of Israel Ministries will be conducting the service. There is no cost. The public is welcome to attend. For more information please contact the church at 708-1981.
Egg Hunt Set For Saturday
MAYVILLE – The Mayville Fire Department will host its second annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday. Signup begins at 1 p.m. followed by the hunt at 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for each age divisions. Food and a visit with the Easter Bunny will also be featured.
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Seminar To Be Held Tuesday
The Jamestown Super Traveler’s Club will host a free seminar Tuesday from 1-1:45 p.m. at the JCC Annex, 1093 E. Second St. as part of the Helping You Help Yourself Series. The seminar, titled “Finding Your Balance To Prevent A Fall,” will be presented by Eugenie Poignard, clinical director at Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy. Reserve a space by calling 488-2322. For more information, visit www.chautauquapt.com.
PANY SHRM To Lead Presentation
PANY SHRM will present “Managing the Challenges of FMLA, ADA and Workers’ Comp on Tuesday from 2:30-5 p.m. at the 509 North Main Business Center. The cost is $25 for nonmembers and $15 for members. To reserve a seat, contact Jennifer Williams at 484-0590 or email jenw.509businesscenter@gmail.com by today.
Antique Assn. To Meet Tuesday
The first meeting of the year for the Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Laona United Methodist Church, corner of Porter Avenue and Wilson Road, Laona. Plans will be discussed for the member Plow Day at Stockton next to the association ground May 11. Early plans for the 39th annual Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Show Aug.16-18 at the show grounds in Stockton featuring the White corporate group of tractors and their antecedents will also be discussed. Wednesday evening work nights start May 1 at 6 p.m. Projects this year include running water and electricity to the new pavilion and pouring a floor for it, and adding a porch to the museum.
Kiantone Seniors Meet Wednesday
KIANTONE – The Kiantone Senior Citizens meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. The meeting place has changed from Kiantone Fire Hall to the Kiantone Congregational Church, 646 Kiantone Road, Kiantone. The group meets at noon for a potluck luncheon followed by a meeting. New members are always welcome.
BPU Blood Drive Is Thursday
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will host a Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the BPU Education Room, 92 Steele St., Jamestown. Lunch will be provided free-of-charge to blood donors. Donors may access the BPU Bloodmobile by entering the “D” driveway at 92 Steele St. to reach the BPU parking lot. Facing the building from the parking lot, one should enter the right door under the green awning beside the BPU Customer Service Department and take the elevator to the first floor. Donors will need a picture ID such as a blood donor card or driver’s license. Donors must be in good health and at least 17 years of age. Walk-ins are welcome. To arrange an advance appointment, call Becky Robbins, BPU communications coordinator, at 661-1680.
Library To Close For Easter
FREWSBURG – Myers Memorial Library will be closed on Friday and Saturday for Easter weekend.
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Ham Radio To Host Training
The local Ham Radio club, CCAFMA will play host to National Weather Service “Sky Warn” training at its Monday meeting in the auditorium at WCA Hospital. The training will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be presented by meteorologist Judy Levan of the Buffalo office of the National Weather Service. Sky Warn is a system of trained, volunteer weather observers who observe and report potentially hazardous weather conditions directly to the NWS via telephone or by Amateur Radio. The training is free of charge, takes about two hours, and is available to any one with an interest in weather and/or public service. An Amateur radio license is not required. Participants will be certified as Sky Warn spotters.
Grange To Hold Afghans Event
FALCONER – Ross Grange members will hold a work meeting for “Warm Up America” afghans at 11 a.m. Monday. The regular meeting will include fellowship at 2:30 p.m. with the business meeting at 3. The Family Activities Committee will present the program. Included will be information on Ross Grange activities during World War II. This is a National Grange project. Plans for the annual awards night will be confirmed at this time. Community members as well as Grangers are welcome to attend meetings at the Falcon’s Nest Banquet Hall, 2001 E. Main St., Falconer.
Lakewood Board To Meet Monday
LAKEWOOD – The Village of Lakewood board of trustees will hold their regular meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Board room. The public is invited to attend. A work session will precede the meeting at 6 p.m.
Reservations Due By Monday
On Tuesday, April 9, the Chautauqua County Pomona Grange Banquet will be held at the Pine Valley VFW 2522, 7119 N. Main, Route 83, Cherry Creek. The cost is $15. Reservations must be made by Monday with choice of stuffed pork chop or stuffed chicken breast to Lois Kesby, 4736 Maple Springs Ellery Road, Bemus Point, NY 14712 or call 386-2091.
Falconer To Host Farmers Market
FALCONER – The village of Falconer will be hosting a farmers’ market this year on Saturdays beginning June 1 and running through Oct. 25. The market will be located in Davis Park, West Main Street at Homestead Street. Spaces are available at no charge but reservations are required. For more information and an application, call the village clerk’s office at 665-4400.
Driving Course Begins Monday
FREWSBURG – A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School on Monday and Tuesday, from 6-8:30 p.m. Preregister by calling the guidance office at 569-7026 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Farmland Board To Meet Tuesday
LITTLE VALLEY – The Cattaraugus County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Large Committee Room, third floor, Cattaraugus County Center, Little Valley. The public is welcome to attend.
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Churches To Host Family Dinner
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood and Ashville United Methodist churches will host a family dinner to celebrate Palm Sunday. The dinner will follow the 11 a.m. service at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Ham and scalloped potatoes will be provided. Anyone attending is asked to bring a salad, vegetable or pie to share. Anyone interested in attending is asked to make a reservation by Wednesday by calling 763-9345.
Parent Network Plans Training
The Parent Network of WNY and The Advocacy Center will present “Transition for Families” from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, in The Olean BOCES Distance Learning Room, 1825 Windfall Road, Olean. Reservations are required. Call 866-277-4762, 332-4170 or visit www.parentnetworkwny.org. The goals of this training are to ensure that parents, family members and students can work with their CSE to assess their child’s strengths, interests and needs, establish measurable goals for life after high school and identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities. This workshop is sponsored and funded by the Parent Network of WNY, NYSED.gov and The Advocacy Center.
Lenten Services End Wednesday
The First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown, 509 Prendergast Ave., will present the last in a series of Lenten midweek services at noon on Wednesday. Kirstie Hanson will preach on “Pilgrimage: Past, Present, Onward!” in the church’s Bellinger Chapel. Lunch will be served in fellowship, following worship.
After-Prom Group To Meet
FALCONER – The Falconer After-Prom Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the eighth-grade project room. Spots are filling up quickly to work that night so if you plan on helping out please try to attend this meeting or email Rosie Digirolamo@falcon.wnyric.org. Parents of any grade students are invited to help out. Parents of 11th- or 12th-grade students who have not sent in their photos should do so before spring break. Photos of seniors are still on file. Anyone who wants to make a donation can make checks out to Falconer After-Prom and send them to the Falconer Central School health office.
Sinclairville Board To Meet
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Sinclairville Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Village Office, 8 Lester St., Sinclairville. The public is welcome to attend.
Auxiliary To Gather
BUSTI – The Busti Fire Department Auxiliary will meet today at 7 p.m. at the fire hall. All members try to attend with ideas for fundraising events.
IDA Board To Meet Today
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board will meet at 10 a.m. today at the IDA offices, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown. The public is welcome to attend.
Easter Egg Hunt Set For Saturday
GERRY – The town of Gerry will hold its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Gerry Town Park, Wilson Street.
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TEA Party Patriots To Meet
LAKEWOOD – Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots will hold their regular monthly meeting one week earlier, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Lakewood American Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood. Sheriff Joseph Gerace will make a key presentation on the 2013 New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act. Additionally, updated information will be presented on County Legislator Hoyer’s resolution to delete prayer prior to county legislative meetings, plus video clips of Dr. Ben Carson’s speech will be shown. The public is invited to attend.
Archangels To Perform At JCC
The Archangels, the praise band of Camp Street United Methodist Church, will perform during a coffeehouse at Jamestown Community College on Wednesday. The 7 p.m. performance, sponsored by the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship student club at JCC, will be held in the Student Union. Area youth groups are welcome to attend the free performance. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call JCC at 338-1072.
Critical Discussion Series Continues
Prendergast Library will offer the fourth in its Critical Discussion Series from 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the Fireplace Room at the library with a program on Fracking – Impacts on Environment, Health and Society. Moderator Becky Nystrom, Jamestown Community College professor of biology, will join panelists Sarah Buckley, Robert M. Ciesielski, David Kowalski and Rita Yelda. Buckley will discuss fracking basics from wellpad to pipeline; Ciesielski, leasing and legal issues such as signing considerations, compulsory integration, landowner rights, flipping, and impacts on mortgages and insurance; Kowalski, environmental and health issues including an analysis of industry positions vs. other studies and evidence; and Yelda, fracking developments in New York during the last four years. The program is free and open to the public. The library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For information, call 484-7135, ext. 225.
Park Project To Meet Wednesday
The next meeting of the Lillian Dickson Park Project will be Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation’s offices at Third and Washington streets. The group will finalize plans for the upcoming season, including neighborhood and park activities, fundraising and Neighborhood Watch. Residents from the neighborhood who would like to become involved are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 499-6657.
Storytime To Resume April 10
BEMUS POINT – Storytime at the Bemus Point Library will not be held on March 20, March 27 and April 3. Storytime will resume April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For more information, call 386-2274.
Job Fair To Be Held Friday
JCC will host a nursing job and education fair from 1-2:30 p.m. on Friday in the Carnahan Center. Health care employers and representatives of four-year colleges have been invited to provide information on health care career and educational opportunities. Visitors should bring several copies of their resume and dress appropriately. For more information, contact Rita Freeborough at 338-1066 or ritafreeborough@mail.sunyjcc.edu.
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St. Patty’s Day Event Is Sunday
LAKEWOOD – On Sunday at the Lakewood American Legion, a St. Patrick’s Day “Sunday Funday” will be held. The Rustic Ramblers will play from 3-7 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage or Reuben sandwiches will be served from 1-5 p.m.
Spirit Art Workshop Is Sunday
LILY DALE – The Rev. Jospeh Shiel will head a workshop, “Introduction to Spirit Art,” at the Church of the Living Spirit, located in the Lily Dale Assembly Hall, Cleveland Avenue. The class will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday and deals with practices of spirit artistry and how they aluminate the reality of the continuation of life after death. To register, call 595-2697.
Equine Committee To Meet Tuesday
LITTLE VALLEY – The next meeting of the Equine Advisory Committee will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the large committee room, third floor, County Center, 303 Court St., Little Valley.
Notary Seminar Set For Tuesday
A seminar preparing individuals for the New York state notary public test will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday at Jamestown Community College. The seminar is approved by the New York State Association of Notaries Public and provides in-depth information on the responsibilities of a notary public. Tuition is $80, which includes study materials. Laws, concepts, and procedures, as well as ethics, fees, and legal liability are covered during the seminar. To register, call 338-1005.
Auto Club To Meet Wednesday
FLUVANNA – The Chautauqua Lake Region Antique Automobile Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Fluvanna War Vets. Guests are welcome to attend. The club is open to anyone interested in antique and classic automobiles. For more information, call Al Oag at 483-6287.
Project Meeting Is Wednesday
Jeffrey Lehman, director of Public Works for the city of Jamestown, will hold a neighborhood meeting regarding the upcoming reconstruction of Lakeview Avenue from Newton Avenue to Crossman Street. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Christ First United Methodist Church, 663 Lakeview Ave. The public is invited to attend.
Legion To Host Karaoke Event
LAKEWOOD – Karaoke will be held from 7-10 p.m. featuring Jules R Us at the Lakewood American Legion on Friday, March 22. There will be a $100 grand prize.
Lenten Service Planned
CATTARAUGUS – The Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9037 Otto-East Otto Road, Cattaraugus, will hold a midweek lenten service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Spelling Contest Is Wednesday
Emeritus at Lakewood is sponsoring a countywide Senior Spelling Contest to be held on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Emeritus at Lakewood, 220 Southwestern Drive. Jim Roselle will emcee the event. The winner will receive bragging rights and a $100 gift card, and the runner up will receive a $50 gift card. Register by calling Theresa Perrin, life enrichment director, at 665-2414 by March 15.
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Legion To Present Live Music
WARREN, Pa. – The American Legion, 414 Pennsylvania Ave, W., in partnership with the SGC HomeTown Hero’s Fund are proud to present Cody McCarver, live Saturday at the annual St. Patty’s Day party, with special guest Shawn Wilder taking the stage at 7 p.m. and the local “Let’s Get Dirty and Sing” Contest winners joining Cody for his Let’s Get Dirty song and preshow meet and greet from 5-7 p.m. at Nice Ash Cigars & Lounge. Acoustical performances scheduled for Friday at Ralph E’s at 9:30 p.m. and the Eagles Club at 11 p.m.
Katie Smith To Appear On Show
Senior Report with Reed Powers will have Katie Smith as the guest on the Saturday television program. Smith is the director of the Westfield YWCA. John Hamels will gust host the show. 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 p.m. 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.
Legion To Host Sunday Breakfast
CELORON – The breakfast committee from the Herman Kent American Legion Post 777 in Celoron is holding a monthly breakfast at the post Sunday. The full buffet consists of eggs, homefries, sausage, ham, French toast, Sausage gravy and Danish or a 777 3-egg omelet for only $6/adult, $3/kids 10 and under. Hours are 8:30-11:30 a.m.
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.
Panama Board To Meet Monday
PANAMA – The Panama Central School Board of Education will hold its scheduled board meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the boardroom. This meeting is open to the public.
Legion To Hold Birthday Dinner
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg American Legion Samuel L. Derby Post 556 will hold its American Legion birthday dinner at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Featured will be stuffed chicken breast. Members must sign up by Wednesday.
Seniors To Meet Monday
The March meeting of the North Harmony Senior Citizens Inc. will be held Monday at the North Harmony Senior Center in Stow. A spaghetti dinner will be served. The cost of the dinner for members is $6. Takeouts will be available.
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Seniors To Meet For Dinner
The Falconer Seniors will meet for a St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage dinner, catered by Mariner’s Pier Express, at noon on Monday, March 25. All are invited to attend. The cost is $7 for members; $12 for non-members. Reservations are required. Contact Marie Peters at 661-3861 or Carol Swain, 386-7289, by Monday. Deacon Michael Lennon and the Rev. Darrell Duffy of St. James Parish will provide entertainment.
Winter Book Sale Starts Today
The Fluvanna Free Library will hold its winter book sale today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Items include hardcover and paperback books for both adults and children. Fiction and nonfiction are available. Many videos are priced at 25 cents. DVDs, CDs, magazines and puzzles are for purchase also. The library received another new queen-size quilt donated by the West Oak Hill Quilters for a fundraiser this year. The tickets are $1 for one and $5 for six. One can purchase a ticket from a West Oak Hill Quilter or at the library and will be available now until the lucky number is drawn at the November bazaar.
American Legion Party Is Friday
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood American Legion birthday party will be held Friday from 7-10 p.m. The dinner special will be corned beef and cabbage.
Railroaders Show Set For Friday
The Independent Railroaders annual show and tell will be held on Friday in the First Lutheran Church, 120 Chandler St., Jamestown. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Members attending should bring models they have worked on, including rolling stock, structures, engines, model or prototype pictures. For more information, contact Dave Shaw at 763-6211.
NARFE Employees To Meet Friday
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 267 will hold its regular meeting on Friday. The meeting is at Friendly’s Restaurant in Jamestown’s Brooklyn Square, and will begin at 11:15 a.m. NARFE held its Legislation Education Conference in Washington this past weekend, so discussion will focus on the legislation, introduced or expected, that is of interest to federal retirees and active employees. The role of NARFE-PAC will be discussed. All active postal and civilian employees and all postal and federal retirees are invited to Friendly’s for education, for lunch, for dessert and for meeting with former co-workers. Members are urged to attend and bring a friend.
Indoor Yard Sale Begins Saturday
Chautauqua Suites will host an indoor yard sale Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $1 fee at the door enters attendees into a 50/50 drawing. Half the funds go to the winner and half to a charity of the winner’s choice.
Library Board To Meet Tuesday
FREWSBURG – The Myers Memorial Library trustees board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the library community room. This meeting is open to the public.
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Thule Lodge To Meet Saturday
BEMUS POINT- The Thule Lodge will hold its monthly meeting at the lodge on 4123 Pancake Hill Road this Saturday at 2 p.m. Following the meeting, the annual Easter Swedish festival of food will be held. The festival is known in Swedish as the “egg sexa” meaning foods made with eggs. Members are encouraged to attend. The Thule Lodge, now into its 106th year in this area, continues to preserve the Swedish heritage through events and activities. New members are always welcome.
Benefit Set For Sunday
A benefit for Anna Raynor, whose daughter was killed in a sledding accident, will host a spaghetti dinner benefit from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Ashville Fire Hall. There will be a disc jockey and Chinese auction. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. The public is welcome to attend.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Planned
LEON – The Celebration Fellowship Church, intersection of Route 62 and Cherry Creek Hill, Leon, will hold a St. Patrick’s Day dinner from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Featured will be corned beef and cabbage and homemade desserts. Takeouts will be available.
Movie Event Set For Saturday
Christ First United Methodist Church, 1663 Lakeview Ave., will hold a free community movie event at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in Darrah Hall. Popcorn, beverages and pizza will be available for purchase during intermission. Proceeds will benefit missions and the outreach coordinator.
Gerry Firefighters To Meet March 19
GERRY – Gerry Volunteer Fire Auxiliary members will meet at 7 p.m. on March 19 in the fire hall. Business will be discussed, and a program will be held. Refreshments will be served. All members are encouraged to attend.
Farmland Board To Meet March 19
GREAT VALLEY – The Cattaraugus County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will host a discussion about the future of agriculture in Cattaraugus County at 7 p.m. March 19 in the Great Valley Town Hall. A panel of local experts will each give brief comments on their view of the current status of agricultural in Cattaraugus County and the region. Dave Zilker, chairman of the Cattaraugus County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, will then moderate an open discussion. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, call Paul R. Bishop, senior planner, at 938-2369 or email prbishop@cattco.org.
Poland Seniors To Hold Potluck
KENNEDY – Town of Poland Seniors will meet for a potluck lunch on March 20 in the Kennedy Fire Hall. Anyone attending should take a dish to pass and their table service. All are welcome to attend. Jim and Joyce Beightol, Bob and Donna Cross are the committee.
Library Board To Meet Tonight
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Library board of trustees will meet today at 7 p.m. at the library. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call 386-2274.
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Lenten Service Is Wednesday
First Presbyterian Church continues its Lenten midweek services on Wednesday. Member Sherra Babcock will preach on her “Pilgrimage: Past, Present, Onward!” at noon in Bellinger Chapel. Lunch is served after worship. The church is located at 509 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown.
Library Trustees To Meet Today
STOCKTON – The Mary E. Seymour Memorial Library trustees board will meet at 4 p.m. today in the library.
JCA To Present Guitarist Friday
The Jamestown Concert Association’s fourth concert of its 2012-13 season will be Friday at 8 p.m. in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Classical guitarist Paul Galbraith will perform. Individual tickets are $20, $7.50 for college students and free for students 18 and under attending with a paid adult. For more information visit jamestownconcertassociation.org.
Pancake Breakfast Set For Sunday
South Dayton Boy Scout Troop 257 and Venture Crew 257 will be holding an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Sunday. This breakfast will be held at the South Dayton Fire Company Activities Hall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children 4 and under are free; ages 5 to 12 will be $5; anyone 13 and over will be $8. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. Available drinks are coffee (regular and decaf), tea, hot chocolate, water, orange juice, apple juice and tomato juice. Takeouts are available.
St. Joseph Table Is Sunday
Holy Apostles Parish, St. John Church, 270 Newton Ave., Jamestown, will hold its annual St. Joseph Table and spaghetti dinner from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The cost is $7 for adults; $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Takeouts will also be available; call 484-8554. Also featured will be homemade Italian breads, cannoli and cookies.
Nominations Set For March 21
Nominations and elections for delegates for the 2013 Independent Order of Vikings Convention will be held at the Ingjald Lodge No. 65 meeting on Thursday, March 21 at 8 p.m.
Outdoor Club To Gather
TIDIOUTE – On Sunday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike or ski the River Trail in Tidioute. Participants will meet at the sewer plant parking lot at 2 p.m. After the hike the group will eat at the Hummingbird Restaurant in Tidioute. For more information, call Dave Hoffman at 814-484-3207
Rec Commission To Meet March 19
SALAMANCA – The Salamanca Recreation Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 to consider requests received for the use of city parks and baseball/softball fields for the 2013 season.
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Seniors To Meet For Dinner
CASSADAGA – The Stockton-Cassadaga-Lily Dale Senior Citizens St. Patrick’s Day dinner meeting will be at noon on today in the Cassadaga Country Club.
Cemetery Seeks Lawn Care Deal
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Evergreen Cemetery Association Board of Trustees met on March 4. The association is seeking bids to provide seasonal lawn care to the Sinclairville Cemetery location. Interested parties may obtain a bid proposal application and expectations by contacting Secretary Betty Ridout (962-2309) or may respond to PO Box 802, Sinclairville, NY 14782. Deadline is April 8.
Poetry Reading Slated For Olean
OLEAN – American feminist author Katha Pollitt will hold a poetry reading at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Cutco Theater on Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean. The program, free and open to the public, is funded by the Katharine Jackson Carnahan Endowment for the Humanities, JCC Cattaraugus County Campus Program Committee, Olean Public Library and the New York State Council on the Arts. A question-and-answer session and light refreshments will follow the reading. Call 372-0200 for more information.
Dinner Benefit Set For Saturday
HARTFIELD – A spaghetti dinner benefit will be held for Pam Smith from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, in the Hartfield Fire hall, Elmwood Road, Hartfield, to help with medical expenses for a recent surgery done by a surgeon in Texas. A Chinese auction will be held and prizes awarded. The cost is $8 for age 13 and up; $5 for children, ages 6 to 12; and free for children age 5 and under.
M.S. Group To Hold ‘Rap Session’
The Chautauqua Region Multiple Sclerosis Rap Group will hold its monthly ”rap session” from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, in the Jones Hill Memorial Rehabilitation Center auditorium, 51 Glasgow Ave., Jamestown. This open discussion support group meeting is available to all those dealing with MS, their family and friends. For more information, directions to the session or peer support, contact Debbie Lane at 962-9401 or Allen Wilcox, 664-6434.
AARP Group Plans Trip
Salamanca AARP will take a daytrip to Erie, Pa. on April 9 for an audience-interactive comedy theater experience. The cost of the trip is $69 and includes motorcoach transportation, luncheon at the Station Dinner Theater and the production “We Gotta Bingo.” Please contact Pam Sturdevant at 945-1720, Babette Martin at 945-5563, Nancy O’Brien at 945-0727 or Patti Yehl at 945-4980 by March 18 for further information or to make reservations. There are still a limited number of seats available for the May 17-25 trip to Savannah, Charleston and other points south. Contact the above for additional information or to make reservations.
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Rodeo Seniors To Meet Today
GERRY – The Rodeo City Senior Citizens will meet today for a luncheon and program at noon at the United Methodist Church. All those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to pass and their own table settings. Plans for future bus tours will be announced. New members are always welcome.
BABES Meeting Postponed
The regularly scheduled monthly meeting for the Brazilian Embroidery “B.A.B.E.S” has been postponed until Tuesday, March 26, at 6 p.m., as the library will be in use for their spring book sale. For more information, call Freida Dewey at 484-0540.
Ellington Picnic Group To Meet
ELLINGTON – The Ellington Town Picnic Association will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Farman Free Library, 760 Thornton Road, Ellington. The public is invited to attend and participate in the planning of the 2013 town picnic.
Senior Group To Meet March 18
FREWSBURG – The Carroll Senior Citizens will meet at noon on Monday, March 18 at the Frewsburg American Legion Building for their annual Easter ham dinner. The cost is $5 per person and reservations must be made by Wednesday by calling Mary Himes at 569-6110. The dinner will be followed by the regular meeting at 1 p.m.
JHS Class Of 1951 To Meet
The Jamestown High School class of 1951 changed the meeting place for the Wednesday lunch to ”Mom’s” restaurant, South Work Street Extension, outside of Falconer – look for a cow pulling an Amish buggy on the side lawn. All alumni from the 1951 class are welcome to attend.
Grief Share Class Begins Wednesday
A Grief Share Class, for those who have lost a spouse, parent or child, will be held Wednesdays from March 13 through May 29 at Levant Wesleyan Church, 1670 Lindquist Drive, Falconer, from 7:30-9 p.m. in Room 203. Call the church office at 665-4402 for more information.
Candidate Event Date Changed
Meet the candidates for the Lakewood trustee positions has been rescheduled for Friday, March 15, at the Busti-Lakewood Rec. Center at 7 p.m. It had originally been scheduled at the village hall on March 14. The village elections will be held Tuesday, March 19. The event is sponsored by the Lakewood Historic Museum.
Passover Event Slated For March 15
BEMUS POINT – The Ellery Baptist Church, 4487 Dutch Hollow Road, Ellery Center, Bemus Point, will host Christ in the Passover at 7 p.m. on March 15. This special presentation, given by the Jews for Jesus organization, will inspire, inform and enlighten each participant with the connection between the Passover and Yeshua (Jesus Christ). There is no charge to attend. Child care will be provided. For more information call 386-5666.
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Speaker Series Continues Tuesday
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Historical Society Guest Speaker Series continues on Tuesday. Kate Gross, Midway and Long Point state parks superintendent, will be discussing the future of the state parks in Chautauqua County. The event will be held at the Bemus Point Historical Society Museum on Alburtus Avenue in Bemus Point beginning at 7 p.m. All meetings are open to the public.
Music Submissions Due March 15
Easter music submissions for Easter weekend church services should be submitted to The Post-Journal by Friday, March 15. Submissions can be faxed to 664-5305 or emailed to cmurphy@post-journal.com
Senior Report To Host Ferguson
MAYVILLE – “Senior Report with Reed Powers” will have Mike Ferguson as the guest on Saturday. Ferguson is the director of marketing for Merritt Winery. John Hamels will guest host the show. 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.
Westfield GOP To Host Dinner
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Town Republican Committee is sponsoring a meet the candidates spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Assembly of God Church, Main Street, Westfield. Mayor David Carr, Trustee Chris Jaynes, and Tom Rackowski, a candidate for the Westfield Village Board, will be in attendance. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Tickets may be purchased from any committee member, elected official serving the town or village or from Marilyn Hemmer, ticket chairperson, at 326-3504. Tickets will also be available at the door. Two ticket holders will win a $25 gift certificate to Beth’s Parkview Cafe. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Patterson Library.
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Thrift Shop To Hold Spring Sale
With spring just around the corner, St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 409 Pine St., Jamestown, is having a half-price sale on all remaining merchandise throughout the shop except household items, jewelry and merchandise that is already reduced. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday for sales and for receiving. Items may also be dropped off 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. 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.
Porcelain Artists To Meet Saturday
The Chautauqua County Porcelain Artists will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday in Christ First United Methodist Church. Porcelain china with an Easter theme will be painted. Members should take china, paints and a sandwich for lunch. Sylvia Johnson will provide dessert. Carol White, president, will give devotions. All local porcelain artists are welcome to attend.
Food Handlers Class Is March 19
DUNKIRK – The Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler class will be held on Tuesday, March 19, in the Jamestown Community College North Training Center, Room 119, 10807 Bennett Road, Dunkirk. Registration and sign-in is from 8:30-9 a.m. The class is from 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required. Call 753-4693 to register. The cost is $35 for profit/$20 nonprofit.
Little Theatre In Need Of Helpers
The Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, a community theater, is looking for volunteers to hand out programs, take tickets and help at intermission with its coffee hour. Anyone interested can call Jim Ewing at 483-1095 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or email lblittletheatre@windstream.net.
BBCA To Hold Lasagna Dinner
Bethel Baptist Christian Academy will be holding its annual lasagna dinner and talent show on March 15. Dinner and homemade dessert will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. a talent show will feature a variety of performers and acts presented by the students and staff including skits and both vocal and instrumental numbers. Reservations for the dinner will be accepted until Friday and are confirmed if pre-paid. The cost of the dinner will be adults $8, students in grades 2-12 $6, pre-K-first $4, ages 3 and under are free and family of 5 or more will be $35. There will be additional costs after Friday or at the door. For more information on the dinner and BBCA located at 200 Hunt Road, Jamestown, please call 484-7420 during normal business hours or email us at bbcaoffice@windstream.net.
Outdoor Club To Hike Sunday
On Sunday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike or ski at Westline in McKean County. Participants will meet at Howe’s True Value at 1:30 p.m. or at the trailhead on Route 59 at Forest Route 455 at 2 p.m. For more information, call Pat Shinaberger in Bradford at 814-598-4590.
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AARP Meetings To Be Held
Jamestown AARP Board of Directors will meet Thursday in the parlors of First Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. The general meeting at the same location will be on Tuesday, March 12, at 1:30 p.m. Cashana Sims, of Five Star Urgent Care, will present the program. 2013 dues, at $6 per member, are due and may be paid either in cash or by check. Those paying by cash should have the exact amount. There will be a business meeting, a book exchange and refreshments. All area seniors are welcome.
Panama School To Host Event
PANAMA – The Panama Central School Guidance and Counseling Department will host an 11th-grade parents and students night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the high school library. Items to be covered will be college selection, the college application process, SAT and ACT testing, and financial aid. For more information, call the school’s guidance office at 782-4448.
Spaghetti Dinner To Be Held
A spaghetti dinner and silent auction to benefit summer camp scholarships will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday at Kidder Memorial United Methodist Church, located on the corner of South Main Street and Cole Avenue in Jamestown. Tickets are $6 and include choice of pasta, salad, a drink and dessert. Children 10 and under are $3. Gift baskets will be auctioned off following dinner, with bidding closed at 7 p.m. Call 488-1680 for more details or to purchase tickets.
Grange Meeting Is Saturday
On Saturday, Chautauqua County Pomona Grange will meet at Ripley Grange at 11 a.m. Contest items and committee meetings will be held. The meeting will feature a noon lunch and an auction, followed by business and a program.
Mattress Sale To Be Held Saturday
The Jamestown High School football program will host its fourth-annual mattress sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Mattresses will be on display at Jefferson Middle School, 195 Martin Road. The sale features name-brand mattresses at discount prices. All sizes of mattresses are available. Delivery and free layaway are available. Proceeds directly benefit the football teams.
Rod And Gun Board To Meet
The Lakewood Rod and Gun Auxiliary board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Auxiliary members will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 11. Greeters will be Jan Pintagro and Jan DeVoe. Helpers will be Lyn Spencer and Mary Alonge. Sandy Carlson, Coralyn Boehler and Theresa Perrin will provide refreshments. Entertainment will be the Price is Right.
Vanstrom Event Is March 11
A retirement reception for Donna Vanstrom, executive director, Family Service of the Chautauqua Region, will be held Monday, March 11, from 3-6 p.m. at the Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center, Jamestown. Friends, coworkers, community members and family will have the opportunity to wish Vanstrom well on her retirement from Family Service of the Chautauqua Region. Vanstrom has been instrumental in supporting the organization’s mission to strengthen the mental health and well-being of individuals, families and our community. For more information, contact Kathy Benson at kathyb@familyservicecr.com or 488-1971.