Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

From loss to purpose: After a reported theft over Easter weekend, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown says its 140-year-old cross has been returned and placed in the columbarium chapel as leaders stress service -- read the full story.

Principles guiding campus AI: Jamestown Community College hosted the Western New York Community College AI Consortium, bringing six regional colleges to discuss artificial intelligence. JCC also participates in New York’s Empire AI initiative -- see how campuses are implementing AI.

HUD community grant planning: Jamestown seeks input on nearly $1.4 million in housing and community funds. An online public meeting will be held Tuesday, May 12, and a public hearing Monday, May 18 -- get meeting and survey details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Creative pick-me-up: When the house feels meh and the gift stash is running on fumes, Art Cloth & Craft delivers a curated hit of color and clever finds you won’t see in the big-box aisles. Pop by this week, browse a bit, leave looking like you actually planned ahead.

Weekend brunchtime win: At Encore Jamestown, brunch is lively and linger-worthy, with creative plates and a friendly downtown vibe, ideal for easy catch-ups. When you want a little sparkle with your eggs and conversation, the morning feels like the weekend actually arrived dressed for the occasion.

Make it a movie night: Whether you’re over the endless scroll, Reg Lenna Center for The Arts serves a rotating mix of family picks, indie gems, and one-night-only screenings on its gorgeous historic stage. Slip in for a midweek escape... popcorn, plush seats, and better-than-your-living-room vibes without the pause button.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🧭 Trail Guide Training @ Audubon Community Nature Center (Jamestown) | Tuesday (4/28) at 9:00 AM – Think you know your lupine from your lichen? Brush up at this free Trail Guide Training for adult volunteers to share your love of trails; reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Trade emails for switchbacks, learn to lead without shouting, and finally put that sensible hat to work.

🍽 Dine Out for Life @ Labyrinth Press Company (Jamestown) | Thursday (4/30) at 8:00 AM – Grab a table at Labyrinth Press Co. or Brazil for an April meal that does good. Proceeds support Evergreen Health’s HIV care and services, so order dessert, feel useful, and call it community service. Dine in, takeout, solo, or with friends.

🛒 Mobile Food Market @ Sheldon Center (Jamestown) | Thursday (4/30) at 1:00 PM – If your crisper drawer resembles a science project, the Jamestown Farmers Market’s winter pop-up at JCC’s Hamilton Collegiate Center has you covered. Grab local veg, fruit, bread, meat, honey, maple syrup, and cider, and skip the fluorescent aisles. Cash, credit, FreshConnect, and SNAP/EBT welcome.

🍻 Thursday Craft & Craft’s Night @ 2 Gingers Inn (Jamestown) | Thursday (4/30) at 4:00 PM – Trade your to-do list for glue sticks at 2 Gingers Inn, where Hannah hosts a make-and-sip night with actual handcrafted cocktails. Five bucks covers the craft, no RSVP fuss, and they even want your theme ideas, because locals rarely lack opinions.

🌕 Flower Full Moon Meditation @ Crystal Roots (Jamestown) | Friday (5/1) at 6:30 PM – Flower Full Moon night means the only blackout is the poetry. We’ll strip a page down to its truth, then melt into a sound bath of crystal bowls, chimes, flutes, and drums, $25, supplies included. Bring a mat, claim a spot, exhale.

💥 Free Comic Book Day @ Chautauqua Comics (Jamestown) | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – Feel 12 again on Free Comic Book Day with a stack of free comics. Swing by for hundreds of giveaways, hourly door prizes, raffles, and a comic storage box build-off. Ace comic-book Jeopardy, free to play, for variant covers, bragging rights, and a nerdy afternoon.

🧚 All-Ages Crafting: Fairy Jars @ James Prendergast Library (Jamestown) | Saturday (5/2) at 1:30 PM – Head to the library for a little tiny real estate development, also known as fairy jars. It is free, all materials included, and all ages welcome, so bring kids, grandkids, or your inner eight-year-old, and give your imaginary tenants some tasteful sparkle. Mess contained.

This brick split-level on Jamestown's south side near Allen Park blends classic curb appeal with backyard leisure. The 3-bed, 1.5-bath plan offers an open living room with a gas fireplace, a formal dining area, and an eat-in kitchen with quartz and an island. A saltwater in-ground pool, a covered patio, a partially finished basement, and an attached garage complete it.