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Commission To Hold Meeting

The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will hold its monthly meeting at Luensman Park at 4 p.m. on Thursday. The public is invited to attend.

Fenton History Center Sets Tour

The Fenton History Center will host a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fenton mansion and grounds starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Dr. Tom Greer, Fenton History Center trustee and director of the Walnut Grove Archaeology program, will lead an architectural tour of the Fenton Mansion and grounds, including stories and information not included during regular tours and explores areas of the Fenton mansion that are not shown to the general public. The tour will include information about discoveries during several summers of archaeology digs on the grounds. The tours cost $10 for adults and $5 for Fenton History Center members. Children ages 17 and under are free. For more information, call the museum at 664-6256.

JCC, Oneonta Ink Music Pact

Jamestown Community College and the State University at Oneonta have developed an articulation agreement for JCC graduates transferring into SUNY Oneonta’s music industry degree program. The agreement guarantees junior standing to JCC students who graduate with an associate’s degree in music industry and who meet academic requirements. JCC graduates are able to complete the bachelor’s degree at SUNY Oneonta in four semesters if they meet acceptance criteria. JCC graduates can transfer a maximum of 75 transfer credit hours toward completion of the bachelor’s degree at SUNY Oneonta.

TEA Party To Hear Sheriff

LAKEWOOD — The Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots will meet Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Lakewood American Legion. Special guest will be Sheriff Jim Quattrone speaking about the changes made in his department since he took office. Members will view “Why the Wall?” where facts and data are presented about immigration. An educational Prager video, “The Charlottesville Lie,” will be shown, as well as Ted Cruz and Robert Epstein video on Google’s alleged manipulation of 2016 election. Meetings are open to the public.

Alzheimer’s Group To Meet

WESTFIELD — Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter educators will lead a presentation about effective communication strategies at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Patterson Library, 40 Portage St., Westfield. The program covers verbal and non-verbal strategies for caregivers to more effectively understand and communicate with a person living with dementia. To reserve a seat or for more information, call chapter office at 800-272-3900.

Infinity Seeking Event Volunteers

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is seeking volunteers for the 16th Local Music Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 7. Infinity needs adult volunteers to work at participating venue doors and check wristbands during the event. All volunteers receive a free all-access wristband for the Local Music Showcase in exchange for their time. Those interested can email Stephanie Rogers at lms@infinityperformingarts.org.

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