Regional Events

This new exhibit opens April 15. Among the items on display are an Edison Wax Cylinder Phonograph, a music typewriter, photographs of local bands, and the 1830's music manuscript of John Seeley who lived in Leon. Coinciding with the Cattaraugus County's Bicentennial Celebration, the exhibit will be on display through December. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, 9am - 4pm and the first and third Saturdays of each month 1pm - 4pm. Dates: April 15 - December 15, 2008 Location: Cattaraugus County Historical Museum Address: 9824 Rt. 16 City/Town: Machias, NY14101 Phone: 716/353-8200

The Finger Lakes Trail Conference invites participation in the 2008 county hike series Hiking West: Crossing The Western Frontier. This series of 8 guided hikes will cross Cattaraugus County and cover nearly 85 miles on the Finger Lakes Trail. Hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of every month from April to September as well as a weekend in Allegany State Park in October. This hike series would be considered a moderate/strenuous level of hiking with some steep altitude gains/losses in the westernmost segments. Hikes will vary from 7.0 to 12.5 miles. Buses will transport the hikers to the beginning point for the monthly hike that will be led by experienced hikers. There will be water stops strategically placed at crossroads along the trail. Those interested can register online after March 8 at www.fingerlakestrail.org or contact Pat at pmonahan@stny.rr.com or 607/936-8312. Dates: April 19 - September 20, 2008 Location: Crossing Cattaraugus County Address: Finger Lakes Trail Phone: 607/936-8312 Website: http://www.fingerlakestrail.org

Rural Enterprise Association of Proprietors, REAP, is a non-profit organization of growers and vendors who sponsor the Olean Farmer's Market. The market opens in mid-May until the last Saturday of October. Fresh local vegetables and fruits in season are offered along with jams, jellies, baked goods, eggs, crafts, cheeses and maple products. Dates: May 17 - October 25, 2008 Location: JCC Olean Parking Lot Address: 260 N. Union Street City/Town: Olean, NY Time: 8 am - 2 pm

Rural Enterprise Association of Proprietors, REAP, is a non-profit organization of growers and vendors who sponsor this Farmer's Market. The market opens in mid-June until the last Tuesday of October. Fresh local vegetables and fruits in season are offered along with jams, jellies, baked goods, eggs, crafts, cheeses and maple products. Dates: June 10 - October 28, 2008 Location: Jefferson Park Time: 11am - 5pm

Rural Enterprise Association of Proprietors, REAP, is a non-profit organization of growers and vendors who sponsor this Farmer's Market. The market opens in mid-June until the last Wednesday of October. Fresh local vegetables and fruits in season are offered along with jams, jellies, baked goods, eggs, crafts, cheeses and maple products. Dates: June 11 - October 29, 2008 Location: Park Square Time: 2pm - 6pm

July 26 will be held at Rock City Park and moderated by Sean Huntington. Meet outside the gift shop. August 16 will be held at the Shinglehouse Community Park and moderated by Tammy Skiver-Maxon. Meet across from the Oswayo Elementary School. September 20 will be held at Griffis Sculpture Park and moderated by Todd Plough. Meeting place TBA. October 18 will be held on the Allegany River Trail from 10am - 1pm and will be moderated by Joan Pingitore. Each workshop meets from 9am - noon. Dates: July 26 - October 18, 2008 Location: Plein Air Series Workshops Time: 9am - noon Phone: 716-372-7455 Website: http://www.myartscouncil.net

The photographs in this exhibition will be collected from the University archives as well as from the County Historical Museum and private lenders. Featured will be photographs of early St. Bonaventure and around the County. Maps and etchings will be included in this exhibition. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is FREE and open to the public. Dates: August 7 - November 2, 2008 Location: Regina A. Quick Center for The Arts Time: Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. & Sun. noon-4pm Phone: 716/375-2494

Established in 1952, this ride includes 70+ miles of scenic trails. Bring your horse and camping gear and enjoy the companionship of fellow horse enthusiasts. 6:00pm Dinner - Get a great meal for $6.00. 7:00pm Dancing Dates: August 30 - September 1, 2008 Location: Little Valley Rider's Clubhouse Address: Y of Rt. 353 and Rt. 242 City/Town: Little Valley, NY Time: All Weekend Phone: 716-307-9091

Join us this week to hear Gene Hilts and The Rustic Ramblers. Bring a friend and a lawnchair and enjoy. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available at the Chuckwagon. Dates: September 3, 2008 Address: 3598 Bakerstand Road City/Town: Franklinville, NY Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Phone: 716-474-5340

Tonight will be the last in a series of FREE concerts held in the Park. In the event of rain, performances will be held at the Portville Fire Hall. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Tonights entertainment is Fran Carroll and The Country Boys. Dates: September 3, 2008 Location: Pioneer Park City/Town: Portville, NY Time: 6:30 - 7:30 Phone: 716/933-0960

Tonight will be the last in a series of FREE concerts held in the Park. In the event of rain, the performance will be held at the Portville Fire Hall. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Tonights entertainment is Fran Carroll and The Country Boys. Dates: September 3, 2008 Location: Pioneeer Park City/Town: Portville, NY Time: 6:30 - 7:30 Phone: 716/933-0960

Irish Festival Dates: September 56, 2008 Location: Gargoyle Park Address: Rt. 417 City/Town: Allegany, NY Time: Friday 6-the wee hours, Saturday noon-the wee hour Phone: 716-372-3931

We're expecting over 100 vendors. Admission is $4, kids under 12 FREE. Cattaraugus County Pistol Permit Clerk will be available both days. Plenty of parking and refreshments available. Dates: September 67, 2008 Location: Green Gable Village Address: 4343 Whalen Rd, Rt 219 and Hungry Hollow City/Town: Great Valley, NY Time: Sat. 9am - 4pm, Sun 9am - 3pm Phone: 716-938-6928

Join us for the Literacy Volunteers of Cattaraugus County Tour of Interesting Homes. Contact LVCC (716) 372-8627 or olean1@aol.com for details and pre-sale tickets. Tickets will also be available at the starting location at 10:30am in the Ellicottville Memorial Library located at 6499 Maples Road in Ellicottville. Dates: September 6, 2008 Location: Ellicottville Time: 11am - 5pm Phone: 716-372-8627

Join us for a 75, 50 mile endurance & 25 mile limited distance ride. Entries and details are available at http://aerc.org/Calendar/2008SUAR.pdf Dates: September 6, 2008 Location: Allegany State Park City/Town: Salamanca, NY

Gates open at 3 pm; Race at 6:30 pm. Adults $16, under 12 FREE ! Rain Date Sunday September 7. Dates: September 6, 2008 Location: Little Valley Speedway Address: Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds City/Town: Little Valley, NY Time: Race at 6:30 pm Phone: 716/938-9146 Website: http://www.LittleValleySpeedway.com

Friends of Good Music and The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts invite you to hear the First Prize Winners of the Narbonne International Brass Quintet Competition-the most prestigious event of its kind in the world. The five musicians who comprise Spanish Brass have recorded over a dozen CDs. They tour all over the world including performances at the Great American Brass Band Festival and at the New York Brass Conference. They will delight the audience with their innovative program. Dates: September 6, 2008 Location: Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Address: Rt. 417 West City/Town: St. Bonaventure, NY14778 Time: 7:30 pm Phone: 716-375-2494 Website: http://www.friendsofgoodmusic.com

Tickets go on sale July 8th and start at $45. All ages welcome, but under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Dates: September 6, 2008 Location: The Seneca Allegany Events Center Address: 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard City/Town: Salamanca, NY Time: 8 pm Phone: 1-877-553-9500 Website: http://www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com

Art in the Park/Taste of Olean Dates: September 7, 2008 Location: Jamestown Community College Campus City/Town: Olean, NY Time: TBA

A fun Horse Pull featuring two divisions: A Farm Team Division and a Professional Team Pulling Division. Horses will not be weighed, but each teamster must hook his own team to the logs to be drawn a distance of 100 feet. The logs will be weighed and marked with their weight. The first heat will pull a single log of 1400 to 1600 pounds. Each successive heat will increase the weight of the log, or logs, until the winning team is determined in each division. Ribbons, trophies and cash prizes will be awarded. Food will also be available on the grounds. Dates: September 7, 2008 Location: Creekside Arena Address: North of the Village of Franklinville Time: 8am Registration. Pull begins at 11am Phone: 716/676-2009 Website: http://Creekside-Roundup.com