Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Its the most Wonderful time of the year!!!!

December 23, 2010
All Day
Olean YMCA Midnight Basketball
for boys in grades 9p-12a; every Fri night;
for more info: 716-701-1381 or

 A Christmas Ice Skating Penguin
Twelve Ice Skating Days of Christmas
 December 23-31 2010
7 - 9 PM
Location: William O. Smith Rec Center
Front & State Streets
Olean, NY
Phone: 373-RINK
Through the generosity of Five Star Bank, the City of Olean Division of Youth & Recreation Services is offering FREE admission for public ice skating. There is a $2 skate rental fee.



SKIING
Holiday Valley
Holiday Valley's physical address is 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY 14731. We are at the intersection of NY Rt. 219 and Holiday Valley Road, one mile south of Ellicottville, NY. GPS coordinates of Holiday Valley: Latitude 42.26282, Longitude-78.66895 Source: Google Maps. We recommend you double check the coordinates with your gps device


 
HoliMont

HoliMont ski area is located 40 miles south of Buffalo via Route 219 to Ellicottville.
From the North—Cross the Peace Bridge and take Interstate 90 West (NYS Thruway). Take Exit 55 to Route 219 South. Follow 219 for 50 miles to Ellicottville, take Route 242 West one mile to HoliMont.
From the West—Take Interstate 90 to Exit 37. Follow NYS 86 East (Southern Tier Expressway) to Exit 21 in Salamanca. Take Route 219 North 10 miles to Ellicottville, turn west on Route 242 and
go one mile to HoliMont.
From the East—Take NYS 86 West (Southern Tier Expressway) to Exit 21 in Salamanca. Take Route 219 North 10 miles to Ellicottville, turn west on Route 242 and go one mile to HoliMont.
From the South—Follow Route 219 North through Bradford, PA, and Salamanca, then North 10 miles to Ellicottville. Turn west on Route 242 and go one mile to HoliMont.




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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Tis the Season.....



BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 11 2010
9 AM - 11 AM
Location: Olean Family YMCA
1101 Wayne Street
Olean, NY
Phone: 373-2400
The Olean Family YMCA will be hosting a “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday December 11 from 9:00am-11:00am at the Olean Family Y. Families can come and enjoy breakfast, arts and crafts and a visit from Santa. The cost is $1.50 for children under the age of 12, Teens are welcome too! The cost for teens 13 and older is $2.00 and $8 for their entire Family. Non-member families can attend for $15. Pre-registration is not required for this event. Feel free to bring a camera and snap a picture of your child with Santa! Children can bring their letters to Santa. We will make sure they reach the North Pole. No matter if they have been naughty or nice each child will receive a treat from one of Santa’s helpers. All proceeds will benefit Teen programs. This event will take place snow or shine and we look forward to celebrating the holiday season with all of you. HO! HO! HO! For more information contact the Y at 373-2400.









Santa on the Rooftop
Saturday, December 11 2010
6 - 8 PM
Location: Gallets House B&B
1759 Four Mile Road
Allegany, NY

Join us for our Annual Santa on the Roof. Children can come and talk to Santa. Bring a paper product or canned food for the area food pantry. All are invited to join in the caroling with local children groups.




American Red Cross Blood Drive Food Drive
Monday, December 13 2010
12 – 6 PM
Location: Elks Lodge
209 West State Street
Olean, NY 
Phone: 372-5800
The American Red Cross is making an effort again this holiday season to encourage the Southern Tier Community to Give the Gift of Giving.  The American Red Cross will be hosting their annual Blood Drive Food Drive on Monday, December 13th from 12pm – 6pm at the Elks Lodge in Olean, located at 209 West State Street.  During this special holiday event, the American Red Cross will not only be collecting blood to help hospital patients, they will also be collecting non-perishable food items that will be distributed to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.  In order to thank blood donors for their lifesaving blood donations, all presenting donors will receive t-shirt and be entered to win a pair of tickets to see the Buffalo Bills take on the New England Patriots in Buffalo on Sunday, December 26th.  The American Red Cross is asking everyone to embrace the holiday season and Gift the Gift of Giving at the Blood Drive Food Drive.  Appointments are not necessary but are encouraged and can be made by contacting the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or logging onto www.RedCrossBlood.org. Walk-ins are welcome. We hope to see you there!
 
 
SPORTS
SBU Men's Basketball Team vs. Niagara
Saturday, December 11 2010

4 PM
Location: St. Bonaventure University

Reilly Center
St. Bonaventure, NY
Phone: 375-2500



Olean Eagles High School Hockey Vs. Dunkirk-Fredonia
Sunday, December 12 2010
 11:30 AM
Location: William O. Smith Rec Center

Front & State Streets
Olean, NY
Phone: 373-RINK




SKING

Holiday Valley
Holiday Valley's physical address is 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY 14731. We are at the intersection of NY Rt. 219 and Holiday Valley Road, one mile south of Ellicottville, NY. GPS coordinates of Holiday Valley: Latitude 42.26282, Longitude-78.66895 Source: Google Maps. We recommend you double check the coordinates with your gps device








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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW



Annual Day out with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to town
Hampton Inn, Olean NY
Saturday December 4, 2010
9am-2pm

Enjoy this free event for children.
Free Pictures with Santa.
Free toy for every child.
Free Pony Rides
 Free Face Painting.
Small Petting Zoo.
Write a letter to our Troops for the holidays.
Hang out with your favorite costume character.

For more information call:
716-375-1000











Cuba Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 4 2010
6 PM
 Location: Genesee Parkway
Cuba, NY
Phone: 585/968-5654
Following the lighting Ceremony after the parade, head to the Cuba Fire Hall for a special reception wtih Santa. Please bring a toy for "Toys for Tots" or a non-perishable food item. Contact the Cuba Chamber of Commerce (585-968-5654) for more information or visit




Silver Bells in the City Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 3 2010
 6 PM
Location: Jefferson Street Park
Salamanca, NY
Phone: 716/945-2034
Join in the fun at Jefferson Street Park located next to Rite Aid in Salamanca on Friday, December 3. Celebration of Light up the City will occur at approximately 6 p.m. Mayor Jeffrey Pond’s proclamation will help kick off the spirit of the season as we watch the whole park come to life at the official tree lighting ceremony. Come and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies while listening to the Community Choir sing your favorite Christmas carols.


 






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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Holiday Season....



Santa's VisionHelp Support our local communitiy
by donating unwrapped
Christmas Presents

Donations can be dropped off at:
Best Western University Inn
Country Inn and Suites
Hampton Inn

Presents will be given out to
children at our annual day out with
Santa Event held at the
Hampton Inn, Olean NY on Dec. 4






Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 25 2010
Registration 8-9 AM, Start time of 9 AM
Location: St. Bonaventure University
Murphy Hall
St. Bonaventure, NY
Twin Tiers Striders’ annual TURKEY TROT, St. Bonaventure University Murphy Hall, 8-9 AM Registration, 9 AM Start. No entry fee, but those who have registered by November 24 will receive a ticket for the 50/50 raffle. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased on the day of the race. All participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Olean Food Pantry. Questions? Please call the YMCA at 373-2400.






Santa Claus Lane Parade
Friday, November 26 2010
7 PM
Location: North Union Street
Downtown Olean
Phone: 372-4433
Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce ends the year with the festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade always held the Friday after Thanksgiving. The Parade is the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa lights thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration. Please contact GOACC at 372-4433 for more information.





Pancake Breakfast with Santa Claus
Saturday, November 27 2010
8 - 11 AM
Location: Masonic Lodge
124 North Union Street
5th Floor
Olean, NY

All You Can Eat Pancakes
8 Years Old to Adults - $5
Children 7 Years and Younger - FREE
All proceeds go to the Captain Timothy Hassett Memorial Scholarship Fund





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Thursday, November 18, 2010


Santa's Vision
Help Support our local communitiy
by donating unwrapped
Christmas Presents

Donations can be dropped off at:
Best Western University Inn
Country Inn and Suites
Hampton Inn

Presents will be given out to
children at our annual day out with
Santa Event held at the
Hampton Inn, Olean NY on Dec. 4



Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday, November 20 2010
12 - 2 PM
Location: Olean High School Cafeteria
West Sullivan Street
Olean, NY
*Use handicapped / gym entrance






LOCAL SPORTS
 
JCC Men's Basketball Vs. Butler CCC
November 19 2010
7 PM
Location: Olean Family YMCA
1101 Wayne Street  
Olean, NY
Phone: 376-7500
 
St. Bonaventure Hockey Vs. Rutgers University
Friday, November 19 2010
7:30 PM
Location: William O. Smith Rec Center
Front & State Streets
Olean, NY
Phone: 373-RINK

 
St. Bonaventure Hockey Vs. Rutgers University
Saturday, November 20 2010
Noon
Location: William O. Smith Rec Center
Front & State Streets
Olean, NY
Phone: 373-RINK

 
SBU Women's Basketball Game vs. Quinnipiac
Sunday, November 21 2010
1 PM
Location: SBU Reilly Center
St. Bonaventure University
Phone: 375-2500

 
Olean Eagles High School Hockey Vs. Depew
Sunday, November 21 2010
11:30 AM
Location: William O. Smith Rec Center
Front & State Streets
Olean, NY
Phone: 373-RINK


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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Sports, Movies and More....


Unstoppable

In theaters November 12, 2010.
Go out to your nearest theater and watch the movie.
Pay close attention you might recognize places
in the local area in the movie.

Inspired by actual events, “Unstoppable” is an adrenaline rush fueled by director Tony Scott’s signature mark of propulsive action rooted in the reality of ordinary people placed in extraordinary circumstances.

A veteran train engineer and a young conductor race the clock to stop an unmanned runaway train - effectively a missile the size of a skyscraper -- and prevent disaster in a heavily populated area.


Local Sporting Events 

Friday, November 12 2010
SBU Women's Basketball Game vs. Binghamton
7PM
Location: SBU Reilly Center
St. Bonaventure University
Phone: 375-2500


Saturday, November 13 2010
St. Bonaventure Hockey Vs. RIT
7:30PM
Location: William O. Smith Rec Center

Front & State Streets
Olean, NY
Phone: 373-RINK


Sunday, November 14 2010
SBU Men's Basketball vs. Arkansas-Little Rock
2 PM
Location: SBU Reilly Center
St. Bonaventure, NY
Phone: 375-2500


  • For ticket information call numbers provided.



How does a nice hot whirlpool tub sound?
Book a suite and enjoy a nice relaxing evening during the chilly nights.
Call 716-372-1300 and get warm.




 

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

As Halloween Approaches...



Team Photo
St. Bonaventure Hockey Vs. SUNY Binghamton
Friday, October 29 2010
7:30 PM
William O. Smith Rec Center
Front & State Streets
Olean, NY
373-RINK





Goo Goo Dolls
Saturday, October 30 2010
7 PM
Location: Seneca Allegany Casino
Salamanca, NY
Phone: 1-877-553-9500
Price: 65.00
Live in the Seneca Allegany Events Center All ages welcome, but under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets on sale at SenecaAlleganyCasino.com, The Logo Shop, ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com and all ticketmaster locations.





Pumpkinville
4844 Sugartown Rd.
Great Valley, NY
Come over to Pumpkinville and enjoy some activities.
New this year is the Ducky Derby.
Some of our other activies are Hayrides, Pony Rides,
Corn Maze, and the Corn Cannon Shoot.





Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street

October 1 - 30
Sommerville Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY
7:30 - 9:30 pm weekends only
Join us on the SCARIEST HAYRIDE in Western New York. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only.
The Scariest Hayride you'll ever ride. Hayride, Haunted Barn, Haunted Maze, crafts, food and lots of excitement.
Nightmare Hayride on Sommerville St. is known to be the scariest haunted attraction in Western New York. Nightmare Hayride is a twenty five minute tractor drawn hayride that will lead you down a creepy haunted path with live scary creatures. We guarantee that you will end up sitting in the persons lap next to you. Once you have successfully finished the ride you will exit off into a haunted maze that will twist and turn over one acre of land. Be prepared because once again we like to scare and now you will be walking through long dark hallways with live scary creatures that will give you nightmares. After you have made your way through the maze you will then end up in our haunted barn which features our vortex tunnel. If you have successfully made it through all of these extraordinary haunts it should end up taking a total of forty minutes.
Nightmare Hayride also offers a cook shack which will serve some spooktacular food! We also have a pavilion that you can sit and tell all your haunting stories. Come if you dare.
$15.00 each
Under 3 FREE
GROUP RATE 25 or more - $14.00 each if one person pays





Sunday, October 31, 2010
Have a Safe Halloween from the
Best Western University Inn.

Rules to Remember:
1. Always use common sense.
2. Young children should always go trick-or-treating with an adult.
3. Never trick-or-treat alone. Have at least 2 buddies go with you.
4. Plan your entire route and make sure your family knows what it is.
5. Make sure that you are wearing a flame retardant costume.
6. Wait until you get home and your parents check your candy before you eat it.
7. Be very cautious of strangers.
8. Accept treats only in the doorway.
9. Never go inside a house.
10. Be sure and say thank you for your treats.
11. Don't play near lit jack-o-lanterns.
12. Visit only houses where the lights are on.
13. Walk, Do not run.
14. Walk on sidewalks and driveways.
15. Cross the street at the corner or in a crosswalk.
16. Take a cellular phone with you if possible.
17. Wear a watch.
18. Carry a flashlight.


Olean NY trick or treating hours are from 6pm-8pm









Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Falling Leaves

Washington St Theater Presents
"Night Must Fall"
OCTOBER 22, 23, & 24
all shows start @ 7:30p
Sundays @ 2:30p
$7 per person



St Stephens Club
Children's Halloween Party
October 23, 2010
1:00PM-4:00PM
ages 1-10
lots of fun
open to the public





Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, October 24 2010
Westons Mills Fire Hall
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
All you can eat includes - Spaghetti and Meatballs (old family recipe), Salad, roll, Beverage, and a slice of homemade pie. $7.00 /dinner - Kids 10 and under and Seniors $6.00. Entertainment: Olean Barbershop Quartet Noon to 2:30 p.m. and Kim Childs for 3 to 5:00 p.m. Theme Basket Raffles and a Big Money Raffle - 14 winners - only 300 tickets sold - $25.00 each. Call St. Mary of the Angels Rectory 372-4841 and get yours today.












Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street

October 1 - 30
Sommerville Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY
7:30 - 9:30 pm weekends only
Join us on the SCARIEST HAYRIDE in Western New York. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only.
The Scariest Hayride you'll ever ride. Hayride, Haunted Barn, Haunted Maze, crafts, food and lots of excitement.
Nightmare Hayride on Sommerville St. is known to be the scariest haunted attraction in Western New York. Nightmare Hayride is a twenty five minute tractor drawn hayride that will lead you down a creepy haunted path with live scary creatures. We guarantee that you will end up sitting in the persons lap next to you. Once you have successfully finished the ride you will exit off into a haunted maze that will twist and turn over one acre of land. Be prepared because once again we like to scare and now you will be walking through long dark hallways with live scary creatures that will give you nightmares. After you have made your way through the maze you will then end up in our haunted barn which features our vortex tunnel. If you have successfully made it through all of these extraordinary haunts it should end up taking a total of forty minutes.
Nightmare Hayride also offers a cook shack which will serve some spooktacular food! We also have a pavilion that you can sit and tell all your haunting stories. Come if you dare.

$15.00 each
Under 3 FREE
GROUP RATE 25 or more - $14.00 each if one person pays





Pumpkinville
4844 Sugartown Rd.
Great Valley, NY

Come over to Pumpkinville and enjoy some activities.
New this year is the Ducky Derby.
Some of our other activies are Hayrides, Pony Rides,
Corn Maze, and the Corn Cannon Shoot.











Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Fall Fun in the Twin Tiers


Visions Hotels
Chicken BBQ

Sunday, October 17, 2010
12pm - 4pm
Country Inn & Suites
3270 NYS RT 417W
Olean, NY 14760
$8 - Take out only
Dinner includes: 1/2 Chicken, Salt Potatos, Corn and Roll
Soda and Cookies will be available on site for an additional $1 ea.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the following locations:
Country Inn & Suites ~ 3270 NYS RT 417W
Best Western University Inn ~ 3051 W State Street
Hampton Inn ~ 101 Main Street
Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce ~ 120 N Union Street


Santa's Vision
Book Sale
Sunday, October 17, 2010
12pm - 4pm
Country Inn & Suites
3270 NYS RT 417W
Olean, NY 14760

Books will be for sale during the
chicken BBQ.
All proceeds benefit the
Day out with Santa Event
held at the Hampton Inn,
Olean, NY.



Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street
October 1 - 30
 Sommerville Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY
7:30 - 9:30 pm weekends only
Join us on the SCARIEST HAYRIDE in Western New York. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only.
The Scariest Hayride you'll ever ride. Hayride, Haunted Barn, Haunted Maze, crafts, food and lots of excitement.
Nightmare Hayride on Sommerville St. is known to be the scariest haunted attraction in Western New York. Nightmare Hayride is a twenty five minute tractor drawn hayride that will lead you down a creepy haunted path with live scary creatures. We guarantee that you will end up sitting in the persons lap next to you. Once you have successfully finished the ride you will exit off into a haunted maze that will twist and turn over one acre of land. Be prepared because once again we like to scare and now you will be walking through long dark hallways with live scary creatures that will give you nightmares. After you have made your way through the maze you will then end up in our haunted barn which features our vortex tunnel. If you have successfully made it through all of these extraordinary haunts it should end up taking a total of forty minutes.
Nightmare Hayride also offers a cook shack which will serve some spooktacular food! We also have a pavilion that you can sit and tell all your haunting stories. Come if you dare.
$15.00 each
Under 3 FREE
GROUP RATE 25 or more - $14.00 each if one person pays





 
Pumpkinville
4844 Sugartown Rd.
Great Valley, NY
Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off Contest
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Pumpkinville will hold it's 3rd annual giant pumpkin contest.
World Competition of Great Pumpkin Common wealth
See pumpkins weighing over 1000 pounds!
Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off begins Sunday at Noon with prize money of $5,000.
(All Giant Pumpkins need to be on site by 11am)

 




SOME WILL DIE
Bartlett House



302 Laurens St
Olean NY
Thursday, October 14 2010

October 14 & October 15
 Join us this October for a night of interactive fun and mystery at Olean's historic Bartlett House.
 $32 presale tickets, $35 at the door.
Includes hours of hors d'oeuvres, flowing wine and desserts to Die For.
$100 cash prize for solving the mystery!
Performance is a fundraiser presented by and for Twin Tiers Theater Festival.
Limited tickets available.
Call 716.372-2700 or Elaine 378-5541 for info and tickets







Olean Barbershop Harmony Chorus
Annual Concert


Saturday, October 16 2010
7:30 PM
Portville Central School
Portville, NY

One important note from Portville school officials at the show site is that due to construction, patrons should use the Main St. entrance to the school which is Elm Street.  Also handicap parking is available near the back entrance to the school, and can be accessed by a new access road off of Elm Street.






The Black Crowes
Saturday, October 16 2010
7 PM
Location: The Seneca Allegany Events Center
Salamanca, NY
Phone: 1-888-913-3377
Price: 55.00
All ages welcome, but under 18 must be accompanied by an adult