Jamestown Gazette

Article Contributed by Audubon Community Nature Center October Camp at Audubon Community Nature Center is an opportunity for 4 to 12-year-olds to enjoy a day of activities that are a break from the newly started school year. On Monday, October 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., before the weather turns, children ... read more

Article Contributed by County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is pleased to announce the addition of Jason Sample to the position of Communications & Marketing Coordinator. As Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Sample will be responsible for the implementation of strategic ... read more

Article Contributed by Lakewood American Legion Post 1286 Recently the Lakewood American Legion, Post 1286, invested in safety for their post with the addition of an AED Device. This was the same type of device used on Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin. Commander David Erin Anthony reported, “Seeing how ... read more

Article Contributed by Chautauqua County Media Information Officer Additional mental health resources, paired with community support and quality housing, is key to decreasing the burden on Emergency Housing in Chautauqua County. According to Chautauqua County’s Director of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, reports of increased crime and disturbances surrounding Emergency ... read more

Article Contributed by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation It’s often said that loss can bring people closer. Telling stories, sharing memories, and flipping through photos helps to relive the priceless moments that sometimes get lost in the shuffle. It helps us value what’s important and brings us together with those we ... read more

Article Contributed by Audubon Community Nature Center To be sure you don’t miss out on a delightful evening, register today for Audubon Community Nature Center’s Enchanted Forest, Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7. At this magical, non-scary event designed for children and their adults, animals speak human language and ... read more

Article Contributed by CASA of Chautauqua County The winners of the 2nd Annual A Voice Fore A Child Charity Golf Tournament to benefit CASA of Chautauqua County have been announced. First place winners for ladies were Jodi Johnson, Debbie Stanbro, Judy Young and Janine Salzman, who shot a 68. First ... read more

Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship program, present Dr. Stacey Hamilton from the University of Missouri Extension Article Contributed by Cornell Cooperative Extension Are you interested in grazing, an experienced grazier, or just fascinated by new technology? Join CCE and DGA on October 6th, 2023 from 12pm to ... read more

Article Contributed by United Way of Southern Chautauqua County The 2023 Wegmans Fall Golf Outing held Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Chautauqua Golf Club raised a record-breaking amount of more than $19,200 for United Ways in Southern Chautauqua and Erie counties. Now in its 13th year, the event featured ... read more

Article Contributed by Jamestown City Democratic Committee Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist’s re-election campaign and the Jamestown City Democratic Committee announced the opening of a new campaign headquarters at 212 N. Main Street in Jamestown for this fall’s City and County elections. The headquarters will act as the central place for ... read more

Article Contributed by United Way of Southern Chautauqua County United Way’s 2023 Fundraising Campaign is officially underway! United Way of Southern Chautauqua County kicked off its annual fundraising campaign Thursday evening with a cookout in the parking lot at Allied Alarm Services. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Better ... read more

Article Contributed by Jamestown Public Schools The Jamestown High School Nickname Committee has narrowed down its options for the school’s next nickname. Following a community survey and discussions with student groups at the high school, the committee will now seek input on two nicknames — “Catamounts” or “Red & Green” ... read more

Article Contributed by YWCA Jamestown Every year the nation celebrates Latino/e (Hispanic) Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th. Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month grew from a commemorative week created in Los Angeles in 1968 to celebrate and spread awareness of the contributions of the Hispanic and Latino/e community. By 1989, ... read more

Article Contributed by Creche The Creche, a local all-volunteer women’s organization, has a long history of helping children in the area. As its members prepare for their annual Fall Sale, being held October 4, 5, & 6 in the undercroft of St Luke’s Episcopal Church, it seems timely to ... read more

Article Contributed by City of Jamestown The City of Jamestown is reminding residents that the theft and vandalization of political campaign signs will not be tolerated. It is a crime to steal political signs, and the theft and vandalization of political signs are no different than that of any other ... read more

Contributing Writer Dr. Mary Ann Spanos Director of Office for Aging Services Americans are living longer than ever before. While longer life brings great opportunities, older adults also face an increased risk of developing a chronic health condition or a cognitive disorder. Since September is Alzheimer’s awareness month, we want ... read more

Contributing Writer Vicki McGraw Elegant Edibles Catering Oh. My. Goodness!! It is September already! Where on earth did the summer go? Seems like only yesterday we were wishing it would start, and now we are enjoying Labor Day weekend and looking forward to a new month, a new season, and ... read more

Contributing Writer Steve Sorensen Antlers fascinate. Antlers get attention. Antlers are impressive. But none of that answers the question, “What is it about antlers?” Although twenty-first century hunters display them, collect them, score them, and discuss them, we modern hunters are not the first to treasure these adornments on the ... read more

Contributing Writer Rev. Dr. Scott D. Hannon St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY If you were to encounter the resurrected Lord, how would you respond? Would you fall to your knees in worship? Would you throw your hands in the air in praise? Would you bow your head in reverence ... read more

Contributing Writer Jean Gomory Elizabeth Myers Castonguay and Abby Carter will be exhibiting their paintings at the Crary Art Gallery from Saturday, October 7th through Sunday, November 5th. Works from both artists are equally appealing and contrasting. Elizabeth’s exhibition of intimate images showing the connection between humanity and nature captivatingly ... read more

Article Contributed by First Lutheran Church Magnus Martensson, a Swedish concert pianist and comedian, will perform a piano concert on Sunday, October 1st at 4:00 p.m. at the Jamestown First Lutheran Church. This concert is part of the First Lutheran Concert Series and is also cosponsored by the American Scandinavian ... read more

Article Contributed by Jamestown Public Market For many sweet red strawberries and hot house tomatoes are the quentissential hallmarks of a farmers market. The sun, the promise of a weekend BBQ, and fresh summer produce. What many do not realize is that while summer is an incredible time for farmers ... read more

Contributing Writer Paul Leone The lovely lengthy autumn in western New York must be a benevolent diety’s indulgence to we poor mortals hurtling toward yet another bleak cold winter. One pleasures in the sunny afternoons and cool sleeping weather evenings, reveling in each and every new day splendor. Even as ... read more

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August 28 Diana L. Basile, 89, of Jamestown Lind Funeral Home Dorothy E. “Dottie” Levin, 80, formerly of Jamestown Lind Funeral Home Kenneth O. “K.O.” Noyd, 78, of Jamestown Lind Funeral Home Edward L. Suleski, 77, of Panama Lind Funeral Home David William Treadway, 59, of Dewittville Freay Funeral ... read more

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Article Contributed by Jamestown Renaissance Corporation The inaugural ArtScape Jamestown public art show is now on display in downtown Jamestown, N.Y. ArtScape is an outdoor public “gallery” created by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation in partnership with the Chautauqua Art Gallery and the City of Jamestown Parks Department. It displays works ... read more

Article Contributed by Audubon Community Nature Center Fungi includes molds, mushrooms and toadstools. You are invited to join the 3 to 8-year-old Little Explorers and their favorite adults learning about fungi on Saturday, September 9, 10–11:30 a.m., at Audubon Community Nature Center. Across varying habitats a wide variety of fungi ... read more

Article Contributed by Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County Peer Coach Specialist and North County Recovery Center Manager Ken Kendall could not have been happier when upwards of 100 people came to the first Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) Participant Celebration held recently at Point Gratiot Park in ... read more