Outdoor Club To Hike Sunday In Akeley Swamp

On Sunday, March 15, members of the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike at Akeley Swamp, State Game Lands 282 in Akeley. Those attending will meet at 2 p.m. at the trailhead on Old 62 across from Goldtown Road. The hike will be a flat, out-and-back hike of 4 miles. Linda Ross will lead this hike.

Mayville Senior Citizens To Meet March 16

MAYVILLE – The Mayville Senior Citizens will meet March 16 for a potluck lunch. All are invited to attend.

Jamestown Planning Commission To Gather Tuesday

The Jamestown Planning Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, in the police training room on the fourth floor of City Hall. Public comments and questions can be forwarded to Jason Kulaszewski, city principal planner, at kulaszewski@jamestownny.gov or 716-483-7657.

Grant Funds Available For Homeowners

FALCONER – The village of Falconer has grant funds available to help low- and moderate-income homeowners make necessary home repairs. These Community Development Block Grant funds were awarded through the state Office of Community Renewal to assist nine homeowners living in Falconer. The money can be used for necessary repairs such as replacing old windows and doors, repairing or replacing roofs, repairing porches and entries, electrical, plumbing or heating system repairs, water and sewer laterals, etc. Anything that is necessary to assure the health and safety of the occupant and/or the structural integrity of the home is eligible, including modifications such as wheelchair ramps and walk-in showers. The program does not provide funds to remodel. In all cases, the property will be made lead-safe as part of the work that is done. Eligible recipients mst live in Falconer, the home must be a primary, year-round residence, and all taxes and mortgages (if applicable) must be current. There are also income guidelines ranging from $49,600 for a single person to $70,800 for a family of four. The maximum allowable incomes include the gross (before taxes) income of all members of the household over the age of 18, whether they are related or not and regardless of their willingness to contribute to household expenses. Falconer has contracted with the Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation to administer the program. Applications and documentation are due back to CHRIC by April 30. For more information, call CHRIC at 716-753-4650.

Master Gardener To Host Webinar

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Chautauqua Master Gardener Education Committee will host a free webinar on Wednesday, March 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. Kathleen Salisbury from the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University will present on gardening with deer resistant plants. The program will be virtual via Zoom. To register visit https://tinyurl.com/m7zv858v. For more information, reach out to Natural Resources Educator, Eliza Hensel, at emh275@cornell.edu. For further questions, call 716-664-9502, ext. 203, or email chautauquaag@cornell.edu.