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Rise and shine, Chautauqua County!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Lucas West on The Voice, make your own beaded houseplant, and The Simon & Garfunkel Story + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Chautauqua County protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Help to stay independent: Chautauqua County’s Office for Aging Services and NY Connects partner with NYS Office for the Aging to connect residents with care and caregiver support through a No Wrong Door system — see how to access services.
New pavement and drainage fixes: Silver Creek’s DOT project is expected to start in mid-March, weather permitting, upgrading about 100 sidewalks and ramps to ADA standards at Main Street and Central Avenue, finishing around Thanksgiving — see what’s planned and when.
From conservatory to spotlight: Fresh off a standout blind audition, SUNY Fredonia senior Lucas West earned a spot on NBC’s The Voice, with coaches including John Legend interested. Chautauqua County is cheering him on — learn about his training and coaches.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Sauce game strong: At Pizza Village, wings come your way: crispy, sauced to taste with hot honey, lemon pepper, butter garlic, and more, plus proper blue cheese, celery, and carrots on the side. When the craving hits, expect reliable crunch and bold flavor every time.
Handmade suds, zero fuss: Chautauqua Soap Co.turns your shower shelf into a tiny spa with small-batch soaps, crackling wood-wick candles, and simple, skin-kind ingredients. When winter leaves you parched, lather up, breathe something cozy, and let the bathroom feel a little fancier with zero pretense.
Lakefront fairways, anyone? Shorewood Country Club pairs a classic parkland layout with breezy Lake Erie views, making local rounds feel like a true reset. When weather turns, the clubhouse delivers relaxed energy with plenty of comfort. Golf feels unfussy and refreshing, whether you’re chasing birdies or simply soaking in the shoreline.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
😂 Memory Cafe: One Laugh at a Time @ National Comedy Center | Monday (3/2) at 10:00 AM – On the first Monday, Comedy Center hosts a free Memory Café for folks living with dementia or Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, mixing relaxed exhibits with chuckles. Revisit I Love Lucy, Carson, and Laugh-In, then gather in Karaoke Lounge for refreshments and company. Space is limited.
🏰 Medieval Meet and Make @ Prendergast Library | Tuesday (3/3) at 4:30 PM – Craving a low-key craft circle with a medieval twist? Bring your current project or past masterpiece, whether embroidery, woodworking, brewing, or calligraphy, and trade tips with history buffs, garb optional. Open to all, turkey legs forbidden per venue rules, so pop in or settle in.
✂ “Pajama Party” Scrapbooking Retreat @ Chautauqua Suites Hotel | Thursday (3/5) at 10:00 AM – Permission to live in pajamas granted. It’s an all-inclusive scrapbooking retreat with a hotel room, breakfasts, dinners, an 8-foot table, Wi-Fi, coffee, games, and a goodie bag. $225 double occupancy, zero pressure, just photo ops, friendly challenges, and glorious paper chaos.
🌿 Make Your Own Beaded Houseplant @ Myers Memorial Library | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Finally, a houseplant you can’t kill. Head to Myers Memorial Library to bead your own leafy friend, perfect for anyone who’s drowned a succulent, dodged a watering can, or just wants a low-maintenance pop of green. Ages 10+, materials are limited, so register.
🐾 Reading with Animals @ Lakewood Memorial Library | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Bring the kids or grandkids to story time with a furry co-host, courtesy of Chautauqua County Humane Society. Maybe a puppy, a kitty, or a bunny, plus a sweet read, a take-home craft, and just enough chaos to justify coffee after.
🥩 Meat Raffle and Black Widow Duo @ Post 1286 American Legion | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – The Lakewood Legion is hosting a double header, a Sons of the Legion meat raffle followed by the Black Widow Duo. Come for the steaks, stay for the tunes, and if you are not a member, they will sign you in. Bragging rights included.
🎸 The Simon & Garfunkel Story @ Reg Lenna Center For The Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – If you still hum The Sound of Silence while folding laundry, skip the couch and catch this concert-style theater show. It traces Simon and Garfunkel from Tom & Jerry to the split, then the goosebump Central Park reunion, with tunes, nostalgia, and zero algorithm.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Chautauqua County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 33°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 33. East wind around 3 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 2 to 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 41°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 72%
Rain likely after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
This 2,164 sq. ft., 3-bed, 2-bath ranch sits on a double lot in a great neighborhood, delivering room to stretch. High ceilings and hardwoods anchor generous living and family rooms with picture windows. A formal dining room shows off a built-in china cabinet. The dry full basement begs for recreation space, and the two-car garage adds a bonus office-ready room.
Take a peek inside →
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