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Rummage Sale Begins Thursday
Christ First United Methodist Church at 663 Lakeview Ave. will hold a rummage sale Thursday from 5-8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. A $1 bag sale will also be featured on Saturday.
Bridge To Be Closed Friday
LEON – The Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works will close Leon Bridge No. 18 on County Road 5 – Mosher Hollow Road – one quarter-mile north of Kendall Corners in Leon on Friday for approximately four months. An off-site detour will be posted.
Kennedy Grange To Meet Friday
KENNEDY – Kennedy Grange 496 will meet Friday at 7 p.m. in the Clarks Corners Community Church. The Randolph Central School chapter of FFA and grangers from around the county will be guests at the meeting. The grange previously met April 4 at the church. The grangers each brought snack items, which filled two mailing boxes. Easter cards were also enclosed to be given to the Blue Star Mothers, who mailed the boxes to our troops to thank them for their service. It was also reported that Donna Cross made 23 tiny hats for newborns as a community service project.
Thule Lodge To Begin Friday Meals
BEMUS POINT – The Thule Lodge, located at 4123 Pancake Hill Road, will begin the season of Friday night dinners this Friday from 5-7 p.m. The main menu will include a fish dinner, with a second choice meal being a Swedish combination of korv, kaldolmars and Swedish meatballs. All dinners are open to everyone. Thule Lodge is in its 107th year of preserving the Swedish heritage through events and activities. New members are always welcome.
Rummage Sale Begins Friday
The South Dayton United Methodist Church, 328 Pine St., South Dayton, will hold a giant rummage sale on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a bag sale beginning at noon. A bake sale will also be held both days.
Gerry To Hold Rummage Sale
GERRY – The Gerry United Methodist Church, corner of Route 60 and Church St., Gerry, will hold a rummage and bake sale on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a bag sale beginning at noon. Snack foods and lunch will be available on both days. The rummage sale will include clothing, toys, household and holiday related items. Proceeds will benefit the general fund and to support mission work. For more information, or to make a donation, contact Margie Cobb at 985-4791.
Annual Craft Bazaar Set
FINDLEY LAKE – The Alexander Findley Library, Findley Lake, will hold its annual spring craft bazaar and will be held on Saturday in the Findley Lake Fire Hall, Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handmade craft items will be displayed in both the fire hall and the Water Wheel Building. A bake sale, Chinese auction with prizes donated by participating crafters and door prizes will also be featured. The kitchen will offer a homemade menu throughout the day. There is no charge to attend the event. For more information, call 397-4461.
Teen Poetry Slam Set For Tonight
Prendergast Library will hold a teen poetry slam for teens and their families at 7 p.m. tonight. Refreshments and prizes will be provided. The library is located at 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. For information, call 484-7135.
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Allen Cemetery Meeting Set
POLAND – The Allen Cemetery on Willard Street Extension in the Town of Poland will hold their annual meeting on May 5 in the home of Chuck Ames, 1681 Willard St. Ext., at 7 p.m. All lot owners are invited and welcome to attend. This year’s Memorial Day service will be held Sunday, May 18, at 2:30 p.m. at the cemetery and the speaker will be David E. Krieg, Mayor of Falconer and retired Undersheriff of Chautauqua County. The group would like to remind all lot owners to remove any old flowers and decorations on the graves as soon as possible.
Test Preparation Course To Be Held
Are You Prepared For The Biology Regents? – an interactive online test preparation course, will be offered by Jamestown Community College from May 7 through June 6. The registration fee is $59. To register, call JCC’s Center for Continuing Education in Jamestown, 338-1005, or at the Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean, 376-7506. The registration deadline is April 30. Students will review topics associated with the state Living Environment Regents exam. Instructor Amber Johnson will use questions from previous Regents exams to test students’ knowledge of biology.
Cemetery Assn. To Hold Meeting
GERRY – The Gerry Cemetery Association will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Gerry Town Hall. The association will elect new officers and trustees as well as handle general business.
Library Offering Children’s Program
Beginning in May, Findley Lake Library’s new children’s program will be meeting from 6-7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month. This program will offer a variety of activities including science experiments and arts and crafts. At the start of each session, attendees will read a book which the following activities will be inspired by. Library representatives would like to encourage creativity through reading and to show kids that books are an excellent jumping off-point for cultivating new interests. The hope is that this program will be dynamic and as helpful a community resource as possible, therefore all input regarding it is both encouraged and appreciated.
Sale To Benefit GA Foster Care
Ecklof Bakery is holding a cookie sale to benefit G.A. Foster Care from May 1-17. The bakery is located at 832 Foote Ave., Jamestown. G.A. Family Services is in need of foster parents. To learn more, contact Amanda Christy, Family Resource coordinator, at 708-6161 or achristy@lutheran-jamestown.org.
Master Gardener Programs Set
FREWSBURG – The Master Gardener programs Garden Art and Edible Flowers will be held at Myers Memorial Library this Wednesday and Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s community room. The Garden Art workshop and PowerPoint presentation will be held this week. This program will give inspiration on how to use those found treasures in gardens and surrounding areas. May 7 will be a presentation about edible flowers. No registration is required for either workshop. The library is located at the corner of Falconer and Ivory streets in Frewsburg. The Ivory Street entrance is handicapped-accessible. For more information, call the library at 569-5515 during business hours: 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.
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Fredonia To Host Book Talk Monday
FREDONIA – The history of Western New York Steel will be discussed at a book talk on Monday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Japanese Garden Room in Reed Library. SUNY Fredonia alumnus Spencer Morgan will discuss his recently published book, “Western New York Steel.” For further information contact Dave Kinkela, associate professor of history, at kinkela@fredonia.edu.
Blood Drive
Set For Monday
FREWSBURG – Community Blood Bank will host a blood drive Monday at the Frewsburg American Legion from 3-6 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Everyone who donates will be eligible to win a four-pack of theme park tickets.
Library Assn.
To Meet Monday
CASSADAGA – The Cassadaga Library Association will be meeting on Monday at 3 p.m. at the Cassadaga Branch Library, 18 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Plans for the annual Walk Around The Lake to be held May 24 will be discussed. This event provides funds for library programs and materials throughout the year. Members and interested volunteers are encouraged to attend the meeting.
Bike Club To Meet Monday
CLARENDON, Pa. – On Monday, the Northern Allegheny Mountain Bike Association will host the next of their weekly beginner mountain bike rides. Riders will meet at Chapman State Park at 6 p.m. in the sled riding hill parking lot. These rides will be held every Monday through the riding season. For more information call Brad Wilcox at 814-688-0531.
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Viking Work Party Sunday
Viking Chief Mindy Worden has announced that a work party has been scheduled for Sunday at the Viking Lake Park facility. The work session will begin at 8 a.m. and volunteers are asked to bring rakes for outside clean-up and buckets for cleaning inside. A “thank you” breakfast will be served when the work is done. Worden has expressed a need for a good turnout so the Lake Park will be ready for a busy summer.
AOC?To Hike Hatch Run
On Sunday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike a six-mile loop in the Hatch Run Conservation Area. Participants will meet at the Hatch Run Conservation Pavilion at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Marge Neel at 814-757-9099. On Wednesday, April 30, the AOC will ride bikes in the Celoron/Chautauqua Lake area. Participants will meet at the Chautauqua Mall parking lot in front of Jo Ann Fabric at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Pat Spicer at 814-757-8331.
Five-Hour Course Next Week
FREWSBURG – A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School on April 28 and 29 from 6-8:30 p.m. The cost is $25. Preregister by calling the guidance office at 569-7026 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Weiss To Hold Book Signing
Harold J. Weiss Jr. will sign copies of his new book, “Tracking the Texas Rangers, the Twentieth Century,” from noon-2 p.m. on Monday, in Hultquist Library on Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus. Weiss, a retired JCC history, government, and criminal justice professor, also published the acclaimed biography, “Yours to Command: The Life and Legend of Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald.” The Hultquist Library collection contains both books by Weiss. Weiss is co-editor of a two-volume anthology on the endeavors of the Texas Rangers in the 19th and 20th centuries. His articles on the Texas Rangers have been published in numerous state and national journals. He was recently named a Texas Ranger Laureate to help plan the bicentennial celebration of the Texas Rangers. Weiss earned a doctoral degree in history at Indiana University at Bloomington.
Music Camp Deadline Nears
CHAUTAUQUA – The Chautauqua Music Camps announces April 30 as the deadline for application to the newly created Chamber Music Camp. This branch of the music camps is open to high school age wind players interested in an intensive chamber music (small group) music experience. The camp takes place at Chautauqua Institution Aug. 11-17. All information is available at chautauquamusiccamps.org. All other Chautauqua Music Camps programs are available for registration until June 15.
Theta Beta Holds Meeting
Theta Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met recently in the home of Deanna Sands in Sherman, co-hosted by Inta Damcott. Nancy Palmer presided. A program on the difference of normal fears and serious phobias was given. New officers were elected following the program. Discussion was on the Easter egg hunt in the Sherman Fire Hall and the collection of household items for the Agnes Home. Refreshments were served.
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Festival Of PRIDE Friday
The YWCA Racial Justice committee is sponsoring the second annual Festival of PRIDE (Promoting Respect for Individual Differences for Everyone) Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the YWCA, 401 N. Main St., Jamestown. This event is being held in April to commemorate the annual YWCA Stand Against Racism as well as bring community members together. This is a movement of the YWCA that aims to eliminate racism by raising awareness. The event includes a potluck dinner (bring a dish to pass) and special speaker, Max Martin, Eastside YMCA branch manager. For more information, contact the YWCA at 488-2237 or www.ywcaofjamestown.com.
Rummage Sale Set For Saturday
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department is holding a rummage sale to benefit the Bemus Point Library on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Toys, furniture, electronics and household goods will be sold. This is also the fire department’s Volunteer Recruitment Day. The department is at 13 Albertus St. For further details call 665-0887.
Earth Day Cleanup Saturday
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Gerry, Charlotte and Sinclairville Earth Day Clean Up will be held Saturday, at 9 a.m. at the Sinclairville Fire Hall parking lot. Gloves and bags will be furnished. Participants should wear close-toed shoes and bright, reflective clothing.
Falconer Kiwanis To Hold Dinner
FALCONER – The Kiwanis Club of Falconer is having a chicken barbecue Saturday at the Falconer Moose Lodge from 5-7 p.m. Dinners will be available at the door for $10 while supplies last. The proceeds will go to Kiwanis Service Leadership programs at Falconer Central Schools. These programs include Key Club, Builders Club and Key Leader. Through its Service Leadership Programs, Kiwanis enables its youngest leaders to serve their communities. Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis and its youth-oriented Service Leadership Programs serve communities in more than 80 countries and geographic areas. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Gaylene Lindell at 483-6682.
Kiantone Ladies Aid Holds Meeting
Joan Woodard and Cindy Hotchkiss recently hosted a meeting of the Kiantone Congregational Church Ladies Aid and Missionary Society. Irene Levan, president, led the blessing. Joan Spontaneo, treasurer gave her report and spoke on the card and flower fund. Marilyn Lewis spoke on missions. Barbara Kost led devotions. New officers are Jean Berg, president and Karen Swanson, treasurer.
Herring Breakfast Set For Sunday
The Frewsburg American Legion will host a spring herring breakfast on Sunday from 8-11 a.m. The cost, with herring, is $7 per person; ham or sausage with eggs, $6. Proceeds will go to further American Legion programs.
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Fredonia Lecture Canceled
FREDONIA – The Earth Week lecture at SUNY Fredonia sponsored by the Philosophical Society slated for Wednesday, “Objects of Hope in the Age of Climate Change” at 5 p.m. in Williams Center Room S204 by Dr. Kenneth Shockley, an environmental ethics philosopher and academic director of the State University at Buffalo’s Sustainability Academy, has been canceled due to illness.
SWCD Meeting Set For Tonight
The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District director’s regular meeting will be held today at 8:30 a.m. at the Northcrest Business Park, 220 Fluvanna Ave., Suite 600, Jamestown.
Busti Hamlet Meeting Thursday
BUSTI – The Busti Hamlet Development meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Busti Fire Hall on Thursday. All are welcome to attend.
Story Time At Myers Library
FREWSBURG – Infant/toddler Story Time at Myers Memorial Library will have the theme of flower gardens and rain on Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. Besides stories and fingerplays about flowers and rain, the children will be making their own thumbprint flowers. This storytime is geared primarily for older infants and 1-year-olds, but other ages are welcome. No registration required. The library is located at the corner of Ivory and Falconer streets in Frewsburg. For more information, you may call the library at 569-5515.
After-Prom Meeting Thursday
FALCONER – The final Falconer After-Prom party meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the eighth-grade project room. Anyone planning on working the night of after-prom should attend this meeting. Organizers are still looking for people in several areas.
Falconer To Take Sidewalk Pre-Bids
FALCONER – The village of Falconer is holding a sidewalk pre-bid conference on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Davis and West Main streets. Any questions contact Sam Ognibene, DPW superintendent at 665-3000.
County Parks Meeting Thursday
The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. The public is welcome to attend.
Heaven Talk Set For Friday
“Heaven is More Than Real” will be presented at the James Prendergast Library on Friday at 7 p.m. As the movi is showing in the area, this presentation by Power of the Cross Ministries will examine how well the content of the film fits with Scripture. Pastor Mel McGinnis will lead a discussion to help people discern between the revelation about heaven in the Bible and the experiences of heavenly revelations by people in near-death moments. “Heaven is More Than Real” will be the sermon subject by Pastor McGinnis on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Kiantone Congregational Church. The public is welcome to attend both.
County Legion To Meet Friday
The April meeting of the Chautauqua County American Legion will be held on Friday, April 25 at the Ira Lou Spring Post 149 in Jamestown starting at 7:30 p.m. All Legionnaires are urged to attend.
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SWCS Board To Meet Tonight
The Southwestern Central School Board of Education will hold a work session tonight at 7:30 in the elementary school cafeteria.
Anew Run/Walk Set For Saturday
The Salvation Army Anew Center will hold their eighth annual 5K Anew Run/Walk on Saturday. All proceeds will benefit services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The event is part of the Chautauqua Striders Runner of the Year Series. Register for the event on active.com or by mailing or dropping off your registration by Thursday. Or you can register the day of the event between 7:30 and 9 a.m. at The Salvation Army gymnasium located at 83 S. Main St. The race begins at 9:30 a.m. with an awards presentation to follow. Contact 661-3894 for more information or questions.
Food Truck Will Be In Ashville
ASHVILLE – The W.N.Y. Food Express Truck out of Buffalo will be at the Ashville United Methodist Church today. This site has had a change of day and time, which is the fourth Tuesday of the month with new hours, 9 a.m. to noon, reopening 3-5 p.m. There is no charge for the fresh produce or other items that will be available. You will need to show proof of address that you reside at one of the following zip codes: Ashville 14710, Bemus Point14712, Celoron 14720, Lakewood 14750, Niobe 14758, Panama 14767 and Stow 14785. Please bring your own bags.
Antique Assn. To Meet Tonight
STOCKTON – The Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association will meet tonight at 7 on their grounds in Stockton.
AAUW To Host Workshop
The Jamestown Branch of the American Association of University Women will host an Advocacy 101 Workshop free of charge for the general public Wednesday at the Sarita Weeks Room, Jamestown Community College. The workshop is co-sponsored by JCC. It begins at 7 p.m. and will be led by Kimberly Hayes Pollard, regional field organizer with AAUW. A reduced-price membership to AAUW will be available for $45.50 through June 30, 2015. AAUW members must have a two-year degree or higher.
Library To Host Trowel Talk
MAYVILLE – The Mayville Library will be the site of a trowel talk tonight from 6-8 presented by Master Gardeners. The program title is ”Principles of Eco-Friendly Gardening and 3 R Gardening: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in the Garden.” For more information, call the library at 753-7362.
Seniors Day Set For Thursday
WESTFIELD – Thursday has been chosen for the annual Westfield Senior Citizens Day Dinner sponsored by the Westfield Recreation Department. This event will be held at the United Methodist Church on Main Street. Serving will begin at 6 p.m. Chicken and biscuits will be served. Entertainment will be provided by the Mountain Railroad Band. A nominal donation of $7 per person is asked at the door to help defray the cost. Reservations are requested. For more information or to make a reservation, call 326-4243. Several community groups contribute to the operation of this annual event.
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School To Hold Awareness Night
TIDIOUTE – On Tuesday, the Tidioute Community Charter School’s SADD group is hosting their third annual Drug Awareness Night. The topic will be “Signs and Symptoms: That Someone You Know is Using Or Abusing Drugs.” It will begin at 6 p.m., and will feature local law enforcement and local residents who have been affected by drugs and/or drug use. The event will be taking place in the gymnasium of the school. There will be pizza, drinks, popcorn and dessert items. Proceeds will support TCCS’s SADD group. There will also be a drawing for a beef jerky basket, with proceeds to benefit the Melissa Courtney Scholarship.
Library To Hold Trowel Talks
ASHVILLE – The Ashville Free Library will be the site for a Master Gardener Trowel Talk series. All programs will be Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:45 p.m. Topics will be April 22, Pruning; April 29, Good Bug, Bad Bug; May 13, Rain Gardens; May 20, An Evening in the Ashville Rain Garden. To register, call the library at 763-9906.
Frewsburg Board To Meet Tuesday
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg Central School Board of Education will conduct a special board meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s office for the purpose of voting on the BOCES administrative budget and its board members. The public is welcome to attend.
Church To Hold Bible Study
The Levant Wesleyan Church, Route 394 between Falconer and Kennedy, will offer “John, Beloved Disciple,” an 11-week ladies’ Bible study, beginning Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. The cost of the workbook is $20. For more information, call the church office at 665-4402.
Panama Board To Meet Tuesday
PANAMA – The Panama Central School Board of Education will hold a special board meeting Tuesday at 7 a.m. in the board room. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on the BOCES administrative budget and the election of BOCES board members. This meeting is open to the public.
Post 777 Offering Screenings
American Legion Post 777, 26 Jackson Ave., West Ellicott, will host Life Line screening on Wednesday. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability, with 80 percent of stroke victims having no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke. Preventive ultrasound screenings can help people avoid a stroke. Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. Packages start at $149. All five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.
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Women’s Club To Gather
Virginia Lind and Allie Withers will host the Thursday Westside Women’s Club meeting in the Marvin House. Twenty-three members and one guest attended a recent meeting in Bethel Lutheran Church. Mark Baldwin, of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, spoke on the early life of Peterson and displayed photographs. All committee reports were accepted as read. New members Kathy Moore, Mary Lensey and Janet Thom were welcomed. Lind, chaplain, adjourned the meeting with a reading and prayer.
Reservations Due For Breakfast
The Brocton Central School Interact Club will host a senior citizen breakfast for all Brocton-Portland area seniors in the school cafeteria on Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. A tour of the school follows. Reservations are required; contact Linda Miller at the school, 792-2173, before Thursday.
LLAMA Club To Host Events Today
ASHVILLE – The LLAMA Club in Ashville is hosting an Easter egg hunt today beginning at 10 a.m. The hunt is for children up to age 12. The club will also host a spaghetti dinner benefit Saturday from 4-8 p.m. The cost is $7 per adult and $4 per child. The proceeds benefit the 2014 Ashville Day fireworks. For more information and reservations, contact Jim Edington, firework committee chairman, at 450-9701.
Easter Sunday Breakfast Set
ELLERY – The Ellery Center Volunteer Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Easter Sunday. The buffet includes eggs, toast, home fries, sausage gravy and biscuits, choice of two breakfast meats, pancakes, French toast, fruit, juice and coffee. Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m. The cost is $7 for an adult, $6 for a senior, $6 for a child 12 and under, and children 3 and under free.
Carroll Historical Society To Meet
The Carroll Historical Society, Carroll Town Hall, 5 W. Main St., Frewsburg, will meet on Monday at 7 p.m. Samuel R. Genco Jr, Lake View Cemetery Association superintendent and secretary, will speak on the history of the cemetery. The public is invited to attend.
Jamestown BOE To Meet Monday
The Jamestown Board of Education will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. for a work session in the board room. The board will also hold a regular meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the board room at 197 Martin Road. The public is invited to attend.
Sherman BOE Plans Meeting
SHERMAN – The Sherman Central School Board of Education will hold its regular meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the board room. A special board of education meeting will be held Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. with the agenda pertaining to BOCES board election. The public is invited to attend.
Cemetery Cleanup To Begin Monday
FALCONER – Pine Hill Cemetery in Falconer is beginning spring cleanup. Any decorations not removed by Monday will be disposed of by cemetery personnel.
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Comedy Festival Tickets On Sale
Tickets to the annual Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy go on sale to the general public today at noon. This year’s festival will feature Jay Leno, Lucie Arnaz, Tom Cotter, Caroline Rhea and many more performers. For more information, call 484-0800 or visit www.lucycomedyfest.com.
Easter Egg Hunt Is Saturday
ELLINGTON – The Farman Free Library and town of Ellington are holding an Easter egg hunt Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will also be crafts, games and treats. The Farman Free Library is located at 760 Thornton Road, Ellington. To contact the library, call 287-2945.
Easter Program Set In Panama
The Panama United Methodist and Panama Baptist Church choirs will present “Jesus, Son of God,” a dramatic Easter presentation, tonight at Panama Central School at 7 p.m.
‘Jesus Wore My Crown’ Is Sunday
The choirs of the Magnolia, North Harmony and Open Meadows United Methodist Churches will present the Easter cantata ”Jesus Wore My Crown” in the North Harmony U.M.C., Stedman-Sherman Road on Sunday at 7 a.m. Soloists are Patricia Zdunski, Juanita Wallace-Jackson and Ron Miller. Breakfast will follow the service. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday Easter Carnival Planned
ASHVILLE – The Chautauqua Children’s Safety Education Village will host an Easter carnival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Children 12 years of age and younger will be able to collect candy door-to-door from village buildings. There will also be pictures with the Easter Bunny, food, cotton candy, train rides, face painting, children’s crafts, carnival games, an Easter parade at noon sponsored by Andriaccio’s and free child identification provided by area Masons. Children will also be able to enter a contest to win a free bike. The carnival will be held regardless of weather. For more information, call 499-8138. The village is located at 2695 Route 394 in Ashville, next to BOCES.
Bake Sale To Be Held Saturday
Emmanuel Temple Church, 1015 N. Main St., Jamestown will host a bake sale Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Pound cakes, sweet potato pies, cookies and cupcakes will be available. For more information, call the church at 484-2773.
Blood Drive Set For Saturday
The AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary 726 will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive at the American Legion Post 149 at 364 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Homeopathy Classes To Begin
BEMUS POINT – Johnson’s Village Pharmacy in Mayville is sponsoring a class in the 200-year-old science of homeopathy, a natural alternative method to treat minor ailments for families and animals. Classes are April 29, May 13, May 27 and June 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Bemus Point United Methodist Church. Class sizes are limited. For more information or to register, call 753-3200.
‘One In Christ’ Service Tonight
Local worshippers from various churches in the Jamestown area will celebrate Holy Week with a Maundy Thursday service. “One in Christ – A Holy Week Gathering to Celebrate Jesus” will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown. The service will include worship through the word, praise music and dance as well as Communion remembrance. There is no cost to attend. The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts is located at 116 E. Third St., Jamestown.
Easter Egg Hunt At JCC Saturday
The Eastside Fellowship Club will hold its 53rd Easter egg hunt for children, ages 1 to 11, at the Jamestown Community College tennis courts on Saturday at 10 a.m.
Sunrise Service
In Ellington
ELLINGTON – The Baptist Church of Ellington, 530 Route 62 North, will hold a sunrise service on Easter Sunday at 7 a.m. ”Fact or Fiction,” the resurrection put on trial, will be the topic at the 11 a.m. service. All are welcome to attend.
‘Jesus Wore My Crown’ Sunday
The choirs of the Magnolia, North Harmony and Open Meadows United Methodist Churches will present the Easter cantata ”Jesus Wore My Crown” in the North Harmony U.M.C., Stedman-Sherman Road on Sunday at 7 a.m. Soloists are Patricia Zdunski, Juanita Wallace-Jackson and Ron Miller. Breakfast will follow the service. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m.
Bluegrass Jam Set For Tonight
LAKEWOOD – Lakewood American Legion Post 1286 will be hosting a Bluegrass Jam on Thursday, from 7-10 p.m. The kitchen will be open from 6-9 p.m. All members and guests are welcome; please sign in.
‘Last Words’
Cantata Friday
The Holy Apostles Parish choir and organist will present a sacred song service consisting of the cantata, “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Theodore Dubois. The performance is on Good Friday at the Saints Peter & Paul Church building, Cherry Street, Jamestown at 12:15 p.m. Also, the parish youth Dramatization Players will perform in costume during the sung cantata a re-enactment of the first Good Friday. Come and participate in this special one-hour service.
McDonald’s Eggstravaganza
The Foote Avenue McDonald’s will host its Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. During these hours, an Easter egg will be placed inside each Happy Meal or Mighty Kids meal that is purchased. Each Easter egg will contain a special prize and one lucky boy or girl will walk away with a brand-new Xbox 360.
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Seminar Set For April 26 In Dunkirk
DUNKIRK – The Chautauqua County Genealogical Society has extended the deadline to register for its Family History Research Seminar. The reservation deadline is now Tuesday. The event, believed to be the first of its kind for local residents, will focus primarily on free online resources and library databases. Featured speakers include research specialist Rhonda Konig from the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library and Norman Carlson from the Fenton Historical Society in Jamestown. The daylong event will be run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel in Dunkirk on April 26 and will include morning refreshments and a lunch buffet. The cost is $25 per person and seating is limited. For more information or to register, call Walter Sedlmayer at 679-7936, email walters.ed@hotmail.com, or visit www.chautgen.org for a downloadable registration form.
Library To Host Story Hour
ASHVILLE – The Ashville Free Library will host a story hour on Tuesday at 10 a.m. for children through preschool age. Jana will present stories and a craft with an Easter theme. No registration is necessary. The library is located at 2200 N. Maple St. in Ashville. For more information call 763-9906.
Master Gardener To Visit Library
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Library is hosting Master Gardener Betsy Burgeson, who will present “Spice Up your Life with Herbs” on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The event will teach participants how to grow, preserve and cook with herbs. There will be a taste testing of recipes made from herbs. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 386-2274.
Antique Auto Club To Hold Meeting
The Chautauqua Lake Region Antique Automobile Club will meet in the Fluvanna War Vets on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend. The club is open to anyone interested in antique and classic automobiles. For more information, call Al Oag at 483-6287.
Health Board To Meet Thursday
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Board of Health will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Hall R. Clothier Building in the fourth floor conference room. For more information, call the county public health director’s office at 753-4590.
5K Run-Walk To Be Held April 26
The Salvation Army Anew Center will host a 5K run and walk on Saturday, April 26. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in The Salvation Army Gym, 83 S. Main St. The run starts at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration before April 17 guarantees a T-shirt. For more information or to register, call 661-3894 or visit Active.com.
Warren Class Of ’66 To Reunite
The Warren Area High School Class of 1966 will meet for brunch on Saturday in Perkins Restaurant, Warren, Pa., at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required; call 814-706-8958; 814-706-8961 or email Reunionofclassof66@gmail.com no later than Thursday.
Gerry Town Hall Meeting Set
GERRY – The town of Gerry will be holding a meeting regarding the town hall on Monday, April 21, at 5 p.m. at the Gerry Town Hall, 4519 Route 60, Gerry. The public is invited to attend.
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Poland Seniors To Meet Wednesday
KENNEDY – The town of Poland Seniors will meet for an Easter dinner, catered by 3C’s Catering, in the Kennedy Fire Hall on Wednesday. Linda Hilliman, Marcia Brown, Elaine Gregory and Jack Swanson are the committee. Dues will be taken. Entertainment will be provided by Stan Barton, a bluegrass musician. Forty-one members met recently for a potluck lunch. Guests included Marcia Brown and Jerry Stimson, who gave table grace and also provided entertainment as ”Rainbow the Clown.” Bonnie Piazza, Sandy Jones and Hilliman were the committee. Donna Cross called tables. She also called the meeting to order with a flag salute and song. Val Nunn accompanied on piano. Reports by the secretary and treasurer were approved as read. Changes in the bylaws were approved. New officers were elected and will serve for a period of two years. They are Bob Canniff, president; Liz Barnes, vice president and entertainment; and Shirley Covey, treasurer.
Trowel Talk Set For Today
FINDLEY LAKE – The Alexander Findley Community Library is sponsoring a Master Gardener Trowel Talk today at the Findley Lake Community Center, 2883 North Road. Master Gardener Volunteer Peggy FitzGibbon will present the topic Growing Great Greens. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The Master Gardener Program is part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County.
Library To Hold Several Events
FREWSBURG – Myers Memorial Library will be holding a family game night, showing its monthly movie and holding its first infant/toddler story time this week. Family Game Night will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. The library has some board games, but attendees are welcome to bring their own favorite games and snacks. Wednesday, the movie “The Maltese Falcon” will be shown at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The 1941 movie stars Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade. All movies at the library are sponsored by Frewsburg Pharmacy. On Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. the new story time for infants and toddlers (and their caregivers) will be held. This week’s theme is Easter with bunnies and eggs. The library is located at the corner of Ivory Street and Falconer Street in Frewsburg. Handicap entrance is on Ivory Street. The library is open 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. For more information on these and other programs the library has, call 569-5515 or email myerslib@yahoo.com.
Lakewood Library To Host Blood
LAKEWOOD – Lakewood Memorial Library’s Book Discussion Group welcomes Ben Blood, who will lead a discussion of “The Secret life of Emily Dickinson” by Gerome Charyn on Tuesday from 2:30-4 p.m. All are welcome to participate in this year’s Big Read. On Tuesday, April 22, he will also lead a poetry reading and open discussion of Emily Dickinson’s poetry from 6-7 p.m. All are invited. Lakewood Memorial Library is located at 12 W. Summit St. in Lakewood. Call 763-6234 for more information.
Planning Comm. To Meet Tuesday
The next meeting of the Jamestown Planning Commission will be held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the fourth floor of the municipal building, 200 E. Third St., Jamestown.
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Annual Auction Set For Friday
Independent Railroaders will hold their annual auction in the First Lutheran Church, 120 Chandler St., Jamestown on Friday. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. Nonmembers selling items at the auctions will be charged a $5 fee. All like items should be grouped together. Minimum bids should be put on items or participants should bid on their own items to bring up the price. For more information, call Dave Eggleston at 484-0862 or Ray Goetz, at 814-688-4559.
Blood Drive To Be Held 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. Those donating can enter to win four tickets to an amusement park of their choice. Five winners a week will be chosen throughout April.
Easter Cantata Set For Saturday
ELLINGTON – The Baptist Church of Ellington, 530 Route 62 North, a half-mile outside the village of Ellington, will present the Easter cantata ”In Christ Alone” on Saturday at 4 p.m. A dinner and a children’s Easter egg hunt will follow. The event is free. Gospel singer George Miller will perform at the Palm Sunday worship service at 11 a.m.
Cemetery Owners To Meet Saturday
The Ivory Cemetery lot owners annual meeting will be held in the Ivory Baptist Church, 633 Ivory Road, Frewsburg, on Saturday at 1 p.m. All those interested in the care and operation of the cemetery are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Legion To Host Monthly Breakfast
The Herman Kent American Legion Post 777 will hold its monthly breakfast from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday. The post will have its full breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, french toast, sausage gravy and biscuits, danishes and the post’s three-egg omelets. The cost is $6 a person. All members, friends and guests are welcome.
Porcelain Artists To Meet Saturday
The Chautauqua County Porcelain Artists will meet in Christ First United Methodist Church, at the corner of Lakeview and Buffalo streets, Jamestown, on Saturday at 10 a.m. Members will paint Easter eggs, bunnies and should take paints and a sandwich. Carol White will furnish dessert. Sylvia Johnson will lead devotions. All area china painters are welcome to attend.
Marco Polo Club To Host Dinner
The Marco Polo Club will hold a spaghetti dinner Saturday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
Swiss Steak
Dinner Planned
CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, Main Street, Cherry Creek, will hold a Swiss steak dinner on Saturday beginning at 4:30 p.m. The cost is a $10 donation for adults; $6 for children. Family pricing will be available. The meal also includes a beverage and homemade desserts.
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Thrift Store In Need Of Clothing
The Community Outreach Center Thrift Store is in need of gently used clothing and household goods. They are grateful for all donations received so far this year. All proceeds from the sale of these goods benefit local charities. The thrift store is located on the third floor of the First Lutheran Church, corner of Chandler and Center streets. Store hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lenten Fish Fry Set For Friday
Holy Apostles Parish will hold its last Lenten fish fry for the season at St. John Church, 270 Newton Ave., Jamestown, on Friday from 4:30-7 p.m.
Story Hour
Set For Friday
BROCTON -Preschool story hour, with Mrs. Westin and Mrs. Raymond, will be presented in the Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Brocton on Friday at 10 a.m. For more information, call 792-9418.
Women’s Club To Meet Saturday
MAYVILLE – The April board meeting of the Western New York Federation of Women’s Clubs will be held at Webb’s Captain’s Table, Mayville on Saturday with coffee at 10 a.m. Annual convention plans will be discussed. Reservations are to be made with Alice Paulus, Chautauqua chair, at 720-5005.
Breakfast Set
For Saturday
RIPLEY – The Ripley United Methodist Church is holding an all you can eat Community Breakfast on Saturday from 8-11 a.m. The breakfast features eggs made to order -including a variety of omelets, toast, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fried potatoes, pancakes, orange juice and coffee. The church is located at 84 W. Main St., Ripley, and the cost per person is $6. This breakfast will benefit the Meals on Wheels program.
Thrift Store To Hold Bag Sale
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 409 Pine St., Jamestown, is having its final $2 bag sale this week before closing for Holy Week and to restock with spring clothing. The shop is open this week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday and will be closed Saturday. It will reopen Thursday, April 24, with the new spring line. Off-street parking is available in the church parking lot off of East Fifth Street. Proceeds from the shop, which is operated by an all-volunteer staff including many from RSVP, are used for outreach in the community.
Senior Citizens
To Meet Friday
GERRY – The Rodeo City Senior Citizens will meet Friday for their monthly luncheon and program at the United Methodist Church promptly at noon. Those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to add to the meal and their own table settings. The program will follow the luncheon. New members are always welcome.
Steak Dinner
Set For April 21
The Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, Main Street, Cherry Creek, will hold a swiss steak dinner on Saturday, April 21 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The cost is a donation of $10 for adults; $6 for children. Family pricing will be available. The meal includes a beverage and homemade desserts.
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Panama Board To Meet Tonight
PANAMA – The Panama Central School Board of Education will hold its scheduled board meeting tonight at 7 in the board room. This meeting is open to the public.
JCC Offering Electrical Course
Jamestown Community College will offer Performing Residential Electrical Work Safely and Properly, a noncredit course, from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The course, appropriate for anyone interested in modern residential methods, practices and systems, meets in the Carnahan Theatre on JCC’s Jamestown campus. The course fee is $199. To register, call JCC’s Center for Continuing Education, 338-1005. Instructor Steve Quelet will outline proper wiring methods, systems upgrades, and code and safety regulations.
Family Fun Night Set For Tuesday
Tree of Lutheran Community is hosting a Family Fun Night at Friendly’s Restaurant, 10 S. Main St., Jamestown, on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. A percentage of all sales will go to support a mission trip to Caldwell, Va. Vouchers are available at all four Jamestown Lutheran churches: Bethel Lutheran, 904 W. Third St.; First Lutheran, 120 Chandler St.; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 825 Forest Ave.; and Immanuel, 556 E. Second St.
Historical Society To Meet Tuesday
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Historical Society will meet Tuesday and host Vince Martonis, historian for the town of Hanover, who will discuss three native north county individuals who have excelled in their chosen endeavors and have who have received national recognition. Howard Ehmke of baseball fame, Mary Smith Lockwood who is credited with starting the DAR and “Mr. Broadway,” George Abbot who had over 100 Broadway successes will be discussed. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Bemus Point Historical Society Museum on Alburtus Avenue in Bemus Point.
Garden Club To Meet Tuesday
MAYVILLE – Westfield Garden Club members will meet on Tuesday in the Wm. L. Travis American Legion community room, 3 E. Marvin St., Mayville at 1 p.m. Judy Thies, master gardener, will present a program on pressing flowers and plant materials, which flowers press the best and creative ways to use them. New members and guests are welcome. Refreshments will follow. For more information, call 753-7310 or 581-0006.
Sinclairville Seniors To Hold Meeting
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Sinclairville Senior Citizens will gather for a luncheon and program Tuesday at noon in the Sinclairville Firehall dining room. Those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to pass to add to the meal and their own table service. The program this month will be the annual fun auction. Bring some items to add to the auction which will be conducted by the famous auctioneer Elaine Palmer-Titus. Also, to share with others, bring a page of your journal. New members are always welcome.
Salamanca Board To Meet Tuesday
SALAMANCA – The Salamanca City Central Schools District Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction room, 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca. The public is invited to attend.
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Caregiver Support Groups To Meet
The Alzheimer’s Association monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet Tuesday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the second floor conference room at the JAMA Building, 15 S. Main St. in Jamestown. An evening monthly caregiver support group will meet Thursday, April 17, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Fluvanna Community Church on Fluvanna Avenue Extension. The groups are for anyone who is caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related diagnoses. The groups are facilitated by Maggie Irwin, LMSW. For more information, call 483-5448.
Bible Studies To Start Tonight
LAKEWOOD – The LBC Women’s Ministries’ Just For Women Bible studies will be starting up again on Monday evenings, beginning tonight, from 6-8:30 p.m. with “Brave: Honest Questions Women Ask” by Angela Thomas, a seven-week DVD study with workbook. The cost of the workbook is $15. Register by calling study leader Pene Hutton Yates at 499-2989 or by emailing her at phutton@netsync.net. All sessions will be held at Lakewood Baptist Church located at 150 Erie St., Lakewood. Enter through the Youth Center door.
Cemetery To Begin Cleanup
The Lake View Cemetery will begin its annual Spring Cleanup today. Any decorations not removed will be disposed of by cemetery personnel. The cemetery will also begin locking its gates at 8:30 p.m.
Spring Cleanup Set For April 15
BLOCKVILLE – The removal date for all fall decorations in the Blockville Cemetery is April 15. Any decorations remaining after this date will be removed to start spring clean-up. The annual business meeting will be today at 6:30 p.m. in the Ashville Library. Elections of officers and other topics will be discussed. Lot owners are encouraged to come.
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History At JCC
The Fenton History Center is partnering with Jamestown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education to present a short series of lectures about early Chautauqua County history. Fenton History Center special programming coordinator Frances Fair will introduce a series of three topics starting April 23 through May 7. Presenters over the three weeks will speak about the War of 1812 in Chautauqua County, transportation, commerce and early settlement in the County. A recently discovered 1814 map will be viewed during the second week. The final week will cover the life of early settler Nathan Brown, a Frewsburg girl’s adventure and other settlers’ stories. The classes are on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. at the JCC campus. The cost is $59, and one can register by calling 338-1005.
Library Board To Meet Tonight
The Fluvanna Library Board will meet today at 6:30 p.m. in the library. The meeting is open to the public. The library is located at 3532 Fluvanna Ave. Ext., Jamestown.
Study Club To Meet Tonight
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Study Club will meet today at 6 p.m. at the church hall of St. Mary’s of Lourdes on Main Street in Bemus Point. This is a potluck dinner, so bring a dish to pass and a place setting. Fletcher “Ned” Ward will be the featured speaker. His will be presenting his book, “Saving Chautauqua’s Muskies.” For further details call the Bemus Point Library at 386-2274.
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Daffodil Festival Set For April 12
SOUTH DAYTON – The South Dayton daffodil festival and craft show will be held on Saturday, April 12 in the South Dayton Firemen’s Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., South Dayton from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events include an Easter egg hunt for children, toddlers through sixth grade, in the Village Park at 10 a.m.; a visit with the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a chicken and biscuit dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $8 for adults; $6 for children. A dessert contest, for adults and children, age 16 or under, will also be held. Desserts must contain either orange, banana, lemon, pineapple, maple syrup or chocolate and made in a non-returnable container. A copy of the recipe should be included. Registration for this event is from 9-10 a.m. Judging will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast In Ellington Sunday
ELLINGTON – The Ellington Town Picnic Association will host a fundraiser breakfast on Sunday from 8-11 a.m. at the Ellington Fire Hall. Breakfast includes eggs, sausage, bacon, French toast sticks, potatoes and assorted pastries. Juice, coffee and hot chocolate will also be served. The cost for adults is $8, children 4 to 12 $4.50 and children under 4 are free. The Ellington Town Picnic will be held on Friday, Aug. 1, and Saturday, Aug. 2, in the Town Park. Proceeds from the breakfast fundraiser will be used for the Town Picnic.
JPS?Board
Meets Monday
The Jamestown Board of Education will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. in the board room at 197 Martin Road. The public is invited to attend.
College Night
At SBU?Monday
ST. BONAVENTURE – The 45th annual Penn York College Night will be Monday at St. Bonaventure’s Reilly Center from 6-8 p.m. There will be more than 100 representatives from universities, colleges and trade school available to answer area students’ questions. There also will be information on financial aid and students with disabilities.
Children’s Chorale To Perform
FREDONIA – The Chautauqua Children’s Chorale almost Spring Concert, originally scheduled for March 16, has been postponed. The concert will take place on Monday, at the Fredonia Methodist Church and will start at 7 p.m. It will feature both Junior and Concert Chorale groups. These singers range in age from 9 to 18 and come from all corners of Chautauqua County. Admission is free, but a freewill donation will be collected to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Infant Swim Classes To Begin
The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls of Jamestown is currently registering participants for Infant-Toddler Swim classes. Classes are for children six months to 5 years of age. The next eight-week session begins on Monday and will run Mondays through June 9. There will be no classes during spring break (April 14) or Memorial Day (May 26). The cost for the Infant Toddler Swim class is $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional child. The program is designed for children under 5 and they must have an adult swim with them. Sessions are 45 minutes long and there are three class times: 9 a.m., 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. For more information and to register, call the Boys & Girls Club at 664-2902. All Boys & Girls Club youth programming is funded in part by the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County.
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Seeking Parents To Talk Testing
The Post-Journal would like to speak to parents of children in grades 3-8 who took state ELA assessments this week. We would like to know if you chose to have your children take the tests or opted them out of the assessments. Please email Gavin Paterniti, education reporter, at gpaterniti@post-journal.com or call 487-1111, ext. 243 to speak to him today or Saturday regarding the story and to share your opinion. A story will be running in The Sunday Post-Journal this weekend.
Rod & Gun Club To Meet Thursday
The Lakewood Rod and Gun Auxiliary board will meet on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. A Chinese auction will be held when the auxiliary meets on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m. Members attending should take donations of gently used items for the auction. A collection of non-perishable goods for the St. Susan Center will also be taken. Greeters at the meeting will be Eleanor King and Louise Long. Lyn Spencer and Mary Alonge will be helpers. Refreshments will be provided by Phyllis Swanson and Connie Whitman. Each year the Rod and Gun Auxiliary awards two $1,500 scholarships. Current auxiliary members are able to apply for themselves, their children, grand or great-grandchildren and stepchildren. All applications must be completed and returned by May 1 to be considered. For more information or an application, contact Louise Long, scholarship chairwoman.
Easter Party
Set For Sunday
The Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary will host the annual children’s Easter party on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Squadron 1280 will cook hot dogs. Cookie and candy donations for the event are needed and should be dropped off at the post by Saturday. For more information, call 595-3145.
Lawn Mowing Bids Requested
PORTLAND – The Evergreen Cemetery Association board of trustees is seeking bids for provision of lawn mowing for the 2014 season. Interested parties may obtain a bid proposal application by contacting Betty Ridout, association secretary, at 962-2309 or at various sites where announcements are posted. Deadline for bid proposals is April 21.
Easter Egg Hunt Set For April 12
On Saturday, April 12, Raymour & Flanigan will hold an Easter egg hunt in the showroom beginning at 11 a.m. A coloring contest for ages 2-12 will be held with judging to take place at the close of business. Children do not need to be present to win. A drawing will be held for a giant Easter surprise. Free pictures with the Easter Bunny will also be taken. Participants are asked to pick up coloring pages at Raymour & Flanigan before the date, or color in store on April 12. RSVP with number of children attending and their age to twalrod@raymourflanigan.com.
Pancake Breakfast Set For Saturday
FALCONER – A pancake breakfast will be held Saturday at the Falcons Nest Banquet Hall on Main Street in Falconer to benefit Al’s Warriors for Relay for Life. It will be held from 8-11 a.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children. It’s an all you can eat pancake breakfast.
Frewsburg Can Drive Is Saturday
FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg girls softball team will hold a can drive in Frewsburg on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The team will be going door to door through the neighborhoods collecting cans. Cans can be dropped off at the high school entrance between those times.
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Bluegrass Jam Set For Thursday
LAKEWOOD – Lakewood Legion Post 1286 will host a Bluegrass Jam on Thursday from 7-10 p.m. The kitchen will be open with specials and snack menu from 6-9. On Sunday, there will be a herring breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other breakfast choices will be available. Chicken and biscuits and snack menu will be available from 1-7 p.m. Music will be provided by Gina V and Barry, from 4-8 p.m. All members and guests are welcome, please sign in.
Outdoor Club To Meet Thursday
WARREN, Pa. – On Thursday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hold its quarterly planning meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church at 109 W. Third Ave. in Warren. They will be scheduling events for April, May and June. Those who would like to host an event but cannot make it to the meeting should email the event to john.young@eaglezip.net. All AOC events are free and open to the public. For more information call John Young at 814-730-2915.
Pancake Meal Set For Saturday
FORESTVILLE – The public is welcome to an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Fairbanks Maple, 9265 Putnam Road, Forestville, NY 14062-9655. Adults cost $6.50 and children younger than 8 are $3.50. Members of the NY Forest Owners Association will be on hand. If you have 1 acre or 100 acres, NYFOA can help you make the best use of your woodlands. For more information, come to the breakfast. If you can’t make it, contact Dennis Dragich at 359-2135 or dpdragich@windstream.net.
Westfield Seniors To Dine April 10
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Senior Citizens will meet for dinner on Thursday, April 10, in the YWCA. Dinner will be provided by the Westfield Women’s Organization. Sharon Ackendorf will speak on the internal workings and daily servings at the soup kitchen. The seniors met recently for lunch provided by the Westfield Union Relief. Martha Bills discussed dredging at the Barcelona Harbor and plans for the pier. Shirley Kolpien presided. Reports by the secretary and treasurer were read. Members attending received copies of updated bylaws. Celebrating birthdays were Jean Stebell, Enid Beadle and Kolpien. New members, age 59 and over, are welcome to attend meetings. Call 326-3576 for more information.
Pasta Night
Set For April 12
Pasta Night with fresh homemade Italian sauces will be featured at a special dinner at the Elks Club, 379 E. Fourth St. on Saturday, April 12, at 5 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $12 per adult and $6 per child under 12 with the proceeds being donated to establish an Elks scholarship honoring the memory of longtime Elks member, Gino Micciche. For reservations, call the Elks club at 484-1751.
Panama Parents To Host Sale
LAKEWOOD – The parents of Panama Central School’s Class of 2014 will host a rummage sale fundraiser on Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Busti-Lakewood Rec Center, 9 W. Summit Ave., Lakewood.