The University of Pittsburgh-Bradford financial aid staff will hold a FAFSA Completion night on campus at the McDowell Fitness Center Computer Lab on Thursday, January 23, from 6-8pm.  The session will enable families to complete the FAFSA online with some assistance from the staff.  Those interested should bring their 2023 Federal Tax return with related W-2 Forms.  Families must also bring both student and parent FSA usernames and passwords.  Both student and at least one parent must be present to complete their portions of the form.  For more information, contact Deborah Soyke at (814) 362-7550.

The Roulette Fire Hall will host a Designer Purse Bingo on Saturday, January 25. Doors open at 11:30am, and bingo starts at 1. There will also be 50/50 raffles, Chinese auction, floor raffles, pull tab tickets, and more! Tickets are $30 each and only 175 tickets will be sold. For tickets or more information, call (814)655-6986.

A benefit for cancer patient Craig Moshier will take place Saturday, February 1st, starting at 1:00, at the Allegany Americal Legion on Route 417.  The event will include food, music, basket raffles, 50-50’s and other fundraisers.

Learn to Skate Lessons will take place the first three Saturdays in February at the William O. Smith Recreation Center in Olean.  The lessons take place February 1, 8 and 15, from noon-1pm.  Cost of the lessons is $30, which includes the skate rental.  You can register by calling the Rec Center at (716) 373-RINK.  Registration is not required.

The Palmer Opera House of Cuba presents the musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes” for three shows on February 14-16…the Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:00, with doors opening at 6:30.  The Sunday “Special Dessert Theatre” performance starts at 2:00, with doors opening at 1:30.  For tickets, call the Palmer Opera House at (585) 209-5512, or purchase tickets online at:  simpletix.com/e/marvelous-wonderettes tickets.

A representative from the Cattaraugus County Veterans Service Agency will visit the following locations during the month of February to discuss Veterans-related issues.  A reminder that you need to make an appointment to attend the meetings…call (716)701-3298 to make an appointment.

Wed, February 5       Gowanda American Legion, from 1:30-4:00

Thu, February 6     Little Valley Library, from 1:30-4:00

Wed, February 12     Randolph American Legion, from 10-Noon

Tue, February 18     Franklinville Town Clerk’s Office, from 1:30-4:00

Thu, February 20     Little Valley Library, from 1:30-4:00

The Challenger Learning Center of the Twin Tiers is taking reservations for their “M.E.L.T.S Winter Camp 2025” week for students.  The five day camp begins Monday, February 17, and features a different program each day thru Friday, February 21.  For fees, information and registration, go to:  www.challengertwintiers.org, or call (716) 379-8686.  

The William O. Smith Recreation Center in Olean is now scheduling School Ice Skating Parties.  The available times are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from noon-2pm.  The cost is $3 per student, which includes admission and skate rentals.  Children are encouraged to bring their own skates if they have them, as skate sizes are limited.  For more information, call (716) 373 RINK, or (716) 376-5646.

The University of Pittsburgh-Bradford has scheduled a series of monthly smART workshops, a free, hands-on art series for children in Pre-K thru 4th Grade.  These workshops will be held on Saturday mornings from 10-11, in Blaisdell Hall on the Pitt-Bradford Campus.  Each session is designed in inspire curiosity, encourage self-expression, and bring families closer together.  The Workshops are as follows:

January 18:  Theatre Workshop…kids will dive into acting, creative movement and improv exercises.

February 8:  Story and Craft Adventures…Books come to life, with children creating a unique piece of artwork after reading a book

March 8:  Clay Creatures and Stories…It’s a hands-on session that teaches children how to mold air-dry clay.

April 12:  Music:  this workshop takes kids on a global journey to explore unique instruments from around the world.

Spots for each workshop are limited…registration is free…Parents or guardians must stay with their children during the workshops…to register, contact Kitty Moyer at:  klm280@pitt.edu, or call (814) 362-5155

The Shinglehouse Masons will be serving up Fish Frys on Fridays starting February 28th, going weekly until April 18th.  There’s a choice of fried fish, or four types of Baked Fish.  Dinners are $14 for adults, and $9 for children…take-outs are available.  Dinners are available between 4-7pm, at the Masonic Hall, 136 North Oswayo Street.