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Raptor Migration Is Focus Of Audubon First Friday Every spring from March 15 to May 15, volunteers join the Ripley Hawk Watch to witness and document the spectacle of raptor and passerine migration. Those interested are invited to join Devin Banning to learn about “Raptor Migration at the Ripley Hawk Watch” at Audubon Community Nature Center’s First Friday, April 3, at 11 a.m. Each season an average of 15,000–20,000 raptors pass over the site. The watch is uniquely situated on a busy flyway for bird, bat, and butterfly ...

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Master Gardeners Help Desk Now Open The Chautauqua County Master Gardener Help Desk has officially reopened for the season. The Help Desk will operate every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. through the end of September, providing community members with reliable, research‑based horticultural assistance. The desk is located just inside the northern entrance of the Carnahan Building on the Jamestown Community College campus. Residents can contact the Master Gardeners by calling 716‑664‑9502, ext. 224; emailing chautauquamg@cornell.edu; and in person from noon to 2 p.m. ...

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Kennedy First UMC To Host Sunrise Service KENNEDY - Kennedy First United Methodist Church will be holding its Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 5, in the church sanctuary. The message will be given by Shepherd Kristian Snyder. Communion will be served. This is the only Easter service the church will be holding. There will be a pancake breakfast offered following the service at no charge. This has been an annual tradition for many years. All are welcome to join. Good Friday Service Set For City Church The community is invited to attend a special Good Friday service at ...

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North Lake Sewer District Board To Meet April 6 MAYVILLE - The North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the Carlson Center, Lakeside Park, Mayville. The meeting is open to the public. Kennedy Library To Host Book Sale In April KENNEDY - The Kennedy Free Library will host a book sale April 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be books, DVDs, CDs and more. The library will also offer hot dogs and a bake sale while patrons shop for books. For more information call ...

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Jamestown Easter Egg Hunt Is Saturday Jamestown’s 78th annual Easter egg hunt is happening Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. at the Allen Park soccer fields. Children 12 and under are invited to participate. Thousands of colorful eggs will be waiting, including special Prize Eggs with extra surprises inside. The Easter Bunny will also be in attendance. A sensory-friendly section will be available to ensure a welcoming experience for all families. Those attending are asked to arrive early. The hunt begins promptly at 11 a.m. Sunset Hill Wreaths Must Be Removed By Tuesday LAKEWOOD - ...

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Auxiliary To Host Meat, Gun And Basket Giveaway FREWSBURG - The Samuel L. Derby American Legion Auxiliary Unit 556 met recently. Chaplain Dee Dee Liden sent cards to Angel Harrower, Dana Nowell, Karen Cummings, Natalie Peterson and Lynn Webber. As Angel Harrower is an auxiliary member, a donation of $200 to the Brandon BZ Zebrowski Memorial Fund in memory of her husband and mother was approved. Liden will also mail a card to Ken Alabaugh. One member reported 10 hours at the food pantry and one member reported one hour volunteering for a leadership merit badge session for the Boy ...