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Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce April 2019 Calendar of Chamber and Chamber Member Events 4/3 - 3-5pm, Immersed Games Educational Video Game Platform Seminar, Fredonia Technology Incubator 4/6 - 7:30pm, "Some Brighter Distance": A Play Read by SUNY Fredonia Theatre Students, Robert H. Jackson Center
CCVB and Chamber Present Wine & Dine Chautauqua: Grape Expectations and the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting For the second year in a row the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau and the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce are pleased to partner on a major event. Wine and Dine Chautauqua will incorporate the Chamber’s traditional Grape Expectations wine tasting event and the Visitors Bureau Annual Dinner meeting, to be held back to back on Friday, May 10 at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Dunkirk. The Dunkirk and Fredonia Community Chambers and Chautauqua County Chamber will host Grape Expectations as a Business After Hours event from 5-6:30pm in the Lighthouse Ballroom. This portion of the evening is open to all who choose to attend and will feature local wineries, vendors, appetizers, and prizes. Sponsors for Grape Expectations are: City of Dunkirk, Fredonia Technology Incubator, Hometown Insurance, Jamestown Community College North County Center, Lake Shore Savings Bank, Larson-Timko Funeral Home. The CCVB Annual Dinner meeting will begin at 6:30pm in the Bayside Ballroom and will include a short business meeting, a buffet dinner, and a presentation by keynote speaker, Dunkirk Mayor Wilfred Rosas, who will discuss economic development in Dunkirk. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Tranum said, “It is a pleasure to be able to combine our events in this way and to work in partnership with the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau. These two events will provide an evening of sampling some great products made right here in Chautauqua County, along with some valuable information about the importance of tourism in our communities.” CCVB Executive Director Andrew Nixon added, “When we partnered with the Chamber on a similar event last year it was a win-win for both organizations. We anticipate another positive outcome by working in tandem this year and look forward to hearing about vital economic development projects happening in Northern Chautauqua County.” The cost to attend just Grape Expectations is $15 and advance registration is strongly encouraged. The cost to attend the CCVB Annual Dinner Meeting is $35 and reservations are required for the dinner. To attend both events the cost is just $45 per person. To register for either or both events, please contact the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce at (716) 366-6200. Space is limited. If you have questions about the CCVB Annual Meeting, please contact Kristin Korn at kkorn@tourchautauqua.com or (716) 357-4569. For questions about the Chamber’s Grape Expectations event contact Becky Voty at rvoty@chautauquachamber.org or (716) 3666200.
4/11 - Noon, Hanover Community Chamber of Commerce Annual Appreciation Luncheon, The Colony Seafood & Steakhouse 4/11 - Noon, Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs Mothly Luncheon, Fredonia Beaver Club 4/12 - 8:30am, Chamber of Commerce Annual State Legislative Breakfast, Lakewood Rod & Gun Club 4/15 - 1-5pm, CCVB Tourism Marketing Workshop, JCC, Jamestown 4/18 - 9am, 10:30am, Noon, Living Voices " Within the Silence": A Live, Multimedia Program on Japanese Internment, Robert H. Jackson Center 4/25 - Hydronics for High-Efficiency Biomass Boilers, JCC, Jamestown 5/1 - 4-6pm, Junior Achievement Open House, Fredonia Technology Incubator 5/2 - 6:30pm, MAST Annual Meeting featuring keynote speaker Bob Roitblat, DoubleTree by Hilton 5/6 - 11am-1pm, Chamber of Commerce Open Houses in recognition of National Small Business Week, in Dunkirk at JCC North Training Center and in Jamestown at MTI@JCC 5/10 - Wine & Dine Chautauqua: Grape Expectations and the CCVB Annual Meeting, Clarion Hotel, Dunkirk
Bellevue University Among First to Offer Online Hospitality Degree Program: Program
Prepares Students for Jobs in Tourism, Leisure, Travel and Culinary Fields
Mayville Dental Arts Cuts Ribbon for New Space The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Mayville/Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce held a new member ribbon cutting for Chamber member Mayville Dental Arts, 2 Memorial Drive, Mayville NY on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Dr. Erin Pender and her husband, Brian Pender, recently took over the dental practice. Dr. Pender’s father was also a dentist. The family has deep roots in the area, as Brian is the grandson of the late Don and Elsie Hogan. The Penders and their three young daughters are pleased to be a part of the Mayville area and look forward to contributing to its success. Joining the Penders to celebrate were Jean Lobaugh, Mayville/Chautauqua Community Chamber Treasurer; Don Emhardt, Mayville/Chautauqua Community Chamber Board Member and Town of Chautauqua Supervisor; Lisa Vanstrom, representing Senate District 57; Katrina Fuller, representing Congressman Tom Reed’s office; Ken Shearer, Village of Mayville Mayor; and Jim Warner. The Penders will also hold an open house for their ‘patients and friends’ on Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 4:30 p.m. to close at Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flats Rd., Mayville. There will be a cash bar available at the open house, as well as a food truck on site.
Tourism Marketing Workshop Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business Development Center are collaborating to present this Tourism Marketing Workshop for area businesses. It will be held Monday, April 15 from 1-5pm in the Carnahan Building at Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer Street. The workshop will offer a series of topics that are essential for businesses trying to reach and keep customers in a fast-paced technological world. Workshop Topics Will Include: Free Google Tools for Growing Your Business—Kate Moody, Business Advisor, Small Business Development Center Developing an Email Marketing Plan—Vanessa Weinert, Director of Marketing and Analytics, Chautauqua Institution, and CCVB Board Integrating Your Social Media Plan into Your Business— Gretchen Lindell Consulting Facebook/Instagram Marketing Best Practices (& Chatbots)— Jonathan Weston, Panama Rocks and CCVB Board The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please register by April 11. For information call the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau at (716) 357-4569.
Bellevue University, one of the nation’s leaders in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills and a partner with SUNY Jamestown County Community College, recently announced the launch of a new, 100 percent online Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management degree program. The program prepares students for diverse careers in event venues, resorts, hotels, and restaurant and food service companies, and provides a holistic foundation for the business of hospitality. “Our B.S. in Hospitality Management brings together the fundamentals of customer service, talent management and marketing all of the services involved in today’s broad and diverse hospitality industry,” said Rebecca Murdock, Dean of the Bellevue University College of Business, “and provides students with the business framework they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.” According to a 2018 industry analysis by Deloitte, travel and tourism is one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors and now account for more than 10 percent global Gross Domestic Product and 2017 industry bookings of $1.6 trillion make it one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in the world. Dean Murdock noted that the University’s Hospitality Management Degree consists of 36 general education credits, 51 elective credits and 40 major credits. “Because the program is based online, students can stay employed in their current work or family situations and complete their studies without leaving their local community” Dean Murdock said. Interested students can obtain more information from Bellevue University Relationship Manager Kerri Brown on the SUNY Jamestown Community College campus at 716.338.1400 or kerri.brown@bellevue.edu. Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 50,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top militaryfriendly and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Robert H. Jackson Center Seeking Applications for Teacher Fellows The Robert H. Jackson Center is seeking qualified applicants for its upcoming Teacher Fellowship Program. The program will run from Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY, with additional programming at Chautauqua Institution, Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant, and surrounding local organizations. The Teacher Fellow Program seeks to engage educators in designing creative projects, such as lesson plans and/or outreach projects about Robert H. Jackson. Using lectures, the Jackson Center Archives, and other mediums, teachers will create meaningful and engaging lessons through the relevance of Justice Jackson’s body of work. These lessons will inspire children to discuss and reflect on the universal principles of equality, fairness and justice that were apparent in the life and achievements of Robert H. Jackson. Interested certified elementary or secondary level educators teaching in Western New York or Northwest Pennsylvania with at least three years of classroom experience that are scheduled to teach during the 2019 – 2020 school year are invited to apply to the Teacher Fellow Program. Instructions on how to apply can be found at roberthjackson.org/teacher-fellows/ or by calling 716483-6646. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 1, 2019. This program is made possible through The Cummins Foundation, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, and the generosity of our donors. The Robert H. Jackson Center is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that envisions a global society where the universal principles of equality, fairness and justice prevail. The Center invites and engages students of all ages, scholars, educators, national officials and international dignitaries to analyze contemporary issues of peace and justice through the lens of Justice Jackson’s body of work.
CLN Accepting Nominations for Leaders of the Year The Chautauqua Leadership Network is now accepting nominations for Leaders of the Year. If you know of an individual (CLN member or non-member) or organization whose activities have further the vision and mission of the Chautauqua Leadership Network, nominate them for a CLN Leadership Award. Nominations are due on May 1, 2019. The award will be presented at CLN’s Annual Leadership Award Program on Tuesday morning, August 13, 2019. Submit your nomination of an individual or business online CLN 2019 Leaders of the Year Nomination Form Award categories include: CLN Leader of the Year This award is presented to an individual or organization who leads, inspires, and engages other members of their community for the betterment of Chautauqua County. CLN Community Development Leader Award This award is presented to an individual or organization who demonstrates an ongoing and deep commitment to community development by providing meaningful service or learning opportunities.
CLN Volunteer Leader Award This award is presented to an individual who as an active volunteer has demonstrated outstanding volunteer leadership by contributing their time and talent at either the local or the county level. CLN Student Leader(s) Award This award is presented to a student (kindergarten through college) who has distinguished him or herself through service to their school and the community. This individual or group of students have demonstrated excellence, leadership, scholarship, personal integrity, and dedication to their school. If the nomination form does not open in your browser, please cut and paste the following URL in your browser’s address bar. https://chautauqualeadershipnetwork.wufoo.com/forms/ qnk1z10qxs3fu/ All information is confidential. Nominations will be reviewed by the Leaders of the Year Committee and recommendations presented to the CLN Board of Directors. Please direct questions to: kyoung@chautauqualeadership.org or Katie Young at 716.338.1555
Update to the Vineyard Improvement Program By Kim Knappenberger Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Regional Grape Program announces an update to the Vineyard Improvement Program. The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is cooperating with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to provide leadership for a program offering matching funds to remove unwanted Concord vineyards and return the land for other agricultural uses. This program is available to owners of Concord vineyards in Chautauqua, Niagara, Erie, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Steuben, Schuyler, Tompkins, Chemung, Tioga, Broome, Chenango and Delaware Counties. As of late last week we are now able to award up to $3,000 per acre. It is still a matching grant that offers reimbursement of 50% of expenses to remove unwanted Concord vineyards and 25% of expenses to replant that acreage back to an agricultural commodity (perennial crops of vines or trees - the replant money does not reimburse seed cost). The change comes in the total reimbursement allowed per acre. Previously it could not exceed $1,500 per acre for both removal and replant. Now the cap is set at $3,000 per acre: $1,500 for removal plus $1,500 for replant. The total reimbursement for each project still cannot exceed $50,000 and the vineyard must be at least one acre in size. This program is applicable to commercial or abandoned Concord vineyards in the above counties and can include live or dead vines. So if you, or someone you know, have a Concord vineyard that is in a poor site, is in disrepair, or just isn’t commercially viable, you can visit www.lergp.com and click the Vineyard Improvement Program button. This will give you more information as well as lead you to the application. The application asks general information about the owner and the vineyard, and also requires that a budget for removal and a business plan explaining how this will benefit the landowner be uploaded to justify expenses.
Upon receipt of the application a member of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program will schedule a site visit to verify the vineyard and take some photos prior to the removal. Again after the site has been replanted to the desired agricultural crop, there will be another site visit to ensure that the land has been returned to agricultural use. Once all receipts have been submitted from the project and have been approved, one check will be written for all of the reimbursable costs. If you have visited the website and still have questions or need assistance developing a budget for the project or a business plan, please contact the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory. The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is a cooperative effort between Cornell and Penn State Universities; the participating Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara and Cattaraugus Counties in New York and Erie County in Pennsylvania; and participating industry partners National Grape Cooperative (Welch’s), Constellation Brands and Walkers Fruit Basket. The LERGP extension team provides research-based educational programming for commercial grape growers throughout the year at venues across the Lake Erie grape belt. For more information on LERGP, call 716-792-2800 or visit our website at http://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/ Photo Caption: Vineyard with poor drainage The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua
County (CCE-Chautauqua). CCE-Chautauqua is a community based educational organization, affiliated with Cornell University, Chautauqua County Government, the NYS SUNY system, and the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Dairy Princesses Prepare for Pageant with Potluck Paint Night by Heather Gregory, EFNEP Nutrition Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County and Chautauqua County Dairy Promotions Committee Chair Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is pleased to announce the upcoming Dairy Princess Pageant to be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Bemus Point United Methodist Church, in conjunction with the Dairy of Distinction Awards Program. Candidates for dairy princess must be 16 years of age and connected to the dairy industry or sponsored by a dairy farm. To help kick off preparations for this event, the Chautauqua County Dairy Promotions Committee recently hosted a paint night for their annual Meet & Greet, where paint, crockpots and princesses filled the Frank Bratt Ag Center in Jamestown. Danielle Marie Keith, owner of Prickly Pear Home Decor and Crafts, of Sherman led more than 30 participants in creating four different designs. The Chautauqua County Dairy Princess spends her year traveling around the county speaking to any groups interested in learning more about our dairy industry and the importance of dairy products in our diets. She is available to visit classrooms and speak to youth groups as well. Along with her court of ambassadors, who live all over the county, the princess also appears in parades and hosts “ReFuel with Chocolate Milk” events for sports groups and events throughout Chautauqua County. Ashley Haskins, 2018-2019 Chautauqua County Dairy Princess, spoke to the group about her fun year promoting milk and dairy products. She also shared details about her recent experiences participating in the New York State Dairy Princess Pageant. Haskins’ was honored with an award for her attractive scrapbook at the event, which is held each year in Liverpool, NY. Sophia Woodis, 2018-2019 Alternate Chautauqua County Dairy Princess, also spoke to the group about her dairy promotion activities over the past year. Woodis has been an ambassador on the court for several years. Serving as alternate princess provides a tremendous opportunity to develop public speaking and interpersonal communications skills, before officially taking on the role of dairy princess. During the Meet and Greet, current court and committee members participated in a “dairy product dip” contest. Several different dip recipes, all incorporating at least one dairy product, were presented and tasted by all in attendance. The dishes were voted on, and the winning recipe will be served at the upcoming dairy princess pageant in May. A caramel-apple dip, prepared by Heather Woodis of Dewittville, who serves as the promotions committee booking chair, was the contest winner. The cost to attend the 2019-2020 Chautauqua County Dairy Princess Pageant and Dairy of Distinction Awards program on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Bemus Point United Methodist Church is $12 per person. A milk punch reception begins at 6:30 pm, followed by a catered dinner by Classic Occasions at 7:00 pm. Reservations are due by April 22, 2019 and can be made by calling RoJan Kilmer at (716) 640-6633. Plan to join us for an evening to celebrate our dairy industry recognizing our dairy princesses, dairy ambassadors and our local Dairy of Distinction farms. The Agriculture Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCEChautauqua) in line with the County’s 20/20 Comprehensive Plan.
CCE-Chautauqua is a community based educational organization, affiliated with Cornell University, Chautauqua County Government, the NYS SUNY system, and the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, call 716664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/ chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
The Ag Literacy Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCEChautauqua) in line with the County’s 20/20 Comprehensive Plan. CCE-Chautauqua is a community based educational organization, affiliated with Cornell University, Chautauqua County Government, the NYS SUNY system, and the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities
The Chautauqua County Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors share their creative crafts painted at the Meet & Greet Night in preparation for the Dairy Princess Pageant to be held May 3, 2019 in Bemus Point, NY.
AG Literacy Week Success: 4,000 students
learn about agriculture and farmers markets
By Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program is dedicated to providing opportunities for the public to interact with our local agriculture industry. In celebration of National Agriculture Week (March 18th – March 22nd), area elementary students were able to participate in the New York Agricultural Literacy Week, locally coordinated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County.
Photo Caption: CCE Chautauqua 4-H Educator, Molly Brown, reads to students at Fredonia Elementary.
Learn About the Wonders of Woodland Wildflowers at Audubon’s First Friday Lunch Bunch, April 5 Wildflower expert Becky Nystrom will share her passion and enthusiasm for forest flowers at the First Friday Lunch Bunch at Audubon Community Nature Center on Friday, April 5, at 11 a.m. “Wonders of Woodland Wildflowers” will help you become better acquainted with local wildflowers as the long gray winter ends. The forest will soon brighten with spring flowers that bloom and go to seed so quickly that often no one notices how many flowers there are. Nystrom is a mostly retired biology professor from Jamestown Community College who has shared her enthusiasm for the environment with students for years. You are invited to bring a brown bag lunch and relax afterward in the company of the speaker and fellow participants. The fee for attending is $8 or $6 for Nature Center members. Walk-ins are welcome. Registrations are accepted through Thursday, April 4, by call (716) 569-2345 during business hours or going online to auduboncnc.org/programs and clicking “Current Schedule.” Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. To learn more, call (716) 5692345 during business hours or visit auduboncnc.org. Photo caption: Becky Nystrom will present “Wonders of Woodland Wildflowers” at Audubon Community Nature Center’s First Friday Lunch Bunch on April 5. As the long gray winter ends, take this opportunity to become better acquainted with local wildflowers like this white trillium.
Learn How to Start an Apple Orchard, Saturday, April 6, at Audubon Audubon Community Nature Center is presenting a second workshop on apples and orchards on Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to noon. “Starting from Scratch” will cover what you need to know before you ever plant a tree. Starting an apple grove is much different than inheriting one. In this class Al Yelvington, and possibly others, will walk you through the steps to take and the things to consider right from the beginning. Come dressed for the weather, as a portion of this class will be outside. Look for other related offerings throughout the year. Al Yelvington is a transplant to the area after retiring from 33 years in the Coast Guard. He started his cider orchard, Happy Dog Farm outside Russell, Pa., to provide juice specifically for hard cider makers. He recently completed his degree in the Virginia Tech Online Masters in Agriculture and Life Sciences (OMALS), focusing on pest and weed management. Happy Dog Farm includes a community cider mill that is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Enrollment is limited. The fee for the program is $16 or $12 for Nature Center members. Paid reservations are required by Thursday, April 4, 2019, and can be made by calling (716) 569-2345 during business hours or going online to auduboncnc.org/ programs and clicking on “Current Schedule.” Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. To learn more, call (716) 5692345 or visit the Programs page at auduboncnc.org. Photo caption: Audubon Community Nature Center is presenting “Apples and Orchards: Starting from Scratch” on Saturday morning, April 6. This is an opportunity to learn everything you need to know to create your own apple orchard.
Tuesday, April 16, Learn About Audubon Summer Backpacking Adventure for Your Kids Would your child love to go on a backpacking trip with their age mates? Backpacking is a fun, outdoor adventure that can also increase confidence, teach responsible choices and connect with the natural world. Audubon Community Nature Center is offering an opportunity for him/her to do just that on the Backpacking Adventure this summer. On Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30, you can learn about this supervised program for kids ages 12-14. This session will give you more information about what the camp covers including activities,
gear, skill-building, and risk management. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and assess if this program is right for your child(ren). Reservations are required by Thursday, April 11. They can be made by calling (716) 569-2345 during business hours or going online to AudubonCNC.org/programs and clicking “Current Schedule.” The session is free. To learn more about Audubon and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345 during business hours, visit AudubonCNC.org, or find Audubon Community Nature Center on Facebook. Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., and Warren, Pa. The three-story Nature Center building contains interactive displays, a collection of live animals, and the Blue Heron Gift Shop. Building hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m. The 600-acre wetland preserve with its exhibit of Liberty, the non-releasable Bald Eagle, can be visited from dawn until dusk daily. Depending on the weather and the season, you can enjoy the native tree arboretum, gardens, picnic area, and natural play space and use the more than five miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, or cross country skiing.
Photo caption: Audubon Community Nature Center is planning a Backpacking Adventure this summer for kids ages 12-14. You can learn everything you need to know about this special opportunity at an information session on Tuesday evening, April 16. Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways.
Junior Achievement Open House May 1 at Fredonia Technology Incubator Representatives from Chautauqua County schools and businesses are invited to join us to learn more about JA’s initiatives in the county and how to get involved! Junior Achievement will hold an open house from 4-6pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Refreshments will be
provided. Please RSVP to Rebecca Johnson at Junior Achievement by April 23rd: rjohnson@jawny.org or(716) 853-1381 ext. 217.
Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs Monthly Luncheon The Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs Monthly Luncheon will be held Thursday, April 11, from Noon-1pm at the Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect Street, Fredonia. This luncheon will consist of formalizing NCYP's committee structure as well as planning events and outreach. Lunch will be provided. This event is open to all young professionals. We encourage you to bring a friend.
Welcome Spring, A Taste of Germany, May Wine Estate Dinner Featuring Guest Chef Edward Work
Johnson Estate Winery is launching a new series of dinners to feature locally-grown produce and the talents of local chefs. We begin this series with a German-inspired menu - created by Guest Chef Edward Work for our upcoming May Wine Dinner on April 13th. You may have heard us say before that our "Germanic" microclimate permits us to excell at growing Germanic grapes, such as Riesling. Germany's spring "white-wine-punch" traditions inspired Johnson Estate's Winemaker, Jeff Murphy, to create our sparkling May Wine, flavored with the woodland herb, sweet woodruff ("Waldmeister" or "master of the wood"). And we continue to strive to educate ourselves about Germany's wine traditions - the photo below was taken on our visit to the Black Forest near the Moselle River in 2014. We are working on the dinner's wine pairings now - to include the new release of our May Wine as well as other special vintages. We hope that you can join us! Please make your reservations online by April 10th. $65/person includes all wines and gratuities. The evening starts with appetizers in the Tasting Room followed by wines paired with a multi-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef, Edward Work of the Heirloom Restaurant (Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution).
Opening Weekend set to kick off 2019 season at Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen International is making final preparations to kick off the 2019 season in style during Opening Weekend, this coming April 6-7. The event marks the first weekend that the track opens its gates and provides fans with a unique opportunity to experience the iconic 3.4-mile circuit firsthand. On both Saturday and Sunday, for just $25 per vehicle, attendees can experience the twists and turns of the full Grand Prix road course for three paced laps from the driver’s seat of their own vehicles behind an official WGI pace vehicle. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Watkins Glen International’s R.A.C.E. Foundation, which supports local community organizations – especially those assisting underserved youth populations in the Watkins Glen area. “Opening Weekend is a great way to begin the season here at Watkins Glen International,” WGI President Michael Printup said. “We are excited to host some of the best racing in the world again this year, and it all begins with a day benefitting the RACE Foundation. We look forward to seeing the best fans in motorsports back again at the track next weekend.” The mission of R.A.C.E. is to meet the needs of local underserved populations with a focus on youth-oriented support. The foundation uses a backing of a close-knit community to foster meaningful fundraising efforts, while leaning on support from the international racing family. More information on the foundation is available at www.TheGlen.com. Festivities kick off on Friday, April 5th, with the 15th annual Toyota Green Grand Prix, a showcase of motoring technology that aims for a cleaner environment. On Saturday morning, April 6th, the Arc of Schuyler, a non-profit organization providing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is holding a 3.4-mile run, or one-mile walk on the track. To register, visit www.arcgrandprixrun.com. Looking ahead, the IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen and the SVRA Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix headline a season schedule full of the world’s most talented drivers, hottest cars and most competitive races motorsport has to offer. Located within five (5) hours (~300 miles) of 25% of the US population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, three-times voted “Best NASCAR Track” by readers of USA Today. Keep up with The Glen on Facebook and Twitter. For tickets, camping, and additional information, call 1-866 -461-RACE or visit www.theglen.com.
Westfield Wine Bottle 2019 Join the fun as the Westfield-Barcelona Community Chamber of Commerce celebrates our region’s grape and wine industries in 2019! As the new year begins the Chamber is in the workshop, cutting the shape of a large wine bottle for this year’s community-wide decorating contest. Wine bottle blanks are available for purchase by businesses, non-profits, and individuals. The blanks are 4-feet high and will be delivered in February or March. The cost is $20 per blank and they can be decorated using any medium you like. They must be weatherproof (marine varnish is best) and weighted with the weight incorporated into the design. Decorated bottles are kept in secret until they are rolled out to their specified location on Friday, June 7, in time for the opening First Friday of the summer season. Bottle locations will be included on a map and visitors and residents can vote for their favorites, with prizes to be awarded in July, August, and September. For more information or to reserve a bottle cutout, please contact WestfieldBarcelona Community Chamber Coordinator Sue Poster at (248) 830-6058 or sposter@chautauquachamber.org.
Give the card that supports local business. Call the Chamber at (716) 366-6200 or (716) 484-1101 to learn more.
www.chautauquachamber.org 10785 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, NY 14048 (716) 366-6200 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 (716) 484-1101