GOACC CyberNews & Updates |
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | Issue 13 |
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Bobi, Erica, Lisa and Meme • #GOACCstaff |
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CYBERnews for events & activities of the Chamber and its members. |
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JUNE 24: MUSIC in the PARK SERIES – Fair to Fiddlin, (Bluegrass Original Americana), Lincoln Park, Olean, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the concert may move into the John J. Ash Community Center, North Barry Street, Olean.
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JUNE 24: BLOOD DRIVE, Trinity UMC-Olean, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Please schedule your appointment online.
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JUNE 24: RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPENING, Hampton Inn & Suites Olean, 110 Jack Murphy Blvd., Olean, 5 to 7 p.m. Please join Hart Hotels & Krog Group as they celebrate the Grand Opening of the Hampton Inn and Suites Olean with a ribbon cutting, tours and reception. For more information, please call 716-893-6551.
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JUNE 24: ELEVATING SMALL BUSINESSES SERIES, 1 p.m. EDT. Join the SBA for an online panel discussion with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender-owned small businesses as they share their small business stories and how they utilized SBA’s economic aid to pivot during the pandemic. You will also learn about the SBA resources available to help entrepreneurs compete in the marketplace: launch or expand businesses; receive counseling; funding opportunities; and help to recover or rebuild from disasters. MORE INFO
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JUNE 24: HOMEOWNER 101 ONLINE through Home Depot, 8 to 9 p.m. In this Homeowner 101 Workshop, their knowledgeable trainers help you develop the skills and fundamentals to care for your outdoor areas. Learn how to remove driveway stains, care for your lawn and safely install stylish lighting. Home ownership doesn’t come with a manual, but they’ve got you covered. To register, please visit online. For general questions, please call the Olean store at 716-372-3725 (please do not call Olean store to register).
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JUNE 24, JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, AUGUST 5, 12, 19: HEALTHY CHILDREN, HEALTHY FAMILIES, Jamestown Community College, Olean, 6 to 7:30 p.m. This curriculum integrates parenting skills to help parents influence children’s eating and active play; not just what to do, but how, discussion about barriers and ways to find and create support, tools to make behavior change easier. Registration In Person
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JUNE 25: STICKTIGHTS finally back in action at Napoli Pizza, Olean, 7 p.m.
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JUNE 25 - 27: OLEAN P.R.I.D.E. WEEKEND, Olean. June 25 activities 6 to 8 p.m. Take P.R.I.D.E. Rally, Lincoln Park, Olean. June 26 activities Pride Pop Up Shop, 1781 Park Street, Olean, 2 to 6 p.m.; PRIDE Dance Party, Four Mile Brewing, Olean, 7 to 11 p.m. June 27 activities Big Gay Brunch, Four Mile Brewing, Olean, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15 brunch buffet; CCPC Pride in the Park Picnic, River Park, Allegany, 1 to 5 p.m.
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JUNE 26: OPEN HOUSE, Worthy Pharmacy, 202 Main Street, Olean, 12 p.m. Please join and celebrate this grand opening! Refreshments provided.
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JUNE 26: JUNETEENTH 2021 CELEBRATION, drive thru fundraiser, Bethany Lutheran Church, Olean, 12 to 3 p.m. (or sold out!). African American Center For Cultural Development presents this tasty fundraiser. Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers, hotdogs and more. For more information or pre sale tickets, please call 215-704-6608.
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JUNE 26: SUMMER REC PROGRAM for YOUTH Registration, St. John’s School, 921 North Union Street, Olean, 12 to 3 p.m. Sign your children ages 6 to 12 up for this FREE Summer Rec – includes soccer, baseball, roller-skating, arts and crafts and more. Also learn about the FREE lunch held daily. For more information, please call 716-376-5698.
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JUNE 26: YOUTH FISHING DERBY, Forness Pond, Olean, 9:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. to Noon derby. The derby will have two age groups: younger than 10 and 10 and older. Participants over the age of 16 must possess a valid NYS fishing license to participate. Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event and the Olean Rod & Gun Club will provide hotdogs and pop to participants.
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JUNE 26: SUMMER KICK OFF CARNIVAL and 150TH BIRTHDAY PARTY, Olean Public Library, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FREE Admission. Enjoy games, prizes, refreshments, magic show, visit with the city of Olean police officers, fun for all.
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JUNE 28-JULY 2: YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP for grades 3-5, 6 – 8: The fee is $50 for the week and includes a shirt. Skills scheduled are dribbling, footwork speed, defense/foul shots, and shooting/lay-ups. For more information, please contact ALCS.
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JUNE 29: RACE UNITY CIRCLE BOOK CLUB, 8 p.m. by zoom. The club will discuss One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy by Carol Anderson. Send email to sign up specifying the April RUC Book Club. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting in your email. Multiple copies of the book are available via the library.
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ORNAMENTS have been RESTOCKED: GOACC now has these ornaments back in stock – Boardmanville Elementary, Olean High School, and St. Bonaventure University. Available at the Chamber office or online for $25/26. |
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Databranch is actively looking to hire a Technology Business Development Consultant to join their team here in Olean over the past 6 weeks but have had limited applicants and not much success finding a right-fit candidate.
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Events and programs continue... |
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FAMILY NUTRTION EDUCATION CURRICULUM, Jamestown Community College, in person in Olean AND zoom online: This series addresses nutrition recommendations presented in the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines 2020 – 2025 and MyPlate.gov resources. Also covered are food resource management and physical activity topics.
In-Person: Olean Campus, Tuesdays, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, and 8/17 from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration
Zoom Online: Tuesdays, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, and 8/17 from 10 to 11 a.m. Registration
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JUNE 30: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – Bent Brass Band, Pioneer Park, Portville, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The rain out location will be held at PCS High School café.
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JUNE 30: JUNE CHICKEN BBQ, Allegany American Legion, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious chicken bbq – chicken, baked beans, salt potatoes and dinner roll – all for only $12. Enjoy dine in or take out. Pre-sale tickets encouraged for purchase as there is limited number of dinners available at the door! Please call 716-372-8238 for more information.
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JULY 1: MUSIC in the PARK SERIES – Generations (50s/60s Oldies), Lincoln Park, Olean, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the concert may move under the Lincoln Park pavilion, Olean.
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JULY 2: BLOOD DRIVE, Olean Public Library, Noon to 5 p.m. Make an appointment by visiting the website and typing “OPLibrary” in the “Make Your Appointment” search bar. Donors always receive a great giveaway gift!
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NOW through September 6: SKY HIGH DAILY, Holiday Valley, Ellicottville. Enjoy Aerial Park, Climbing Forest and Mountain Coaster. The chairlift is open Saturdays and Sundays for lift rides and mt. bike access. For more information, please visit online.
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JULY 2: YMCA FAMILY FREE PLAY FRIDAYS, Olean YMCA, 6 to 8 p.m. Join the Y throughout the summer designed to encourage family free play. No registration required, just show up and play. This Friday is Laser Masters – laser tag night. For more information, please call 716-373-2400 x104.
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JULY 2-4: SUMMER MUSIC FEST, Holiday Valley, Ellicottville, On July 3rd, music will feature Steve Augeri, former lead singer of Journey, with opening act Tommy Decarlo, current lead singer of the band Boston. The Buffalo Philharmonic will be featured on July 4th at 8 p.m., with a fireworks show proceeding. For more information, please call 1-800-349-9099.
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JULY 3-31: HATHA YOGA and MEDITATION, Tickletown, 4484 Humphrey Rd, Great Valley, every Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy Gentle Hatha Yoga hour-long outdoor practice followed by half hour meditation. This will be held in person and on video call. Please call to sign up 376-0142 or email.
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JULY 6: OLEAN PARK PLACE soft opening, Lincoln Park, Olean. Mayor Bill Aiello said The Park Place will have a soft opening as the city opens up the small structure for rentals by restaurants and caterers.
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JULY 7: EDUCATION SERIES Medicare 101 Webinar, zoom by Thoughtful Insurance, 11 a.m. Vicki Pollock and Cheryl Smith of the Olean-based Thoughtful Insurance Office will conduct these one hour sessions as interactive in nature, and focused upon maximizing your Medicare insurance benefit. Key topics include Medicare basics, filing deadlines, enrollment windows, various insurance options, and much more. Those interested should contact the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 to reserve their spot and obtain instructions on joining the meetings. Enrollment is limited to ensure proper attention and care are delivered to those in attendance.
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JULY 7: EDUCATION SERIES Medicare 101 Webinar, zoom by Thoughtful Insurance, 6 p.m. Vicki Pollock and Cheryl Smith of the Olean-based Thoughtful Insurance Office will conduct these one hour sessions as interactive in nature, and focused upon maximizing your Medicare insurance benefit. Key topics include Medicare basics, filing deadlines, enrollment windows, various insurance options, and much more. Those interested should contact the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 to reserve their spot and obtain instructions on joining the meetings. Enrollment is limited to ensure proper attention and care are delivered to those in attendance.
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JULY 7: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – Fair to Fiddlin, Pioneer Park, Portville, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The rain out location will be held at PCS High School café.
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JULY 8: MUSIC in the PARK SERIES – Kokomo Time Band (Beach Party music), Lincoln Park, Olean, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the concert may move under the Lincoln Park pavilion, Olean.
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JULY 8: BLOOD DRIVE, Palmer Opera House, Cuba, 1 to 6 p.m. Please schedule your appointment online.
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BONNIES STARS & STRIPES is back so gear up for the 4th of July at the Bona Bookstore & the Sports Locker! Inventory is limited and only available in June so don't wait, click below! #Unfurl
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BRING YOUR TASTES to the Taste of Olean. Sign up information for restaurants, food trucks and other food establishments. |
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NEXT CyberNews out July 8, 2021 |
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HOW CAN I GET MY EVENT/INFO LISTED: GOACC member businesses/organizations are encouraged to send GOACC their business/organization events and activities to be listed in the cybernews. Non-member’s events will only be listed in GOACC’s web calendar as well as its printed events brochure, pending when the information is received.
THIS MESSAGE IS directed to Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce members & their employees. Please forward this email to your employees, as they are eligible for the employee discounts as well.
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