Good day Chautauqua! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Chautauqua County projects just landed $1.8 million in state grants?
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: A little rain in the morning, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 58 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Five Projects Receiving Local Government Efficiency Grant Funding From NYS (wrfalp.com) — Several infrastructure and service projects in Chautauqua County, including water system upgrades and school district studies, just secured $1.8 million in state efficiency grants that could affect local taxes and services. The funding supports regional water connections, sewer improvements, school merger research, and shared services that may reshape how nearby towns and villages operate.

📸 Around Chautauqua
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday November 4
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Toddler Story Time →
Bemus Point Library, 13 Main St, Bemus Point
10:00 am
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Beginner Mah Jongg Class →
Westfield Makerspace, 93 E Main St, Westfield
10:30 am
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Advanced Crochet Classes @ Westfield Makerspace →
Westfield Makerspace, 93 E Main St, Westfield
6:00 pm
Thursday November 5
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Elementary Musical
Chautauqua Lake Csd
Mayville, NY 14757
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HFM Indoor Flea Market | Open Year Round →
HFM Emporium, 6167 Plank Rd, Mayville
10:00 am
Thursday November 12
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Nov 12-15 , 2026 Open Sew →
Needle in a Haystack Retreat, 3141 North Rd, Sherman
3:00 pm
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Arts and Crafts for Grownups →
Alexander Findley Library, 14736, 2883 N Rd, Sherman
3:00 pm
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Book Talk Book Club →
Patterson Library, 40 S Portage St, Westfield
4:00 pm
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Girls 7/8/9th Basketball vs Frewsburg Central High School
Westfield Csd, 203 E Main St, Westfield
5:00 pm
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Girls 7/8/9th Basketball @ Clymer Central High School
Brocton Central School District, 8672 East Main St, Clymer
5:00 pm
Saturday November 14
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38th Annual Sportsman’s Raffle →
SHC Community Hall, Sherman
Thursday November 19
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Canvas Kicks →
Needle in a Haystack Retreat, 3141 North Rd, Sherman
3:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Crosby's Stores (Reid Stores, Inc.) posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Mayville, NY in Mayville. Apply here.
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SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Senior Reset Merchandiser in Mayville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chautauqua here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Ok Chautauqua! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary! (Thank you Bee G. for sending it in!)
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