Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau |
Thu 5th May 6:00 am 8:00 pm | Birding 101 – Adult and Youth, Bradford This course will briefly outline the ways people enjoy birds, from the casual observer to competitive birder, emphasizing there is no right or wrong way to do it. Wear comfortable weather-proof clothing and walking shoes for the field trip. Youth 10 and older may register with parent for FREE. Class is held rain or shine. For more information please call: 814-362-5078 OR visit: www.upb.pitt.edu/continuinged Seneca Building, Room 200, 2 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 6th May | ANFVB Backyard Tour, Bradford Spend a day exploring the treasures of McKean County. Stops include the Zippo/Case Museum, Olde School House Village Shoppes, Eldred WWII Museum, Lynn Hall, Smethport Mansion District, Kinzua Sky Walk, Flickerwood Wine Cellars, CJ Spirits. Lunch is included. $25 for members, $30 for non members. For more information please Email: Claudia@visitanf.com or call: 800-473-9370 Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau, 80 East Corydon Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 6th May 9:00 am to Sat 7th May 5:00 pm | Town Wide Yard Sale, Smethport Enjoy two days of treasure hunting in the Allegheny National Forest Region. For more information please call: 814-598-7403 www.smethportpa.org Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Fri 6th May 5:30 pm 7:30 pm | Wright's Music Shed, Bradford Stop by Wright’s Music Shed for some evening entertainment. On the first Friday of every month the store hosts local jam sessions on their built in sound stage from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. These performances are open to the public. For more information please call: 814-368-5399 Or visit: www.wrightsmusicshed.com Wright's Music Shed, 80 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 6th May 7:30 pm 10:30 pm | Wine down Friday, Kane Stop in and enjoy the sounds of "Darkwater Duo ", while you treat your taste buds with good food and fine wines. Relax while listening to good music. There will be a $5 cover charge and ID is required. For more information please call: 814-837-7566 or visit: www.flickerwood.com Flickerwood Wine Cellars, 309 Fickerwood Road, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sat 7th May | Happy Half Marathon, Ellicottville, NY This spring Happy Half is a serious race, but full of fun surprises along the way. The 13.1 mile route will start in Ellicottville, take you through the rolling terrain of Great Valley and finish at Holiday Valley. There's also a 5K distance and 1 mile Beer Run. The AWESOME after party will be held at the Holiday Valley Lodge. For more information please call: 716-699-2345 www.holidayvalley.com Holiday Valley Resort, 6557 Holiday Valley Road Route 219 PO Box 370 Ellicottville, NY 14731-0370 | |
Sat 7th May 8:00 am 4:00 pm | "I Love My Park Day" Salamanca, NY "I Love My Park Day" is a statewide event to improve and enhance our parks and bring visibility to the entire park system and its needs. Volunteers will celebrate by cleaning up storm damage and other debris on park lands and beaches. For more information please call: 716-354-9101 www.nysparks.com Allegany State Park, ASP 1, Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Sat 7th May 9:00 am 12:30 pm | A Birder’s Eye View, Portville, NY Do you aspire to become a serious birder? This class, taught by local birder Bert Schweigert, is based on Roger Tory Peterson’s system of bird identification, using a bird’s physical markings, movement and behavior to aide in identification. Dress for the weather as the class will be partly indoor and outdoor, and bring your binoculars, field guide, and a bag lunch. Fee is $10. Limited space available, so register by 4 pm, Thursday, May 5th, 2016. For more information please call: 716-933-0187 Or visit: www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center & Foundation Inc. 14 South Main Street Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sat 7th May 9:00 am 5:00 pm | Mother's Day Sale, Salamanca, NY Stop in at the Museum and treat your Mother to all day Crafts, an 11 am Puppet Show. All woman on this day receive a Free admission. For more information please call: 716-945-1760 Or visit: www.senecamuseum.org Seneca Salamanca Iroquois National Museum, 814 Broad Street, Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Sat 7th May 10:00 am 2:00 pm | Allegany Adventure Run, Allegany State Park, NY Three different course distances to choose from offer one of the most memorable events of the season on the wide, rolling and non-technical trails of the Art Roscoe Trail System inside Allegany State Park. For more information please call: 716-354-9101 x236 www.nysparks.com/parks/73 Allegany State Park, 2373 ASP Rt. #1, Ste. 3, Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Sat 7th May 10:00 am to Sun 8th May 5:00 pm | Arts and Crafts Show in Rock City Park, NY Enjoy the craft of many new and returning artists and crafters displaying their watercolors, oils, sculptures, photography, jewelry, glass, metals, and wood. For more information please call: 866-404-7625 www.rockcitypark.com Rock City Park, 505 Route 16 South, Olean, NY 14760 | |
Sat 7th May 11:00 am 6:00 pm | Stinkfest in Bradford This annual festival celebrates the leek, also known as the spring onion.Try local leek cuisine, including a leek dip contest, food and craft vendors, amusement rides for kids, entertainment, a Lil' Stinker contest and Outhouse Races. For more information call:814-368-7417 www.stinkfest.org East Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 7th May 1:00 pm 3:00 pm | Mother's Day Tea, Bradford Bring your mother and celebrate Mother's Day with an elegant tea party and arts and crafts with hats for mothers, daughters, and anyone else who would like to be involved. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information please call: 814-362-6527 www.bradfordlibrary.org Bradford Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 7th May 7:00 pm 9:00 pm | Steve Miller Band, Salamanca, NY Get on board for a soaring night filled with unforgettable hits that are the definition of seventies classic rock with Steve Miller Band! In the mid-seventies, few bands were as successful, with a string of hits that include iconic classic rock tracks such as “The Joker,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner” and “Jungle Love,” to name a few. For more information or to purchase tickets please call: 1800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com Seneca Allegany Events Center & Casino Bar, 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard, Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Sun 8th May | Walleye Tournament, Bradford Join the Kinzua Outdoors 13th Annual Walleye Circuit, where great times, great food, and good fishing will be taking place for good causes. The entry Fee is $120.00 including big fish pot. For more information please call: 814-362-1423 or visit: www.kinzua-outdoors.com Willow Bay, 4001 W Washington St, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sun 8th May 8:00 am 2:00 pm | Mother's Day High Tea, Cooksburg Bring your mother and show her your appreciation with a delicious spread fit for a queen. This high tea includes savory appetizers, assorted pastries, chocolate and freshly brewed hot tees. Call to reserve your seating. For more information please call: 814-744-8017 Or visit: www.gatewaylodge.com Gateway Lodge, 14870 Route 36, P.O. Box 125, Cooksburg, PA 16217 | |
Wed 11th May 11:30 am 1:00 pm | Lunch in the Square, Bradford Enjoy menus from various Bradford restaurants and live musical entertainment. Open to the public. For more information please call: 814-598-2646 www.bradfordpa.org Veterans Square on Main Street in Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Wed 11th May 6:00 pm 8:00 pm | Beginning Canoeing, Bradford, PA Have fun this summer on the water canoeing. You will learn the basics of canoeing on flat water, canoeing safely, using the proper equipment, entering and exiting safely, using the proper strokes and steering. For more information call: 814-362-5078 www.upb.pitt.edu Marilla Reservoir, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 13th May to Sun 15th May | 3 day Kinzua Fly Fishing School, Bradford Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish. Sign up for classes and learn how to fly fish like a pro. This class is 3 days long with all meals included and lodging for two nights for $445. For more information please visit: users.penn.com/~skvarka University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford PA, 16701 | |
Fri 13th May 7:30 pm 10:30 pm | Wine down Friday, Kane Stop in and enjoy the sounds of "The New Uncorked", while you treat your taste buds with good food and fine wines. Relax while listening to good music. There will be a $5 cover charge and ID is required. For more information please call: 814-837-7566 or visit: www.flickerwood.com Flickerwood Wine Cellars, 309 Fickerwood Road, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sat 14th May to Mon 16th May | Writing Workshop, Ludlow Explore the benefits of writing—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You will learn and practice simple yet profound ways to use words to heal, transform, and grow. For more information please call: 814-945-6512 Or visit: www.olmstedmanor.org/writing-workshop Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 East Main Street, Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Sat 14th May to Sun 15th May | ANF Photo Trek, Bradford Join award-winning Photographer Ed Bernik for this two day class. Learn by doing, as you photograph the beauty of the Allegany National Forest. Class begins at 8am on Saturday morning to catch the best light, and ends Sunday at 6pm. Class instruction, two breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners are included in the fee of $239. For more information or to make reservations please call: 814-362-5078 Or visit: www.upb.pitt.edu/continuinged University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 14th May 8:30 am 10:30 am | Take a Walk on the Wild Side, Portville, NY If the sweet, melodious trills of songbirds is music to your ear, you will not want to miss this bird walk through the wetland and scrub areas of Pfeiffer Nature Center. A well-known location for regional birders, the Eshelman Preserve hosts a multitude of migratory and resident birds. Visitors may see and hear dozens of species that frequent the area as they walk along grassy, gentle trails. Bring binoculars. No pets. Free. For more information please call: 716-933-0187 Or visit: www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center & Foundation Inc. Eshelman Preserve, 1420 Yubadam Rd Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sat 14th May 12:00 pm 4:00 pm | Nuno Felted Scarves, Allegany, NY Fiber artist Linda Georgian will take you through the popular techinique of Nuno felting. This class will teach you the process of Nuno felting, we will be creating a silk and wool scarf that you will design yourself. Supplies are include in the price. Students are asked to bring a spray bottle for water. For more information please call: 716-372-7455 Or visit: www.myartscouncil.net Cattaraugus County Arts Council, 100 W. Main St., Allegany, NY 14706 | |
Mon 16th May 5:30 pm 7:30 pm | Faith Based Film " War Room", Bradford Enjoy this Faith based film about a seemingly perfect family that looks to fix their problems with the help of Miss Clara who is an older, wiser woman. For more information please call: 814- 363-9388 Or visit: www.bradfordcinema.com/film-series.html Main Street Movie House, 123 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Tue 17th May 7:30 pm 9:30 pm | Cirque Zuma Zuma, Bradford Enjoy an evening of America’s Got Talent finalist Cirque Zuma Zuma. Every show is packed with non-stop action and incredible features which keep audiences on the edges of their seats. Many describe it as an African-style Cirque du Soleil; such is the standard of the performers and the quality of the show’s live musical score. All seats are $45 a person. For more information please call: (814) 362-2522 Or visit: www.bcpac.com Bromeley Family Theater in Pitt-Bradford’s Blaisdell Hall, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Thu 19th May 6:00 pm 8:00 pm | Cork and Canvas, Kane Enjoy fine wines while you while you let your creativity flow onto canvas. Join Kelly Hunt for an artistic adventure. The cost is $30 per person. For more information please call: 814-837-7566 Or visit: www.flickerwood.com Flickerwood Wine Cellars & Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Road, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Thu 19th May 7:00 pm 9:00 pm | Trout Fishing-McKean County, Smethport Presented by Wade Robertson – author of many newspaper articles - He will give you several interesting facts about fishing in our local waters. Maybe you even learn about his favorite fishing hole? For more information please call : 814-887-5142 or visit: www.facebook.com/McKean.....eline McKean County Courthouse, 500 W Main St, Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Fri 20th May to Sun 22nd May | Allegany State Park GEOBash 11, Salamanca, NY Join the celebration of the eleventh annual Allegany State Park GeoBash! Ten years ago a small group of geocachers decided to get together for a picnic in their favorite State Park. Everyone had such a good time they all said they should do it again next year, and it just grew and grew from there. For more information please call:716-945-2034 www.facebook.com/Allega.....oBash Allegany State Park, Red House Lake, 2373 ASP Rt1, Ste 3, Salamanca, NY, 14779 | |
Fri 20th May 10:00 am 11:00 am | Hike for your Health, Portville, NY Hike through the scenic beauty of the Pfeiffer Nature Center. Just bring along a pair of comfortable hiking shoes and enjoy the beautiful setting and some companionship. Hiking sticks will be on hand for you to borrow. For more information please call: 716-933-0187 OR visit: www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center, 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, NY 14770 |