Walk 4 Paws is Sept. 16

The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) announces the return of the Walk 4 Paws presented by Happy Hounds Hotel & Day Spa, Saturday, Sept. 16 at Panzarella Island Park in Jamestown.

Registration will start at 10 a.m. and the Walk will begin at 11. CCHS Director of Fundraising and Communication Brian Papalia said, “We have a revamped Walk 4 Paws with a brand-new course and fun activities for people and their pets. We encourage everyone to get to Chqhumane.org to register. Registration is $25 per person and includes a pet bandana and one ticket to participate in each of our newly added activities. We invite folks to fundraise on behalf of the animals that rely on CCHS, and they will see options for that as they register. There will be a recognition at the walk for our top fundraisers.”

Activities at the Walk 4 Paws are planned to include an art station for pets to create their own masterpiece, a photo booth with local professional photographers, a scavenger hunt, and of course a scenic walk along the Chadakoin River.

The agency notes the support of Media One Group Radio, Shults Auto Group, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Supportive Divorce Solutions, Fessenden Laumer & DeAngelo PLLC, and Chautauqua Mall.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is a 501c3 not for profit organization serving Chautauqua County since 1905. CCHS’s mission is “To improve and save lives through compassionate care, advocacy for animals and commitment to the community.”

Library After Hours event set for Tuesday

BROCTON — Pre-Teens and Teens entering fifth to ninth grade are invited to a Library After Hours event at the Ahira Hall Memorial Library on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Library staff, Prevention Works staff and volunteers will be providing an evening of games, food, prizes, and fun. Call the Library for more information at (716) 792-9418.

Author to be in Busti on Monday

BUSTI — The Hazeltine Public Library will begin its next author series Monday at 6:30 p.m. with north county resident Catherine D’Agostino speaking about her first novel ‘Braided Lies’. Set in the Thousand Island region of Alexandria Bay, the story follows the unsolved deaths of two high school seniors and the relaunching of an investigation 25 years later. D’Agostino is a State University at Fredonia graduate, a former Post-Journal reporter and is currently a high school English teacher. The author series is free, open to the public and no reservations are required. The presentations are held in the library Community Building and will continue Mondays through Oct. 9. Aug. 28 features Walt Pickut, author of a true life spy story. The Hazeltine Public Library is located at 891 Busti Sugar Grove Road and can be reached at 716-487-1281.