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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. 

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.

Area Events.........

SBU Men's Basketball Vs. Saint Louis

Wednesday, February 16 2011 7 PM

Location: St. Bonaventure University

Reilly Center

St. Bonaventure, NY

Phone: 375-2500



Coffee House African American

Center for Cultural Development

Friday, February 18 2011

6 - 8 PM

Location: every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
former Bethel AME church

402 West Green Street

Olean

Phone: 372 3577

The African American Center for Cultural Development announces the opening of an old fashion ‘coffee house’ from 6:00 to 8:00 PM every first and third Fridays beginning in January 2011. The main room of the Center will be set up with café tables and chairs facing the stage on which performers “will do their thing” says Director Della Moore.

This is a fundraiser for the Center to help with upkeep like utilities. Everyone is invited. There will be a donation jar for a free will offering. The call is out for anyone who would like to sing or read or play an instrument to sign up for one of the slots (four performers each night) in front of a friendly audience.

Anyone interested in performing or simply volunteering to help, please contact the Center at aaccdofolean@gmail.com or 372 3577.

The African American Center for Cultural Development exists to value, promote and integrate the rich and diverse history and culture of the Southern Tier region of New York State through the celebration of the talents, lives and history of African Americans in the region. Please call Della Moore, Director of the Center, 372 3577 for more information or visit our website

http://africanamericancenterforculturaldevelopment.org/olean/

OGH Foundation Auction

Friday, February 18 2011

Location: February 18, 19

Daniel Carter's Auction and Event Center

Allegany, NY

February 18 - Preview of Auction, 3 - 7 PM

February 19 - Auction begins at 10 AM

POSTCARD

Girls Night Out "Chocolate Indulgence" Night

Friday, February 18 2011 3 pm - 9 pm

Location: L'image Salon & Spa

9 East Main St.

Allegany, NY 14779

Phone: 373-6414

Price: 0.00

When was the last time you were pampered? Come and enjoy a relaxing, fun night away with your girlfriends and Eat Your Heart Out! Choose from any two services for only $20. Free hors d'oeuvres, chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate!, wine & non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Space is limited, so make your reservations today! Call 373-6416

JCC Men's Basketball Vs. Monroe CC

Saturday, February 19 2011 1 PM

Location: Olean Family YMCA

1101 Wayne Street

Olean, NY

Phone: 376-7500