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...]
Cornell Cooperative Extension Applies for Local Food Access Grant
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has applied for a grant to expand local food access. CCE submitted a proposal in January for the NY Food for NY Families program, aiming to bring significant dollars to Chautauqua County focused … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Celebrating National CSA Week
The Jamestown Public Market and St. Luke's Episcopal Church are celebrating National CSA week the week of February 20 through 25. Public Market Director Linnea Haskins said CSA stands for "Community Supported Agriculture, "You invest in a farm … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Market on CSA Week – February 16, 2023
Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskins tells us about CSA Week and discusses agriculture in our community. … [Read more...]
Empty Bowl Project Fundraiser for Local Pantries to Take Place in Jamestown December 10
The "Empty Bowl Project" fundraiser for local food pantries comes to Jamestown on Saturday, December 10 St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the Jamestown Public Market are teaming up with the Chautauqua Area Potters to host the event from 11:00 a.m. … [Read more...]
Murray L. Bob Lecture to Feature Field and Fork Network Director on Food Insecurity
The 2022 Murray L. Bob Lecture will focus on food insecurity. The annual lecture will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. tonight at the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said it will feature Field … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library, Jamestown Public Market Hosting Food Preservation Class
The Prendergast Library and Jamestown Public Market are hosting a food preservation class. The free class runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8 at the library. Participants will learn basic methods of food storage including … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Receives $50,000 USDA Grant for Edible Gardens at Local Schools
The Jamestown Public Market has received a $50,000 from the USDA to bring edible gardens to Washington Middle and Bush Elementary Schools. Public Market Community Coordinator Hannah Bavuso, speaking to the Jamestown School Board, said bringing … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market to Move Indoors for October
The Jamestown Public Market will be moving indoors starting October 1. Market Director Linnea Carlson said the final month of the market's season will be in the Covenant Manor Apartments community space. The entrance for this location is on 23 … [Read more...]
