Artscape Jamestown to host opening reception May 21

May 7, 2026

ArtScape Jamestown has finalized its 2026 season, featuring a lineup of public art events. An opening reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, hosted collaboratively by Chautauqua Art Gallery and Pearl City Clay House. Now in its fourth year, ArtScape will display 59 banners installed throughout downtown Jamestown in June, showcasing the juried work of regional artists and transforming Jamestown into an open-air gallery. “This exhibition represents the heart of ArtScape — bringing artists and the public together in meaningful, accessible ways,” said Leslie ...

Coming up …

May 7, 2026

THURSDAY, MAY 7 CHQ Professionals coffee meetup Sacred Grounds Coffee House, 6 Cleveland Ave., Lily Dale, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Drop in any time within the hour for coffee, conversation, community connection. Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039. Dunkirk Public Library presents: Miss Pam appreciation day 536 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s Librarian Miss Pam is retiring ...

Community notebook

May 6, 2026

Sons of Legion plans Tuesday event BROCTON — The Sons of the American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The meetings are held at the Brocton American Legion starting at 7. Dues for the year 2026 can be paid at the Brocton Legion during business hours. All members are encouraged to attend. The May meeting will be the last monthly meeting until September. Brocton-Portland Seniors meet BROCTON — Brocton-Portland Seniors met April 28 at Brocton American Legion to celebrate a 51-year anniversary. President Anita Calcaterra opened the meeting for 66 members giving a ...

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set for Saturday

May 6, 2026

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set for Saturday By simply leaving non-perishable food items at mailboxes on Saturday, Chautauqua County residents can help fill local food pantries. Coordinated each year by United Way and the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger is the ...

Westfield celebrates Arbor Day

May 6, 2026

Westfield recently celebrated its fourth consecutive year as a Tree City as noted by the Arbor Day Foundation. Westfield’s Tree Board members, consisting of George Holt, Stephanie Blount, Wendy Gollnitz-Santilli, Andrew Thompson, Don McCord, and Jerry LaPort, were joined by Department of ...

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May 6, 2026

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Tops NY 890 meeting First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313. Fredonia Brown Bag Lunch Series presents Associate Professor Peter Tucker on Creative Placemaking” SUNY Fredonia, Williams Center, rooms S204-ABC. Discussion of forms made from storm-felled trees. Simple hands-on project ideas for connecting work to your community by making objects from locally collected wood. TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton ...