JAMESTOWN, NY – Thanks to the cooperation of several local businesses, members of the three orchestras that are part of the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony (CRYS) will be doing some special fund raising. On Saturday, April 21, young musicians will greet customers and give them the opportunity to support CRYS at Anderson Cleaners ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about Bemus Bay Pops Summer Concert Series bemusbaypops.com/. Today, I'll be talking about Fredonia's Rockin' The Commons. Rockin' The Commons Fredonia's 9th annual fundraiser Rockin' The Commons is scheduled for Saturday, April 14 at the Barker Commons in ... Read More

Gates Foundation announces an additional $50 million to end polio SAN DIEGO, CA — Despite a sagging global economy, Rotary clubs around the world have succeeded in raising more than US$200 million in new funding for polio eradication. The fundraising milestone, announced last week at Rotary’s annual International Assembly in San Diego, was ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — For the Frewsburg Girls Soccer Team, with as great a season as they had, their 2011 fall season might be remembered more for what was accomplished off the field than on. In an effort to pay tribute to Coach Ericka Alm’s mom (Linda Johnson) who was battling breast cancer, the girls, with the help of Booster Club and many others ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY -- Students from the Cosmetology Program and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES LoGuidice Educational Center in Fredonia extend their sincere appreciation to all those in the community who made the December 11 holiday fundraiser at the Dunkirk/Fredonia Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill ... Read More

SILVER CREEK, NY — The Friends of Anderson-Lee Library is pleased to announce the following winners from their annual Christmas Fundraiser: • Musical Elf Hat donated by Martha Boutet: Delores Mauer • Poinsettia Plant donated by Walter and Nancy Klyczek: Robert Seeley • Blue Bird Houses made by Bob Sutehall: Linda McSweeney, Ken White, ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY —The students enrolled in the Jamestown Community College (JCC) nursing degree program wanted to do more than just raise awareness during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they also wanted to make a lasting difference in enhancing the diagnosis of breast cancer in our community. By selling pink ribbons for a breast cancer ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — “As we begin the Annual Fund Drive for our 25th season, we’re looking forward to giving back as well.” That’s how board president Tanya Anderson described the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony’s (CRYS) fund raising mailing for 2011-2012 and plans for its free Chamber Concert on Sunday, November 20 at 4:00 pm. “The ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Infinity Visual and Performing Arts needs your help with their latest fundraiser. Applebee's Pancake Breakfast is on Saturday November 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar on 340 East Fairmount Ave in Lakewood. Do you like pancakes? You do!? Then we sure hope to see you at Applebee's. You'll ... Read More

Fredonia For St. Jude Fourishes Under Student's Direction. FREDONIA, NY — Along with a talent for fund raising, FSUC junior Meagan Allers knows a few things about motivating her fellow students and why people give to causes. Quoting a motivational speaker Allers says. "People don't join organizations, they join people." Overseeing last year's Up ... Read More