Region’s foliage is past peak

Chautauqua County foliage will be mostly past-peak with 90% color change and very brilliant yellow, red, orange and gold leaves, field reports from volunteer spotters for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program report. Some trees are beginning to shed leaves, and travelers should find peak and just-past-peak conditions along Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie, and throughout the county’s rural countrysides. Foliage is now past-peak in Cattaraugus County, with 100% leaf change with shades of orange and brown, and some interspersed red leaves.

Pinochle scores are announced

Fredonia Beaver Club pinochle scores for recent weeks include: Aug. 8 – Kathy Kamery 464; Aug. 22 – Lynn DiPalma 483; Sept. 12 – Lynn DiPalma 550, Double Pinochle Barb Smith; Sept. 14 – Fran Sullivan 534 and Double Pinochle; Oct. 3 – Nancy Mosier 494; Oct. 5 – Barb Smith 540; Oct. 19 – Barb Smith 459; Oct. 24 – Lynn DiPalma 599, Double Pinochle Nancy Mosier.

Luca S. Calanni Foundation seeking grant applications

The Luca S. Calanni Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for the fourth quarter of the Live Like Luca Grants Program. Organizations seeking funding to support youth-centric initiatives should apply at www.livelikeluca.com/grants no later than Nov. 15.

The Luca S. Calanni Foundation celebrates the life and legacy of Luca Calanni, spreading his kindness and compassion throughout the community. The foundation’s quarterly grants program reflects its mission to provide children with the opportunity to experience the joys of sports, camps, arts, and other enriching activities that made Luca’s light shine bright. To make a contribution to the Luca S. Calanni Foundation, visit www.livelikeluca.com.

The Live Like Luca Grants Program is administered by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF). To explore this and other grant programs offered by NCCF, please visit www.nccfoundation.org/grants-programs.

For more information on the NCCF, visit www.nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.

Pet Pantry craft show slated

The Pet Pantry’s Holiday Craft Show will be on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Ag & Expo Building, 1089 Central Ave. in Dunkirk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free. Admission is $1 and is a donation to The Pet Pantry. There will be 50 handmade only crafters. Items include jewelry to crochet and knit, soaps, lotions and candles, ceramics, textiles, candy, baked goods and fudge and holiday decorations.

In addition to shopping, door prizes are featured and lunch will be available.