Gregory Peterson will interview Karen Korematsu, daughter of Fred T. Korematsu and founder and Executive Director of The Fred T. Korematsu Institute. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required for the May 14th event by phone at 716-483-6646 or online at roberthjackson.org/events. This program is made possible through the generosity of our donors and the following sponsors: Ahlstrom Schaeffer, Allegheny College, The Hon. Joseph Gerace Fund and the Jefferson Educational Society. The Robert H. Jackson Center is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that envisions a global society where the universal principles of equality, fairness and justice prevail. The Center invites and engages students of all ages, scholars, educators, national officials and international dignitaries to analyze contemporary issues of peace and justice through the lens of Justice Jackson’s body of work.
Robert H. Jackson Center Presents Annual Young Readers Program The Robert H. Jackson Center is thrilled to welcome back Dr. Allida Black for its 15th Annual Young Readers Program. The Young Readers Program uses literature to engage young people with their world by inspiring them to read and hone their analytical skills and writing ability. This year, the Jackson Center has invited Dr. Allida Black to speak to students on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts at 10:00 am and 1:00pm about the relationship between the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the work of groups such as Amnesty International, and J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. The event is free, but preregistration is required by phone at 716-483-6646 or online at roberthjackson.org/events. This program is made possible through the generosity of our donors and the following sponsors, to date are: Jamestown Public Schools, Erie-2 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Ahlstrom Schaeffer, The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, The Randy Sweeney Educational Fund, M & T Charitable Foundation, Double A Vineyards, Hope’s Windows, Evans Discount Wine and Liquor, Inc., and Serta Mattress. The Robert H. Jackson Center is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that envisions a global society where the universal principles of equality, fairness and justice prevail. The Center invites and engages students of all ages, scholars, educators, national officials and international dignitaries to analyze contemporary issues of peace and justice through the lens of Justice Jackson’s body of work.
Lake Erie Wine Country Wineries Strike Gold at the 2019 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Eight local wineries went up against over 650 competing wineries from all over the world and came away with a disproportionate share of the top honors. There were over 2800 wines entered in the 19th Finger Lakes International Wine Competition held on April 13th and 14th in Rochester NY. This event has become the largest charitable wine competition in North America, as each of the entries contributed over $50 to Camp Good Days and Special Times, a camp dedicated to bringing smiles and memories to children with cancer. Of the 64 top honors awarded (Best of Class or Double Golds),
twelve were won by the over one-hundred New York and Pennsylvania wineries entering the competition. Of those twelve Best of Class or Double Gold awards presented, four of them – or one third - were earned by Lake Erie Wine Country wineries! In addition, the eight LEWC wineries who submitted wines to this competition also earned seven gold medals and multiple silver and bronze recognitions as follows. Complete results available at https://fliwccgd.com/winners-2019.asp. Summary of Awards Earned by Lake Erie Wine Country Wineries: 21 Brix (Portland, NY) - Best of Class, Sparkling - 2017 Bruttella Gold - Ella’s White Niagara 7 silver and bronze medals Johnson Estate Winery (Westfield, NY) - Double Gold – 2017 Freelings Creek Semi-Dry Riesling Gold - 2017 Freelings Creek Sweet Riesling Gold - 2017 Maple Liqueur Gold - 2017 Solstice Sangria 7 silver and bronze medals Presque Isle Winery (North East, PA) - Double Gold – Eskimo Kisses (dessert wine) 5 silver and bronze medals Yori Cellars Winery (North East, PA) - Double Gold – Famiglia (red wine) 12 silver and bronze medals Arrowhead Wine Cellars (North East PA) Gold - “Midnight Proposal” 3 silver and bronze medals Lakeview Wine Cellars (North East PA) Gold – 2017 Traminette 4 silver and bronze medals Liberty Vineyards & Winery (Sheridan NY) Gold – “Lucy in the Sky Sweet Rosé” 5 silver and bronze medals Heritage Wine Cellars (North East PA) 10 silver and bronze medals Lake Erie Wine Country (LEWC) is a marketing association of 23 wineries located along the shores of Lake Erie in western New York and Pennsylvania amidst 30,000 scenic acres of juice and wine grape vineyards. Additional information found on the LEWC website, www.LakeErieWineCountry.org.
Chautauqua Area Habitat for Humanity presents Raise the Roof! Fundraiser Chautauqua Area Habitat for Humanity presents a Raise the Roof! Fundraiser on Friday, May 24 from 6:30-9pm at Chautauqua Suites, Mayville, featuring the music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s with TJ North. The event includes great food: pizza, mini beef on weck, meatballs, stuffed mushrooms, bruschetta, deviled eggs, a salad station, plus cheese, veggies and relishes, and a cash bar. There will be basket raffles, a grand prize, and more. Tickets are $25 per person or ten for $225. Tickets are advanced sale only. Contact Mike Ricketts at (716) 338-8864.