National Night Out To Be Held On Wednesday

CASSADAGA — The village of Cassadaga and Citizens for a Better Cassadaga will participate in National Night Out to showcase first responders from local police and fire agencies. National Night Out will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the ballfields behind BOCES, 175 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Fire department equipment from the Cassadaga and Stockton volunteer fire departments will be on display. The Chautauqua Country Sheriff’s Department and the New York State Police will have demonstrations as well as K-9 officers. Bubba’s Food Wagon will be there for those wishing to purchase snacks along with a bounce obstacle course. The local Cub Scout Pack will have information and sign-ups as well.

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Invasive Aquatic Plants In Chaut. Lake To Take Place On Friday

The next session of the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s citizen science survey for invasive aquatic plants in Chautauqua Lake will take place Friday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m.. The survey will cover parts of Bemus Point and Long Point, with participants launching from Bemus Point. This session is part of a series of public informational sessions and on-water surveys held by the CWC (with funding from the Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Management Alliance) throughout the summer. Attendees will learn how to differentiate beneficial, native aquatic plant species from invasive, problematic species (“weeds”) and also learn what they as individuals and as communities can do to prevent the arrival and spread of new aquatic invasive species. Those interested can also participate in an on-water survey to search for and remove invasive plants. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required for the on-water programs as attendance is capped at 10 participants per session. Registration can be made by calling 716-664-2166 or emailing info@chautauquawatershed.org. Anyone joining the on-water training sessions will need to bring their own kayak or canoe and life jacket. More information and other survey dates can be on www.chautauquawatershed.org and the conservancy’s Facebook page.

Blodgett, Pierce Family Reunions Scheduled

DUNKIRK — The Blodgett and Pierce family reunions will be held Saturday, Aug. 6, at Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, in the large pavilion. Those attending should use all precautions to make family members feel safe. Bring a dish to pass and each family’s own drink and place settings. Bring what families know of their personal genealogy and recent births, marriages and deaths to compare and add to/change what the family has compiled in the family genealogies. Also bring old photographs and memorabilia to share. Bring addresses and email addresses for everyone in each family ages 18 years old and above. Information on family genealogical information and recent births, marriages and deaths can also be sent to Douglas Nelson: 956 Forest Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701, or emailed to dnelson19@sthy.rr.com. The Blodgetts will be celebrating their 150th reunion in 2024. Family members are asking the group to think of things to do for the 150th reunion.