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SUMMARY:PAINT CHQ - Westfield Artist Talk - Dom Laporte of DRIFT Mural Co.
DESCRIPTION:Part of the 2025 PAINT CHQ Mural Festival! An artist talk featuring professional muralist Dom Laporte of DRIFT Mural Co. from Ottawa\, Ontario. The talk will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday\, September 9 at Eason Hall in Westfield\, NY. \nThe talk is a build up to the Mural Dedication\, happening in Westfield on Friday\, September 12 at 5 p.m. at Grace & Abe’s (14. N. Portage St.). \nAnnounced in February\, Paint CHQ is a new initiative intended to help focus on the important role public art plays in placemaking and strengthening local communities. For the inaugural year\, four communities have been selected to host the new murals: Dunkirk\, Falconer\, Sherman\, and Westfield. Coordinating the effort is Alexandra Hall from A H Public Spaces Consulting\, LLC\, who has assisted with other community mural project around the country. \nFunding for this project is allotted through CCPEG’s placemaking initiative\, and additional funding has come from grant funding through New York State Council on the Arts\, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation\, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation\, Arts Services Inc.\, Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr. Foundation\, Lake Shore Savings\, and the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. \nFor more information about Paint CHQ\, visit www.ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/paint-chq-westfield-artist-talk-dom-laporte-of-drift-mural-co/
LOCATION:Eason Hall\, 23 Elm St\, Westfield\, 14787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth":MAILTO:ccpartnership1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T173000
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SUMMARY:Falconer "Encounter" - Concussions
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on the 2 & 4th Wednesdays of each month for a light dinner at 5:30 followed by a discussion program. Topics will vary. Children’s activities will be provided. Question? Contact Pastor Mike at (716) 665-2008 \nConcussions features a filmed interview with former NFL tight end Ben Utecht\, who suffered five confirmed concussions during his career. \n“My concussions\, as they continued to happen\, had a greater and greater impact on my personality\,” Utecht explains. “Loss of short- and long-term memory is an issue I deal with\, and I’m only in my 30s.” \nDuring the program\, participants will have the opportunity to share ideas for reducing the risk of concussions in sports at all levels.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/falconer-encounter-concussions/
LOCATION:Falconer UMC\, 201 N Work St\, Falconer\, 14733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falconer UMC":MAILTO:falconerumc@windstream.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T200000
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SUMMARY:PAINT CHQ - Dunkirk Artist Talk - Alain Welter
DESCRIPTION:Part of the 2025 PAINT CHQ Mural Festival! An artist talk featuring professional muralist Alain Welter from Luxembourg. The talk will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday\, September 10 at the SUNY Fredonia Center for Innovation and Economic Development in Dunkirk\, NY (formerly known as the SUNY Fredonia Tech Incubator). \nThe talk is a build up to the Mural Dedication\, happening in Dunkirk on Saturday\, September 13 at 6 p.m. at the Coburn Block\, 123 Central Ave. \nAnnounced in February\, Paint CHQ is a new initiative intended to help focus on the important role public art plays in placemaking and strengthening local communities. For the inaugural year\, four communities have been selected to host the new murals: Dunkirk\, Falconer\, Sherman\, and Westfield. Coordinating the effort is Alexandra Hall from A H Public Spaces Consulting\, LLC\, who has assisted with other community mural project around the country. \nFunding for this project is allotted through CCPEG’s placemaking initiative\, and additional funding has come from grant funding through New York State Council on the Arts\, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation\, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation\, Arts Services Inc.\, Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr. Foundation\, Lake Shore Savings\, and the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. \nFor more information about Paint CHQ\, visit www.ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/paint-chq-dunkirk-artist-talk-alain-welter/
LOCATION:SUNY Fredonia Center for Innovation & Economic Development\, 214 Central Ave\, Fredonia\, 14048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth":MAILTO:ccpartnership1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T210000
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series: A.W. Anderson\, Advertiser\, Prohibitionist\, Historian
DESCRIPTION:Arthur Wellington Anderson was Jamestown’s City Historian from the 1920s through the 1940s. This man’s past is shrouded in mystery\, having arrived in Jamestown in 1922 for unknown reasons. He worked as an advertiser\, was involved in local prohibition activism\, and then took an interest in local history\, becoming one of the area’s most prominent historians in the early 20th century. Andrew Kolstee will tell his story. \nThe 2025 Fenton History Center Lecture Series features both morning and evening lectures between March and September. This event is free and open to the public. Lectures are held in the dining room at the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion. It is also streamed via Facebook. Donations are appreciated to support the Fenton History Center’s mission to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities. \nThank you to our sponsors: MediaOne Group/WJTN
URL:https://mychq.org/event/lecture-series-a-w-anderson-advertiser-prohibitionist-historian/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T180000
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SUMMARY:Paint CHQ - Falconer Artist Talk - Mandi Caskey\, AKA Miss Birdy
DESCRIPTION:Meet the artist behind Falconer’s mural before its big dedication! \nMandi Caskey\, aka “Miss Birdy\,” is a Columbus–based muralist whose vibrant style blends whimsical elements and bold colors. Her work brings life to urban spaces and community projects\, drawing inspiration from nature\, folklore\, and local culture to create murals that resonate with viewers of all ages. \nHer artistry has been featured in numerous exhibitions and festivals\, and she is committed to sharing her passion for art through workshops and educational programs with aspiring artists. Through her creativity and dedication\, Caskey transforms ordinary walls into extraordinary narratives. \nAt this special talk\, Caskey will share about her journey as an artist and what it’s like to paint big walls around the world. \nJoin us at the Falconer High School Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Thursday\, Sept. 11\, 2025. The event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome! \nThis artist talk is part of the 2025 PAINT CHQ Mural Festival and is a build up to the Falconer Mural Festival\, which will take place from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday\, Sept. 13\, 2025. Join us at 3 p.m. that day for the mural dedication at State Lanes\, 16 E. Main Street. \nLearn more: facebook.com/share/1D9HEbRpTc/ \n——————— \nAnnounced in February\, Paint CHQ is a new initiative intended to help focus on the important role public art plays in placemaking and strengthening local communities. For the inaugural year\, four communities have been selected to host the new murals: Dunkirk\, Falconer\, Sherman\, and Westfield. Coordinating the effort is Alexandra Hall from A H Public Spaces Consulting\, LLC\, who has assisted with other community mural project around the country. \nFunding for this project is allotted through CCPEG’s placemaking initiative\, and additional funding has come from grant funding through New York State Council on the Arts\, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation\, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation\, Arts Services Inc.\, Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr. Foundation\, Lake Shore Savings\, and the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. \nFor more information about Paint CHQ\, visit www.ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/paint-chq-falconer-artist-talk-mandi-caskey-aka-miss-birdy/
LOCATION:Falconer High School\, 2 E Ave\, Falconer\, NY\, 14733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth":MAILTO:ccpartnership1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T210000
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CREATED:20250610T164903Z
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SUMMARY:Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn - Live on Stage
DESCRIPTION:On Sale Now – https://reglenna.com/events/serial-killers \nIn this thrilling show\, Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable\, psychological hungers that drive the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to kill repeatedly with impunity and no remorse. He explains why the majority of serial killers are either psychopaths or sociopaths\, how the two differ\, and he reveals that every serial killer is compelled to murder by a unique fantasy need. He also explains how/why serial killers are able to successfully avoid apprehension\, blend into a crowd and become invisible.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/serial-killers-with-dr-scott-bonn-live-on-stage/
LOCATION:Reg Lenna Center For The Arts\, 116 E 3rd St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reg Lenna Center For The Arts":MAILTO:info@reglenna.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T124500
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SUMMARY:Sabrina Lynn Motley & Jeffrey Rosen - Chautauqua Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Frequent Chautauqua collaborators Sabrina Lynn Motley and Jeffrey Rosen return to Chautauqua for the penultimate Chautauqua Lecture Series program of 2025. They will contribute to our discussion of “Past Informs Present: How to Harness History” by sharing in conversation their two prominent national institutions’ approaches to considering\, commemorating and celebrating America’s semiquincentennial\, as the birthday year approaches in 2026\, along with their perspectives generally on the curation and presentation of history in physical spaces. \nLearn more with the event  below:https://www.chq.org/…/sabrina-lynn-motley-jeffrey…/…
URL:https://mychq.org/event/sabrina-lynn-motley-jeffrey-rosen-chautauqua-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Institution\, 1 Ames Ave\, Chautauqua\, 14722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chautauqua Institution":MAILTO:ticketoffice@chq.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
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SUMMARY:Falconer "Encounter" - Surviving the Death of a Loved One
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on the 2 & 4th Wednesdays of each month for a light dinner at 5:30 followed by a discussion program. Topics will vary. Children’s activities will be provided. Question? Contact Pastor Mike at (716) 665-2008 \nSurviving the Death of a Loved One includes a film featuring Susan Burton\, a woman who lost an infant child to sudden infant death syndrome. \nAlthough it’s been more than a decade since the loss of her child\, Burton says “Emily is still a part of our family and our life. You can’t pretend the loss didn’t happen—you’ve got to cope with it.” Burton will discuss what proved helpful as she moved through grief and found peace and healing.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/falconer-encounter-surviving-the-death-of-a-loved-one/
LOCATION:Falconer UMC\, 201 N Work St\, Falconer\, 14733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falconer UMC":MAILTO:falconerumc@windstream.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250923T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T201804Z
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SUMMARY:ATLAS: Historical Works & Recent Journeys of Alberto Rey
DESCRIPTION:September 5 through November 21\, 2025\nReception: Friday\, September 5\, 6 to 9\nVisiting Artist Program Lecture: Friday\, September 26\, 4 pm\, McEwen Hall 209\nGallery Talk: Saturday\, October 25\, 1 pm \nThis exhibition includes illustrated journal entries from Rey’s recent five-month expedition to fourteen countries and twenty-two UNESCO World Heritage sites and a new collection of paintings\, drawings\, and ceramic works inspired by the voyage\, as well as a few important works from his past series. In the exhibition catalog Rey writes\, “I am one of the countless artists who have been inspired by Alexander von Humboldt and the Hudson River School artists. I am intrigued by how explorers\, scientists\, and artists have made the world more accessible to the general public.”
URL:https://mychq.org/event/atlas-historical-works-recent-journeys-of-alberto-rey/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Arts Center\, 480 Varsity Rd\, Fredonia\, 14063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
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SUMMARY:Falconer "Encounter" - Where's the Justice
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on the 2 & 4th Wednesdays of each month for a light dinner at 5:30 followed by a discussion program. Topics will vary. Children’s activities will be provided. Question? Contact Pastor Mike at (716) 665-2008 \nWhere’s the Justice? includes a filmed interview with Jasmine Lima-Marin\, whose husband\, Rene Lima-Marin\, served 10 years in prison for a robbery conviction. After rebuilding his life and finding employment\, Rene was sent back to prison when it was discovered the court made a mistake regarding the length of his sentence. \n“He didn’t have any idea this would happen\, and neither did I\,” says Jasmine. “A sentence of 98 years is essentially life in prison. He’ll never be able to play with our kids again.”
URL:https://mychq.org/event/falconer-encounter-wheres-the-justice/
LOCATION:Falconer UMC\, 201 N Work St\, Falconer\, 14733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falconer UMC":MAILTO:falconerumc@windstream.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250915T153504Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Why Jamestown?
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Robert H. Jackson Center on Wednesday\, October 8th from 6-8pm for a community conversation exploring the question: Why Jamestown? This evening will highlight positive perspectives about our city through two engaging panels—one featuring young voices sharing why they choose to live\, work\, and grow here\, and another with people who have relocated and chose Jamestown as their home. Come be part of the conversation\, connect with the community\, and celebrate what makes Jamestown special!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/community-conversation-why-jamestown/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamestown Justice Coalition":MAILTO:Jamestownjusticecoalition@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250924T142157Z
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SUMMARY:Educator Seminar - Citizenship: History\, Meaning\, and Conflict
DESCRIPTION:In today’s classrooms\, educators face the challenge of navigating technology\, diverse learning needs\, and pressing social justice issues\, making relevant and practical professional development more essential than ever. The legacy of Robert H. Jackson—his commitment to justice\, democratic values\, and civil discourse during history’s most trying moments—offers a powerful model for addressing these challenges. This seminar will use Jackson’s speeches\, writings\, and cases to explore the evolution and meaning of citizenship\, connecting past principles to contemporary debates. By engaging with his vision\, educators will be equipped to foster critical discussions\, bridge history with current events\, and help students grow as informed and engaged citizens in pursuit of a just and equitable society. \nThe seminar will be taught by:– Marc Kruman\, Ph.D. (Wayne State University\, Center for the Study of Citizenship)– Sheila Vélez Martínez\, J.D. (University of Pittsburgh School of Law\, Civil Rights & Immigration Law) \nRegister today and earn CTLE credits! \nSponsored by Fessenden Laumer & DeAngelo\, PLLC.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/educator-seminar-citizenship-history-meaning-and-conflict/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250623T145549Z
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SUMMARY:Falconer "Encounter" - Can This Union Be Saved?
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on the 2 & 4th Wednesdays of each month for a light dinner at 5:30 followed by a discussion program. Topics will vary. Children’s activities will be provided. Question? Contact Pastor Mike at (716) 665-2008 \nCan This Union Be Saved features a filmed interview with Denny Howard\, a marriage counselor who shares how the strategies employed to help estranged couples may work with those who have divergent political views. \n“I think what is really dividing our country\, similar to in a marriage relationship\, is people are really nearsighted in the way they see things\,” Howard says. “We aren’t looking for common ground or how we can connect.” \nDuring the program\, participants will have the opportunity to share their political views while establishing common ground with people holding opposing views.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/falconer-encounter-can-this-union-be-saved/
LOCATION:Falconer UMC\, 201 N Work St\, Falconer\, 14733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falconer UMC":MAILTO:falconerumc@windstream.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250318T151115Z
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SUMMARY:This Just In: Latest Discoveries in the Universe
DESCRIPTION:Neil deGrasse Tyson leads the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City where he is the first occupant of its Frederick P. Rose Directorship. He is also a research associate of the Museum’s Department of Astrophysics. \nTyson’s latest books are Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization containing his life’s wisdom on the intersection of science literacy and culture and To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery\, coauthored with Lindsey Nyx Walker\, both New York Times bestsellers. \nIn 2024\, Tyson published Merlin’s Tour of the Universe\, a 21st century update of his very first book\, a playful Q&A on the universe conducted by Merlin\, a visitor from Andromeda whose task is to help Earthlings understand how the universe works. The book is illustrated by his artist brother\, Stephen J. Tyson. \nNEED TO KNOW INFO: \nArrive early: Doors open at 5:00pm\, please be patient with our volunteers and staff as we all make sure the event is enjoyed by all. \nSeating: Seating is first come first served per each designated section. There are seats for everyone. \nPhoto ID: You must present your photo ID at the door to enter the event. \nWristbands: You will be given a wristband to wear based on whether you purchased Preferred Seating or General Admission. You must wear this wristband for the duration of the event. \nBag Policy: We are following the latest Erie Events Bag Policy\, and it will be strictly enforced. Please visit the Erie Events website for complete details of all Prohibited Items. \nLate Arrivals and Re-Entry: The doors will lock at 6:50pm and NO admittance will be allowed after the doors close. This includes if you were already in the event and stepped outside. No one will be admitted into the building for any reason after 6:50pm. \nTicket holders: NO ONE who is not registered BY NAME will be admitted. If you purchased tickets for someone who is no longer able to attend\, you must call to update us with the name of the person coming in their place. Tickets cannot be transferred to anyone while checking into the event. Please call us to update any ticket holder information 48 hours before the event- 814.459.8000.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/this-just-in-latest-discoveries-in-the-universe/
LOCATION:Bayfront Convention Center\, 1 Sassafras Pier\, Erie\, PA\, 16507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20251022T201726Z
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SUMMARY:36th Ability Awareness Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Resource Center will host the 36th Ability Awareness Awards Celebration on October 30 at 11:30 am at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. Reservations are $30 per person and are required no later than October 21\, 2025. \nPlease join us for a celebration as we honor the accomplishments of wonderful people in our community doing great things! \nRegister Here: https://resourcecenter.org/ability-awareness-awards…
URL:https://mychq.org/event/36th-ability-awareness-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Harbor Hotel\, 10 Dunham Ave\, Celoron\, NY\, 14720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Resource Center - Jamestown":MAILTO:steve.waterson@resourcecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250915T150424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T150424Z
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SUMMARY:Barcelona Harbor: 1800-1860
DESCRIPTION:The harbor we now know as Barcelona played a prominent role in the early settlement and development of Chautauqua County\, beginning with improvements by the Holland Land Company and continuing with federal appropriations aimed at improving navigation on Lake Erie. \nFor nearly 40 years in the 1800s\, Barcelona was one of the busiest communities in the county! Former Chautauqua County Historian Michelle Henry will discuss the investors who built piers and large commercial warehouses at Barcelona\, the Lake Erie storms that regularly threatened the shoreline and sailing vessels\, and the passenger ships that brought both prominent visitors and newly arriving immigrants to our county. \nHenry was appointed the Chautauqua County Historian in March 2000 and also served as the County’s Record Management Coordinator until she retired in January 2023. She is currently Research Historian with the NYS Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation. \nPart of Here & There – Chautauqua County History\, Travelers\, & Memories \nAdmission is FREE\, although donations are gratefully accepted
URL:https://mychq.org/event/barcelona-harbor-1800-1860/
LOCATION:The 1891 Fredonia Opera House\, 9 Church St.\, Fredonia\, 14063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The 1891 Fredonia Opera House":MAILTO:operahouse@fredopera.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250924T165704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T165704Z
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SUMMARY:How Does a Watershed Affect You with Bethany O’Hagan
DESCRIPTION:First Friday (Adult+)\nHow Does a Watershed Affect You with Bethany O’Hagan \nFriday\, November 7\, 2025\n11:00 a.m. – Noon \n$8 Adults; $6 Nature Center members\n$6 Children 9 – 15 \nReservations appreciated\, walk-ins welcome. \nJoin Bethany O’Hagan from Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy to learn about how a watershed affects you. \nEverywhere you are in the world\, you are in a watershed; they help filter and clean our lakes\, rivers\, and streams. And a Land Trust\, like Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy\, is just the thing to help keep them healthy and flowing forever. \nA healthy watershed is like a silent guardian for everyone\, everywhere. They protect water quality\, nurture wildlife\, and buffer communities from environmental extremes while simultaneously supplying everyone with drinking water\, supporting agriculture\, and sustaining ecosystems. They are also naturally filtering pollutants from water and improving the overall water quality in all the lakes and streams we recreate and play in. Which is why they matter so much\, and why Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy\, as a Land Trust\, is dedicated to protecting the land\, that helps protect our waters to help keep a healthy watershed for all generations to come. \nBethany was born and raised in Alaska. After working for 15 years in the sustainability field in Portland\, Oregon\, she moved her family to Chautauqua County a little over three years ago. As the Land Specialist for Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy (CWC)\, Bethany oversees all of CWC’s nature preserves\, easements\, and over 46 preserve stewards. She also serves on the County Planning Board\, the board of Zonta\, as Vice President of Southern Tier Girls Babe Ruth Softball\, on the Jamestown Farmers Market Advisory Council. She is also an 8U Softball coach\, a master gardener\, and master recycler.  Bethany loves camping\, fishing\, being outside\, and canoeing with her two spunky young daughters\, Husky dog\, and amazing husband. \nSpecial Information: If you’d like to bring a packed lunch\, you can visit attendees and the speaker after the program. \nJoin Bethany O’Hagan at 11:00 a.m. on November 7 to learn more about the functions of watersheds at Audubon’s First Friday program.  
URL:https://mychq.org/event/how-does-a-watershed-affect-you-with-bethany-ohagan/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Community Nature Center":MAILTO:info@auduboncnc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250623T145625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T145625Z
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SUMMARY:Falconer "Encounter" - Why God?
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on the 2 & 4th Wednesdays of each month for a light dinner at 5:30 followed by a discussion program. Topics will vary. Children’s activities will be provided. Question? Contact Pastor Mike at (716) 665-2008 \nWhy\, God? features an original film depicting the true story of Thomas Vander Woude\, who found his son struggling for his life after a backyard accident. \nAccording to Lifetree Café representative Craig Cable\, “When tragedy strikes\, many people question how God could allow such suffering. This Lifetree program addresses this question head-on.”
URL:https://mychq.org/event/falconer-encounter-why-god/
LOCATION:Falconer UMC\, 201 N Work St\, Falconer\, 14733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falconer UMC":MAILTO:falconerumc@windstream.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20251114T233602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T233602Z
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SUMMARY:She Started It Summit
DESCRIPTION:Your next big move starts here. She Started It Summit brings together driven women college students ready to build their future—whether that’s launching a business or crushing their career goals. Hear unfiltered stories from local women leaders who’ve been in your shoes\, master LinkedIn strategies that actually work\, get hands-on tools to refine your ideas\, and connect with peers all for FREE \nWhen: Sunday November 16 from 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Where: Holiday Valley in Ellicottville\, NY (in the Fairway Room) \nAgenda:9:30 AM – Check-In & Welcome10:00 AM – Welcome + Panel: Real Talk with Local Women LeadersKayla Crosby – Owner and Manager\, Jamestown JackalsTori Koch – Owner\, Book CellarsErica Rose – Owner\, Rose & Grace Studio and XO Erica Rose11:00 AM Workshop: LinkedIn Like a Pro (Erica Rose)Learn how to revamp your profile and make authentic connections11:30 AM Workshop: From Idea to Action with the Lean CanvasIncubatorWorks guides you through the proven tool to map out your business ideas and projects like a founder12:15 PM – Lunch\, Networking\, + PhotosConnect with peers\, swap ideas\, and snap some professional photos
URL:https://mychq.org/event/she-started-it-summit/
LOCATION:Holiday Valley\, 6557 Holiday Valley Rd\, Ellicottville\, 14731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board":MAILTO:sphearsdorf@southerntierwest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250623T145704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T145704Z
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SUMMARY:Falconer "Encounter" - Dreams & Nightmares
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on the 2 & 4th Wednesdays of each month for a light dinner at 5:30 followed by a discussion program. Topics will vary. Children’s activities will be provided. Question? Contact Pastor Mike at (716) 665-2008 \nDreams and Nightmares features a filmed interview with Dr. William Moorcroft\, author of “Understanding Sleep and Dreaming.” \nIn the interview\, Moorcroft explains that sleep is critical for our brains to function and dreams are a way for the mind to organize and process information. \n“There are different components in our brain\, and when we’re awake\, they function one way\,” Moorcroft says. “When we sleep\, that functional organization greatly changes. Sleep is not a waste of time; it is a reorganization of the brain.” \nIn the episode\, Moorcroft also discusses the cause of recurring dreams and nightmares.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/falconer-encounter-dreams-nightmares/
LOCATION:Falconer UMC\, 201 N Work St\, Falconer\, 14733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falconer UMC":MAILTO:falconerumc@windstream.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250623T145745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T145745Z
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SUMMARY:Falconer "Encounter" - An Encounter with God
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on the 2 & 4th Wednesdays of each month for a light dinner at 5:30 followed by a discussion program. Topics will vary. Children’s activities will be provided. Question? Contact Pastor Mike at (716) 665-2008 \nThis episode features a filmed interview with Former Ethiopian prime minister Tamrat Layne as he discusses his encounter with God. \nAfter serving as prime minister\, Layne was convicted of corruption charges and served 12 years in prison. During his incarceration\, Layne claims he experienced a supernatural visit from God. \n“This compelling story raises questions we’ll consider at this program\,” says Lifetree representative Craig Cable. “Did God appear in an Ethiopian prison cell to Layne? Are such encounters real? If so\, why doesn’t God appear to anyone who asks him to do so?”
URL:https://mychq.org/event/falconer-encounter-an-encounter-with-god/
LOCATION:Falconer UMC\, 201 N Work St\, Falconer\, 14733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falconer UMC":MAILTO:falconerumc@windstream.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20250623T145833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T145833Z
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SUMMARY:Falconer "Encounter" - Make a Difference: Choose to be Extraordinary
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on the 2 & 4th Wednesdays of each month for a light dinner at 5:30 followed by a discussion program. Topics will vary. Children’s activities will be provided. Question? Contact Pastor Mike at (716) 665-2008 \nMake a Difference Now includes a filmed interview with internationally acclaimed author and speaker Mark Sanborn\, who will share his thoughts on living an exceptional life. Sanborn investigated this topic in his popular book The Fred Factor\, the story of Fred the postman. \n“Nobody can prevent you from being extraordinary\,” says Sanborn. “Anyone can be a Fred\, but not everyone chooses to be a Fred.”
URL:https://mychq.org/event/falconer-encounter-make-a-difference-choose-to-be-extraordinary/
LOCATION:Falconer UMC\, 201 N Work St\, Falconer\, 14733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falconer UMC":MAILTO:falconerumc@windstream.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20260116T202912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T203142Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Neighbors - Exhibition Program with Niall Benvie
DESCRIPTION:How often does a Scotsman living in the south of France visit western New York? \nNiall Benvie\, an exceptional environmental photographer and co-founder of the Meet Your Neighbours project\, will be joining us via Zoom on Saturday\, January 31\, at 12 pm (a 40-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes for questions/comments). Seating and a viewing screen will be set up in the Green Gallery\, and the public may speak with Benvie in real time during the presentation. Viewers may also engage with the Zoom at home. Light refreshments will be available in the RTPI lobby. \nBenvie’s program will focus on his Environmental Impact Award-winning project now on display at RTPI\, Meet Your Neighbours: how the project got its start\, and an astonishing survey of images from the project that expands on the photographs displayed in the museum. Meet Your Neighbours uses portraiture photography intended to take the viewer’s breath away. Each subject is photographed in the field\, against a white background brought onto the scene. This technique not only shows the subject in great detail\, but reveals their translucent qualities too. Each subject becomes a celebrity\, an individual. \nFounded in 2009\, Meet Your Neighbours is a worldwide photographic initiative created by Niall Benvie and Clay Bolt. The project reconnects people with the wildlife on their own doorsteps. These creatures and plants are vital: they represent the first\, and for some\, the only contact with wild nature we have. Yet too often they are overlooked\, undervalued. This is conservation photography at the grass-roots level\, asking people to care about where they live and showing them how extraordinary it is in a novel way.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/meet-your-neighbors-exhibition-program-with-niall-benvie/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Institute\, 311 Curtis St.\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Tory Peterson Institute":MAILTO:info@rtpi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20260119T014723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T014723Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Homegrown Success
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 4 from 6-8 at the Robert H Jackson Center for a continuation of our Community Conversation series. We will be having a sit down panel discussion with local business owners about what has made them successful\, how they help support the community\, and how all of us can do better to support local. This will be concluded by an open forum with questions from the crowd. Participating businesses to be announced.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/community-conversation-homegrown-success/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamestown Justice Coalition":MAILTO:Jamestownjusticecoalition@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20260206T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T192036Z
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SUMMARY:Artemis II and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The next chapter of human spaceflight is unfolding as NASA prepares for the historic Artemis II and III missions\, marking our return to the Moon for the first time in over fifty years. The Martz-Kohl Observatory will host a very timely presentation from a core member of the NASA Artemis program on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, at 7:30 PM EST. This talk will provide a deep dive into the science and research that will define the upcoming voyages to the Moon and the eventual path to Mars. \nThis interactive session will be shown on our big screen at the Martz-Kohl Observatory and available online via Zoom. You are encouraged to come to the observatory to virtually meet our speaker and join in our always lively Q&A after the talk. Later\, if the weather cooperates\, we offer tours and viewing opportunities through the big telescopes. Dress as you would for outside. Our classroom is heated but the observatory domes are not. More info: https://martzobservatory.org \nHumans are heading back to the Moon—not just to visit\, but to pioneer the future of space science. Artemis II will propel a crew of four into deep space for a ten-day mission of discovery. From their unique position near the lunar surface\, the crew will facilitate vital investigations into radiation and human biology\, gathering the “survival data” necessary to make long-term human presence in space a reality. \nLooking further ahead\, the presentation will illuminate the ambitious goals of Artemis III\, the mission destined to land the first humans near the lunar South Pole. This thirty-day expedition involves a complex sequence of maneuvers where two crew members will descend to the lunar surface for an intensive week of exploration. Their work will focus on lunar and planetary geology in a region that has remained largely mysterious until now. By conducting on-site science in the permanently shadowed craters of the South Pole\, these pioneers will uncover secrets about the solar system’s history and the presence of vital resources like water ice. \nAttendees can expect a comprehensive overview of the research being performed by the Artemis program\, ranging from advanced biological sciences to the technical challenges of lunar operations. This event offers a rare opportunity for a general audience to engage with a NASA team member who is directly working to turn the dream of a long-term lunar presence into a reality.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/artemis-ii-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martz-Kohl Observatory":MAILTO:martzobservatory@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20260209T164333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T164333Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Closings with Kalee
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re just curious\, planning ahead\, or ready to make a move – here’s your opportunity to discuss the process & enjoy a few perks! \n\n Free pastries\n Half priced coffee\n Chance to win $100 Gift Card\n Quality conversation about buying or selling a home\, what to expect & how to get started!\n Persnikkity Pies\n9 E. Main St. Falconer\, NY\n\n February 21st \nStop by from 10am – 12pm
URL:https://mychq.org/event/coffee-closings-with-kalee/
LOCATION:PersNikkity Pies\, 9 E Main St\, Falconer\, 14733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20260204T181703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T181703Z
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SUMMARY:Chautauqua County and America's 250th
DESCRIPTION:America celebrates the 250th Anniversary of its independence this year; and all across the nation events are being planned to commemorate this milestone. Chautauqua County is no different. \nThere were no Revolutionary War battles in Chautauqua County\, and precious few Native Americans and no white settlers living here\, Consequently people generally think our Revolutionary War heritage consists only of our veterans buried in local cemeteries and possibly a very few artifacts brought in by the earliest families. However\, there are half a dozen or so ways in which the land that is now Chautauqua County did have some particular relevance to the war. \nChautauqua County Historian Norman Carlson will examine these ways in this talk. From the personal notebook of Eliakim Garfield which documented events between 1771 and 1797\, including the outbreak of the Revolutionary War\, and now resides at the Fenton Historical Center in Jamestown\, to Continental currency notes from 1776 that were used to finance the war later found in Ripley\, to suspicion that alleged turncoat Simon Ginty lived for a time in Chautauqua County. These connections and more will be explored by Carlson. \nCarlson has been Chautauqua County’s Historian since 2024. He has extensive experience in the field having spent nearly 30 years as Collections Manager at the Fenton History Center in Jamestown and having been highly active in various local history organizations. Notably\, he has volunteered with the Busti Historical Society for more than 50 years and has been involved with the Busti Bicentennial Committee\, reflecting his dedication to preserving and promoting local history. \nPart of Here & There – Chautauqua County History\, Travelers\, & Memories \nAdmission is FREE\, although donations are gratefully accepted
URL:https://mychq.org/event/chautauqua-county-and-americas-250th/
LOCATION:The 1891 Fredonia Opera House\, 9 Church St.\, Fredonia\, 14063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The 1891 Fredonia Opera House":MAILTO:operahouse@fredopera.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20260302T161022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T161022Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Stories and Science from The Spark Bird Project
DESCRIPTION:Join RTPI and BWD Magazine (Bird Watcher’s Digest) to learn more about The Spark Bird Project from founder Jenn Lodi-Smith\, Ph.D.\, the ongoing community science initiative gathering\, sharing\, and studying the stories of people’s passion for birds! Connect with fellow bird enthusiasts to learn more about the project\, enjoy spark bird stories\, and get an update on what we are discovering from over 400 spark birders and growing. \nJen Lodi-Smith will be joining us via Zoom on March 13 at 1 pm. (a 40-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes for questions/comments). Seating and a viewing screen will be set up in the Green Gallery\, and the public may speak with Jen in real time during the presentation. Viewers may also engage with the Zoom at home. Light refreshments will be available in the RTPI lobby. \nWhat is the Spark Bird Project? \nThe Spark Bird Project is an ongoing participatory community social science initiative designed to gather\, share\, and study the stories of people’s passion for birds while gaining scientific insights into a critical piece in the ecology of birds: birders themselves. The Spark Bird Project also helps birders better understand each other by sharing spark bird stories publicly at https://www.spark-bird.org/stories and through The Spark Bird Podcast. \nAbout the Host \nJenn Lodi-Smith\, Ph.D.\, the founder and director of The Spark Bird Project\, is a Professor of Psychology at Canisius University and scholar-in-residence with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Jenn has been using mixed methods to longitudinally study identity development for over 20 years\, most recently in the context of the transformative power of spark bird experiences. She serves as secretary/treasurer for the Association for Research in Personality\, associate editor of the Journal of Personality\, on the board of Birds on the Niagara\, and mentors the WNY Young Birders Club.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/a-celebration-of-stories-and-science-from-the-spark-bird-project/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Tory Peterson Institute":MAILTO:info@rtpi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T082206
CREATED:20260221T224316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T224316Z
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SUMMARY:Radio Astronomy: A Different View of the Cosmos
DESCRIPTION:The Martz-Kohl Observatory invites you to a presentation by veteran engineer and amateur radio expert Mario Loreti on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET. His lecture\, “Radio Astronomy: A Different View of the Cosmos\,” explores the spectrum of the universe hidden from the human eye. While optical telescopes rely on visible light\, radio astronomy provides vital data that lenses cannot capture. Loreti will bridge these two worlds using a multi-media approach\, including audio derived from celestial objects. \nMario Loreti brings over 40 years of technical expertise to the observatory. A former Chief Engineer for WERG-FM and Lab Technician for the Penn State Behrend School of Engineering\, Loreti has spent decades collaborating with astrophysics departments and supporting faculty research. Now a volunteer for the Yahn Planetarium and a licensed amateur radio operator\, he is currently constructing his own radio telescope to further study the signature sounds of the stars. \nThe event will be held live at the observatory (176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsburg\, NY 14738) and streamed via Zoom. A Q&A session will follow the talk\, and weather permitting\, the observatory will be open for public viewing. Please note that while the lecture room is heated\, attendees should dress for the outdoors if they plan to participate in tours or telescope viewing. Further details and the Zoom link can be found at martzobservatory.org
URL:https://mychq.org/event/radio-astronomy-a-different-view-of-the-cosmos/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martz-Kohl Observatory":MAILTO:martzobservatory@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
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SUMMARY:Chautauqua Lake Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date & RSVP Today  \n\nBe part of the collaboration shaping the future of Chautauqua Lake. Join experts\, researchers\, and community stakeholders at the 2026 Chautauqua Lake Symposium for timely updates on lake conditions\, management efforts\, and ongoing research.\n Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\n 9:00 AM\n Chautauqua Harbor Hotel\n10 Dunham Ave\, Celoron\, NY\n\n Free and open to the public \n RSVP and learn more: CHQGov.com/chqlake
URL:https://mychq.org/event/chautauqua-lake-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Harbor Hotel\, 10 Dunham Ave\, Celoron\, NY\, 14720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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