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ACME The Appliance Store Donates Weber Genesis Gas Grill to TRC Golf Classic

June 29, 2023

Dan and Beth Hocking, Owners of ACME The Appliance Store, recently donated a Weber Gas Grill that will be used for a drawing to support the 27th 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 people with di

Laurel Run Newspaper Sale to Take Place on July 7

June 21, 2023

Support people with disabilities by purchasing a special “Laurel Run” newspaper July 7! 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 Friday, July 7. The Post-Journal and the Observer will publish the special edition, and voluntee

“Blingo” fund-raiser to benefit people with disabilities set for March 30

February 15, 2023

Those looking to enjoy a fun night out while supporting people with disabilities should plan to attend the seventh annual Sassy Baggs & Beyond “Blingo” fund-raiser Thursday, March 30. The event will be held at The Resource Center’s administrative offices at 200 Dunham Avenue in Celoron. Doors will open at 6:00, with the Blingo games starting at 7:00. Tho

Dory Matwijkow again organizing her own Step Up for Autism walk

October 4, 2022

The success of her first two efforts has inspired Dory Matwijkow to again organize a fund-raising walk to support people with autism in Chautauqua County, and she invites everyone to join her. Dory will hold her third annual Step Up for Autism walk Saturday, October 8, in Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island. The event begins at 11:00, with the walk sche

Thirteenth annual Step Up for Autism celebration takes place September 24

August 31, 2022

Everyone is invited to show their support for people on the autism spectrum when The Resource Center hosts the 13th annual Step Up for Autism celebration Saturday, September 24. Step Up for Autism takes place at The Resource Center’s administrative offices at 200 Dunham Avenue in Celoron. The event is being coordinated by Filling the Gap, Inc., and The Resou

Jamestown High School student wins Laurel Run logo contest

June 28, 2022

Lexi Holmes of Jamestown High School was the winner of the competition to design the logo for the 2022 Laurel Memorial Run and Walk. Each year, the Laurel Run/Walk Planning Committee holds a contest among area high school students to design the event logo. The best designs are posted online, and people can vote for their favorite. Lexi’s design features a gr