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LOST: Equipment for Various Sports in Chautauqua, NY

I’m a weekend athlete and coach who misplaced my equipment bag this morning around 7:50 AM at Chautauqua Lake Park, near the basketball courts by the lakefront trail. It had gear for several sports—a couple of balls, some gloves, and a lightweight windbreaker—stuff I rely on for practice and games. I realized it was gone as I pulled into the parking lot and felt that sinking mix of frustration and disappointment. If anyone turned it in or saw it lying around, please drop a note through the site so I can get back on the court.

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Near the basketball courts at Chautauqua Lake Park about 11 hours ago
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Found postcards near Chautauqua Institution

Hi, I’m Grace Bennett. This afternoon around 2:15 PM, I found a bundle of postcards on the ground near the Amphitheater at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY. The cards look travel-worn, stamps faded, with a few handwritten notes peeking out. I gathered them up and kept them safe in my bag, hoping the owner will recognize them and reclaim them through the institution’s channels. If these belong to you, they carry stories from far-off places and small personal messages that deserve to find a home again.

Near the Amphitheater, Chautauqua Institution 4 days ago
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Found DVDs near the Chautauqua Institution

Last night I found a stack of DVDs on a bench by the West Gate of the Chautauqua Institution around 6:15 p.m. The cases were a little damp from the misty air, with a few stickers peeling but the titles visible. I figured they belong to someone here for an evening film night, so I carried them to the central gathering spot in case the owner checks this listing. I felt a warm sense of relief thinking about reuniting them with the person who saved those movie memories.

Sentimental
West Gate, Chautauqua Institution 8 days ago
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Found keys with blue enamel wolf keychain

Found a set of keys this morning around 9:40am near the steps of the Chautauqua County Public Library on Oak Avenue in Chautauqua. There's a blue enamel wolf keychain attached to a mix of house keys and a black car key, and one key has a small dent with a red fish-shaped key fob tucked beside it. I think they were dropped last night after the farmers market when people were leaving the Main Street area. If these belong to you, send me a message and we can work out a pickup time; I’d be happy to get them back to the owner as soon as possible.

Chautauqua 11 days ago
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Silver MacBook Pro with pink bumper

I lost my silver MacBook Pro 13-inch yesterday around 3pm outside the Chautauqua Institute bookstore near the amphitheater on Main Street. It's a 2019 model in solid condition, inside a pink silicone bumper case, with a tiny dent on the top-right corner. It has a white cat-sticker on the palm rest and a small maple leaf sticker on the lid—very distinctive. It contains family photos and several work documents, so it's not just any laptop—it carries sentimental value and work for me. Really hoping to get it back!

Chautauqua 14 days ago
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Gold ring with emerald and initials engraved

I lost my gold ring yesterday around 3pm near the Amphitheater on the Chautauqua Institution grounds. It's a 14k yellow gold, slender 2.5mm band with a tiny bezel-set emerald on top. Inside the band is a delicate engraving 'A.J.' that I can just glimpse in the right light. The ring has a small scratch along the edge and a slight bend from years of wear, but overall it's in good condition. It means a lot to me—it's a gift from my grandmother—and I’m really hoping someone who finds it can return it. If you happened to see it, I’d be grateful if you could message me here.

Chautauqua 16 days ago

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