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Fluvanna Library Book Club To Meet Oct. 30
FLUVANNA – The Fluvanna Free Library’s monthly book club will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. This month, the library's public book club will discuss The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware. A limited number of loaner copies are available at the front desk. For more information contact the Fluvanna Free Library during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays by calling 716-487-1773 or email info@fluvannalibrary.org.
Kiwanis Club To Hold Election Night Dinner Nov. 3
The Jamestown Kiwanis Club is holding its annual Election Night spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The dinner will be held at the Salvation Army, 83 S. Main St, Jamestown. Dine-in and takeouts are available. Dinners include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, homemade desserts, and a beverage. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for children 12 and under. All proceeds benefit the club’s many area youth projects. Kiwanis International is a service organization dedicated to serving children and youth. To learn more about Jamestown Kiwanis, call club president Wendy Wilcox at 716-450-6874.
Community Orchestra To Present Fall Concert Nov. 7
On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Jamestown Area Community Orchestra will present their 2026 Fall Concert at 4 p.m. at First Covenant Church in Jamestown. Directed by John Cross, the orchestra is composed of about 60 regional professional musicians, talented adult musicians, and proficient college and high school students. The repertoire includes “The Star-Spangled Banner”, “Mt. Everest” by Galante, “Testament of an American” by Reed, “The Mile-Tall River Wall” by Hall, “Gypsy Legend” by Wilson, “The Fair at Sorochinski” by Mussorgsky, “Jesy, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach, and “Moon River” by Mancini. The concert is free with an offering accepted.
November Makerspace Mondays At Prendergast Library Begin Nov. 2
The Prendergast Library offers drop-in programming in the Makerspace on Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This month those attending can help build the LEGO Spike Teacup Ride on Nov. 2, make a leaf wreath on Nov. 9, weave friendship bracelets on Nov. 16, learn about electrical circuits with snap circuits on Nov. 23 and craft a paperchain garland on Nov. 30. Activities are intended for all ages, though younger children may need assistance. Children 8 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian in the library, including in the Makerspace. The Makerspace is also available for open play on Mondays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and weekdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. For more information call the library's Information Desk at 716-484-7135, ext. 2226, or visit prendergastlibrary.org. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
Outdoor Club To Hike In Irvine On Sunday
On Sunday, Nov. 1, members of the Allegheny Outdoor Club will take part in a short hike from the bean fields in Irvine around the Buckaloons Campground. The hike is classified as an easy, short hike of 2.5 to 3 miles. Members will meet at Musante Street at 2 p.m. or the bean field at 2:30 p.m. Linda Ross will be the leader of this activity.