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SUMMARY:Space STEM Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Launch into an epic summer of discovery! STEM stands for Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics\, and this camp brings those subjects to life through fun\, real-world projects. From July 13–17\, 2026\, students entering grades 7–9 will dive into hands-on exploration—from programming rovers and launching rockets to building their own telescopes. \nHosted by the Martz-Kohl Observatory\, Falconer Central Schools\, and Jamestown Community College\, this weeklong day camp is your chance to explore real-world space careers and connect with fellow explorers from across Western NY and Northwest PA. Registration opens on March 16th—don’t miss your chance to join the mission!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/space-stem-camp-2026/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saira Siddiqui Artist in Residence
DESCRIPTION:Artist Bio \nSaira Siddiqui (July 13th – July 18th) is a multidimensional artist and muralist whose practice bridges intuitive linework\, henna traditions\, and contemporary painting. Her approach uses art\, culture\, and creativity to connect people to each other and their neighborhoods. As a trained facilitator with a decade of experience in community development and urban planning\, Saira designs participatory processes that invite residents to shape the stories\, colors\, and patterns that represent their shared spaces. \nRooted in her Eastern and Western upbringing—and in the balance of right‑ and left‑brain skillsets—Saira’s work explores belonging\, memory\, migration\, and collective identity. Her artistic path began with traditional mehndi (henna)\, a South Asian form of body art she grew up with\, and now centers painting and public art informed by community narratives and qualitative data gathered through dialogue and workshops. Abstracted and traditional henna motifs\, mapping themes\, and patterns found in nature thread through her visual language\, brought to life with bold\, vivid color. \nLeaning into her community engagement background\, Saira weaves together stories\, lived experiences\, and resident‑generated insights to inform both her studio work and her large‑scale public‑space projects. From community workshops to paint‑by‑numbers murals\, she builds inclusive\, vibrant experiences where community members co‑create and take ownership of their environments. Through this process\, Saira employs art as a tool for social change—cultivating spaces that feel welcoming\, reflective\, and genuinely connected. \n\nResidency goals \nDuring my residency at Sacred Grounds\, I hope to pursue two interconnected goals: \n(1) to deepen and expand my intuitive art practice\, and(2) to use linework and intuition as tools for meaningful engagement with the café community. \nMuch of my work as a public and community‑engaged artist has centered on translating other people’s goals\, stories\, and neighborhood identities into visual form. I am often guided by external narratives\, collective input\, and the lived experiences shared with me through workshops\, planning sessions\, or design processes. While this work is deeply fulfilling\, it also means my creative energy is frequently oriented outward—toward holding space\, listening\, supporting\, and interpreting. \nThis residency offers a rare and important shift: the opportunity to turn some of that attention inward. I want to focus more intentionally on my inner path\, inner worlds\, and personal motivations—strengthening the intuitive side of my practice and allowing my work to emerge from presence rather than production. Through one‑on‑one conversations with patrons\, intuitive linework sessions guided by the quieter\, slower day-to-day rhythms of Lilydale\, I hope to cultivate work that touches people in a different way while also reconnecting with my own artistic voice. \nAt the same time\, this residency aligns beautifully with my background in community engagement\, facilitation\, and relationship‑building. By grounding my intuitive practice in conversation and shared experience\, I can create approachable\, resonant interactions with the Sacred Grounds community. Linework becomes a bridge—between intuition and dialogue\, inner exploration and public connection. \nAlthough I am an established public and community‑engaged artist\, this is my first formal artist residency. I see it as a meaningful next step in my journey: a chance to reconnect with the intuitive roots of my practice\, explore new forms of expression\, and discover how my inner creative landscape can coexist with (and enrich) the community‑driven aspects of my work. I’m excited by the possibility of slowing down\, listening deeply\, and allowing this place—and the people who move through it—to inform the next chapter of my artistic evolution.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/saira-siddiqui-artist-in-residence/
LOCATION:Sacred Grounds Coffee House\, 6 Cleveland Ave.\, Lily Dale\, NY\, 14752\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marcela Escobari and Charles Lane - Chautauqua Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Marcela Escobari and Charles Lane are two of the nation’s leading experts in immigration\, migration and asylum policy. The pair will present in tandem\, building on the Chautauqua Lecture Series theme of “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?\,” with an examination of our national dialogue on immigration as the election approaches — and\, ultimately\, the impact of immigration politics and policies on real people. The program opens a five-part weeklong series presented at Chautauqua in partnership with the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings Institution\, each program featuring experts from both organizations. \nLearn more with the event  belowhttps://www.chq.org/event/marcela-escobari-and-charles-lane/
URL:https://mychq.org/event/marcela-escobari-and-charles-lane-chautauqua-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Institution\, 1 Ames Ave\, Chautauqua\, 14722\, United States
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