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Free Grant Writing Workshops
The Tri-County Arts Council will be having two free Grant Writing Tips for Artists and Arts and Culture Organizations workshops in Cuba and Olean
Giving Back, By Way of Motorcycle
Let’s face it. Bikers oftentimes get a bad rap - portrayed as violent, degenerate or dirty by various films & media. The opposite could not be more true. Motorcycle clubs are built on members who are very active in their communities.
Motor Through the Mountains
Experience slow two-lane byways while learning about America’s industrial & agricultural history on this motorcycle road trip in PA, which offers stunning vistas, great eateries, wineries, and even a brew pub or two.
Digging Deep
Allegheny Valley Project is back at Canticle Farm to continue its annual research into the history of the Allegheny River Valley. Volunteer Bence Szita from Hungary uncovered a ceramic pipe fragment thought to be about 800 years old.
Scholarships Awarded
Six graduates of Ellicottville and West Valley Central Schools received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
GOACC Corporate Golf Classic Huge Success
The GOACC Corporate Golf Classic pits businesses against businesses in a heated competition to be deemed CORPORATE winners (and COMMUNITY winners!). The event also donates the 50/50 to a community cause/effort.
Opening Reception for Art Exhibit
An opening reception will be held this Saturday for the current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, "The Real Ethereal World," featuring collages by Sara Baker Michalak from Chautauqua County.
716 Gives Day 2023
For 36 consecutive hours, Bills and Sabres fans throughout the 716-area code region will unite to raise money for non-profit organizations located in the eight counties of western New York in an epic giving event that supports several organizations in our own community!
Public Profile: Up Close with Lisa Barlow
Lisa Barlow: A transplant from Bradford since 2014 when she married Ellicottville’s Jonny the Barber, Lisa Barlow loves to talk about the work she does for the United States Forest Service at the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) in Marshburg, PA.
A Conversation with Joe Bonsall
evlNOW writer Melanie Hulick had a great conversation with the Oak Ridge Boy’s Joe Bonsall about their upcoming show at the Seneca Allegany Casino.
OnoFest is Back for 2023!
What if I told you that $10 would get a carload of people into the Onoville Marina for a day of summer fun? You should believe me, because it’s true; you can bring a whole carload to OnoFest 2023 for just $10!
It’s Time to “Tame the Tuna”
Who wants to spend a day out on the water? Would you want to make a really cool float to go down the river in? What if you could win a prize for doing just that?
Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow 2023
Picture this: It’s a beautiful summer day. The sun is shining and there’s a light breeze in the air. You’re on your way to Salamanca, NY to experience the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow - maybe for the first time.
Olean Corporate Golf Classic 2023
Chamber members Ledgie DeRose, Jeff Crouch, Frank Higgins and Scott Derwick met with GOACC staff back in 2013 regarding their Corporate Challenge 5K. That day, the 1st GOACC Corporate GOLF Classic was developed. The 2023 Classic marks its 10th Annual!
New GOACC 2023 Ornament Revealed
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce unveiled its newest Santa Claus Lane ornament, a depiction of the Angee’s Restaurant, Olean, NY.
Southern Tier Trail Project Moves Forward
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced last week a major $7+ million grant for Cattaraugus County.
Rail Trail in Orchard Park Now Open
After three years of preparation by Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail, Inc. (ECRT), Village of Orchard Park residents may now enjoy a 1.3-mile multi-use recreational trail for walking, running, biking, and strolling.
Lets Go On a Hidden Valley Adventure
At Hidden Valley Animal Adventure Park - less than an hour away - you can come ALMOST nose to nose with creatures you have only read about in National Geographic
46th Annual Model Aircraft Show Flies into Hinsdale
Have any of you seen those neat RC planes that you can launch into the air and fly around? If you haven’t, now is your chance to head out to the STARS Flying Field in Hinsdale, NY for their 46th Annual Fun Fly Event.
Flair’s Warriors Ready to Assist
At this time last year, we published an article about Flair’s Warriors - a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping families together by offering on-going financial assistance for sick and disabled dogs for those in the Western New York area.