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Cardboard Boat Event Cancelled
The Cardboard Boat Regatta scheduled for Saturday has been canceled. Arts Council For Chautauqua County and Reg Lenna Civic Center did not receive enough registrations to go through with the event as planned. Questions may be directed to 664-2465, ext. 227.
Thrift Shop Is Stocked Well
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 409 Pine St. between East Fourth and East Fifth streets, Jamestown, is well-stocked with summer clothing for men, women and children as well as small household items and jewelry. Off-street parking is available in the church lot off East Fifth Street. Summer hours for sales and receiving are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On Tuesday, receiving hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds are used for local outreach. The all-volunteer local staff includes many from RSVP.
Thrift Store Is Accepting Items
The Community Outreach Center Thrift Store, First Lutheran Church, third floor, corner of Chandler and Center streets, is currently accepting donations of gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and also household goods. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Every child will receive a free stuffed toy. All proceeds will benefit local charities.
Block Sale Event Set For Weekend
Park West held their July neighborhood meeting outdoors in Veterans Park. Co-presidents Stephanie Wright and Kimberly Lombard announced the continuation of the “Every-Odd-Year Wild Westside Block Sale.” This sale takes place in August of each odd year promoting interaction and communications among neighbors. Debbie Basile, chairperson for the event, says to expect even more households to participate this year. Refreshments will be available. The sale is on the west side of Jamestown and will include parts of McDaniel, Fairmount, Harding, Hallock, Fullerton, Todd, Woodworth and Royal. The sale runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Town Picnic Parade Is Saturday
ELLINGTON – The 101st Ellington Town Picnic Parade will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. Lineup for the parade is at 5 p.m. at the Ellington Ball Field located near the Ellington Town Hall Building on West Main Street. If you are interested in participating call April Ericsson, parade chairman, at 267-4903.
Lawn, Bake Sale Set For Saturday
LAKEWOOD – The Chautauqua Colony, 2109 Southwestern Drive, Lakewood, will host a lawn, craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Vendors are welcome. Call 661-9538 for reservations. Lunch will be available.
‘Scroggins’ To Play Saturday
KENNEDY – “Scroggins” will play from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Hallquist Park on Route 394 in Kennedy. Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair. Refreshments will be available for sale.
Quilt Show Set For Saturday
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Valley Historical Society will sponsor its annual quilt show at the Sinclairville Museum on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. For questions or to exhibit please contact Betty Jean Ridout at 962-2309.
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Route 76 Work To Begin Today
SHERMAN – The New York State Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin highway paving today on Route 76, in the town of Sherman. As a result, motorists should expect to encounter daily lane closures, between Route 474 and the village of Sherman, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Traffic will alternate the use of one lane controlled by flaggers in the vicinity of the work zone. This project is expected to last approximately two weeks. This work is weather dependent and will be delayed in the event of inclement weather.
Celoron-W.E. Seniors To Meet
Celoron-West Ellicott Seniors will meet for a chicken barbecue at noon on Aug. 21 in the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club pavilion. The cost is $8 per person. Reservations are required and must be made by Aug. 16; call 484-1355 or 664-5397. Members attending should take their own beverage. Forty-two seniors attended a recent cook out in the Herman Kent Post. Nola Riley, president, welcomed the group. Don Christopherson led the blessing. Committee reports were accepted as read. Discussion was on support of ”Laurel’s Run” with a donation to The Resource Center. Veterans were recognized for providing our freedom by Arlene Christopherson. Barb Olander and Jeanne Sampson conducted a Chinese auction.
Van’s Texas
Hots Re-Opening
Van’s Texas Hots, North Main Street in Jamestown, will hold a re-opening Thursday, under a new partnership between Allen M. VanGuilder and Brian E. Johnson. The business will be open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and late-night Fridays and Saturday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Party Caucus To Meet Thursday
The Party Caucus will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Kiantone Town Hall, 1521 Peck Settlement Road, Jamestown. It will be making nominations of candidates for public office in the town of Kiantone to be voted on Tuesday, Nov. 5. All duly enrolled members of the Democratic Party in the town of Kiantone are eligible to participate and vote.
VA Benefit Laws To Be Discussed
Steve E. McCord, director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, or Service Officer Kevin P. Haynes will be available to discuss VA benefit laws, the VA healthcare system and answer any questions Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Gowanda American Legion Post; Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Randolph American Legion Post; and Aug. 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Franklinville town clerk’s office. McCord is available at the Little Valley County Office Building on Thursday afternoons from 1-3:30 p.m., excluding Aug. 8.
P.V. Board Of Ed. To Meet
The Pine Valley Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. A motion will be made to enter into an executive session for the purpose of discussing contracts and to interview finalists for the Jr./Sr. high school principal position. A special meeting will also be held Friday at 8 a.m. to appoint the Jr./Sr. high school principal. Both meetings will be held in the board conference room (room No. 5) at the elementary school.
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Bible School Begins Tuesday
The Watts Flats United Methodist Church will hold “Hay Day,” a vacation Bible school for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 through Thursday, Aug. 1.
Outhouse Race Set For Sept. 14
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Valley Historical Society in Sinclairville will be holding its second annual Outhouse Race in conjunction with the Sinclairville History Fair on Sept. 14. The society is looking for persons willing to put together a racing team and build an outhouse to race in this year’s event. Last year’s Outhouse Race drew the largest crowd of the day at the History Fair. For more information on the event and the contest rules, contact event Chairman Larry Dorman at 962-2253 or History Fair Chairman Larry Barmore at 985-4870.
Nursery School Signups Ongoing
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Area Nursery School, sponsored by the East Randolph United Methodist Church, 122 Church St., Randolph, is currently accepting registrations for the 2013-214 school year for two-hour-per-day programs, twice a week. The nursery school, which is housed in the church fellowship hall, follows the Randolph Central School calendar. For more information on the program, cost and plans for the next year or registration forms, contact Jessica Wheeler, head teacher, at 269-4761; Judith Stevens, 358-5927; or the church office, Wednesday through Friday.
Christian Singles Hosting Stand
The “19 to 99 er’s” Christian Singles’ Group will be hosting a chili/cheese dog and Pepsi stand at the Babe Ruth World Series of Antique Car Show, at Bergman Park, Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Singles’ Group sponsors are Christ First United Methodist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, Walmart, Wegmans, Oscar Mayer and Pepsi. A breast cancer awareness donation table will be observed in honor of the late Kathleen Jackson, wife of the Rev. Raymond Jackson. The singles’ group is open to new members and information and registration forms are available at 483-5691, Jody Terhune.
Bible School Set For Aug. 5-9
Bethel Lutheran Church, 904 W. Third St., Jamestown, will hold ”Amazing Desert Journey,” a vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 5-9 for children entering pre-kindergarten, age 3 and potty trained, through those entering sixth grade. Space is limited, and only 20 spaces are available ages 3-5. To pre-register, contact Jennifer Spacht at bethelchristianed@yahoo.com or 661-9050; Tara Eastman at eastman tara@yahoo.com, 969-3950; or Judy Lind at cjlind83@yahoo.com, 569-3751.
M&T Bank Donates To RTPI
M&T Bank gave the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History a $2,500 donation recently in support of RTPI and its exhibits. The current RTPI exhibit, “America’s Parks Through the Beauty of Art” ends Sunday.
Celoron Plans Special Meeting
CELORON – The Celoron Board of Trustees will be holding a special meeting on Monday at 6:30 pm in the Community Center, 47 Dunham Ave., Celoron.
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Arts Council Workshop Set
Arts Council For Chautauqua County and Willow Bay Theater present a Stage Combat Workshop on Saturday at 11 a.m. The workshop is aimed at actors and actresses in their teens through adulthood. SUNY Fredonia’s Steve Vaughan offers an introduction to stage combat. This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamental concepts and theories of stage combat. This is a non-armed workshop. Please wear loose clothing and be prepared to move. Vaughan has been teaching stage combat for over 35 years. He is certified by the Society Of American Fight Directors. The cost of the workshop is $35. The workshop will be at Willow Bay Theater at 21 E. Third St. For registration call 664-2465, ext. 227 or email lbarry@artscouncil.com.
Art In The Park Is This Weekend
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Society of Artists will once again be holding their annual art show/sale “Art in the Park” at Mayville’s Lakeside Park on Saturday and Sunday. The members of the group as well as a few other local artisans will be displaying, selling and demonstrating their unique and original artwork. The hours for the show are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Program To Begin Airing Saturday
“Dialogues” is the name of a half-hour television program produced by Mark Kiyak from SUNY Fredonia. Hosted by Tina Zboch, the program will feature guest Dr. Virginia Horvath. Horvath is president of SUNY Fredonia. Some of the topics include reflections of her first year as president as well as plans for the future. The program will air on Access Channel 5 at 3 and 9 p.m. each day beginning Saturday with the last airing on Aug. 2. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.
Maple Grove Reunion Planned
The Maple Grove High School Class of 1973 will celebrate its 40th class reunion at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, in the Celoron Legion, Jackson Avenue, Celoron. Music will be provided by the band ”Only Human.” There is no cover charge. All alumni and teachers are invited to attend.
Lily Dale Fun Fest Is Saturday
LILY DALE – The Church of the Living Spirit’s annual Fun Fest is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. Saturday at the Lily Dale Auditorium. Admission at the door is $5, and each one paying the fee will receive five tickets for the basket auction. Those of ages 16 and under may attend free of charge. The Fun Fest will include: mini readings, healing, basket auction, historical presentation, book sale, Shabby-Chic Sale, the Children’s Activity Table and more.
Car Wash Benefit Planned
The Resource Center will hold a car wash Saturday to benefit the annual Step Up for Autism event. The car wash will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Resource Center’s facility at 862 Foote Ave. The cost is $5. Money raised from the car wash will go to this year’s Step Up for Autism, which takes place Sept. 28. For more information about that event, visit www.stepupforautism.com. For more information about the car wash, phone 664-2567.
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Sherman Reunion Set For Aug. 3
SHERMAN – The Sherman Central School class of 1993 will hold their 20th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3, with a family picnic. The cost is $20 per family and reservations are requested. A golf outing is also planned. Local classmates and parents of Sherman graduates from the class are urged to provide information to those interested who may be out of the area. For more information, call John Hay at 228-697- 5217, either by phone or text.
Library To Present Puppet Show
The Bemus Point Library is presenting The Omnipresent Puppet Theater featuring “Gumshoe McMonocle and the Strange Case of Rumpelsomething” today at 6:30 p.m. This show is based on the story of “Rumpelstiltskin” and is geared to all ages. The show will begin promptly at 6:30. Area residents are encouraged to come early to get a seat. The performance is free and open to the public. Call 386-2274 for more information.
Boil Order Lifted In Frewsburg
FREWSBURG – The boil water order in effect since Thursday for customers served by the Frewsburg public water supply in the Wigren Road area is now lifted. The water leak that caused the problem was repaired Friday, and water samples collected Monday and Tuesday show the water is safe to drink.
Parks Commission To Meet Tonight
The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will hold its monthly meeting at the Chautauqua County Airport Jamestown at 7 p.m. today. The public is welcome to attend.
Library Book Sale Set For Saturday
BUSTI – The Hazeltine Public Library will hold its annual book sale Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library is located at 891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road. Call 487-1281 with any questions.
35th Reunion Set For Saturday
The Southwestern High School Class of 1978 will be holding its 35-year class reunion Saturday. Any class members who have not received an invitation should contact Don Scott by email at swcs78@verizon.net.
Summerfest Set At Brewing Company
Southern Tier Brewing Company will host its third annual Summerfest on Saturday, from 3-7 p.m., featuring live music, award-winning barbecue and a keg-bowling tournament.
Meeting Planned At Fairgrounds
DUNKIRK – Chautauqua County Soil & Water Conservation District Directors’ regular meeting will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds Agricultural Educational Tent, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk.
Breakfast Slated For Applebee’s
LAKEWOOD – Southwestern Trojans Midget Football is hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday at Applebee’s in Lakewood from 8-10 a.m. This event will be fully staffed by the team. Tickets are $6 each and will get you a plate of pancakes, bacon and unlimited juice/coffee. There will also be a 50-50 drawing. Call or text 708-3502 for tickets, or see any board member.
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Watch Group
To Meet Tonight
CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek Neighborhood Watch Group will meet tonight at 7 in the Town Hall. The group will report on occurrences and outline future events. Any Cherry Creek resident is invited to attend.
Church To Hold Thursday Dinners
MAYVILLE – The Mayville United Methodist Church, 81 S. Erie St., will hold pulled pork and beef-on-weck dinners on from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday and Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The church is handicapped-accessible.
Board Of Health Sets Meeting
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Board of Health will hold its meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. in the HRC Building, fourth floor conference room. Anyone seeking further information or wishing to attend this meeting should call the Public Health Director’s Office at 753-4590.
Busti Group To Meet Thursday
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.
Gaede To Appear On Senior Report
“Senior Report with Reed Powers” will have Gretchen Gaede as the guest Saturday. Gaede will discuss art in photography. She has a studio at Chautauqua Institution. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities. The series highlights senior citizen club news for 15 minutes with the remainder of the hour-long program devoted to the featured guest.
Applications
Due Aug. 1
The East Hill Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit, 501(c)3 organizations that serve the Western New York area. The application deadline is Thursday, Aug. 1. The foundation is interested in helping nonprofit organizations that provide basic human services such as providing food and shelter for the needy. The grant application is available at www.easthillfdn.org. The East Hill Foundation is a privately-funded family foundation founded in 1986. It identifies and funds innovative, charitable projects designed to enhance the quality of life of the residents from the eight counties of Western New York: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming. Only one application per organization may be considered during the funding cycle. For more information, call 204-0204.
Meat Sale Is
Friday At Fair
Chautauqua County 4-H will be holding its 49th annual 4-H Market Animal Sale on Friday at noon at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds. Approximately 45 steers, eight meat goats, 12 sets of chickens, 40 lambs and 80 hogs will be auctioned off. 4-H is the youth development program of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
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CWC Annual Meeting Set
MAYVILLE – Webb’s Captains Table will be the location for the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s annual meeting and dinner celebration to be held Sunday. This year’s featured speakers will be CWC’s conservationists Jane Conroe and David Anderson, speaking on their outreach to foster lakeshore native plant landscaping on Chautauqua Lake and to engage landowners of stream sites with high rates of erosion to obtain design and funding assistance to undertake conservation projects to reduce the loading of sediment and nutrients to Chautauqua Lake. CWC members, community leaders, and the general public are invited to attend the annual meeting at a cost of $40 per person for a buffet style dinner. A welcoming reception with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will begin at 4:45 p.m., followed by the annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. An annual report to the membership on activities and board elections will take place. To make a reservation, call 664-2166 today.
AOC To Ride Bikes Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will ride bikes at Goddard State Park and in Meadville. Participants will meet at 8 a.m. at the Youngsville Home and Garden Center, 70 Railroad St., Youngsville or at the parking lot below the Goddard State Park Office on Lake Wilhelm Road, across from Pier 3 Boat Launch, at 9:30 a.m. The ride will be 16 miles around Lake Wilhelm on a paved trail. Riders will then load their bikes on their vehicles, stop for lunch, then drive to the Ernst Trail in Meadville on Route 322 next to Home Depot for a 10-mile ride. For more information call Pat Spicer at 814-757-8331, evenings.
City Concert Series Continues
The City Summer Bandshell Concert series will feature the Jamestown Municipal Band as directed by Rick Lundquist at 7 p.m., Wednesday. The free concert series is held at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park. This week’s concert theme is a “Music of Broadway & Hollywood.”
JGH Alumni Reunion Set
The 25th alumni reunion of Jamestown General Hospital employees will be Saturday, Aug. 10, at Maplehurst Country Club. The social hour starts at 5 p.m. with a dinner buffet at 6 p.m., followed by dancing and music. The cost is $22.50 a person. There will be a cash bar. Spouses and significant others welcomed. To make a reservation, send payment to Sue Short, 269 Holder Road, Panama, NY 14767, by Aug. 3.
Thule Lodge To Meet Thursday
BEMUS POINT – The Thule Lodge, located at 4123 Pancake Hill Road, will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to pass for the tureen supper which will begin at 6 p.m. Following the supper, the monthly business meeting will be held. Thule Lodge serves to preserve the Swedish heritage through events and activities, and welcomes new members.
Sewer District Board To Meet
MAYVILLE – The North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Board of Directors will have a scheduled meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at 2 Academy St., Mayville.
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Pet Celebration Set For Tuesday
LILY DALE – The second annual Lily Dale Pet Remembrance Celebration opens at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lily Dale Pet Cemetery. The Rev. Joanne Copley-Nigro, founder of the event, invites pets and their human companions to take part in a brief program of music and prayer. Pets will be blessed, and animals that have passed on will be remembered and honored. The cemetery, located off East Street on the path to the Inspiration Stump, was established in 1900, and is believed to be one of the oldest municipal pet cemeteries in the country. Former companions of animals that have passed but are not buried in the cemetery, may bring a photograph, or share a story or prayer during the service. Also, a pebble or flower may in left at the cemetery in memory of pets.
Falconer Class Of ’48 To Gather
Falconer Central School Class of 1948 will meet for lunch Thursday, Aug. 1, at 1 p.m. at Friendly’s Restaurant in Brooklyn Square. If you haven’t been contacted and wish to attend, call 358-6977.
Civil War Talk
Is Wednesday
The Cattaraugus County Museum’s summer-long Civil War Event Series continues on Wednesday as Allegany County Historian Craig Braack will give a talk entitled “Gettysburg: The High Water Mark of the Confederacy.” A graduate of SUNY Geneseo, Braack has been historian of Allegany County since 1985. The talk will take place at 7 p.m. at the Cattaraugus County Museum and will take place rain or shine. If weather permits, it will be held outdoors on the museum lawn. The talk is free and open to the public. The museum is located in the Stone House (next to the Pines facility), 9824 Route 16, Machias. Call 353-8200 for more information.
Outreach Program To Begin This Week
WESTFIELD – The Lakeshore Assembly of God Church, 252 E. Main St., Westfield, will hold “Adventure Land, the Valley of Choices,” a Western-themed program for children, ages 4 to 11, from 6:30-7:45 p.m., each Wednesday beginning on July 24 until the end of summer. This outdoor outreach program will include Bible teachings about good choices, using Western character puppets, skits and music, along with contests, prizes and refreshments. For more information, contact the church at 326-3317, or bring your child any Wednesday evening during the summer for fun while learning about the Bible.
Goshen Road Picnic Set
The 100th Annual Goshen Road Picnic will be held Saturday at Todd Smith’s farm with a bonfire starting at 7:30 p.m. Anyone currently living on Goshen Road and those that grew up on the road are invited to attend. Attendees should bring a lawn chair and a large dish to pass. A 100th celebration cake will be provided. Games and door prizes will take place.
Happy Grams
To Entertain
The ”Happy Grams” will provide entertainment when the Westside Women’s Club meets at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday in Bethel Lutheran Church, hosted by Maxine Castiglione and Slyvia Anderson. For more information on joining the group, women living on the westside should call 484-8342.
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Myers Library Announces Hours
FREWSBURG – Myers Memorial Library’s summer hours are: Monday 1-8 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday 1-8 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday 2-5 p.m. The library is closed Saturday. These hours are in effect until Labor Day. For more information please call the library at 569-5515.
Craft Spaces
Still Available
The City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced that there are still arts and crafts spaces available for the 2013 Labor Day Festival. Spaces may be rented for $35 each and only hand-crafted items made by the vendor may be sold. Call the Recreation Office at 483-7523 for more information.
Stockton Picnic Set For Saturday
The Route 380/S. Stockton Picnic will be held at the Stockton Firemen’s Grounds in the Briggs Pavilion, on Saturday, July 27, at noon. Attendees should bring a dish to pass, table service and a wrapped white elephant gift, along with stories and photos to share. For information or to help, call Claudia at 962-8411.
Bake Sale
Set For Saturday
FALCONER – The Falconer Women of the Moose Chapter 134 will host a bake sale from 3-6 p.m. Saturday in the Moose Lodge, 11 S. Dow St., Falconer. Proceeds will benefit youth involvement committee projects.
Ricketts To Appear On Show
“Senior Report with Reed Powers” will have Mike Ricketts as the guest Saturday. Ricketts will discuss Habitat for Humanity and the upcoming new house build in Mayville. The live, cable-access call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time.
Rap Group To Meet Saturday
The Chautauqua Region Multiple Sclerosis Rap Group will hold its monthly ”rap session” from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on 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.
Chicken Barbecue Set For Saturday
STOW – The Magnolia United Methodist Church, 3969 Route 394, north of Stow, will hold a chicken barbecue from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday. The meal will include chicken from 3C’s Catering, potato salad, applesauce, roll, pie and a beverage. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Takeouts will be available. Baked goods and crafts will also be featured.
Recital Set
For Sunday
Slovakian pianist Magdalena Ondicova will present a 3 p.m. recital Sunday at Zion Covenant Church, 520 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown. The recital is being given in honor of her dear friend Ruth Ann McChesney, who will celebrate her 75th birthday. A cake reception will follow the recital. The public is welcome to attend free of charge.
Anniversary
Dinner Is July 28
Reservations are due today for the old-fashioned potluck dinner to be held following the Lakewood United Methodist Church’s 100th anniversary celebration July 28. To make reservations or for more information, call the church at 763-9345.
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Vendor Spaces Still Available
The City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced that there are still spaces available for food concessionaires interested in having a spot reserved at the 2013 Labor Day Festival. The 34th Annual Labor Day Festival will be held on Sunday, Sept. 1 at Bergman Park. All concessionaires are required to sell unique items, with the exception of pop and water. Concessionaires also must be a nonprofit organization or have a nonprofit organization designated as the beneficiary in order to participate in the festival. Those interested in being a food concessionaire or wanting more information about the Labor Day Festival should call the Recreation Office at 483-7523.
History Of Dances Set For Saturday
The history of dances and dance halls in Allegany State Park 1933-1973 will be discussed by speaker Bob Byledbal on Saturday at 1 p.m. The event will be held at Camp Allegany, Red House Area, Allegany State Park. As many as 4,000 people attended the Dawn Dances in Allegany State Park, including many people from the Jamestown area. Area residents are encouraged to attend the talk to re-live those days.
Scramble Tourney Set For Sunday
RANDOLPH – On Sunday, Randolph Area Baseball is hosting the 4th Annual Scramble Golf Tournament to benefit Randolph Area Little League. The tournament is held at Cardinal Hills Golf Course. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. If you would like to donate to the tournament, or would like to enter a team, contact Reggie Taylor at 485-8741.
Blood Drive
Set For Today
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will bost an American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, at the BPU Education Room, 92 Steele St., Jamestown. Lunch for blood donors will be provided. Walk-ins are welcome. To arrange an advance appointment, call Becky Robbins, BPU communications coordinator, at 661-1680.
County Road 9
To Close Today
The Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works will be closing County Road 9, Cold Spring Road, in the town of Cold Spring this morning for the replacement of a cross culvert. It is scheduled to be reopened this evening.
Dinner Event
Set For Friday
Christ First United Methodist Church will hold a spaghetti and meatball dinner Friday from 4:30-7 p.m. in Darrah Hall. The dinner is being prepared by Chef Robert Koch and is in support of the Student Scholarship Fund, a benefit for students seeking higher education. Tickets are available at the church office and at the door and are $8 for adults and $4 for children.
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Thrift Shop
Lowers Prices
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop 409 Pine St., Jamestown, has marked down quality summer items throughout all the departments. 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.
Outdoor Club
To Trim Trails
Allegheny Outdoor Club volunteers will meet today at 9 a.m. at the Jackson Run Bridge on the North Warren Bike Trail to do trim work. The club has the tools so volunteers need to provide their own work gloves. For more information call John Young at 814-730-2915 or Linda or Earl Ross at 814-726-3920. On Thursday, the AOC will ride bikes in the Frewsburg area. Participants will meet at the Jamestown Audubon Center at 5:30 p.m., ride to Frewsburg for ice cream then return to the center. For more information call Pat Spicer at 814-757-8331, evenings. On Sunday, the AOC will hike a 6.5-mile section of the North Country Trail beginning at Forest Road 116. Participants will meet at Howe’s True at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Jim Houghtling at 814-723-1654. On Monday, the AOC will ride bikes 34 miles from Warren to Frewsburg and back. Participants will meet at the southern terminus of the North Warren Bike Path at the East Street Trailhead at 9 a.m. For more information call Earl Ross at 814-726-3920.
Christmas In July Begins Thursday
CELORON – Celoron United Methodist Church will host a “Christmas in July” sale on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is selling many Christmas decorations and items and reduced prices. Everything must go.
Blood Drive Set For Thursday
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the BPU Education Room, 92 Steele St., Jamestown. Lunch for blood donors will be provided. Donors may access the BPU Blood Drive by entering the “D” driveway at 92 Steele St. to the BPU parking lot. Facing the building from the parking lot, one should enter the right door labeled “Visitor Entrance” under the green awning, sign in at the window and take the elevator to the first floor. Donors must be at least 17 years old, in good health and will need picture identification. Walk-ins are welcome. To arrange an advance appointment, call Becky Robbins, BPU communications coordinator, at 661-1680.
4-H To Present Projects Thursday
Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Program has a variety of exhibits attend The Chautauqua county fair each year. This week Chautauqua County 4-H members are preparing for the 2013 county fair to present over 700 animals, 1,600 non-animal projects and to compete in several knowledge skills contests. 4-H provides a variety of youth development opportunities. One popular project is the food and nutrition program. On Thursday, youth will present 174 food projects to volunteer judges, hoping to receive the coveted Special Judges Award in the Foods Category. Stop by the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Chautauqua County Fair to see more than 1,600 youth projects on display.
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Myers Library Board To Meet
FREWSBURG – The Myers Memorial Library trustees board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the library community room. The meeting is open to the public.
Book Group To Meet Tuesday
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Memorial Library Book Group will meet Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. to discuss “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. The novel is set in Germany in World War II, and the heroine is a child whose foster parents resist the Nazis while hiding a Jewish man in their basement. The book chosen for Aug. 20 is “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden. 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.
Carroll Seniors Meeting Set
The Carroll Senior Citizens will meet at noon Wednesday for their monthly meeting and their annual indoor picnic. Members attending should bring a dish to pass and their own table service. The entertainment for the day will be the newly formed Ding-A-Lings Group from Emeritus who sing, play bells, read poems and tell stories. All over the age of 50 are invited to attend the meeting which is held at the Frewsburg American Legion in Frewsburg. For additional information call Mary Himes at 569-6110 or Linda Lewis at 569-2115.
Pizza Cruise To Be Held Thursday
FALCONER – The Falconer Senior Citizens met June 24 at Falconer Park. There were 45 members present. A pizza cruise on the Summer Wind will be held Thursday from 3-5 p.m. The cost is $20. A chicken barbecue will be held at Falconer Park on July 22 at noon. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. A Chinese auction will also be held July 22. Attendees should bring a wrapped gift. The Office for the Aging will be selling tickets to the picnic at Midway Park in August. Frank Fonti will be collecting for the Casino trip and Italian Festival for members and non members on Aug. 10. The cost is $25. Call Fonti at 665-2058 for more information.
Ivory Block Party Is Wednesday
FREWSBURG – The fifth annual Ivory Community block party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ivory Baptist Church pavilion. Hot dogs, beverages and table service will be provide. Persons attending may take a dish to pass. A 30-minute program, including music and gospel magic, will be provided by the Jamestown are Boys JIM Club.
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Comm. To Meet
The St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery restoration committee will meet at the HorseShoe Inn on Wednesday at 1 p.m. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Regional Comm. Meeting Set
M. Brad Whitcomb, regional director for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Allegany Region, announced that the Allegany Region Commission will meet at Allegany State Park, in the Red House area administration building, Tuesday at 2 p.m.
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DAR Day
Set For Sunday
National and State officers of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be in attendance at the annual DAR Day at Chautauqua Institution Sunday. Gretta Archer, National Honorary Vice President General and former NY State Regent; Martha Morris Crapser, NY State Regent, Nancy Zwetsch. NY State Vice Regent and Bobbie McMullen, Pa State Regent will be at the Chautauqua Women’s Club for a Crystal and Silver Tea from 1-3 put on by the Circle of the DAR, founded in 1904. Mrs. Archer is current president. Linda Cass, regent, Jamestown, is chairman of the tea.
Fundraisers
Set For Today
FALCONER – The Falconer Fire Department will be hosting two concurrent fundraisers today from noon to 4 p.m. at its station on Davis Street. A pop-can drive to raise money to send care packages to the Veterans of Modern Warfare Chapter 20, and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 865 is scheduled. The Falconer Junior Fire Fighters will also be holding a car wash at the location to raise money to pay for training with the New York Fire Academy.
Historical Society To Meet Monday
CARROLL – The Carroll Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. The speaker for the evening will be Greg Johnson, a local historian and Civil War re-enactor. He recently returned from the 150th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg, and appears as General Daniel E. Sickles. All are welcome to attend our monthly meetings. The society is located at 5 E. Main St. Frewsburg in the building behind the Town Hall. During the summer the rooms are also open Saturday from 2-4 p.m. There is free admission.
Falconer Group To Meet Tuesday
FALCONER – The Eye to the Future Committee of Falconer will be meeting at the Falconer Baptist Church on Tuesday at 8 a.m. The agenda will include plans for the upcoming Art Show in Davis Park, Main Street, Falconer. The event will be held Aug. 24, 11-4 p.m, with no rain date. Those artists with a particular art media wishing to participate and have not received application as yet, can still apply.To receive an application, call Jeri Yauchzy at 665-6891 for information. Membership is not required, but artwork or craftsmanship must be original and handmade. There is no fee for your table. Deadline for applications is Aug. 1.
Game Night
Set For Tuesday
ELLINGTON – Farman Free Library of Ellington will host its first ever Family Game Night Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. The event will feature quiet family time with the many board games the library has on hand. Attendees can also bring their own game. Popcorn and a cold beverage will be served.
SCOPE To Meet On Tuesday
MAYVILLE – A general meeting will be held for the Chautauqua County chapter of SCOPE (Shooters Committee on Political Education) at 7 p.m., Tuesday at the VFW, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville. New York State Sen. Cathy Young will be the featured speaker. SCOPE meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month. Anyone interested in Second Amendment rights is urged to attend.
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Class Of ’88 To Meet Saturday
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Academy and Central School Class of 1988 will hold its 25th reunion at Pat and Vikki (Marshall) Bowen’s property on Prospect Road in Mayville/Westfield on Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. There is a $20 donation which will cover hot dogs, condiments and paper plates. Bring a dish to pass and beverage or refreshment. Contact Vikki Bowen at 581-2869 or Jim Blanchard at 581-0418 or 326-2471 with any questions.
Yard Sale Set For Saturday
First Covenant Church, 520 Spring St., Jamestown, will hold a yard sale, bake sale and car wash on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free coffee will be served with the purchase of a baked good from 8-10 a.m. Hot dogs will also be available. Proceeds will benefit local ministries.
Library Reading Program Continues
The Clymer-French Creek Free Library is having its Summer Reading Program every Saturday until Aug. 17 for children 3-7 years of age, from 11 a.m. to noon. For independent readers, the child will read books to receive prizes. Stop by the library to register your child. All are welcome to The Omnipresent Puppet Theater presentation of Gumshoe Mcmonocle and the Strange Case of Rumpelsomething, is set for Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Clymer United Methodist Church basement. All ages are welcome, with the accompaniment of an adult. For more information, call 355-8823.
Outdoor Club To Ride Saturday
On Saturday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will ride bikes in the Steamburg/Frewsburg area. Participants will meet at the Clay Pond on New York Avenue in Falconer at 8 a.m. From there they will ride to Randolph for breakfast then continue on to Steamburg and return via Perimeter and Ivory roads back to Falconer. For more information call Dave Walgren in Jamestown at 665-7857. All AOC events are free and open to the public. For a list of upcoming events go to alleghenyoutdoorclub.org.
Frewsburg Grads To Meet July 20
The Frewsburg Central School Classes of 1967 and 1968 will hold a joint reunion at 6 p.m. on July 20 in the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. For more information, contact Ann Lombardo Olson or Gary Olson at 763-6105.
Cruise Around Lake Is Saturday
The Southern Tier Classic Chevy Club will host its annual cruise around Chautauqua Lake on Saturday. The annual traveling event began 20 years ago, shortly after the club was formed. There is no fee and the cruise is open to all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. The cruise takes place regardless of weather and will begin at Wing City Grille in Lakewood at 4 p.m. and leave at 6:30 p.m. The cruise will end at the 50s Grill and Diner on Washington Street, Jamestown. Food specials are offered at both restaurants.
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Church Offering
Bible School
Christ First United Methodist Church is offering Daily Vacation Bible School – “Operation Get On Board!” Pre-Registration is essential and must be in the Church Office by Monday, July 22. Registration forms and information can be obtained from the church office by telephoning the church at 664-5803. This year’s VBS will be held Monday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 9. They will meet from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. including a morning snack and a lunch at noon. There will be a special event Friday afternoon as a celebration of the week together.
Church To Host
Strawberry Social
GERRY – The Gerry United Methodist Church will hold a Strawberry Social from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, featuring food and fellowship. Dessert including strawberry shortcake and ice cream, beverages, and hot dogs will also be available. Entertainment will be provided by the Mountain Railroad Band. For additional information phone Donna Nichols at 985-1026 or Leona Peterson at 985-4652. The church is located at the corner of Route 60 and Church Street, Gerry.
Swiss Steak
Dinner To Be Held
The North Harmony United Methodist Church will hold a Swiss steak dinner and bake sale Saturday. Meals will be served from 4:30-6:30. The cost will be $8 for adults and $3.50 for children. Take-outs will be available. Proceeds will be used for church needs and mission outreach programs. The church is located on the Sherman-Stedman Road near the Woodcrest golf course.
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Randolph Board To Meet Today
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Central School Board of Education will hold regular meetings during the summer starting today, Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. in the high school library. The public is welcome to attend.
Seat Check Set For Thursday
The Jamestown Police Department will conduct a child safety seat checkpoint Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., 402 Chandler St. The safety check is in conjunction with the Chautauqua Childcare Council. Citizens are encouraged to participate in the free checkpoint where officers will inspect child safety seats and offer advice on proper installation. Officers will have child safety seats on hand to replace old or recalled seats. State law requires all children under 8 years old must be restrained in a child safety seat.
Summer Concert Set For Thursday
FALCONER – The Falconer Public Library will start its 24th year of summer band concerts this Thursday. The schedule of performers is: Razz & Friends, Thursday; Kokomo Band, July 18; Cassadaga Band, July 25; Junior Guilders, Aug. 1. Concerts start at 7 p.m. Area residents are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and join in the fun. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is helping to sponsor the band concert season as part of their own 35th year celebration.
Frewsburg Board To Meet Thursday
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg Central School Board of Education will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the middle/high school library. It will conduct a public hearing on “The Safety Plan” and “The Code of Conduct Plan” from 6-6:30 p.m. just prior to the meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
Ripley Board To Meet Thursday
RIPLEY – The Reorganizational Meeting of the Ripley Central School Board of Education will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., followed by a regular Board of Education meeting, in the Distance Learning Room of Ripley Central School. The public is invited to attend.
Randolph To Hold Lawn Sales
RANDOLPH – Townwide lawn sales will be held in Randolph on Friday and Saturday, rain or shine. Maps will be available beginning Friday at Inkley’s Pharmacy and the Pickle Barrel on Main Street. A free concert will be held Friday featuring Sunny Side Up at 6 p.m. downtown.
Rock The Park Set For Friday
SALAMANCA – Allegany State Park presents its second annual “Rock the Park” event on Friday. The Red House Beach area is the place to be as Allegany’s own Artist in Residence, Jamie Haight, starts things off at 6 p.m. A longtime musician, Haight was voted Chautauqua County’s best lead guitarist in 2005. He has been in several bands and has played with 10,000 Maniacs, and at the Great Blue Heron Festival. These days he does mainly solo work. At 7:30 Western New York’s own Roadhouse Rebels brings their brand of southern rock, blues, and classic rock to the ASP stage. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. For information call the Recreation Department at 354-9101 ext. 236 or find them on Facebook.
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UCC To Host Webinar Tuesday
United Christian Advocacy Network will host a group webinar viewing on Tuesday at Christ First United Methodist Church, 663 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown. The webinar begins at 2 p.m. followed by a short discussion. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the U.S. Department of Justice Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships will present the Webinar “Faith in Action: Working with Children of Incarcerated Parents.” The 90-minute Webinar will inform faith-based and community leaders about trends in youth delinquency, substance abuse, and poor academic attainment due to parent incarceration and resulting absence. This is a free event. For more information, call 490-3300.
Ladies Auxiliary To Meet Tuesday
VFW 557 Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Post. All members are encouraged to attend.
New Patient
Orientation Set
CHEEKTOWAGA – The Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York will hold a New Patient Orientation meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday 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.
Book Sale To Begin Friday
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Library will be holding its annual book sale Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bake sale will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. until sold out. Books are $2 for hardcovers and $1 for paperbacks. The bag sale will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday and continue until 5 p.m. This is a major fundraiser for the library. Call 386-2274 for additional information.
FCS Class Of ’61 To Have Breakfast
The class of 1961 and teachers from Falconer Central School will be together for breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at Friendly’s Restaurant. For reservations, call Pat at 665-4343.
Hazeltine Library Open House Set
BUSTI – The Hazeltine Public Library in Busti recently received grants from The Libri Foundation and The Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation for books for children of all ages. An open house and story time will be held in celebration at the library on Thursday from noon-1 p.m. Parents and children are encouraged to come to the library to check out the new books. The library is located at 891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road. Call 87-1281 for more information.
Ellery Announces Summer Concerts
GREENHURST – The Ellery Town Board has released the 2013 Summer Concert Schedule to be held at the Town of Ellery Park in Greenhurst on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The concerts are as follows: July 11, Kokomo Band; July 18, Wind River Band; July 25, Barbara Jean; Aug. 1, Raz and Friends; Aug. 8, Deuble & Vogan; Aug. 15, Infinity Collective Groove; and Aug. 29, Kokomo Band.
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Summer Swim Program To Begin
STAR Swimming Jamestown will be offering a five-week summer swimming program beginning Monday through Aug. 9. Practices will be Monday through Friday at the Jamestown High School pool from 6:308 a.m. coached by Brad Johnson. A three-week second session will also be available from 10-11:30 a.m. coached by Glen Shoup from Monday through Friday, July 26. For additional information, contact: STARJamestown@stny.rr.com or call 526-4018.
Southwestern Board To Meet
The Southwestern Central School Board will hold an organizational/regular meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Education room, located in the middle school.
Bemus Point Sets Meeting
The Bemus Point Board of Education will hold its regular board meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the board room at Maple Grove High School, Dutch Hollow Road. The public is welcome.
Cemetery Program Set For Tuesday
FREWSBURG – On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., Gary Olson will be presenting a program on St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at the Myers Memorial Library in Frewsburg. The program will include information on the restoration of the cemetery that has been done by volunteers and some of the future planned projects. The cemetery is scheduled to be re-dedicated in August. For more information, you may call the library at 569-5515. The library’s summer hours are in effect: Monday and Wednesday 1-8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday 2-5 p.m. The library is closed Saturdays during the summer.
Artists Group Sets Meeting
The Chautauqua County Society of Artists will be meeting at the Celoron Community Building on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The agenda will include final arrangements for the July 13-14 “Art in the Park” art festival which will be held at Mayville’s Lakeside Park. Those artists still wishing to participate can call Elaine Caflisch at 763-3156 or visit www.chautauquacountysocietyofartists.com. Membership is not required to participate, but artwork or craftwork, must be original and handmade.
Heritage House Camp Planned
The YMCA Heritage House Child Care Center is offering summer day camp for seven weeks this summer for ages 3-5. The program is licensed through the Office of Children and Family Services and operates Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon with extended care available. The weekly summer session dates begin Monday and end Aug. 23. Each week features theme based activities and adventures to keep preschoolers learning, growing and having fun all summer long. The weekly cost is $80 for YMCA members and $100 for YMCA potential members. For more information, contact Erika Muecke at 488-4500 or register on-site at 155 Prather Ave. in Jamestown or the Jamestown YMCA at 101 E. Fourth St.
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Cemetery Tour Set For July 16
Lake View Cemetery will offer a walking tour entitled, “What’s in a Name?” on Tuesday, July 16 starting at 6 p.m. at the cemetery office at the corner of Buffalo Street and Lakeview Avenue. Learn who some of Jamestown’s streets were named for, how buildings came to be named and other name “oddities” in the cemetery. The tour is free, however reservations would be appreciated. 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 60-90 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.
Family Reunion Set For July 28
The Rhinehart-Murdock reunion will be July 28 at the home of Lex and Judy Rhiehart, Haggerdon Hill, Ellington. Dinner will be at 1 p.m. Anyone related to the late G. Leigh and Lena Murdock Rhinehart is invited to attend. Guests are asked to bring orange juice and/or lemonade for the milk can, a dish to pass and table service. For more information, call Linda at 386-2091.
Rowland Family To Gather July 13
FALCONER – Ancestors of William and Coonrod Rowland will reunite July 13 at the Falconer Park Pavilion 3. Attendees should bring a dish to pass and their own table service.
Ross Grange To Meet Monday
FALCONER – Ross Grange will meet Monday for a dish to pass supper at the Falcon’s Nest Banquet Hall at 6:30 p.m. A work meeting for the display booth at the county fair will be held.
Bible School Begins Monday
SHERMAN – Sherman First Baptist Church will host vacation Bible school from 6-8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The weeklong event will include a daily Bible story and verse, game time, refreshments and craft time. Church volunteers have spent much time preparing and decorating according to the theme.
BPU Office Closed Today
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Customer Service Office and other administrative offices will be closed today, in observance of Independence Day. The Yard Waste Site will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as usual. There will be no garbage pickup today. Residents whose garbage normally is picked up on Thursday should place their garbage and recyclables at the curb after 6 p.m. today for pickup Friday. BPU Customer Service will reopen for business at 7 a.m. on Friday. For reports of trouble in all BPU Divisions, all hours, customers may call 661-1640.
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Food Truck To Visit Ashville
ASHVILLE – The Western NY Food Express Truck out of Buffalo will be at the Ashville United Methodist Church on Tuesday, from noon-1:30 p.m. and reopens from 3:30-5 p.m. There is no charge for the fresh produce or other items that will be available. The WNY Food Bank supplies many areas in WNY with express trucks and for this site you need to show proof of address that you reside at one of the following ZIP codes: Ashville 14710, Bemus Point 14712, Celoron 14720, Lakewood 14750, Niobe 14758, Panama 14767 and Stow 14785. Please bring your own bags.
Thrift Store To Close This Week
St. James Thrift Store, 141 Institute St., Jamestown, will be closed this week for the holiday. The store will reopen Wednesday, July 10. Hours are Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP volunteers will be on hand to help customers. Price remains $2 per bag. Proceeds are used to help those in need.
Zoning Board To Meet Wednesday
RANDOLPH – The Town of Randolph Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in the Randolph Municipal building Wednesday at 7 p.m. to hear a request for a special-use permit from Randolph Business Partners to construct a 6-foot-high fence at 1 Bank St.
Prayer Service Set For Fourth Of July
KIANTONE – The Prayer for America service will be held on July 4 at 7 p.m. at the Kiantone Congregational Church. The service will include the giving of thanks to God for the liberties and blessings he has provided. There will be prayers of intercession for the nation to heed the voice of God and turn from ways displeasing to him. All are welcome to come.
SWCS Class Of ’73 To Reunite
The Southwestern Central School 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. If you are a 1973 graduate or parent of a graduate, pass this information on to out of town graduates. 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. The cost is $20 cash at the door; last minute walk-in 1973 graduates are welcome to attend.
Learn To Bike
Program To Begin
WARREN – The Barber National Institute will sponsor a four-week learn-to-bike program in Warren starting July 6. Sessions will be at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. at the Warren YMCA, 212 Lexington Ave., Warren, on Saturdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27. The program is ideal for youngsters and young adults with special needs including autism, Down syndrome, mild cerebral palsy, sensory issues, developmental delays or behavioral issues. The bike camp also helps typically developing children who have not been able to make the transition to riding without training wheels. The cost for the program is $95, which may be covered through an FSS allocation. Families may also apply for grants to provide full or partial scholarships. Participants should have a bike and helmet, but a limited number may be available for use. For more information, call 874-5671 or visit BarberInstitute.org.