The Marvin Community House

10/13/2026

Join us Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. for our All-Season Fundraiser Fashion Show, featuring the fabulous fashions of GG My Love of Chautauqua Institution!

GG My Love will showcase classic pieces that take you effortlessly from season to season — and you may just find your next favorite outfit at the GG My Love Pop-Up Shop! A portion of pop-up shop proceeds benefits the Marvin House.

🎟️ $15 at the door
📌 Limited seating — reservations required!
📞 716-488-6206
💌 [email protected]

✨ Timeless fashion meets a timeless mission. ✨

10/08/2026

Who doesn’t love an evening with fashion, friends, treats and shopping?! 🥂🛍️

Join us Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. for our All-Season Fundraiser Fashion Show, featuring the fabulous fashions of GG My Love of Chautauqua Institution!

👗 See it on the models.
Shop it at the pop-up!
Socialize & enjoy the evening.
Support the Marvin House!

GG My Love will showcase classic pieces that take you effortlessly from season to season — and you may just find your next favorite outfit at the GG My Love Pop-Up Shop! A portion of pop-up shop proceeds benefits the Marvin House.

And because this is our Diamond Jubilee year — 75 years of women, community and legacy — every bit of support helps us continue preserving our historic home and Elizabeth Warner Marvin’s vision.

🎟️ $15 at the door
📌 Limited seating — reservations required!
📞 716-488-6206
💌 [email protected]

Gather your girlfriends, grab a refreshment and get ready to shop, stroll and celebrate!

✨ Timeless fashion meets a timeless mission. ✨

10/07/2026

What an unforgettable weekend! 🌟 Two nights of mesmerizing performances of 'Mystery at the Marvin House' to a packed house! 🙌 It was a truly unforgettable experience, filled with laughter, excitement, and intrigue! 🔍 Heartfelt gratitude to the talented cast, in photo: front row, Cathy Gagliano, Jade Barber, Julia Niles, Karen Piazza Buck, Emily Blackwood, back row, Dennis Webster, David Niles, Nelson Gariffi, and Steve Riczker. We're also deeply thankful to Ed Tomassini for his expert audio guidance and to every single person who attended, THANK YOU for your support of the Marvin House! 💐

09/24/2026

SATURDAY"S performance of, "Mystery at the Marvin House" is SOLD OUT! Limited tickets are still available for Sunday's performance. THIS is a show you do not want to miss! Call 716.488.6206 or email [email protected] to make your reservations TODAY!!! 🔍

09/21/2026

👗✨ Timeless Fashion Meets a Timeless Mission! ✨

Join us at the Marvin Community House on Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. for our All-Season Fundraiser Fashion Show, presented in partnership with GG My Love of Chautauqua Institution.

Enjoy an evening of classic, versatile fashions, w**e and light refreshments — plus a special GG My Love Pop-Up Shop featuring fashions and accessories from the show. 🛍️ A portion of pop-up shop proceeds will benefit the Marvin House!

As we celebrate our Diamond Jubilee — 75 years of women, community and legacy — your support helps us preserve our historic home and continue Elizabeth Warner Marvin’s vision of a place where women can gather, learn, connect and celebrate. Call 716.488.6206 or email [email protected] to save your spot TODAY! Cost is $15 payable at the door.

09/16/2026

09/15/2026

Join us! 🔍 Tickets going FAST! Call 716.488.6206 to save your spot Today!

Guests will have the opportunity to take part in the upcoming Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House presentation of "Mystery at the Marvin," an original, interactive mystery experience at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4, at the historic home at 2 W. Fifth St., Jamestown.
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09/11/2026

🌿 September Luncheon at the Marvin House 🌿

Join us Thursday, September 17 at noon for a fascinating program featuring Liz Gabalski of the Fenton History Center, who will share the story of Catherine Dickes Harris—an early Black woman in Jamestown whose life was defined by family, caregiving, community service, and courage as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Liz has even discovered some fascinating ties to the Marvin Family!

🍽️ Luncheon Menu:
Chicken & biscuits with mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean almondine, followed by cookies, coffee & tea.

🎟️ Members: $21 | Guests: $25
📞 Reservations: 716-488-6206
📧 [email protected]

Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Guests will be charged for meals if cancellations are not made by noon Tuesday, September 15.

09/09/2026

🕵️‍♀️ Something mysterious is happening at the Marvin House! 🕵️‍♂️

Step back into 1951 for “Mystery at the Marvin,” an original interactive mystery celebrating the Marvin House’s 75th Anniversary! 🎉

📻 Local all star cast presents a live vintage radio broadcast filled with music, commercials, secrets—and clues! But the mystery doesn’t stop there. Keep your eyes open, listen carefully, and see if you can solve the case before the evening ends!

⭐ Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4 at 7 PM
Doors open at 6:30 PM
🎟️ $35 | Marvin House Members $30
🥂 Beverages & refreshments included

Seating is limited and reservations are required!

📞 716-488-6206
📧 [email protected]

Can you solve the Mystery at the Marvin? 🔎

09/08/2026

Join us at noon on Thursday, September 17, for a program honoring Catherine Dickes Harris and her lasting impact on Jamestown.

Liz Gabalski, Education Coordinator at the Fenton History Center, will present “Catherine Dickes Harris: Underground Railroad Conductor.”

Among Jamestown’s earliest Black women residents, Catherine Dickes Harris devoted her life to family, caregiving, and community service. Best known as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, she contributed to the community in many other meaningful ways. The presentation illuminates the experiences and accomplishments of Black women in 19th-century Jamestown while preserving an important part of local history.

Luncheon served will be Chicken and biscuits with mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans almondine, Cookies, coffee and tea.

The public is encouraged to attend! Call 716.488.6206 or email [email protected] to make your reservations today! Cost is $21 for Marvin House members and $25 for guests.