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Santa Claus will be back in the Town of Olean at his cottage in Lincoln Park on December 13th from 5:30-8:30 pm.

Kids can leave letters for Santa in a mailbox outside his cottage created by families of the EvenStart program. Kids will also receive a small treat from Mrs. Claus!

Join Jessica Borchert on November 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a vibrant workshop where you’ll use bright colors and a grid technique to create a stunning portrait of your pet. The class will use a 14" x 11" canvas. While we’d love to meet your pet in person, please bring a photo reference of your furry friend instead.

Cost:

$30 - Artisan Members & Above

$40 - Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Immerse yourself in the holiday magic at Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theatre on December 7th, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with a spectacular performance by The Springville Jazz Orchestra.

Tickets are $5 per person, available for purchase at the door or at these locations:

• McCormack's Hardware
• Jesse's Home and Gifts
• Brenda at Community Bank

Come join in for an afternoon of festive tunes and joyful moments!

Join Jessica Borchert on November 2nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a delightful painting class that will bring back the whimsical joy of a rubber duck. In this session, you’ll create a vibrant masterpiece on a 14" x 11" canvas.

Cost:

• $30 for Artisan Members and above
• $40 for Basic/Family Members and Non-Members

For more details and to reserve your spot, visit http://www.tricountyartscouncil.org 

Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Watch the Santa Claus Lane Parade before or after touring this beautifully restored mansion built in 1881 with 15 rooms, including a third-floor ballroom.

The historic house will be adorned with Christmas decorations during its annual open house on Friday from 6-9pm. There will be refreshments and raffle baskets, proceeds to benefit the Bartlett House. 

What’s included in this 2-part class:

Everything you need to make your own piece of stained glass. They'll have all kinds of glass to choose from, tools to cut and grind the glass into shape, copper foil for edges, solder and all the tools to apply it.

They will have several designs to choose from. 

You get to take home your stained glass piece at the end of the second day.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to stand for most of the class.

**They need at least 4 signups to make the class happen, consider bringing a friend!**

Join instructor Abby Zickefoose for an exciting beginner's ceramic hand-building class where you'll create a one-of-a-kind ceramic egg tray! Perfect for holding eggs in your refrigerator or as a stylish display dish for deviled eggs, this class offers a unique and practical project.

This two-part class is guided and suitable for beginners, ensuring you learn the basics of hand-building with clay while crafting something useful and beautiful. Join us and bring your creativity to life!

Class Details:

Join the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center for a day of shopping. Native artists and craftspeople will be set up indoors, throughout the building. Free and open to the public. Museum admission is free for the day.

Enjoy live music at the Spring Music Jamboree!

• 1:00pm-2:15pm Squish Kitty
• 2:30pm-3:45pm Wild Fire
• 4:00pm-5:30pm Chillbillys
• 5:45pm-7:00pm Interstate Daydream
• 7:15pm-8:30pm Bob Hartle Band
• 8:45pm-10:pm IT

Cover changed of $5 per person at the door (children under 12 free)

Basket/Chinese auction

Special raffle item from the Fire Department

50/50 tickets

Larry's Food Wagon will be available to the public.

Through the generosity of the community businesses and organizations listed below, the City of Olean Youth Bureau & Recreation Department is offering free admission for public ice skating the following dates and times. There is a $3.00 skate rental fee.

Special appearance by Santa on December 24th from 12-2pm. Free admission, just a $3 rental fee. Sponsored by the Olean Rotary Club.

See the full schedule of days, times and sponsors.

Learn how to finger knit your very own ultra-soft chunky yarn blanket—no needles or experience required! In this hands-on class, you’ll work with six skeins of plush chenille yarn to create a beautiful 35” x 60” blanket that will be perfect during the colder months.

They’ll guide you step-by-step through the finger knitting process, teach you how to care for your finished piece, and help you relax and enjoy the meditative rhythm of working with your hands.

In this class, you will create a needle felted valentine themed garland using wool roving. The technique you will be using involves repeatedly poking a needle through the felt to compact the wool. You will be using heart-shaped cookie cutters to guide you in shaping the wool. You will then attach your hearts and beads onto the garland strand. The length of your finished garland will depend on how many hearts and beads you can make during the class time, and on how you choose to space them apart on the strand.