Table of Contents

• Food Pantries:

• Clothing and Hygiene Resources:

• Christmas Donation Drives:

• Children’s Activities/Events:

• Family Activities/Events:

• Adult Activities/Events:

• Supports and Services:

  • 8. Additional Information:

• Sales/Local Business:

  • 8. Additional Information:

• Live Entertainment

• Local Government and Community Meetings

• Job Opportunities:

Food Pantries:

1. Accord: 84 Schuyler Street Belmont NY

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm, Closed 12:00pm - 12:30pm. Requires New Family Intake and Proof of Household income for new families.

2. Salvation Army: 25 East Pearl Street Wellsville NY

Open Monday - Friday 9:30am-2:30pm. Call 585-593-2640.

3. Houghton Wesleyan Church 9712 St. Route 19, Houghton NY

Open Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Contact Patty Stalker at 585-567-2264.

4. Joyce Family Food Pantry/ Catholic Charities: 67 E. Pearl, Wellsville NY.

Open Monday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm.

5. Gospel Fellowship Church, Hood Road, Belmont NY.

Tuesday - Friday 10:30 - 3:00pm.

6. Almond Community Church, 4 Karrdale Street, Almond NY.

Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm, Thursdays from 9am to Noon. Contact Pastor Dumon or Secretary Hardy at 607-276-6151.

7. Alfred Area Food Pantry/ United Methodist Church 1389 Moland Road, Alfred NY.

Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-6:30.

Clothing and Hygiene Resources:

1. Catholic Charities Outreach Thrift Store, 67 E. Pearl St. Wellsville.

Open 10am-3pm Monday - Friday.

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 [email protected].

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.

Children’s Activities/Events:

1. Monday

• Sensory Friendly Play Time At the First steps Resource Center, 83 N Main, Wellsville NY, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

2. Tuesday:

• Preschool Squad at the Cuba Library, 39 E. Main St, Cuba, NY from 10:00am - 11:00am. To register, please contact the library at 585.968.1668.

• Story Time with Miss Bonnie at the Wide Awake Club Library, 22 N. Genesee St, Fillmore NY from 10:30am - 11:30am.

• Afterschool Crew at the Cuba Library, 39 E. Main St, Cuba, NY From 3:00pm - 4:00pm. For students in 3rd - 5th grade. Please call the library at 585.968.1668 or email [email protected]to register.

• Dolly Parton Imagination Library Story Time and Open Play at the First Steps Resource Center, 83 N Main, Wellsville, NY 10:00am - Noon.

3. Wednesday

• Story Time at the Andover Public Library, 40 Main st, Andover NY, from 10:00am - 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.

• Open Play at the First Steps Resource Center, 83 N Main, Wellsville NY 9:00am - 11:00am.

4. Thursday

• Afterschool Explorers at the Cuba Library 39 E. Main St, Cuba, NY, from 3:00pm - 4:00pm for grades k-2 Please call the library at 585.968.1668 or email [email protected]to register.

• Paint and Sip at the David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main St, Wellsville, NY, for kids ages 4-10, at 4:30pm.

• Arts and Crafts at the First Steps Resource Center, 83 N Main, St, Wellsville NY, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm.

5. Friday

• Holidays Around the World at the First Steps Resource Center, at 83 N. Main St, Wellsville NY at 3:00pm.

6. Saturday

7. Sunday

Family Activities/Events:

1. Monday

2. Tuesday

3. Wednesday

4. Thursday

• A Celebration of Color, Featuring the work of Kate Elliott at the David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main St, Wellsville, NY. At 6:00pm. The Show will be on Display at the Library until January 29th.

5. Friday

• Scio Community Christmas Tree Lighting, Cocoa, Cookies next to the Scio Library at 6:00pm.

6. Saturday

• Western Christmas Fun Show at the Houghton University Equestrian Program from 9:00am - 5:00pm.

• Holiday Market by the Ladies of Cuba First Baptist Church, as part of Cuba’s Small Town Christmas from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

  • Soup and Side Luncheon from 11:00am - 1:30pm, $6.00 in house, $7.00 Take out.

• Holiday Craft/Vendor show and Basket Raffle in support of the Scio Central School Classes of 2025 and 2026, at Scio Central School from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

• Christmas Market at the David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main St, Wellsville NY, from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

• Angelica Farmer’s Market: Christmas Market At the Angelica Park Circle, from 10:00am - 1:00pm.

• Cookies and Photo’s with Santa at the St. James Park, Cuba NY, at 11:30am.

• Crafts and Cookie Decorating at the Cuba Library, 39 E. Main St, Cuba NY 12:00pm - 2:30pm.

• Christmas Wagon Rides at the Liberty Pole, Cuba NY from 1:0pm - 4:00pm.

• Second Annual Gingerbread House Contest at the Bible Baptist Church, 43 W. Main St, Friendship NY. 1:00pm - 3:00pm

• Photo’s With Santa 17 Main Street, Cuba, NY from 3:00pm - 4:45pm.

7. Sunday

• Community Holiday Photos at the David A Howe Library, 155 N Main St, Wellsville NY, from 9:00am - 3:00pm, $20 Donation recommended.

• Christmas Caroling with The First United Methodist Church, 21 W Main, St, Friendship, NY from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

Adult Activities/Events:

1. Monday:

• Chair Aerobics at the Cuba Library, 39 E. Main St, Cuba, NY. From 10:00am - 11:00am. Please contact the library to register at 585-968-1668 or [email protected].

• 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.

• Ladies Christmas Crafting at the Portville Baptist Church, 24 Temple St, Portville, NY from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. To RSVP find them on facebook!

3. Wednesday:

• Fireside Stitchers at the Cuba Library, 39 E. Main St, Cuba NY from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.

• Rock Candy Cooking Class at 8351 Main St, Little Genesee, NY from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Call 585-928-1915.

• Holiday Wooden Board Paint Workshop at Tap-N-Pour, 18 W. Main Street, Cuba, NY from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. $20 presale only, per person, call 716-904-3420. Must be 21 or older to drink, 10% beverage discount.

• 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. Please contact the library to register at 585-968-1668 or [email protected].

• 11th Annual Holiday Auction and Raffle at The Wellsville Brewing Company at 6:00pm, in person and streamed on - line $20 tickets.

• Crochet Club Thursdays at 169 N. Main, Wellsville, NY, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. $1 Admission, Soda’s $1.

5. Friday

• Parent Holiday Watercolor Art at the First Steps Resource Center, 83 N Main st, Wellsville, NY from 10:30am - 11:30am.

6. Saturday

• Wreath Fundraiser and Christmas House Tour at 1 W. University St, Alfred NY from 10:00am - 3:00pm. $40 includes a Wreath and decorations, and admission into the Christmas house between 12:00pm - 3:00pm at 56 W. University St, Alfred, NY.

• Wrapping around the Tree at the Old Cuba Bank, 17 Main Street, Cuba NY from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

• Paint and Sip at Tap-N-Pour, 18 W. Main St, Cuba NY. Tickets can be bought by calling 814-273-0052, at may be purchased on site prior to the event. $30 a Person or $55 for two. This is Family Friendly, Adult beverages and full menu available. 12:00pm - 3:00pm.

7. Sunday

Supports and Services:

1. Monday

• Family Support at the First Steps Resource Center, 83 N. Main, St, Wellsville NY from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

2. Tuesday

• Family Support at the First Steps Resource Center, 83 N. Main, St, Wellsville NY from 12:30pm - 3:00pm

3. Wednesday

4. Thursday

• Prayer Group Gathering Hosted by the Bible Baptist Church in Friendship, in front of the Friendship school at 8:30am, free breakfast at the church after.

• Family Support at the First Steps Resource Center, 83 N. Main, St, Wellsville NY from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

• Fatherhood Connections at the First Steps Resource Center, 83 N. Main St, Wellsville NY from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Hosted by Accord.

5. Friday

• Prayer Meeting at the Whitesville Gospel Church, 441 park street, Whitesville, at 6:30pm. Contact Dan Kenyon 585-593-6471 for information.

6. Saturday

• Tech Help at the David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main St, Wellsville, NY. From 11:00am - 12:00pm call 585-593-3410 to make an appointment.

7. Sunday

• Joyful Christmas Celebration at 32 East Greenwood Street, Andover NY, from 12:30pm - 3:30pm. 

8. Additional Information:

• Head Start Accepting Applications: Children ages 6 Weeks - 5 years. Classroom Locations in Wellsville, Friendship, Cuba, Bolivar and Home Based. Contact the Enrollment Specialist at 585-268-7605 Ext 1525

• ACCORD GVIC Apartments: 2 Bedroom upstairs in Belfast, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom units in Friendship. Contact Jade at 585-268-7605 Ext. 1119

• According to Holiday Assistance Applications Due 12/6/24, Based on proof of household income, applications processed first come first served.

Sales/Local Business:

1. Monday:

• Cyber Monday at Tami’s Floral Expressions, 20 - 50% off store wide.

2. Tuesday

3. Wednesday

4. Thursday

5. Friday

• Holiday Mega Candle Sale at the Northern Lights Warehouse Location, 3484 Andover Rd, Wellsville, NY from 10:00am - 5:00pm.

• $10 Taco Night at the Wellsville Elks, 77 E. Pearl St, Wellsville NY. From 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

• Spiritual Bingo Night at Holistics and Mystics, 40 W. Main Street, Cuba NY from 7:00pm - 9:00pm, $10 Donation.

6. Saturday

• Holiday Mega Candle At the Northern Lights Warehouse Location, 3484 Andover Rd, Wellsville, NY from 10:00am - 3:00pm.

• Cuba Legion’s Famous Breakfast at 5 E. Main St, Cuba, NY, from 7:30am - 10:30am. Part of The Cuba “Small Town Christmas.”

• 25 Cent indoor yard sale at The Playroom, 68 N. Main St, Wellsville, NY from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Enter at the rear doors on Fassett street.

• 2nd Annual Yule Market at Holistics and Mystics, 40 W. Main Street, Cuba NY, from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

• Small Town Christmas Book Sale at the Cuba Library, 39 E. Main Street, Cuba, NY. From 10:00am - 2:00pm. $5 bags.

7. Sunday

• Scholarship Holiday Breakfast by the Wellsville Elks Club, from 7:30am - 11:00am.

• Pancake Breakfast At the Friendship American Legion, Friendship NY, 7:30am - 10:30am.

8. Additional Information:

• Wellsville Development Corp Local businesses who are interested in participating in the Holiday Window Decorating Contest must register their window by 11/25/24. Judging will take place from 11/29-12/5. Awards will be announced on 12/7/24.

Live Entertainment

5. Friday:

• What Child is this Houghton Christmas Prism 2024, in the John and Charles Wesley Chapel, Houghton Campus, 7:30pm.

6. Saturday:

• Miracle on 34th Street at the Palmer Opera House, 12 W. Main St, Cuba, NY at 2:00pm.

• Santa Claus Lane Parade Main Street, Cuba, NY at 5:00pm.

• Living Nativity at Chamberlain Park, 13 N Park St, Cuba NY at 6:00pm

• Small Town Christmas Kareoke with DJ Jimmy at Tap-N-Pour, 18 W. Main Street, Cuba NY from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

• Miracle on 34th Street at the Palmer Opera House, 12 W. Main St, Cuba NY at 7:00pm.

• Andover Tree Lighting Main Street Andover, NY, at 7:00pm.

• What Child is this Houghton Christmas Prism 2024, in the John and Charles Wesley Chapel, Houghton Campus, 7:30pm.

7. Sunday:

Local Government and Community Meetings

1. Monday

2. Tuesday

• Belfast Fire District Annual Election, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, at the Belfast Town Hall, for the purpose of Electing two Commissioners.

• Alfred Almond Board of Education. At 6:00pm

• Wellsville Central School Board of Education at 6:30 in the Elementary School Multipurpose room.

3. Wednesday

• Cuba Circulating Library 39 E. Main St, Cuba NY at 6:30pm.

4. Thursday

5. Friday

6. Saturday

7. Sunday

Job Opportunities:

• The Shop at Main

  •  Wellsville NY is now accepting Applications. Stop in today.

• Andover Central School

  • Teacher Aide for After-school SOAR Program (2024-2025) Join our team as a part-time Teacher Aide for the SOAR Program, where you'll assist with engaging activities and curriculum implementation for youth. Work Monday-Thursday, 10:45 AM - 5:30 PM, with a competitive hourly rate of $15.79-$17.27 and benefits. Apply by December 13, 2024, to make a meaningful impact!

  • Senior Typist (Secretary to Director of Pupil Services/CSE) We're hiring a Senior Typist to support our Pupil Services department. This 11-month position offers $16.44-$17.98 per hour with benefits. Perform essential clerical tasks and help manage student services. Civil Service exam required. Apply by December 13, 2024, and help us enhance student success!

• Wellsville Central School

  • Spanish Teacher, NYS Spanish 7-12 Certification Required, Immediate start date, tenure track, Salary as per WEA Contract. To view all listings visit www.wellsvilleschools.org

• Tap’N’Pour

  • Kitchen Help wanted, pick up an application during business hours or email a resume to [email protected]