The Gateway Center

February Bag Sale Begins Tuesday, January 31 – $1 Per Bag!

Amy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:08:36 +0000

MONTHLY BAG SALE! January 31 through February 4, Tues thru Fri, 10-4, Sat 10-12 at Community Helping Hands at the Gateway Center (31 Water St.Jamestown). $1 per bag. Come and find unique treasures at rock bottom prices and support a local charity too! New Items added every day. Call 487-1488 for more information.

Community Helping Hands is CLOSED Today, January 13

Amy — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:01:15 +0000

Community Helping Hands (office, Depot Thrift Store and Furniture Showroom) is CLOSED TODAY, January 13 due to weather conditions. Whenever Jamestown Public Schools are closed, CHH is also. Please call the Skate Park/Cafe at 487-1484 and Gateway Laser Tag at 665-7004 for more information as to their closure.

“End the Silence, Spark the Leader” Anti Bullying Event

Amy — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:22:35 +0000

“End the Silence, Spark the Leader” Anti-Bullying Event at the Gateway Center on Thursday, December 15. Learn from a nationally known student motivational speaker and a panel of experts that will train and focus on the bystanders and victims. This event is for youth and family staff, school personnel AND parents, youth and teens. Please call Vickye James at the city of Jamestown Department of Youth Services @ 483-7516 for more information. There will be door prizes and giveaways for youth!

The schedule is as follows:

Session 1 (8:30-Noon) FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL, YOUTH AND FAMILY STAFF, YOUTH GROUP LEADERS

8:30-9:15 – Registration, Continental Breakfast and Welcome/Introductions

9:15-10:15 Jerry Ackerman, Keynote Speaker

10:30-11:30 Panel Discussions

Session 2 (4:30-7:30pm) FOR YOUTH, TEENS, PARENTS, YOUTH GROUPS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

4:00-4:30 Registration, Snacks, Welcome/Introductions

4:30-5:30 Jerry Ackerman, Keynote Speaker

5:45-6:45 Separate Youth and Parents Panel of Experts

6:45-7:30 Food and Music!

Christmas Shop is Now Open!

Amy — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:01:42 +0000

The Christmas Shop at Community Helping Hands is now open! From now until Friday, December 23 find amazing deals and unique treasures on all kinds of holiday items… ornaments, lights, garland, Christmas Trees, wreaths, decorative items, nativity sets, outdoor decorations, linens, pillows, gifts and more! New items are put out every day, even every hour! Look for a 50% off special the last week before Christmas. Call 487-1488 for more information. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, 10-4 and Saturday, 10-12.

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Amy — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:19:03 +0000

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours. The Gateway Family Center (including Laser Tag, the Skate/BMX Park and Cafe) will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 23) and Friday, November 24. It will be OPEN on Saturday, November 26 from 2-10pm. Community Helping Hands Depot Thrift Store and Showroom will be CLOSED from Thursday, November 24 through Saturday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Community Indoor Emporium, Saturday, November 5

Amy — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:54:02 +0000

Attention Crafters and Garage Salers! Reserve your table now for the Gateway Center “Community Indoor Emporium,” an indoor market and a chance to sell your arts, crafts, products and used items. Saturday, November 5 from 8am-4pm. There will be food, prizes, music and more – a fantastic all-day event. Cost is $25 per table. Please call Community Helping Hands at 487-1488 to reserve your table now or for more information. All proceeds go towards replacing old windows on the second floor of the Gateway Center, 31 Water Street in Jamestown, NY.

Gateway Laser Tag TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY Specials!

Amy — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:30:42 +0000

Gateway Laser Tag TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY specials are continuing through the Fall!
* Tuesdays: 60 minute session (4 games) for the price of a 30 minute session (2 games) OR when a parent/guardian plays, child gets in for free!
* Wednesdays: 50% off the price of a 30 minute session (only $5!)
Don’t forget to check out our party packages too…

Emcee Playdough in concert at the Gateway Center

Amy — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:49:59 +0000

Saturday, September 17 | 7-10pm at the Gateway Center Cafe. Emcee Playdough in concert!

Playdough is no kid’s toy and will turn any venue out. In the midst of faithful fans or concert goers new to his music, Playdough is always a crowd favorite. Playdough has toured the world over and shared stages with hip-hoppers to rock bands, earning new fans at each venue his lyrics have spit. He has done shows or recorded with Method Man & Redman, Evidence, The Black Keys, Boot Camp Click, Brother Ali, Mr. Dibbs, Atmosphere, KRS-One, Kev Brown, P.O.D., Mutemath, MURS, Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Linkin Park, Pigeon John, Micah Nine, and countless others.He has released two full-length albums with worldwide distribution (EMI, Sony) and also an EP in Australia, which have all received critical acclaim. Playdough has been recognized for his work ethic, true-to-self music, and his incredible live shows in media outlets ranging from MTV to The Source magazine.

When Playdough isn’t taking his world class rhymes around the globe, he hangs his hat in Dallas, TX, where he’s most notably known for his battle and freestyle reputation. He’s the top Dallas freestyle rap champion of Monday Night Fights for 2 years running and has won 5 times on 97.9 The Beat’s Freestyle Fridays. He’s also won the Skribble Jam TX Battle and was asked to participate in the prestigious invitation-only Red Bull Emcee competition.

His studio material and live show will hit any hip-hop fan right in their heart. Don’t miss the opportunity to soak in this Emcee’s addition to hip hop music and culture.

THIS IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE BEST INDEPENDANT RAP. THIS SHOW IS BEING PUT ON BY THE FOLLOWING SPONSERS

First House Security
Grizzly Gary’s Fishing and Hunting Radio Show
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Inter-Varsity JCC
Jamestown Mattress
Mazz Mobile Sound
R & K Motors
The Gateway Center
Trinity UMC Church
What Would Jesus Button
We Believe Ministries
Zion Covenant Church

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSER THIS EVENT IT ONLY COSTS $50 AND EVERY SPONSER WILL HAVE THIER OWN TABLE AT THE SHOW TO SELL OR DISPLAY ANY INFO THEY WANT.

Electronics Recycling Begins at Community Helping Hands

Amy — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:08:13 +0000

Beginning in June, Community Helping Hands began collecting and recycling electronics on an ongoing basis. The organization, located at the Gateway Center (31 Water Street), runs a thrift store and furniture showroom that is open to the public, but also provides emergency help for low-income families in need of clothing, household items and furniture. The recycling was a natural extension of their ministry. “People often donate used electronics and appliances that we cannot sell or give away,” said Executive Director Rev. Amy Rohler, “and we didn’t want to put them in the landfill, contributing to the problem of e-waste.” Thus, the partnership with Sunnking Electronics began. Sunnking is the first electronics recycler in New York State to achieve an EPA R2 certification. They are committed to responsible electronics recycling, do not send electronic waste overseas, and use reuse and recycling techniques that promote environmental sustainability. They recycle 97% of all the materials that come through their facility. Community Helping Hands serves as a collection site for such materials, and Sunnking picks them up each month. Both organizations benefit.

According to Sunnking, the problem of electronic scrap has proliferated in the last decade. The U.S. dumps between 300 million and 400 million electronic items per year, and although “e-scrap” represents 2% of America’s trash in landfills, it equals nearly 70% overall of toxic waste. In 2007, over 112,000 computers were discarded in a single day. The numbers continue to increase.

Community Helping Hands is currently taking all unwanted, outdated and even broken electronics, and these may be dropped off during their hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday, 10-4 and Saturday, 10-12. Electronics include TVs, computer monitors, towers, fax machines, copiers, printers, radios, typewriters, all kitchen appliances, and many more. Please drive around to the back of the building to overhead Door 4. For more information, please call (716) 487-1488 or visit www.chhny.org.

Check out Laser Tag SUMMER SPECIALS!

Amy — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:34:29 +0000

Check out Gateway Laser Tag TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY SPECIALS!!
*** Tuesdays: 60 minute session (4 games) for the price of a 30 minute session (2 games) OR when a parent/guardian plays, child gets in for free!
*** Wednesdays: 50% off the price of a 30 minute session.