Ellington Library To Host Balloon Workshop Aug. 23

ELLINGTON – The Ellington Farman Library is hosting a professional balloon workshop, open to the community, on at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. The workshop, titled “Cris Johnson’s Balloon Twisting Workshop,” is being used as part of the library’s efforts to encourage children to visit their local library during the summer and participate in all the events available to them. The library provides all of the materials for children and young adults to learn how to make several different balloon animals. The workshop is intended for ages 8 to 15 as well as any curious adults. “This particular program is something different,” Johnson said. “The workshop teaches kids how to make different balloon sculptures and also anything creative they want to do. I’ve been creating and presenting themed shows to libraries and schools all across North America for nearly 20 years and it’s a passion of mine. The library located at 760 Thornton Road, Ellington, and is intended for ages 8 and up. Children below the age of 7 are not encouraged to attend because of the complexity of the material. Admission is free, seating availability permitting.

CMP Chorale Accepting New Members, Begins Rehearsing Aug. 25

The Community Music Project, which has been providing quality choral music for the past 40 years, is looking for singers to join the non-audition group, the CMP Chorale. In 2024 the CMP Chorale boasted 80 to 90 members ranging in ages from 16 to 90 years old and presented two concerts throughout the year. Those who enjoy singing in a relaxed setting without the stress of an audition are welcome to participate. The next CMP Chorale concert is Music – Made In America on Nov. 2. The CMP Chorale is open to anyone free of charge. Rehearsals begin on Aug. 25. For more information call 664-2227 or visit www.cmpsings.com for information and to sign up.

County IDA Board To Meet

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the second floor board room of the BWB Building, 201 W. Third St., Jamestown. The public is welcome to attend in person. The meeting will also be streamed on YouTube.

Hazeltine Library Board To Gather Aug. 26

BUSTI – The Hazeltine Public Library board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in the library, 891 Busti-Sugar Grove Road. For more information call 716-487-1281. The library offers off-street parking and is handicapped accessible.

Norden Women’s Club To Hold Member-Guest Dinner

The Norden Women’s Club will host a member-guest dinner on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Moonbrook Country Club. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6 p.m. Men are welcome to attend. The program will be presented by Krista Camarata, titled “Parents-Grandparents are a child’s first and most important teacher.” Reservations and meal choices are due by Thursday, Aug. 21, by calling Brenda Fitzgerald at 716-485-1470 or Marla Oste at 716-397-8433.