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[LISTEN] Community Matters – Gus Macker Tournament – August 17, 2023

August 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Tournament returns to Jamestown August 19 and 20. We talk with Pat Smeraldo, who is coordinating the event through his organization, Collaborative Children's Solutions. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Gus Macker, Pat Smeraldo

Gus Macker 3-On-3 Returns To Jamestown This Weekend

August 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to Jamestown this weekend. Collaborative Children's Solutions Owner Pat Smeraldo is organizing the event that will be held on Harrison Street in Brooklyn Square. Smeraldo said there will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Gus Macker, Pat Smeraldo

Jamestown Local Development Corporation Considering Four Scenarios For Funding Non-Profit Grant Applicants

August 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will consider four scenarios for funding Non-Profit Assistance Grant program applicants. The Non-Profit Assistance Program was funded with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies. Nine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 10, 10000 Maniacs, American Rescue Plan, Building and Property Infrastructure Improvements program, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Collaborative Children's Solutions, Crying Out Loud Productions, Downtown Programming Fund, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, National Comedy Center, New Business Development Grant, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Tim O'Dell, YWCA Jamestown

Jamestown Local Development Corporation to Vote on Funding Non-Profit Requests in July

June 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will vote in July on awarding $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Program funds. Nine organizations have requested a total of $2,756,457 toward$43,462,532 in project costs. Council President and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Collaborative Children's Solutions, Downtown Programming Fund, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Kim Ecklund, Lunar Pyros, McCrea Point Park, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Scandinavian Folk Festival, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, TheZone, Tony Dolce, YWCA Jamestown

Jamestown Tarp Skunks Season Begins With Exhibition Game at Diethrick Park

June 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Tarp Skunks 2023 season begins tonight at Diethrick Park with an exhibition game against the visiting Olean Oilers. This will be the third season for the inter-collegiate Tarp Skunks squad, which plays in the Perfect Game Collegiate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christian Dolce, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Diethrick Park, Jamestown Community Baseball, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Jordan Basile, Olean Oilers, Pepsi, Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, Rotary Club

Jamestown YMCA Requesting $1 Million in ARPA Funds for New Facility

May 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown YMCA is requesting $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to construct a new facility on Harrison Street. YMCA Vice President of Operations John Barber and Tom Benson presented to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Jamestown YWCA, John Barber, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Tom Benson, Young Women Choosing Action Program

JLDC Approves $35,000 in Downtown Business Grants

May 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A second round of $35,000 in downtown business grants were approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation board on Wednesday. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said the awards came from the Downtown Small Business Evolution fund. He said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andre Reed, Art Cloth & Craft Boutique, Ballgame Heroes, Buffalo Bills, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Downtown Small Business Evolution program, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Lez Zeppelin, Lisciandro's Restaurant, Nouveau Beauty Aesthetics, Pat Smeraldo, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Sandees Bakery, Starr Ryder, the beer snob, Tim O'Dell, Uncle Bens Remedy, Vixen, Winterfest

Turning the River Green Event Set for March 18 in Jamestown

March 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Annual Turning the River Green event is set for Saturday, March 18. The City of Jamestown, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, and Collaborative Children's Solutions are hosting the free event along the Riverwalk in Brooklyn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, City of Jamestown, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Turning the River Green

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Pat Smeraldo – December 1, 2022

December 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Collaborative Children's Solutions owner Pat Smeraldo tells us about the annual Downtown Jamestown Christmas Parade taking place Saturday, December 3, 2022. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Pat Smeraldo

Downtown Jamestown’s Christmas Parade Takes Place Saturday, December 3

December 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Downtown Jamestown Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 3. The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. on West Third Street before the Third Street Bridge and continue down Third Street to Tracy Plaza in front of the Jamestown Municipal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CASA of Chautauqua, Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, Collaborative Children's Solutions, family of Matt and Danielle Stone, New Directions Youth and Family Services, Pat Smeraldo

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