Boat Parade Moved To Aug. 8

The Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society has moved its parade to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. Chapter President Doug Cornelius said Wednesday that due to a poor weather forecast for this weekend, the board made the decision to move the parade back from its original July 11 date. The parade is taking the place of the society’s annual boat show, which could not be held due to COVID-19 concerns. This event was organized in order to thank first responders, and will include members of the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department and the Dewitville Fire Department.

Writer Thompson To Speak Today

CHAUTAUQUA — Today’s featured lectures for Chautauqua Institution’s Week Two theme, “Forces Unseen: What Shapes Our Daily Lives,” is writer Derek Thompson, who discusses what life might look like after this moment’s most disruptive unseen force, the novel coronavirus. Thompson is a staff writer at “The Atlantic,” where he writes on economics, technology and the media. He is also the author of “Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction,” which interprets the invisible factors that capture attention, impact consumer spending, and influence business. To view the lecture, visit assembly.chq.org. Assembly online began with a beta test version launched on June 22, with the testing phase continuing through Aug. 31, allowing guests to sign up for a 90-day free trial at chq.org/2020-assembly. Following the 90-day trial period, membership will be $3.99 per month.

Blood Drive To Be Held Today

LAKEWOOD — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chautauqua Mall, 318 Fairmount Ave., Lakewood. Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arrival and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control public guidance. In most states, individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Church To Hold Rummage Sale

WATTS FLATS — Watts Flats United Methodist Church, 866 Blockville-Watts Flats Road, will be having its annual rummage sale today and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many items are available to take by making a donation to the church. Lunch for takeout will be available.

Sewer Board To Meet Tuesday

The administrative board of the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts will meet by video conference Tuesday at noon. Those wishing to attend are asked to call 646-558-8656 with the ID 999 449 0210.

Sinclairville Sets Yard Sales

SINCLAIRVILLE — The village of Sinclairville will have its annual village wide yard sales on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.