Westfield boards to discuss Comprehensive Plan

WESTFIELD – The Village of Westfield Village Board of Trustees will meet with the Westfield Town Board on Wednesday, June 17, at 4:30 p.m. in the North Room of Eason Hall. This is a non-hearing work session meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the joint Village and Town Comprehensive Plan.

Lakeshore Humane Society sets monthly general membership meeting

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a monthly general membership meeting on Thursday, June 18 at the Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information.

Quilting group meets Wednesday

Northern Chautauqua Quilting Companions Meeting will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia.

Denise La Marca, owner of Auntie’s Attica Quilt Shop in Niagara Falls, is the guest speaker. The topic of the presentation: “Is your stash out of control? How to manage and control it.”

The public is invited to attend.

Walking tours get underway in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN — The Fenton History Center will once again present historic walking tours of Jamestown Aug. 29.

For the first time, history tour buffs can purchase a Full Circuit History Pass, which provides individual access to all Fenton Historic Walking Tours throughout the 2026 season. Each pass is valid for one person. The cost is $50 for members (regularly $56) and $80 (regularly $84) for non-members. Please consider membership if you are not currently a member and are interested in a number of the tours.

The tours throughout the summer are of Allen Park, Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys, Jamestown’s Industrial Past, a military tour of Lake View Cemetery, Lucy’s Downtown, Churches tour, and the Ladies of Lake View Cemetery. To see the full list and times, visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org/events.

Architectural history of church part of talk tonight

JAMESTOWN — The Fenton History Center will host Dr. John Smagner at 7 p.m. in the Gov. Reuben E. Fenton Mansion. Dr. Smagner, an architectural historian who often attended the church as a child, will engage listeners as he highlights the many details that make the church so special. With the support and commitment of the church community, John wrote the successful nomination to place the church on the National Register of Historic Places.

Constructed 100 years ago, First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown reflects the growth and pride of a thriving community. Ralph Adams Cram, the building’s architect, was one of the early twentieth century’s most influential architects. He drew inspiration from his travels throughout Europe and from the Arts and Crafts Movement then becoming popular in the United States. This movement promoted the work of talented, local craftsmen as opposed to mass production and industrialization. The church today, as it did 100 years ago, stands as a masterpiece of this movement and of the hopes and dreams of the community.

The lecture is part of the Fenton History Center’s lecture series. The event is free and open to the public. Lectures are held in the dining room at the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion. They are also streamed via YouTube. Donations are appreciated to support the Fenton History Center’s mission to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities. Thank you to our sponsor Rodgers Land Surveying.

For more information visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org, call the Fenton History Center at 716-664-6256 or email info@fentonhistorycenter.org.