St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Is Open Saturday

St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, 409 Pine St. between East Fourth and East Fifth streets in Jamestown, will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in addition to regular hours of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Winter clothing specials will include all men’s and ladies pants and jeans; shoes and boots; men’s clothing; ladies tops; sweaters; plus sizes; nightwear; and children’s clothing. All proceeds will be used for outreach in the community. Off-street parking is available in the church lot off East Fifth Street.

Frewsburg High School To Hold Pre-Licensing Course

FREWSBURG — A five-hour pre-licensing driving course will be offered at Frewsburg High School on Monday, March 18, from 5 to 10 p.m. The cost is $30. Pre-register by emailing rhair@frewsburgcsd.org and include a picture of the student’s learner’s permit or by calling 716-569-7026 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. When calling, have the student’s learner’s permit on hand.

Allegheny Club To Hike Sunday At Long Point

BEMUS POINT – The Allegheny Outdoor Club will host a hike Sunday at Long Point State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. The group will meet by 1:30 p.m. at the park and ride near Exit 12 of Interstate 86 in Jamestown or at the marina parking lot in the park at 2 p.m. There is not an entry fee for the park.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Board To Meet Monday

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Jamestown Community College’s Carnahan Center. The public is invited to attend.

BBB Releases Tips To Avoid Eclipse Scams

The Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is encouraging people to protect themselves from travel scams or counterfeit glasses as they prepare for the April 8 total solar eclipse passing through the region. While there have not yet been scams tied to the eclipse reported to BBB Scam Tracker, it is important to stay vigilant as scammers often try to cash in on major events. If purchasing glasses, BBB encourages people to only purchase from reputable companies and vendors. Glasses that have punctured lenses or appear damaged should not be used. The American Astronomical Society has a list of approved vendors and shoppers are always advised to check business’s reputation on bbb.org. Glasses can also be safely purchased through BBB of Upstate New York. If booking a trip for the event, travelers are encouraged to only book travel with trusted rentals and hotels. Paying with a credit card will also always offer the greatest form of protection. To report scams, visit BBB Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker.