Publisher’s note: ellicottvilleNOW is excited to welcome Indrek Kongats and his new Breakaway Adventures column to our team of writers.

October was a big month for 48 Kids as they began running as a full-time consignment shop. They started with a soft opening in August and have been feeling the love from the community ever since.

Azalea Park Decor & Alice’s Tea Room newly opened this summer and continues to add every bit of charm in Cattaraugus, NY.

The Tri-County Arts Council is calling on area artists to enter some of their work for the "A Little Something" small works member show.

The 3rd Annual Kofi Burbridge Day of Service will take place November 28th. This is a nation-wide volunteering event in honor of Kofi, who was an inspirational artist that generously shared his musical gift with countless fans.

The Little Valley Lions Club is pleased to share its second Dining in the Dark event beginning on November 1st at Ellicottville Brewing Company’s Little Valley location.

Get your brooms ready to fly, put on the cauldrons, mix up those potions and make sure your pointy shoes are ready to hit the streets for some Halloween mayhem.

Everyone has a staple macaroni and cheese that they love, yet it’s not a meal you can just whip up for a quick and easy workday lunch until now! Bowl-ify is now open in Franklinville, NY!

Chris and Tara Perkins grew up in Cattaraugus and are locals who are on the cusp of helping the sleeping giant, Cattaraugus, re-awaken. In case you haven’t noticed, the village of Cattaraugus is THE place for new start-ups.

Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce established a new award in 2018 as a part of its Annual Dinner - the Chamber’s Presidential Award. This year’s award goes to David J. Koebelin. 

Not since January 2022 has the staff at Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce been at four employees.

The Enchanted Mountains of Western New York rolls out the white carpet for you! Experience winter in all its glory.

Plan a cozy winter getaway to the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region.

Are you seeking some refreshing forest therapy? Then a trip into the Allegheny National Forest Region is just what your heart and soul require.

Buffalo Bills all-time tackle leader Darryl Talley is coming to Cuba for a fundraiser event supporting Gabby Kranock, a Cuba girl who was paralyzed by a drunk driver in 2022.

The Olean Local Development Corporation (OLDC) has chosen the Tri-County Arts Council as its second recipient of the OLDC Community Driven Project Fund.

The Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center (OCC) invites the public to attend a gifting ceremony on Friday October 20th.

Our local communities are full of spooky fun this month. One venue that may seem unusual to you but fits the theme well is the Salamanca Rail Museum.

Brooke Skiba, one of E.A.R.S.’ many dedicated volunteers loves Halloween and has toyed with the idea of having a Halloween fundraiser event for years.

The St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams assisted Santa and Mrs. Claus with checking the holiday decorations.