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Catering Company Brings the BBQ Straight to You
What if I told you, there is a BBQ catering company right around the bend in Springville, NY that not only has a food truck but will gladly bring that food truck to your next gathering and provide a BBQ smorgasbord?
“Horsing Around” to Benefit the Olean City School District
Want a fun way to spend a Friday night? “Night at the Races” is a fundraising event sponsored by the Olean Schools Foundation and hosted by the Woodside Tavern on the Range.
Give the Gift of Life During Donate Life Month
“For National Donate Life Month (NDLM) 2023, Donate Life America was inspired by the natural world of a pond coming to life in the spring.”
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Although not the most pleasant topic to read about, or even think about, imagine the life of an abused child who is at the mercy of a parent or guardian
Add Some Crickets to Your Diet
While looking for an alternative source of high-quality protein to fuel his recovery from a back surgery gone very bad, Ellicottville native Nick Alexander happened to cross paths with crickets, and the tiny black creatures changed his diet - and his life - forever!
BANFF Mountain Film Festival Coming to WNY
Jamestown’s Roger Tory Peterson Institute is the ideal host for the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, which will take place across two days: Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22.
New CRCF Scholarship Established
The Carroll Swanson Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Performing Arts, established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation through a bequesst from Swanson, will continue Swanson’s love for supporting music students
Jr. NBA Skill Challenge Returning to Olean
March Madness will continue into late April with the Jr. NBA Skills Challenge coming back to Olean! The City of Olean Youth and Recreation and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the challenge for Saturday, April 22
Allegany State Park Spring Events
The weather is improving (slowly), spring is here (somewhere) and the time to get outdoors is now! (Or later this week when the sun is out.)
Come Meet Your Local Farmers
What better way to get to know our local farmers than the Cattaraugus County Agricultural Annual Farmer-Neighbor Dinner, happening April 12 at the West Valley Fire Hall (9091 Route 240) starting at 5:30pm.
“Catching Fire” Art Exhibit Opened
An opening reception for the current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, "Catching Fire," was held last Saturday, March 25 inside the TCAC Gallery.
Want to Have a Crush On Your Food?
Erin Horton, a native of Springville, ran independent restaurants and large corporate ventures for nearly 20 years before starting Edible Crush Catering. She has traveled nationally and internationally with a CMC (certified master chef).
The Story Behind Swan Street Florist
This is an old story. Perhaps one local old-timers from Salamanca will remember all too well, but one worth retelling for the chuckle factor.
Reo Speedwagon Bringing Heat to the Casino
Spring may have just sprung, but Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is preparing for an entertainment heatwave when REO Speedwagon storms into the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Saturday, June 24 at 7pm.
Inspired by Bread
There is so much to enjoy at Art's Cafe in Springville. Walk in and you'll see a beautiful coffee shop/bakery counter/art gallery and a small stage where music is often performed, plus so much more…
Honoring Our Vets
“Every service member of the Vietnam generation should know that their sacrifices mattered and that their service made a difference.” - President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (3/29/22)
CRCF Funds Make $275K in Grants Possible
Four donor designated funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation have together supported $274,753 in grants to organizations designated by their donors so far this year.
Maple Weekends Have Arrived
New York’s Maple Weekend, a chance for the public to visit local maple syrup producers to learn about the sugar making process, is set for March 18-19 and March 25-26
Spring Equinox 2023 is Coming
Spring is on the way! Good things are about to happen, but before we celebrate, let’s take a few moments to learn a bit about this equinox as we ready to celebrate March 20th.