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By Carol Fisher-Linn    Visit an historic Indian fortress and walk ON a prehistoric ocean floor. One of the great natural wonders in the United States – right here in Olean!     A visit to Rock City Park leaves one wondering about the history of this prehistoric place. It has...

By Darlene Brace    The Village of Bemus Point is excited to kick off the 2026 season with their "Bemus is Blooming" weekend, which will take place next weekend, May 2nd and 3rd. Local businesses throughout the village, including retail stores, restaurants, bars, and more, will celebrate the arrival of...

By Barbara Arnstein        "When you come to the festival, you’ll want to take plenty of photos of the star of the weekend; the cherry blossoms.", said Paula Hinz, Co-Founder of the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival.  "You can eat at food trucks and visit the vendors.  Since the Japanese Garden...

Sometimes it’s not just about the distance, it’s about how you get there. Endurance Factor always wants their participants to enjoy their run, so there will be a few surprises out on the course that will make you smile. And don’t forget about their awesome finishers’ medals and super soft...

    Lakewood,NY Good Neighbor Bookstore in Lakewood, NY is happy to announce their participation in the 13th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day!     “This is our eighth year celebrating as owners of Lakewood’s Indie Bookstore.” said owner, Bob Lingle, “We believe in promoting all things local and are...

By Carol Fisher Linn      “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” Greek Proverb     Arbor Day is not just for planting trees, but for planting hope.     Remember the poem we all learned in 3rd/4th grade called Trees?...

The Bemus Point Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market will begin its second season in 2026, taking place Friday mornings from 9am-2pm in the Village’s Sunset Park, running May 29-September 4. The market continues to grow as a staple of the summer season, bringing together local farmers, bakers, and artisans in a...

These magnificent Clydesdales and Little Red Barn Clydesdale Farm owners will be stationed in front of Katy’s café on Washington Street in Ellicottville offering carriage rides this weekend: Friday, April 17 from 5-7pm, Saturday all day 12-8pm, and Sunday from 12-5pm. By Carol Fisher-Linn    Have you ever been close...

By Darlene Brace     The Mazza name and business is well-known in this area, and they have a rich family history. In 1972, brothers Robert and Frank Mazza, of Italian heritage, operated a single vineyard and opened Mazza Vineyards in North East, Pennsylvania, near the New York-Pennsylvania state line. This...

In celebration of Nashville Nights, local romance author Joan Wahl will be appearing at the Alexandra gift store located at 10 Washington Street on April 18th and 19th with books one and two in her Music City series. The series takes place in Joan’s self-proclaimed happy place of Nashville, where...

By Barbara Arnstein         To quote Act Five, Scene One, of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", this play is "merry and tragical, tedious and brief". In "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again)", in just over ninety minutes, three actors (male) perform parts (male and female) from Shakespeare's...

   The Chautauqua County The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners are once again hosting their annual Native Plant Sale, at the Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY. The plant sale will take place in the Science Center of the JCC Campus, on May 16th from 11am-2pm.     You...

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Pop Music with an unexpected twist. You may be singing along with Religious/Spiritual music without knowing    Behind us is the Holy season of Easter and Passover which likely exposed many of us to familiar religious music. We now head back into our secular world. Our...

By Kate Bartlett     Ellicottville, offers a diverse mountain biking scene, featuring lift-serviced trails at Holiday Valley Resort and HoliMont with a wide variety of trails. The area also features over 35 miles of WNYMBA-managed trails in the nearby McCarty Hill State Forest, offering everything from beginner-friendly, smooth, and wide...

By Carol Fisher-Linn Tours of the Basilica      What would Pope Francis in Rome, Italy, possibly have to do with a church in Olean, New York? It turns out this Pope designated Holy Name of Angels R.C. Church a “Basilica” for its exquisite art, architecture and history.  How did it...

By Darlene Brace    April is the National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County (CAP) invites you to attend their 14th annual CAP Diamond Dinner and Auction. This event will take place at Chautauqua Suites in Mayville on Saturday, April 18th, from 5-9pm. The...

     Jamestown, N.Y.  You are invited to celebrate Earth Day at Audubon Community Nature Center by joining staff and other volunteers to work on projects to maintain and improve the Nature Center building and grounds.    On Volunteer Day morning, Saturday, April 18, volunteers will split into groups to...

Nashville Nights’ Hat Bar Lucky Day Homestead Hosts throughout Ellicottville By Kate Bartlett   Lucky Day Homestead will be hosting Hat Bars during Nashville Nights, the new country-themed festival in Ellicottville April 17-19. The event brings high-energy, Nashville-inspired vibes to the village with live country music, line dancing, and themed...

Chautauqua County   The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) is announcing several updates for Paint CHQ, Chautauqua County’s public art initiative that brings vibrant murals, creative placemaking, and cultural tourism to local communities.     For 2026, Paint CHQ will be implementing two mural projects that will continue to...

By Darlene Brace     Easter is just around the corner, and Western New York is bustling with Easter egg hunts and other fun activities for you and your family to enjoy. With spring in the air, hopefully these events will be outdoors, weather permitting, so please dress appropriately. These festive...