JAMESTOWN, NY – The Audubon Center and Sanctuary is offering a workshop where you can learn a new skill – and then use it to complete a treasure hunt. On Saturday afternoon, April 28 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Audubon teacher/naturalist Katie Finch will teach the basics of compass use and how to measure distance for orienteering. Once participants ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY – Made possible with a grant through the Sheldon Foundation, the Workforce Investment Board and Chautauqua County Health Network will be hosting a free, 2-day workshop for high school students called Bridge to Healthcare on April 11 and 12 at Jamestown Community College. “This year marks the second in our Healthcare Talent ... 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

JAMESTOWN, NY – Creative Arts of Women - Western New York (CAW WNY) is filling downtown Jamestown with wonderful art opportunities to brighten up the remaining weeks of winter. With funding provided in part by a Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation “Artists in the Community Grant” administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, three ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY -- A training workshop and luncheon to kick off the 2012 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities in Chautauqua County will be attended by about 45 Appeal volunteers, clergy and Catholic Charities staff Saturday at the White Inn in Fredonia. Among those addressing the volunteers will be the Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, bishop of Buffalo; ... Read More

FORESTVILLE, NY -- Since 2003, Lana’s The Little House has provided memorable world class teas, tours and workshop learning experiences to local and international guests. This year, Lana’s The Little House 2012 Workshop Schedule offers Garden Workshops, Art in The Garden Workshops and Tea Tastings from February through October. Attendees from ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY -- Brenda J. Hayes, Ph.D, personal coach, recently announced her winter 2012 workshop schedule. On Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m to noon she will be conducting the workshop, “Are You Considering A Career Change?” The session will explore participants’ strengths, talents and passions and discuss the associated career ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY – Using extra electricity and gas is like burning money. Conservation saves money! On Saturday morning, January 21 the Audubon Center and Sanctuary is presenting the eMpower Workshop, an opportunity to learn some basic things you can do around your home to save energy and money without freezing or drastically changing your life. ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY – Everyone has old clothes, but what good are they? You can find out at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary’s Repurpose Old Clothes workshop on Saturday, January 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. From curtains to tote bags, old clothes can serve myriad purposes. With a little ingenuity, that old t-shirt, pair of jeans or sweater can become a ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — You can learn to make a fresh wreath or homemade paper at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary’s Homemade Holidays -- and you can take your finished product home with you. On Sat., Dec. 3, you can learn to make a fresh wreath or homemade paper at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary’s ... Read More