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Salamanca

Board To Meet

SALAMANCA – The Salamanca City Central School District Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the Salamanca High School large group instruction room. The public is welcome to attend.

Outdoor Club

To Watch Eagles

On Saturday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will participate in the eagle watch program at the Kinzua Dam. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities will include an audio-visual program detailing eagle restoration efforts presented by David Donachy, Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife conservation officer, and a geomeet “Caching with Eagles” organized by Kinzua Cachers. A few temporary caches will be set up around the recreation area. Three public areas of interest will be open for public viewing and learning about America’s national bird: the Big Bend Visitor Center, Riverside Watchable Wildlife Trail and Viewing Platform (located along Allegheny River tail-waters), and Kinzua Dam roadway. Observation stations will be manned and spotting scopes will be available to better observe the eagles. Persons 18 years of age and older will be required to show identification to gain access to the roadway at the dam. Visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars and to dress warmly. Hot chocolate, courtesy of Kondak’s Market, will be provided at the viewing platform. Other refreshments will be available in the visitors center. The program is free. For more information contact Mary or Bill Massa at 814-723-2568.

Tax Service Available

Tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will be available at the James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Jan. 31 through April 11 and every Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. from Feb. 3 through April 14. Income-eligible people who made less than $53,000 in the 2014 tax year may qualify for assistance. VITA volunteers certified by the IRS can help them file their tax returns for free and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit. Call 1-888-696-9211 to schedule an appointment.

TOPS Best

Losers Named

Ray Anderson and Dennis Beck were named TOPS best losers when 29 members weighed in at a recent TOPS 721 Jamestown meting. Cathy Bossler was the KOPS best loser and Barb Linza received free dues. Mary Moore was a prize winner. Donna Jean Borst and Sylvia Johnson were the quarter contest winners. Karen Ray was the monthly workers raffle winner and Mary Moore the monthly raffle. Karen Ray read ”Santa’s Secret Wish.” Chapter weigh-ins are from 8:30-9:30 a.m. each Thursday, followed by a meeting in the Kidder United Methodist Church, corner of South Main and Cole avenue, Jamestown. For more information, call 763-4626.

Super Bowl Sub Sale Planned

GERRY – The Gerry United Methodist Church will hold a Super Bowl 12-inch sub sale Sunday. Orders are by pre-sale only. Place an order for ham, turkey or assorted subs on a white or wheat roll by phoning Lewis Heath at 985-4763, or Leona Peterson at 985-4652. Orders are to be picked up by 12:30 p.m. on Sunday at the church, located at 4441 Route 60 in Gerry. Proceeds will benefit the church’s general fund and mission work.

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Library To Show Dinosaur Film

FREWSBURG – The Myers Memorial Library will show the documentary “Dinosaur” 13 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The movie is about the most complete T-Rex fossil found and the controversy that followed its discovery in the Badlands by paleontologist Peter Larson’s team in 1990. All movies are sponsored by “a friend of the library.” The Myers Memorial Library is located at the corner of Ivory and Falconer streets in Frewsburg. The Ivory Street entrance is handicapped-accessible. For more information about events at the library, visit MyersMemorialLibrary.weebly.com or call 569-5515.

‘Sunrise’ To Host Jana McDermott

“Chautauqua Sunrise” will feature Jana McDermott as the guest on Saturday. McDermott is with the Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County and the show will be hosted by Doc Hamels. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 a.m. Saturday. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change. “Chautauqua Sunrise” is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s web site ac5.weebly.com/

Fellowship Meal Set For Saturday

The Cherry Creek United Methodist Church will hold a men’s fellowship breakfast on Saturday at 8 a.m. Included will be biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs and coffee. There is no charge and all are welcome to attend.

Library To Show ‘180’ Movie

“180,” a film featuring man-on-the-street interviews on the sanctity of human life, will be shown at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Fireplace Room of the Jamestown Prendergast Library. Power of the Cross Ministries and Choose Life of Jamestown have joined together in bringing the film to the Jamestown area. A discussion will follow inviting various points of view. All are welcome to attend. Jamestown Prendergast Library is not the sponsor of this or any community forum which is held in the library’s public space. For more information call 569-6610

Lecture Series Re-Runs Continue

Access Channel 5 will be airing the 2014 Chautauqua Institution lecture series. The following lectures will start on Saturday with the last airing on Friday, Jan. 30: “Amanda Lenhart What Americans Think About Privacy” at 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.; “Sharon Duke Estroff Jewish Wisdom for Modern Millennial Parents” at 1:10 and 7:10 p.m.; “Christopher Wakling What I Did” at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas, and can be found on channel 214 on digital televisions without a cable converter. The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s web site ac5.weebly.com/

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Therapy Seminar Set For Thursday

Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy will host the next in its Helping You Help Yourself Series, “New Year, New You 2015,” from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at the Riverwalk Center, 15 S. Main St., Suite 220, Jamestown. The seminar is presented by Amy Livengood, Jenna Buczek, Courtney Drury and Patrick Green and will include information to help those who want to feel better but don’t know where to start; why evidence-based wellness programs designed by a physical therapist get results; how to help those whose pain prevents them from participating in a wellness program and pain management and stress relief through yoga. For more information, call 488-2322 or visit www.chautauquapt.com. Light refreshments will be served.

Randolph To Hold Parent Forum

RANDOLPH – Randolph Central School will hold a parent/community forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the high school auditorium. The topic for this forum is Academic Intervention Services for students. The public is welcome to attend.

Church To Hold Dinner Thursday

The Lander United Methodist Church will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The cost is a donation and included will be pasta, salad, bread, dessert and a beverage.

Parks Commission To Meet Thursday

The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Robert H. Jackson Airport. The public is invited to attend.

Catt. Co. Planning Board To Meet

LITTLE VALLEY – The next Cattaraugus County Planning Board meeting is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Large Committee Room, third floor, Cattaraugus County Center, 303 Court St., Little Valley.

Library To Host ‘Frozen’ Event

BUSTI – The Hazeltine Public Library in Busti is hosting a special “Frozen” themed story time event on Saturday at 11 a.m. to noon. Children will enjoy stories, a craft and refreshments. The library is located at 891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road and may be reached at 487-1281.

Free Yoga

Seminar Planned

Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy will host a free yoga seminar in the Riverwalk Center, 15 S. Main St, Suite 220 on Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. Learn about pain management and stress relief through practicing yoga with wellness trainers and occupational therapists as part of the department’s Helping You Help Yourself series: “New Year, New You 2015.” Light refreshments will be served. To reserve a seat, call 488-2322. Seating is limited and all guests will be entered into a drawing to win a free month’s membership to the Riverwalk’s Live Well Center. There will also be a drawing to win a free yoga class.

Celoron Legion To Hold Cook Off

The Celoron American Legion will hold a chili cook off Sunday from 2-5 p.m. The Sammy Slicker Band will provide entertainment. Attendees can bring their favorite homemade chili. The grand prize winner will bring home $100. Members and guests are welcome.

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Pizzeria To Hold Grand Opening

A grand opening ceremony for Fresco Pizza and Wings, 2 E. Second St., Jamestown, will be held at 4 p.m. today. The ribbon cutting will be hosted by Mayor Sam Teresi and Jamestown Renaissance Corp. officials. The public is welcome to attend.

Business Basics Workshops Set

A two-hour class called “business basics” aims to give participants essential information and guidance. Participants will learn what resources are available to help plan their businesses and will start with tips to evaluate the feasibility of their ideas and explore financing options, marketing, record keeping and more. This seminar will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the North County JCC campus (Dunkirk) in NCTC Room 119. Another session will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jamestown JCC campus in Carnahan Room 120. The class fee is $10 and pre-registration is requested. Call the Small Business Development Center at JCC at 338-1024 to reserve a spot.

YMCA To Hold Kids Activities

The Jamestown YMCA will provide full day of activities for children 5 to 12 years of age for the upcoming school holiday on Monday. Age-appropriate activities are planned for Martin Luther King Day starting at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. such as swimming, arts and crafts, gym games, The Big Challenge Obstacle course and more. Program fees for full days of care at the YMCA are $24 per child for YMCA members and $32 for potential members. Registration forms and additional program information is available at the Jamestown YMCA Welcome Center. For additional information, contact the YMCA at 664-2802.

Carroll Seniors Cancel Meeting

FREWSBURG – The Carroll Senior Citizens meeting scheduled for Monday has been canceled.

Railroaders

To Meet Friday

Chris Bohn will present a program on his visit to the San Antonio Model Railroad Association Club layout when the Independent Railroaders meet on Friday in First Lutheran Church, 120 Chandler St., Jamestown. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Dave Eggleston at 484-0862 or Ray Goetz, 814-688-4559.

Outdoor Club To Ski This Weekend

On Saturday and Sunday, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will lead the Warren County Winterfest cross-country skiing event at Chapman State Park. Participants will meet at the base of the sledding hill at 1:30 p.m. The leader for Saturday will be Greg Burkett, 814-723-4989. The leader for Sunday will be Dave Rulander, 814-723-4388.

‘Sunrise’ To

Feature Kraft

“Chautauqua Sunrise” will feature Matt Kraft as the guest Saturday. Kraft is with Head Start. The show will be hosted by Doc Hamels. The live, call-in program airs from 9-10 on Saturday morning. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out. The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 and 8 p.m. for some communities. The guest is subject to change. “Chautauqua Sunrise” is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19.

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Fitness Courses Begin Jan. 26

The next seven-week session of community fitness courses offered by Jamestown Community College’s Total Fitness program and Faculty Student Association begin Jan. 26. Classes include: Water aerobics, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays and 9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturdays; pilates, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, and 5:30-6:15 p.m., Thursdays; and toning, 4:15-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Individual class fees are $4 for Total Fitness members and $7 for non-members. The prepaid card rate for seven classes is $24, members, and $42, non-members. The 14-week prepaid card rate is $48, members, and $84, non-members. Classes are conducted in the Physical Education Complex. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling JCC Total Fitness, 338-1260.

Free Lunch Set For Wednesday

Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself is serving free lunch every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. at North Main Street Church of God, downstairs in the dining hall, 1213 N. Main St., Jamestown. All are welcome.

Retired Workers To Meet Friday

Chapter 267 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold its January meeting on Friday. Chapter meetings are held at Friendly’s Restaurant in Jamestown, beginning at 11:15 a.m. Election of officers, the legislative program and meeting programs will be discussed. All NARFE members are urged to attend. Federal retirees are invited to join the group at this meeting to learn of items of interest to the Federal community.

Golden Agers

To Meet Jan. 20

The Lakewood-Busti Golden Agers will meet at 1 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the Lakewood American Legion Post. Games of bingo will be played following the meeting. Forty-six members attended a recent meeting held in the legion post. New officers were elected. They are Cecile Wilson, president; William Haenggi, vice president; Frances Stahley, secretary and Ronald Stahley, treasurer. A motion was made and carried to make an annual donation to the legion for the use of their facilities. Correspondence included thank you notes from eight organizations that received knitted, scarves and mittens made by Golden Ager members for area needy children. Charlotte Johnson stated yarn is available and a knitting class will be held in January. Helen Johnson spoke on the 2015 trip program and also the mailing of two boxes of coupons in December. The 30-voice A cappella Choir at Southwestern School, directed by Sue Huther, presented a program of Christmas carols.

Lecture Series Re-runs Continue

Access Channel 5 will be airing the 2014 Chautauqua Institution lecture series. The following lectures will start Saturday with the last airing Friday, Jan. 23. “Abdullahi A. An-Na’im – American Cultures of Ramadan” at 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.; “Yehudah Mirsky – The Practice of Dignity in an Electronic Age” at 12:45 and 6:45 p.m.; “Jill Abramson – The Secrecy Complex and the Press” at 3 and 9 p.m. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas, and can be found on channel 21.4 on digital televisions without a cable converter. The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s website ac5.weebly.com/.

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Southwestern Board To Meet

The Southwestern Central School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Board of Education room at the middle school. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct school business.

Support Group

To Meet Today

The Alzheimer’s Association monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet today 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 on Thursday 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. For more information, call 483-5448.

Cemetery Board To Meet Today

FREWSBURG – The Frewsburg Maple Grove Cemetery trustees board will meet at 6:15 p.m. today in the Carroll Town Hall. Any lot owner interested in joining the board should contact Todd Annis at 569-5907.

RCS To Hold

Parent Forum

RANDOLPH – The Randolph Central School District will hold a parent/community forum on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The topic for this forum is Academic Intervention Services for Students. All are welcome.

Library Board To Meet Wednesday

BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Library board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 13 Main St., Bemus Point. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call the library at 386-2274.

JHS Class Of ’51 To Meet For Lunch

Members of the Jamestown High School Class of 1951 will gather for lunch at noon Wednesday at Alfie’s Restaurant, 986 Fairmount Ave., West Ellicott. All interested members and spouses are invited to attend.

Rap Group To Meet Saturday

Is there an upside to living with Multiple Sclerosis? Come to the Chautauqua Regional Multiple Sclerosis rap group on Saturday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Jones Hill Memorial Rehabilitation Center, first floor, 51 Glasgow Ave., Jamestown. This semi-structured support group has the goal of being both informative and fun. Snacks are provided. Those affected by the disease, including family and friends, are welcome to attend. For more information or directions, or for peer support, contact Debbie Lane at 962-9401 or Allen Wilcox, 664-6434.

Blue Star Mothers To Meet Jan. 17

The Lake Erie NY Chapter 4 of the Blue Star Mothers of America will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmont Ave., Lakewood. All mothers of military service members are welcome to attend along with anyone who wants to support the military. The Blue Star Mothers will collect valentines to send to deployed troops this month with final collections being Jan. 31 so the valentines will arrive to men and women serving in time for Valentine’s Day. For more information, email bluestarmothersny4@yahoo.com, call 499-6897 or find the local chapter on Facebook.

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War Veterans To Hold Meeting

The War Veterans Recreation, Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22. The meeting is open to all veteran members in good standing. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after that time. The meeting will be held at the War Veterans Castle Room at 3431 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown.

Former Manor Oak Employees To Dine

Former Manor Oak employees will have dinner at 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at Alfie’s Restaurant in West Ellicott. Those attending should RSVP to Rosie Digirolamo by calling 665-5360 or Ann Damon at 782-3960 by Monday.

Pine Valley School To Meet Saturday

PINE VALLEY – Pine Valley Central is holding a budget workshop and special meeting Saturday in the elementary school cafetorium. The workshop will begin at 8 a.m. followed by an executive session at noon for the purpose of discussing personnel. It is anticipated that the board meeting will begin at 1 p.m.

JCC Board To Meet Tuesday

The Buildings and Grounds committee of the Jamestown Community College board will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the board room of the Hamilton Collegiate Center with videoconferencing to the Cattaraugus County Campus and North County Center boardroom. The board’s Educational Services committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, also in the board room of the Hamilton Collegiate Center. The public is welcome to attend.

Drug Support To Meet Wednesday

Heroin and pain medication dependency has no boundaries. S.O.S., the Strength of Support Group, will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Carnahan Building, Room 120 at the Jamestown Community College, South Campus. The support group is open to all people impacted by the addiction of a loved one.

Regional Board To Meet Thursday

SALAMANCA – The next regular meeting of the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Center for Regional Excellence, Salamanca. Lunch will be served at noon.

Movie Night

Slated For Jan. 16

The Clymer-French Creek Free Library is having a movie night, for all ages, on Friday, Jan. 16, from 3:30-5:15 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments are provided. For more information contact the library at 355-8823.

Blood Bank To Hold Drive Jan. 17

The Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Stockton Fire Department, 80 W. Main St., Stockton. The drive will be part of National Blood Donor Month and every donor will receive a limited edition National Blood Donor Month t-shirt. Donors must have photo identification, be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. For more information, visit www.fourhearts.org or call 877-842-0631. Community Blood Bank partners with hospitals in Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York to provide blood for patients in need.

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LYNY To Serve Free Lunch

Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself is serving free lunch every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. at North Main Street Church of God, downstairs in the dining hall, located at 1213 N. Main St., Jamestown. All are welcome.

Cherry Creek Fire Dept. To Meet

CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek Fire District organizational meeting will be at 7 p.m. today in the Cherry Creek Fire hall. This meeting is open to the public.

Ripley Church To Serve Breakfast

RIPLEY – The Ripley United Methodist Church will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Saturday from 7:30-11 a.m. Included will be pancakes, sausage, bacon, made-to-order eggs and omelets, homefries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $6 per person. Proceeds will benefit Make-a-Wish.

Fast Lane To Host Chili Cook Off

SOUTH DAYTON – On Saturday, the Fast Lane Country Store and Diner, Park Street, South Dayton, will host a Chili Cook Off from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For $3, one can taste the chilies and vote for their favorite. One third of each purchase will be donated to a local food pantry.

Lecture Series

To Air On Channel 5

Access Channel 5 will be airing the 2014 Chautauqua Institution lecture series. The following lectures will start on Saturday with the last airing on Friday, Jan. 16. “Brad Allenby – Privacy, Ethics and Nostalgia” at 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. “Jeffery Rosen – The Ethics of Privacy” at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. “Peter W. Singer – Cybersecurity and Cyberwar” at 3 and 9 p.m. Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Chautauqua, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Sherman, and Westfield areas, and can be found on channel 21.4 on digital televisions without a cable converter. The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s website ac5.weebly.com/.

Ballroom Dance Slated For Jan. 15

LAKEWOOD – The next session of Ballroom Dance is scheduled to begin Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Lakewood YMCA. Classes will meet on Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. over the course of 10 weeks and will cover a variety of dances taught in an easy and relaxed atmosphere. The class is open to all. Loose, comfortable clothing and smooth soled shoes are recommended attire. The 10-week session cost is $45 for YMCA members and $85 for non-members. Space is limited and advance registration is required by Jan. 14. For more information and to register, visit or call the Lakewood YMCA, 183 E. Fairmount Ave., 763-0303.

Quilters Guild

To Meet Jan. 15

WESTFIELD – Westfield Quilters Guild next meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St,. Westfield. The program titled “Hints and Shortcuts” will be presented by guild members: Kathy Yaw-Scrappy quilt and pattern; Cheryl Gulvin- Free-pieced log cabin; Janice Shoup-Twisted log cabin with new ruler and pattern; Dianne Stanton-Disappearing 4-patch and a 9-patch quilt with pattern; Cherrie Clark-180 degree ruler.

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Randolph BOE Cancels Meeting

RANDOLPH – The Randolph Central School Board of Education is canceling their board meeting scheduled for Wednesday. The next regular board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

Rod & Gun Club To Meet Thursday

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Rod and Gun Auxiliary Board will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The annual memorial service will be held Monday at 7 p.m. The auxiliary will honor those who have passed on this last year. Greeter for the evening will be Connie Whitman. Helpers will be Nancy Rasmussen and Jan DeVoe. Refreshments will be provided by the officers. Meeting cancellations due to bad weather will be announced on local radio stations and Time Warner Cable.

Cancer Support

Group To Meet

The Breast Cancer Support Group of Jamestown will have their dinner meeting at Friendly’s on Wednesday at 6 p.m. It will be an open discussion meeting for members, and new breast cancer patients are welcome.

Driving Couse Begins Monday

FREWSBURG – A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School on Monday, Jan. 12 and Tuesday, Jan. 13, 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.

Historical

Society To Meet

RANDOLPH – The Randolph Historical Society will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Randolph Municipal Building.

Beekeepers To Meet Thursday

Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Frank W. Bratt Agricultural Center, 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown. Topics will include: Planning for the forthcoming beekeeping season; preparing equipment; obtaining bees; situating your apiary; and planning ahead. Discussion will also include the Beginner Beekeeper course and CCBA apiary, as well as membership and dues, bylaws, questions and answers, and announcements of upcoming events. All are welcome.

Russo To Talk Book On ‘Sunrise’

“Chautauqua Sunrise” will feature Jennifer Russo as the guest Saturday. Russo is a children’s literature author. The show will be hosted by Doc Hamels. 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 guest is subject to change. “Chautauqua Sunrise” is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua, Fredonia, Mayville, North Harmony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forestville, Hanover, Irving, Jamestown, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville. The program may also be viewed after the initial airing at the station’s website ac5.weebly.com/.