Erie Cattaraugus County Community Source 2/3/23

Scholarship Available for Students Formerly in Foster Care

Dunkirk, N.Y., January

25, 2023- Reverend Clifford

K. Cliver and his sister Lucy Cliver Sumsky grew up as foster children. In 2015, Rev. Cliver established the Reverend Clifford K. Cliver and Lucy Cliver Sumsky Scholarship to provide financial assistance for higher education to adults who, like them, spent time in the foster care system as a child.

Rev. Cliver said of the scholarship, “Together, we wanted to increase the resources given to students who have been in foster care, as it is vital to their well-being and improving their opportunities.” He created the scholarship to help those who have spent time in the foster care system reach their full potential by empowering them with educational skills and the tools they need to succeed.

The Reverend Clifford K. Cliver and Lucy Cliver Sumsky Scholarship is awarded annually without regard to the student’s financial circumstances. Graduates from a school district within Chautauqua County who have spent time in foster care during any period in their youth are eligible to apply. Applicants must also be at least 17 years old and be currently attending or accepted to a university, college, or trade school.

Opera House Presents Encore of Jack Absolute Flies Again

To download an application or learn more about this scholarship, please visit nccfoundation.org/cliver-scholarship. Return completed applications with the required essay by April 1, 2023 to NCCF, 212 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 14048, or fax to 716-366-3905. Questions should be directed to scholarship coordinator Michele Starwalt-Woods at 716-366-4892 or scholarships@nccfoundation.org.

Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested more than $20 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership and community collaborations. The NCCF is a tax-exempt charitable organization inherently committed to enhancing the northern Chautauqua community and encouraging local philanthropy. As a nationally accredited community foundation, the NCCF has proven compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, demonstrating integrity, equity, accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in meeting the needs of its community. For more information on the NCCF, visit www.nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.

FREDONIA – The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present an encore presentation of the ribald comedy, Jack Absolute Flies Again, from London’s National Theatre, on Sat, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m., as part of its Stage On Screen Series. The production’s original presentation in November was impacted by the winter storm; this is an encore screening, graciously permitted by National Theatre Live.

From the writers of One Man, Two Guvnors, this hilarious new play is set in 1940s British summertime. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to rejoin his fearless young squadron at RAFB Fontwell. Once back on British soil, Jack is shocked to find his old flame, Lydia, on the base. He sets his sights on winning her heart, but with turbulence and hilarity never far away, his advances quickly turn to anarchy.

Captured live at the National Theatre in London, Emily Burns directs this spectacularly entertaining new version of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals Called this year’s big, blockbuster comedy from the National Theatre, Jack Absolute Flies Again is a hilarious wartime farce, with plenty of heart. London’s Daily Mail calls it “a snortingly good, crowd-pleasing comedy.”

The Evening Standard deems it an “uproarious mix of filth, derring-do and romance.”

The production runs approximately three hours; and patrons should consider it to have the equivalent of an R rating.

SUNY Fredonia Professor Emeritus Dr. James Ivey and Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus Tom Loughlin discuss this show and its origins in restoration comedy, in Episode 2.10 of the Opera House podcast, Notes From the Aisle Seat, which can be heard at https://aisleseat.podbean.com/ and nearly everywhere podcasts are heard.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Opera House Box Office or by phone at 716-679-1891, Tuesday-Friday, 12-4:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online anytime at www.fredopera. org. The Stage on Screen Series is sponsored by Dr. James M. & Marcia Merrins.

For this production, the Opera House is equipped with assistive listening headsets for the hearing-impaired. Simply request one from any usher or Opera House staff member.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is a member-supported not-for-profit performing arts center with a mission to “present the performing arts for the benefit of our community and region … providing access to artistic diversity … and high quality programming at an affordable price.” It is located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.

Scholarships Available for Adult Students

Dunkirk, N.Y., January 26, 2023 - The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is home to over 200 individual scholarship funds. While many are for eligible high school seniors, there are also scholarships available for adults returning to college to complete their education or attending for the first time. Three scholarships that can help adult students reach their educational goals are the Chadwick Bay NYS Women Inc, Scholarship, the Ruth C. Stacy Counselor Scholarship, and the Benson-Cash Family Scholarship.

The Chadwick Bay NYS Women Inc. Scholarship is available to women currently enrolled in college. NYS Women Inc.’s mission is “to build powerful women personally, professionally, and politically.” The scholarship builds on their vision “to make a difference in the lives of working women” and helps to fulfill the mission. Eligible applicants should have completed one semester of college with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicants are asked to submit an essay outlining their educational goals. Visit nccfoundation.org/ cb-scholarship for more information.

Dr. Ruth C. Stacy of Mayville, a skilled mental health and school counselor, strongly advocated for certified, experienced counselors. Dr. Stacy established the Ruth C. Stacy Counselor Scholarship in 2007 to assist students pursuing this path. Students accepted into an accredited mental health or school counseling Master’s Degree graduate program are encouraged to apply. For additional information, visit nccfoundation.org/ stacy-scholarship.

The Benson-Cash

Family Scholarship assists adults who are currently in or have recently left the workforce and are applying for college or a trade school. Students may be changing jobs, retraining in their current position, looking to advance, or starting a new career path. Visit nccfoundation.org/ bensoncash-scholarship for more information on this scholarship.

Completed scholarship applications should be returned to the NCCF by April 1, 2023. Applications can be submitted by mail to NCCF, 212 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 14048, or faxed to 716366-3905. For a complete list of scholarships available through NCCF, visit nccfoundation. org/scholarshipshome. Contact Michele Starwalt-Woods, Scholarship Coordinator, with questions or for more information: scholarships@ nccfoundation.org or 716366-4892.

Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested more than $20 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership and community collaborations. The NCCF is a tax-exempt charitable organization inherently committed to enhancing the northern Chautauqua community and encouraging local philanthropy. As a nationally accredited community foundation, the NCCF has proven compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, demonstrating integrity, equity, accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in meeting the needs of its community. For more information on the NCCF, visit www. nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts invites the public to

more movie showings. It showcased films and live events through 1956. That year saw Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz return to Jamestown to premiere their film Forever Darling at the theater.

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts begins a yearlong celebration of the Palace Theater’s 100th anniversary with a free public event, Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.

100 years to the day of the opening of the Palace Theater, the Centennial Celebration will feature an address from Executive Director Hillary Meyer, words from special guests from the community, treats for those in attendance and a free screening at 2:30 p.m. of the 2003 comedy film, School of Rock, starring Jack Black.

The Palace Theater opened on February 5, 1923 with a program featuring live music, public officials and a screening of the Lionel Barrymore film, A Face in the Fog. The theater initially operated as a vaudeville house, with Nikitas Dipson purchasing it in 1926, adding

After 25 years of showing films exclusively, the Palace had fallen into disrepair. After a noted solo concert by Harry Chapin in 1981, community members began the process of raising funds to restore the theater. The Palace Civic Center presented live performances for nearly a decade, reopening fully after it was restored in 1990. It was renamed the Reg Lenna Civic Center, honoring Reginald and Elizabeth Lenna - who provided a generous financial gift to complete the renovations. The theater continues to be the focus of programming at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts with over 60 films and 30 live events presented annually.

The Centennial Celebration will kick off a year of anniversary film screenings, live entertainment and the return of the Cash Bash fundraiser. A larger, commemorative event recognizing the Palace will take place this fall.

For more information on the Centennial Celebration and more programs, visit reglenna.com

Joanne M. Hallmark, CPA

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"Souper Bowl Saturday" Pet Adoption Day

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a special "Souper Bowl Saturday" Pet Adoption Day at its Adoption Center on Saturday, February 11 from noon to 3:00 pm. The center is located at 431 E. Chestnut Street in Dunkirk. A variety of homemade soups will be be available for purchase. Purchase your soup and take home a beautiful

soup bowl (with the LHS logo) hand-crafted by local artisan Lisa Eppolito. There will also be bread, beverage, and dessert. Lunch without the artisanal bowl is also available for purchase. Come meet some of the dogs and cats who need caring homes, while supporting the LHS and warming up with some soup! If unable to come

to LHS Open Adoption Hours (held each Saturday from noon to 3:00 pm and Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm), please call 672-1991 to arrange an appointment to see the dogs and cats awaiting adoption.

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Music can touch the heart and soul. That makes an evening watching a band play or enjoying a musical on the stage even more memorable if it occurs on Valentine’s Day. Select an intimate venue to add to the romantic ambiance of the night.

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One way to make the night more romantic is to snuggle in the back seat of a vehicle and have someone else do the driving. This also is a safer option if you plan to pop a bottle of bubbly or sip some wine while celebrating. Hiring a limousine, luxury car, horsedrawn carriage, or something similar also will require advanced reservations. However, going the extra mile can make the night memorable.

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