More than a dozen area organizations and initiatives, including Allegany Hope and Allegany Hope Community News, will be providing information to the public next Thursday in Cuba as they seek to acquaint residents with available services, many of them free. The Allegany County Community Collaboration, coordinated by the Cattaraugus-Allegany Workforce Development Board, will be at … Read more
Registrations are underway for a free Older Adult Wellness Day this coming Friday which will include a free luncheon, blood pressure screenings, flu shots, information sessions and a public hearing on needs of seniors in Allegany County. The session, to include the public hearing conducted by the county Office for the Aging, will be held … Read more
Some dozen Allegany County churches are participating this coming weekend in a national Back to Church annual observance, with the number posted to date believed to be the most per population of any county in New York State and beyond. The designation, occurring this year on Saturday-Sunday, September 19-20, was created many years ago to … Read more
Spiritual revival is on the lips of many throughout the area, and even internationally, this month and over the coming year, with at least three otherwise unconnected events over a two-week period starting yesterday in different parts of Allegany County. A group of residents and students, along with visitors from the Rochester area, were joined … Read more
A set of Revival Meetings will be held next week in Wellsville, led by a South Carolina guest preacher. Pastor Ernie Spence from Parkway Baptist Church in Ladson will conduct the 7PM services on Tuesday-Thursday, September 22-24, at the Anchor Baptist Church of Wellsville, New York at 83 Chamberlain Street. The speaker has served in … Read more
A popular Allegany County music group will be accompanied by a second band this Sunday for its return to the free Second Annual A Greater Hope Music Festival and Community Picnic for individuals and families in the extended Friendship area. A Band Called Hope, headed by former Houghton area resident John Wise, will be joined … Read more
A Band Called Hope will return to Friendship this month for the second year of The Greater Hope Music Festival and the fourth year of a free Community Picnic for individuals and families throughout the area. The event is scheduled for noon to 3PM, Sunday, August 30, at Island Park, 29 West Water Street in … Read more
A new Ministry Resources Guide, to include musicians, artists and other presenters and designed to assist churches and other Christian organizations identify talents available in the Allegany County area to aid in joint ministries, is in development. What God is Doing in Allegany County ny, an Allegany Hope initiative which serves to help bring churches … Read more
A summer home repair ministry, started more than 40 years ago in Steuben County by a New Jersey church and then expanded to Allegany as the result of the marriage of two of its young workers, has become an ongoing generational outreach for youth and adults. The Risingville Intercommunity Service Effort (RISE) crews, comprised this … Read more
Three Belmont organizations are joining together this year to host Amity Daze, a community yard sale tradition for nearly 40 years, with a new Porch Fest being added to enable shoppers to be entertained with music while they browse for bargains. The additional feature will occur from noon to 5PM Saturday, August 8, the second … Read more
Online registration for the first Pop-up Pantry (PUP) for the remainder of the year, to be held Wednesday at Fillmore, will open at 7AM tomorrow. ACCORD Corporation will receive online reservations, starting at 7AM June 29 for its first Wednesday of the month free food PUP, to be held from 3PM to 4:30PM on July … Read more
A muti-faceted summer opportunity, which will include five free caricature giveaways, will be hosted by a group of Friendship churches next month for area residents during its first Music on the Lawn summer concert. Strings husband and wife duo, Craig and Kim Merritt of Jasper, will provide a lawn chair Faith is the Victory music … Read more
A free disaster planning and recovery workshop for elected officials and community leaders, first responders, business owners, churches and other organizations, and interested residents will be hosted next Wednesday evening at Belmont by the Allegany County Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Service (DHESES) will provide the Recovery … Read more
A sample of music performed by the Deckers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM2pDPtc7Xk. A special free concert for both children and adults, along with added features, is scheduled for this coming Saturday night in Friendship. Jason and Rachel Decker, performing on tuba and flute, will present Caricatures, a musical presentation which reflects a little girl and a clown, and … Read more
Registration is underway for a free series for Allegany County seniors on how to maximize healthy lifestyles and overcome feelings of isolation, with a gift card being provided to those who complete the sessions. A free WISE (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) workshop, with limited seating, will be hosted weekly in July and August as … Read more
An expanded Community of Care focus will be the effort in coming months of the What God is Doing in Friendship ny alliance of participating churches as it seeks to enhance opportunities to serve residents throughout the greater Friendship area and beyond. The alliance, which has been engaged collectively in developing initiatives which are designed … Read more
Flutes and a tuba will bring different characters to life for children to older adults next month as several Friendship churches host their first free Dessert Concert for the public. Jason and Rachel Decker will present Caricatures, a musical performance which reflects a little girl and a clown, and a hippo, giraffe and bear, at … Read more
Possible outdoor recreation areas and inside activities and resident supports were among suggestions made today during a National Day of Prayer luncheon in Friendship. Architecture students from Alfred State College provided the public services enhancements ideas at one of three prayer gatherings hosted by the What God is Doing in Friendship ny alliance of participating … Read more
A Band Called Hope will help herald this year’s Christmas season for area residents tonight during a free concert reflecting A Friendship Christmas – Celebrating the True Message of Christmas. The event, which also will include the opportunity for family audience participation, will be held from 6:30PM to 7:30PM, Thursday, December 4, at the Bible … Read more
A free Faith Leader Luncheon has been scheduled for next month in Belmont to address depression and isolation among older adults. Ardent Solutions of Wellsville will host the event from 11:30AM to 1:30PM Monday, December 8, at the Crossroads Commerce and Conference Center at 6087 State Route 19 North at Belmont. The session is intended … Read more