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.
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
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
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.