Chautauqua Institution third week of lectures

Chautauqua Institution’s third week of lectures examines “Art and Democracy,” in which speakers in the 10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series program explore the role of art and artists in an active democracy — how they’re able to raise the social consciousness, challenge the status quo and engage communities large and small toward meaningful action. On Tuesday, Darren Walker examines how transformational philanthropy strengthens the intersection of arts and social justice. Walker is president of the Ford Foundation, an international social justice philanthropy with a $13 billion endowment and $600 million in annual grant making. Assembly online began with a beta test version launched on June 22, with the testing phase continuing through August 31, allowing guests to sign up for a 90-day free trial at chq.org/2020-assembly. Following the 90-day trial period, membership will be $3.99 per month.

Soil and Water Conservation board meets, July 15

The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District board will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, at 3542 Turner Road, Jamestown. The public is invited to attend.

Silver Creek holds Democratic Caucus

SILVER CREEK — The village of Silver Creek will be holding a Democratic Caucus to nominate two village trustee candidates and a village judge candidate for the upcoming general election on Nov. 3. Any registered Democrats interested in these positions should contact Deanna Borrello, Hanover Democratic chairperson, at 934-2410. The caucus will be held at the Hanover Town Hall, 68 Hanover St., Silver Creek, on Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Masks are required, and social distancing will be observed.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild meets, July 16

WESTFIELD — As Western New York has entered into Phase 4 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, the YWCA in Westfield has reopened, allowing the Westfield Quilters’ Guild’s July meeting to take place. Masks and social distancing will be observed in compliance with the Y. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 16 and will include ice cream sundaes. Members will plan to do a long overdue show and tell, and members are asked to bring some of the quilts they’ve been working on during the quarantine.

Republican caucus set for July 16

The Republican caucus for Fredonia-Pomfret will be Thursday, July 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Russell Joy Park upper pavilion. All registered Republicans in the village and town are encouraged to attend.

County Human Services Committee meets, July 15

The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Human Services Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the meeting will be held by remote access. The Public may view the meetings by accessing the live stream on the county Facebook page. Public comments must be emailed in advance to the Clerk of the Legislature at tampiok@co.chautauqua.ny.us.