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Grace Card
To Be Shown
FALCONER – The First Baptist Church of Falconer will present the Christian movie ”Grace Card” on Sunday at 3 p.m. Come and witness the power of forgiveness. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.
Thrift Shop To
Open For Sales
The St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 409 Pine St., Jamestown, between East Fourth and East Fifth Streets, will be open on for sales and receiving on Thursdays and Fridays, during November, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items only will be received on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Off street parking is available in the church lot off East Fifth Street. Available will be gently used winter clothing for men, women and children, small housewares and jewelry. The all volunteer staff includes many from the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Like us on Facebook.
Falconer Church
Turns 125
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Falconer will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary on Sunday. The congregation will celebrate the anniversary with a church service at 11 a.m. A dinner and program will follow the service. All members, past members and friends of the congregation are invited to attend.
Driving Course
To Be Offered
A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School on Monday, Nov. 7 and Friday, Nov. 8, 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 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. When calling, please make sure you have your permit on hand.
Patriots Showing Movie Screening
Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots is sponsoring three free screenings of “Dinesh D’Souza’s Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party.” Screenings will be held Nov. 3 at Spire Theater & Banquet Facilities, 317 E. Third St. Jamestown, across from the Post Office. Screening times are 2:30, 5 and 7 p.m. The public is urged to view this important documentary.
Preserve Tour To Be Held Nov. 5
At 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will tour the Cassadaga Creek Preserve on Bloomer Road in Stockton. Conservationists will lead a walk at the 150-acre property. The guide will discuss adaptations used by local wildlife to survive the coldest season of the year, including topics such as migration, hibernation and brumation. Those attending should wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. The walk is free for members with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Reservations are encouraged by emailing jen@chautauquawatershed.org or calling 664-2166. The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is a member-supported not-for-profit organization which works with landowners to conserve and enhance the landscape features which protect important habitats and collect, store, filter and deliver clean waters to Chautauqua lakes, streams and groundwaters. To date it has led efforts conserving more than 1,000 acres of land across Chautauqua County.
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Auxiliary To Host Trunk Or Treat
The Busti Fire Department Auxiliary will host a Trunk or Treat, rain or shine, on Saturday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Busti Fire Department parking lot. Games and treats will be included. For more information or to reserve a parking space, call 720-2406 or 485-8715.
Marching Band To Perform
The JHS Red Raider Marching Band will hold a free Community Performance of their show, Crazy Train, on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Strider Field. Come out and see the band perform its fantastic show before the Red Raider Marching Band heads to the State Championships in Syracuse on Sunday.
Harvest Dinner To Be Served
The First Presbyterian Church of Westfield will host a Harvest Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Friday from 5-6:30 p.m., dine in or take-out. The meal will include side dishes, beverage and a dessert. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children, age 10 and under. For free delivery, call the church office at 326-2643 by noon on Friday.
Halloween Dinner Dance At Lodge
Ingjald Lodge 65 will hold a ”Spooktacular Halloween” dinner dance on Friday in the lake lodge. Dinners will be served from 5-9 p.m. Included will be various special events, prizes and giveaways. A costume contest will be held at 9 p.m. and prizes will be awarded. Dance music and antics will be provided by DJ’s Unlimited. All are lodge members and guests are welcome to attend. For new membership information, call 487-9305.
Academy To
Host Craft Fair
Bethel Baptist Christian Academy will host a holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Admission is $3 for ages 10 and above. There will be concessions, a bake sale and lunch with a variety of food. For more information, call 484-7420, email bbcaoffice03@gmail.com or visit bbcajamestown.weebly.com. Proceeds will benefit student programs and the Bethel Baptist Christian Academy scholarship fund.
Turkey Shoot Planned Nov. 6
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Rod and Gun Club will host its turkey shoot at the Harmony camp, Route 474, Panama, on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. There will be giveaways and foods. The featured gun is a Henry Goldenboy.
Church To Hold Election Day Meal
The Falconer United Methodist Church, 201 N. Work St., Falconer, will hold an Election Day Meat Loaf Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Included will be meat loaf, mashed potatoes and all the fixings. The cost is $8 for adults; $4 for youth, and free for children, age 5 and under. The public is welcome to attend and takeouts will be available. For more information, call the church at 665-2008.
Post To Host Turkey Party
AMVETS Post 50 in Sugar Grove is hosting a turkey party at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, with turkeys, hams, steaks and other activities. The public is welcome to attend.
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Farmers Market Opens Saturday
The South Dayton Farmers’ Market will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Village Square. Enjoy organically grown greens, beans, tomatoes, beets, potatoes, colorful gourds, pumpkins, squash, mums and apples. Fresh-made Amish donuts, breads, pies, cookies, pickles, sauces and eggs will be made available. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and WIC VF checks accepted. Also, visit the quilting class in the Village Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Spaghetti Dinner In Forestville
A public spaghetti dinner is set for Oct. 30 at the Masonic Hall in Forestville from noon-4 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for children.
Jazz Series To Host Harris
On Friday, the Jazz Concert Series at the Infinity Arts Cafe, 301 E. Third St., Jamestown, will feature An Evening with Marla Harris at 7 p.m. Harris was the second Chautauqua Lake Idol vocal winner and has been featured at Jazz Erie and in clubs throughout New York state. She will perform with Steve Davis, area keyboardist and Infinity piano instructor. She will also be joined by Tony Grey on bass, Preach Freedom on drums and Jed Thompson on guitar. Area jazz musician John Cross will play saxophones and be the host for the evening. The evening is free and open to the public through support from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Audience members 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.
Sinclairville Board To Meet
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Sinclairville Village Board meeting for November will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the village office, 8 Lester St., rather than the typical first Wednesday of the month.
Class Of 1954 Reunion Held
The Southwestern Central School Class of 1954 met in Alfie’s restaurant with 26 classmates attending. This class was the last attending both Celoron and Lakewood schools while the new school was built and the first class to use the auditorium for graduation. Sam Gerace was master of ceremonies. Each alumni spoke on their life and were asked to complete a summary and submit it to him. Gerace hopes to write a journal with all the information. The next reunion will be on Aug. 9, 2017 at noon in allies.
Open Mic Night Nov. 2 In?City
The Toastmaster Club will host an open-Mic night on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at Prendergast Library in Jamestown. Toastmasters is a learning-by-doing workshop that teaches participant to hone their speaking skills. The open-Mic event will take place in the fire place room on the second floor of the library.
Book Sale Slated For Lakewood
The Heritage Gallery of the Lakewood Memorial Library on West Summit Street will be holding a fall book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4; and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. Hardcover books will be $1; paperbacks will be $.50 or three for $1; and magazines for $.10. Puzzles, DVDs, CDs and books on tape also will be available.
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City To Give Away Leaves
Jeffrey Lehman, P.E., director of Public Works for the city of Jamestown, announced that the Department of Public Works is looking for local farmers and/or composters who may be interested in obtaining leaves collected this fall. Leaf collection is scheduled to begin Oct. 31. Leaves can be brought directly to those interested or collected at a later date. If interested, please contact Al Spunaugle, DPW Street and Sewer supervisor, at 483-7634.
Education Board To Meet Tuesday
A regular meeting of the Jamestown Board of Education will take place on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Board Room at 197 Martin Road, Jamestown.
County IDA?To
Gather Tuesday
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the IDA offices, 201 W. Third St., Jamestown, in the board room on the second floor. The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation board will meet immediately following the IDA board meeting with the Chautauqua County Capital Resource Corporation board meeting following the CREDC meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
Pre-Licensing Course Offered
FREWSBURG – A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be held at Frewsburg High School on Monday and Tuesday 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 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. When calling, students must have their permit on hand.
JCC?To Hold Shadow Day
Area high school students are invited to participate in Shadow Day at Jamestown Community College on Wednesday. Participants can shadow a JCC student for the morning, afternoon or entire day, attending classes, touring the campus and eating in JCC’s newly renovated dining area. JCC’s campus life program will be sponsoring its annual Fall Fest during the noon hour. Each high school student will be given a customized schedule. To register, contact JCC’s admissions office at 338-1001 or email admissions@mail.sunyjcc.edu.
Cemetery To Host Cleanup
The Allen Cemetery, located on Willard Street Extension, will be holding the annual fall cleanup Saturday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. with Nov. 5 as the rain date. We will be raking leaves and getting the cemetery ready for the winter months. All lot owners and the public are welcome to join us. A reminder that any decorations must be removed from grave sites by Oct. 29, if not they will be removed during the cleanup. Coffee and water will be provided.
Republicans To Host Candidates
GERRY – The Gerry Republican Committee will host a meet the candidate event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Gerry Town Hall. Representatives representing U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning, state Sen. Cathy Young, R-Olean, state Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, R-Chautauqua County, Michael Sullivan, candidate for Chautauqua County Family Court, and Jason Schmidt, candidate for Chautauqua County district attorney will attend.
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‘Calendars For Cash’ Begins
The Zonta Club of Jamestown has begun its annual “Calendars of Cash” fundraiser. Calendars are being offered by all Zonta members for a $20 donation. The calendars fund the various service projects of the club including: YWCA Team Program, The Princess Club, The Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, The Salvation Army Anew Center, several locally funded scholarships, and Zonta’s successful women’s outreach: “Lily’s Hope” at the WCA Cancer Treatment Center, at Jones Memorial Health Center. Lily’s Hope provides free head coverings for local women going through any medical treatment where hair loss is evident. Also available are scarves, turbans, quilted bags and pillows which have been donated from the community. To donate or purchase a calendar, email Jamestown@zontadistrict4.org.
AOC To Ride Bikes Saturday
The AOC will ride bikes on the Allegheny River Trail beginning in East Brady on Saturday. Participants will meet at Betts Field in Warren at 10 a.m. For more information call Greg Burkett at (814) 723-4989.
Apple Butter
Festival Is Sunday
WESTFIELD – The West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 E. Route 20, Westfield, between Prospect Station and Pratt Roads, will hold its third annual Apple Butter Festival on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the church. Everyone attending can watch or help cook and prepare old fashioned apple butter. All profits made will support Nina’s Kitchen Brocton/Portland Food Pantry which is operated on the church grounds. There will be 40 to 50 vendors on site offering various sale items including food and a large ”Chinese Auction” with items donated by local businesses will also be held. For more information, contact the church office at 326-3417.
Chicken Dinner Set For Sunday
RANDOLPH – The Grace Episcopal Church, corner of Washington and Center streets, Randolph, will host a chicken and biscuit dinner from noon-2 p.m. Sunday. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Meal includes beverage and homemade pie. Take-out orders will be available. Proceeds benefit outreach programs by the women of Grace Episcopal Church.
Library Board
To Meet Monday
ELLINGTON – The Ellington Farman Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. On the agenda will be the discussion of internet safety policies. The public is welcome to attend. The library is located at 760 Thornton Road in Ellington and is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
TEA Party To Meet Monday
Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, at the Lakewood American Legion. Members will review information about the college electoral system. They also will view the interview of James Comey, FBI director, by Trey Gowdy. Prager University videos will focus on our current tax system and why college is so expensive. Ron Spain, business associate of Gary Lynn, will be present to speak about the Sheldon House issue. Scott Axelson will provide an update on the county budget process. The proposals by Jason Schmidt, candidate for district attorney, will be reviewed by members. Meetings are open to the public.
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Pill Drop Off To Be Held Saturday
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, will hold its semiannual National Pill Take Back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cattaraugus County Building, 1 Leo Moss Drive, Olean; the Salamanca City Fire Station, 225 Wildwood St., Salamanca; and the Delevan Plaza, 40 N. Main St., Delevan. Prescription, non-prescription medication and syringes can be dropped off by the public for proper disposal. All syringes and sharps should be kept separate from other medication.
Ham Harvest Dinner Friday
The First Presbyterian Church of Westfield will host a Baked Ham Harvest Dinner, dine in or take out, on Friday from 5-6:30 p.m. Included will be side dishes, beverage and a dessert. The cost is $10 for adults; $5 for children age 10 and under. For free delivery, call the church office by noon on Friday.
Happy Days To Perform Saturday
Happy Days will be performing at the Herman Kent Post 777 on Saturday from 8-11:30 p.m.
New Releases
To Be At Library
New releases by local authors will be presented at the Sinclairville Free Library on Thursday at 6 p.m. Dottie Rexford will read from her new book, “Songs in the Night.” Dottie has published two other books: “Cora Pooler,” which won a Writer’s Digest Self-Published Inspirational Fiction Award, and “May Snow.” Kim Rambacher will discuss his story, Miracle Marcia, an inspirational memoir about his wife’s struggle with cancer. Copies of these titles will be available for sale and signing by the authors, and refreshments will be served.
Alzheimer’s Group To Meet
FLUVANNA – The Alzheimer’s Association monthly evening caregiver support group will meet from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday in the Fluvanna Community Church on Fluvanna Avenue Extension. The group is 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 720-6043.
Patriots To Host Movie Screening
Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots is sponsoring a free screening of filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza’s Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party. The event is 7 p.m., Thursday, at the Allen Park Men’s Club, 1309 Norby Road, Jamestown. The public is invited.
Trolley Rides
To Be Offered
FREDONIA – On Friday and Saturday, FestivalsFredonia will host horse-drawn trolley tours every half hour through the Harvest Moon Cemetery. Tours begin at 7 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. Trolleys will load passengers at the Gazebo in Barker Commons Park on Church Street and return to the same area. To learn, visit www.festivalsfredonia.com.
Hale Cemetery Meeting Oct. 25
The Hale Cemetery Fall Meeting will be held on Oct. 25 in the home of Deb Tuller, 679 Akeley Road. Lot owners and/or families are invited to attend. For more information, call 814-757-4361.
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Flu Shots To Be Provided Monday
RANDOLPH – Rite Aid Pharmacy will be providing flu shots Monday from 6-7 p.m. at the Randolph Fire Hall. Each patient will need to have insurance cards with them or pay a cash price of $32.99. Patients must be 18 or older.
Library Board To Meet Wednesday
BEMUS POINT – The Bemus Point Library board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the library. The public is welcome to attend.
Carroll Board To Meet Wednesday
The Carroll Town Board will hold a budget workshop on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall, 5 W. Main St., Frewsburg. The public is welcome to attend.
Historical Society To Gather
FREWSBURG – The Carroll Historical Society will meet Monday at 7 p.m. Karen Ingeman will speak about her research on the importance of the Frewsburg Mothers Club. The community is invited to attend, especially those with knowledge of the club. The society meets in its rooms located in the building behind the Carroll Town Hall, 5 W. Main St., Frewsburg.
Golden Agers To Meet Tuesday
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood-Busti Golden Agers will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Lakewood American Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood. Sheriff Joe Gerace was the guest speaker at September’s meeting, discussing scams and the new Smart 9-1-1 system. For more information, call Cecile Wilson at 483-0101.
Panama School Board To Meet
PANAMA – The Panama Central School Board of Education will hold its scheduled board meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the board room. The public is welcome to attend.
Church Ladies To Gather Thursday
The Kiantone Congregational Church Ladies Aid Society will meet on Thursday in fellowship hall. Thirteen members met for a meeting recently which opened with prayer by Jean Berg, hosted by Joanne Adams and Justine Magee. Stories and memories were shared about Alverna Holmlund who was a leader and friend to the church. Reports by Karen Swanson, secretary and Joan Spontaneo, treasurer, were accepted as read. Marilyn Lewis read correspondence from Amy Miller, a missionary to Alaska. Cindy Hotchkiss closed the meeting with prayer.
Alliance To
Gather At WCA
The Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York is holding a lupus support group meeting at WCA Hospital, Classroom 2, from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The program is free for all lupus patients, family members and caregivers. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Lupus Alliance office at 800-300-4198, ext. 2 or emailing info@lupusup stateny.org.
Busti Auxiliary To Meet Tuesday
BUSTI – The Busti Fire Department Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the fire hall.
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BPU?To Hold Meeting Today
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has added a board meeting to take place at 4 p.m. today in the board room of the Operations Center, 92 Steele St., Jamestown.
Thule Lodge To Meet Saturday
BEMUS POINT – The Thule Lodge 127 will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at their lodge at 4123 Pancake Hill Road for the monthly meeting and social gathering. The meetings are now on the winter schedule of the third Saturday of the month. Plans for the remainder of the year will be discussed. Thule Lodge is completing its 109th of preserving the Swedish heritage in this area. New members are always welcome.
AARP?Chapter To Visit Westfield
AARP Chapter 334 will travel to the Lake Erie Grape Connection Center in Westfield on Saturday. The cost is $20 per person for transportation. We are meeting at the Tim Horton’s Brooklyn Square parking lot at 10:45 am and plan on returning by 4 p.m. We are renting two vans to drive out and have space for 14 people, so sign up early to go in the van. Bring a bag lunch and something to drink. We will provide cookies for desert. Call 665-4536 to make a reservation to go in the van.
Craft Show To
Be Held Saturday
ELLINGTON – The Ellington Town Picnic Association will host a craft show on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ellington Fire Hall. Crafters interested in having a table at the show should contact John Arnold at 287-2623 for an application.
Senior Village To Host Craft Show
LAKEWOOD – Fairway Pointe Senior Village, 2123 Southwestern Dr., Lakewood, will host a craft and garage sale on the grounds, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Stacey at 380-8448 or email staceyj53@outlook.com.
Parish To Hold Raffle Saturday
Sacred Heart Parish, 380 Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, by Walmart, will hold a Cash Club Drawing and basket giveaway in the church hall on Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. The cost of a ticket is a donation of $10 which not only is entered in the drawing for 26 cash prizes but also entitles the holder to hors d’oeuvres and beverages at the drawing party. Ticket holders need not be present to win.
First Buddy
Walk To Be Held
LAKEWOOD – The inaugural Lakewood-area Buddy Walk to raise awareness for Down Syndrome will be held Saturday starting and finishing at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club pavilion. Registration is at 11:30 and the walk begins at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served after the walk. Registration is $20 and includes a t-shirt. All Down Syndrome buddies are free and also get a shirt. For more information, call 969-2713.
Ellington Church To Host Band
ELLINGTON – The Ellington Community Church will host the Mountain Railroad Band at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. The band features Maurice and Marla Brown on vocals as well as Frank Jesmer, Cecil Miller and Bill Frost. There will be refreshments following the concert. The church is handicapped-accessible.
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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.
Westfield Church To Host Hayrides
The First Presbyterian Church, Westfield, will host a free hayride on Friday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10-11 a.m. The ride will begin at the home of Marilynne Northrop on Munson Road, Westfield. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All are well to attend.
Church To Host Harvest Dinner
The First Presbyterian Church, Westfield, will host a Harvest meat loaf dinner on Friday from 5-6:30 p.m., dine-in or take-out. The meal includes side dishes, beverage and dessert. The cost is $10 for adults; children age 10 and under, $5. for free delivery, call the church office by noon the day of the dinner.
Food Drive To Be Held Thursday
CHERRY CREEK – A “Fill the Truck” non-perishable food drive will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Pine Valley Central School. Food will be donated to the Cherry Creek and South Dayton food pantries. Donations will also be accepted throughout October. For more information about drop-off locations, call 296-1005 or 296-8060.
Land Bank To Meet Friday
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Land Bank Corp.’s Acquisition and Disposition Committee will meet Friday at 8:30 a.m. in Room 331 of the Gerace County Office Building, Mayville. The land bank’s regular board meeting will follow at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.
Ellington Church To Host Sale
ELLINGTON – The Ellington United Methodist Church, 776 W. Main St., Ellington, will hold a rummage sale Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a bag sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Library To Host Workshop
Patterson Library will be hosting a Halloween Costuming and Makeup Workshop, where participants of all ages are invited to come and work on their Halloween costumes. The workshop will take place every Friday before Halloween from 3-5 p.m. The workshop will be held in the downstairs of the Patterson Library. There will be supplies such as a fabrics available for free to use. In addition, there will be tutorials on makeup for Halloween costumes. All ages are invited.
Magnolia Church To Host Dinner
The Magnolia United Methodist Church, 3969 Route 394, Stow, will hold a spaghetti dinner on Saturday from 4-7 p.m.
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Cemetery Items To Be Removed
FALCONER – All summer decorations must be removed from Pine Hill Cemetery grave sites prior to Saturday, Oct. 15. Any remaining items will be discarded.
YMCA?To Hold Babysitting Clinic
The Jamestown YMCA will hold its next YMCA babysitting clinic for boys and girls ages 11 through 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 10, at the Jamestown YMCA. The clinic will instruct participants about the responsibilities involved in caring for younger children including child development, safety and emergency response. The clinic is taught by experienced instructors who have knowledge in child development, health and overall care of children. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Space is limited. Registrations cannot be taken over the phone but can be made at the YMCA Welcome Center. For more information, visit www.jamestownymca.org.
Legion To Host Velvet Cabbies
LAKEWOOD – Lakewood American Legion Post 1286 will host the Velvet Cabbies from 7-10 p.m. Thursday. Dinners will be served from 5-9 p.m. All members and guests are welcome by signing in.
Shores Chorus Ready For Year
Chautauqua Shores Chorus is busy preparing for the Christmas season. To arrange for the group to sing for you or your organization, call Elaine at 569-3257, Jeanne at 386-7388 or Dee at 814-723-1180. The ladies sing four-part harmony, A-Capella and barbershop-style music. New members are always welcome. Women from any age group may attend practice sessions Monday nights, 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 358 E. Fifth St., Jamestown; enter using the 5th Street entrance.
Dinner, Bake Sale Saturday
A Swiss steak dinner and bake sale will be held at the North Harmony United Methodist Church on Saturday. The cost will be $8 for adults and $3.50 for children. Meals will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Takeouts will be available. The church is located on the Stedman-Sherman Road near the Woodcrest Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit community outreach programs. This will be the last dinner for 2016.
Ripley Church To Hold Breakfast
RIPLEY – The Ripley United Methodist Church will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, made-to-order eggs and omelets, home fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are $7. Proceeds benefit Ripley’s “Love Bear Project.”
Moose Club To Host Auctions
The Jamestown Moose Lodge 1681 will host one of its three Christmas auctions on Sunday. Doors open at 1 p.m. The auction starts at 3 p.m. Don and Sandy McKuhns will perform auctioneer duties. The full kitchen will be available. The lodge will also continue serving dinner on Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Leon Church To Host Movie Night
CHERRY CREEK – The Cherry Creek-Leon United Methodist Church will host a community movie night. The evening will feature the movie “The Harbinger” at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Those attending are welcome to bring a dish to pass.
Alternate Parking In Effect In City
Effective this week daily alternate parking will be in the city of Jamestown. Vehicles shall be parked only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered days and only on the even-numbered side of the street during even-numbered days. Daily parking alternates at 10 a.m. each day. There is no grace period.
Westfield Church To Host Dinner
The First Presbyterian Church, Westfield, will host a Harvest Roast Pork Dinner on Friday from 5-6:30 p.m., dine-in or take-out. The meal includes side dishes, beverage and dessert. The cost is $10 for adults; children age 10 and under, $5. for free delivery, call the church office by noon the day of the dinner.
YMCA?Family Night Begins
The Jamestown YMCA is announcing the start up of YMCA Family Nights beginning Friday, and to be held on the first Friday of every month from 6:30-9 p.m. Activities will include free play and gym activities from 6:30-8 p.m. as well as family swim from 7-9 p.m. Family nights are designed to offer families an opportunity to spend quality time together in a safe, friendly environment for little or no cost. Family nights are free to YMCA members, and $2 per person for non-members. No registration is required and all children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Gina Bloomquist, School Age & Family Director at 664-2802 ext. 222.
Kiwanis Club To Host?BBQ Dinner
FALCONER – The Kiwanis Club of Falconer is having a chicken barbecue from 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the Falconer Moose Lodge. Dinners will be available at the door for $10 while supplies last. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis Service Leadership programs at Falconer Central Schools, including the Key Club, Builders Club, Key Leader and Terrific Kids. New members are welcome to join the Kiwanis Club of Falconer. For more information, call Gaylene Lindell at 483-6682.
Auxiliary To Host Appreciation Day
SHERMAN – The Stanley Hose Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a community appreciation day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sherman Fire Hall, 122 Park St., Sherman. There will be cake, beverages and activities for all ages. The Stanley Hose Company will have fire trucks on display. The Findley Lake Fire Department will be there with its antique fire truck. The Dewittville Fire Department will have its hovercraft and ice suits on display as well. Local Masons will have their safety identification program for all ages. Star Wars fans will be able to have their picture taken with a replica R2-D2 robot.
Dinners
Cancelled
The pea soup and Swedish pancake dinners scheduled for Oct. 13 and Nov. 10, respectively, in Vasa Park have been cancelled.
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JPS Board To Meet Tuesday
The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the gym at Love Elementary School, 50 E. Eighth St., Jamestown. The public is welcome to attend.
Sewer District
To Meet Tuesday
CELORON – The South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts administrative board will meet at noon Tuesday in the water pollution control facility, Celoron. The public is welcome to attend.
Westfield Church To Host Harvest
The First Presbyterian Church, Westfield, will host a Harvest Roast Pork Dinner on Friday, Oct. 7 from 5-6:30 p.m., dine-in or take-out. The meal includes side dishes, beverage and dessert. The cost is $10 for adults; children age 10 and under, $5. for free delivery, call the church office by noon the day of the dinner.
Infinity Center To Host Poetry Slam
The Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center will host the October installment of Pulse Poetry Slam at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Infinity Arts Cafe. The event is free, family friendly and open to the public. Audience members and performers of all ages are welcome. Performance poetry is a way to express creativity while practicing performance and public speaking. Poets and audience-members welcome.
Sinclairville Book Sale To Be Held
The Sinclairville Free Library annual book sale will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 2 -7 p.m. and Friday Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a bag sale Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is accepting new and gently used books, audio books and DVD’s in good condition. The library is not accepting encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed novels. Donations can be brought to the library during regular business hours. For more information, call 962-5885 or visit the library’s website at www.cclslib.org/sinclairville. The library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Columbus Day.
Auction To Be Held Thursday
CHERRY CREEK – A holiday auction to benefit the Cherry Creek Fire Auxiliary will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, and Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Cherry Creek Fire Hall. Refreshments will be available for purchase. There will also be a collection of non-perishable food items for the Twice Fed Food Pantry in October and toys for the Salvation Army in November. The auction will be performed by auctioneer Don and Sandy McKuhns.
Outdoor Club To Meet Thursday
RUSSELL – The Allegheny Outdoor Club will hold its quarterly planning meeting at the home of John and Debra Young, 1588 Townline Road, Russell, at 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6. Participants should bring a dish to pass. The planning meeting will begin after the dinner and will schedule events for October, November and December. Those who want to schedule an event but cannot attend the meeting can email the event to john.young@eaglezip.net. For more information, call Debra Young at 814-730-8388.