Allegany County events and activities by Heather Gill

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Christmas Donation Drives:

1. Governor’s Annual Statewide Holiday Drive:

Deadline to donate is 12/11/2024. Contact Allegany County Democrats at 585-610-4321 or via email at info@ACDCNY.org.

2. Wellsville Central School Giving Tree:

Donations go to the Salvation Army. Donate between 12/2/24 and 12/12/2024. New toys, New Clothes, new winter hats and gloves, canned and non perishables.

3. Holiday Crafts and Personal Care Items Drive:

The Age Friendly Allegany County Coalition, and the Early Childhood Coalition are teaming up to spread holiday cheer. To help you can either Donate Holiday cards and crafts for older adults and/or donate Personal care items to the First Steps Center, at 83 N. Main St, Wellsville until 12/13/2024.

Children’s Activities/Events:

1. Monday:

• Sensory Friendly Play at The First Steps Resource Center, 83 N, Main St, Wellsville, NY, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
• Teen Christmas Ornament Making at The David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main St, Wellsville, from 3:30pm – 4:30pm in the YA room.

2. Tuesday:

• Story Time at the Andover Free Library, 40 Main St, Andover, NY, from 10:00am – 11:00am.
• Dolly Parton Imagination Library Story Time and Open Play at The First Steps Resource Center, 83 N. Main St, Wellsville, NY, from 10:00am – Noon.
• The Playroom is open from 9:30am – 11:30am, at 68 N. Main St. Wellsville, Ny.
• Preschool Squad at The Cuba Library, 39 E. Main Street, Cuba NY from 10:00am – 11:00am. Or email Cuba@stls.org
  •  To register, please contact the library at 585.968.1668.
• Afterschool Crew at The Cuba Library, 39 E. Main Street, Cuba, NY from 3:00pm – 4:00pm.
  • To register, please contact the library at 585.968.1668. Or email Cuba@stls.org 
• Story Time With Miss Bonnie at the Wide Awake Club Library, 22 N. Genesee St, Fillmore, NY, from 10:30am – 11:30am.

3. Wednesday:

• Open Play at The First Steps Resource Center, 83 N. Main St, Wellsville, from 9:00am – 11:00am
• Story Time, Crafts, and Activities at the Belfast Public Library, 75 S. Main St, Belfast, NY from 10:30am – 11:30am.
• Wiggles and Giggles at The Wide Awake Club Library, 22 N. Genesee St, Fillmore, NY, from 10:30am – 11:30am.
• Li’l Bookworms grades 1-4 at The Wide Awake Club Library, 22 N. Genesee St, Fillmore, NY, from 3:30pm – 4:30pm.

4. Thursday:

• Arts and Crafts at the First Steps Resource Center, 83 N. Main Street, Wellsville, NY from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
• After School Explorers at The Cuba Library, 39 E. Main St, Cuba, NY, from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Grades k – 2, to register, please contact the library at 585-968-1668 or email cuba@stls.org.

5. Friday:

• The First Steps Center is Closed Today

Family Activities/Events:

2. Tuesday:

• Donuts for Grown up’s at the David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main St, Wellsville NY, from 10:00am – 11:00am in the children’s room.

5. Friday:

• Free Family Photos on the Farm with She Brews Food Truck at 1444 Randolph Rd, Alfred Station, NY, from Noon – 6:00pm
• Decorate a Gingerbread House at the Wide Awake Club Library at 22 N. Genesee St, Fillmore NY from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required by calling 585-567-8301.

6. Saturday:

• Whoville Photos with The Grinch, Crafts, Cookies and More! Crosstown Alliance, 450 N. Highland Ave, Wellsville, NY from 12:30pm – 3:00pm. 12:30 – 1:00 is only for special needs children.
• Southern Tier Lightening Meat Raffle and beef on wick dinner at the Wellsville Moose Club, 242 Maple Ave, from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
• Trim a Tree Party at the David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main, Wellsville, NY from 12:00pm – 1:30pm.
• Christmas ornament workshop/toy distribution at The United Church of Friendship, 31 E. Main, St, Friendship, NY, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

7. Sunday:

• Christmas sing a long at the Nile Community Church, 4094 NY 275, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
• Holiday Farm and Artisan Market at Union University Church, 29 N. Main, Alfred, NY. From 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Adult Activities/Events:

1. Monday:

• Adult D and D at The David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main, Street, Wellsville NY, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
• Chair Aerobics at The Cuba Library, 39 E. Main St, Cuba NY, from 10:00am – 11:00am.
• American Mah Jongg at The Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 W. University St, Alfred, NY, from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

2. Tuesday:

• Chinese Mah Jongg at The Alfred Box of Books Library, 1 W. University St, Alfred, NY, from 2:00pm – 3:00pm

3. Wednesday:

• Winter Diamond Dot at 8351 Main St, Little Genesee NY, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.
  • This is an adult only class, call 585-928-1915.
• Fireside Stitchers at the Cuba Library, 39 E. Main Street, Cuba NY, from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.
• Tai Chi at The Wide Awake Club Library, 22 N. Genesee St, Fillmore, NY, from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.

4. Thursday:

• Chair Aerobics at The Cuba Library, 39 E. Main St, Cuba NY, from 10:00am – 11:00am.

6. Saturday:

• Holiday Party for Veterans at Genesee Valley, 1 Jaguar Drive, Belmont, NY, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
• White Elephant Exchange at the Angelica Library, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
  • Contact the library to let them know if you plan to attend, and try not to spend more than $15.

7. Sunday:

• Mediumship Development at Holistics and Mystics, 40 W. Main St, from 10:30am – 12:00pm.

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