Benefit for Rylan King

The family and friends of five-year-old Rylan King are hosting a benefit spaghetti dinner from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Sugar Grove Fire Hall.

Rylan is the daughter of Nick and Naka King of Sugar Grove. She is diagnosed with Duplicate Chromosome 15q. This is a neurodevelopment disorder that affects a child’s development in areas like motor skills, cognitive learning, speech and others. Many are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and intellectual disability.

Due to Rylan’s cognitive and motor functioning, two-to-three years delayed, she attends the Early Intervention classroom, as well as a typical preschool classroom. In addition, Rylan receives physical therapy, and speech and sensory integration occupational therapy.

Because Dup15q syndrome is a rare disorder, it’s often difficult for families to find doctors in their communities that know about Dup15q syndrome.

“Rylan’s Warriors” are working toward raising money and awareness for this disorder to not only help Rylan but other children affected with Dup15. The Dup15 Alliance is hosting a conference in July and “Ryan’s Warriors” would like to send Rylan and her parents there to meet with the doctors, therapists and to learn about the latest advances, therapies and medications for Dup15. Funds raised at this spaghetti dinner benefit will help to do that.

The host band will be Day Old Soup with sound provided by Skip Lanphere, with special guests Matt Maloof, The Flock, Morganthus and Slow Motion Breakdown.

There will be Chinese and live auctions, raffles, 50/50’s, a bake sale, kids’ activities, and the dinner, which is for a $10 donation for adults, and a $5 donation for kids ages five to 12. Kids under four eat for free.

For more information, or to donate, contact, Deb Jackson at (716) 640-1508.

Class to lunch

Warren High School class of 1958 will meet for lunch at noon on Tuesday, May 30 at Cable Hollow Golf Club. Classmates, spouses, and significant others are welcome. Please call Betty Hill at (814) 723-4530 for reservations.

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The Eisenhower High School Class of 1963 will meet for lunch at New Beginnings Restaurant on June 6 at 12:30 p.m.

Benefit lasagna dinner

Russell United Methodist Church is hosting a Lasagna Dinner on Saturday June 10 from 4 until 7 pm at the Ministry Center, 17 North Main Street in Russell. Take outs are available. Your donations will benefit the Ministry Center and Community Outreach.

Guest pastor in Jamestown

The Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell will be the guest pastor for the Jamestown (N.Y.) First Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 28. Dr. Campbell is well-known in this area as the former Director of Religion at the Chautauqua Institution. She will be delivering the morning sermon at both the 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional worship service. She will also baptize Benjamin Charles James Sixbey, the son of Kevin and Megan Sixbey at the 11 a.m. service.

The Rev. Dr. Campbell was the former director of religion at Chautauqua Institution for 14 years. She is an ordained minister in two Christian denominations, the American Baptist Church and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Her grandfather was a Presbyterian minister and she remembers that Chautauqua Institution was a family destination when she was growing up.

“Dr. Campbell is truly a woman of ‘firsts.'” She was the first woman to be Associate Executive Director of the Greater Cleveland Council of Churches; the first woman to be Executive Director of the U.S. office of the World Council of Churches; the first ordained woman to be General Secretary of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; and the first woman Director of Religion at the historic Chautauqua Institution.”

Dr. Campbell is the author of Living Into Hope: A Call to Spiritual Action For Such a Time As This and Prayers From Chautauqua, published in 2013. She is the mother of three grown children and grandmother to eight.

The Sacred Fire Praise Band will lead the 9 a.m. worship service. The Jamestown First Lutheran Choir will sing “O Clap Your Hands” by Stanley Glarum, directed by Brian A. Bogey, Minister of Music at the 11 a.m. worship service. David & Beth Johnson will sing “The Lord’s Prayer” by Albert Malotte for the communion duet.

The Rev. Daniel K. Nagle will be presiding over the worship services. The public is welcome to attend.

WSH retirees

A picnic is being planned for retired employees of the Warren State Hospital. The event is slated to be held on June 21 at Wildcat Park in Ludlow with lunch to be served around noon. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass as well as their own drink and table service. Coffee will be provided and donations will be accepted to defray the costs of the event. Anyone with questions is asked to call Al Campbell at 945-7883.

Lander alumni

The 99th annual Lander High School Alumni Association banquet will be held on Saturday, June 10, at the Lander Parish House at noon. Lunch is catered and costs $12 per person. Those attending are asked to make payment by June 1 to Beverly Church, 44 Loomis Bay Road, Ashville, NY, 14710.

Weekend shooting

The Garland Ridge Runners Muzzle Loader Club is holding a rendezvous that starts this Saturday and runs through Monday. Shooting will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day with fun shoots after 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Camping, both modern and primitive, is available and vendors are welcome. Youth shoot for free. The event will take place off of Mickle Hill Road, approximately 1/8th of a mile from Rt. 27. Anyone with questions is asked to call (814) 688-4021.

Reflexology

Reflexology – with Denny Mason at the Allegheny Community Center on Wednesday, May 31, at 12:45 p.m., in room 232. Reflexology is beneficial for restoring balance and harmony in the body, releasing stress and tension and producing a serene mind.

Parkinson support

The Warren Parkinson Disease Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, at CTI Physical Therapy, 2265 Market St, Warren.

Individuals with Parkinson Disease and their families are invited to attend. For more information, call (814) 723-1165.

Chapman Memorial Day weekend

Chapman Dam Memorial Day weekend activities include:

Saturday

10 a.m. to noon, Pavilion 2

“EAGLE WATCH”– Join the park naturalist for a presentation on Bald Eagles. A short walk to view an eagle nest will conclude the program. Binoculars and spotting scopes will be available for use.

2:30-3:30 p.m., amphitheater

“NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT” – Grab a list and go in search of items in the park.

8-9 p.m., amphitheater (Pavilion 4 in case of rain)

“MOVIE NIGHT – MAMMALS”

Sunday

10 a.m., Amphitheater (Pavilion 4 in case of rain)

CHAPEL SERVICE -NON-DENOMINATIONAL

10 a.m. to noon, Pavilion 1

“FAMILY FISHING” – Join the Park Naturalist for a morning of fishing. Poles and bait will be provided. No fishing license required.

2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Beach Concession Stand

“FISH PRINTS” – Create a print of a fish using life-size rubber fish. All materials will be provided.

All day, on lake

“FISH FOR FREE DAY”

No license needed. All other regulations apply. Loaner poles available in the park office from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Monday

11 a.m. to noon, parking lot 1

“SALAMANDER SAFARI”– Find out about salamanders of Pennsylvania; where they live, what they eat, what makes them so unique, and where to find them. We will head to Penny Run to catch and identify salamanders and newts. Wear shoes you can get wet.