Audubon Little Explorers To Gather March 8

The Audubon Community Nature Center will host its next Little Explorers at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, focusing on birds known as raptors, or birds of prey, which include birds such as hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons. Those attending can learn what birds of prey have in common and about the unique body parts and behaviors of birds of prey. There will be a hands-on lesson comparing bird parts such as talons, beaks and wings both on taxidermy raptors and real birds of prey. After the indoor lesson, head outside to look for signs of birds of prey, and find out more about their habitats. Visit the aviaries housing Audubon’s raptors: Bridgette and Soren, the Red-tailed Hawks, and Cricket, the American Kestrel. Learn more about the ways birds of prey hunt, survive, and adapt to their different habitats. A snack is provided after the hike and a craft is offered if there is time. Little Explorers happens regardless of the weather, so dress accordingly. The fee is $12 for adults, $9 for children ages 3-8 and Nature Center members. Enrollment is limited to 15 children, 30 participants total. To make a paid reservations by Thursday, March 6, call 716-569-2345 during business hours or go online to AudubonCNC.org/events.

Samuel Derby Post 556 To Meet March 18

FREWSBURG – The Samuel L. Derby American Legion Unit 556 Auxiliary met recently. Unit 556 has chosen two girls to send to Girls State. Poppies have been ordered for Poppy Days in May. For Christmas, the veterans at The Magnolia each received an Echo radio; as well as toiletries, socks, and candy. In support of the Town of Carroll’s Bicentennial celebration from June 19-22, Unit 556 approved a motion to be a platinum sponsor. Upcoming events include the Spam and Cornhole event on March 16; the spring gun/meat/basket raffle on April 12; and a joint Post/Sons/Auxiliary meeting on April 28. The first reading of the nomination of officers for 2025-26 was held: Verna Hoover, president; Tammy Spontarelli, first vice president; Jen Jackson, second vice president; Gwen Funcell, secretary; and Debby Walsh, treasurer. The next county meeting will be held on March 13 at the Cassadaga Legion. Members were reminded that county reports are due April 1. The Samuel L. Derby Unit 556 meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held on March 18.

Westfield- Mayville Rotary Club Honors Students

The Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club recently honored 20 Westfield-Mayville Rotary Scholars of the Month from Sherman, Brocton, Westfield Academy and Central School and Chautauqua Lake/Ripley. There were nearly 60 in attendance at the mid-year presentation. President Janese Berkhouse welcomed everyone. Youth Services Chair Dan Smith explained the program and started introductions. Students honored included Dylan Carey, Logan Swan (absent), Kenadi Long, Zachary Schmitz and Joseph Issler from Sherman; Ava Thompson, Keara Brady, Haley Ehmke, Madison Sears. Joseph Watson (absent) from Brocton; Addison Luce, Mason Maring, Athena Augustyniak (absent) Kaden Emery and Mason Baum from Westfield Academy and Central School; and Lincoln Smith, Nathan Henry, Logan Ludwig, Chris Lukasiak and Lauren Jagoda from Chautauqua Lake and Ripley.