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Town Clerk’s Office Closed

FREWSBURG – The Carroll Town Clerk’s office will be closed this morning, with the office reopening no later than 2 p.m. The office will also be closed for Independence Day from Friday through Monday, reopening July 5.

Food Bank Truck To Visit Today

ASHVILLE – The Food Bank of Western New York Food Express Truck from Buffalo will be at the Ashville United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon and 3-5 p.m. today. The truck brings fresh produce and some stable items. To receive free food, proof of address showing the recipient lives at one of the following zip codes is required: Ashville 14710, Bemus Point 14712, Celoron 14720, Lakewood 14750, Niobe 14758, Panama 14767, Stow 14785 and anyone who lives in the town of Busti. Anyone attending should bring their own bags or boxes. For more information, call Martha at 763-9252.

Food ‘N’ Faith Night Thursday

FALCONER – The Falconer United Methodist Church, 201 N. Work St., Falconer, will host a food and faith night on Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m. Included is a meal and time of informal, family-oriented worship. The event is open to the community.

IDA Meeting Cancelled Today

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled.

Concert Series Continues

The Jamestown Summer Bandshell Concert series will feature a concert by the Jamestown Municipal Band that is sponsored by the Scandinavian Studies Program. The concert, as directed by Rick Lundquist, will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday and feature Swedish music and dancers. The Allen Park Women’s Club also will be selling korv burgers and other refreshments as part of the concert event. The free concert series is held at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park. In addition to funding provided annually by the City of Jamestown, these concerts are made available free to the public through the support of the following: Allen Park Women’s Club, Cattaraugus County Arts Council Decentralization Program, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo; Lind Funeral Home, Local 134, American Federation of Musicians; Scandinavian Studies Program, Salon 1, 7-Eleven, The Resource Center, The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County Projects Pool Grant Program, and WCA Hospital. As in previous years, members of the Allen Park Women’s Club will continue in their tradition of providing coffee, fudge and other baked goods during all of the concerts. All concerts are free to the public. Everyone is urged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets or park their vehicles close by to listen to the music from the comfort of their car.

School Boards To Hold Meeting

MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua Lake Central School and Ripley Central School boards of education will hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Chautauqua Lake Central School secondary library. The public is welcome to attend.

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Band Shell

Concert Planned

The Jamestown Municipal Band will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the construction of the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park with its concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Mayor Sam Teresi will give a special proclamation and there will be a dedication ceremony at the facility to start the regularly scheduled concert. The Municipal Band, as directed by Rick Lundquist, will play an “Italian-themed” musical lineup sponsored by 7-Eleven. In addition to funding provided annually by the city of Jamestown, these concerts are made available free to the public through the support of the following: Allen Park Women’s Club, Cattaraugus County Arts Council Decentralization Program, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo; Lind Funeral Home, Local 134, American Federation of Musicians; Scandinavian Studies Program, Salon 1, 7-Eleven, The Resource Center, The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County Projects Pool Grant Program and WCA Hospital. As in previous years, members of the Allen Park Women’s Club will continue in their tradition of providing coffee, fudge and other baked goods during all of the concerts. All concerts are free to the public. Everyone is urged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets or park their vehicles close by to listen to the music from the comfort of their car.

Commencement Set For Thursday

FALCONER – Falconer Central School will hold its 68th annual commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. Jeff Lombardo, a 1986 Falconer Central School graduate, will deliver the commencement speech. Zachary Smith, son of Robert and Holly Smith, has been named class valedictorian and Walker Black, son of Timothy and Michelle Black, has been named salutatorian.

Karaoke Set

For Saturday

The ILS Veterans Center, 364 Fluvanna Ave, Jamestown, will have karaoke by Eternal Nyght on Saturday from 7-10 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Chair Yoga Set For Saturday

RANDOLPH – Anyone who wants to gain the benefits of a yoga practice without getting down on the floor to use a mat might want to try “chair yoga.” Connie Dalbo Yoga is offering a free chair yoga workshop on Saturday from 9 -11 a.m. at the Randolph Presbyterian Church. The workshop will include a short chair yoga workout, a guided relaxation session and a healthy snack.

Antique Assn.

To Meet June 28

STOCKTON – The Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the association’s club grounds in Stockton. All members are asked to attend.

TEA Party To Meet June 28

LAKEWOOD – The Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Lakewood American Legion. Members will learn about the Yellow Card Project, a set of core subjects and questions directed at candidates. The video, “Are the Palestinians Still Refugees?,” will be shown, as well as Dinesh D’Souza’s trailer for his new film, “Hillary’s America,” which opens in July. Members will take a vote on whether to support Tom Reed’s re-election. Meetings are open to the public.

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JPS Board To Meet Wednesday

The Jamestown Board of Education will meet for a brief meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to approve the district professional development plan and approve the hiring of a replacement for the purchasing clerk. The meeting will take place in the superintendent’s conference room.

Southwestern

To Meet Tuesday

The Southwestern Central School Board of Education’s meeting originally scheduled for June 28 at 7 p.m. has been rescheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the board of education room. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct school business. In addition, the organizational/regular meeting that was scheduled for Friday, July 1 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. in the board of education room located in the middle school.

St. James To Honor Carlo

On Sunday, St. James will host a coffee hour with cake and donuts after the 11 a.m. mass to honor Mary Ann Carlo for her 25 years of service to their thrift shop. All present and past volunteers who worked with her are welcome, as are all parishioners.

Panama Board To Meet Tonight

The Panama Central School Board of Education will hold its scheduled board meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Board Room. This meeting is open to the public.

Infinity Recital Set For June 30

Private lesson students from Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will be putting on a recital at the Infinity Arts Cafe on Thursday, June 30, at 6 p.m. This event is free, family friendly and open to the public. Audience members of all ages are welcome. The Infinity Arts Cafe performance entrance is located at 300 E. Third St., through the doors to the old post office.

Thule Lodge To Meet Thursday

BEMUS POINT – On Thursday, at 7 p.m., Thule Lodge will hold its monthly meeting at the lodge on 4123 Pancake Hill Road. A business meeting will be held first, and then summer birthdays will be recognized with refreshments following the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. Thule Lodge serves to preserve the Swedish heritage through events and activities. New members to the lodge are always welcome.

Villagewide Sale Begins July 1

CHERRY CREEK – Cherry Creek villagewide yard sales will be July 1-3. To be included on a map available at Mendle’s Crossroads Grocery, send $3 and the seller’s name, address, phone number and days of sale to CCCA, PO Box 213, Cherry Creek, NY 14723 or sign up at Mendle’s Crossroads Grocery, Main Street, Cherry Creek by Saturday.

Driving Course Set For June 27

FREWSBURG – A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School on June 27-28, from 6-8:30 p.m. The cost is $25. Pre-register by calling the guidance office at 569-7026 between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. When calling, please make to have the student’s learner’s permit on hand.

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Auto Club To Meet Wednesday

The Chautauqua Lake Region Antique Automobile Club will meet in the Fluvanna War Vets on Wednesday at 7 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.

Bible School Signup Begins

KENNEDY – Clark’s Corners Community Church, 1 Gospel Lane, Kennedy, invites area children to join in ”Ocean Commotion,” a Vacation Bible School which will be held Aug. 1-5 from 6-8:30 p.m. Children attending will learn how Noah stood for God during the time of the Great Flood, enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies and dramas. Classes are available for ages 3 through sixth grade. For registration information, call 665-2691 or the church office at 267-3122.

City River Council Meets Today

The Jamestown Riverfront Management Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at McCrae Point Park. The public is welcome to attend.

Sinclairville Seniors Meet Today

SINCLAIRVILLE – The Sinclairville Senior Citizens will meet today at noon in the Sinclairville Fire Hall dining room for a luncheon and program. All those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to add to the meal, and their own table settings. Table decorations will be provided by Paul and Arlene Kimble. New members are always welcome.

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 Auditorium, 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.

Randolph

BOE To Meet

RANDOLPH – The Randolph Central School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the high school library. The public is welcome to attend.

Southwestern BOE Meets Today

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. The board will discussing rescheduling the June work session and the reorganizational meeting, and will discuss personnel appointments, according to the agenda for the meeting.

Library Board To Meet Wednesday

BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The public is welcome to attend.

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Support Group To Meet Tuesday

The Alzheimer’s Association’s 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., Jamestown. An evening monthly caregiver support group will meet on Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. in Fluvanna Community Church on Fluvanna Avenue Extension. The groups are for anyone 18 years or older who is caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia related diagnoses. For more information, call 483-5448.

AARP Chapter 334 To Meet

Jamestown AARP Chapter 334 will meet Tuesday at the Springs Restaurant, Maple Springs, at noon, for lunch from the menu. Following lunch, the group will go to Midway State Park to visit the museum. All area seniors age 50 and older are welcome. Annual membership dues are $8. A monthly prize drawing for members will also take place. Call 664-2883 for help with transportation or more information.

CRCF To Hold Annual Meeting

FALCONER – On Wednesday, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will hold its annual meeting at the Falcons Nest, located at 2001 E. Main St., Falconer, at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Library Board To Meet Thursday

BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. The meeting is held at the library at 13 Main St. The public is invited to attend. Call 386-2274 with questions.

STWR Planning Board To Meet

SALAMANCA – The next regular meeting of the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Center for Regional Excellence in Salamanca. ARC project presentations will begin at 9:40 a.m., lunch will be served at noon presentations will end around 2:15 p.m.

Historian To Speak Thursday

Michelle Henry, Chautauqua County historian, will speak about the woman who accompanied her husband to the Civil War at the Chautauqua Township Historical Society meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Portage Hill Apartment’s family room. The public is invited to attend. More information is available by calling Secretary Kathleen Kennedy at 640-7229.

Ladies Aid Society To Hold Picnic

The Ladies Aid Society of the Kiantone Congregational Church will meet for a picnic on Thursday. Members attending should take a dish to pass. Bert and Roberta Anderson spoke on their medical missionary work in Haiti when the group met for a pork loin dinner, catered by Sally Haag. A white elephant sale was held with proceeds benefiting the youth church camp fund. Cindy Hotchkiss spoke on the years of hard work, commitment and kindness the women have for one another and the church members.

MG Senior Receives Honor

Maple Grove senior Emily Allen has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Mary Jane Stahley History Award from the Bemus Point Historical Society. At the Wednesday meeting, Stahley and Allen will meet and at a brief reception, Allen will receive her cash award. The society’s program for the evening is “Local History Show and Tell.” At this last program of the society’s year of guest speakers, members will have five minutes (or less) to wow fellow members with their prized historical treasures. The festivities begin Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the society’s museum on Alburtus Avenue in downtown Bemus Point.

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Randolph Board Cancels Meeting

RANDOLPH – The Randolph Central School District Board of Education has cancelled its Wednesday meeting. The next board meeting will be Wednesday, June 15, at 6 p.m. in the high school library. The public is welcome to attend.

Parks Commission To Meet Today

The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commission will meet at 5 p.m. today in the large pavilion at Allen Park. The public is welcome to attend.

JHS Class Of ’66 To Meet July 1-2

The Jamestown High School Class of 1966 is looking for classmates for an upcoming reunion on July 1-2. Anyone with information about the classmates can call Sammie Green at 499-3539. Classmates are: Janice Andersen, Beverly Carlson, Sherry Casler, Cynthia Elder, Frances Epstein,Linda Gagliano, Susan McCullen, Suzanne McFadden, Patricia Nelson, Joyce Panzarella, Jacqueline Searcy, Virginia Stanford, Karen Strong, Mary Watchey,Gary Bennett, James Guiffrida, John Gustafson, Gordan Larson, Robert Stull and William Waid.

Cancer Support Group To Meet

The Breast Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at at Friendly’s Restaurant in Brooklyn Square. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with the guest speaker, the Rev. Robert Lewis, at 7 p.m. He will speak about the travels he and his wife Linda have taken this past year and also their journey with cancer. New members and guests are welcome. There is no charge to be a member. The group provides a way to spend time with other breast cancer patients.

Historian To Speak Thursday

Michelle Henry, Chautauqua County Historian, will be the guest speaker when Westfield Senior Citizens meet for a dish-to-pass dinner on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YWCA dining room. Seniors attending should take also take their table service. After a recent dinner meeting, Pat Sciarrino presented a reading of ”The Color of Friendship.” A Chinese auction was held and prizes were awarded to Shirley Kolpien and pat Everts. Membership in the group is always open to new members, age 60 and over.

Legion To Host Several Events

Herman Kent American Legion Post 777 will host several events this week. Greatest Hits will perform from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, with the post also serving grilled pork chops. Dinner is $7. On Saturday, We Speak Canadian will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. while the post will serve chicken with three-cheese and bacon for $10.99. The post will then host a parking lot sale, with tables for $10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Epilepsy Support Group To Meet

The Resource Center, in partnership with the Epilepsy Association of Western New York, will host an epilepsy support group meeting on Friday from noon-1:30 p.m. at The Resource Center on East Second Street. Contact Bruce Jackson at 720-8262 for info or for a ride. To RSVP, call 720-3202. This is a group open to sharing experiences and making new friends.

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New Museum Exhibit Now Open

MACHIAS – The Cattaraugus County Museum and Research Library has opened its new exhibit: “The National Pastime: Baseball in Cattaraugus County Museum.” The centerpiece of this exhibit is the museum’s Ed Tanner collection, focusing on the career of the Franklinville Frankees standout. In addition the museum has uniforms, photos and memorabilia of teams from across Cattaraugus County. The Cattaraugus County Museum is located in the Stone House, 9824 Route 16 in Machias. It is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information, call 353-8200.

JPS Board To Meet Tuesday

The Jamestown Public Schools District board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the board room at 197 Martin Road. The public is welcome to attend.

WOA Dinner

Set For Tuesday

The YWCA has selected five women to be recognized as Women of Achievement for 2016. They are: Susan Huther, Arts/Heritage/Culture; Janis Bowman, Education/Mentorship/Training; Christina King, Leader of the Future; Christine Schuyler, Health/Wellness/Fitness; and JulieRockcastle, Outstanding Entrepreneur. They will be recognized on Tuesday at Moon Brook Country Club, 2879 N. Main St. Extension in Jamestown. Appetizers will be served at 5:30 and dinner at 6 p.m. The cost for dinner is $30 and the meal choices are: stuffed chicken, eggplant parmesan, panko-breaded Icelandic haddock and 8-ounce Angus Beef sirloin filet. Reservations can be made by calling 488-2237 or through PayPal/major credit card at www.ywcaofjamestown.com.

Quilt Guild To Meet Wednesday

BUSTI – The Chautauqua Region Quilt Guild will meet Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at the Busti Fire Hall. The program will be Tricia Lynn Maloney, who will give a lecture titled: “Stories that Quilts Tell.” Refreshments will be served. Guests and members are welcome to attend.

Lunchtime Talk

Is Wednesday

The Brown Bag Lunchtime Talk on Wednesday at noon at the Fenton History Center will feature “Stories Behind the Names.” Speaker and local historian Norman Carlson will tell the little known stories behind the unusual names of places in our area. The program is free, donations are welcome. Visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or call 664-6256 for more information.

Reg Lenna To Show ‘Raiders’

Harrison Ford stars in the 1981 adventure “Raiders of the Lost Ark” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Admission is $5. For more information visit reglenna.com or call 484-7070. The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is located at 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. The box office is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to showtimes.

Greatest Hits To Perform Thursday

On Thursday, Greatest Hits will perform from 5-9 p.m. at the Herman Kent Post 777 American Legion, 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown. The dinner special will be grilled pork chops for $7. On Saturday, We Speak Canadian will play from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Chicken with three-cheese and bacon will be served for $10.99.

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Bible School

Registration Open

CHERRY CREEK – ”Carnival of Strength, Courage and Faith” Vacation Bible School will be held in the Cherry Creek United Methodist Church on July 25, 26 and 27. For pre-registration, call 296-1005. The event is sponsored by the Cherry Creek, South Dayton Free and South Dayton U.M. Churches.

Food Pantry Sets Days Of Operation

CHERRY CREEK – The Twice Fed Food Pantry, 6813 Main St., Cherry Creek in the Cherry Creek/Leon Methodist Church, is open the first and third Monday of each month. For more information, or emergencies, call 296-5614.

Randolph BOE

To Meet Today

RANDOLPH – The Randolph Central School District Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. today in the high school library. The public is welcome to attend.

Church To Host Flea Market

CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church, Main Street, Cherry Creek will hold an outside spring flea market/craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. A pulled pork or chicken sandwich dinner will also be held beginning at 11 a.m. Included are two sides, dessert and a beverage. The cost is a donation of $8. A child’s hot dog plate is $5.

Museum Sets Summer Hours

MAYVILLE – The former Pennsylvania Railroad train depot museum in Mayville, lakeside on Route 394 at the foot of South Erie Street, is now open for the summer season through Labor Day. The Chautauqua Township Historical Society maintains the museum. It is open weekends on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. There is a small admission fee for adults; children are free. The museum is filled with artifacts from the daily lives of locals and businesses that once flourished in the Mayville area. It is child friendly. For more information, call during open hours at 753-3715.

Golf Tournament Set For Saturday

WESTFIELD – The Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue is registering golfers for their third annual Putts For Mutts Golf Tournament on Saturday at Pinehurst Golf Club, 7428 E. Main Road, Westfield. The 18-hole, two-person scramble is $60 per person and includes a barbecue lunch afterward. Giveaways are open to the public from 10 a.m. to noon with more than $2,900 in items and golf prizes available. Giveaways and prizes will be listed on the rescue’s website at www.caninerescue.org and their Facebook page. Call Kristine at 467-4663 to register or email PuttsForMuttsNCCR@gmail.com. All money raised help to take care of the more than 250 dogs and puppies that pass through the shelter doors every year.

SWCS Class Of ’66 To Meet

MAYVILLE – The Southwestern Central School Class of 1966 50th reunion will be held on July 2 in the Chautauqua Suites. For more information visit class of 66.blogspot.com. If anyone has information on Judy Nau Dunn, Coleen Hare Stiles, Ellen Hurt, John Limberg, Dan Loucks, Denise Norell, Debbie Stabler Melec, Ann Sivi Johnson, Diane Thorp Hackett and Tom Wrinn, contact Randy Carlson at 763-8597.