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Cemetery
Group To Meet
RUSSELL – The spring meeting of the Hale Cemetery Association will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 2971 Fox Hill Road, Russell. All lots owners and families are invited to attend. For more information, call 757-4361.
Church Readies For Holy Week
The Rev. Father Mark Duko, St. George Cathedral associate pastor, Boston, will be serving St. Elia Eastern Orthodox Church, 103 Palmer St., Jamestown, during Pascha (Easter) Holy Week, Wednesday through Saturday. The public is invited to all services and liturgies. For more information, call 483-5836 or 483-6865. Father Duko earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Worcester State University and his Master of Divinity degree from St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary, Crestwood. He has served as the Albanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America general secretary and is an officer of the Diocesan Theological Student Fund. He is also a property manager for the Illyrian Garden Apartments, Worcester, Mass. He and his wife, Coleen, live in Leicester, Mass., and have two daughters. Saint Elia Eastern Orthodox Church is under the jurisdiction of His Eminence, Archbishop Nikon, Bishop of Boston, New England and the Albanian Archdiocese of the Orthodox Church in America.
Blood Drive Set For Wednesday
CASSADAGA – A Community Blood Drive will be held at the Cassadaga Community Building (fire hall) on Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. The Cassadaga Fire Department Auxiliary will be giving one donor a $25 gas card.
Rummage Sale Begins Thursday
Christ First United Methodist Church, 663 Lakeview Ave., will hold a spring rummage sale from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday; and a $1 bag sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Thrift Shop Has Many Items
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 409 Pine St., Jamestown, is featuring ladies high-end clothing and shoes as newly received items are added to the merchandise. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Donated items are received on those days as well as 9 a.m. to noon on 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.
Library To Have 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
VA Talk Set
For Thursday
Steve E. McCord, Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, or Kevin P. Haynes, service officer, will be available to discuss Veterans Administration benefit laws, the Veterans Administration Healthcare system or other questions from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday in the Gowanda American Legion Post and 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 8, in the Randolph American Legion. McCord is also available in the Little Valley County Office Building from 1 to 3:30 p.m. each Thursday.
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Annual Chess Match Today
The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown will hold its annual Youth Chess Championship Tournament today, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Board Room of its 62 Allen St. facility. The tournament is open to boys and girls, ages 5 through 18, with two age divisions of 12 and under and 13 and up. Experienced players as well as novice players are welcome. Knowledge of the basic moves allowed for each piece is the only skill requirement. Pre-registration is not required, although participants must have, or purchase, a Jamestown Boys & Girls Club youth membership. Interested non-members may purchase a membership for $15, valid for one full year. Participant awards will be presented for each player completing four full games, with special awards for age group champions and runners-up. For more information contact the Boys & Girls Club at 664-2902. All youth programs at the WCD Boys & Girls Club are funded in part by the United Way.
Spanos To Speak On Senior Report
Senior Report with Reed Powers will have MaryAnn Spanos as the guest on today’s television program. Spanos is director of the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday morning. 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.
Dinner Dance
Set For Today
Hospice Chautauqua County is hosting their second annual Dinner Dance today at Chautauqua Suites in Mayville. The Masquerade Ball will begin with cocktails at 5:30, with a sit down dinner of filet mignon and salmon at 7. Attendees can dance to music by Chautauqua Big Swing Band and Digital Extravaganza and participate in the auction. Giveaways will be announced throughout the evening. Tickets for the semi-formal Masquerade Ball benefiting Hospice Chautauqua County are $50 and can be purchased at 20 W. Fairmount Ave., by calling 338-0033, or on the website at www.hospicechautco.org. Hospice Chautauqua Country is committed to providing comfort and care to area residents with life-limiting illnesses. Hospice providers offer medical care, emotional support, spiritual resources, and various therapies for patients and their families.
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Cemetery Group To Meet May 4
The annual Fentonville Cemetery Association lot owners will meet at 1 p.m. on May 4 in the home of Mary L. Himes, 25 Cherry St., Frewsburg. All lot owners and persons interested in the cemetery are welcome to attend.
Lions Club To Host Dinner Today
FREWSBURG – The annual Frewsburg Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner will be held today from 5-7 p.m. at the Frewsburg fire hall No. 2. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 5-10 and free for children under 5. This fundraiser is to support the blind and helping hand fund that benefits those in need.
Church To Host Dinner Today
MAYVILLE – The Mayville United Methodist Church Camp Scholarship Committee will host a beef-on-weck and pulled pork dinner today from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The menu will include choice of sandwich (salted or unsalted roll), tossed salad, parsley red potatoes, glazed baby carrots, cupcake and beverage. Take-out dinners will be available. The committee is offering local deliveries within the village limits; call 753-7532 for delivery. The church is located at 81 South Erie St. and is handicapped accessible. The camp scholarships provide financial assistance to children who attend Christian-related camps throughout the summer.
Moose Lodge Kitchen Opens
The Jamestown Moose Lodge 1681 announces its kitchen is now open. The kitchen is open Sunday, 3-8 p.m.; Monday, 5-9 p.m.; Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday, 4:30-9 p.m.; and Saturday 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Take-out orders are available. The Jamestown Moose Lodge 1681 also has bingo every Sunday from 5-8 p.m. with a $500 progressive prize. There is bar bingo every Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., as well as Women of the Moose bingo every Frida night beginning at 7 p.m. Open to members and qualified guests.
Bows Sale Runs Through May 20
SHERMAN – The Rural Center in Sherman is holding an Honor Your Troop bow sale now until May 20. For $3 a yellow bow can be purchased to be put on display at the Yorker Museum in Sherman beginning Memorial Day. The troop’s name and rank will be included on the bow. Orders can be mailed to The Rural Center, PO Box 115, Sherman, NY 14781.
Cemetery Group To Hold Cleanup
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Board of Trustees of the Sinclairville Evergreen Cemetery met on April 8 to review bids for seasonal lawn care. A successful bid was received and the contract awarded. Spring clean-up days are scheduled for Saturday and May 4. All winter decorations should be removed prior to those dates.
Bike Blessing
Set For Today
The local chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association will hold a bike blessing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, hosted by Jamestown Harley-Davidson, 1951 E. Main St., Falconer. Refreshments will be served at noon. All riders are welcome to attend. For more information, call Brian Bowman at 785-0462.
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Library To Hold Story Time
BUSTI – The Hazeltine Public Library announces that Children’s Storytime will held on Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. The theme is “Pete the Cat.” Please call the library to register at 487-1281.
Day Care Meeting To Be Held Today
The new 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 today from 5-7 p.m. at the church. With plans to open in September of this year, the center will be available to just 13 children ages 3-5 from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The mission is to provide a safe atmosphere where children can learn and grow to their fullest potential. The goal is to provide a quality experience that nurtures a child’s self esteem and social skills. Anyone wanting information is invited to attend the open house or contact the church at 664-5803.
JHS Class Of ’78 Sets Reunion
The Jamestown High School Class of 1978 will hold its 35th class reunion July 6 at the newly renovated Jamestown Gateway Station. Events will include an ice breaker on July 5, a tour of Jamestown High School and the establishment of a memorial scholarship fund in honor of classmates who have died. It is the goal of the committee to use and highlight Jamestown businesses and reach out to every class member. Interested parties can send their name, address and email address to jhsclassof1978@gmail.com and “like” the JHS Class of 1978 page on Facebook for more information.
JHS Class Of ’83 Reunion Set
Jamestown High School Class of 1983 will hold its 30-year class reunion Saturday, July 20, at the Renaissance Center in Jamestown at 6 p.m. The cost for dinner and dancing is $25 per person. There will be a cash bar. There will also be a get-together on Friday, July 19, at Shawbucks at 7 p.m. Reservations and payment by check for the reunion will be accepted between June 17 and July 12 and may be sent to Elizabeth Stahlman Singer, 654 Shannon Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007. Reservations will not be accepted after that time, and payment will not be taken at the door. For additional information or questions, call or email reunion co-chairs: Elizabeth at 717-258-9766 or at eb-rob@peoplepc.com, or Kathy Garrison Goodrow at 863-8016 or at kajegood1@roadrunner.com.
JHS Class Of ’73 To Reunite
The Jamestown High School class of 1973 40th reunion will be held Saturday, June 22, at 5 p.m. at The Village Casino Bemus Point. Class members can register online at Http://goo.gl/NvOkX. One can pay via Pay Pal on the site with a credit or debit card. More information is available on the site. If you don’t want to use the website to register and pay, you can mail a check to Judy Minchener Denison, P.O. Box 1080 Lily Dale, NY 14752. For questions call Joe Maione at 814-725-1684. The class is looking for class members. Anyone who knows class members who have not been contacted should call Joe with their email or phone number or direct them to the website.
Dinner, Movie Night To Be Held
CASSADAGA – The Cassadaga Community Baptist Church, located at 25 Maple Ave., in the village, will hold a dinner and movie night Saturday in the Fellowship Hall. The dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and the movie, “The Hobbit” will follow. The dinner and movie night are free and open to everyone.
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Cemetery Group To Meet Thursday
The annual meeting of the Charlotte Center Cemetery Association will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Sinclairville Library. The meeting is open to the public.
Bridge League To Meet Thursday
On April 18, the team of Donna Simmons and Bill Tordella took first place honors in the Jamestown Area Bridge League weekly game. Jane Roos and Vicky Laury were second. The league meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Busti-Lakewood Community Center, 9 W. Summit, Lakewood. The league is ACBL sanctioned and points are awarded, but ACBL membership is not required. All bridge players are welcome. For more information, phone 386-2301.
After-Prom
Group To Meet
FALCONER – Falconer After-Prom will have its final meeting before the after-prom party Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the eighth-grade project room. All junior- and senior-class parents should make every attempt to attend since there are a lot of things that need to be decided. Also there will be a meeting to discuss the senior vigil. Any parents who have not sent in their photos yet please do so by the time of this meeting. Any questions contact Rosie Digirolamo at 665-5360.
Commission
To Meet Today
M. Brad Whitcomb, regional director for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Allegany Region, announces that the Allegany Region Commission will meet at Allegany State Park, Administration Building (Red House area) today at 2 p.m.
Farmland Board To Meet Today
LITTLE VALLEY – The next Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board meeting will be today at 1 p.m. in the Large Committee Room on the third floor of the Cattaraugus County Center in Little Valley.
JPS Board To Meet Tonight
The Jamestown Board of Education will meet tonight at 7:45 p.m. in the board room at 197 Martin Road. Please note the 7:45 p.m. starting time is a change from the normal meeting time. The public is invited to attend.
Open House Planned Thursday
EAST RANDOLPH -An open house at the Randolph Area Nursery School, the former YMCA Randolph Nursery School program for 3-year-olds, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the East Randolph United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 122 Church St. The school will be held from 9-11 a.m. two days a week and follows the calendar of the Randolph Central School. Jessica Wheeler is the head teacher. Registration will be accepted in May. Information on the open house, program, requirement or cost is available by calling Wheeler at 269-4761 or Judith Stevens, 358-5927. Visits to the nursery school during operation are available by appointment with Wheeler.
Cemetery
Group To Meet
GERRY – The Gerry Cemetery Association will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Gerry Town Hall. The association will elect new officers and trustees as well as handle general business.
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Seniors To Meet For Tureen Meal
Jamestown Seniors will meet for a tureen dinner at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Seats are available for the June 12 trip to the Corning Glass Works and also to Lancaster in September. For more information, call 484-1627.
JPS To Meet
Several Times
The Jamestown Board of Education will meet in executive session on Monday and Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 3 p.m. on matters leading to the appointment of the next superintendent of schools.
Zoning Board To Meet Monday
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in the Randolph Municipal building at 7 p.m. Monday to hear a request from Sandra Brace for an area variance for a garage and to hear a request from New Directions Youth and Family Services for a special use permit to construct a riding arena. The meeting is open to the public.
Panama Board To Talk Budget
PANAMA – The Panama Central School Board of Education will hold two special board meetings. The board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss the 2013-14 budget and then at 7 a.m. Tuesday to approve the BOCES administrative budget and election of a BOCES board member. Both meetings will be in the boardroom and open to the public.
Swim Program Accepting Kids
The Winfred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls of Jamestown is currently registering participants for infant-toddler swim classes. The next eight-week session begins on Monday and will run Mondays through June 17. For the Infant Toddler Swim class the cost is $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional child. The program is designed for children under 5 and they must have an adult swim with them. Sessions are 45 minutes long and there are three class times: 9 a.m., 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. For more information and to register, please call the Boys & Girls Club at 664-2902.
Rod And Gun
To Host Event
FALCONER – The Falconer Rod and Gun Club, off of Buffalo Street Extension, will host its annual spring turkey shoot and pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m. Sunday. A standing slug shoot will cost $3 and a standing lucky shoot will cost $3. There will also be several individual drawings. Ammunition will be furnished for birdshot and deer slugs only. The shoot will be held rain or shine and the public is welcome to attend.
County Road
Now Open
STOCKTON – Kabob Road, county Route 342 in the town of Stockton between Route 380 and Waterman Road, is now open to traffic.
Library To
Welcome Author
BUSTI – The Hazeltine Public Library will welcome local author and artist George Clever on Monday at 6:30 p.m. for a book signing and his presentation, “Top 10 Things You Should Know About Your Writing and Self-Publishing.” Clever is the author of the poetry collection “Dancing with Grandfather,” its structure informed by the tradition of the American Indian star quilt; as well as the forthcoming collection Bear Lake Monster and Other Clever Stories. Clever currently resides in Bear Lake, where he pursues his passion for writing American Indian art and activism. He is a member of the Sinclairville Library Write Circle of authors. For information contact: Hazeltine Public Library, 891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road, Jamestown or call 487-1281.
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Salary Commission To Meet Today
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Salary Review Commission will meet at 5:45 p.m. today in Room 331 of the Gerace Office Building, Mayville, to review and recommend the salaries of all elected officials except those whose salaries are established directly or indirectly by state law. The public is welcome to attend.
Ladies Bible Study Planned
The Levant Wesleyan Church, Route 394, between Falconer and Kennedy, will present a ladies’ Bible study at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday beginning Tuesday. This 12-week DVD series, ”Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophesy,” is by Beth Moore. The cost of the workbook is $20. for more information, call the church office at 665-4402 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. All women are invited to attend.
Story Hour Begins Friday
The Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Brocton, will host a pre-school story hour beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday with Mary Ellen Westin and Susan Raymond.
Sherman To Offer UPK Program
SHERMAN – Sherman Central School will be offering a Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2013-14 school year. The program will provide age-appropriate, educational activities for 4-year-olds. All students need to reside in the Sherman School District and must turn 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2013, in order to qualify for the program. Proof of proper immunization and birth certificate are required. Applications have been mailed to families included on the school census. Those who have not received applications in the mail should call 761-6121 to request one.
VA Benefits
Talk Is Friday
Steve E. McCord, Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, or Kevin P. Haynes, service officer, will be available to discuss VA benefit laws, the VA healthcare system or any concerns and questions from 1-4 p.m. Friday and May 10 in The Pines, Machias and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday and May 14 in the Franklinville Town Clerk’s Office. McCord is also available in the Little Valley County Office building from 1-3:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The Olean office hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday except on legal holidays. It is advisable to confirm the availability of staff at this office or the above locations; call 701-3298.
Ellery Seniors
To Meet Friday
Ellery Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. Friday in St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Helen Ingerson, Jan Anderson and Ola Olson are the committee. Twenty members and one guest attended a recent meeting. John and Betty Lou Cheney, Paul Samuelson and Marty Hunt were the committee. Gene Norris gave table grace and led devotions. Peter Carlo led the flag salute. John Crossley, Chautauqua County Amateur Radio Club president, spoke on the equipment used for disasters and how they can talk worldwide to other radio clubs and members. Celebrating birthdays were Paul Samuelson, Lois Norris, Marlene Walrod, Jean Telschow and Mary Ann Carlo. Ms. Cheney closed the meeting with prayer.
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Picnic Group
To Meet Today
ELLINGTON – The Ellington Town Picnic Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. today at the Farman Free Library. Plans for the breakfast to be held Sunday at the Ellington Fire Hall will be discussed. Anyone interested in helping with the 101st Town Picnic is invited to attend today’s meeting as well.
Reservations Due Friday
Reservations for the YWCA Jamestown’s Spring Into Summer Pinterest are due Friday. The event, to be held Thursday, April 18, will be held at 6 p.m. in the YWCA Jamestown auditorium, located on the corner of Fourth and Main streets, Jamestown. The cost is $30 a person or $20 for YWCA members. There will be food, drinks, crafts and door prizes. For more information, visit www.ywcaofjamestown.com or call 488-2237.
Waterline Work Today In City
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ water employees will replace water mains on Lakeview Avenue today from 535 Lakeview Ave. to Van Buren Street. Water will be turned off to customers in that area from 8:30 a.m. until around noon. When water is restored, the water will be discolored on Jamestown’s north side for 12-18 hours. Today’s work by the BPU is part of the overall rebuilding of the Lakeview Avenue project. The BPU this year will replace water mains from Price to Falconer streets on Lakeview Avenue as well.
Anniversary Mass Is Sunday
FALCONER – Our Lady of Loreto Roman Catholic Church in Falconer will culminate the nearly yearlong celebration of its 100th anniversary with a mass at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Bishop of the Buffalo Diocese, will be the celebrant. The Pastor of Our Lady of Loreto, the Rev. Joseph Janaczek, several local parish priests and previous pastors of OLL, will be concelebrants with Bishop Malone. Parishioners of OLL, including the various members of ministries of the local church: the Parish Choir and Music Ministry, Faith Formation students, OLL Youth Group, CREW young families group, Altar & Rosary Society, Holy Name Society and St. Vincent DePaul Society, will join in the liturgical celebration. Father Janaczek and the parishioners of Our Lady of Loreto extend a welcome to their brothers and sisters to participate with them in worship and celebration on Sunday.
JHS Winter Guard Wins Again
The Jamestown High School Express Winter Guard program took to the floor in competition against seven other guard groups this weekend in Rochester, and left the audience in awe as they performed their rendition of “Bound to You,” winning their eighth straight first place trophy this year with a final score of 93.840. They continue to hold on to the No. 1 position in the nation in their class. The final chapter of their run this year is to prepare and leave Wednesday for competition in Dayton, Ohio.
Library Board To Meet Wednesday
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Library board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the library. The public is welcome to attend.
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Dinner Theater Begins April 27
”Trial by Error” dinner theater, by Bette Dale Moore, a melodrama western set in the early 1900s, will be presented at the New Beginnings Fellowship United Methodist Church, 1427 Warren and Jamestown Blvd., Jamestown, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26; 1 and 6 p.m., Saturday, April 27; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Dinner features chicken and biscuits and pie for dessert. Reservations are required. Tickets are nonrefundable and cost $5 per person. A love offering will also be taken. For tickets or more information, call Sandy Kreutz at 665-3524.
Potluck Dinner Planned
Victory Tabernacle Church, 501 W. Third St., Suite 8, Jamestown, will hold a potluck dinner at 5 p.m., Sunday. Music will be provided at 6 p.m. by “Saved By Grace.” All are welcome to attend.
Wedding Gown Exhibit On Display
MACHIAS – The exhibit “Wedding Gowns From Yesterday” is currently being displayed in the Cattaraugus County Museum from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Tuesday and Friday during the month of April. For more information, call 353-8200.
Rod And Gun Club To Meet
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Rod and Gun auxiliary board will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday. Members should take a gently used item for donation to the annual Chinese Auction and also a nonperishable item for St. Susan’s. Greeters will be Lyn Spencer and Mary Alonge. Sandy Carlson and Coralyn Boehler will be helpers. Refreshments will be provided by Connie Whitman and Phyllis Swanson.
Herring Breakfast Is Sunday
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood American Legion will host a herring breakfast and “the grand slam” featuring three eggs, ham, sausage, toast, homefries and coffee and all you can eat homemade blueberry pancakes from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. The cost is $6 per person; children, age 10 and under, free. Breakfast will be free for new members.
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.
Swim Lessons Begin Tuesday
The Winfred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls of Jamestown will be starting a new eight-week session of swim lessons. The club uses the Red Cross system of progressive instruction for beginning to advanced swimmers with placement in classes that encourage and support each child’s efforts and abilities. The swim lesson registration fee is $25 per participant. A Boys & Girls Club membership is also required and available for $15 for one full year of membership. Swim lessons are scheduled in 45-minute sessions on Tuesdays-Saturdays. Please call the Boys & Girls Club at 664-2902 to see the time each level is offered. The next session will begin on Tuesday and run through June 1.
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Food Truck To Deliver Today
The Western New York Food Express Truck will be at the Ashville United Methodist Church from noon to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. today. Proof of address is required for free food, which is mostly fresh produce. Participants must live in one of the zip code areas of Ashville, 14710; Bemus Point, 14712; Celoron, 14720; Lakewood, 14750; Niobe, 14758; Panama,14767; or Stow,14785.
Cemetery Cleanup Set For April 15
FREWSBURG – Maple Grove Cemetery, Frewsburg, will begin its spring cleanup on April 15. Any wreaths or decorations not removed will be disposed of by cemetery officials.
Museum Trip Deadline Extended
The date has been extended to Thursday to sign up for a trip to the Warther Museum in Dover, Ohio. The trip is on April 30. Any senior citizen is eligible to attend. Lunch will take place at the Dutch Valley Restaurant in Ohio. Cost is $83 per person. Those interested are asked to call Sally Canniff at 358-4978 or Val Nunn at 665-3071.
Sherman Pre-K Sign-Up Begins
SHERMAN – Sherman Central School will offer a universal pre-kindergarten program for the 2013-14 school year. The program will provide age-appropriate, educational activities for 4-year-olds. All students need to live in the Sherman School District and must turn 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2013, in order to qualify for the program. Proof of proper immunization and birth certificate are required. Applications have been mailed to families included on the school census. Those who have not received an application in the mail should call 761-6121 to request one.
Thrift Shop Is Ready For Spring
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 409 Pine St., Jamestown, is filled with spring colors and seasonal clothing styles in all departments. Spring hours start this week with the shop open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Donated items are received on those days as well as 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. 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.
Warren Class Of 1966 To Meet
WARREN – The Warren Area High School Class of 1966 will hold a lunch at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, in the Warren County Career Center, located next to the high school. The career center will close its diner in order to accommodate the class. The cost of this sit-down, professionally served meal is $7 per person and will include soup, entree, desert and coffee, all in a restaurant setting. Reservations are required and must be made by April 10. For more information or reservations, call Gary or Becky Mickle at 814-706-8961/8958 or email mcpo-usn@atlanticbb.net.
Marco Polo Club To Host Dinner
The Marco Polo club will host a spaghetti dinner April 13 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The club is located at 1027 E. Second St.