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Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Awards $600,000 in Grant Funding to 15 Projects

January 16, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance has finalized its list of projects that will receive funding to assist with lake management efforts in 2020. The Alliance has partnered with several local foundations and county … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Block Party, Tours and Paula Poundstone set for Reg Lenna Renovation Celebration October 19

October 18, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is kicking off its new season Saturday, October 19 with a block party, tours of the newly renovated facilities and a performance by renowned stand-up comedian Paula Poundstone. RELATED: ARTS ON FIRE … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3C's Catering, 3rd on 3rd Gallery, Bill's Place, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Gebbie Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Paula Poundstone, Porcelain Bus Drivers, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Siri Thai, Southern Tier Brewing Company

Busti Officials Discuss Weed Management Funding After Recent DEC Permit Notification

May 7, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

AKEWOOD - The Town of Busti will be giving funding to both the Village of Lakewood and the Village of Celoron to help pay for the use of herbicides in areas of Chautauqua Lake. That's according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says town … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Lake Partnership, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

County Legislature Approves Funding for Weed Removal in Burtis Bay

December 20, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved a resolution to provide up to $25,000 in money from the county’s 2 percent occupancy tax fund for the cleanup of weeds in Chautauqua Lake’s Burtis Bay. According to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, James Quattrone, Joe Gerace, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

County Legislature Tables Funding Request for Weed Removal

November 29, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The wintry weather didn’t prevent the Chautauqua County Legislature from holding its monthly voting session Wednesday night in Mayville. During the meeting the legislature unanimously tabled a resolution that would have provided over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Reg Lenna Presents Quebec Circus Duo, Reveals Upcoming Season May 12

May 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will complete its 2017-18 Reg Presents season when the Quebec-based comedy duo, Circo Comedia performs live Saturday, May 12 at 4 p.m. The 2018-19 season will also be revealed prior to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Circo Comedia, Gebbie Foundation, Jean Saucier, Lenna Foundation, Patrick Cote, Quebec Circus, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council

National Comedy Center Reaches Fundraising Total, Projected to Open in 2018

May 22, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center in Jamestown has reached its fundraising goal for completing what is to become the first cultural institution and visitor experience dedicated to comedy. The NCC sent out a media release on Friday announcing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Jessie Smith Darrah Fund, John R. Oishei Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Lenna Foundation, National Comedy Center, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Tom Benson

JCC Announces Major Gift From Sheldon Foundation

January 23, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College and the JCC Foundation have received a major gift from the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation for renovation of music facilities on the Jamestown Campus. The Sheldon Foundation has awarded a $1.1 million grant that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cory Duckworth, Jamestown Community College, JCC Foundation, Kirk Young, Maria Kindberg, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, SUNY JCC

Library Hosts Strategic Plan Public Input Session on Monday, Tuesday Nights

November 28, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - One of the local services that will likely take a major hit in next year’s Jamestown city budget is the James Prendergast Library. The mayor’s proposed budget is calling for a 70 percent funding decrease for the library, which would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2017 City Budget, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, James Prendergast Library, Kimberly Bolan & Associates, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Audubon Community Nature Center Begins 60th Year with New Slogan, Website

November 3, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) began its 60th anniversary year with all things new: a new name, newly defined mission, vision, and belief statements, and new slogan, graphics, and website. The change was celebrated with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Warren, Conarro Family Foundation, DeFrees Family Memorial Fund, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Ruth Lundin, Sokolski Family Foundation

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