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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at The Athenaeum
DESCRIPTION:Experience a night of German splendor at the Athenaeum Hotel! Savor an indulgent German feast while being serenaded by The Bergholz German Band\, direct from Niagara Falls (NY). Clad in vibrant\, traditional garb\, this band brings the essence of German Folk tradition to life with their infectious oom-pah rhythms and joyful melodies. Their full wind ensemble delivers a rich\, harmonious sound that embodies the cheerful spirit of Gemütlichkeit\, a tradition they’ve delighted audiences with for 50 incredible years. \nDinner is served from 5–8:30 p.m.\, with the band from 5:30–9 p.m. Keep the celebration going with our cash bar featuring a selection of German beers\, available until 11 p.m. Seating for this event is family style. \n$56 per person plus tax for dinner only \n  \nCome just for the evening\, or book our Oktoberfest Overnight Hotel Package. Package includes German feast\, live music and breakfast.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/oktoberfest-at-the-athenaeum/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Hotel\, 3 S Lake Dr\, Chautauqua\, 14722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults Only & Parties
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chautauqua Institution":MAILTO:ticketoffice@chq.org
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SUMMARY:UWCHQ's Annual "Salute To Labor" Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:United Way of Chautauqua County is proud to announce that the late James S. “Jim” Bickhart of Dunkirk has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Joseph H. Mason Award. \nJim will be recognized at United Way’s annual “Salute To Labor” gala dinner which will be held at 6pm on October 9 at the Athenaeum Hotel on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. His wife Theresa will accept the award on his behalf. \nTickets for that event can be purchased using the link here or by calling United Way at (716) 483-1561. \nRSVP BY OCTOBER 1ST TO ATTEND! \n𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄:• 𝟓:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧• 𝟔𝐩𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧• 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 \nPresented annually by United Way\, the Joseph H. Mason Award is a recognition of the exceptional community involvement and volunteerism of local labor members. Though in its 44th year\, the award had previously been exclusive to southern Chautauqua County union members — which changed to a countywide award with last year’s merger. \nThis year’s posthumous award in memory of Jim Bickhart marks the first time the award has been given to a northern Chautauqua County resident as well as a United Steelworkers of America labor union member. \n𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄A towering figure in labor and civic leadership\, Jim Bickhart’s involvement stretched from the shop floor to the halls of labor governance\, while his extensive record of community service reflected the same commitment to improving the lives of others. \nHe joined Allegheny Ludlum Corporation in 1967 as a rolling mill operator in Dunkirk and shortly after starting his union career there\, he swiftly rose through the ranks— serving as shop steward\, then trustee\, recording secretary\, vice president\, and ultimately President of USWA Local 2693. He was the International Staff Representative for USWA District 4 for 18 years. His skills as a negotiator and arbitrator were highly respected\, and he rarely backed down from a fight when it came to protecting workers’ rights. \nHis union tenure spanned 57 years\, during which he chaired key committees and launched many initiatives. \nHe served on the Dunkirk Area Labor Council AFL-CIO for 33 years including as president for 30 years. He held positions such as Vice President of New York State AFL-CIO. He served as a delegate to the Western New York Area Labor Federation for a number of years. \nUpon retirement in 2003 Jim was appointed by the USW to the Alliance for American Manufacturing Committee. Even after retiring in 2003\, he remained deeply engaged\, leading the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) as District 4 Coordinator and president of Chapter 4-1. \n𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄e served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board for Dunkirk\, and was on the American Cancer Society\, County Board of Directors. He served on the Brooks Memorial Building Fundraiser. He served on the Dunkirk Regional Planning Board. He was a labor delegate to the United Way Board. He was an advisor for Boy Scouts Explorer Ship 54. He served on the Board of Directors for Workers Memorial from its inception in 2001. \nJim was well recognized for his labor and civic achievements. In 1972 he received the Admiral Hooper Award from the United States Naval Reserve. Jim was honorably discharged from the United States Naval Reserve in 1984 after 24 years of service. He retired as First Class Petty Officer. In 1972 Jim received the Admiral Hooper Award from the United States Naval Reserve. In 1975 he was selected to Who’s Who in Labor. In 1989 Jim received the CSEA Community Service Award presented by LU 807. \nIn 1993 Jim was honored by the Chautauqua County Democratic Committee at the Annual Labor Dinner. In 2005 the Chautauqua County Republican Committee recognized Jim and Theresa for their community. In 2006 Jim received the AFL-CIO Labor Leader of the Year Award. In 2016\, Jim received a Lifetime Achievement Award from United Steel Workers. In 2023 the Dunkirk Area Labor Council AFL-CIO presented Jim with the Life Achievement Awardfor over 50 years of service to the labor movement and to the community.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/uwchqs-annual-salute-to-labor-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Hotel\, 3 S Lake Dr\, Chautauqua\, 14722\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advocates for Balance at Chautauqua 2025 Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Advocates For Balance at Chautauqua\, Inc. announces their 2025 Speaker Series\, held Mondays at the Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution. \nMonday\, June 23: Kimberley Strassel \n\nWSJ editorial board member\, weekly column Potomac Watch and NYT bestselling author. Frequent TV commentator on Meet the Press\, Face the Nation and a FoxNews contributor.\nTopic: DOGE: The Concept\n\nMonday\, June 30: Dr. Willie Soon \n\nDr. Willie Soon is an internationally recognized astrophysicist and aerospace engineer. Examines climate change using proven science related to the effect of solar variations rather than human activity.\n\nMonday\, July 7: Dr. Peter McCullough \n\nDr. McCullough’s contributions to medicine\, in both research and clinical practice\, reveal surprising results into the medical community’s response to the treatment of COVID-19.\n\n​Monday\, July 14: Joe Concha \n\nJoe Concha is a highly respected analyst on the American media industry and pop culture. FoxNews contributor\, columnist\, The Hill\, and a sought-after prominent podcast guest.\nDiscussing American Mainstream Media Status\n\nMonday\, July 21: Sara Carter \n\nSara Carter is the newly appointed “Drug Czar” serving under President Donald Trump. Sara has been recognized with several media awards for her in-depth investigative reporting on Mexican drug cartels.\n\nMonday\, July 28: Larry Elder \n\nLarry Elder\, a conservative talk show host based in California\, ran against Governor Gavin Newsom in California’s 2021 recall election and is a frequent TV news contributor.\n\nMonday\, Aug. 4: Larry Thompson \n\nLarry Thompson is a prominent attorney and fellow Chautauquan whose career spans private practice\, corporate law as general counsel for Pepsi Co. and government service as Deputy Attorney General under President George W. Bush.\n\nMonday\, Aug. 11: Stephen Moore \n\nStephen Moore\, co-founder of the Club for Growth\, served on the editorial board of the WSJ\, chief economist of the Heritage Foundation\, is a frequent contributor on FoxNews and CNN.\nHe will share opinions on the as-of-the-moment economic conditions.\n\nMonday\, Aug. 18: The Marquis de Lafayette\, as played by Mark Schneider \n\nMark Schneider will retrace The Marquis’ 24 state tour of America\, 1824-1825. Mark has been Lafayette at Colonial Williamsburg for over 20 years.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/advocates-for-balance-at-chautauqua-2025-speaker-series/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Hotel\, 3 S Lake Dr\, Chautauqua\, 14722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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