Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino delivered a very special announcement to comedy fans over the holidays. The legendary Jay Leno will perform in the Seneca Allegany Event Center on March 18.

The Tri-County Arts Council is pleased to announce the winners of the “A Little Something Small,” the third annual juried small works show.

Two aspiring sheriff’s deputies recently received scholarship awards to help them in attending the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy, sponsored by the Catt. County Sheriff’s Department.

Over the past two weeks, students in the Cattaraugus-Allegany region are one step closer to a potential future in the Animation industry thanks to a new course offered through CA BOCES & RIT.

On top of supporting small business this holiday season, we’d like to also challenge you to choose a gift that gives back. Many area organizations offer special holiday promotions with proceeds supporting their mission.

Ninety-six area families will have a brighter Christmas this year thanks to Interfaith Caregivers Gift Tree program and support from the Carroll and Dolores Anstaett Gift Tree Fund.

Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Cornell Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for their next Master Gardener training class.

Once again this year, school resource officers from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department stuffed their shopping carts full of toys and clothes to bring Christmas to area families in need.

Santa & Mrs. Claus are back in town!  The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Olean will host the ‘Visit with Santa’ at their newly built cottage in Olean’s Lincoln Park on Dec. 14. 

Nonprofits in Cattaraugus County together raised $270,364 in just 24 hours during this year’s Cattaraugus Gives program. That total represents some 2,215 gifts from 1,356 donors.

From now until January 14, the public is invited to view more than 140 pieces of artwork submitted by over 50 different artists from Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties at the Tri-County Arts Council’s Small Works Show.

Wafts of maple syrup from Sprague’s and delicious loose hamburger scents from Red’s and Trudy’s will now be joined with the aroma of chocolates at Portville neighbor, The Chocolate Roost, an addition to Rusty Roosters Farm and Vintage. 

My final interview of a three-part series of “A Boy Band Christmas” concludes with platinum selling artist Ryan Cabrera. Starting out as a lead singer for the band Rubix Groove, Cabrera soon found success as a solo singer/songwriter and guitar player.

81 nonprofits from across the Cattaraugus County region whose work betters the lives of Catt. County residents are set to fundraise and engage in friendly competition during on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

The ever-popular Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean, NY is the official kick-off to the holiday season in the area on Friday, November 25 at 6:30pm at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and North Union Street.  

Every day from Dec. 1-25, award-winning artists from all over the country will release a new piece of miniature art at midnight for the 25 Days of Minis online exhibit, each available for sale.

As I mentioned in the previous issue of ellicottvilleNOW, I had the opportunity to talk with three of the headliners of “A Boy Band Christmas”. This issue features Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees.

The Holiday Season in the Enchanted Mountains is magical! Here are some nearby, fun events for you and yours to experience in addition to the holiday happenings around Ellicottville!

More than 70 nonprofits from across Cattaraugus County will again be looking to make a big impact through their collective fundraising during Cattaraugus Gives on Tuesday, November 29.

The holidays are a time to travel to meet with family and friends to celebrate the season. Nearby in Kane, PA. you will discover a  number of fabulous places to sip, dine, shop and stay!