The Briefly column will appear every weekday and on Saturdays at www.chqdaily.com. It is intended to provide space for announcements from Institution-related organizations. If a meeting or activity is featured that day in a story, it should not be repeated in the Briefly column. Submit information to Cloey Olkowski, editorial office manager, at daily@chq.org. Please provide the name of the organization, time and place of virtual event, and one contact person’s name with phone number. Deadline is 5 p.m. EDT three days before publication.
Chautauqua Lake Water Quality Research Panel
At 9:30 a.m. EDT Saturday, July 18, on the CHQ Assembly Virtual Porch, the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance sponsors a presentation featuring research findings regarding Chautauqua Lake Water quality. Presenters include Courtney Wigdahl-Perry and MaryAnn Mason of State University of New York at Fredonia discussing “Thermal Stratification and Implications for Internal P Loading & Drone Surveillance of HABs;” George Bullerjahn, Timothy Davis and Jay DeMarco of Bowling Green State University on “Deployment of In-Lake Phosphorus Sensors to Measure Nutrient Loads: Initial Data and Future Plans;” and Rick Relyea, of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, on “The Jefferson Project: Integrating Science and Technology for Enduring Lake Protection.” Presentations will be followed by a Q-and-A session with audience members invited to submit questions in chat. The program moderator is Randall Perry, CLWMA project manager, with an introduction by Vince Horrigan, CLWMA interim executive director. The research panel and Q&A will be followed by a public meeting of the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance.
Coffee & Conversation with CHQ
At 8:30 a.m. EDT Saturday, July 18, on the Virtual Porch, join Vice President and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair of Education Matt Ewalt, Vice President of Performing and Visual Arts Deborah Sunya Moore, and Vice President of Religion Gene Robinson for a review of the week and a quick look ahead with CHQ Assembly.
Virtual Old First Night Run/Walk
Sign up for the virtual “Around the World” Old First Night Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 1. Run or walk your own 2.75-mile race course and receive a race T-shirt. Proceeds benefit the Chautauqua Fund. To register for the race, please visit forms.chq.org/oldfirstnight.
Open Mic
The Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center (formerly the Chautauqua Literary Arts Friends) encourage Chautauqua writers over the age of 18 to share their work at 5 p.m. EDT this Sunday, July 5, and every Sunday via Zoom. Plan on reading for no more than five minutes, or just come and listen. Find more information at chq.org/fcwc. Direct any questions to friendsofthewriterscenter@gmail.com.
Literary Arts Contests
Writers of all ages are invited to submit their poetry or prose by Aug. 2 to the writing contests sponsored by Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center. Prizes are awarded in the adult, young adult, and youth categories. For more information and submission instructions, please go to chq.org/fcwc. Please direct any questions to friendsofthewriterscenter@gmail.com.
Robert Pinsky Favorite Poem Project
At 5 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 29, via Zoom, selected Chautauquans will be given the chance to read their favorite published poem and briefly explain why it is their favorite. This event, sponsored by the Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center, is modeled on the initiative introduced to Chautauqua by the former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky. If you would like to read at this event, please apply at chq.org/fcwc by Wednesday, July 22 (please note this is a new date). Applications must be submitted online. Questions should be directed to 4normarees@gmail.com.
Smith Memorial Library News
The Smith Memorial Library is now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT on weekdays, and from noon to 3 p.m. EDT on Saturdays. Capacity is limited, face coverings are required, and social distancing rules apply. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and computers and office services are available on a limited basis. Enhanced sanitization and book-quarantine protocols are in place, and touchless browsing is encouraged. Safe return bins will be located throughout the Smith. Any transactions will be contact-free, and the preferred payment is exact change. While newspapers are currently unavailable, magazines may be checked out by request. In-person programs, meetings, and food and beverage sharing are not permitted. Remote services continue at www.smithlibrary.com and library@chq.org, or by calling 716-357-6296.
