4-H Green Tie Affair Fundraiser date announced

January 7, 2026

JAMESTOWN – Chautauqua County 4-H has announced the date for the 12th Annual 4-H Green Tie Affair Fundraiser. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Chautauqua County 4-H. It will be on Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel and the festivities will begin at 3 p.m. with a Bake Sale and Basket Raffle. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. and the famous pie auction will follow dinner. The pie list will be published prior to the event, and the pies will be on display at the event as well. Last year was our first year including gluten free pies in the pie auction and they were ...

Patterson Library lists January happenings

January 7, 2026

WESTFIELD — The Patterson Library, located at 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, has announced its January programs. The library will be open Monday, Jan. 19. It offers free events and programs. Registration is required unless stated otherwise Call/visit the library during open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m; Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p,m,; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Sundays. Call 716-326-2154. For adults: Join the monthly book clubs. Call to confirm dates; no registration is necessary. Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m; ...

Chili Cook-Off planned for Saturday in Fredonia

January 7, 2026

The second annual Great UUCNC Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday (with a snow-date of Jan. 24) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the meeting house of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua, 222 Temple St., Fredonia. Entries in three categories will be accepted: Vegetarian Chili, Meat Chili, and Non-traditional Chili The cost to enter is $10, which includes admission to the event. Experienced culinary judges will determine awards in each category, with an additional prize for People's Choice. Register to enter your favorite chili at ...

Beekeeping group plans third annual meeting

January 7, 2026

JAMESTOWN — The Chautauqua County Beekeepers Association will present its third annual Beekeeping Lollapalooza on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave. in Jamestown. The program will feature a special presentation by Randall Cass, Extension Associate at Cornell’s Dyce Lab for Honey Bee Studies. The event will kick off at 11 with “So You Want to Start Beekeeping — Now What?” a show-and-tell presentation of the basic equipment and protective clothing required to get started in beekeeping. At noon, and repeated at 1 ...

Coming up …

January 6, 2026

TUESDAY, JAN. 6 Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. St. Joseph’s bingo 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7. Children in the Stream Youth Fly Fishing Program SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Costello Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children over 12 (younger if accompanied by an adult), faculty, staff and community members of all ages. Classes, supplies provided at no cost. No long-term commitment needed. Catholic Men's Faith, Fellowship meeting TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. ...

Coming up …

January 5, 2026

MONDAY, JAN. 5 Memory Cafe at the National Comedy Center 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. Free arts, cultural respite event for those with dementia or memory loss, caregivers. Enjoy exhibits, followed by short program, refreshments. Register at 716 484-2222. Sinclairville Free Library presents: Family Night - “Blizzard in a Bottle” 15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Create a winter-themed sensory bottle. All supplies provided. Ages 3+, parent/caregiver must stay with child. Drop-in event, each craft/activity takes about 15 minutes. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885. Ahira ...