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Commission To Meet Thursday
BROCTON – The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will meet at Luensman Park at 6 p.m. Thursday. The public is welcome to attend.
Cemetery Group To Meet Saturday
ONOVILLE – The St. Mary’s Cemetery Restoration Committee meeting is Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Horseshoe Inn in Onoville. All are welcome.
Blood Drive Set For Saturday
ELLINGTON – A Community Blood Bank blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ellington Fire Hall. Donors will be entered to win one of 10 Ellington Fire Department barbecue dinner certificates as well as a $500 Home Depot gift card.
Church Plans Dinner, Movie
CASSADAGA – The Cassadaga Community Baptist Church, located at 25 Maple Ave. in the village, will hold a dinner and movie night this Saturday in the Fellowship Hall. The dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and the movie, “Five People You Meet in Heaven” will follow. The dinner and movie night are free and open to everyone.
Library To Host Book Signing
MAYVILLE – The Mayville Library will host author Kolleen Lucariello for a book signing Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Lucariello will have copies of her book, “The ABC’s of Who God Says I Am,” available for purchase. Lucariello currently lives in Parish but is a native of Mayville. For more information, phone the library at 752-7362.
Comedy Package Tickets On Sale
The YWCA Jamestown is currently selling tickets for a drawing for a Weekend of Laughs. The package, presented by YWCA Jamestown, includes: two Lucille Ball Comedy Festival event tickets to GIs of Comedy (Aug. 2), two tickets to Kathleen Madigan (Aug. 2), two tickets to Bill Engvall (Aug. 3); a two-night stay at the Sheldon House Bed and Breakfast (Aug. 2-4); $20 gift certificate to Roberto’s Italian Restaurant; $25 gift certificate to Jones Bakery; $25 gift certificate to Taco Hut; two $20 gift certificates to Babalu Cafe; dinner for two at The Pub … and more. The cost per ticket is $25 and they are available to purchase online at www.ywcaofjamestown.com or at the YWCA Jamestown main office located on the corner of Fourth and Main streets in downtown Jamestown at 488-2237. The drawing will be held Wednesday, July 10. Winners need not be present to win. Prize must be claimed by July 19. All of the proceeds benefit local YWCA Jamestown programs.
Veterans’ Van Unavailable
The Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency has announced that the Chautauqua County Veterans Van to the Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center will not be available for service on Friday, July 5 due to the Independence Day holiday. The shuttle service offered to area veterans will resume its normal operations on Monday, July 8. The Veterans Service Agency apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause for riders.
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Thule Lodge To Meet Thursday
BEMUS POINT – Thule Lodge, located at 4123 Pancake Hill Road, will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the lodge. There will be a business meeting followed by refreshments. The June and July birthdays will be recognized at this meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. New members are always welcome.
Seminar To Be Held Wednesday
Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy will be hosting a seminar Wednesday at Riverwalk Center, 15 S. Main St., Suite 220, Jamestown, from 5:30-7 p.m. Residents will learn about therapy solutions for arthritic hip and knee pain. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required by calling 488-2322.
Keefe To Appear On Senior Report
“Senior Report with Reed Powers” will have Stephen Keefe as the guest Saturday. Keefe is mayor of the village of Fredonia. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities.
Historical Society Open Saturday
FREWSBURG – The Carroll Historical Society will be open from 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Harold Bennett, a member of the Robert H. Jackson family, will be present to answer questions regarding the society’s Jackson displays. Other family members with exhibits may also be present. The Carroll Historical Society is located at 5 Main St., Frewsburg, in the building behind the Carroll Town Hall. There is no admission charge. Exhibits will continue through the summer. Regular Saturday hours are 2-4 p.m.
Outdoor Club
To Take Hike
On Sunday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike a section of the Tanbark Trail from Sandstone Springs to Route 62. Participants will meet at Musante Street in Warren at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Barry Wright at 814-723-2084 or Dave Hoffman at 814-484-3207 or 724-602-3318. On Monday, the club will hold its quarterly planning meeting at the home of Linda and Earl Ross at 82 Kamp St., Warren, at 5:30 p.m. The group will schedule events for July, August and September. Participants should bring a dish to pass. If there is anyone who would like to lead an event but cannot attend the meeting, email the information to john.young@eaglezip.net. For more information, call Linda Ross at 814-726-3920.
Library Sets Summer Hours
FREWSBURG – The Myers Memorial Library in Frewsburg will begin its summer hours July 1. The summer hours are 1-8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 2-5 p.m. Friday. The library is closed Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Summer hours are in effect through Labor Day.
Falconer Class Of ’78 To Reunite
FALCONER – Falconer Central High School’s class of 1978 will hold its 35th class reunion Saturday, July 20, at Shaggy’s in Bemus Point. Contact Janet Powell at 267-3502 for more details and reservations.
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Applebee’s To Host CRCF Fundraiser
LAKEWOOD – On Wednesday, Applebee’s restaurant will donate 10 percent of checks to the Caring and Giving Campaign at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation when a “Dining to Donate” voucher is presented. All proceeds will benefit emerging community needs. Vouchers are available by calling the foundation office at 661-3390 or by visiting their Facebook page at facebook.com/crcfonline. Applebee’s is located at 340 E. Fairmount Ave. in Lakewood and is open from 11 a.m. until midnight.
Soil & Water District Directors To Meet
The Chautauqua County Soil & Water Conservation District directors will hold their regular meeting Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the district office, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown.
Westside Women To Meet For Lunch
LAKEWOOD – The Westside Women’s Club will meet for a noon lunch on Friday in Emeritus of Lakewood. Members will tour the facility, and games will follow. Hostesses will be Shirley Edgren and Chris Jones. Kathi Conti, esthetician and owner of A Kneaded Escape, presented the program at a recent meeting held in Bethel Lutheran Church and attended by 19 members.
Immanuel Lutheran Church To Hold Sale
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 556 E. Second St., Jamestown, will hold a garage sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot. A large selection of merchandise will be for sale, including clothing, household items, books, toys, games and holiday items. Hot dogs, beverages and baked goods will also be available for purchase. The event will take place rain or shine. Proceeds from the sale will go toward repairing the church’s parking lot.
SWCS Class Of ’56 To Reunite Saturday
The Southwestern Central School Class Of 1956 will meet for a reunion dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday in Alfie’s restaurant.
Bryce To Lead
Seminar Saturday
Tim Bryce, noted Florida author and lecturer, will bring his latest book and solutions to Chautauqua County on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Mount Moriah Lodge on Baker Street Extension. This seminar will give one the tools to uplift the moral structure in one’s life and community. This conference will invest proceeds into the Chautauqua District Safety Identification Program. For reservations, call 484-8341.
Expanded Hours
Set At History Center
The Family History Center located at 851 Forest Ave. has expanded hours of operation. New hours are 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays. Free access to Ancestry.com and other genealogical search databases are available along with access to film readers for films from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. For more information call 245-4601.
PVCS Board Sets July 1 Meeting
SOUTH DAYTON – The Pine Valley Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 1, at 8 a.m., in the Board Conference Room (room No. 5) at the elementary school.
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Lakewood Board To Meet Monday
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Board of Trustees will meet 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.
SWCS Board Sets Meeting
The Southwestern Central School Board of Education will hold a work session Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school library. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct school business. The public is welcome to attend.
Fitness Center Open House Set
WESTFIELD – The YWCA Westfield Fitness Center will hold an open house Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. The open house is an opportunity to see the newly installed cardio equipment and meet the sales rep from Advantage Sport and Fitness, the supplier of the new equipment. In addition there will be information available on the insurance plans the fitness center accepts, the newly expanded contracts that feature unlimited use and a chance to register for door prizes.
Seminar Set For Wednesday
Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy will be hosting a seminar Wednesday at Riverwalk Center, 15 S. Main St., Suite 220, Jamestown, from 5:30-7 p.m. Residents will learned about therapy solutions for arthritic hip and knee pain. Light refreshments will be served.
Historical Society Plans Picnic
CELORON – The Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual picnic will take place at Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron on Tuesday, from 6-8 p.m. In addition to spending a summer evening with others interested in local history, attendees will also hear from Authors Kathleen Crocker and Jane Currie, who released their fifth book together earlier this year entitled “Legendary Locals: The Chautauqua Lake Region.” The two will take time to discuss the work it took to put the book together as well as sign copies for those in attendance. The event is free and open to the public. Anyone planning to attend is asked to bring a dish to pass. The picnic and lecture will take place rain or shine under the pavilion in the park. For more information, call the Historical Society at 326-2977.
Class Of ’78 Plans Reunion
The Jamestown High School Class of 1978 35th class reunion will be July 5-6. Featured will be a tour of the school on Friday, an establishment of a memorial scholarship fund honoring deceased classmates and an informal get-together at 7 p.m. in Shawbucks. A dinner/dance will be held at the Jamestown Train Station. Registration will be at 6 p.m., followed by dinner. For more information, email jhsclassof19y8@gmail.com and ”like” the JHS Class of 1978 page on Facebook; or contact Lisa Jackson Sykes at 585-748-0998.
Catt. County Board To Meet
The next Cattaraugus County Planning Board meeting is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Large Committee Room, third floor, Cattaraugus County Center, 303 Court St., Little Valley.
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New Museum Exhibit To Open
MACHIAS – A new exhibit opened in the Cattaraugus County Museum and Research Center, in the Stone House, 9824 Route 16, Machias. “War is Cruelty; A Sesquicentennial of the civil War in its Third Year” will run through October. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. This exhibit, intended to compliment a summer long series of Civil War-related programming, is made possible in large part due to generous loans from private collectors in Cattaraugus County. For more information, call 353-8200.
Church Plans Dedication
Christ Lutheran Church, L.C.M.C., will dedicate its new sanctuary at 3012 Route 430 at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The dedication service will be followed by a celebration/fellowship meal open to the community. After 13 months of rebuilding the old Chautauqua Public Inn at the corner of Dutch Hollow Road and Route 430, the congregation is anxious to share their joy over their first permanent home with the whole Chautauqua Lake community. Lee A. Magneson, pastor, will officiate and preach at the service and was quoted as saying, ”We have been so blessed by the enormous number of volunteers from our community and so thankful for their generous support and time given, that we would especially like to thank them in person for their partnership. Sunday also initiates the summer schedule. The Praise Service is at 8:30 a.m., coffee fellowship is at 9:30 a.m. and the traditional service follows at 10:30 a.m.
Cemetery Tour Set For Tuesday
“The Women of Lake View,” a tour looking at some of the women buried at Lake View Cemetery will start at the cemetery offices at the corner of Lakeview Avenue and Buffalo Street at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The tour is free, however reservations would be appreciated. You may stop at the cemetery office, email the cemetery at lakeviewcemetery@windstream.net, or call 665-3206 to reserve a spot. This will be a walking tour about 60 to 90 minutes in duration. Many of the stops are near paved roadways; however there will be some “off-road” excursions. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Donations will be gratefully accepted.
Ripley Senior Citizens To Meet
RIPLEY – The Ripley Senior Citizens Club meets for a tureen lunch at noon on the third Friday of each month in the Ripley Baptist Church, East Side Hill Road. A program and meeting follows. Future events include a picnic in the Mayville Park; a museum visit in Jamstown; and a two-hour ride on the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad in Pennsylvania. New members are welcome to attend.
Christian Singles Group To Meet
“The 19 to 99 er’s,” Christian Singles Group, will be meeting for a “Six Months ’till Christmas” dinner party at 6 p.m., Saturday, at Roberto’s, corner of Main and Second streets, Jamestown. Please bring a wrapped unisex gift of less than $5 to exchange. Please wear a coursage/boutoniere – store bought or homemade. Reservations are necessary by calling 483-5691. This group is sponsored by Christ First United Methodist Church
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Open House Set For Saturday
ShadyRivers, a new independent living retirement facility located at 504 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown, in the historic former Goodell Home, will hold a grand opening and open house Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The home features 11 resident bedrooms. Open house attendees will have a chance to tour the facility, meet with staff and learn about ShadyRivers. No registration is required. For more information, call 720-4777 or visit www.shadyrivers.com.
Strawberry Social Set For Saturday
STOCKTON – The Stockton Community Church, 4554 W. Railroad Ave., Stockton, will host its annual strawberry social from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday. Music will be provided by Maurice Brown and ”The Mountain Railroad.” A freewill offering will be received. This event is open to the public.
Senior Report To Talk Hospice Care
“Senior Report with Reed Powers” will have Megan D’Angelo as the guest Saturday. D’Angelo will discuss hospice care. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions or comments. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities. 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.
Karate Center To Hold Open House
Rocky’s Family Karate & Fitness is having a grand opening/open house Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. Attendees will see the facility, meet the staff, and learn about programs, prices, and schedules. The business is located inside the Tiffany Industrial Building, at 17 Tiffany Ave., second floor, Jamestown. Call 665-8533 or visit facebook.com/rockysfamilykarate for more information.
Timothy Class Set For Sunday
New Covenant Assembly Church, 7 Arlington Ave., Jamestown, will hold a Timothy Class beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. The class will run in three five-week sessions and each class will last approximately one hour. The Timothy Class, which adopted its name from the biblical book of the same name, seeks to ”become workmen, approved by God, who have no need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (II Timothy 2:15). The aim of the class is to train and develop a person to help them grow spiritually in the Lord. For more information, contact Pastor Brian Carnes at 664-4688 or 386-6844.
Bible School Begins Monday
Lighthouse Baptist Church, 381 Camp St., Jamestown will hold their Daily Vacation Bible School from Monday to Friday, June 28, from 9:30 am to noon. Classes are from age 2 to sixth grade. The theme is “Investigation Destination – Follow Clues to the King of Kings.” There will be Bible and Missions stories, puppet shows, skits, great music, games, treats, prizes and more. For more information or transportation, please call 664-2645.
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Open House Set For Today
The new highway building located at 3539 Route 394 in Stow will be hosting an open house today from 9 a.m. until noon. Dan Strickland, North Harmony highway superintendent, will be available to answer questions about the building and the department. Additionally, the town board will be checking dump stickers during that time period. The public is welcomed to attend.
JHS Class Of ’63 To Meet In July
The JHS Class of 1963 will hold its 50th reunion on July 5-6. Reservations are due. For more information, call Tom Karapantso at 487-9645 or visit jhsclassof63.com.
Library To Hold Storytime
BUSTI – The Hazeltine Public Library will hold Children’s Storytime on Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. The theme is “Fly Guy.” Call the library at 487-1281 to register.
Busti-Hamlet Group To Meet
BUSTI – The Busti-Hamlet Development Group will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Victorina Hall, 863 Mill Road. The public is welcome to attend.
Bridge League Names Winners
In duplicate play on June 13, Patricia Fincher and Bill Kuppinger took first-place honors in the Jamestown Area Bridge League weekly game, with the team of Jane Roos and Jackie Scalise tied for second with Fran McCarren and Linda Hubbard. The league meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Busti-Lakewood Community Center, 9 W. Summit, Lakewood. On Thursday, there will be a potluck dinner at 6 p.m., with bridge to follow at 7. For more information, phone 386-2301.
Ellicott To Host Rabies Clinic
FALCONER – The annual free rabies vaccination clinic will be held at the town of Ellicott highway garage, 235 E. Mosher St., Falconer, from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Dr. Mary Fales will be administering the shots. No wild or exotic animals will be vaccinated. All animals must be accompanied by an adult; dogs must be on a leash; cats are to be brought in a container; know the age and breed of animal; know the name of the town where you reside so certificates can be provided to town clerks; bring only healthy animals; and bring your animal’s previous rabies vaccination record, if available.
Celoron Concert Series Begins
CELORON – The Celoron summer concert series starts today. Concerts will start at 6:30 p.m. and end around 8:30 p.m. The concerts will be held in the Desi Arnaz Bandshell at Lucille Ball Memorial Park. In case of rain, the concerts will be held in the community center at the park. Hot dogs and drinks will be sponsored by the Celoron United Methodist Church. The bands performing include Happy Days today; Rustic Ramblers June 26; Jackson Rohm July 10; Infinity student soloist July 24; and Nick Battistella Sinatra tribute Aug. 7.
County Planning Board To Meet
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Planning Board has scheduled a special workshop meeting to provide the board an opportunity to work on the annual Capital Project Report. The workshop meeting will be held on Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Offices, at 200 Harrison St., in Jamestown. For more information, call 661-8900.
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Class On Strawberry
Preservation Set
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County will be holding a class on preserving strawberries on June 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center located at 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown. The hands-on class will walk participants through cooked strawberry jam recipes such as full sugar, reduced sugar, and artificial sweetener, and freezer jam. Participants will also learn about freezing strawberries and other fresh berries. The class is taught by volunteers recently trained at a CCE Master Food Preservers course. Registration is required in order to accurately plan for supplies and materials. Class size is limited to the first 25 registrations. Call, email or register online by Tuesday: 664-9502, ext. 202, vec22@cornell.edu, or reg.cce.cornell.edu/Preserving Strawberries Class-206. There is a fee of $25 per person, or $40 for two people sharing materials, which can be paid at the door. All participants will go home with strawberry jam for their cupboards.
Book Discussion Group To Meet
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Memorial Library Book Discussion Group will meet at the library Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. to discuss “Against Medical Advice” by James Patterson. This true story is about one family’s struggle with an agonizing medical mystery. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month, and the book chosen for July 16 is “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. A list of the other books chosen for discussion is available at the library. Copies of the books are available at the library and Off the Beaten Path Bookstore in Lakewood. All interested readers are invited to attend the book discussion group. Lakewood Memorial Library is located at 12 W. Summit St. Call 763-6234 for more information.
Busti Auxiliary
To Meet Tuesday
BUSTI – The Busti Fire Department Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the fire hall. The board of directors met recently and will give reports on their discussion and changes to the by-laws to be voted on by the membership. Members are needed to help at the Fireman’s Antique Tractor pull and equipment show on June 30.
Gerry Auxiliary
To Meet Tuesday
GERRY – The Gerry Volunteer Fire Auxiliary annual summer picnic will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the home of Lori Lindsley, Gerry Levant Road. Members attending should take a dish to pass.
CCIDA Meeting
Is Tuesday
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board of directors will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the board room, 200 Harrison St., Jamestown.
SWCS Class
Of ’63 To Reunite
The Southwestern Central School Class of 1963 will hold a reunion beginning with a school tour at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Classmates will meet at the SWCS dome. The reunion will continue at 6 p.m. in the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. Food will be served at 7 p.m. Music follows at 9 p.m. A two-hour boat ride and pizza party on the Summer Wind will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. For more information or reservations, contact Donna Johnson at 880-6023.
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Route 380 To
Be Closed Today
PORTLAND – Chautauqua County Route 380 between Beech Hill Road and Parcell Road in the town of Portland will be closed to traffic today and Tuesday. County crews will be replacing a culvert during this time period. A detour will not be posted.
Harrison Street To Be Closed Today
Harrison Street between Foote Avenue and Winsor Street in the city of Jamestown will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today. County crews will be paving Harrison Street during this time. A detour will be posted.
Bridge On Route 70 Is Now Open
STOCKTON – The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities announced Chautauqua County Bridge No. 1069 on county Route 70 is now open.
Annual Lunch To Be Held June 25
The annual City Hall retired ladies lunch will be held at noon on Tuesday, June 25, in Friendly’s restaurant. For more information, contact Joan Battaglia at 487-0231.
Flag Burning
Ceremony Is Today
FREWSBURG – American Legion Samuel L. Derby Post 556 will hold a flag-burning ceremony today at 6 p.m. Anyone wanting to dispose of unserviceable flags bring them to the post.
Falconer Seniors To Meet June 24
FALCONER – Falconer Senior Citizens will meet at noon Monday, June 24, in Falconer Park. Members attending should take a dish or dessert to pass. Forty-five seniors attended a recent lunch meeting which was opened with a flag salute and prayers. The treasurer’s report was given, and Frank Fonti spoke on a bus trip to Presque Isle, Italian festival and the Erie Casino. Incentives were won by Virginia Destro, Blondie Foti, Jenny Cosenza, Rose Germonto and Judy Parsons.
Computer Classes To Begin Tuesday
LAKEWOOD – A new session of computer classes will be held at Lakewood Memorial Library. Classes start June 18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:30-11:30. The library is located at 12 W. Summit St., Lakewood. Those interested in taking the class should stop in to sign a letter of intent to reserve their space. For more information, call 763-6234.
Monthly SCOPE Meeting Is Tuesday
MAYVILLE – The monthly meeting for Shooters Committee On Political Education will be 7 p.m., Tuesday, at the V.F.W. Post, Memorial Drive, Mayville. Due to conflicts, meeting dates have been changed to the third Tuesday of each month. Membership and organizational activities will be addressed. New York Sen. Cathy Young is scheduled to speak at the July meeting. The public is invited to attend.
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AARP To
Meet Tuesday
Jamestown AARP will meet Tuesday in the parlors of First Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. The program, presented by Sandy Ahlgren, senior housing consultant, and Chris Anderson, from Heritage Ministries, is entitled “A New View on Aging.” It will focus on new trends for seniors and new ways for seniors to see themselves in the 21st century. Questions from the audience will be welcome. There will also be a short business meeting, a book exchange and refreshments. All are seniors area welcome.
Karate Classes To Be Offered
The Jamestown YMCA will offer youth karate for students ages 5 to 15 years and adult karate from Tuesday through Aug. 8. The classes will meet 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 black belt 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. The adult class cost is $40 for YMCA members and $65 for potential members. For more information, visit www.jamestownymca.org or call 664-2802.
Sewer Board To Meet Tuesday
MAYVILLE – The North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District board will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Town of Chautauqua meeting room, 2 Academy St., Mayville. The public is welcome to attend.
JPS Board To Meet Tuesday
The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Ring Elementary School. The board will look to approve a New York State School Boards Association Area 3 director and adopt a summer board meeting schedule. The public is invited to attend.
Historical Society To Host Conroe
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Historical Society Guest Speaker Series will continue Tuesday when Jane Conroe, Maple Springs resident, retired Maple Grove teacher and lake aficionado, will give a historical perspective of Chautauqua Lake at 7 p.m. at the museum on Alburtus Avenue, Bemus Point. The series is open to the public.
VA Benefit Laws To Be Discussed
Steve E. McCord, director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, or Kevin P. Haynes, security officer, will be available to discuss VA benefit laws, the VA healthcare system or concerns and questions one may have at the Randolph American Legion Post on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. McCord is also available at the Little Valley County Office building Thursday afternoons from 1-3:30 p.m.
Library Board To Meet Wednesday
BUSTI – The board of trustees of the Hazeltine Public Library will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the library. The meeting is open to the public. The library is located at 891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road, Busti.
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Library Plans Chess Tourney
ELLINGTON – The Farman Free Library of Ellington will host an informal chess tournament, for ages 9 to 18, from 5:30-8 p.m. June 19. Registration must be made by June 13 and is free. Space is limited. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 287-2945.
Sailing Classes Now Forming
CELORON – Sailing classes are forming now at Ready About Sailing, 32 Venice Ave., Celoron. For more information, call 664-3883.
Annual Gala Set For Saturday
WESTFIELD – The Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual fundraiser and gala is Saturday. “A Joyful Sound” will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the McClurg Museum in Westfield’s Moore Park. The fundraiser will feature hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting, along with Irish-American songs by the musical duo of Doc and Bill. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the museum and its exhibits. The cost to attend the Gala is $50 per person. All proceeds will benefit the McClurg Museum, home to the Chautauqua County Historical Society. For tickets and reservations, call 326-2977 or email mcclurg@fairpoint.net.
Myers Library Book Sale Set
FREWSBURG – Myers Memorial Library will be holding its annual Book Sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the townwide yard sales. The library also sells baked goods and hot dogs along with having a yard sale. The book sale includes adult and children’s books, large-print, audio books, music and puzzles. Donations are being accepted for the yard sale. Please no textbooks, encyclopedias, or Reader’s Digest-condensed books. Tickets for our Underground Railroad wall hanging quilt will also be sold starting that day. For more information, please call the library at 569-5515. The library will be closed during the sale. The library hours are Monday-Wednesday 1-8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 2-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon.
Randolph Open Houses Planned
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Historical Society, 28 Jamestown St., Randolph, will be having open houses this Saturday and Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The latest exhibits will be on display.
Church Plans Chicken Dinner
SHERMAN – The Sherman Community Church, 109 Church St., Sherman, will hold an old-fashioned chicken barbecue at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The barbecue will take place rain or shine and go on until dinners are sold out. Meals, which include macaroni salad, baked beans, rolls and homemade pies, cost $8 for adults and $6 for children. Take-out orders will be available. Proceeds will help pay to repair the church’s steeple.
Club To Hold Spaghetti Dinner
The Marco Polo Club will host a spaghetti dinner Saturday from 4:30-7:30 p.m., at 1027 E. Second St., Jamestown.
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Anniversary Set For Sunday
CASSADAGA – Bill and Vi Dorman’s 50th anniversary celebration and vow renewal will be held Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at the Red House, 91 Frisbee Road, Cassadaga.
Thrift Shop Offers Summer Items
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop 409 Pine St., Jamestown, has a large selection of ladies’ summer clothing to size 3X. 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.
Reunion Set For Aug. 17
A reunion for relatives of Beulah Hess Dearing and Claude Wilbur Dearing will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, at Lakeside Park in Mayville at noon, with lunch at 1 and pictures at 2. Hot dogs and iced tea will be provided. Attendees should bring a dish to pass and table setting. For more information, call 753-5506.
Hospital Reunion Set For Aug. 10
Former Jamestown General Hospital employees will hold their 25th annual reunion on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Maplehurst Country Club, 1508 Big Tree Road, Lakewood. A social hour will be from 5-6 p.m. with a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $22.50 a person, with spouses and guests welcome. There will be a cash bar and music and dancing from 7-10 p.m. hosted by Angelo Guiffre. Reservations with payment are due by Aug. 3 and can be sent to Sue Short, 269 Holder Road, Panama, NY 14767. For more information, call Short at 338-664 or email: susan11950@ yahoo.com. Golfing will also be available at a cost of $28 a person, including a cart. Tee times can be scheduled by calling the Maplehurst Country Club Pro Shop at 763-1225 as soon as possible.
Alumni Banquet Set For June 15
The Panama Central School alumni banquet will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, in the Rowdy Rooster restaurant, Panama. Reservations are required; contact Roe Anne Faulkner at 782-3060.
Legion To Host The Untouchables
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Legion will be hosting, The Untouchables on Friday, from 7-11 p.m. Dinners will be served from 5-9 p.m. Members and guests are welcome.
NY Cavalry To Perform
WESTFIELD – The 9th NY Cavalry reenactment group will be staging a Civil War encampment in Westfield’s Moore Park this weekend. The 9th Cavalry will set up camp on Friday evening with various activities scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a special appearance by confederates from the 64th Virginia, who will participate in a battle reenactment Saturday afternoon. New this year for the kids, a doll-making workshop is also slated for Saturday, beginning at noon. A reading of various letters from the Civil War will be held in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. There is no cost to attend any of the 9th Cavalry events. A complete schedule of encampment events can be found online at the Historical Society’s website, www.mcclurgmuseum.org.
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Fluvanna Library Board To Meet
The monthly board meeting for the Fluvanna Free Library will be held today at the library. The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Pre-K Roundup Is Thursday At PVCS
The Pine Valley Central School will host its Universal Pre-Kindergarten Roundup for children who enter UPK in the fall of 2013 on Thursday. Notices have been sent to parents and children. Those who have a child who will be 4 before Dec. 1 and have not received notification should contact Mrs. Nichols at the elementary office at 988-3291, ext. 3306.
Book Signing To Be Held Saturday
LAKEWOOD – Dr. Mike Maccalupo, a South Buffalo native now living in the Wilmington, N.C., area, will be at the Off The Beaten Path book store, 28 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood, from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, for a reading and book signing for his new book “The Almost Definitive Collection” vol. 1. Maccalupo is the author of two novels, “Where the Road Begins” (2011) and “Murder at Ravenswood Hall” (2012). He recently completed his first collection, “The Almost Definitive Collection” vol. 1 and is currently working on a new murder mystery set in the Buffalo area titled, “The Allentown Murders,” which is due out in October. For more information, visit mjmaccalupo.com.
Camera Class Set For Saturday
KENNEDY – The Kennedy Free Library is hosting a free digital camera workshop on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Maria Johnson, manager of the CVS photo department, will be at the library and provide hands-on instruction in operation of cameras. She will also answer any questions. Attendees are asked to bring camera instruction booklets. Call 267-4265 with any questions and to register.
Colley Benefit To Be Held Saturday
A benefit will be held for Rick and Susan Colley on Saturday. The benefit will feature food, music, prizes and more. There will be a spaghetti dinner with salad and dessert. A Chinese auction and a 50/50 drawing will also be featured. The Skeleton Keys will provide the entertainment. The benefit is being held to help the Colleys with expenses related to Rick’s recent health issues. He has been in many hospitals and rehab centers as a result of losing his left leg and now needs handicap-accessible housing. Admission is $10 for the general public, $5 for children 15 and under, and free for children under 5. To order tickets, call 720-1808. Payment can also be accepted at the door. The benefit will be held at Jamestown Moose Lodge 1681, 405 E. Fifth St., Jamestown, from 5-10 p.m.
Antique Club To Meet Wednesday
The Women’s Antique Club will meet for a picnic on Wednesday in the Lakewood Rec. Center. Members should take a tureen and spook, their table service and beverage if they do not want coffee. Dessert will be furnished by committee members Joyce Bracey, Shirley Brace, Irene Berg and Betty Kohlbocher. The Lakewood Antique Study Club recently visited the North East, Pa. Antique Mall and the Clantique Store in Girard; the Battles Museum, a Victorian home built in 1862, built by the Battles Family; and the Yellow Farm, the original homestead from the 1800s.