Sinclairville Library To Host Telescope

Training

Thursday

SINCLAIRVILLE – “A Night with the Martz-Kohl Observatory” on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. will serve as a training session with Martz-Kohl Observatory staff for the library’s new telescope as well as an opportunity to learn about the observatory and programs it offers. The observatory has placed telescopes in local public libraries, allowing general access to portable telescopes that can be put into circulation just like a book. The goals of the program are to help foster scientific literacy, to stimulate interest in astronomy, to enable people who have never looked through a telescope the chance to experience the excitement that comes from discovery, and to provide a valuable asset for libraries. This event will be rescheduled if rain/snow is expected. The program is for school-aged children to adults. Visit the library’s website at sinclairvillelibrary.org for a full calendar of events and programs.

Next Fenton

Canteen To Be Held Saturday

The Fenton Canteen will meet Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fenton Mansion/Museum, 67 Washington St.. Veterans of all ages are welcome to attend for coffee, cookies, and camaraderie. A guided “On the Homefront” tour will be available.

Fenton To Host Book Signing Dec. 14

The Fenton History Center will welcome author Christopher Carosa on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. for a discussion and book signing.. Carosa’s fourth book in his Greater Western New York History series, History Unleashed: Lafayette’s Remarkable Tour of the Greater Western New York Region, was released recently. It follows Gen. Marquis de Lafayette on his travels through the greater Western New York region in great detail, ahead of the bicentennial, June 3-8, 2025. The book will be available for purchase at the Fenton Gift Shop and Amazon.

Kiantone

Congregational Church To Host Cantata Sunday

KIANTONE – The Kiantone Congregational Church choir will present the cantata “The Glorious Light Of Christmas” at 11 a.m. Sunday at the church. The cantata is led by choral director Betsy Dahlgren. Matthew Myers is the accompanist along with solos from members of the choir. Traditional homemade candy along with other refreshments will be served in fellowship hall following the service. The public is welcome to attend.

AMVETS Post 726 Auxiliary To Serve Dinner Dec. 15

The AMVETS Post 726 Ladies Auxiliary will be serving dinner on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the ILS Veterans Club, 364 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown. The meal is free for any guest who donates a toy with a value of $10 or more. Toys collected will be delivered to the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. The ladies will be serving rigatoni with meat sauce and a tossed salad. The meals include dessert, coffee and water. The cost of the dinner for others is $12 for adults and $5 for children aged six and under. Take-out dinners are available. The bar area opens at noon. The dinner is open to nonmembers also.