A full range of weekend events start tonight with a Thursday cruise-in and movie as part of the four-day Scio Bicentennial celebration, followed by Amity Daze activities Friday and Saturday in Belmont, and a public ice cream social in Friendship and a Community Worship Service and dinner at Wellsville, both on Sunday. Two fireworks displays, … 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
More than a dozen free or primarily-free events are scheduled this weekend for individuals and families in Allegany County and beyond, with a sampling included in the graphic which accompanies this story. In addition, over 125 total activities appear on our exclusive Allegany Hope Community Calendar, with more being added regularly. A link to the … 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
Although the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally will take center stage this weekend in Allegany County, there are accompanying activities in Wellsville, and more in other parts of Allegany County. Residents will keep their eyes on the sky for not only balloons but the weather, with today being the most prone to thunderstorms during the day … 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
A new children’s playground at Scio Central School has opened for ages five-to-12. The Vandermark recreation site became available for use today, one of three being constructed under a district capital improvement project, with the other two slated for completion next month. They all are part of a $5.75 million construction initiative approved by voters … 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.
A Seneca Lands educational day at Houghton and a Lavender Festival in Angelica tomorrow will herald the start to a four-day 4th of July celebration for many, with an abatement in air quality alerts for particles from the Canadian wildfires also being welcome relief despite higher-than-normal ozone readings. Those seeking to participate in outdoor activities … Read more
Dozens of new free and primarily-free activities for individuals and families in Allegany County and beyond have been added to our exclusive Allegany Hope Community Calendar, with many occurring from today through July 4th. For a review of more than 100 upcoming opportunities, use the link at the top of this page or go to … 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
The Genesee River Wilds Annual Float, scheduled for Saturday between Wellsville and the Town of Amity, was postponed this morning due to low water levels. A new date hasn’t yet been determined. Organizers, in a Facebook post, said “the river is currently at just 22 percent of normal levels and classified as ‘very low.’ “Under … Read more
Although High Swim Risks may be encountered specifically along the shores of Lake Ontario today, warm weather doesn’t necessarily mean warm temperatures in other large bodies of water. The National Weather Service (NWS) advises that life jackets are particularly important with boating and related activities. Breezy northeasterly winds, with gusts up to 30 mph on … Read more
Dozens of free and primarily-free activities have been added to our exclusive Allegany Hope Community Calendar which can be accessed through the link above or at https://bit.ly/3AzhV9C. There are events for everyone — individuals, children and families of all ages — which range from gardening, mental health, television collections, classic car exhibits, arts, crafts, cooking … Read more
Although National Safe Boating Week ends today, it ushers in a message to be remembered throughout Memorial Day Weekend and the remainder of the summer and fall boating season. The observance, from the National Safe Boating Council, focuses on always wearing a life jacket on water, boating sober, being aware of the weather, and other … Read more
Nearly a dozen identified free and primarily-free activities are scheduled for individuals and families from today through Sunday throughout Allegany County. On our exclusive Allegany Hope Community News and Calendar, found through the link under our header at the top of this page, or at https://bit.ly/3AzhV9C, you can learn details about a Healthy Kids Day … Read more
Many free and primarily-free activities are scheduled for individuals and families for this weekend in various parts of Allegany County. From a free movie night in Canaseraga and a life issues video and discussion Friday in Belmont, to a Family Fun Day, double fishing opportunities, art shows, and the annual Alfred Hot Dog Day Saturday, … Read more
