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Portland Event To Appear On TV
Portland town board members reenacted the first board meeting at a recent bicentennial dinner held in Brocton. Access Channel 5 will televise the event at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. each day with the final airing on May 3. Playing the role of supervisor Thomas Prendergast was the current supervisor Dan Schrantz. Other participants were clerk Roxanne Sobecki as Asa Hall with the remaining board portrayed as follows: Rick Manzella as James Montgomery, Jerry Boltz as John Brewer, Gary Miller as Oliver Stetson and Al Valentin as William Bell. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.
Driving Course To Be Held
FREWSBURG – A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School from 6-8:30 p.m. today and Tuesday. Register by calling the guidance office at 569-7026 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Historical Society To Meet In Busti
The Busti Historical Society will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Busti Museum on Mill Street. In addition to the business meeting there will be an illustrated talk by Donald Sandy about mills in Sweden. Topics for discussion will include participation in the Busti Memorial Day activities; the June 9 community dedication of the Mill, celebrating the conclusion of the 40-year Mill restoration project; the rescheduled June 29 Town Picnic with music by Old Dawg Bluegrass; and the Sept. 29 Apple Harvest Festival. The public is always welcome at Busti Historical Society meetings and work sessions.
Catt. Co. Health Board To Meet
The Cattaraugus County Board of Health will meet at noon on Wednesday in the St. Bonaventure Clubhouse Restaurant, Route 417, Allegany.
Celoron UMC To Hold Dinner, Sale
CELORON – The United Methodist Church of Celoron is holding a spaghetti and meatball dinner and sale Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to benefit the church’s youth fund. The dinner features Kirby’s special homemade meatballs, spaghetti, roll, vegetable and beverage. A bake sale and second-hand goods sale will also be held. The church is located at 28 E. Livingston Ave., Celoron.
Marco Polo
Auxiliary To Meet
Marco Polo auxiliary members will meet Wednesday. The meeting will be hosted by Norma Gagliano and Lois Butcher. Linda Casamento and Mary Rasitano, president, hosted a recent dinner meeting. Rasitano led in prayer and the flag salute and also thanked the committee for the refreshments they provided. Celebrating birthdays were Linda Conti and Denise Rutkowski. Mary Kay Moss presented a program and demonstration on exercises.
Cemetery To Hold Meeting
NIOBE – The Grant Cemetery annual meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Niobe Church. All lot owners are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Holly Jo Osborne at 782-2277.
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Cub Scouts To Start Food Drive
CASSADAGA – Cassadaga Cub Scout Pack and Troop 219 will collect non-perishable food items for the annual Scouting For Food drive starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. All items and monetary donations will be taken to the Cassadaga Food Pantry on Maple Avenue, Cassadaga. Anyone whose donations are missed can call 595-3713.
Restoration Group To Meet
The St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at Guernsey Hollow Restoration Committee meeting will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Horseshoe Inn in Onoville. All are welcome.
Fundraiser Set For Sunday
The Jamestown Seventh-Day Adventist Church school is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sunday from 5-7 p.m. The vegetarian menu includes homemade spaghetti sauce and vegan burger crumbles, 9-grain Italian bread, salad, dessert and grape juice. The cost is $6 per person. RSVP to Susan at 499-3801.
Donations Now Being Accepted
The Community Outreach Center at First Lutheran Church, corner of Chandler and Center streets, is currently accepting donations of small household items and clothing, in good condition. Items should be dropped off during regular center hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
County Legion To Meet Today
CELORON – The April meeting of the Chautauqua County American Legion will be held today at the Herman Kent Post 777, Celoron, starting at 7:30 p.m. All Legionnaires are urged to attend this meeting.
Doctor To Retire Today
Dr. Roger Erickson announces his retirement as of today. He recommends his patients to the offices of Dr. Mitchener and Dr. Bowmen in Falconer, where all the past records will be kept. They can be reached at 665-9484.
Lawyer To Retire Effective May 1
Richard L. Sotir Jr. will retire from the practice of law effective as of May 1. All clients desiring to pick up their files may do so at 8 E. Fourth St., Jamestown through Tuesday. After that date, client files will be available through the offices of Spoto, Slater and Sirwatka, 8 E. Fourth St., Jamestown; 487-1142.
PRIDE Event Set For Today
The YWCA Racial Justice committee and seven other organizations are sponsoring the inaugural Festival of PRIDE (Promoting Respect for Individual Differences for Everyone) at 5:30 p.m. today at the Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center, 119-121 W. Third St., Jamestown. Other participating agencies are: Catholic Charities, Eastside YMCA, Jamestown Community College, The Resource Center, Congregation Hesed Abraham, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The event is being held in April to commemorate the annual YWCA Stand Against Racism as well as bring community organizations together. The event includes a potluck dinner and group discussion. For more information, call the YWCA at 488-2237.
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Board Of Health To Meet Today
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Board of Health will meet at 6 p.m. today in the fourth-floor conference room in the Hall R. Clothier Building, Mayville. For more information, call the county public health director’s office at 753-4590.
Benefit Planned For Saturday
ASHVILLE – The LLAMA Club, Route 474, Ashville, will hold a spaghetti dinner benefit from 2-8 p.m. Saturday for Steve Donelson, a lifelong Panama resident who was hospitalized in Erie and in Pittsburgh for an extended period of time, having undergone emergency surgery and an extensive recovery period. The benefit will help the family meet the medical expenses. The benefit will include live music, giveaways and silent auction. Donations for the silent auction and giveaway are still being accepted.
Gerry To Hold Cleanup Day
The town of Gerry, village of Sinclairville and town of Charlotte will be hosting a cleanup day Saturday. People who want to volunteer their time can meet at the Sinclairville Village Hall on Lester Street in Sinclairville at 9 a.m. Municipal officials provide gloves, garbage bags and maps for choosing an area to clean up. Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and wear bright reflective clothing. There will be coffee and doughnuts available at the village hall in Sinclairville. Any questions, contact Recia Myers, Gerry town clerk, at 985-4715.
Parks Group
To Meet Today
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will hold its monthly meeting today at 6 p.m. at Chautauqua Suites in conjunction with a Greenway Plan and Economic Initiative Development discussion. The public is welcome to attend.
SWCS Class Of 1973 To Meet
The SWCS class of 1973 has scheduled its 40th class reunion to be held at Shaggy’s See-Zurh House in Bemus Point, the evening of July 6. On Facebook go to: 1973 SWCS 40th Class Reunion event site. If you are a 1973 graduate or parent of a graduate, pass this information on to out-of-town graduates. For questions, contact Lori Johnson at Lori.johnson1123@gmail.com or 925-487-0840. The class is looking for many other fellow graduates and teachers from 1973 to attend.
Dinner Theater Event Is Friday
New Beginnings Fellowship United Methodist Church, 1427 Warren & Jamestown Blvd., Jamestown, will host the dinner theater “Trial by Error” by Bette Dale Moore at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, 1 and 6 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Dinner includes chicken and biscuits and all the fixings and pie for dessert. The cost of the nonrefundable ticket is $5 per person. A love offering will also be taken. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations, call Sandy Kreutz at 665-3524. “Trial by Error” is a who done it melodrama western set in Dust Valley in the early 1900s. Audience participation will help with finding out who to blame for the robbery and kidnapping.
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Board Of Health To Meet Thursday
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Board of Health will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. in the HRC fourth-floor conference room in Mayville. The meeting will include a review of property transfer procedures by Bill Boria, water resource specialist. Tentative remaining 2013 meeting dates are July 25 and Oct. 24. For more information, call 753-4314.
Busti Group To Meet Thursday
The Busti-Hamlet Development Group will be meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Busti Fire Department, 886 Mill Road, Busti. The public is welcome to attend.
Thrift Shop Has New Items
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 409 Pine St., Jamestown, is overflowing with new items, including high-end ladies golf shoes, apparel and scrubs. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Donated items are received on those days as well as 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Proceeds from the shop, which is run by volunteers from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, RSVP and the community, are donated to local outreach programs.
Westside Women To Meet For Lunch
Carolyn Barber, Christina Jones, Elaine Damsteegt, Waneta Melquist and Shirley Edgren will host the Westside Women’s lunch and meeting beginning at noon on Friday in the Bethel Lutheran Church. Marilyn Ryan-Piper will present a musical program on piano. Donations of clothing and food for the food pantry will be accepted.
Benefit Concert Is Saturday
On Saturday, local band Teachers, Preachers … and Trent will perform a benefit concert for Southwestern High School’s Aftergrad Party. The show starts at 7 p.m. TPT is made up of local musicians and will be playing classic and pop hits from the 1970s to today. The band’s lineup consists of Adam Rohler on vocals and keyboards, Justin Joyner on vocals and guitar, Jay Baehr on guitars and vocals, Scott Lumia on bass guitar, Michael Tuccio on drums and Trent Stafford on lead guitar. Tickets for the show are available at Southwestern’s main office. The cost of pre-sale tickets are $6, or at the door for $8.
Driving Course Begins Thursday
WESTFIELD – The YWCA Westfield will host an AARP-sponsored safe driving course from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The course is open to the general public, AARP membership is not required. The cost is $17 for AARP members, $19 for all others. Those completing the course maybe eligible for a discount on their automobile insurance premium. Pre-payment is requested. Checks or money orders made payable to AARP and mailed to the YWCA , 58 S. Portage St. Westfield, NY 14787. Pre-registration is required by calling the YWCA at 326-2011.
Planning Board Meeting Cancelled
FALCONER – The village of Falconer Planning Board meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.
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Ross Grange To Meet Today
Ross Grange will meet today at the Falcon’s Nest Banquet Hall with members of the Falconer Central School Board presenting the program. A tureen supper will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program and business meeting. Those attending should bring a dish to share. Place settings and beverages will be furnished. The annual baking contest will also be held. Members should bring six baking powder biscuits on a plate and include the recipe. No mixes please. Winning entry will enter the county Grange contest at a later date. The community is invited to attend the meal and program.
JCC Shipwrecks Program Set
Shipwrecks of Lake Erie: Fire, Storm, and Collision will be explored Tuesday at Jamestown Community College. The non-credit program begins at 7 p.m. in the Carnahan Center. Tuition is $19. To register, call JCC’s Center for Continuing Education, 338-1005. Mike and Georgeann Wachter, divers who have published books on Lake Erie shipwrecks, will outline the military and commercial vessels that have been lost on the lake since the 1700s. According to the Wachters, Lake Erie may have the largest concentration of shipwrecks per square mile of any body of water in the world.
TEA Party To Meet Tuesday
LAKEWOOD – Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots will hold its next general meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday at the Lakewood American Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood. Featured speaker will be Budd Schroeder of the Shooters Committee on Political Education. Schroeder will address the attack on, and erosion of, the right of the people to bear arms. Also, information will be presented on the Common Core state standards. Additionally, the issues of hydrofracking and UN Agenda 21 will be addressed. The public is urged to attend.
Ripley BOE To Hold Meeting
RIPLEY – The Ripley Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday to vote on the BOCES administrative budget and elect BOCES board members. The meeting will be in the district office at Ripley Central School. The public is welcome to attend.
Falconer BOE To Meet Tuesday
FALCONER – Falconer Central School Board of Education will conduct a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday for the BOCES administrative budget and election of BOCES board members.
Day Care Center To Hold Meeting
The Christ First Church Rise and Shine Day Care Center located on the corner of Buffalo Street and Lakeview Avenue in Jamestown will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the church. With plans to open in September of this year, the center will be available to 13 children ages 3-5 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Anyone wanting information is invited to attend the open house or contact the church at 664-5803.
SWCS Board To Meet Tuesday
The Southwestern Central School Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct school business.
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Lineup Changes For Comedy Show
There has been a change in the acts for tonight’s Wits n’ Giggles comedy show at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena. The show, taking place in the upstairs Arena Club from 6-9 p.m., will now feature co-headliners, Matt Bergman and Dan Mahoney. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for seating and drinks while food orders will be taken starting at 6:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets for the comedy series are $12 today, and are available at the JSBA Box Office located at 319 W. Third St. in Jamestown, by phone at 484-2624 or online at jamestownarena.com.
Lakewood Legion To Host Band
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood American Legion is hosting the Rustic Ramblers tonight from 7-11 p.m. The regular dinner menu featuring a prime rib special will be available. Reservations are appreciated by calling 763-1286.
Food Handler Class Planned
The next Chautauqua County Certified Food Handler Class will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, May 10, in the Chautauqua Suites, 215 West Lake Road, Mayville, NY 14757. Registration and sign-in is 12:30-1 p.m. Preregistration is required; call 753-4693. The cost is $35 for profit; $20 for nonprofit.
Blood Drive Set For Saturday
ELLINGTON – A Community Blood Bank blood drive will be held at the Ellington Fire Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Early registration is available by calling Alyssa at 287-2038. Those who donate will be entered to win one of 10 Ellington Fire Department barbecue dinner certificates.
Church To Hold Spaghetti Dinner
FALCONER – Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Falconer will host a spaghetti dinner Sunday from 12:30-4 p.m. Gluten-free dinners will be available. Take-out dinners are also available. The church is handicapped-accessible. There will be a free will offering to support youth camp.
Legion To Host 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 legion will have a full buffet with eggs, home fries, sausage, ham, French toast, Sausage gravy and Danish or a 777 three-egg omelet for only $6/adult, $3/kids 10 and under. Hours are 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Legion Offers Herring Breakfast
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg American Legion will host a spring herring breakfast from 8-11 a.m. on Sunday. The cost is $7. Eggs with ham or sausage will also be available for $6. Proceeds will be used to support functions at the legion post.
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SWAN Day Event Is Saturday
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is holding the third annual SWAN Day Art Market, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Female artists and crafters are invited to reserve a 4–foot-by-6-foot space for a $20 donation and participate in our SWAN Day Art Market. Artists are responsible for their own tables and set up. Contact SWAN@infinityperformingarts.org to sign up or call 664-0991. For more details, visit facebook.com/events/300125486783289/. There will also be a lunchtime lecture on the history of women in the arts presented at the Reg Studio Theater by Deb Eck and “Comfort Zone,” an art exhibit by Audrey Dowling will be the featured show at the 3rd on 3rd Gallery.
Chess Event Planned Today
Signups for the Jamestown City Chess Championship will be held today at 5 p.m. at the Jamestown YMCA. A round-robin tournament will follow. Time limit will be game or 90 moves per player. Entry fee is $10 and U.S. chess membership is required. Daniel Miraglia is the defending champion.
Household Items Being Accepted
The Community Outreach at First Lutheran Church, Chandler and Center streets, is currently accepting donations of small household items and clothing, in good condition. Items should be dropped off during regular center hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Annual Auction Set For Friday
Independent Railroaders will host the annual auction night at Friday’s meeting in the First Lutheran Church, 120 Chandler St., Jamestown. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m.. Members can buy or sell at no charge. Non-members are welcome to buy at no charge and sell for a fee of $3. Because of limited time, group like items together and use minimum bid or bid your item up to save time. For more information, contact Dave Shaw at 763-6211.
Free Family Movie Night Set
Christ First United Methodist Church, corner of Buffalo and Lakeview, Jamestown will host a free family movie night on Saturday. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The movie will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Pizza, soft drinks and fresh popped popcorn will be available. For more information, call 664-5803.
Fredonia To Show Documentaries
FREDONIA – Five critically acclaimed documentaries that examine major environmental issues will be presented during the Earth Week Environmental Film Series at the State University at Fredonia on Saturday at 101 Jewett Hall. The films, selected based on their ability to raise awareness of the breadth of sustainability issues, their respective topics and screen times are: “For The Next 7 Generations,” about healing Earth, noon; “Bitter Seeds,” GMOs and food issues, 2 p.m.; “Trashed,” over-consumption, 4 p.m.; “Plastic Shores,” plastic pollution, 6 p.m.; and “Chasing Ice,” global climate change, 8 p.m. Admission to all films is free and open to the public. The series is sponsored by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Environmental Fund and NRG.
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Outdoor Club To Clean Up Roads
On Saturday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will take part in the Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania at two area roads. One team will meet at 10 a.m. at the Morrison Trail parking lot and trailhead on Route 59 to clean a section of Route 59. For more information call Pat or John Shinaberger in Bradford at 814-368-6728. A second team will meet at Sandstone Springs to clean a section of Hearts Content Road. For more information call Bill Massa at 814-723-2568. Safety vests, gloves, and trash bags will be provided. On Sunday, club members will hike five miles in the Elijah Run area to an overlook of Kinzua Bay. Participants will meet at Howes True Value at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Cheryl Kitner in Meadville at 814-795-4622.
Frewsburg Girls To Host Can Drive
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg girls softball team will hold a can drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Frewsburg High School parking lot. Players will also be collecting house to house in town. Donations are appreciated.
Rap Session Set For Saturday
The Chautauqua Region Multiple Sclerosis Rap Group will hold its monthly ”rap session” from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday 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.
Library To Show Movie Today
FREWSBURG – Myers Memorial Library, Frewsburg, will show ”Black Beauty” as the free monthly movie at 3 and 6 p.m. today. The movie is an adaptation of the Anna Sewell novel told from the horse’s point of view. It is rated G and runs for 88 minutes. The event is sponsored by the Frewsburg Pharmacy.
Infinity To Hold SWAN Day
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will hold the third annual SWAN Day Art Market, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Female artists and crafters of all mediums are invited to reserve a 4-by-6 space for $20 and participate in the SWAN Day Art Market. Artists are responsible for their own tables and set up. Contact SWAN@infinityperformingarts.org to sign up or call 664-0991 for more details. On Saturday, there will also be a lunchtime lecture on the history of women in the arts presented at the Reg Studio Theater by Deb Eck, and “Comfort Zone” an art exhibit by Audrey Dowling will be the featured show at the 3rd on 3rd Gallery; both events are directly across the street from Infinity. Support Women Artists Now Day is an international celebration designed to showcase the power and diversity of women’s creativity.
Thule Lodge To Meet Saturday
BEMUS POINT – The Thule Lodge, 4123 Pancake Hill Road, will meet Saturday at the lodge. Jeff Anderson, chairman, will conduct the business meeting beginning at 2 p.m. and refreshments will be served following the meeting. All members are welcome to attend. The Thule Lodge serves to preserve the Swedish heritage through events and activities. New members are welcome.
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300 Club Dinner On Saturday
FALCONER – The Falconer Vac Shop Relay for Life team, will be hosting its third annual 300 Club on Saturday from 6-10 p.m. at the Falconer Moose, 11 S. Dow St. Tickets are $20 each and are good for a couple and include dinner and drinks. Purchasing a ticket also enters you into a drawing that you can win one of 36 different cash prizes. Tickets are available for sale at the Falconer Vac Shop and the Falconer Moose or by calling 397-1894. There will be a 50/50 drawing and a Chinese auction. Proceeds go to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event that is being held on June 8.
Dinner, Auction To Benefit CAP
CHAUTAUQUA – The Child Advocacy Program will host the third annual Diamond Dinner Auction on Saturday at Chautauqua Golf Club, 4731 West Lake Road, Chautauqua. Cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7 p.m. The dinner is $60 for one ticket or $100 for two. Call 338-9844 to order tickets or for more information, visit capjustice.org.
Church To Hold Swiss Steak Meal
CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, Main Street, will hold a swiss steak dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The meal includes a beverage and homemade desserts. The cost is a donation of $8 for adults; $5 for children. Family pricing is available.
Expo To Assist Home Buyers
A home ownership expo to help first-time home buyers will take place on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at the Jamestown Renaissance Center, 119 W. Third St. The expo is sponsored by Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. and Jamestown Renaissance Corporation. Parking and admission are free. The expo is designed to assist first-time home buyers in Chautauqua County with the long list of issues every individual may encounter when buying a home. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with experts in the field of home ownership to answer all of their questions. Representatives from area banks, including Lakeshore Savings Bank and M&T Bank, will be present to answer questions and share their mortgage products. Local real estate brokers from Key Real Estate, Real Living Avista, and Century 21 will also showcase their listings and agent services.
Church To Serve Goulash Meal
Dewittville-Hartfield United Methodist Church, corner of Route 430 and Meadows Road, Dewittville, will host a “gourmet goulash” dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Included will be a tossed salad, roll, dessert and beverage. The cost is a $7 donation. Proceeds from the dinner will go toward the church’s two-year commitment to help support Aly Houser, of Sinclairville, as she embarks on a mission as a field ministry associate in Uganda.
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Hula Hoop Class Starts Today
Chautauqua’s Got Talent finalist Lindsey Hinger will host hula hoop classes beginning today at 6 p.m. Classes will be held in the Metro Studio at the Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St. in Jamestown. Classes will range from beginners to intermediate, and participants of all ages, shapes and sizes are welcome. Classes will provide hoops for use or sale, and the classes are $10 per session or $8 for all classes if paid in advance. For more information call 814-873-6659, visit www.alectrona.com or search for “Hula Hoop Classes by Lindsey Hinger” on Facebook.
Equine Advisory To Meet Tonight
LITTLE VALLEY – The next meeting of the Cattaraugus County Equine Advisory Committee will be today at 7 p.m. in the Large Committee Room, third floor, County Center, 303 Court St., Little Valley. The board will discuss a vacancy on the board, hear committee reports and update the topic of growing the equestrian economy in Cattaraugus County.
Antique Auto Club To Meet
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.
First Presbyterian To Host Sale
WESTFIELD – The First Presbyterian Church Women’s Association, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, will hold a spring rummage sale from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday with a bag sale from 1-2 p.m.
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Fire Auxiliary
To Meet Today
BUSTI – The Busti Fire Department Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. today to organize and clean the kitchen. The regular monthly meeting will follow at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring items to this meeting for the spring theme basket that will be taken to the county Firefighters Auxiliary meeting on May 1 at the Ripley Fire Department. Any member wishing to attend the Ripley meeting should contact an officer today. Also, plans for the Auxiliary Fashion Show to be held on Sunday, May 19, will be discussed and finalized.
Frewsburg To Discuss Budget
FREWSBURG – Today at 6:30 p.m. the Frewsburg Central School District will have a public budget session to go over the school’s 2013-14 budget process and to answer any questions. This meeting will be held in the Middle/High School Library and the public is welcome to attend.
Lupus Alliance Meeting Is May 8
CHEEKTOWAGA – The Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York will hold a New Patient Orientation meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in the Lupus Alliance office, 3871 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga. The meeting is open to all newly diagnosed lupus patients, their families and friends. Current literature will be available, a video will be shown and a question and answer period will follow. There is no charge to attend but reservations are required; call the Lupus Alliance at 835-7161.
SAVMP Meeting To Be Held
CHAUTAUQUA – The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development is asking for the public’s help in managing Chautauqua Lake’s plants. A public participation meeting on the Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan for Chautauqua Lake has been scheduled for Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Chautauqua Institution Golf Course Club House. All area residents are encouraged to attend.
JCA Concert Is Thursday At Reg
The Jamestown Concert Association’s fifth concert of its 2012-13 season will be Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Reg Lenna Civic Center. Symphony Syracuse will perform with Julian Schwarz as cello soloist. Individual tickets are $25, $7.50 for college students and free for students 18 and under attending with a paid adult. For more information visit jamestownconcertassociation.org.
Rummage Sale Is Friday In Ellington
ELLINGTON – A rummage sale will be held Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a bag sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ellington United Methodist Church, Main Street, Ellington. For more information, call Joyce at 287-3461.
UMC Rummage Sale To Be Held
SOUTH DAYTON – The South Dayton United Methodist Church, 328 Pine St., South Dayton, will hold a giant rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday with a bag sale beginning at noon Saturday. A bake sale will also be featured both days.
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Fundraiser To Be Held Today
A fundraiser for the Aaron Swanson AMVETS Auxiliary Post 777 will be held today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bob Evans, 2798 N. Main St., Jamestown. Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of sales when a flyer is presented. Flyers will be at the restaurant and at Herman Kent Post 777.
Historical Society To Meet Tonight
FREWSBURG – The Carroll Historical Society will meet today for their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Postmaster Donna Spencer of the Frewsburg post office will speak on the history of the Frewsburg office and the future of the U.S. Postal Service. The public is invited to attend. The group meets in the building behind the Carroll Town Hall, 5 Main St., Frewsburg.
Brush Disposal Sites To Open
FALCONER – The village of Falconer will open their brush disposal site beginning Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and continuing every other week until Oct. 1. The village of Celoron site will be open beginning today following the same schedule as last year until Sept. 30.
Board Meeting Date Changed
SOUTH DAYTON – The meeting of the Pine Valley Central School Board of Education has been changed to April 23. Meetings start at 7 p.m. and are held in the board conference room in the elementary school.
CCIDA Board To Meet Tuesday
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the IDA offices, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown. The Chautauqua Regional Industrial Development Corporation will meet directly following the CCIDA meeting. The Chautauqua County Capital Resource Corporation board will meet directly following that. The public is welcome to attend.
‘Celebrate Life’ Event Is Tuesday
Tuesday is the sixth annual National Healthcare Decisions Day. This is a national day set aside to encourage everyone age 18 and older to have family discussions about personal values and beliefs, to choose a spokesperson, and to complete a health care proxy and/or a living will noting their decisions. Hospice and Palliative Care Chautauqua County is hosting “Celebrate Life, with the Gift of a Plan” on Tuesday from 1-6 p.m. at their office at 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood. This is an opportunity to receive free health care proxy and living will information and assistance. Door prizes, a grand prize drawing and refreshments are included in this “Gift of a Plan” Open House. It’s extremely difficult for families and caregivers to make decisions for loved ones who’ve become too ill to make their own decisions. Area residents are encouraged to make a plan, talk to their loved ones and give the celebration of life gift. More information is available by contacting Cara Seekings at the Hospice and Palliative Care Chautauqua County office at 338-0033.
Library To Hold Toddler Time
The Clymer-French Creek Free Library will be having Toddler Time for 18 months to 3 year olds, every Saturday in May, at 11-11:45 a.m.. For more information, contact the Library at 355-8823.
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Spaghetti Dinner Set For Sunday
SINCLAIRVILLE – A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held at noon Sunday in the Sinclairville Fire Hall dining room to help raise money for the Dewyea family of Sinclairville. Bill and Sue Dewyea have had many expenses due to their illnesses, and Dewyea died in January. This leaves expenses for his wife which need to be paid. Mrs. Dewyea continues her battle with illness. The benefit dinner will help with some of the financial burden. The dinner will include a full spaghetti dinner. The public is welcome to attend. Pre-sale tickets for the dinner may be purchased from dinner chairpersons Bob Clark or Bill Hulett. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
All-You-Can Eat Breakfast Sunday
ELLINGTON – An all-you-can eat breakfast sponsored by The Ellington Town Picnic Association will be held from 8-11 a.m. Sunday at the Ellington Fire Hall. The breakfast includes: pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, assorted pastries, coffee, hot chocolate, juice and milk. The cost is $8 for adults, and $4.50 for children 12 and under. There is no charge for children under 3.
Library Week Begins Sunday
The Fluvanna Free Library will host a variety of events during National Library Week, April 14-20. Children will receive a sticker sheet and bookmark for entering the coloring contest, which will have a stuffed animal as the grand prize. Entries need to be received by April 20 with coloring sheets available at the library. Adults can enter a “Can you guess the author?” contest with a $10 prize to be used at Novel Destination. Also overdue items can be returned at no charge next week. For more information, contact the library 487-1773.
Masonic Lodge To Host Dinner
FREWSBURG – The Carroll Masonic Lodge, Frewsburg will hold its annual spaghetti dinner from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. The meal includes salad, bread, coffee or water and dessert. The cost is $8 for adults; $5 for children. Proceeds will go toward the annual scholarship.
City Roads Closed For Work
Jeffrey Lehman, Jamestown DPW director, said that Lakeview Avenue, from Newton Avenue to Falconer Street, is now closed to through traffic until further notice to facilitate road reconstruction. Motorists must use alternate routes of travel and, as always, motorists should use extra caution while driving near this and other construction areas.
Westfield To Flush Hydrants
WESTFIELD – The village of Westfield will be flushing hydrants in the water district during the weeks of April 15 through May 10, Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flushing will start at the highest point (southern end of the village) and proceed to the lowest point. The water will be slightly discolored and caution should be taken with regard to washing clothes. The water will not be unsafe to drink. For more information, call the Water Department at 326-2832.
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Benefit Planned For Fire Chief
FREWSBURG – Friends of 34-year-old Gerry Fire Chief Carl Fransen are holding a benefit auction Saturday beginning at noon at the Frewsburg Firemen’s Grounds. The event will include a bake sale, giveaway and Chinese auction in addition to the live auction. David E. Miller Paintings donated an original painting that will be part of the live auction. Refreshments will be available. For more information or to make donations, call Kim at 665-9323, Duane at 665-0830, Bev at 664-1711 or Fred at 665-9899.
Spring Cleanup Is Saturday
CONEWANGO – The annual Rutledge Rural Cemetery, Seager Hill Road, spring cleanup will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Participants should take tools. For more information, call 985-4269.
Junior Falcons To Host Dinner
FALCONER – The Falconer Junior Falcons are having a chicken dinner fundraiser at the Falconer Moose on Saturday from 4-7:30 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Falconer Junior Falcons football program. Tickets are available at the Falconer Moose the day of the event. Tickets are $8 per dinner. Eat-in or take-out is available.
Lot Owners Meeting Planned
The Ivory Cemetery Lot Owners annual meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Ivory Baptist Church. Refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in the care and operation of the cemetery is encouraged to attend.
Artists Group To
Meet Saturday
The Chautauqua County Porcelain Artists will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday in Christ First United Methodist Church. Laurie Wilcox will give devotions. Heidi Bird will teach a lesson on painting beavers. Members attending should take a piece of porcelain, paints and a sandwich and are reminded to furnish pieces of painted porcelain for the May exhibit in the Lakewood Library.
Shape Up Camp Begins Saturday
The Jamestown YMCA will be offering a six-week Shape Up for Summer Boot Camp beginning Saturday. Classes will meet Mondays from 5:40-6:40 a.m. and Saturdays from 8:15-9:15 a.m. No equipment needed. For more information, visit or call the Jamestown YMCA, 101 E. Fourth St., 664-2802.
Pinterest Event Set For Thursday
On Thursday, April 18, YWCA Jamestown will be holding a Pinterest event from 6-8 p.m. in YWCA’s Auditorium located at the corner of Fourth and Main streets in Jamestown. Participants will enjoy food and drinks, along with “Pin it, Make it, Take it” sessions: craft, home decor, upcycling and beauty, and a chance at door prizes. The cost is $30 per person ($20 for YWCA Jamestown members). RSVP YWCA Jamestown by today. For more information, visit ywcaofjamestown.com or call 488-2237. All proceeds benefit YWCA Jamestown programs.
Rodeo Seniors To Meet Today
GERRY – The Gerry Rodeo City Senior Citizens will meet today at noon in the United Methodist Church for a luncheon and program. Those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to pass and their own table setting. Following the luncheon, a musical program by Cecil Miller will be presented. New members are always welcome.
Gardening Film Showing Set
The documentary, “A Community of Gardeners,” by Cintia Cabib will be shown Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Fireplace Room at the Prendergast Library with discussion to follow. The movie is sponsored and presented by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, with Peter Lombardi, director, and Mary Maxwell, Neighborhood Project associate. The event is free and open to the public.
Dialogues Show Begins Saturday
Dialogues, a half-hour television program produced by Mark Kiyak from the State University at Fredonia, will air starting at 3 and 9 p.m. starting Saturday and ending April 19. Hosted by Tina Zboch, the program will feature guest Hannah Farley. Farley is a senior at SUNY Fredonia and is president of the local Campus Climate Challenge and is the new Gleaning Project Coordinator for Chautauqua County Rural Ministry. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.
Falconer Seniors To Meet Monday
FALCONER – The Falconer Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 22, in the Town of Ellicott Building, North Work Street, Falconer. Members should take an appetizer. Coffee and tea will be served. Lucio and Muriel Casas will present a program on flowers and plants from Peru and Chile.
Easter Egg Hunt Set For Saturday
GERRY – The town of Gerry will hold their Easter egg hunt Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Gerry Town Park, Wilson Street.
Kent Post To Host Dinner Event
CELORON – The American Legion Herman Kent Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave., will host a spring fling party and big band dinner dance on Saturday. Dinners are served beginning at 5:30 p.m. The dance will be from 8-11:30 p.m. Reservations are required; call 483-0777. Music will be provided by Razz and an 18-piece big band. Various dance contests will be held and prizes will be awarded.
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Rodeo Seniors To Meet Today
GERRY – The Gerry Rodeo City Senior Citizens will meet today at noon in the United Methodist Church for a luncheon and program. Those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to pass and their own table setting. Following the luncheon, a musical program by Cecil Miller will be presented. New members are always welcome.
Gardening Film Showing Set
The documentary, “A Community of Gardeners,” by Cintia Cabib will be shown Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Fireplace Room at the Prendergast Library with discussion to follow. The movie is sponsored and presented by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, with Peter Lombardi, director, and Mary Maxwell, Neighborhood Project associate. The event is free and open to the public.
Dialogues Show Begins Saturday
Dialogues, a half-hour television program produced by Mark Kiyak from the State University at Fredonia, will air starting at 3 and 9 p.m. starting Saturday and ending April 19. Hosted by Tina Zboch, the program will feature guest Hannah Farley. Farley is a senior at SUNY Fredonia and is president of the local Campus Climate Challenge and is the new Gleaning Project Coordinator for Chautauqua County Rural Ministry. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.
Falconer Seniors To Meet Monday
FALCONER – The Falconer Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 22, in the Town of Ellicott Building, North Work Street, Falconer. Members should take an appetizer. Coffee and tea will be served. Lucio and Muriel Casas will present a program on flowers and plants from Peru and Chile.
Easter Egg Hunt Set For Saturday
GERRY – The town of Gerry will hold their Easter egg hunt Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Gerry Town Park, Wilson Street.
Post 777 To Host Dinner Event
CELORON – The American Legion Herman Kent Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave., will host a spring fling party and big band dinner dance on Saturday. Dinners are served beginning at 5:30 p.m. The dance will be from 8-11:30 p.m. Reservations are required; call 483-0777. Music will be provided by Razz and an 18-piece big band. Various dance contests will be held and prizes will be awarded.
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Carroll Seniors To Meet Monday
FREWSBURG – The Carroll Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Frewsburg American Legion Building for a soup and sandwich luncheon. The cost is $5 per person and reservations must be made by Thursday by calling Mary Himes at 569-6110. The luncheon will be followed by the regular meeting at 1 p.m. with the Nominating Committee announcing the new slate of officers for the upcoming year.
Junior Falcons To Meet Thursday
The Falconer Junior Falcons will have an open board meeting on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be at the Falconer Moose Lodge.
Outdoor Club To Hike Thursday
On Thursday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike five miles on the trails in the Cornplanter State Forest near Tionesta. Participants will meet at the trailhead at 1:30 p.m. From Tionesta, cross the Allegheny River on the Route 36 Bridge. Turn right on the other side of the river and drive north two miles on Route 36 north. Turn right on Neiltown Road and drive one mile to the Cornplanter sign and parking area. For more information call Charlene James at 814-463-7394 or by cell phone at 814-516-6595. On Sunday, club members will hike 4.5 miles on the Tracy Ridge Trail System and the North Country Trail. Participants will meet at Howe’s True Value at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Bob Gregersen at 814723-9607 or by cell phone at 814-779-3631.
Ripley Board To Meet Thursday
RIPLEY – A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Ripley Central School District will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Distance Learning Room, of the Ripley Central School, for the purpose of any and all items that come before the board.
Anniversary Event Planned
An open house celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary for Bill and Donna Lesansky will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday in the North Harmony Senior Center. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the event which is being given by their family.
TOPS Members Weigh In, To Meet
Twenty-four TOPS 721 Jamestown members weighed in recently, and best losers were Steve Crawford, TOPS, who received free dues and Janice Eckberg, KOPS. Jackie Anderson, Mary Gould and Darrylin Sperry were prize winners. Punch card winners were Pat Smith, Cindy Williams and Mary Moore. Connie Foyeq presented a program on exercise. The thought is that we are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. Chapter weigh-in is 8:30-9:30 a.m. each Thursday, followed by a meeting, in the Kidder United Methodist Church, corner of South Main Street and Cole Avenue. For more information, call 763-4626.
Frewsburg Board To Meet Thursday
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg Central School board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the middle/high school library. The public is welcome to attend.
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Society Of Artists To Meet Tuesday
The Chautauqua County Society of Artists will be meeting on Tuesday at the home of Suzette Paduano, 568 Hoag Road, Ashville. Paduano is a well-known area photographer and a long-time member of the society. She will be giving a presentation on how to photograph artwork for prints and digitalizing. Each member is requested to bring along their own camera and one piece of artwork as Paduano will be individually instructing how to get the best results from your camera. Also on the agenda for the April meeting will be planning for the July “Art in the Park” and the schedule for displaying art for the coming year. New members are always welcome to join the society and participate in the monthly meetings. A different tutorial, lesson or lecture will be included with each meeting. For more information, visit www.chautauquacountysocietyofartists.com.
AARP To Tour Train Station
Jamestown AARP invites the community to meet with them at the Jamestown train depot on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. for a free tour conducted by Lee Harkness, manager.
Secretaries To Tour Observatory
FREWSBURG – The Southern Tier Legal Secretaries will tour the Martz Observatory in Frewsburg at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Dinner will follow in Miller’s Grove, Frewsburg. For more information, contact Connie Cobbe at 640-8119.
Series To Begin Thursday At JCC
Starting Your Online Business, a series for individuals interested in creating and managing an online enterprise, begins Thursday at Jamestown Community College. The program is sponsored by JCC’s Center for Continuing Education, the Small Business Development Center and the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. Classes meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays through May 30. Tuition is $117. To register, call JCC at 338-1005. Heather Carlson Chopra, who will conduct the series, created an online business, Laken & Lila, in 2008. Product development, branding, potential audience, tracking success, website development and marketing techniques are among the topics she will present.
Boards To
Discuss Merger
BROCTON – The boards of education of Brocton Central School and Westfield Academy and Central School will hold a special joint meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Brocton Central School auditorium. The boards will discuss a proposed merger between the districts. The public is welcome to attend.
Grand Opening To Be Held
A grand opening celebration will be happening from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Chautauqua Pools & Spas. Kim Blanchard and LeighAnn Eklund, Chautauqua Pools & Spas managers, will be hosting the grand opening to welcome people to the business’ new location, 1739 Foote Ave., Ext. There will be specials on store items such as chemicals, toys, accessories and hot tubs. There will also be special discounts on above-ground pools. There will be free hamburgers and hot dogs. There will be a drawing for a $100 store gift certificate.
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Registration Set For Tuesday
The Jamestown Seventh-day Adventist School will hold school registration from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information, call 484-2065 or visit the website jamestownschool.org.
Cemetery Group Plans Meeting
CHANDLERS VALLEY, Pa. – The Chandlers Valley Cemetery Association will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the Chandlers Valley Community Center Building.
JPS Board Sets Agenda
The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education will meet Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, the board will meet at 6 p.m. and is expected to move into executive session for “matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person.” They will return to regular session to adjourn the meeting. The board will then meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the board room at 197 Martin Road. Items on the agenda include discussion of the 2012-13 budget and approval of superintendent search committees. The public is welcome to attend.
Speaker Series To Resume
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Historical Society Guest Speaker Series continues on Tuesday. The evening will feature Walter Gunther, corrections officer, giving a talk about the history of the office of the sheriff, from the early days of English history until today in Chautauqua County. The event will be held at the historical society on Alburtus Avenue in Bemus Point beginning at 7 p.m.
Salamanca IDA Board To Gather
SALAMANCA – The Salamanca Industrial Development Agency will hold its monthly board meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the large boardroom at City Hall, 225 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca.
Support Group Plans Dinner
The Breast Cancer Support Group will meet Wednesday, at Friendly’s. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the meeting is at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Karl Sisson. Sisson, WCA Hospital director of development, will share about the opening of WCA Hospital’s new Emergency Department, highlight upcoming breast cancer-related events, including Pink the Rink with the Jamestown Ironmen during the playoffs, the Hits For A Cure Little League baseball game in Gerry on Sunday, June 9, Pink the Park with the Jamestown Jammers on Saturday, June 29, at Diethrick Park, and the LINKS Pink Walk on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Chautauqua Mall, as well as discuss the WCA Foundation, including the LINKS Charity Cancer Care Fund.
RV?Show To Begin Thursday
SALAMANCA – The second annual Western New York and Pennsylvania RV Show will open at the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11 and continue until 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14. More than 150 RVs will be on display. Hours for the show are Thursday from 1-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.alleganyrvshow.com.
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Expect Water Issues Today
LAKEWOOD – Two water valve replacements taking place today in Lakewood will cause discolored water in most of the village all day and into this evening. In addition, customers in the vicinity of the valve replacements will be without water between 8:30 a.m. and noon today. Water will be shut off on Terrace between Lakeview and Chautauqua north to the lake; and on New York and Pennsylvania avenues between Terrace and Summit. BPU employees will replace water valves on Terrace Avenue at New York and Pennsylvania avenues.
Development Group To Meet
The Busti-Hamlet Development Group will be meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Busti Fire Department, 886 Mill Road, Busti. The public is welcome to attend.
Juneteenth Plans Vendor Show
The Jamestown Juneteenth Committee will hold its inaugural vendor showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center, corner of Third and Washington streets. Vendors include Pampered Chef, Thirty One Gifts, Tupperware, Tastefully simple, Wine Shop at Home, Wildtree, Paparazzi Accessories, Party-Lite Candles, Silpada Designs, Beauti Control, So Very Shari, TamMarie Designs, Lisa P’s Kreatives &T, It Works, Blessings Unlimited, Christy’s Creations and JoAnna – Fused Glassed Pendants.
Exercise Classes Begin Monday
CHAUTAUQUA – Chautauqua Health and Fitness, located in the Turner Community Center at Chautauqua Institution on Route 394, is offering several group exercise classes this spring. Classes include morning, evening and Saturday cycling sessions, Pilates, kickboxing, and a water workout class in the Turner Community Pool. Classes begin Monday and will run for eight or nine weeks. For fee information or to register for programs, call Chautauqua Health and Fitness at 357-6430 or visit fitness.ciweb.org.
YMCA To Offer Youth Karate
The Jamestown YMCA will offer youth karate for students ages 5 to 15 years and adult karate starting Tuesday through June 6. The classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for youth and 5:30-7 p.m. for adults. Christina Kebort, a seventh-degree blackbelt in Shotokan Karate, will teach students self-esteem, respect, confidence, discipline and self-defense. She has more than 13 years experience in the karate arena. The youth class cost is $40 for YMCA Members and $60 for potential members, and the adult class cost is $40 for YMCA Members and $65 for potential members. Visit jamestownymca.org or call 664-2802 for more information.
Lakewood Board To Meet Monday
LAKEWOOD – The public hearing for the tentative budget for the village of Lakewood will be held at 6:45 p.m. Monday. The village’s annual organizational meeting will be happening during the same meeting.
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Blood Drives Planned
The American Red Cross will host several blood drives this month. They are as follows: Friday at the Chautauqua Mall from 12:30-5:30 p.m.; April 15 at Blessed Mary Angela RC Church from noon to 6 p.m.; April 19 at Buster Brown Bean Co., Fredonia, from 1-6 p.m.; April 20 at Lakewood Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; April 24 at Stanley Hose Co., Sherman, from 2-8 p.m.; and April 26 at Buster Brown Bean Co., from 1-6 p.m.
Board Of Health To Meet Today
ALLEGANY – The next meeting of the Cattaraugus County Board of Health has been scheduled for today at noon. The meeting will be held at the St. Bonaventure Clubhouse Restaurant, Route 417, Allegany. For more information, call 701-3398 or email kamanners@cattco.org.
Training Sessions Begin Monday
The St. Susan Center will provide training sessions for volunteers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tours will also be available. If interested, visit the center at 31 Water St., Jamestown, or call 664-2253, ext. 4. Volunteers served 98,094 meals in 2012.
Benefit Planned For Sunday
A benefit for Joey Weise of Jamestown will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at The Q, 104 W. Second St., Jamestown. Friends are raising money to help Weise pay bills after complications from a sinus surgery in February. A main artery in his sinus area ruptured, making risky surgery necessary. Admission for the adults-only event is $8 and includes a pasta dinner, Chinese auction and bake sale. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Felony. Donations are accepted at Cattaraugus County Bank, 870 Fairmount Ave., or pop can returns in Weise’s name can be taken to Don’s Car Wash, 184 Fairmount Ave. Tickets are available by calling Ann DeLeon, 499-4990, Jade Rivera at 499-5765, Kimberly Pierce, 720-5149, Tina Hetrick at 450-2217 or at The Q.
Senior Report To Host Spanos
“Senior Report with Reed Powers” will have MaryAnn Spanos as the guest Saturday. Spanos is director of the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging. 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. 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.
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AARP Board To Meet Thursday
The Jamestown AARP board of directors will meet Thursday in the parlors of First Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. The general meeting will be a free guided tour of the Jamestown train depot, conducted by Lee Harkness, manager, on Tuesday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m. Since free parking is limited, attendees should bring change for parking meters. There will also be a brief business meeting and refreshments. This meeting is open to the community.
Contra Dance To Be Held Friday
FREDONIA – The Fredonia Grange, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia, will host a first Friday community contra dance at 8 p.m. on April 5. The cost is $6 per person. Live music will be provided by Resistance Is Futile, an Irish band from Buffalo, featuring Anne Maroney, Werner Ceusters, Natalie Bennett and Mark Warford. All dances will be taught and called. The event is open to the public. For more information, call 672-2716.
Strides Offering Free SAT Prep
Chautauqua Striders is offering free SAT prep classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. beginning April 8. The classes are in preparation for the May 4 exam and will take place at the Striders office on the second floor of the Jamestown YMCA. To register, call 488-2203 or email pam@chautauqua-striders.org.
Jamestown BOE To Meet April 8
The Jamestown Board of Education will meet on Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. and go into Executive Session for “matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person.” The board will return to regular session to adjourn the meeting.
Cemetery To Begin Cleanup
The Lake View Cemetery will begin its annual spring cleanup on Monday, April 8. Any decorations not removed by that date will be disposed of by cemetery personnel. The cemetery will also begin locking its gates at 8:30 p.m. on that date.
County Planning Board To Meet
The next meeting of the Chautauqua County Planning Board will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at the Boomerang Cafe, 897 Southwestern Drive, Busti. For more information, call the Chautauqua County Planning Department at 661-8900.
Ballroom Dance Sessions Set
The next session of Ballroom Dance is scheduled to begin April 11 at the Jamestown YMCA. Classes will meet on Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. for eight weeks. This session will be geared for intermediate-level dancers and will follow the silver syllabus. More advanced figure patterns and amalgamations will be added as the students’ abilities progress. Loose, comfortable clothing and smooth-soled shoes are recommended attire for ballroom dance. Partners are not mandatory. Space is limited, and advance registration is required by April 9. For more information and to register, visit or call the Jamestown YMCA, 101 E. Fourth St., 664-2802.