Spring in with the Best Western

Jazz Vespers

Friday, April 1 2011 7 PM

Location: First Baptist Church

133 South Union

Olean, NY

A talented and unique musical ensemble will be presented at the Jazz Vespers, a musical/spiritual outreach to serious musicians and music lovers in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania and beyond.

 

South Dayton Firebelles To Host Daffodil Festival

SOUTH DAYTON - The South Dayton Firebelles will host their annual Daffodil Festival on Saturday,

April 2, at the South Dayton Firemen's Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., South Dayton, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The day will be full of activities for everyone, from the young, to the not-so-young, and all are welcome to attend.

A preliminary of the day begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration for the Dessert Contest. Desserts must contain at least one of the following ingredients: orange, banana, lemon, maple syrup or chocolate. Registration will continue until 9:30 a.m. with judging at 10 a.m. Desserts must be in a non-returnable container and must be accompanied by a copy of the recipe.

Judging will take place in three categories: children 11 years and under, children between 12 and 16 years of age and adults. At 10 a.m., the craft show begins. Spaces for vendors are still available by calling 988-5975.

The Easter Bunny will make an appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A chicken and biscuits luncheon will be available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. The Little Big Band, comprised of Tim and Paula Stockman, will perform from 1 to 3 p.m.

Andover Maple Festival & Sportsmen Show

Saturday, April 2 2011

Location: April 2, 3

Andover Central School Grounds

For more information Visit:

Andover Maple Festival and Sportsman Show

SBU -- Mike Posner Live

Tuesday, April 5 2011

Doors open at 7:30 PM and the show starts at 8:30 PM

Location: Reilly Center Arena

St. Bonaventure, NY

Phone: 375-2506

Tickets are $10-SBU Faculty, Staff & Students and $15 public. For more information, assistance or special accommodations, please call 716-375-2506 or visit www.sbu.edu/cab.

Best Western Events

Purple Day for Epilepsy

Friday, March 25 2011 All day

Location: People from around the globe wear purple March 25 and March 26

People from around the globe are encouraged to wear purple and spread the word about epilepsy. The Epilepsy Association of WNY encourages schools and businesses to help support local epilepsy awareness by hosting a Wear Purple day on Friday, Mary 25. To participate, call 883-5396 or email sdonovan@epilepsywny.org

Archbishop Walsh Sports Booster Raffle

Saturday, March 26 2011 7 - 11 PM

Location: Archbishop Walsh Academy

Olean, NY

Phone: 372-8122

The annual Archbishop Walsh Academy St. Patrick's Day Party is fast approaching - don't miss your opportunity to have a chance at taking home the grand prize of $20,000. The cost of each tickets is $100, which not only enters you into the drawing for cash prizes, but also admits two adults to the party where food and drink will be served. The party will take place at Archbishop Walsh Academy on March 26, 2011, from 7 - 11 p.m. Tickets are now available but don't wait - there are a limited number for sale and last year was a sell-out. Please join us in helping Archbishop Walsh celebrate Catholic Education. For more information on where you can purchase tickets please call Archbishop Walsh at 716.372.8122.

Gun Show, Raffle and Silent Auction

Saturday, March 26 2011 9 AM - 4 PM

Location: March 26, 27

Dan Carter's Allegany Event Center

West 5 Mile Road

Allegany, NY

Phone: 372-8481

Gun dealers, ammo, sports, hunting and archery equipment and more

Family Emergency Preparedness Event, STORM THE MALL

Saturday, March 26 2011 10 AM – 3 PM

Location: Olean Center Mall

Olean, NY

Phone: 372-5800

In order to celebrate National Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross is conducting their 4th Annual “Storm the Mall Family Emergency Preparedness Event and Blood Drive” at the Olean Center Mall on Saturday, March 26th from 10am – 3pm. The “Storm the Mall” event is more than a blood drive; it is a Family Emergency Preparedness Event. Red Cross offices from the Southwestern New York Chapter, along with several other agencies from the area will be on hand to offer emergency preparedness information, provide fun activities, and much more! This event will allow families to learn how to become “Red Cross Ready” for emergencies. Becoming “Red Cross Ready” involves learning how to make a plan, get a kit, and being informed. There will be prizes and drawings held throughout the day and all presenting blood donors will receive coffee and donuts compliments of Dunkin’ Donuts.

Best Western

Ski the Day for the United Way Day

Thursday, March 3 2011 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Location: Holimont Ski

Ellicottville, NY

Phone: 372-3620

SAVE THE DATE -- Thursday, March 3rd at HoliMont Ski Club in Ellicottville! The United Way's annual Ski Day fundraiser is a great way to support the community and also a great deal for skiers! $50.00 pass includes: All day lift ticket, free t-shirt, breakfast, lunch, and apre-ski party, and raffles! Get in on the Poker Run competition, too, and win big! Call 372-3620 for tickets. It’s a ball!

Salute to Olean

Thursday, March 3 2011 5:30 PM doors open, 6:30 PM dinner starts

Location: Bartlett Country Club

Olean

Phone: 373-2400 x217

Salute to Olean - an event to honor citizens for t

heir commitment to making our

community a better place to live, work, do

 business and raise a family.

PNC - Nature Walk

Saturday, March 5 2011 9 - 10 AM

Location: Pfeiffer Nature Center

Lillibridge Property

Portville, NY

Phone: 716-933-0187

Spaghetti Dinner, Chinese Basket Raffle & Euchre Tournament

Saturday, March 5 2011 12 - 6

Location: Allegany American Legion

Euchre tournament 1-?; dinner 3-6 pm (includes spaghetti dinner w/meatballs, salad, bread & butter and dessert. Kids up to 5 - $2.00, 5-12 $4.00, and 12 and up $6.00. Chinese Auction 12-5:30, 50/50 and many other raffle tickets.

All proceeds to benefit Women & Children's Hospital through the Variety Kids Telethon.