Ninety-six area families will have a brighter Christmas this year thanks to Interfaith Caregivers Gift Tree program and support from the Carroll and Dolores Anstaett Gift Tree Fund.

Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Cornell Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for their next Master Gardener training class.

Once again this year, school resource officers from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department stuffed their shopping carts full of toys and clothes to bring Christmas to area families in need.

Santa & Mrs. Claus are back in town!  The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Olean will host the ‘Visit with Santa’ at their newly built cottage in Olean’s Lincoln Park on Dec. 14. 

We have the rundown for what is in store for you at this year’s Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas, happening at EBC on Friday, December 9 beginning at 6:00pm.

Nonprofits in Cattaraugus County together raised $270,364 in just 24 hours during this year’s Cattaraugus Gives program. That total represents some 2,215 gifts from 1,356 donors.

Slow down the pace during the holiday rush and take some time to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas during Ellicottville’s annual Christmas Stroll, set for Saturday, Dec. 10 right here in the village of Ellicottville.

A community rich in dining/entertainment options got a little richer just in time for Thanksgiving, as the 12 Gates of EVL Taproom opened its doors at 14 Washington Street in downtown Ellicottville, NY.

Here in Ellicottville, we’re fortunate to have such an amazing array of shopping opportunities with a unique blend of products. If you’re looking to make a difference in your community this holiday season, step into any small business and #shoplocal.

This week we’re diving deep into The Boardroom Snowboard Shop, where Spencer Timkey and crew are stoked for fresh snow, new product, and newly formed partnerships.

From now until January 14, the public is invited to view more than 140 pieces of artwork submitted by over 50 different artists from Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties at the Tri-County Arts Council’s Small Works Show.

If you think you need to head south to golf all year long, think again! Jake Northrup, owner of Ellicottville Indoor Golf, invites golfers of all ages & skill levels to keep up their game or learn new skills at his accessible, state-of-the-art facility.

Wafts of maple syrup from Sprague’s and delicious loose hamburger scents from Red’s and Trudy’s will now be joined with the aroma of chocolates at Portville neighbor, The Chocolate Roost, an addition to Rusty Roosters Farm and Vintage. 

My final interview of a three-part series of “A Boy Band Christmas” concludes with platinum selling artist Ryan Cabrera. Starting out as a lead singer for the band Rubix Groove, Cabrera soon found success as a solo singer/songwriter and guitar player.

One of the best holiday traditions unique to the area is just around the corner. The 16th annual Bob McCarthy Irish Christmas will take place Friday, December 9 beginning at 6:00pm.

81 nonprofits from across the Cattaraugus County region whose work betters the lives of Catt. County residents are set to fundraise and engage in friendly competition during on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

The ever-popular Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean, NY is the official kick-off to the holiday season in the area on Friday, November 25 at 6:30pm at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and North Union Street.  

Holiday Valley will officially open for the season on Friday, November 25, 2022. Friday, lifts will run from 9am-4:30pm. Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-4:30pm. Night Skiing will begin on December 9. 

My favorite holiday? Thanksgiving, hands down. It’s all that good food. It’s the reconnection with family. It’s time spent with friends. It’s taking a moment to reflect on all the things we are grateful for…

Every day from Dec. 1-25, award-winning artists from all over the country will release a new piece of miniature art at midnight for the 25 Days of Minis online exhibit, each available for sale.