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DESSERT THEATRE

Thursday, January 26 2012

7 – 8:15 PM

Location: Olean High School West Sullivan Olean, NY Phone: 375-8000 Olean High School’s Hospitality and Tourism class along with a select few musicians of Ms. Rhody's will be hosting this event. Tickets are $5.00 and need to be purchased before the event, as they are not being sold at the door. Please contact 375-8000 (Chris Stavish) or email cstavish@olean.wnyric.org for tickets. St. Bonaventure Hockey Vs. SUNY Binghamton <> Friday, January 27 2012 8:30 PM <> <> Location: William O. Smith Rec Center Front & State Streets Olean, NY Phone: 373-RINK  Greater Olean Area Outdoor & Rec Sports Show Saturday, January 28 2012 10 AM - 5 PM, 10 AM - 4 PM Location: January 28, 29 Daniel Carter Events Center 2593 West Five Mile Road (on exit 24 ramp-off Int. 86) Allegany, NY Phone: 372-4433 As more individuals and families travel shorter distances from home and take shorter vacations or mini-vacations, the Rec / Sports Show will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities close to home. Exhibits will include but not limited to: camping, paddle sports, hiking, cycling, all-terrain vehicles, hunting, snow and water-skiing, snowmobiling, bird-watching, fishing, health and fitness, scuba, parks, destinations, sporting equipment and related equipment and accessories American Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday, January 28 2012 10 AM - 3 PM Location: Olean Center Mall Olean, NY Phone: 1-800-RED CROS STHCS - Princess Party <> Sunday, January 29 2012 11 AM - 3 PM Location: Bartlett Country Club 32 Euclid Avenue Olean Phone: 372-8532 January 29 – 2012 Princess Party, Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc. and its Southern Tier Child Advocacy Center will hold their annual Princess Party fundraiser to benefit the center. The Princess Party will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bartlett Country Club, 32 Euclid Avenue, Olean. Tickets are $20 for each princess and $15 per adult. Registration is required and all princesses must be accompanied by an adult. Each princess will have their hair styled by local hairstylists and will receive a magical nail painting in the princess’ choice of color. Each princess will also be crowned as royalty and will enjoy a tea party luncheon with live entertainment. For more information, contact Southern Tier Child Advocacy Center at (716) 372-8532 or visit www.sthcs.org to register. 

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Everywoman Opportunity Center’s Open House

Friday, September 30 2011

Location: Everywoman Opportunity Center

132 North Union Street, Suite 107

Olean, NY

Phone: 716-373-4013

Everywoman Opportunity Center, Inc. will hold an Open House on Friday September 30. Come meet the newly established Everywoman Community Leadership Council, learn about Everywoman’s services, and enjoy refreshments.

Members of the Everywoman Community Leadership Council include Vanessa Castano; Paula Fox Derwick; Colleen Kent; Marjorie Litteer; Diana Maguire; Kathleen Premo; Heather E. Schultz, Center Director; Sr. Frances Monica Sheehey; and Marcella Smith, Chair.

The Center has been helping women achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency in Olean since 1987 and throughout Western New York since 1977. For more information please contact Everywoman at 716-373-4013.

Creekside Roundup Fall Trail Ride Weekend

Friday, September 30 2011 9 AM

Location: Creekside Arena

Franklinville, NY

Phone: 258-0985

Get your horse ready for one last Fall Trail Ride, October 1st through the 3rd.

Registration is at 6pm Friday or 9am Saturday. Trail Ride at 10AM

Meet at Jackson Forest, Jackson rd. (off Bakerstand rd.) Franklinville, NY (off rt. 16, turn onto Elm St. to Bakerstand rd. and follow signs.

Call Creekside Roundup Members Charlie Jackson (716) 258-0985 or Sarah Boehmer 716-676-9951

 

Murder Mystery with the Fiffenfur Family

Saturday, October 1 2011 6:30 PM

Location: Bartlett House

302 Laurens Street

Olean, NY

"This October, someone will die. Again. We invite you to join the Fiffenfur family once more for an all new sequel to last-years sold out murder mystery sensation!

Saturday, October 1st at 6:30PM, at the historic Bartlette House in Olean, NY.

Tickets are $40 and include the performance, specialty drinks, and food all night. Available exclusively at the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce

120 North Union Street

Olean, NY 14760-2735

(716) 372-4433

With some of your favorite characters still running loose in the house, along with some new and mysterious guests, join the Fiffenfur's at what is sure to become an annual October tradition. Couldn’t get a ticket last year? Don’t worry, there will be plenty of evidence to bring you up to speed on this cast of eccentric characters! Only after hunting for clues, reviewing the evidence and interviewing the performers will guests be able to determine who has committed the crime. With several possible endings, you are assured an evening of suspense, thrills and spine-tingling fun each night.

A $100 cash prize will be awarded to the guest who turns out to be the craftiest sleuth! It will be a night to die for!"

Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, October 1 2011 Registration 9:30-10:30 AM, 5K starts at 11 AM

Location: Portville American Legion

Main Street

Portville, NY

Phone: 585/307-7563, 585-933-6546, 933-8082

Price: 10.00

Registration fee $10 includes t-shirt, cinnamon roll breakfast, and chicken BBQ.

Hosted by the Portville American Legion Post 814, Portville American Legion Auxiliary Unit 814 and the Portville Sons of the American Legion Squadron 814.

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Annual Memorial Day Weekend Trailride

Friday, May 27 2011

Location: May 27-30

Little Valley Rider's Clubhouse

Y of Rt. 353 and Rt. 242

Little Valley, NY

Phone: 938-6313

This ride was established in 1952 as a great way to begin the summer.

 Bring your horse and enjoy 70+ miles of scenic trails.

 Camping, music, food and fun!

Luminary Candlelight Vigil for Inspiration Walk

Friday, May 27 2011 8 PM

Location: Procession begins from The Mental Health Association on 121 N. Union St. to JCC-Olean Campus.

Phone: 372-0208

The Mental Health Association In Cattaraugus County

In conjunction with the Jamestown Community College Department of Continuing Education, we invite you to take part in our Annual Inspiration Walk

Take a moment, be inspired.

For the remainder of the month, you will notice small plaques along the edges of the walkway in the courtyard.

The plaque may be small, but it’s message, speaks volumes. It speaks of quiet strength, resolve, and a common bond. There are people all over, even famous indi- viduals, who suffer from mental illness, some in silence, some more willing to share than others.

May is Mental Health Month

As you walk along the path on the way to your destination, we hope that you to read some of what these people have to say. Movie stars, poets, even a former President, all have something that inspired them to push forward. As you travel on toward your destination today, remember what inspires YOU

JOHNSEN OPEN Charity Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 28 2011 Registration begins at 1 PM, 2:00 PM Shotgun Start

Location: Bartlett Country Club

Olean, NY

Phone: JohnsenOpen@hotmail.com or meme@oleanny.com or BCC 716-372-5176

REGISTRATION

$80 (non-member); $55 (member)

Includes greens fees, power cart, registration gifts, appetizer buffet & chance to win prizes (on course & off!)

GOLF

Alternate shot play - 2-man teams

(Couples - Women - Men: handicapped divisions)

SPONSORSHIPS

Hole Sponsors - $100

Company sign on hole - Option to display product,

company summary and contact info

GRAB A PARTNER AND REGISTER ASAP!

CONTACT: JohnsenOpen@hotmail.com or meme@oleanny.com

or BCC 716-372-5176

DAIRY WEEK ON MAIN STREET

1 WED: CUBA DAIRY WEEK begins.

2 THU: CUBA DAIRY WEEK continues.

3 FRI: CUBA DAIRY WEEK continues.

MAIN STREET CRAFT FAIR

GUMBO FUNDRAISER

Cuba Cultural Center, 2 W. Main St.

4 SAT: CUBA DAIRY WEEK continues.

MAIN STREET CRAFT FAIR continues.
CLASSIC CAR SHOW

GUMBO FUNDRAISER

Cuba Cultural Center, 2 W. Main St.

DAIRY PARADE

Main Street - 5pm

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Red & Gold Scramble

The Olean High School Alumni Association and the Olean City School District Foundation are co-sponsoring the RED & GOLD Scramble on Saturday, June 19 at the Bartlett Country Club in Olean, NY. The golf scramble will occur during the 127th Annual OHS Alumni Weekend.

Registration is $75.00 per player/$300 per team- prices include cart/green fee, appetizers, and prizes.

Prizes will be awarded to for the Best and Worst golf score and to the team with the most red &gold spirit.

Hole sponsorships are also available at $100 per hole (Company sign on hole/display product on hole). OHS ALUMNI SPECIAL: For OHS Alumni if you would like to play in the scramble and would like to sponsor a hole, the OHS Alumni Special is $150.00.

Registration is at 8:00 am

Shotgun Starts at 9:00am

Appetizers/Cash Bar open at 2:00pm with awards presentation to immediately follow.

Proceeds of the red & gold scramble will benefit both the Olean High School Alumni Association and the Olean City School District Foundation

Fire Works- Hot Dog Sale and Dress Down

The Olean Area Federal Credit Union,located at 1201 Union Street, will be hosting a Hot Dog sale on June 18th from 11:00am to 5:00pm. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Olean Professional Firefighters Association, OPFFA, for the July 4th Bradner Stadium fireworks display.

Grab 2 Hot Dogs and a Drink for $2.00.   

June 24-27

Twin Tiers Theater Festival

Bringing the enchantment if Broadway to the heart of the Enchanted Mountains.  

Located in the beautiful Olean Historic District.