If you’re looking for something to do this summer, you won’t have to look far. The Southern Tier is on the verge of a busy, fun-filled summer. There’s something for everyone, including music, festivals, great food, art, history, sports and more!

Here’s a short breakdown of some of the popular events this summer:

Don’t just celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, check out the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo July 3-5. Sponsored by Sommerville Valley Riding Stables, enjoy a professional rodeo at affordable prices, or just come for the Western trade show, chicken barbecue, concessions and crafts. Tickets are available by calling (716) 699-4839.

The Gazebo Series also starts on July 3 and runs through August 6. Every Thursday from 7-9 p.m., enjoy a free concert at the Village Gazebo. Bring a blanket and the family, sit outside and enjoy the fresh summer air. If you wish to be an entertainer call David Elder at (716) 833-3281.

The first week of June is a busy week! Take a drive to Cuba to celebrate Dairy Week June 3-6. Treat yourself to a carnival, tractor pulls, games, food, music and fun. A parade will be held on June 9. For more information, call (585) 968-2530.

If dairy isn’t your thing, play golf with the Bonnies at Bartlett Country Club in Olean at St. Bonaventure University’s Athletics Department will host its annual Golf With The Bonnies tournament. To sign up or for additional information, contact Barb O’Keefe at (716) 375-2282 or e-mail bokeefe@sbu.edu.

On July 17 and 18, take a short drive and visit the Zippo Fan Fest at the Zippo Case Visitors Center in Bradford, Pa.

On your way, stop at the Wellsville Balloon Rally on July 17 at Island Park on Route 417. The event runs through July 19. The hot air balloons are a site you won’t want to miss. Visit www.wellsvilleballoonrally.com for more information.

What would summer be without golf, golf, and more golf? For all you golfers and fans, check out the Ellicottville Golf Classic at the Holiday Valley Resort July 21-22. Enjoy a wine and European beer tasting, uptown barbeque, great entertainment and a Fantasy Casino Night. Call (800) 349-9099 for tickets.

During August 8-9, treat your taste buds to the Taste of Ellicottville. There you can sample the best of 22 fine restaurants. The event will take place throughout the village from 12-4 p.m.

To experience a world-class competition, visit the IBO World Bowhunting Championships at Holiday Valley August 12-15. This event will bring 2,000 competitors and their families from over 20 countries. Call (716) 699-2345 for more information.

And to experience some more local competition, cheer on the teams at the Gus Macker Tournament in Olean August 14-16. The three-day event will be organized by and benefit both the Olean High School Sports Boosters and the Olean City School District Foundation. For information on sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities, contact John Irving at (716) 397-8223 or Meme K. Yanetsko at (716) 372-4433.

That was just a preview of things to add to your summer to-do list. For a complete list of events in the Olean area, visit oleanny.com, and to check out all the summer happenings in Ellicottville, visit ellicottvilleny.com. Don’t miss out on all the fun!

Mellon & Co. is pleased to announce the launch of its new Web site at mellonco.com.

The new Web site is easy to use and navigate. Site visitors can learn about the many Web design and marketing solutions Mellon & Co. offers for any business needs. Visitors can check out the updated portfolio feature, displaying recent projects. They can find all the information they need, including our downloadable media, with a few simple clicks.

Prospective customers can download our proposal planner. Once they have filled it out, Mellon & Co. can start to prepare a quote based on their wants and needs. And if they’re interested in learning more about other projects, the business or Mellon & Co., they can download forms for it all, giving them the information they need right at their fingertips. All they have to do is hit print!

Site visitors can also check out Mellon & Co.’s Facebook and Twitter pages via links on the homepage. Like before, they can also check for recent news by viewing the blog.

But, that’s not all. Mellon & Co. plans to launch two additional Web sites: one for its highly intuitive content management system, Mellon EditPro, and another for the technology sector the company, MellonTech.

Mellon EditPro allows customers to create, modify, organize and remove content from their Web sites. It is one of the best ways to provide their customers with fresh information all while saving time and money.

MellonTech offers technology support, computer repairs and sales as well as consulting for all computer-related needs.

Mellon & Co. is interested in feedback on the new Web site. E-mail the company at info@mellonco.com, visit mellonco.com or contact Rachel Blovsky, marketing director, at (716) 372-5996.

Mellon & Co. announces the launch of a brand new Web site for Custom Creations Fine Jewelry. Based out of Olean, N.Y., Custom Creations takes your thoughts and designs your dreams, creating jewelry as unique as you.

Custom Creations, a full-service jewelry store, sells jewelry for any occasion. The store’s owners Terry and Marianne Klein have more than three decades of experience in the industry. Terry holds certificates in diamonds and diamond grading from the Gemological Institute of America. Custom Creations currently employs three full- time bench jewelers, including Terry.

The online store allows visitors to easily browse the shop’s unique collection of platinum bridal rings, wedding bands, Celtic jewelry, diamond fashions, birthstone jewelry, colored gemstone fashions and religious jewelry. For fun or some help making an important purchase, shoppers can click on the stone of the month feature, gift giving guide or jewelers’ tips.

A secure shopping basket makes purchases safe and convenient. Shoppers can easily contact the store through an E-mail form or call the store directly for help.

With Mellon EditPro, a content management system (CMS) from Mellon & Co., the Kleins have full access to the Web site. New items can be added and updated and orders can be processed with just a few clicks. An inventory system manages online purchases against in-store stock to help ensure all sales are filled and quality customer service is maintained.

If you are shopping for that special someone or want to treat yourself, visit ccgem.net. For more information on how Mellon & Co. can help you, visit mellonco.com.