WESTFIELD, NY -- Time Change Saturday morning adult exercise classes have been rescheduled for 9 a.m. and a special price put in effect. Beginning with the May classes, the per class price is just $5 – for members and non members alike. "With the weather getting better, people want to get up, get their ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about SUNY Fredonia Outdoor Reception and Presidential Gala honoring Dennis Hefner. Today, I'll be talking about the Crossroads Market Opening Day. Cross Roads Market Opening Day On May 5 the Cross Roads Market will open for the 2012 season. The opening day will include a celebration ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- The Jamestown YMCA announces the 2012 Summer Day Camp Program is now accepting registrations for children ages 5-12. The program operates 9 weeks during the summer and is scheduled to begin the week of June 25 through August 25, 2012. The program runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with early drop off at 7:30 ... Read More

JENNIFER FORKER (AP) -- Pinterest is a relative newcomer to social media, but it has changed the way that many crafters and do-it-yourselfers organize and share ideas. "It should be called 'Jessa Decker-Smith's Interests.' It's made for me," says Jessa Decker-Smith of Denver, who writes a craft blog called ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about Hospice Second Chance Prom. Today, I'll be talking about the SUNY Fredonia Earth Week Eco Fashion Show. SUNY Fredonia Earth Week Eco Fashion Show Every year for the past four years SUNY Fredonia has celebrated Earth Day with a weeks worth of events that cover everything from ... Read More

KIM COOK | AP -- In the hands of a paper artist, a humble sheet can be transformed by a few clever folds or cuts into a creature, a structure, even an elaborate diorama. That alchemy is at the heart of papercrafting, and the finished projects make interesting, unusual home decor. Depending on your talent level, you can choose a ... Read More

Shop for Mom, Bring a Mom as Local Artist Brings Craft Show Back. DUNKIRK, NY -- The Mother's Day craft show at the Dunkirk Fairgrounds was an annual event that folks remember as a way to spend time with Mom and do a little shopping with local crafters. This was one of the first craft shows for Shelly Odebralski, owner of Blessings Everywhere ... Read More

For the last four years SUNY Fredonia has celebrated Earth Day with a weeks worth of events that cover everything from education to art, music and appreciation of the planet. That tradition continues this year from April 14 through April 22 with events scheduled every day. Even though the week doesn't begin until April 14 there have already ... Read More

Chautauqua County has been home to many Native American cultures including the Hurons, Iroquois, Eries, Senecas and the Neutral Nations. However, one culture that hasn't received much exposure is the Haudenosaunees. But, two years ago an artists guild was formed to promote Haudenosaunee and other Native American culture's artwork. The ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY – Last fall’s market basket class at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary was so well received that Audubon is offering another opportunity to learn basket making. On Saturday, March 24, instructors Laurie Ennis and Ed Yaeger will teach how to make a round basket, involving different materials and techniques than the previous ... Read More