Jamestown Rotary and local officials joined to cut the ribbon on the new Jamestown sign at the entrance to the city. Jamestown Rotary Club President John Healy said the project has been 25 years in the making with discussions between the City of … [Read more...]
City Council Receives Update on Parks Projects
The Jamestown City Council received an update Monday on various projects happening in the Parks Department. Parks Manager Dan Stone, speaking to City Council on Monday, presented a lengthy list of projects and events the Parks Department has been … [Read more...]
Give Big CHQ Set for Thursday, June 8
Local fundraising day, Give Big CHQ, takes place this Thursday, June 8. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Community Impact Coordinator Liz Jones said the 24-hour fundraiser will feature 125 organizations that are located in or serve … [Read more...]
Construction Underway For New Patio at James Prendergast Library
Construction is underway for a new patio leading to the entrance of the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said the project is being funded entirely with grants including $214,983 in New York State … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Present Photography, Herb Cooking Class as Part of Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative
The James Prendergast Library will present a photography class in May as part of the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative. Local photographer and Infinity instructor Cathy Panebianco will lead “Artistic Photos with Just a Smartphone” at … [Read more...]
New Neighbors Coalition Seeking Volunteers, Donations To Support New Families in Jamestown
The New Neighbors Coalition is seeking volunteers and donations to help support new families in Jamestown. The coalition, based out of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, is working with Buffalo-based Journey’s End Refugee Resettlement agency, which is … [Read more...]
Electric Bikes and Scooters Could Be Available to Rent in Jamestown this summer
Electric bikes and scooters could be available to rent in Jamestown this summer. Jamestown City Council heard a presentation by Bird Bike Share, who has proposed a pilot program in the city. Bird Bike Share currently has programs in Dunkirk and … [Read more...]
Documentary Chronicling Racism In America to Be Shown MLK Jr. Day at The Reg
St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the Jamestown YWCA are screening the documentary, "The Who We Are Project," as part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. The movie will be shown at 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 16 at the Reg Lenna Center for … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Striders Receives $20,000 Blossom Fund Grant
Chautauqua Striders has received a $20,000 grant from The Blossom Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. The funding will be used for 2022-2023 mentoring and social-emotional learning programs through the organization. The … [Read more...]
Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding
The executive directors of the Community Foundation and Gebbie Foundation made pleas to Jamestown City Council to move forward with American Rescue Plan funding. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang, speaking to … [Read more...]
