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Local advocates coordinate drive for World Down Syndrome Day

Amy Pembridge can’t wait for March 21, 2027. That’s because March 21, 2026, more than fulfilled Pembridge’s expectations for her fundraising event in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day that gathered socks to donate to a company dedicated to addressing an increasing need for many ...

Paint CHQ effort targets events for Dunkirk, Bemus Point

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) is announcing several updates for Paint CHQ, Chautauqua County’s public art initiative that brings vibrant murals, creative placemaking, and cultural tourism to local communities. For 2026, Paint CHQ will be implementing two ...

Session highlights raptor migration at Audubon Friday

JAMESTOWN — 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. Residents are invited to join Devin Banning to learn about “Raptor Migration at the Ripley Hawk Watch” at Audubon Community ...

Shakespeare Club hears history on State of Palestine

A March meeting of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club was hosted at the home of Judi Lutz Woods. President Karin Cockram welcomed Club members to the meeting. After a brief business meeting concluded, a paper by Linda Dunn on the State of Palestine was presented. A summary follows: In 2011 United ...

United Arts Appeal accepting grant applications

The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA) is now accepting applications from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its 2026 Projects Pool Grants Program. Grants of up to $500 are available to quality arts programs and organizations as well as individual artists. Artistic ...

Speaker to discuss ‘New Neighbors’ effort

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple Street in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11am, both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click on ...