The 2022 Murray L. Bob Lecture will focus on food insecurity. The annual lecture will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. tonight at the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said it will feature Field … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library, Jamestown Public Market Hosting Food Preservation Class
The Prendergast Library and Jamestown Public Market are hosting a food preservation class. The free class runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8 at the library. Participants will learn basic methods of food storage including … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Receives $50,000 USDA Grant for Edible Gardens at Local Schools
The Jamestown Public Market has received a $50,000 from the USDA to bring edible gardens to Washington Middle and Bush Elementary Schools. Public Market Community Coordinator Hannah Bavuso, speaking to the Jamestown School Board, said bringing … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market to Move Indoors for October
The Jamestown Public Market will be moving indoors starting October 1. Market Director Linnea Carlson said the final month of the market's season will be in the Covenant Manor Apartments community space. The entrance for this location is on 23 … [Read more...]
City Developing ARPA Funding Request Application for Non-Profits
The City of Jamestown is developing an application process for non-profits who want to request American Rescue Plan funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said his administration and City Council have received a lot of requests, most in the form of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Farmer’s Market week – August 4, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Public Market officials about the celebration of National Farmer's Market Week that starts August 7, 2022. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
The Jamestown Public Market will join markets across the country to celebrate National Farmer's Market Week starting Sunday, August 7. Market Director Linnea Carlson said Mayor Eddie Sundquist will mark celebrations at the market on Saturday, … [Read more...]
TCC Giving Away Almost 2,000 Backpacks with School Supplies at Community Picnics
The Chautauqua Center and The Waterfront Foundation will be giving away nearly 2,000 backpacks for a ninth year at community picnic events in August. Volunteers helped assemble the backpacks filled with school supplies that will be given away at … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Veggie Rx Program Returns for Third Year
The Chautauqua Center has brought back its Veggie Rx program for a third year along with some new partners. The community health center is now collaborating with The Resource Center and the Fredonia and Dunkirk Farmers Markets to participate in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Market – June 9, 2022
The Jamestown Public Market opens for its season on June 11, 2022. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Market officials about what's in store for the season. … [Read more...]
