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Gardeners To Host Guest Speaker Wednesday The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners will host another guest speaker feature, Jonathan Townsend of Royal Fern Nursery, via Zoom on Wednesday, April 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. Townsend will present on the importance of native plants, and how to utilize native plants in landscaping. Native plants play an important role in local ecosystems, maintaining the flora of our natural environments while also supporting local pollinators and more. Townsend’s nursery, Royal Fern Nursery, specializes in native perennials, trees, shrubs and seeds, education, and ...

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JLDC Board To Meet Today The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the mayor’s fourth floor conference room in City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary To Meet Today CASSADAGA - The Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 Auxiliary will hold its April meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. All unit members are encouraged to attend. Christian Women’s Group Gathers Today In Russell The Jamestown-Warren Christian Women Village ...

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Busti Author Series Continues BUSTI - The author series at the Hazeltine Public Library will continue Monday, April 13, and feature Arlene Coulter. A native of Washington, D.C., she writes about everyday heroes and their place in families and communities. “We welcome another new author to the library\” said director Katie Smith, “there are a number of talented authors in the area and we are pleased they are willing to share their work with the community.” The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to everyone. The meetings are free and no reservations are required. The ...

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United Senior Council To Meet Today PANAMA - The United Senior Council will meet at the Panama United Methodist Church in Panama for their April meeting at 10 a.m. today, April 9. All seniors are welcome. The council will host a safe driver’s course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23 at The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute St., Jamestown. The course costs $39. For reservations call Ellen at 716-763-1012. Lakewood Rod And Gun Club Gathers Today LAKEWOOD - The Lakewood Rod and Gun Auxiliary Board will meet Thursday, April 9, at 4 p.m. The general auxiliary ...

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Ivory Cemetery To Hold Annual Meeting Saturday FREWSBURG — The annual meeting of the Ivory Cemetery, located on Emery Hill Road, Frewsburg, will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Ivory Baptist Church, 633 Ivory Road, Frewsburg. Any interested parties are welcome to attend. Light refreshment will be served. Any headstone decorative items that have been left over the winter and have become weathered will be discarded soon after this meeting. Those who want to keep items should remove them before April 11. JCC To Host Jazz Fest Friday Night Jamestown Community College hosts Jazz ...

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Bemus Point Historical Society To Meet 2026 marks not only the 70th anniversary of the premiere of the film Forever, Darling, featuring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, but also the historic homecoming event that took place in Jamestown when Lucy and Desi premiered the film at The Palace Theater, now known as the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The Bemus Point Historical Society Guest Speaker Series continues on Wednesday, April 8, as Ashley Senske, collections manager for the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum, will talk about the First Couple of Comedy’s ...