Directions in Independent Living’s 4th Annual Wine Walk will take place on Saturday, May 10, in Downtown Olean.  Tickets for the event are $35 apiece, and must be purchased prior to the day of the walk.  Once you are registered, you can pick up your bracelets and passports at tables set up at Lincoln Park on the day of the event.  No wine will be served before 1:00pm on May 10th.  For more information, and to register, contact:  wadkins@oleanilc.org, or call (716)379-8670, Ext 8833.

The Rushford Volunteer Fire Department will hold a ‘Fly-in’ Breakfast on Saturday, May 10, from 8am-noon, at the Wellsville Municipal Airport.  Volunteers will serve up an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast.  The breakfast is open to the public-flying or driving!

A  benefit for cancer patient Don Dempsey will take place Saturday, May 10, from 1-5pm, at the Olean Moose Lodge, on West State Street…the day includes numerous fundraisers, basket raffles, music, and a Chicken BBQ.  Chicken BBQ Pre-sale tickets are now available…dinners will be sold at the fundraiser, subject to availability.  All proceeds will go directly to Don and his family to help cover medical and personal expenses.

The Ischua Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, May 10, from 10-3 at the Bingo Hall on Route 16.  The day also includes a Chicken BBQ for $15, and a Hot Dog Meal, as well.  The Auxiliary will also have raffle tickets for a gun sale available at the show.  You can reserve a Chicken BBQ by contacting any member of the Auxiliary, or by calling Stephanie Whittaker at (716)432-2093, or Helen Morris at (716) 229-9405.

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Community Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 10…the hours of the sale will be from 9am-4pm.  Residents in the Olean, Allegany, Portville and Hinsdale communities who want to be included on the Chamber Map must register with Greater Olean no later than noon, Wednesday, May 7.  There is a $7.50 fee to register.  You can sign up in person at the Chamber offices, 301 North Union Street, or online at:  www.oleanny.com/garagesales.  Area maps and the official list of locations of Garage Sales will be available at the Chamber offices Thursday and Friday.  The listings will also be available online.

The Delevan Rescue Squad will hold its 26th annual All-You-Can-Eat Mother’s Day Breakfast on Sunday, May 11.  The hours of the breakfast are from 8am-1pm.  You can find more information and tickets online at:  https://delevanfd.ticketspice.com/breakfast25.

Limestone American Legion Post 1560 Auxiliary will host a Mother’s Day Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, May 11, from 2-5pm.  Mothers and Kids ages 12 and under eat for $6.00…Adults eat for $12.00.  Please call (716) 301-8001 to reserve your dinner by May 7, or sign up for the dinner at the Clubroom Bar.  Mothers will also be entered to win a hanging basket.  All proceeds will benefit the Legion Auxiliary.

Registration for the 29th annual HomeCare & Hospice Hope:  Walk, Run & BIke is now underway.  The event will take place Wednesday, May 14, with Olean’s Lincoln Park as the headquarters.  The walk is a 2.34 mile route, the run is a 5k, and the bike route covers 8.38 miles.  You can register online at: www.oleanhospice.itsyourrace.com.  Registration is 35 dollars…the fee also gets you an official event baseball cap, a charcuterie-inspired race snack pack, and something to ‘wet your whistle’ at the end of your event.  HomeCare and Hospice is also seeking volunteers to help the day of the event…for more information, contact HomeCare & Hospice at (716)372-2106.

The Pavilion Skilled Nursing Center at the Bradford Regional Medical Center will hold an Open House Hiring event on Wednesday, May 14, from 9am-4pm.  Please bring a copy of your resume and any appropriate certifications.  Interviews and job offers will be made that day.  For more information, go to:  www.brmc-ogh.org/careers

The Allegany County Youth and Family Resource Fair is set to take place on Thursday, May 15th, from 9-noon, at the Cuba VFW Reception Hall on Route 305.  This is an event for families and staff who work with youth ages 0-21…you can meet local providers to find out what their services entail…there’s also a car seat safety check, and agency giveaways…the event is sponsored by Ardent Solutions, Bright Start Connect, Fidelis Care and Accord.  For tabling information, contact Michelle, at (845)709-0047.

The Pine Acres Golf Course of Bradford will host a “Ride For Roswell” Golf Scramble fundraiser for Team “Scott’s Cancer Crusaders” on Friday, May 17.  Along with the scramble, other fundraisers will take place, including raffles and 50/50’s.  For team registration and more information, contact Brenda Bloomgren at (814) 558-1923.

The Limestone Volunteer Fire Department is hosting “Hometown Days” on Saturday, May 17, from 10am-6pm.  The fun-filled day includes a craft show, the annual Duck Race…a Corn Hole Tournament…Kid’s games, the fire department’s famous Chicken BBQ, and a bounce house for the kids.  For Vendor and Corn Hole signup information, go to the Limestone Fire Department’s web page, or contact Meronica Deitz at:  onegirlscustomcreation@gmail.com

The Amity Rescue Squad will host a 5k walk and 10k run on Saturday, May 17, starting at 9:00am.  register for the event at:  https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Belmont/Amity5184.  For more information, email Keith White:  amity_rescue@yahoo.com.

The John J. Ash Community Center will host the band “Happy Days and the Legends” on Saturday, May 17, from 6-9pm.  The music and comedy review includes some of the best music from the 60’s and 70’s.  Tickets are $10 per person, or $18 per couple.  Snacks and live refreshments will be available for purchase…and as always, BYOB.

The Potter County Fair and Whitetails Unlimited present the Potter County Outdoor Show Friday-Sunday, May 16-18, at the Potter County Fairgrounds, in Millport, PA.  Friday’s hours are from 10-8, Saturday from 9-8, and Sunday from 10-5.  There free admission, free entertainment, vendors, food.  New this year at the show is a Vendor Swap Meet and Flea Market for camping and hunting items.  For more information, call Clyde DeHart, Jr., at (717)713-7062.

The City of Olean Youth Bureau and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for part-time, Summer employment for the following positions:

Certified Lifeguards for the Franchot Park Wading Pool-you must possess the current NYS Lifeguard Certificate and First Aid Training Certificate…the position pays $19 per hour…

Recreation Leaders for the Summer Recreation Program…the job goes from late June to early August, and pays $15.50 per hour

Olean Housing Court Specialists-the job goes from late June to early August, and pays $15.65 per hour.

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by June 1, 2025 to apply.  Applications are available at the Olean City Building, Room 109, or online at:  www.cityofolean.org.  City of Olean residents will be given preference in filling positions.

A Benefit for Barb Lambert takes place Saturday, May 31st, at the Franklinville Fire Hall…The day includes a Basket Raffle from noon-4:30, with the drawings at 5:00…the band Tennessee Whiskey will perform from 1-4:30.  If you would like to donate a basket, or for more information, contact Shawn, at (716)258-2214, or Dylan at (716) 392-4892.  Proceeds will be used to help pay medical and funeral expenses for Bill.

Registrations are now being taken for the Kightlinger Open 2025 Golf Scramble.  The 4-person scramble takes place Sunday, June 1, at Coudersport Golf Club.  The Tournament has a 10:00 shotgun start, and proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.  The cost is $50 for Coudersport Club Members, and $60 for non-members.  For more information, or to register, contact A.J. Kightlinger, at (814) 274-9660, or Dan Marzo, at (814)9122.

MercyFlight will hold its annual Open House at its Olean Hangar on Saturday, June 7, from 1-4pm.  Among the activities taking place during the Open House:  Ardent Solutions will conduct a Child Safety Seat Check…The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office will issue Safety ID Cards…Demonstrations by the Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit…music by DJ Squirrel and Brian Hicks…a Basket Raffle and a Krolick’s Chicken BBQ.  The MercyFlight Hangar is located in the Olean General Hospital Parking Lot.

The Challenger Learning Center in Allegany will hold an Open House and Chicken BBQ on Saturday, June 14, from 4-6pm.  Take a tour of the Challenger Learning Center, and enjoy a delicious Chicken BBQ from Carson’s BBQ.  Pre-sale tickets for the Chicken BBQ are $20, and will be sold until June 1st.  You can purchase tickets online at: www.challengertwintiers.org.  The Challenger Learning Center is located at 182 East Union Street, in Allegany.

The Challenger Learning Center will hold its 5th annual Golf Classic on Saturday, June 14, at the St. Bonaventure Golf Course.  The day includes a 4-person scramble with a 10am shotgun start, Goodie Bags, Prizes, and a Basket Raffle.  The cost is $90 per person.  You can register online at:  challentertwintiers.org, or call (716)379-8686

The June Bloom Makers Market Craft Fair and Vendor Show will take place Saturday, June 14, from 9-3, inside the Cuba First Baptist Church.  Multiple Vendors will be set up with homemade and hand-crafted items.  The event is FREE and open to the public.

The Olean Youth and Recreation Department is holding a Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, June 21st, starting at 1:00, at the William O. Smith Recreation Center.  The Registration starts at noon, with a registration fee of $40 per team.  The deadline to register is Saturday, June 14.  Cash Prized will be awarded…other fundraisers will be taking place while the tournament takes place.  The event benefits the Olean City Cup Softball Tournament.  To register, or for more information, contact Brett Bizzaro (716) 904-0400, or Bill Bizzaro (716) 378-9420 by June 14.

The City of Olean Public Works Department will do a curbside pick-up of Yard Waste on the last Wednesday of the month, beginning April 30, and ending September 24.  There are some requirements:  All yard waste must be in paper bags…plastic bags will not be accepted.  Brush must be bundled with twine or rope…bundles can be no longer than 3 feet long, or 18 inches in diameter…and yard waste must be to the curb by 7am…for questions, or more information, contact the City Department of Public Works, at (716)376-5651.

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.