The Newsletter

Week 50 December 9th through the 15th

Author

Heather Gill
December 09, 2024

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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.

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.

  • 10am-3pm Monday - Friday.

2. Masters Tavernacle Pantry - Clothing and Hygiene.

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm Thursday. Contact Melissa at 585-443-9467.

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.

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 [email protected] 

    •  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.

  • 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 [email protected].

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.

Supports and Services:

1. Monday:

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

  • Free Shopping at The Belfast Town Hall from 3:00pm - 5:00pm.

  • Beyond Books Homeschool Support at the Wide Awake Club Library, 22 N. Genesee St, Fillmore, NY. From 1:00pm - 2:00pm.

2. Tuesday:

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

  • Supporting Independence at The Cuba Library, 39 E. Main Street, Cuba, NY from 11:00am - 2:00pm.

    • This program is arranged through Cuba Library, but please contact the Alzheimer’s Association if you have any questions about the program. This program is free and open to the public but registration is requested. Please call (800) 272-3900 or visit https://bit.ly/CubaSupportingDec24 to sign up.

3. Wednesday:

4. Thursday:

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

  • ACCORDS Fatherhood Connections group at The First Steps Resource Center, 83 N. Main St, Wellsville, NY from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

  • Individual and Community Prayer and Breakfast at the Mission House, 28 East Main Street, Friendship, NY, from 8:30am - 9:30am

5. Friday

  • The First Steps Center is Closed

6. Saturday:

  • Tech Help at the David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main Wellsville, NY from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

    • Call 585-593-3410.

  • Open House Giveaway at the Hope Center, from 11:00am - 2:00pm.

Additional Information and Resources:

  • 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

  • Help Finding Child Care, through Accord call Ashley Moore toll Free at 800-498-2277

Sales/Local Business:

1. Monday:

  • Holiday Sale at Tami’s Floral Expressions.

2. Tuesday:

  • Holiday Sale at Tami’s Floral Expressions.

3. Wednesday:

  • Holiday Sale at Tami’s Floral Expressions.

4. Thursday:

  • Holiday Sale at Tami’s Floral Expressions.

5. Friday:

  • Holiday Sale at Tami’s Floral Expressions.

6. Saturday:

  • Holiday Sale at Tami’s Floral Expressions.

  • Holiday Market at The Book Cellars from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.

7. Sunday:

  • Santa is Coming to The Corner Cafe and Pizzaria, 10 Minard St, Fillmore, NY, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

    • $10 for two photos with Santa!

Additional Information:

Live Entertainment

5. Friday:

  • The Nutcracker in Wellsville at the David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main St, Wellsville, NY 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

    • Free Admission, first come first served, doors open 25 Minutes early.

  • Big Band Dance at the Palmer Opera House, at 12 W Main St, Cuba, from 7:00pm - 10:00pm

6. Saturday:

  • The Nutcracker in Wellsville at the David A Howe Library, 155 N. Main St, Wellsville, NY 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

    • Free Admission, first come first served, doors open 25 Minutes early.

  • I wish you a merry Christmas by the Genesee Valley Chorus, 6 Maple ave, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

  • Jack Ellis: Keepin’ It County at 12 W. Main St, Cuba, NY, from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

7. Sunday:

  • Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol at the Palmer Opera House, 12 W Main St, Cuba, NY from 2:00pm - 5:00pm.

  • Christmas Concert at the Hallsport Christian Church at 4:00pm.

Local Government and Community Meetings

2. Tuesday:

  • Andover Central Board of Education Meeting Starting at 6pm, at the Andover Central School, Elm St, Andover, NY.

  • Whitesville Central Board of Education Meeting Starting at 7:00pm, at 692 Main Street, Whitesville.

  • Belfast Board of Education Meeting starting at 5:30pm at 1 King St, Belfast, NY.

  • Genesee Valley Board of Education Meeting starting at 5:30 at 1 Jaguar Dr, Belmont, NY.

3. Wednesday:

  • Scio Board of Education Meeting at 3968 Washington St, Scio, NY, starting at 6:30pm.

4. Thursday:

  • Cheers, Cheese, and Chocolate FIRST Committee Meeting at The Cuba Library, 39 E. Main St, Cuba, NY starting at 6:30pm. Help the Library plan their annual CCC Fundraising Event.

Additional Information and Resources

Job Opportunities:

  • The Shop at Main, Wellsville NY is still 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

  • Whitesville Central School

    • Part time Bus Driver, up to 5 hours a day. $18.50 Hourly, appropriate license and 19A certification. Visit Whitesville.org or pick up an application in person.

  • Accord Corp: Visit Accordcorp.com 

    • Center Manager - Cuba.

    • Classroom Substitutes - Cuba, Wellsville, Bolivar, Friendship.

    • Early Learning Mentor coach - Belmont.

    • Head Start Teacher - Cuba.

All of the Information in this newsletter is sourced from public information available online, WGAC is not affiliated with any local organization. Information listed above is subject to change.

To send corrections, updates, or additions, please email the information to [email protected].