St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Jamestown and the Jamestown Public Market will host Food System expert and author Mark Winne in Jamestown this weekend. Mark Winne has worked for 50 years as a community food activist, writer, and trainer. From … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mark Winne and Linnea Haskin – September 7, 2023
We talk to Food Systems Expert and author Mark Winne and Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin about Mark's upcoming visit to Jamestown. … [Read more...]
JLDC Board Hears Downtown Programming Fund Requests
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard three requests for Downtown Programming funds totaling $48,320. The Italian American Charity Golf Association is requesting $30,000 to bring in electric violin quartet, Femmes of Rock, to the Reg … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center’s Annual Community Picnics Set for Dunkirk, Jamestown
The Chautauqua Center's annual Community Picnics are set for Jamestown and Dunkirk. This year's picnics will take place 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on August 8 at the Salvation Army on Central Avenue in Dunkirk and on August 10 at Jackson-Taylor Park … [Read more...]
Double Up Food Bucks Program Receives $2 Million from NYS
New York State has appropriated $2 million for the Double Up Food Bucks program in the state. The program, ran by Field & Fork Network, gives a dollar for dollar match up to $20 a day for SNAP customers. Field & Fork Program Director … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mobile Market’s Begins Season Today
Jamestown Public Market's Mobile Market begins its season today. The Mobile Market brings fresh, local food to five sites around Jamestown on every Wednesday and Thursday through September 28. Jamestown Public Market Food Access Coordinator … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Starts Its Season June 10
The Jamestown Public Market begins its season this Saturday, June 10. The market will take place along West Third Street between Cherry and North Main Streets in downtown Jamestown from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays now through … [Read more...]
3rd Annual Jamestown Pride Festival This Weekend
Jamestown Pride Festival’s Third Annual Celebration starts with activities today in downtown Jamestown. The first event is a "Slow Roll" sponsored by Pearl City Cycle that starts at at 5:30 p.m. It's an all ages event that will involve people … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Present Photography, Herb Cooking Class as Part of Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative
The James Prendergast Library will present a photography class in May as part of the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative. Local photographer and Infinity instructor Cathy Panebianco will lead “Artistic Photos with Just a Smartphone” at … [Read more...]
New Neighbors Coalition Seeking Volunteers, Donations To Support New Families in Jamestown
The New Neighbors Coalition is seeking volunteers and donations to help support new families in Jamestown. The coalition, based out of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, is working with Buffalo-based Journey’s End Refugee Resettlement agency, which is … [Read more...]
