The African American Center for Cultural Development presents ‘An Afternoon of Music’, with Della Moore, on Sunday, March 23, 2:00, at the Center, 214 North Barry Street, Olean.  Della will explore the music of Della Reese, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole and Nancy Wilson.  The event is free and open to the public…donations to benefit the center are gratefully accepted.

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 Enchanted Mountain Lodge #252, Free Masons, and the Hamilton Court #2, Order of the Amaranth present the 23rd annual Veteran’s Memorial Euchre Tournament, set to take place Saturday, March 29, at the Allegany American Legion.  Registration begins at 11:00, with play starting at noon.  A $20 donation will be accepted at the door.  The event also includes a 50/50 draw and a basket auction.  Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.  If you would like to donate a door prize, or a food item, call  Bruce Kenney, at (716)560-5883, or Erik Johnson, at (716) 560-4460.  You can call Bruce Kenney to reserve a space at the tournament.  Proceeds will benefit local Veterans programs and other charities.

The Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual Spring Ham and Turkey Party on Saturday, April 5, beginning at 7:00 at the Fire Hall.  Refreshments will be available…Meat products will be raffled off.

St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center, in conjunction with the Southern Tier Symphony, presents the ensemble Atlantic Brass in concert on Friday, April 11, starting at 7:30pm.  Atlantic Brass plays a variety of music composed over a five-century period.  Tickets for the concert are available at:  www.ticketor.com’quickarts/

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.

The Humphrey Volunteer Fire Company will be serving up their famous Friday Fish Fries starting Friday, March 21, thru Friday, April 18.  The hours are from 5-7pm, and you can eat at the Fire Hall, or take-outs are available.  Dinners are $15 apiece, and you have a choice of either Fried or Broiled Fish, or Chicken Tenders.

The City of Olean Youth and Recreation Department will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 2-9 on Saturday, April 19, starting at 11:00am at War Veteran’s Park.  There are prizes in four age groups, and the first 400 children will receive a gift bag compliments of sponsors.  The event is co-sponsored by CSEA Local 6202, the Olean Dempsey Club and Police Department, the Olean City Firefighters IAFF Local 1796, the Olean Youth Bureau, Walmart, Burger King and McDonald’s.

The Olean High School Sports Boosters will hold their 41st annual Endowment Raffle on Saturday, April 26, at the Pulaski Club of Olean.  Tickets are now available from Sports Boosters Members and at the Sports Boosters Office at the High School.  Each ticket allows 4 people to attend the event, with complementary food and drinks.  Other fundraisers at the raffle will take place, including a Basket  Raffle and a 50/50 drawing.  For more information, contact a Sports Boosters member.  Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase essential equipment for sports teams that the budget cannot cover.

The Cattaraugus County Department will hold a FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets on Saturday May 3, from 9-11:30am, at the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works Garage in Little Valley.  Although the clinic is free, the Health Department will accept donations to cover the cost of putting the clinic on.  Please have your animals on a leash or in a carrier at the clinic.  For more information, please call (716)701-3386.

The Hinsdale American Legion will be serving Fish Frys every Friday from 5-8pm, beginning Friday, March 14.  Dinners cost $14, and include French Fries, Coleslaw and a Roll.