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City Collecting Discarded Christmas Trees The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has begun its annual pickup of discarded Christmas trees for recycling. Residents are asked to place their trees on the terrace between the street and the sidewalk. If possible, trees should be positioned so they remain visible in the event of significant snowfall. All trees must be free of plastic bags, Christmas lights, ornaments, and tree stands prior to pickup. Residents with questions may contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 483-7523. Quilts Of Valor Group To Meet ...

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Former RTPI President To Speak Today Jim Berry, retired president of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, will present a report on the bird life of the Sunnyside Marsh Preserve in Greenhurst at the Fluvanna Free Library today, Jan. 6, at 3:30 p.m. Sunnyside Marsh is a 4.5 acre nature preserve managed by the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy. The area, a vital link in the network of wetland preserves protecting Chautauqua Lake from runoff and sedimentation, provides critical plant and wildlife protection. For 10-years federally and state licensed master bird banders Dr. ...

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Tree Collection To Start Monday In City The City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department announces that, beginning Monday, weather permitting, Parks Department crews will conduct their annual pickup of discarded Christmas trees for recycling. Residents are asked to place their trees on the terrace between the street and the sidewalk. If possible, trees should be positioned so they remain visible in the event of significant snowfall. All trees must be free of plastic bags, Christmas lights, ornaments, and tree stands prior to pickup. Residents with questions may ...

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Audubon To Host Sunday Story Time Jan. 4 Stories and admission are both free for First Sunday Story Time at Audubon Community Nature Center on January 4. Doors open at 12:20 p.m. for the 12:30 to 1 p.m. event. The building is fully open at 1 p.m. Go on literary adventures with animals, through habitats and seasons, and discover new things with every page. Come for story time and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, exhibits, and live animals. Then go outside to observe the birds of prey, walk the trails, and have fun in the outdoor Nature Play Area. Reservations for story time ...

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Audubon To Host Holiday Camps Tuesday, Wednesday The Audubon Community Nature Center will host holiday camps for children ages 4 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 30-31. Children can play outdoors, be active and learn about the season. Children should dress for the weather, bring water and snacks and a lunch that does not need refrigeration, and extras of anything that might get wet. Cost for either day is $48 for ages 4 to 12 or $36 for Nature Center member children. Additional siblings receive a $5 discount. Enrollment is limited. Paid reservations are required ...

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Zion Lutheran Church Slates Christmas Eve Service FREWSBURG - Zion Lutheran Church will have two candlelight Christmas Eve services with Holy Communion at 7 and 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. On Sunday, Dec. 28, the church will have its service of Lessons and Carols with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. with a Christmas Brunch following the service. There will be no Sunday school on Sunday. Zion Lutheran Church is located at 45 Falconer St., Frewsburg. Tree Of Life Food Cupboard Closed Friday The Tree of Life Food Cupboard, 825 Forest Ave., Jamestown, will be closed the day after ...