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Hello Chautauqua County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: National Comedy Center named best pop culture museum, turn the river green, and Audubon Lights + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Awards spotlight standout museums statewide: Jamestown’s National Comedy Center was named the nation’s best pop culture museum in USA Today’s latest Readers’ Choice Awards, with other New York museums honored, including Rochester and Buffalo — see which museums were honored.
Modernizing public safety networks: Chautauqua County received $1.9 million to upgrade emergency communications, expanding National Interoperability Channels as part of a $38 million statewide grant supporting radio tower improvements for first responders — see how funds will be used.
Rising business leaders shine: Clymer FBLA students dominated the District 13 competition at Jamestown Community College in February and will compete at the state convention in April, after top finishes against Falconer and Randolph — see who earned top honors.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
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🫶 We got your back
Veg-friendly hangout idea: Craving chill but delicious? Labyrinth Press Co. & Brazil Lounge pairs creative vegetarian and vegan plates downstairs with craft beer and an easygoing wine list upstairs. Better with a friend, a few shared dishes and whatever’s pouring turn into an easy midweek ritual.
Tune-up and trail time: Whether your winter wheels need love or you’re plotting a spring upgrade, Jamestown Cycle Shop brings the gear, service, and friendly know-how to keep you moving. From a quick spin across town to big weekend miles, we’ll tune, fit, and refresh your ride so it feels brand new.
Make it a movie night: Reg Lenna Center for The Arts keeps downtown moviegoing alive with its Movies at The Reg series, featuring recent Oscar contenders, indie gems, and the occasional throwback in a lovingly restored historic theater. Stuck in streaming limbo? Use this midweek nudge to see a film on a real screen.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🌍 First Friday: Jambo, Tanzania! @ Audubon Community Nature Center | Friday (3/6) at 11:00 AM – First Friday is going full safari as Scott Stoleson shares photos and tales from Tanzania’s savannahs, lions, zebras, hornbills, plus a peek into a Maasai village. It’s a passport-free trip led by a real-deal ornithologist, and yes, you can pack a lunch and linger after.
🌿 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.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day: Turn the River Green @ Jamestown Riverwalk | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Round up the fam and stroll the Chadakoin River Walk in Brooklyn Square to watch the river go green, this time on purpose. Expect kids games, activities, the Lucky Leprechaun working overtime, and plenty of hometown cheer without the bar stool chaos.
✨ Audubon Lights @ Audubon Community Nature Center | Friday (3/20) at 8:00 PM – After sunset, Audubon turns a half-mile trail into a glowing stroll, with luminaries, mirrored ponds, and spring peepers. Sensible-shoes nightlife awaits at the Nature Center with a fire, hot drinks, and live music; bring a flashlight, cash, and a glow trinket to track the grandkids.
🎡 Charlie’s Day Out Community Carnival @ Chautauqua Mall | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 PM – If you want the kids or grandkids to burn energy without wrecking the house, this is it. A free, second annual carnival at Chautauqua Mall with games, prizes, and sensory-friendly touches honoring Charlie and friends with disabilities. Vendors and food trucks, pay as you go.
🌷 Think Spring Home & Garden Show @ Northwest Arena | Saturday (3/28) at 10:00 AM – Think spring and stroll the Northwest Arena for Jamestown’s indoor home and garden refresh, packed with local pros for landscaping, patios, windows, hot tubs, and decor. No trinket tables, just real solutions and inspiration. If you sell shrubs or shingles, they want you.
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: 46°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 2%
Patchy fog before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northeast wind around 3 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 77%
Rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters 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.
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