JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – “Leaves, Paint, Silk and Sun” – that describes the workshop the Audubon Center and Sanctuary is offering where you can learn to make your own unique silk scarf. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2012, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., artist and writer Kathleen Tenpas will demonstrate how to harness the power of the sun ... Read More

WESTFIELD, N.Y. -- Boot Camp is Coming The YWCA is pleased to announce an eight week Boot Camp Fitness Program will be offered beginning October 13. The class, held in the YWCA gym, will be led by Jillann Lindstrom and run through December 15. Classes begin at 9:15 a.m. and require preregistration and payment. In addition to the Boot Camp, Ms. ... Read More

Most people would not associate apples with historic mills, but if it’s the last Sunday in September and you’re in Busti, NY the two are inextricably linked. Beyond its namesake, the festival which is now in its 38th year, features 19th century skill ... Read More

SUNSET BAY, NY - It's August, and I'm still keeping up with Project : Annie, my year-long altered-book adaptation of Becky Higgins' Project : Life. I've taken a photo almost every day, sometimes spectacular but often mundane, and created layouts using them all. Along the way, I've learned some ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY - The City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced that there are still spaces available for crafters interested in having a spot reserved at the 2012 Labor Day Festival. Spaces are available for $25.00 each and only hand-crafted items may be sold. The 33rd Annual Labor Day Festival will be held on ... Read More

SUNSET BAY, NY - During the summer, I prefer not to think of time in a linear way. Instead of using a calendar to mark the days, I know what week it is by the people who spend their vacations in Sunset Bay. When different families move in and out of cottages, year after year, you adapt a sense of timekeeping by proxy of beach-going, fun ... Read More

The Westfield Arts and Crafts Show was started 40 years ago by a woman in Westfield named Linda Dunn. She single-handily put together and organized the first Westfield Arts and Crafts Show in 1972 with 16 vendors. Over the years it grew, and the YWCA took over sponsorship 20 years ago making it the YWCA Arts and Crafts ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -  Chautauqua County Executive Gregory Edwards recently announced that artwork from Chautauqua Tapestry's 2012 poster contest will be on display for two weeks in the main lobby of the Gerace Office Building, 3 North Erie Street in Mayville. The contest is held each May as part of Children's Mental Health Awareness Month ... Read More

SUNSET BAY, NY - It's summer, that special time of year for barbecues, family picnics, graduation parties and weddings. Lots of weddings. After attending eleven weddings between June and October of last year, I was burned out on true love. I never wanted to ooh and aah over centerpieces, chair covers or flower arrangements again. The ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY - On Saturday, June 14, 2012, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H program evaluated over 1,000 4-H projects including Creative Crafts, Conservation, Sewing Projects, and other non-animal exhibits. Youth throughout Chautauqua County have been working for months, and in some cases, years to learn skills and ... Read More