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Audubon Celebrating “Three Sons of Cuba” in Tropicana Room, Tuesday, November 14

Submitted by Audubon Community Nature Center
Wednesday, October 25th, 2017, 11:20am
Audubon Celebrating “Three Sons of Cuba” in Tropicana Room, Tuesday, November 14

Jamestown, NY – The Tropicana Room of the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum will be the setting for an evening of tribute, remembrance, and authentic Cuban fare and libation sponsored by Audubon Community Nature Center.

“In Celebration of Three Sons of Cuba: Desi Arnaz, Alberto Rey, and Reuben Hernandez” will be Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

Originally conceived by Audubon supporter Kathleen Johnson for Audubon’s recent OctoberFEAST auction, the event begins at 6 p.m. with welcome drinks of mojitos or cuba libres.

A docent tour of the museum will emphasize Desi Arnaz, the Cuban-born American actor, musician, and television producer. Arnaz is best known for his role as “Ricky Ricardo” in “I Love Lucy”, one of the most popular shows ever on television, in which he starred with his Jamestown-born wife, Lucille Ball.

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Great Blue Heron Chainsaw Sculpture at Audubon till Saturday, November 4

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Tuesday, October 24th, 2017, 10:50am
Great Blue Heron Chainsaw Sculpture at Audubon till Saturday, November 4

Jamestown, NY – You only have a brief opportunity to view the amazing chainsaw sculpture of a Great Blue Heron now residing in the lobby of Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC).

Artist Vince Liuzzo started the carving during the Monarch Butterfly Festival in August with the intention that it would be used as a fundraiser for Audubon.

The Great Blue Heron has long been associated with ACNC, making it an easy choice for the sculpture that was completed earlier this month. It will be on display in the Nature Center lobby until Saturday, November 4 – Birds of Prey Day – when a drawing will determine its new owner. 

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Rural Outreach Center Wins SOPHi Award for Community Impact

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Thursday, October 19th, 2017, 2:25pm
Rural Outreach Center Wins SOPHi Award for Community Impact

The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) in East Aurora, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting, empowering and elevating the impoverished rural population in southern Erie County and surrounding areas, received a SOPHi Award for Community Impact on Oct. 13 from the Population Health Collaborative. The awards ceremony was held at Buffalo RiverWorks.

The Spotlight on Population Health (SOPHi) event is an annual celebration of organizations across the eight counties of Western New York that focus on population health. Through the awards ceremony, Population Health Collaborative hopes to educate the local community about the great work being done around the region and possibly create new collaborations.

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Land Conservancy Seeks Donations to Create Owens Falls Trails System

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017, 12:51pm
Land Conservancy Seeks Donations to Create Owens Falls Trails System

The Western New York Land Conservancy needs help from the community to complete a walking trail system at their newest preserve, The Owens Falls Sanctuary. The trail was designed by nationally-renowned firm Tahawus Trails. With two beautiful waterfalls, a deep ravine and acres of mature forest, the sanctuary is incredibly ecologically important. The Land Conservancy needs to raise at least another $25,000 by Nov. 15 to create the first section of the walking trail system so the preserve can be opened to the public as soon as possible.

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Audubon Updates Facilities With Community Support

Submitted by Audubon Community Nature Center
Tuesday, October 10th, 2017, 11:48am
Audubon Updates Facilities With Community Support

Jamestown, NY – Audubon Community Nature Center is grateful to several groups for some facilities updates that were seriously needed.

The Maintenance Building, which turned 20 years old this year, was in need of a new roof. This project was made possible by a grant from the Edwin L. Danielson Community Service Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.

Furnaces and air conditioners that were installed over 25 years ago also needed to be replaced. Several improvements, including upgrading HVAC ductwork, are being accomplished thanks to the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, the Lenna Foundation, and the Northern Allegheny Conservation Association.

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Audubon’s October 21 Auction Features Unusual Opportunities

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Thursday, October 5th, 2017, 10:25am
Audubon’s October 21 Auction Features Unusual Opportunities

Jamestown, N.Y. – Distinctive dining, professional sports, outdoor adventures, delightful handcrafted items – if any of these sound appealing, you won’t want to miss OctoberFEAST, Audubon Community Nature Center’s annual dinner and auction.

This year’s evening of fun, friendship, and giving will be Saturday, October 21, at the Nature Center.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for viewing live auction prizes, bidding on the silent auction, and visiting the cash bar.

During the six o’clock hour will be a delicious dinner that is sure to please vegans and omnivores alike.  As new specials are delivered to tapas food stations, you can eat as you wander throughout the building or fill your plate and take a comfy seat where you can enjoy the gorgeous fall scenery.

Jovial banter between the two board member auctioneers, John Beard and Nate Welker, guarantee an entertaining live auction from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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Audubon Community Nature Center Recognizes Thousands of Volunteer Hours, Installs New Board Members

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Monday, October 2nd, 2017, 9:33pm
Audubon Community Nature Center Recognizes Thousands of Volunteer Hours, Installs New Board Members

Jamestown, NY – “The History Begins With You” was the theme for the Annual Dinner and Volunteer Recognition that celebrated Audubon Community Nature Center’s 60th anniversary year. 

The event opened with a social time in the Fireplace Room followed by a delicious buffet dinner featuring food locally produced and prepared by 3 C’s Catering.

President Ruth Lundin shared a Year in Review that described the positive energy generated by the new brand, strong finances, and grounds in the best shape ever. Initiatives of the last three years have brought new programming and increased visibility, expanding Audubon’s efforts in Warren, northern Chautauqua County, and Randolph, and working with Jamestown Public Schools on programs for the new Universal Pre-Kindergarten for 3 year olds (UPK3). The exciting news for next year is the addition of another educator who will assist with the expanded school programming, special events, and public programming.

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