Coffee club plans

Friday gathering

Roblin Steel Coffee club will be gathering at Demetri’s Restaurant, Dunkirk, at 8:30 a.m. All former employees, family and friends are always invited to attend.

Beekeepers group

meets March 14

The Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association will hold its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., in Jamestown.

At this meeting an informal forensic examination of a bee hive whose colony unexpectedly died out will be conducted. A hands-on analysis of the physical evidence will focus on the usual suspects of disease, starvation and parasitic mites. The meeting will also feature timely roundtable discussions of seasonal apiary management duties such as assessing winter stores, feeding during the critical March through April period, and purchasing bees.

Tabulation of the ballots for the election of 2024-25 officers will also be conducted, the results announced and the successful candidates duly installed. This meeting is open to the public free of charge.

Beginners are especially welcome. Previous experience in beekeeping, while helpful, is not necessary. In the event of traveler’s advisories, this meeting will be postponed. If in doubt, consult the CCBA Facebook page for confirmation. For more information, e-mail the club at ccba1870@gmail.com.

Fredonia Ukulele

gathers Saturday

Fredonia Ukulele will gather on Saturday at Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia from 6 to 8 p.m. Play immediately, all ability levels, with no experience necessary. The group is all about making music as a community. The goal is to have fun and to make music. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Play, sing, or just enjoy listening. Come and go as you please.

Poor farm presentation

March 16

Former Chautauqua County Historian Michelle Henry will present the “Chautauqua County Poor Farm & the Emigrant Train” on Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom for the Western New York Genealogical Society.

To register for the program, visit WNYGS.org/meetings.

Poor farms were established in most New York state counties, including Chautauqua County, in the 1830s. The poor farm was a function of the county government. Chautauqua County’s poor farm was impacted by the opening of the New York and Erie Railroad when many new immigrants began arriving in the area by train.

Henry serves on the board of the Chautauqua County Historical Society in Westfield.

Civil Service prep

course offered

A Civil Service Exam Prep Course is being offered by the Adult Education Division of Erie-2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES. In this 20-hour course, students will learn how to complete the civil service application and how to prepare for the test. Cost is $99. Exam titles covered include Clerk II, Clerk Typist II, Office Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Account Clerk, and School Secretary/Operations Assistant. For more information or to register, please call 716-805-3138 or email CStockman@e2ccb.org.

Horse Council chapter

meets Sunday

The Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Chapter of the New York State Horse Council will have its quarterly meeting Sunday at 11 a.m. It will be held at Tom’s Restaurant, Routes 5 and 20, 935 Main Road, Irving.

This chapter is part of the state Horse Council whose main interest is promoting equine activities. Our chapter has chosen to plan, construct and maintain trails suitable for horses, on DEC state forests in Cattaraugus County. Participants can order food that can be eaten after the meeting. For questions, call President Brenda Wood at 716-474-7722.