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Reg Lenna, Comedy Center to launch Memory Cafes

Memory Cafes help people living with dementia socialize more. And now two cafes are launching in Jamestown - The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and The National Comedy Center. Reg Lenna Director of Marketing and Communication Len Barry said the Memory Cafe at the Reg is a free respite and ...

Seniors note upcoming February events

The Dunkirk Senior Center will be holding a Super Bowl Party on Saturday, Feb. 8. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will consist of a hot dog, chips, dips and dessert. The cost of the party is $5. Tickets are available in the Senior Center Office. Big Bingo will be Wednesday, Feb.12. Doors open ...

Coming up…

MONDAY, JAN. 27 Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary. SUNY Fredonia Alumni Fireside Chat honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. SUNY Fredonia, ...

County history today

Jan. 24 — 1900: Jamestown Gas Co.announced plans to cease operations as natural gas became the dominant energy source. — 1953: Roger Tory Peterson Day was celebrated in Jamestown, honoring the renowned naturalist and ornithologist. — 2011: The main lodge at Cockaigne ski resort ...

County history this week

Jan. 22 — 1880: The village of Lakewood officially received its name, becoming the first location in the world with this designation. Previously, it was called Lake View and Cowings. — 1934: City College (a precursor to Jamestown Community College) held its first night class, laying the ...

County history this week

Jan. 19 — 1870: Counterfeiters were discovered operating in the area of Panama Rocks, adding to the site’s lore as a place of mystery and intrigue. — 1960: Elizabeth Packard, widow of J. Ward Packard of the Packard Motor Company, passed away. The couple were renowned philanthropists ...