Best Western Events

Chicken Bar-B-Que in Westons Mills

Sunday, June 5 2011 Noon - ?

Location: Westons Mills Community Center

Olean-Portville Rd.

Westons Mills

Come join them for the best chicken BBQ in the Southern Tier.

43rd Annual Chamber Clambake

Wednesday, June 8 2011 3:30 - 8:30 PM

Location: War Vets Park

551 East State Street

Olean

Phone: 372-4433

Officials at Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce have set the 43rd Annual Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce Clambake for Chamber members and guests at Olean’s War Veterans Park, located at 551 East State Street, Olean (across from Bradner Stadium). This festive gathering represents the traditional start of the summer season in our community and offers fun, fine food and prizes for all. Music, games and loads of prizes are also a part of the Clambake.

Chamber member, the Old Library Restaurant, will be catering the event, which runs from 3:30 - 8:30 PM. The restaurant will serve up Beef on Wyck, Clams casino, Clam chowders, sausage sandwiches, BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs, and BBQ Ribletts. The menu will also include clams (raw and steamed), peel n’ eat shrimp, Sturbridge stuffed clams, New Orlean’s steamed crawfish, peel and eat shrimp, Italian style meatballs, fruit, summer salads, ice cream sundae bar, chocolate fondue copper kettle, and more.

Tickets are for Chamber members and guests at $33 per person if purchased by June 1, with the cost of $38 per ticket June 2.

St. Bonaventure University Alumni Weekend

Friday, June 10 2011

Location: June 10-12

St. Bonaventure University campus

The Alumni weekend is held June 10-121-13 on St. Bonaventure University campus.

St. Mary's Church Festival

Friday, June 10 2011

Location: June 10-12

St. Mary's Church

202 S. Union St.

Olean, NY

Phone: 372-4841

3 big days!-Church Festival at St. Mary's- A traditional street festival in Olean, NY on W. Henley and N. Union. Local food favorites found at no other area festival: Filipino food, Wellsville Texas Hots, O'Gregor steak sandwich, pierogi, Friday outdoor fish fry, AOH Chicken BBQ, Pancake Breakfast w/ REAL maple syrup, area's largest Cake Wheel, homemade pies and more. Live music all 3 days includes 2 top bands from Buffalo! Theme Basket raffles, children's games, "I Got It" BINGO style, games of chance, street vendors, $4,000 total in cash raffles and much more! Fri Rick Bokman Classic Car Show & live oldies music. Religious processions all 3 days. HOURS Friday 5pm-11:30pm; Sat Noon-11:30pm; Sun 8:30am-6pm.

Women's Weekend

Friday, June 10 2011

Location: June 10-12

Ellicottville, NY

Phone: (800)-349-9099

To honor, educate and celebrate women! Women's Weekend features an event filled two days for females only. Geared towards a healthy, happy lifestyle, activities include: hiking, networking, yoga, kickboxing, women speakers, seminars, purse party, female comedians, spa treatment and much more!

Best Western Plus

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

Spring in with the Best Western

Celebrate Salamanca Carnival

Friday, May 13 2011

Location: May 13-15

Veterans Memorial Park

Salamanca, NY

The rides, the food, the lights and sounds, there's just nothing like a Carnival. This year's Carnival is sure to have something for everyone. There's heart pumping rides such as The Zipper and Ring of Fire as well as the classic Carrousel, Giant Slide and Ferris Wheel!

Take a break from the rides and kick back and enjoy some cold refreshment at our beer tent while you take in some live music by Iron Eyes!! Whether your with friends, family, young or old, everyone will feel like a kid at the Carnival in the Park!

For a limited time get your discounted ride tickets 5 rides for $5! Make sure you take advantage now because these tickets are a limited time offer!

 

Spring Carnival

Friday, May 13 2011 6- 8 PM

Location: Olean Family YMCA

1101 Wayne Street

Olean, NY

Phone: 373-2400

The Olean Family YMCA announces their annual Carnival Night on Friday May 13 from 6 to 8pm. Come join in the fun with the slider and bounce house and carnival games and face painting in the Activity Center. The event is free to Y members and a $15 family fee for the public. For more information contact the Y at 373-2400

A NIGHT OUT JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

Tuesday, May 17 2011 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Location: The Old Library Restaurant

116 South Union Street

Olean, NY

Phone: jmiller@homecare‐hospice.org

The Kathi Ward Foundation for Nursing Practice Inc.

(with generous support from OGH Auxiliary) in honor of Nurse’s Week invites you to

A NIGHT OUT JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

No admission charge but pre‐registration is required

5:30‐ 6:15 Hors d’oeuvres Cash Bar Vendors Exhibits 6:30‐ 7:30 “Women and Heart Disease” ‐ Dr. Ahmad Hilal

Chinese Raffles 50/50 Raffle START YOUR HEART HEALTHY AWARENESS NOW!!

EXERCISE FOR YOUR HEART

HEALTHY EATING FOR YOUR HEART

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Cattaraugus Co. Health Department Olean Family YMCA Eade’s Fitness L’Image Salon & Spa

MASSAGE THERAPY NURSING EDUCATION AWARENESS BOCES Practical Nursing Program

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Jamestown Community College

YOU MUST PRE‐REGISTER BY MAY 10th TO ATTEND. SEATING IS LIMITED TO 100 PEOPLE. FAX 716‐372‐3156 OR E‐MAIL jmiller@homecare‐hospice.org

Kick Cancer - WPIG / St. Jude's Kick Ball Tournament

Saturday, May 14 2011

Location: Forness Parks

Olean

Congratulations to the graduating seniors at

Saint Bonaventure University.

 

Spring In with the Best Western

March of Dimes Walk

Saturday, April 30 2011 9 AM registration, 10 AM start

Location: War Veterans Park

Olean, NY

Phone: 800/244-9255, 716/691-3805

http://www.marchforbabies.org/

South Olean Football Fundraiser

Saturday, April 30 2011 7 - 10 PM

Location: Pulaski Club of Olean

North Union Street

Olean, NY

$20 is admission for 2 adults and INCLUDES complimentary, beer, wine, soda and food. Admission price is also your entry to win one of six prizes ranging from $50 - $1000.

WNY Maple Festival

Saturday, April 30 2011

Location: April 30, May 1

Franklinville, NY

Phone: 557-2498, 676-3692

Events: pancake/sausage breakfast in elementary cafeteria, maple products demo, craft show/sale, antique gas engine & implement show(Saturday), wood sculptures, art show, Parade (Saturday 11 am) ham/leek dinner. antique auto show(sunday), art show at DeLynns', chicken BBQ (Sunday), Miners Cabin open 1-5. Please check their website for vendor applications and a complete schedule of events,

http://chamber.franklinvilleny.org/

Great Valley Regatta

Saturday, April 30 2011 7 AM start

Location: Great Valley creek

Great Valley, NY

Phone: 945-1398

Sponsored yearly by the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company, this 14 mile regatta is fun for spectators and participants. The majority of competitors are in it "for fun". Dinner, music and refreshments top off the day!

Rock City Park

Sunday, May 1 2011

Location: Rock City Park

Route 16

Olean, NY

Phone: 372-7790

Rock City Park is now open for the season.

Stretch your muscles as you follow a path over, under and even through rocks that tower as high as 80 feet!

Street Classics Car Club Summer Cruise

Thursday, May 5 2011 6 - 9 PM

Location: Olean Center Mall

North Union Street

Olean, NY

Phone: 373-2106

Every Thursday!

50s and 60s music, door prizes, raffles, 50/50

Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Custom Cars and Trucks

http://www.streetclassics.com/

 

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.