Olean General Hospital and Bradford Regional Medical Center have expanded visitation hours for inpatient families and friends. Visitation hours are from 8am to 8pm. ICU patients can have visitors from 10-7 daily. Patients can have no more than two visitors at a time in their rooms. Masks are still required for all visitors.

The Olean Youth Bureau and Recreation Departments Fall Slendaerobix Sessions take place starting Monday, September 11, from 6-7pm, at the John J. Ash Community Center…the sessions take place Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6-7pm, at a cost of $5 per session. No pre-registration is required. For more information, call (716)376-5666.

The Richburg Memorial Library will hold their Fall Soup and Sandwich Luncheon on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10-3, at the Richburg Firemen’s Clubhouse on Griffin Street.  A variety of soups, along with Pulled Pork and Sloppy Joe Sandwiches will be available to eat-in, or take-out.  Please bring a quart jar or other containers for carry-out soup.

The Cuba American Legion Post 655 Auxiliary will serve up your breakfast favorites on Saturday, December 2nd, from 7:30-10:30am.  Prices are $10 for adults, and $5 for children…take-outs are available.

A representative from the Cattaraugus County Veterans Service Agency will visit the Gowanda American Legion on Wednesday, December 6, from 1:30-4:00pm, to discuss Veterans-related issues.  You need an appointment to attend the meeting…to make the appointment, call (716) 701-3298.

The Olean Area Farmer’s Market will hold a Special Holiday Show on Saturday, December 16, from 11-1, at the Lincoln Park Pavilion.  Along with the regular vendors, special holiday vendors will be set up.  For more information on the Olean Area Farmers Market:

farmersmarketofolean@gmail.com

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled the 2023 Santa Claus Lane Christmas Ornament, featuring a depiction of Angee’s Restaurant. The ornaments, in a series created by local artist Kathleen McDonald, sell for $25 each. Proceeds from the sale of the ornaments help cover the costs of lighting Santa Claus Lane each season. The ornaments are available at the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce Office, at 301 North Union Street.

Starting September 25th, all offices operated by DSS will be open to the public from 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.  Applications for most of the programs administered through the DSS are accepted online at:  www.myBenefits.ny.gov.  For additional information about services available through the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services, go to the county website:  www.cattco.org/Social Services.

The City of Olean Youth Bureau and Recreation Department’s Fall/Winter Ice Skating Schedule at the William O. Smith Recreation Center is up and running.  This year’s rates are $3 for kids and seniors…$5 for adults, and $12 for a family of 4 or more.  Skate Rentals are $3.  For the complete schedule, go to the Youth and Recreation social media pages, or the City of Olean website:  www.cityofolean.org.

The Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services has announced a change in their office hours of operation. Starting September 25, all offices operated by DSS will be open from 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. Applications for most of the programs administered through DSS are accepted online, at: www.myBenefits.ny.gov.

For more information on services available through the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services, please visit the Cattaraugus County website: www.cattco.org/Social Services

The Cattaraugus County Health Department will host a FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, January 6th, from 9-11am, at the County Highway Department Garage in Little Valley.  Please make sure pets are on a leash, or in a pet carrier.  The health department will gratefully accept donations to offset the cost of putting on the clinic.  For more information, call (716)701-3386.

The Olean Youth Bureau and Recreation Department begins its Fall/Winter Ice Skating sessions on Tuesday, August 29. Both Skate and Shoot, and Public Skating sessions start on the 29th…fees for the Public Skating Sessions are $3 for children and seniors…$5 for adults, and $12 for a family of 4 or more. Skate Rentals are $3. For the complete Ice Skating schedule, check the Olean Youth and Recreation Social Media Pages, or the City of Olean Website: www.cityofolean.org.