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Prendergast Library Curiosity Club Focuses On Comic Books
On Tuesdays in November from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Prendergast Library's Curiosity Club will focus on comic books. Curiosity Club invites teen and adult patrons (ages 14 and up) to experience new interests, have light refreshments and learn about the activities Jamestown has to offer. In November, those attending will be learning about comic books, starting on Nov. 3 with the Origins of Comic Books and How to Read them. On Nov. 10, the group will discuss Second Wave Comics, followed on Nov. 17 by Comics Around the World. For the last meeting on Nov. 24, the group will discuss Comics of the 21st Century and Beyond, experiencing new formats and discussing developments for the future. The series will feature materials from the library's Graphic Novel collection. There is no cost to attend. For more information call the 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.
Audubon To Host New Nature Connections Program Starting Nov. 4
The Audubon Community Nature Center is starting a new Nature Connections program for children ages 5-10 starting Nov. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. The monthly program is offered with homeschooled students and families in mind, though others are welcome, and will be offered the first Wednesday of the month. Each month will feature a different theme. November's theme is "Hiking Tips and Tricks." Children will learn how to use a map while navigating trails, practice identifying poison ivy vines, and discover many other skills that make a great hiker and explorer. Children should be dressed to be indoors and outdoors, as the program will take place in both settings. Parents and guardians may drop children off, or adults are welcome to stay. Participation is $9 for children ages 5-10, $6.75 for Nature Center members. Reservations are appreciated by calling 716-569-2345 or going to AudubonCNC.org/hiking-tips-and-tricks. Walk-ins are welcome.
Mayville Tuesday Club To Meet Nov. 2
MAYVILLE – Twelve members of the Mayville Tuesday Club met recently at the Mayville Library. Melissa Bartok, library director, told of a recent donation from the Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club with which she was able to purchase many varieties of books. Members took up collections for both the Mayville Food Pantry and the Blue Star Mothers, with plans to do the same at the Nov. 2 meeting. The speaker was Michelle Henry, a research historian with the state Parks Department who spoke on the history of Midway Park, the fifth-oldest trolley park in the United States. It was started in 1898 by the Jamestown and Lake Erie Railroads as a 17-acre trolley stop and a place to enjoy nature, do some hiking and have a picnic. The park was sold to New York state in 2007. Pam Brown will be the featured speaker at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 2.
City ZBA To Meet Nov. 4
The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the City Council’s chambers on the second floor of City Hall. The public is welcome to attend.
Lakewood Memorial Library To Hold Book Sale Nov. 5-7
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Memorial Library will hold its book sale Nov. 5-7. Hours are Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. On Nov. 7 the sale will include a bag sale with one bag for $2 or two bags for $3.
Portion Of Baker Street To Close Starting Friday
Baker Street in the town of Busti between Winch Road and Big Tree Road, a span of 0.4 miles from either intersection, will be closed for drainage structure repairs starting Friday, Oct. 30. The closure is expected to last one week. The previously closed sections between Route 474 and Route 37/Route 43 will be reopened to through traffic, although construction and restoration work remains ongoing. A detour will be posted. Motorists should plan to use an alternate route and exercise caution when traveling through open portions of Baker Street due to ongoing construction activity.