January13, 20, 27            

                Internet Fundamentals – Randolph, NY

               Meeting once a week for three weeks beginning on January 13, Randolph with be hosting Internet Fundamental classes. Learn how to use the Internet, find popular sites, protect yourself online and even set up a Yahoo account so you can receive email! Classes last 1-1 ½ hours. A minimum of five students are required, maximum of 15. Cost is $30 a person. For more information and to register for the class, call the RACDC office at 358-9701, extension 208. Basic computer knowledge is required.

January 11, 18, 25 

                Computer Maintenance for the Timid – Randolph, NY

                Meeting once a week for three weeks starting on January 11, Randolph will be hosting computer class teaching you how to troubleshoot, protect and maintain your computer. Classes last 1-1 ½ hours. A minimum of five students are required, maximum of 15. Cost is $30 a person. For more information and to register for the class, call the RACDC office at 358-9701, extension 208. Basic computer knowledge is required.

December 4

              Sleighbell Festival – Franklinville Elementary School, Franklinville, NY

              Are you ready?! Christmas is almost here! From 8am to noon on Saturday, join Santa at Breakfast at the Franklinville Elementary School! After breakfast, enjoy looking for gifts at the craft show and Chinese auction from 8am to 4:30pm. Make sure to check out this exciting event to put yourself in the holiday mood!

December 3-4         

                             Country Christmas – Randolph, NY

                             Ring and in celebrate the holiday season in this community get-together! On December 3^rd from 5 to 7 pm, enjoy a Chicken-N-   Biscuit dinner in the Community Room of the Randolph Area Municipal Building while the RCS High School Band plays Christmas Carols beginning at 6:30. After dinner, join the Snowflake Walk and gaze at the beautiful lights during the Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festival of Trees on Main Street. End your fun Friday night with trivia at the Randolph Fire Hall from 8:30 to 10 pm.

Don’t let the celebrating end! On Saturday, join all your friends and family for a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 am at the Randolph Fire Hall. End your perfect holiday weekend by having your kid’s pictures taken with Santa from 10 am to noon!

For more events and information on Randolph’s Country Christmas, visit http://www.randolphny.net/html/cevents.htm.

December 8      

                        Business After Hours – Challenger Learning Center of the Twin Tier Region , 182 East Union Street , Suite 2, Allegany, NY

Open to Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce members and guests, the BAH meetings initiate interaction between local businesses in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Appetizers and giveaways will be available. Call (716) 372-4433 for more information

December 4       

                             Cuba Christmas Parade – Genesee Parkway Gazebo, Cuba, NY

Enjoy the holiday season with a parade, lighting ceremony and special reception with Santa at the Cuba Fire Hall starting a 6 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a toy or non-perishable item to the fire hall that will either be donated to “Toys for Tots” or a local food pantry. For more information visit  http://www.discoveralleganycounty.com/calendar.php.

December 4      

                        Christmas Stroll - Ellicottville, NY

Start of this holiday event with the family by welcoming Santa’s arrival! Throughout the day enjoy organ music, create ornaments, feast on cookies and hot cocoa in Mrs. Claus Kitchen (located at the Barn Restaurant on Monroe Street), watch the Reindog Parade and relax on a holiday wagon ride. To end the day, view the magnificent Living Nativity featuring a live camel that the kids will love!  For more details on the event visit http://www.ellicottvilleny.com/index.php/events/view_event/14.

December 1-31  

                               Salamanca’s 2010 Silver Bells Festival - Salamanca, NY

With the help of local businesses and organizations, Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual festival titled after their own Ray Evans who is the lyricist of the Christmas carol, Silver Bells. This kick-off to the holiday season will include a craft show, a tree lighting ceremony and performances. To visit Salamanca’s Chamber of Commerce website, visit http://salamancachamber.org.

November 26-29

                                      Christmas in Ellicottville – Ellicottville, NY

Get into the holiday spirit while sipping a hot chocolate and listening to live carolers. Watch the town light up with Christmas lights as the winter moon sets. The 19th century village of Ellicottville will bring back past Christmas memories while creating new unforgettable moments.  For more information visit http://www.ellicottvilleny.com/index.php/events/view_event/13.

November 26     

                               Greater Olean’s Santa Claus Lane Parade – North Union Street, Olean, NY

This day after Thanksgiving parade is sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit! Parading from Lincoln Park to downtown Olean, Santa will turn the holiday lights on to signify the start to another holiday season!