Historical Society Meets Jan. 8

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Bemus Point Historical Society will be hosting members of the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department who will be presenting the history of the department. Members will recount some of the highlights of the department’s 100 years of service to the community. Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour the fire hall and see the equipment. The meeting will be held in the Bemus Point Village Hall on Alburtus Avenue at 7 p.m. For more information, “like” the historical society on Facebook.

Audubon To Host Winter Event

The Audubon Community Nature Center will host its Winter Walk and Wine Tasting on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 4-7 p.m. The event is an opportunity to explore the winter world on a naturalist-led hike through the winter woods and then warm up inside with a wine tasting. Those who chose to hike need to come dressed for being outside on a 30-minute hike, including wearing appropriate footwear. The wine tastings will begin shortly afterward. Food pairings are provided with each of the tastings selected and provided by Bag & Strings Wine Merchants of Lakewood. Tastings include four stations spread throughout the Nature Center. The cost is $35 per person and is for adults 21 and over only. Reservations are required by Sunday, Jan. 5, at 5 p.m. Space is limited. Reservations can be made through the Programs and Events page at AudubonCNC.org or by calling 569-2345 during business hours.

Funding To Aid

In Pre-K Access

Brocton Central School will receive $158,008 from the state to expand access to universal pre-kindergarten in the district. The funding is part of a $15 million program to 26 school districts to increase access to high-quality pre-kindergarten for more than 2,000 3- and 4-year-old children across New York. “New York is making an unprecedented commitment to universal pre-kindergarten for children living in high-need and underserved school districts,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “This funding will help ensure more children than ever before are able to attend pre-k and enjoy the proven benefits of early childhood education into adulthood.” Funding was awarded to school districts based on quality of applications and other factors such as district and student need, the state’s effort to target the highest need students, and a focus on maximizing the total number of children served in pre-kindergarten programs. The funding will ensure New York continues to support its youngest students by expanding pre-k into high-need districts, including those where there are currently no pre-k seats.

Thule Lodge Hold Annual Dinner

The Thule Lodge of Jamestown area recently held its annual Christmas dinner at the Falcon’s Nest in Falconer. The Swedish dinner is known as the Dopp I Gryta, which means the dipping of breads. The dinner was catered by the 3-C’s catering. Lodge chairman Tom Eckberg thanked all those for attending and thanked the catering of the meal. A special thanks to treasurer Loretta Smith and membership chairman Bernice Veights for organizing the meal and entertainment, and to Tim Miller and Wayne Nelson for Swedish refreshments prior to the meal. Following the meal, there was a group of Swedish dancers from the Thule Folk Dancers performing some of the old custom dances. The dancers were dressed in Swedish outfits for the occasion. Accordion music was provided by Don Sandy.