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Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration. Come help start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Of course we can not forget that Santa and all his helpers will be there to help us celebrate this joyous time of year! Mark your calendars! 

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, visit the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino where they will be celebrating Indigenous history, traditions and culture throughout the month of November.

Visit the Seneca Market in the Hotel Lobby on the following dates:

• Wednesday, November 16th from 5pm - 8pm
• Saturday, November 5th from 10am - 6pm
• Saturday, November 12th from 10am - 6pm
• Saturday, November 19th from 10am - 6pm

Visit the Bus Lobby to see Haudenosaunee Dancers on the following dates:

Join Ellicottville Distillery for their annual Christmas Tree Bonfire on Saturday January 20th! They open at 12pm that day, Live Music with Kody & Herren from 5pm-8pm, lighting the fire around 6pm. Bring your used Christmas Trees to add to the pile!

The Haunted Hinsdale House presents this exclusive Overnight Ghost Hunt at 8pm and it will run until 9am the next day. Your all inclusive experience will include a tour of the grounds and inside the historic building. You will get history and stories from your guide, as well as use of some ghost hunting equipment to see if we can connect with the other side. If you have your own ghost hunting equipment they highly recommend that you bring it. 

Get your exclusive limited tickets for only $109. 

Snacks, water and soda provided.

Experience the magic of silent cinema with live musical accompaniment by renowned theater organist Dennis James! 

Upcoming Screenings: 

-The Eagle, starring Rudolph Valentino, Sunday, August 31st at 2:00 pm 

-The Gold Rush, starring Charlie Chaplin, Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 pm 

Enjoy these classic films as they were meant to be seen and heard, just like audiences did in 1925! Tickets are $6 and available at the door. 

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!

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Feel good this Thanksgiving by starting your day with a non-timed 5K at St. Bonavenure University with other passionate runners and walkers! Continue that feel good feeling by knowing that the registration fee supports the local food pantry and the Every Kid Deserves the Y fund!

Registration is 8:00am - 8:45am at Murphy Hall. Race starts at 9:00am.