Audubon To Host Give Big Event, Fundraiser Thursday

The Audubon Community Nature Center will host a fundraiser Thursday as part of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s Give Big CHQ fundriasing event. Audubon’s goal is to raise $10,000 during Give Big CHQ 2026. Those who want to give can visit AudubonCNC.org/give-big to support care for the center’s trails. There are various matching gifts and bonus awards available throughout the day. A long-time nature lover is matching Audubon donations dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 between 7:16 a.m. and 7:16 p.m. Also from 7:16 a.m. to 7:16 p.m., if Audubon receives at least 10 unique online donors, it qualifies for stretch pool dollars from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation up to $20,000. From noon to 1 p.m., up to 16 nonprofits that receive an online donation will randomly be selected to receive a $100 bonus award from Courier Capital. That means that a $10 donation translates to $20 and more. Audubon staff and volunteers will also host a fundraising event from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Pine Cone Creamery, 209 Pine St., Jamestown, that includes a limited-time Audubon ice cream flavor and a raffle of baskets from local organizations. Anyone who donates to ACNC through Give Big CHQ will receive a free kid’s cone

Everwild Land Trust, RTPI To Host Friday Program

At 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, the Everwild Land Trust and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute will host a natural history program on the Owls of Western New York. Guest speakers will be Dr. John H. Rappole, an emeritus research scientist at the Smithsonian Institution’s Conservation Biology Institute, and Jim Berry, retired president of RTPI. Registration is limited to the free event by calling RTPI at 716-665-2463 to reserve a spot. The first part of the program will be a short, illustrated talk on owl mystique, a few weird facts, and native owls, supplemented with audio recordings. Afterward, the group will listen for owls that breed in adjacent forest land.

Fenton Canteen To Be Held Saturday At Fenton Museum

The next Fenton Canteen will be held Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fenton Mansion/Museum, 67 Washington St., Jamestown. Veterans of all ages are welcome to join for cookies, coffee, and camaraderie. Service dogs are welcome.

Cassadaga Library To Host Yoga Class June 19

CASSADAGA – Rachyl Krupa will host a beginner’s yoga class at the Cassadaga Library Branch, 18 Maple Ave, Cassadaga. The first class is on Friday, June 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. with a second class from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. Those attending should bring their own mat, if possible. There will be some mats available for loan during the class. Space is limited. Make reservations by calling 716-595-3822. Tickets will be available at the door as space allows. General admission is $10 per person and $5 for seniors.