Upcoming Events

Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau
Thu 21st Apr
7:30 pm
10:00 pm
Big Band Dance, St. Bonaventure, NY
The St. Bonaventure University Jazz Band will host a big band dance at St. Bonaventure University’s Doyle Hall Dining Room. Admission to the “Swing Into Spring” dance, which includes light refreshments, is free, but donations are welcome.
For more information please call: 716 375-2303
Or visit:
www.sbu.edu/about-sbu/n.....il-21
St. Bonaventure University 3261 West State Road, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
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Fri 22nd Apr
10:00 am
11:00 am
Earth Day Walk to Poor Farm Cemetery, Smethport
This Earth Day explore the beautiful Shawmut Trail traversing woodland settings, open meadows and farm land. The hike passes the McKean County Poor Farm and Cemetery where you will hear fascinating stories about the people laid to rest during the 1800s. Free and open to the public. If it rains please meet at the McKean County Old Jail Museum on 502 King Street in Smethport for the program presentation.
For more information please call: 814-887-5142
Or visit:
www.facebook.com/McKean.....eline
Shawmut Trail Head by Marvin Creek Bridge on Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749
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Fri 22nd Apr
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Piano recital: Griffin Kramer, St. Bonaventure, NY
Get your tickets for this stunning performance as this St. Bonaventure graduate makes his debut. He will perform the popular " Rhapsody in blue" by George Gershwin, and works by Beethoven, Ginastera, Litz, and Rachmaninoff.
For more information please call: 716-375-2000
or visit:
www.sbu.edu
Quick Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure University, 3261 West State Road, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
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Sat 23rd Apr
35th Annual Ridgway YMCA Triathlon, Ridgway
The race will begin at 11am at the courthouse on main street. The finish line will be on the Clarion River at the Portland Mills Boat Launch. The Awards Ceremony will be at approx. 4pm at the Country Squirrel Outfitters.
For more information please call: Call (814) 776-1146
Or visit:
www.ymcaridgway.com/newsevents.html
Elk County Courthouse,250 Main Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
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Sat 23rd Apr
10:00 am
2:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Day with Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville, NY
Show appreciation for nature by assisting Pfeiffer Nature Center at their annual trail clearing and cleanup event. It is the perfect way to enjoy the woods while helping to keep trails well maintained and accessible. This activity is free and open to the public and is best designed for ages 10 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Trail clearing tools will be available, but please feel free to bring your own.
For more information please call: 716-933-0187
or visit:
www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org
Pfeiffer Nature Center, Lillibridge Preserve, 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, NY 14770.
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Sat 23rd Apr
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
“All About Elk”, Benezette
Learn about Pennsylvania's elk herd. Learn fascinating facts about their antlers, history, family, and their behavior throughout the year.
For more information please call: 814-787-5167
Or visit:
www.experienceelkcountry.com
Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Road, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sat 23rd Apr
7:00 pm
9:00 pm
Buddy Guy, Salamanca, NY
Share an evening with a living legend—Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, 6-time Grammy Award winner, 34-time Blues Music Award winner and one of Billboard Magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”—Buddy Guy.
For more information please call: 716 244-5105
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www.senecaalleganycasino.com
Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd, Salamanca, NY 14779
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Sun 24th Apr
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
“Time for Turkeys”, Benezette
learn about the wild bird that Benjamin Franklin wanted to be our national symbol. Following an informational slideshow, the children in the audience can enjoy some wild turkey coloring pages.
For more information please call: 814-787-5167
Or visit:
www.experienceelkcountry.com
Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Road, Benezette, PA 15821
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Thu 28th Apr
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
Ladies Night, Olean, NY
Do you need a night out? Plan for a Ladies Night Out the last Thursday of every month. ! Prizes, wine and spoon tastings in The Point, live music from Ade Adu, 50% off our specialty drink menu 25% off all other drinks and much more!!
For more information please call: 716-379-8210
or visit:
www.gtofood.com
Good Times of Olean, 800R East State Street, Olean, NY 14760
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Fri 29th Apr
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
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Fri 29th Apr
7:30 pm
10:30 pm
Wine down Friday, Kane
Tyler, Dave, and Anthony will be filling the lounge with the sounds of your favorite songs. Unwind after a long week with your favorite drinks! There will be a $5 cover & 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
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Sat 30th Apr
Super Hero 5K & Kids Fun Run, Bradford
Calling all Superheros, every child needs a hero, but abused children need a Superhero. Spend the morning with your children at the YMCA and support abused children in McKean County.
For more information please call: 814-368-6101
Or visit:
www.yourymca.org/Default.aspx
Bradford Family YMCA, 59 Boylston Street, Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 30th Apr
1st Annual Leek Fest, Kane
Spend the day at CJ Spirits and taste the world’s best Bloody Mary made with their new Wilds Leek Vodka - CJ Spirits' signature Vodka, vapor infused through wild leeks. Activities throughout the day include outdoor tent with art vendors, chainsaw carvers, leek dip contest, and live music until 10:30 pm. Be sure to taste their leek sausage, leek dip, leek soup and leek pasta.
For more information please call: 814-837-1500
or visit: www.cjspirits.com
CJ Spirits, 120 Willow Run Drive, Kane, PA 16735
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Sat 30th Apr
12:00 pm
4:00 pm
Felted Chicks, Allegany, NY
Try your hand at needle felting with Darlene Subulski. She will take you from start to finish creating your own 2 1/2 to 3 in. yellow wool baby chick. All supplies are included.
For more information please call: 716-372-7455
Or visit:
www.myartscouncil.net
Cattaraugus County Arts Council, 100 W. Main St., Allegany, NY 14706
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Sat 30th Apr
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
“Wetlands and Vernal Pools”, Benezette
Springtime is life renewing itself. Vernal pools are a microcosm of this miracle. Learn how these temporary wetlands provided habitat for many species, such as frogs, salamanders, and how these mini-ecosystems also benefit other vertebrate and invertebrate life forms.
For more information please call: 814-787-5167
Or visit:
www.experienceelkcountry.com
Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Road, Benezette, PA 15821
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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