The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County held a block party to kick off its annual campaign Thursday. The goal for this year is $1.3 million dollars. Executive Director Amy Rohler said they have a new way for people to donate this year, "Text … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Striders in Need of Mentors
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Chautauqua Striders is asking for members of the community to come forward and consider volunteering a few hours each month to serve as a mentor for local students. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Annual Jamestown Labor Day Festival is Sunday at Bergman Park
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The Labor Day weekend is upon us and there’s a variety of activities and events in store to keep people busy all weekend long, including the 39th annual Greater Jamestown Labor Day Festival will be held … [Read more...]
GLOW Your Mind 5K Run/Walk is Saturday Night, Aug. 25
JAMESTOWN - The third annual GLOW Your Mind 5K Run/Walk will take place at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Northwest Arena in Jamestown. All of the proceeds raised by the event stay local and will be used for suicide prevention efforts in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Receives 5-Year, $2.9 Million Grant to Assist with After School Programming
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District will receive funding through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant from the New York State Department of Education. The grant is an annual award of $579,500 over a five-year period, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Markets Welcomes Families to 2016 Community Day on Aug. 25
JAMESTOWN - The Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market will be hosting its annual Community Day this week on Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. This year, the market is trying something new and putting the 1K Kids run on hold until Spring. Instead … [Read more...]
City Summer Playground Program Begins Monday, June 27
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has announced another season of the Summer Playground Program. This year will include a free lunch program provided at each site by the Jamestown YMCA in conjunction with the St. Susan Center. The five playground … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sean Hanus Discusses Strider Night Live
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason talks with Sean Hanus from Chautauqua Striders about the upcoming Striders Night Live event, taking place Friday, March 4th at … [Read more...]
Lynn Development Group Schedules Open House for Recently Renovated Downtown Location
JAMESTOWN - The Lynn Development Group is hosting an Open House of the former Jamestown Post Office Building. The main entrance is located at 301 East Second Street. Jamestown. The Open House will be held for the general public on Friday, June 5, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ After School Programming Secures State Funding for 2015-16 School Year
JAMESTOWN - Good news for some after school programming at Jamestown Public Schools. Jamestown Public Schools was recently awarded a one-year extension to its New York State Education Department Extended School Day Grant. The district has received … [Read more...]
