Program Guide Class Schedule
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Program Guide Class Schedule
Program Guide Class Schedule Chautauqua County Celebrates Lifelong and Vacation Learning with Chautauqua in JUNE Get ready for summer and learn a new hobby or skill during Chautauqua in June, a three-week learning festival, June 3-23, 2011, held in the tradition of lifelong learning. Learn gardening techniques like how to propagate wildflowers, tubers and perennials, how to grow mushrooms or garlic, or how to plan a cottage garden with an authentic Cotswold cottage as the classroom. Take a lesson in improving tennis strokes, or how to sail. Expand culinary talents with local foods, wines, and brews. Register for a class specifically geared towards leisure learning. The three week schedule includes themed experiences in Home and Garden Techniques, Creative and Cultural Arts, Sports and Recreation, and Culinary, Wine and Beer. Classes are held in both indoor and outdoor settings across Chautauqua County. More Vacation Learning Experiences See page 15 for additional learning opportunities and check out the following resources for additional leisure learning experiences. - Chautauqua Institution Special Studies Program—www.ciweb.org, 716-357-6348 SUNY Fredonia Lifelong Learning & Special Programs— www.fredonia.edu/lifelong, 716-673-3177 Jamestown Community College Continuing Ed—www.sunyjcc.edu/continuinged; 716-338-1005 The “What To Learn” section of Tourchautauqua.com; 866-908-4569 Chautauqua in June is a promotion of “Chautauqua County, NY—The World’s Learning Center” developed by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau with support from the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, Chautauqua Institution, Jamestown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education, SUNY Fredonia Lifelong Learning and Special Programs, Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa, the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, Johnson Estate Winery, Webb’s Resort, Camp Chautauqua, and the Chautauqua County Department of Economic Development & Planning How to Register Chautauqua In June learning vacation courses are listed in chronological order 1- Go online to http://www.tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx 2- Each course listing provides the option for online registration and payment or in some cases, phone-in registration 3- For most classes, advance registrations are required. Cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to start of class unless specified by class provider. 4- Contact the class provider directly for policy regarding walk-in registrations, and last-minute registration & payment For specific questions about course experiences, materials, etc., please phone or email the course provider directly For questions about the registration process, please call Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau at 866-908-4569. 6/3 to 6/5/2011 7 AM to 5 PM Portrait Sketching w/ Susan Wolfe REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.761.6814 or EMAIL Susan TeWinkle Wolfe has been a professional Portrait Artist for 35 years, well known for celebrity, family, animal sketches and paintings. Come spend a wonderful weekend learning how to sketch a portrait with Susan surrounded by an artful environment. Your experience to include fabulous views, interesting decor and tanta lizing cuisine all in one relaxing location. $365 tax included (Participant) $200 tax included non-participant/roommate. Hazen Manor, 9582 Hazen Road, Sherman www.hazenmanor.com 716.761.6814 reservations@hazenmanor.com 6/3/2011 9 AM to 3 PM “A Day in the Garden” Propagating Iris & Daylilies Rain Date: 6/5/2011 REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx A hands-on day in two gardens to learn propagation and care of daylilies and iris. Participants will explore day lilies in the morning at Nass Daylily Farm, followed by lunch with wine from Johnson Estate Winery. After lunch, the group will travel down the escarpment one mile to the winery, where there will be a brief demonstration of iris division and culture and again an opportunity to divide and replant iris on the farm. Trainers: Harold & Janet Nass, Owners, Nass Day Lily Farm; Jennifer Johnson, Owner, Johnson Estate Winery $50 per person includes lunch and small selection of iris tubers and daylilies. MAX: 10 participants Nass Daylily Farm, 8539 Hardscrabble Road, Westfield www.nassdaylilyfarm.com 6/3/2011 9 AM to 11:30 AM Worms ‘N Herbs! daylily@fairpoint.net REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.338.1005 JCC along with Garden Works of Western NY, LLC and the Chautauqua County Master Gardeners offers hands-on activities including creating a worm bin and herbal bags. Session I 9:15am-10:15 Plant Herbs In a Bag- harvest fresh herbs by growing herbs in bag. Session II 10:30am-11:30am DIY Worm Bin- build your own Vermicompost Bin. Items can easily be transported and enjoyed for the summer and beyond. All materials included. Trainer: Betsy Burgeson, Master Gardener program coordinator, and Adrienne Ploss, horticulturalist. $45 for both workshops, $25 for single workshop. MAX: 40 participants Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown www.sunyjcc.edu/continuinged 6/3/2011 9:30 AM to 11 AM 716.326.7572 Workshop: What Makes a Cottage Garden? 716.338.1005 grantumberger@mail.sunyjcc.edu REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.965.2798 Tour the garden and talk about the basics of cottage gardening, observing the principles in action. Hear about plants and design fundamentals most suitable for building and maintaining cottage gardens, with an emphasis on part-shade to shady conditions and flora native to the Northeast. After the workshop, Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea,and the Little House Gift Shop. Meet Lana from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Trainer: Sara Baker Michalak is a noted gardener, lecturer and author of The Garden Within $52 per person. Space is limited. REGISTER by phone only Lana’s The Little House, Forestville NY 14062 www.lanasthelittlehouse.com 716.965.2798 info@lanasthelittlehouse.com Chautauqua in June 6/3/2011 12 PM to 4 PM Wind Power: Nature’s Alternative Trainer: Dave Brunge is an expert in wind technology from Royal Wind and Solar. $25 per person. Pre-registration required. www.fredonia.edu/lifelong 716.673.3177 Sunrise Yoga Weekend 9 AM to 1 PM lifelong.learning@fredonia.edu REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.769.7852 or EMAIL A weekend get-away with a focus on Yoga instruction which will include: A 2 night stay, wine tasting, breakfast each morning, Sat. night dinner, 3 yoga classes, plus create a personalized chakra bracelet, Receive a Lake Erie Wine Country “Visit Visa” booklet. Meet the other guests at a welcome wine tasting on Fri. night. Sat. & Sun. morning begins with a Sunrise Yoga class. Energy levels will accelerate thanks to Sat. afternoon’s Yoga Dance class, followed by “Create your own Chakra Bracelet” jewelry class. Sat. dinner in Blue Heron Dining Room Trainer:Deb Phillips, CYT200, yoga teacher since ‘05, brings gentle, engaging, fun sensibility to her instruction Individual classes: $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00; 2-night stay: $199.00 per person (plus tax/gratuity) Blue Heron Inn, 10412 Main Street, Findley Lake 6/4/2011 REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.673.3177 Wind power: a green, cost saving energy alternative. Learn more about this exciting and renewable energy source and see how SUNY Fredonia uses this technology at its College Lodge. This workshop will enable participants to learn about wind energy and how to reduce their energy bills through its use. College Lodge of SUNY Fredonia, 8067 Route 380, Brocton 6/3 to 6/5/2011 Starts Fri. 5 PM Page 4 www.theblueheroninn.com 716.769.7852 Create a Fairy Garden stay@theblueheroninn.com REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.753.3100 Participants will construct a self-contained miniature (1” scale) fairy garden setting. Real soil and plants will be supplied, as well as a trellis, wheelbarrow, and bench for accents. Trainer: Heather Johnson, owner of Chautauqua Miniatures and 2 Chixx Gift Shoppe, is a local horticulturist and former head gardener for Chautauqua Institution. $120 per person, includes supplies. MAX: 12 participants Chautauqua Miniatures, 5031 West Lake Road, Mayville www.chautauquaminiatures.com 716.753.3100 minis@chautauquaminiatures.com 6/4/2011 9 AM to 1 PM Environmental Landscaping to Protect Lake Ecology REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Do you live on a waterway? Everyone impacts the watershed. Learn how to assess your lakeshore or water shed yard. Select plants to achieve objectives of creating a beautiful yard, enhancing water quality, and habitat functions that your landscaping can provide as part of a healthy watershed. Participants will learn about site conditions, characteristics and uses of various plant materials, while participating in hands-on activity to enhance the shoreline of Midway State Park on Chautauqua Lake. Trainer: Jamie Vanucchi is an instructor from the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences $10 per person MAX: NONE Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, 413 North Main St., Jamestown chautauquawatershed.org 716.664.2166 info@chautauquawatershed.org 6/4/2011 & 6/5/2011 Grape Growing,Wine Making & Wine Appreciation Boot Camp 9 AM to 2 PM REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Sat. a.m., walk through the process of selecting a grape variety, planting the vine, & constructing the trellis, plant vines in the field & observe operations in the vineyard and nursery. Lunch at Double A Vineyards. After lunch, tour Walker’s Fruit Farm & participate in a hands-on winemaking class. On Sat. evening, savor a delicious, 6-course winemaker’s dinner & wine-pairing at The Brick Room in Fredonia. On Sun., participants will take a vineyard & tank-room tour at Liberty Vineyards & Winery and a barbeque chicken picnic lunch. Trainers: Dennis & Sue Rak, grape growers & owners of Double A Vineyards, Rick Walker, winemaker & owner of Walker’s Fruit Farm; Gary Burmaster, winemaker & owner of Liberty Vineyards & Winery $130 per person. Participants will bottle and label their own bottle of wine. Includes lunch at both vineyards. MAX: 45 participants, proof of legal age required. Double A Vineyards, 10277 Christy Road, Fredonia www.libertywinery.com 716.672.4520 info@libertywinery.com Chautauqua in June 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 or 6/25 10 AM to 11 AM Page 5 REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Zumba on the Beach “Ditch the workout, Join the Party” A fun easy-to-follow Latin inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness class. Class is appropriate for beginners but experienced Zumba participants can step it up as they want. Class is right on the beach so you can lose yourself watching Lake Erie as you work out. (Held inside in case of inclement weather) Trainer: Sarah Davis is a certified Zumba instructor. $8 per person per class MAX: Unlimited Sunset Bay Beach Club, 1028 South Shore Drive, Irving www.sunsetbayusa.com 716.698.2934 kborrello@roadrunner.com 6/4/2011 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM Art in the Vineyards - En Plein Air REGISTER: PARTICIPANT: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx OBSERVER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Begin with a walk in the vineyards followed by a leisurely lunch by the pond. Then spend the afternoon taking an art class of your choice (photography, painting, or drawing). Easels and supplies will be provided for the participants. There is an observer category for those who will join us for lunch and then enjoy watching. Trainers: Thomas Annear-landscape oils; James Hoggard-photography; Elizabeth Johnson-landscape drawing and Robert Holland-contemporary watercolors. $75 per person/with art class & lunch; $25 per person/observers with lunch MAX: 2-5 participants per artist Johnson Estate Winery, 8419 West Main Road, Westfield 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 or 6/25 12 PM to 5 PM www.johnsonwinery.com 716.326.2191 Creating Albums From Altered Books jwinery@fairpoint.net REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.907.0219 Create mini-albums and art journals with altered books! Learn new scrapbooking techniques, stamping design principles and more to create one-of-a-kind, personalized memory books. Creatively transform an unused hard cover book, using art supplies, craft items, and scrapbooking techniques. Trainer: Anne Walterich, owner, is a local scrapbooking artist $40 per person. MAX: 20 participants Sunset Scrapbooks, 974 South Shore Drive, Irving www.sunsetscrapbooks.com 716.907.0219 awalterich@sunsetscrapbooks.com 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 or 6/25/2011 1 PM to 4 PM “Cocktails” Bartending Class REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Instructor: Bartender Shawn Smith has over 25 years of experience in mixology. $35 per person/per class -proof of legal required; MAX:30 Impress your friends at home as you make them fun, fruity drinks or the perfect dry martini at your next party. Come have some fun and learn how to bartend like a pro. You also get to sample your concoctions! Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill, 1028 South Shore Drive, Irving www.sunsetbayusa.com 716.698.2934 kborrello@roadrunner.com 6/4/2011 1 PM to 4 PM Walking Architectural Tour of Jamestown REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Explore the beauty and majesty of an era gone by in the “”Old North Side””, what is now Jamestown’s greater downtown. Also learn about the early businesses and people who thrived there. Meet at the parking area of the Fenton History Center. Instructor: Steve Sandberg, Principle Architect of Sandberg Kessler $15 per person. MAX: 40 participants Fenton History Center, 67 Washington Street, Jamestown www.fentonhistorycenter.org 716.664.6256 info@fentonhistorycenter.org Chautauqua in June Page 6 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 or 6/25/2011 Sunset Wine Pairing Class & Dinner 5 PM to 8 PM REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Enjoy a Lake Erie sunset and a fantastic meal while exploring regional wines. Instructors:Kelly Borello, Kyle Halstrom and the staff from Cabana Sams Sunset Bay Grill and Megan Tracy from Willow Creek Winery. $35 per person plus tax and tip. MAX: 80 Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill, 1028 South Shore Drive, Irving www.sunsetbayusa.com 716.698.2934 kborrello@roadrunner.com 6/4/2011 6 PM - 9:30 PM Winemaker’s Dinner - A Series REGISTER: SINGLE: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx COUPLES: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Jeff Murphy, winemaker at Johnson Estate, and Tony Pisicoli, owner and chef from Sapore, are planning a special five-course meal featuring local meat and produce to complement our local wines - produced from grapes from the Johnson Vineyards. Jeff & Tony’s carefully selected pairings will create a sum “greater than its parts” and will permit you to enjoy the best the region has to offer. Weather will determine whether this special evening takes place in the newly renovated tasting room after a stroll in the vineyards or in the orchard adjacent to the vineyards after a winery tour. $55.00 per person, $100/couple MAX: 20 participants Johnson Estate, 8419 West Main Road, Westfield www.johnsonwinery.com 716.326.2191 jwinery@fairpoint.net 6/4/2011 6 PM to 8 PM Workshop: Tea Tasting with Lana at The Little House REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.965.2798 Much like wine, tea is an art recognized throughout the world. In this two-hour tasting, join Lana for an insightful introduction into the complexities of tea. By sampling a range of white, green, oolong and black teas from China, Japan, Taiwan and India, you will learn how to maximize and enjoy the taste of every cup. Instructor: Lana Lewis, owner of Lana’s The Little House, is an expert in the art of tea. $32 per person. MAX: Space is limited Lana’s The Little House, Forestville www.lanasthelittlehouse.com 716.965.2798 info@lanasthelittlehouse.com 6/4/2011 8 PM to 10 PM Bach & Friends As a special preview to the Bach & Beyond Festival, the Opera House will present a screening of the two-hour documentary, Bach & Friends, by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michael Lawrence.The ukulele is just one of the surprising instruments you’ll hear in Bach & Friends, Michael Lawrence’s glorious celebration of the great master’s work in which all kinds of musicians not only play but talk about why Bach inspires them. $7.00 Adults, $6.50 Seniors and Members, $5 Students 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church Street, Fredonia 6/4/2011 9 AM to 12 PM TICKETS BY PHONE 716.679.1891 www.fredopera.org/home/bach 716.679.1891 info@fredopera.org Workshop: How to Build Your Own Solar Wood Dryer (Kiln) REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.363.6500 If woodworking is your hobby, you will find this class useful and interesting. Come discover how to build your own solar wood dryer (kiln) in your own backyard. This class will offer direction on how to build a solar wood kiln to get the maximum benefits. Rather than paying for kiln dried wood, use the sun’s energy to make your own instead! Instructor: George Pilgrim is a noted Food Scientist $25 per person. MAX: 30 participants Jamestown Community College North County, 10807 Bennett Rd., Dunkirk sunyjcc.edu/continuinged 716.363.6500 Chautauqua in June Page 7 6/5 to 6/10/2011 Roads Scholar - Elderhostel “AFSA: U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century 9 AM to 5 PM REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx A Historic Perspective. An exciting learning adventure for people 55 and over. Each program presents a topic through lecture, discussion, films or other appropriate means. Foreign Service experts will take you “”behind the scenes” on key issues including peace in the Middle East, security in Europe and obstacles to global stability posed by third-world population growth, poverty and nuclear proliferation. Instructors: Ambassadors and veteran Foreign Service officers From $337 per person (no accommodations); $887 Dble, $982 Sngle, per person includes accomm & meals The Athenaeum Hotel, 3 S. Lake Drive, Chautauqua www.roadscholar.org 877.426.8056 lpaterniti@ciweb.org 6/5 and 6/26/2011 Sunday Morning Vineyard Walk REGISTER: 9 AM to 10:30 AM Sunday 6/5: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Sunday 6/26: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Enjoy a two mile “walk about” at Johnson Estate Winery with owner Fred Johnson. Ask questions and learn about the winery industry in the vineyards, followed by a tour of the winery and light food and wine pairing. About the Trainer: Fred Johnson is a third-generation winery owner. $20 per person includes Johnson Estate hat, and light food & wine paring. MAX: 12 participants Johnson Estate Winery, 8419 W. Main Rd., Westfield 6/5 to 6/10/2011 or 6/10 to 6/12/2011 www.johnsonwinery.com Workshop: Rug Hooking Camp 716.326.2191 fsj2@msn.com REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Join us at Chautauqua Institution for “”Sheep Thrills”” a 5- day or 3-day Rug Hooking Camp. Seven national instructors (see the website) are skilled in all types of hooking primitive, wide, fine, painterly, proddy, embellish ing etc. The student may design her own piece, collaborate with her teacher on one or buy a commercial design. Open classes offer students the opportunity of individual instruction as well as general classroom discussion. Suzanne Sandvik 810-225-6228 or Ruth Webber 586-291-4542, PO Box 583, Brighton, MI 48114 Class fee $235. Deposit of $100 (USD) due at registration to hold your class. Accommodations Packages $325 to $500 Include accomm. & meals (including one special dinner buffet), beverages & fresh fruit; cheese & wine reception Sunday. Chautauqua Institution, Route 394, Chautauqua www.sheepthrills.org 810.225.6228 Sheep_thrills@comcast.net 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 or 6/26/2011 10 AM to 11 AM Yoga on the Beach REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Class held on the beach at Lake Erie increases the relaxing atmosphere! Learn to exercise using slow movements and stretching. Yoga is great for increasing flexibility and balance and relieving stress. Class will be held inside in case of inclement weather. Instructor: Sarah Davis is a certified Yoga Instructor $8.00 per person per class MAX: Unlimited Sunset Bay Beach Club, 1028 South Shore Drive, Irving www.sunsetbeachusa.com 716.698.2934 kborrello@roadrunner.com 6/6/2011 Having Fun with Fungus: A Shiitake Mushroom Workshop 9:30 REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx AM to 1:30 PM Join us for a morning on our organic farm and learn how to be a mushroom farmer! Half-day class focuses on how to grow mushrooms, especially shiitake mushrooms. Hands-on demonstration, prepare a mushroom log, with lunch afterward, featuring shiitakes and other goodies grown on the farm. Take home your freshly inoculated mushroom log. Instructors: Steve and Julie Rockcastle, owners, are experts in the art of mushroom growing. $50 per person includes lunch and a mushroom log to take home. MAX: 25 participants Green Heron Growers, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Panama www.greenherongrowers.com 716.753.0371 srockcastle@gmail.com Chautauqua in June 6/6, 6/7 or 6/8/2011 10 AM to 2 PM Chautauqua County Farm to Table Experience www.athenaeum-hotel.com Science in the Public Interest 716.357.4444 chawkins@ciweb.org REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.673.3177 What is the science behind the headlines? This series will explore topics such as global warming, wind energy, nuclear power/proliferation, and more. Participants have the opportunity to ask the questions “they have been waiting to ask” on these topics, as well as a “user friendly” presentation of the science that underlies the topic. About the Trainer: Dr. Michael Jabot, is a professor in SUNY Fredonia’s College of Education. $45 per person - 2 day class. Pre-registration required. SUNY College Fredonia , 280 Central Ave., Fredonia 6/6 to 6/10/2011 7 PM to 8 PM REGISTER: BY PHONE 800.821.1881 Celebrate the bounty of the Chautauqua county & New York State as Chef Warhol takes you through a culinary experience that uses primary ingredients obtained from local and regional farmers. Learn how to source, design & prepare a special culinary event that you can recreate in your own home. A selection of local wine & beer pair ings with interpretation will highlight this class experience. This class is a combination of lecture, chef instruction & hands-on participation. Lunch will be included as a part of this program where participants are encouraged to explore conversation with their classmates. Instructor: Chef Ross Warhol, Grad. of Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY & CIA Greystone at St. Helena, CA $45 per person lunch included. $129 double or single occup. includes buffet breakfast & 90 min. tour of Chautauqua Inst. The Athenaeum Hotel, 3 S. Lake Drive, Chautauqua 6/6 and 6/8/2011 6 PM to 9 PM Page 8 Yoga-Pilates Week www.fredonia.edu/lifelong 716.673.3177 lifelong.learning@fredonia.edu REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Five-day fundamental training in Yoga-Pilates, a combined discipline. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques, stretch and core strengthening. Trainer: Libby Nord trained at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and danced professionally over 25 years in NYC, Chicago, L.A. and Japan. $55.00 per person MAX: 15 Studio Dance Conservatory, 90 Woodworth Ave., Jamestown www.studiodanceconservatory.com 716.488.3198 libbynord@hotmail.com 6/7 to 6/9/2011 1 PM to 4 PM Learn to Sail at Turney Sailing Center REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx This 3-day sailing course for adults, 18 and over, is intended for those with little or no sailing experience. Instruction will be classroom, dockside and on the water. The emphasis will be on having fun on Chautauqua Lake, enjoying the sport of sailing, and learning basic sailing skills and water safety. Moderate physical exertion is required. Trainers: Chautauqua Institution Sailing Department Staff $90.00 per person MAX: 8 (must be at least 18 years of age) John R. Turney Sailing Center, Route 394, Chautauqua 6/7, 6/14, 6/22 or 6/28/2011 1 PM to 3:30 PM www.ciweb.org/recreation-sailing Stained Glass Funky Flower Garden Stake 716.357.6403 REGISTER: BY PHONE 866.756.7477 Learn to cut glass, foil, fit and solder as you create a 2-1/5 foot garden stake. After the class, collect beach glass along the shore. Trainer: Cyn Gailey is a noted stained glass artist $38 per person. MAX: 8 participants Creation Station, 260 Central Avenue, Silver Creek www.creationstationart.com 716.934.3498 cyndymay1@yahoo.com Chautauqua in June Page 9 6/7 & 6/8/2011 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM NYS State Approved Safe Boating Classes REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.753.0409 or 6/26/2011 9:30 AM A two-day safe boating classes for ages 10 through adult, meeting the requirements of New York State Safe Boating Program. Trainer: Debi Clementi is a New York State Certified Instructor. $39.00 per person plus $8 for instruction book Chautauqua Marina, 104 West Lake Road, Mayville www.chautauquamarina.com 716.753.0409 boatsafety@aol.com 6/7/2011 6 PM to 8:30 PM Can Your Own Fruits & Vegetables REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.363.6500 Did you plant a fruit and vegetable garden this year? Would you like to save your produce so it will last through the long winter? Canning your produce at home might be the answer. This course will look at the two common methods of home canning with emphasis on food safety. Learn the requirements of both hot pack preserving for acid containing fruits and vegetables and steam-pressure cooking of low acid vegetables. If you are interested in keeping & enjoying home produce for the entire year, come and learn the skills needed for home canning.If you have some experience you may want a refresher course in the safety aspects of home canning. Trainer: George Pilgrim is a noted Food Scientist $25 per person. MAX: 30 Jamestown Comm. College North, 10807 Bennett Rd., Dunkirk www.sunyjcc.edu/continuinged 716.363.6500 6/9 to 6/12/2011 Roger Tory Peterson Birding Festival REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx The Third Annual Roger Tory Peterson Festival, will include many new events designed to appeal to novice birders as well as those who simply wish to enjoy and learn more about nature with like-minded folk. While many of the Festival’s fieldtrips and sessions are planned for serious intermediate and hard-core birders, on Friday, June 10, children & their parents are invited to participate in hands-on experiences and beginner fieldtrips at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Vendors & experts will be available to help with binoculars, advice on bird feeding & bird-related interests. A live raptor exhibit and a bird-banding demonstration. Trainer: Jeff Gordon, Featured speaker on Sat. June 14, is a noted writer, photographer, naturalist, & ornithologist. Costs for workshops and Field Trips vary. Some free activities. Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown www.rtpi.org 716.665.2473 jberry@rtpi.org 6/9/2011 7 PM Wine Maker’s Dinner Featuring Mazza Vineyards REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Our Wine Makers Dinner will include five courses and a selection of fine wines. Each wine will be served while the guests enjoy an informative talk about each of the wines; followed by the service of each course with a brief description of the dish and pairing. About the Trainer: Mario Mazza completed his undergrad studies in chemical engineering at Case Western Reserve and his graduate work in Enology at the University of Adelaide as well as working for Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley. $65 per person MAX: 40 Webb’s Captain’s Table, 115 W. Lake Rd., Mayville www.webbscaptianstable.com 716.753.3960 info@ webbscaptianstable.com 6/10, 6/11 & 6/12/2011 Tennis “Stroke of the Day” Clinics 1 PM to 3 PM REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Improve a different element of your game each day - service, ground strokes, volley, with group instruction fol lowed by supervised play. Enjoy Chautauqua’s award-winning state-of-the-art fast-dry (clay-like) courts. Trainers: Clinics will be conducted by Tennis professionals from the Chautauqua Tennis Center $20.00 per day. Choose one, two or three days. Racquet loan available. MAX: 12 players Chautauqua Tennis Center, Chautauqua Institution, Route 394, Chautauqua www.ciweb.org/recreation-tennis/ 716.357.6403 6/10, 6/11, or 6/12/2011 Bach & Before - A Pre-Concert Conversation TICKETS: BY PHONE 716.679.1891 7 PM, Fri & Sat.; 3 PM Sun. A 30-minute talk featuring Artistic Director/Conductor Grant Cooper and selected Festival musicians in a lively discussion about the concert to follow. Beginning an hour before each Bach and Beyond concert. The conversations will include, for example, specific elements of the performance to listen for, information on the music’s historical context, and the impressions and reflections of the performance’s artists. The Conversations are an informative and engaging way to gain more insight into the music and music-makers before the perfor mance! Admission to Bach & Pre-Concert Conversations - free to Bach & Beyond ticket holders. Location will be announced closer to festival dates Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia www.fredopera.org 716.679.1891 info@fredopera.org Chautauqua in June 6/11/2011 8:30 AM to 12 PM National Learn to Row Day REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Annual event held by CLRA and sponsored by US Rowing. At 9 AM: Two-hour dry land instruction begins fol lowed by one hour of on-the-water experience. The workshop covers rowing terms, safety, and introductory techniques. Trainers: The event is conducted by members of the Chautauqua Lake Rowing Association $20 per adult, $10 per student MAX:20 Chautauqua Lake Rowing Assoc Boathouse, 18 Jones and Gifford Ave., Jamestown 6/11/2011 10 AM to 12:30 PM Fused Glass Jewelry Making Class www.rowchautauqua.org info@rowchautauqua.org REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Budding art glass enthusiasts: Come learn the about the process of glass fusing & make your own pendants and earrings. The class covers an overview of glass fusion, a demo of glass design techniques and a hands on session where you make jewelry. These will make distinctive gifts for all occasions! We do the technical part of the process (preparing the kiln, managing the firing, etc.) & teach you the fun creative part including cutting, shaping, combining & layering glass into artistic patterns & the use of dichroic glass to add pizzazz to your jewelry. Trainer: Wendy Cohen is a noted glass artisan. Cost: $35 for class, plus $10 material/firing fee for each piece made. Imagine! 4950 Main St., Bemus Point 6/11/2011 5 PM to 9:30 PM Page 10 www.imagineinbemus.com Winemaker’s Dinner - A Series 716.386.2244 info@imagineinbemus.com REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.269.3000 Visit Mazza Chautauqua Cellars to meet the winemaker/owner and explore the vineyards and facilities. Each Saturday features a different winery followed by dinner hosted at the winery or local restaurant. Trainers: Each local wine expert brings a unique perspective to the table. $55.00 per person MAX: 20 participants Mazza Chautauqua Cellars, 4717 Chautauqua-Stedman Rd., Mayville www.mazzawines.com 716.269.3000 mazza@mazzawines.com Flora & Fauna at the Lodge-A Guided Nature Walk 6/12/2011 9 AM to 5 PM REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.673.3177 Set on 203 acres of primarily wooded, natural surroundings, The College Lodge is a nature lover’s paradise – featuring groomed and marked nature trails, bird watching and wildlife observation, and spectacular views of Lake Erie and the countryside. Our guides will help you explore some of nature’s wonders in Chautauqua County. $ 45 per person. Box lunch included. Reservations required by June 6 College Lodge of SUNY Fredonia, 8067 Route 380, Brocton www.fredonia.edu/lifelong 716.673.3177 lifelong.learning@fredonia.edu 6/13/2011 10 AM to 1 PM Learn How to Make Oregano Pesto REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Harvest armfuls of fragrant and fresh oregano at Johnson Estate Winery. Participants will prepare leaves and make pesto with quality olive oil, garlic, and cheese. Chef Tony Pisicolo of Sapore’s Restaurant & Katherine Ramm of Ribbon Road Farm will answer questions about growing garlic and making pesto. Instructors: Chef Tony Pisicoli of Sapore Restaurant with assistance from Jennifer Johnson. Guest Speaker - Katherine Ramm of Ribbon Road Farm $50 per person includes light lunch, salad and wine. MAX: 20 Participants. Proof of legal age required. Johnson Estate Winery, 8419 US Route 20 W., Westfield www.johnsonwinery.com 716.326.2191 fsj2@msn.com Chautauqua in June Page 11 6/13 to 6/16/2011 10 AM to 12 PM Close Encounters of the Two-Wheeled Kind: Bicycle Maintenance & Repair REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.673.3177 A machine that is generally regarded to be the most energy-efficient means of self-powered transportation ever invented. During this unique hands-on workshop, participants will be exposed to the principles underlying basic bicycle maintenance and repair by getting their own bikes ready for the cycling season. Workshop sess\ ions will include demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on applications. About the Trainer: Rich Goodman directs The Spoke Folk Community Bicycle Project, a not-for-profit volunteer org. in Dunkirk dedicated to “Building a Healthier Community One Bicycle at a Time.” Preregistration required $125 per person 4-day class. Manual is included. Tools, lubricants, technical data, replacement cables & housings will be provided & other needed parts will be made available to participants at modest cost. 10 participants max SUNY College Fredonia, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia www.fredonia.edu/lifelong 716.673.3177 lifelong.learning@fredonia.edu 6/13 to 6/17/2011 7 PM to 8 PM Adult Hip Hop Dance Lessons REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Five-day of fundamental training in Hip Hop dance style. Learn basic steps as well as a full routine to popular music. About the Trainer: Libby Nord trained at the Univ. of North Carolina School of the Arts and danced professionally for over 25 years in NYC, Chicago, L.A. and Japan. $55 per person MAX: 15 Studio Dance Conservatory, 90 Woodworth Ave., Jamestown www.studiodanceconservatory.com 716.488.3198 libbynord@hotmail.com 6/14 or 6/21/2011 9 AM to 1 PM Garlic: Growing and Using the Stinking Rose REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.532.6022 After an introductory talk, participants will walk a short distance to the production beds and explore every aspect of garlic growing from soil health to harvest timing and methods. Participants will harvest scapes, learn to prepare them, and enjoy an organic lunch. Trainer: Jacqueline Swift is a herbalist and nutritionist. $60.00 per person Rainbow’s End Herbs, 10084 Hooker Hill Rd., Perrysburg http://amishtrail.com/business/perrysburg/rainbows-end-herbs 716.532.6022 jcourtneyswift@aol.com 6/14 to 6/16/2011 1 PM to 4 PM Learn to Sail at John R. Turney Sailing Center REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx This 3-day sailing course for adults, 18 years and over, is intended for those with little or no sailing experience. Instruction will be classroom, dockside and on the water. The emphasis will be on having fun on Chautauqua Lake, enjoying the sport of sailing, and learning basic sailing skills and water safety. Moderate physical exertion is required. Trainers: Chautauqua Institution Sailing Department Staff $90 per person MAX: 8 (must be at least 18 years of age) John R. Turney Sailing Center, Chautauqua Insitution, Route 394, Chautauqua www.ciweb.org/recreation-sailing 716.357.6403 6/14/2011 3 PM Fighting for the Flag: Sharing Veterans Stories No Registration Required Learn more about World War II and the Korean Conflict from veterans who will share their experiences and hometown connections. Audience participation is encouraged. Presented by The Fenton History Center Trainers: Veterans will share their experiences with participants. FREE - No Registration Required Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown www.roberthjackson.org 716.664.6256 info@fentonhistorycenter.org Chautauqua in June Page 12 6/16 to 6/19/2011 9 AM 5 PM Chautauqua Writer’s Festival REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx For four days & three nights, live and write in a community of writers on the beautiful grounds of the historic Chautauqua Institution on the shore of Chautauqua Lake. Learn about the art and craft of writing. Intensive workshops will ensure personalized attention for participants. Workshops; Readings; Individual Conferences; Open Mics Writing Time and panel discussions. About the Trainers: See the website for the award-winning poets, fiction and nonfiction writers who will share their insights. $400 per person for conference program. Accommodations/Meal plans also available. Chautauqua Institution, Hedding Ave.,Chautauqua http://writers.ciweb.org/writers-festival/ 716.357.6316 sbabcock@ciweb.org 6/16/2011 9:30 AM to 11 AM Workshop: Cottage Gardening, The Little House Way REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.965.2798 Tour Lana’s charming Cottage Garden that surrounds The Little House, enjoy a lively discussion touching upon the history and design fundamentals, share some secrets that make Lana’s garden so special, and talk about plants most suitable for cottage gardening, with an emphasis on wildflowers native to the Northeast. Workshop with Sara Baker Michalak: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy the grounds, cottage, a world class cup of tea and the Little House Gift Shop. Meet Lana.: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. About the Trainer: Sara Baker Michalak, is a gardener, artist and author of The Garden Within, currently serving as Arts Facilitator for Aspire of WNY $52 per person, space is limited Lana’s The Little House, Forestville www.lanasthelittlehouse.com 716.965.2798 info@LanasTheLittleHouse.com 6/16/2011 6 PM to 10 PM Cooking With Wine Impress your friends with unique cooking techniques and entertaining tips learned from the award-winning chefs at Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa. Wine can bring an elegant touch and unique taste to every course, from appetizer to dessert. After the cooking, demonstrations will be given on entertaining techniques including beautiful napkin folds appropriate for any event or gathering. About the Trainer: Chef Brian Couse will lead this hands-on learning experience as guests learn to prepare & taste each course. $49 per person class/$89 per person class plus lodging (double occupancy) MAX: 50 Proof of legal age required Peek ‘n Peak Resort and Spa, 1389 Old Rd., Clymer 6/16/2011 7 PM to 10 PM REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.355.4141- EXT 7394 or EMAIL www.pknpk.com “Beer Pairing” Dinner 716.355.4141 ext. 7394 clongstreet@pknpk.com REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx From EBC West, our newest location in Fredonia, NY, Head Brewer Dan Minner will highlight the history of brewing, different beer styles and their origins, the flavor profile of EBC beers, & the reason for food pairing. Learn the basics of brewing including the of evolution of beer and the ingredients used in the process (which will be demonstrated & discussed). During entire time, a 5-course meal with 5 beer pairings & 1 additional ‘highlighted’ beer will be served. Trainer: Dan Minner is Head Brewer at EBC. $30 per person MAX: 50 participants, proof of legal age required Ellicottville Brewing Company, 34 West Main St., Fredonia www.ellicottvillebrewing.com 716.679.7939 ebcwest@stny.rr.com 6/17 to 6/19/2011 Starts Fri. 5 PM Sunrise Yoga Weekend REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.769.7852 or EMAIL Join us for a very special Sunrise Yoga weekend which will include a 2-night stay, wine tasting, breakfast each day, Sat. night dinner, 3 yoga classes, plus create a personalized chakra bracelet. Meet the other guests at a welcome wine tasting on Fri. night. Sat. & Sun. morning will begin witha Sunrise Yoga class. he energy level will accelerate thanks to Sat. afternoon’s Yoga Dance class, followed by a “create your own personalized Chakra Bracelet” jewelry class. The fulfilling day will draw to a close after enjoying Saturday night dinner in the Blue Heron Dining Room. All guests receive a Lake Erie Wine Country “Visit Visa” booklet and information & directions to the local wineries. Trainer: Deb Phillips, CYT200, a Yoga teacher since ‘05,bring gentle, engaging, yet fun sensibility to her yoga Individual classes: $10 each or 3 for $25 plus 2-night weekend: 199.00 per person (plus tax/gratuity) The Blue Heron Inn, 10412 Main St., Findley Lake www.theblueheroninn.com 716.769.7852 stay@theblueheroninn.com Chautauqua in June 6/18/2011 9 AM to 3 PM Brewer for a Day at Southern Tier Brewing Company Page 13 REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx From mash-in to knock out, experience the entire brewing process from start to finish with this very hands-on day. Lift heavy bags of various grains & hops. Taste beers in various stages of fermentation. Distinguishing characteristics of varieties of hops. See how different malts change the color of the beer. Take home a sampling of the style of beer the participants will be brewing. Enjoy lunch with your trainers. Trainer: Head Brewer, Luke Lindsey and crew. $125 per person. MAX: 15 participants, proof of legal age required. Southern Tier Brewing Company, 2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood www.southerntierbrewing.com 716.763.5479 mike@southerntierbrewing.com 6/18 & 6/19/2011 10 AM to 1 PM Portrait Painting Workshop REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Registration closes June 10 Create a truly personal piece of art with award-winning portrait artist Susan Forrester-Mackay, during a week end retreat. Using contemporary and traditional techniques, you will learn the basics of portraiture. This intimate, two-day workshop will allow you to complete a self-portrait or a portrait of a friend or family member. Supplies will be provided. Trainer: Award-winning portrait artist Susan Forrester-Mackay will guide participants through the workshop. $290 per person includes accommodations Fri/Sat night, workshop, supplies, breakfast ea. day & lunch on Sat. $190 includes accommodations Sat only or $75 includes Saturday only workshop, supplies & lunch MAX:6 Brookside Manor Bed & Breakfast, 3728 Route 83, Fredonia www.bbonline.com/ny/brookside 716.672.7721 brookbnb@yahoo.com 6/18/2011 11 AM to 2:30 PM “Walking Garden Earth” Outdoor Painting and Photography Workshop REGISTER BY PHONE: PAINTING: 716.679.9254 (Tom Annear) PHOTOGRAPHY: 716.672.4988 (James Hoggard) Timed to coincide with the opening of the “”Walking Garden Earth”” art exhibit at RTPI, this two-option class is taught by two of the show’s featured artists. Learn how to make art “en plein aire”, or outdoors. Begin with talks & demonstrations by the artists followed by hands-on instruction in either painting or photography. Trainers: Landscape painter Thomas Annear & photographer James Hoggard are of the show’s featured artists. $75 per person MAX:5 Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown 6/18/2011 1 PM to 4 PM www.northshoreartsalliance.com Ellicottville Brew School & Lunch 716.679.9254 tannear@stny.rr.com REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Ellicottville “Brew School” will take place at traditional European brew house (made in Budapest, Hungary), and highlight the pinnacle historical elements of brewing, raw ingredients basics and the science of brewing, sampling, and flavor analysis. Includes lunch and Q&A session. Trainer: Dan Minner is Head Brewer at EBC. $50 per person, Proof of legal age required. MAX: 40 participants. Ellicottville Brewing Company, 28A Monroe St., Ellicottville www.ellicottvillebrewing.com 716.679.7939 ebcwest@stny.rr.com 6/18/2011 5 PM to 9:30 PM Winemaker’s Dinner - A Series REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Escape to Quincy Cellars where the serene atmosphere, endless rolling vineyards, and a delectable dinner are sure to captivate your senses! Meet the winemaker/owner and explore the vineyards and facilities. Each Saturday features a different winery followed by dinner hosted at the winery or local restaurant. Trainers: A Quincy Cellars wine expert brings a unique perspective to the table. $55.00 per person MAX: 20 participants Quincy Cellars, 10606 Route 20, Ripley www.quincycellars.com 716.736.2021 wine@quincycellars.com 6/19/2011 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM Touring and Tasting on an Organic Farm REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Start with a walk or hay wagon ride to the pastures where grass-fed beef graze. Then check out the vegetable gardens followed by a walk in the woods where the “mushroom yard” is located. Learn what makes a farm organic, how we cultivate and harvest meats and vegetables in a sustainable way, and how we grow shiitake mushrooms, our specialty. Trainers: Steve and Julie Rockcastle, owners, are experts in organic farming. $50 per person includes a farm-fresh lunch MAX: 35 participants Green Heron Growers, 2361 Wait Corners Rd., Panama www.greenherongrowers.com 716.753.0371 srockcastle@gmail.com Chautauqua in June Page 14 6/22/2011 11 AM to 3 PM The Barbeque: An Event to Remember REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.673.3177 They won’t stop talking about your next barbeque – or walk away hungry. The menu will include Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad, Sirloin Steak & Jumbo Shrimp, Asparagus & Red Peppers, Multi-colored Potatoes, Peaches, Nectarine & Pineapple. You won’t walk away hungry either-this hands-on cooking demo includes lunch. Trainer: Chef Dean Messina of SUNY Fredonia will take you beyond conventional burgers & hotdogs and prepare a sumptuous salad, entrée, and dessert – all on the grill. $50 per person, pre-registration required by June 15 MAX:20 College Lodge of SUNY Fredonia, 8067 Route 380, Brocton 6/23/2011 7 PM to 8 PM www.fredonia.edu/lifelong 716.673.3177 Musky Fishing on Chautauqua Lake lifelong.learning@fredonia.edu REGISTER: BY PHONE 716.753.0409 A free Fishing Seminar for adults and kids. About the Trainer: Presented by local musky fishing guide, Mike Sperry, of Chautauqua Reel Outdoors. Founder and past president of the Chautauqua Lake Musky Hunters, Inc., with over 30 years experience fishing on Chautauqua Lake. $ FREE Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Rd., Mayville www.chautauquamarina.com 716.753.0409 debiclementi@aol.com 6/25/2011 1 PM to 3 PM Phin’s Best of American Beer & New York State Cheese REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Sample 8 to 10 American craft brewed beers, chosen by Phin Demink, brewery president & the man responsible for the world renowned Southern Tier Brewing Company recipes. These “Phin’s Favorites” will be paired with New York State cheeses, presented by Wegman’s. $30 per person. Proof of legal age required. Max. 75 Participants Southern Tier Brewing Company, 2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood www.southerntierbrewing.com 716.763.5479 mike@southerntierbrewing.com 6/25/2011 5 PM to 8 PM “HOPSUN Fest” Beer Stations Dinner REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Sample a cornucopia of ales from Southern Tier Brewing Company and foods prepared by chefs at Webb’s Captain’s Table in a summer themed beer pairing dinner. Dine on a four-course meal presented casually at food stations featuring fruit & cheese, antipasta, meat, and dessert. Learn why bittersweet chocolate pairs especially well with Raspberry Wheat Ale as one of many food and ale pairings. Trainer: Ben Webb, former Assistant Brewer of WVA Brewing Co. Sommelier & current GM of Webb’s Captain’s Table 45 per person MAX: 75 Valid I.D. Required (21 yrs. old) Webb’s Captains Table, 115 West Lake Rd., Mayville 6/25/2011 5 PM to 9:30 PM www.webbscaptainstable.com/events.html Wine Maker’s Dinner - A Series 716.753.3960 info@webbscaptainstable.com REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx Begin your evening with a tour and barrel tasting at Liberty Vineyards & Winery. Following your tour, head out to the vineyards where you’ll dine al fresco (weather permitting). Enjoy the 5-course winemaker’s dinner pre pared by 3C’s Catering. Each course will be paired with a complementary Liberty Vineyards & Winery wine, allowing you to learn how wines and foods enhance each other.. Trainers: The Libery Vineyard’s wine expert brings a unique perspective to the table. $60 per person MAX: 20 participants, Proof of legal age required. Liberty Vineyards & Winery, 2861 Route 20, Sheridan www.libertywinery.com 716.672.4520 info@libertywinery.com REGISTER: tourchautauqua.com/chautauqua-in-june.aspx 6/25 and 7/23/2011 Clay for Kids 6-12 years old Exploring clay is a wonderful introduction to the world of the artist for children. Clay techniques, including pinch and coil and drawing on clay will be explored. The clay hand-building class will be meet on Saturday, June 25 and then again on July 23 to glaze the created pieces. Trainer: Audrey Kay Dowling has been an active artist using multi-media for over 30 years & is well-known in this region & nationally for her one of a kind ceramics pieces, plein air paintings and multi-media block prints $50 per student which includes the materials, glazes and firing costs. Min.:5 students; Max: 10. Portage Hill Gallery, 6439 Portage Road, Westfield www.portagehillgallery.com 716.326.4478 audrey.donald.dowling@gmail.com Chautauqua in June Page 15 ADDITIONAL LEISURE LEARNING EXPERIENCES 6/1 to 6/30 - Wed. through Saturday Only. 1 PM Lake Erie Nature Walks The guided tour will include a nature walk through our hardwood forest to the edge of Lake Erie & past wild flowers and plants. Look at developing fruit on our vines, fruit trees, berry bushes, unusual plants, a native stand of Paw Paw trees, Free tour & syrup tasting. Reservation appreciated Sugar Shack, 7904 Route 5, Westfield www.sugarshack1.com 888.563.4324 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 2 PM to 4 PM, or 6 PM to 8 PM Quiet Times -Meditation & Relaxation at the Little House Have quiet time - no talking, no stress, just quiet time. Bring a journal, sit by the pond, the fireplace, or the hidden balcony and read a book. Endless Possibilites! Bring a blanket, or chair for the lawn, bring a box lunch. No photography, video, painting, sketching. Reservations & prepayment required. Lana’s The Little House, Forestville www.lanasthelittlehouse.com 716.965.2798 6/4/2011 8 PM Martz Observatory Public Viewing Weather Dependent. Devoted to the amateur astronomer, with emphasis on observational astronomy, public education & enjoyment of the starry skies. Martz Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg www.martzobservatory.org 716.569.3689 6/4 & 6/5/2011 9:30 AM -4:30 PM Mediumship Development & Spiritual Unfoldment Intuitive Linking is a learned mental skill of using the right-side of your brain & increasing your awareness and clarity. One of four courses that will give you the foundation to unfold your mediumship, for beginners or if you are a medium looking to increase the evidence & effectiveness of your skills. Lily Dale Assembly, 5 Melrose Park, Lily Dale www.lilydaleassembly.com 716.595.8721 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 6:45 PM Paddle Lake Erie A guided sunset paddling tour of Lake Erie; Rentals Available. Experienced paddlers & Reservations Required. Evergreen Outfitters, 4845 Route 474, Ashville NY www.evergreen-outfitters.com 716.762-2266 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 5.45 PM Chautauqua Lake Evening Paddle Enjoy nature on this guided, serene flat-water tour is suitable for first timers as well as experienced paddlers. Rentals Avail. Reservations required. Evergreen Outfitters, 4845 Route 474, Ashville www.evergreen-outfitters.com 716.762-2266 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 7 AM Chautauqua Lake Morning Paddle Early morning nature on a guided, serene flat-water tour, suitable for first timers to experienced paddlers. Rentals Avail. Reservations Required. Evergreen Outfitters, 4845 Route 474, Ashville www.evergreen-outfitters.com 716.762-2266 6/10 to 6/12/2011 Women’s Empowerment Weekend Educate yourself & understand the higher plan waiting to unfold Just a sample of what you will learn: Experience easy, effective healing techniques. Experience a remarkable difference in the way you feel. How to beat the problem of resistance. Lily Dale Assembly, 5 Melrose Park, Lily Dale www.lilydaleassembly.com 716.595.8721 6/25 & 6/26/2011 9:30 AM -6:30 PM Native American Weekend Events all weekend, including The Opening Ceremony, Exploring Native Foods, Buffalo Creek & Hoop Dancers and many more events. See the website for descriptions and times. Lily Dale Assembly, 5 Melrose Drive, Lily Dale www.lilydaleassembly.com 716.595.8721 6/26 9:30 AM Safe Boating Course 8 hr Safe Boating Course for ages 10 through adult, meeting the requirements of NYS Safte Boating Program. Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Rd., Mayville www.chautauquamarina.com 716.753.0409 6/27/2011 9:30 AM-4:30 PM Native American Drumming The drum has played a central role in Native American spirituality & culture. Drums of various types are used for powwows, social gatherings, ceremonies & medicine drumming. A 2-part workshop will explore the history, stories & uses of the drum in Native America, learning of traditional songs. Lily Dale Assembly, 5 Melrose Park, Lily Dale www.lilydaleassembly.com 716.595.8721 More June Events 5/28 & 5/29 Art Trail Open Studio Tour 25 area artist studios. Map on www.chautauquaarttrail.com 716.679.9254 6/7 - NJCAA National Golf Championship, Chautauqua Golf Club, Route 394 Chautauqua 716.357.6211 6/8 to 6/12 - Celoron Ribfest & Classic Car Show, Lucille Ball Memorial Park, 1 Boulevard, Celoron, 716.487.4175 6/10 to 6/12 - Bach & Beyond Baroque Music Festival, 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia, 716.679.1891, fredopera.org 6/11 - C-Scow Regatta, Chautauqua Institution, Route 394. Chautauqua 716.357.6200 ciweb.org 6/11 & 6/12 - Strawberry Festival, Merritt Estate Winery, 2264 King Rd., Forestville, 716.965.4800 merrittestatewinery.com 6/18 - The Lightening Regatta, Chautauqua Institution, Route 394. Chautauqua 716.357.6200 ciweb.org 6/20 to 6/30- Jamestown Jammers Baseball, Russell Diethrick Park, 485 Falconer St., Jamestown 716.664.0915 jamestownjammers.com 6/25 - Mormon Tabernacle Choir, The Amphitheatre, Chautauqua Institution, Route 394, Chautauqua 716.357.6250 ciweb.org 6/26 - U.S.Army Field Band Concert & Soldiers Chorus, The Amphitheatre, Chautauqua Institution, Route 394, Chautauqua 716.357.6250 Visit www.tourchautauqua.com for a complete Calendar of Events Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau P. O. Box 1441, Chautauqua NY 14722 Phone 716.357.4569 Toll Free 866.908.4569 Fax 716.357.2284 www.tourchautauqua.com