Money raised through the Laurel Run/Walk is directed to The Resource Center Laurel Run Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Each year, Filling the Gap, Inc., uses money from the Laurel Run Fund to award grants that do one of three things: provide employment and work training opportunities for people with disabilities; enhance the independence

Now in its 29th year, the Laurel Memorial Run/Walk generates lots of smiles in its celebration of people with developmental disabilities. This year will be no exception, but with a twist as the event expands to improve the oral health of people with special needs. The Laurel Run/Walk takes place over the course of two days. Activities begin Friday, July 18.

Dan and Beth Hocking, Owners of ACME The Appliance Store, recently donated a Frigidaire Chest Freezer that will be used for a drawing to support the 29th Annual TRC Golf Classic. The TRC Golf Classic is the major annual fund-raising event for Filling the Gap, Inc., a Jamestown-based non-profit organization that works with The Resource Center to support peopl

Since 2007, the annual “Laurel Memorial Run/Walk” newspaper sale has been a great way to raise money while spreading the word about the event. This year’s sale will take place Wednesday, July 9. The Post-Journal and the Observer will publish the special edition, and volunteers will sell the papers between 6:00 and 10:00 a.m. at the following locations: Drive