Watershed Survey Set For Tomorrow

MAYVILLE — The next session of the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s citizen science survey for invasive aquatic plants in Chautauqua Lake will take place today at 1 p.m. The survey will cover the Mayville area of the lake, with participants launching from Mayville Park. The session is part of a series of public informational sessions and on-water surveys held by the conservancy with funding from the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance throughout the summer. Attendees will learn how to differentiate beneficial, native aquatic plant species from invasive, problematic species 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.

Church To Hold Clothing Giveaway

RUSSELL, Pa. — Akeley United Methodist Church is having a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, 541 Akeley Road, Russell, Pa. New and gently used clothing in sizes from newborn to 3X is available. Shoes, boots, coats, purses, undergarments and hats are also available. All items are free.

The Rustic Ramblers To Perform Saturday

BUSTI — The Rustic Ramblers will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Busti gazebo. The band includes Howard Buck of Fredonia on lead guitar and vocals, David Bailey from Hartfield on drums and vocals, Jim Lanphere of Fredonia on bass and vocals, and Gene Gilts from West Valley on steel guitar and vocals. Those attending should bring a lawn chair for seating. Concerts are sponsored by the Busti Hamlet Development Association and the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.

Jamestown Streets To Be Closed

Newland Avenue from Hallock Street to Huxley Street will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning Monday for road reconstruction. Work should be done by Monday, Aug. 29. Motorists must use alternate routes of travel.

Borello To Speak To Tea Pary Members

State Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, will be the featured speaker at the next general meeting of the Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. at 1309 Norby Road, Jamestown. Also there will be an update on the FOIA discovery over COVID funds at the county level. There will be a brief commentary on the Salman Rushdie attack at Chautauqua Institution.

CASSADAGA ä The Chautauqua County Food Policy Council will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Park United Methodist Church, 25 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call Courtney Domst at the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development at 716-363-3623 or email domstc@chqgov.com.