Skaters and cyclists filled the three bowls of the new $1 million JTNY Power House Skatepark at the grand opening of the facility Saturday afternoon. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the project has been a long-time coming, "With fundraising … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cut for New Venture Studio in Jamestown
Elected officials and local organizations helped cut the ribbon on a new venture studio focused on community in Jamestown Monday night. Ally Co Co-founder Katie Castro said the concept of a venture studio is new to Western New York, "And what a … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Working On Donation, Sponsorship Programs Ahead of Refugees Coming to Jamestown
St. Luke's Episcopal Church is working on donation and sponsorship programs in relation to its efforts to bring refugees to Jamestown. Father Luke Fodor said Journey's End will be opening a satellite office in Jamestown as both groups work on the … [Read more...]
2022 Vintage Book and Paper Show Takes Place August 6 in Mayville
The 2022 Vintage Book and Paper Show & Sale is returning this weekend at a new, larger location. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chautauqua Suites on Route 394 in Mayville on Saturday, August 6. It will feature over 20 … [Read more...]
WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Comes to Bemus Point Saturday
WRFA will be in Bemus Point this Saturday to hear residents' first-hand accounts of our area's local history as part of the "I Remember" oral history project. The Saturday, July 16 interview sessions will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 … [Read more...]
Formation of Coalition to Address Racism and Social Injustice in Chautauqua County Announced
The formation of the Chautauqua County I.D.E.A. Coalition was announced at this weekend's Juneteenth celebrations. The coalition is made up of 17 organizations and businesses and is aimed at pursuing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility … [Read more...]
#GiveBigCHQ Raises Over $900 for WRFA-LP
JAMESTOWN, NY - WRFA-LP, Jamestown's only noncommercial, nonreligious community radio station, was able to raise over $900 as part of the #GiveBigCHQ annual day of giving on Thursday, Jan. 9. In all, the radio station received $799 from 25 donors. … [Read more...]
Fifth Annual Give Big CHQ Takes Place Thursday, June 9
The fifth annual Give Big CHQ, takes place Thursday, June 9. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Community Impact Director Liz Jones said the CRCF and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation are again co-sponsoring the philanthropic day, "Once … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Region Community Foundation – June 2, 2022 WRFARadio
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's Tory Irgang and Liz Jones about the upcoming Give Big CHQ day of giving. … [Read more...]
WRFA Announces “I Remember” Oral History Project
Project will launch in June with a goal of interviewing 100 area residents JAMESTOWN, NY - Area residents who want to share their memories to help chronicle local history in Chautauqua County will get a chance to do so later this year. WRFA-LP in … [Read more...]
