Friendship churches are joining together for a series of events next month to help focus on the True Message of Christmas. A Friendship Christmas Celebration will begin this coming Saturday, December 2, with a series of activities for individuals and families which will run right through Christmas, and even New Year’s Eve. The schedule includes … Read more
Although today kicks off the “official” Christmas shopping season and festivities, Saturday will highlight some area focuses. Small Business Saturday, a nationwide designation to encourage consumers to recognize the impact which occurs when they engage with the 33 million small businesses in the United States that power America’s economy, create jobs and make communities vibrant, … Read more
Many different Trunk or Treat and other events at various locations are available to individuals and families in Allegany County and beyond from tonight through the end of the month, including the biannual Prescription Drug Take Back in both Belmont and Cuba to keep unused prescription drugs out of the hands of abusers, children and … Read more
An Evening of Chamber Music will be presented for the public Tuesday night in Wellsville. The free concert, sponsored by The Fountain Arts Center of Belmont, will be held from 6:30PM to 8PM in the David A. Howe Public Library auditorium at 155 North Main Street. The performance, to include pieces by Ewald, Brahms, Beethoven, … Read more
Houghton University will provide a combination of public art and music events this week which include a concert by a world-renowned Israeli pianist. Friday night will feature back-to-back activities in the Center for the Arts, with an opening reception for University art professor John Rhett in the Ortlip Gallery, starting at 6PM, followed by the … Read more
Two new ministry opportunities will get underway this week for Friendship area women and those who like to sing. A newly re-formed Just Do It! ministry will be opening its doors to women throughout the area Wednesday, October 11, with a noon to 1:30PM light lunch followed by a first-hand account of past trips to … Read more
The 18-piece Russell Scarbrough Big Band will perform in a free public concert Friday night at Houghton University. The event will be held from 7:30PM to 9PM in the Wesley Chapel at 1 Willard Avenue and will feature songs from a new album, Fun Times, which was released over the summer. The band leader of … Read more
A community-wide yard sale in Town of Hume hamlets, a Music on the Lawn series in Friendship, and a community meal and movie in Wellsville highlight Allegany County activities today, with many more scheduled for next week as everyone moves into the Labor Day Weekend. Check them all out on our exclusive Allegany Hope Community … Read more
The Fountain Arts Center in Belmont will be featuring both quilts and music this weekend during the 36th annual Amity Daze. The Fabric of Life Quilt Show will include a Meet the Artist opportunity with Linda Pam Farwell from 11AM to noon on Friday, August 12. The show is open by appointment through Friday, September … Read more
Dozens of individuals and families came together at Island Park in Friendship Sunday for a Community Picnic hosted by the community’s five churches. Children had fun in a bounce house, on park equipment and with games, while parents and elder populations enjoying food and conversations under sunny skies.
A Vacation Bible School in both Wellsville and Belmont will start Sunday evening. Twists & Turns, for ages four through adult years will be held from 5:45PM to 8PM through Wednesday, August 9, at the Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, 3350 County Road 29, Wellsville, and will include games, other activities activities, snacks, and learning about … Read more
Angelica will celebrate its annual Heritage Days this weekend, with many history-related activities Saturday and Sunday on its Main Street and Park Circle. An organ concert by Timothy E. Smith will precede the celebration from 7PM to 8PM Friday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Park Circle. The performance will be on the church’s historic … Read more
A vehicle cruise-in tonight will kick off a four-day Scio Bicentennial, with free participation and prizes for cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and kids bicycles. Hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream sundaes and other foods will be available, with proceeds going to Allegany County Cancer Services. Town-wide yards sales are Friday and Saturday, with music, historical presentations … Read more
Nearly a dozen free or primarily-free events are scheduled through Friday of this week in Allegany County, with another nine listed during this coming weekend. A sampling is included in the graphic which accompanies this story. Over 120 total activities for individuals and families throughout Allegany County and beyond now appear on our exclusive Allegany … Read more
Mostly sunny skies are expected to greet thousands of visitors today as more than a dozen Christian organizations participate in a Families Pavilion as part of the annual Main Street Festival in Wellsville, an adjunct to the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally weekend. Houghton University and Allegany Hope will be among organizations highlighting the activity, organized … Read more
The number of free and primarily-free events for individuals and families throughout Allegany County and beyond is increasing as summer progresses. Many outdoor concerts and a play, a Vacation Bible School, a presentation on equine therapy with horses, a family movie and a free military gear giveaway for veterans all are occurring this week, even … Read more
Friendship’s five churches are joining together next month to host a free Community Picnic for individuals and families, with music, kids games, “great conversation,” and more. The activity will start at 12:30PM Sunday, August 6, at Island Park, 29 West Water Street, in Friendship, with attendees encouraged to bring a dish-to-pass, along with an appetite … Read more
Andover area residents took to Main Street and the Andover Central School grounds today for the annual Andover 4th of July celebration. A parade, followed by music, children activities and vendor wares, provided the festivities, with fireworks scheduled for tonight.
Churches in the Jasper area in southwestern Steuben County are joining together for a pre-Fourth of July tent revival Monday, with what are being called “life-changing messages,” accompanied by free music, food and children’s activities. The West Jasper Wesleyan Church and the Boyd’s Corners Bible Church are among hosts for the Jasper July 3rd Revival, … Read more
Activities for Cuba’s annual Dairy Days celebration were rained out today and consolidated into Saturday, with a parade and many other events happening during the day, just one of several other free or primarily-free happenings for individuals and families throughout Allegany County. At Cuba, lawn sales start at 8AM at various locations, with a 3-on-3 … Read more