The Olean Area Farmers Market is open for the season, in Olean’s Lincoln Park.  There are new hours this year, with the Market open from 9am-1pm on Saturdays.  The Market offers a wide variety of locally-produced products, from food to flowers and crafts.  The Market offers a credit card terminal, and will accept SNAP EBT Cards.  The Olean Farmer’s Market participates in the FreshConnect $2 Check Program, allowing SNAP Benefits users to double their money.  The Market only accepts farmers and crafter who produce their own products.  The Market will run through November 1, with two special holiday markets at Thanksgiving and Christmas.  More information can be found by contacting Rita Schichtel at:  farmersmarketofolean@gmail.com.

The Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Ham and Turkey Party on Saturday, November 1, from 5-8pm, at the fire hall on Main Street…free refreshments.

The Salamanca Central School District and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County are sponsoring a Pumpkin Smash event on Saturday, November 1, from 10-noon, at the corner of Front and Fern Avenues.  Bring your hollowed out pumpkins…and the smashing tools will be provided.  Please make sure there are no candles, lights or plastic decorations in the pumpkins.  The Cooperative Extension will be handing out composting information at the event.

The Olean City School District, Canticle Farm and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will sponsor a pumpkin smashing event on Saturday, November 1, from 10-noon, at Canticle Farm, 3809 Old State Road in Allegany.  Smashing tools will be provided…make sure your hollowed-out pumpkins are free of seeds, candles, and plastic decorations.  The smashed pumpkins will go into community composting at Canticle Farm.  Come and learn about composting on Saturday, November 1!

The Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Ham and Turkey Party, along with a Gun Raffle, on Saturday, November 1, from 6-10pm at the Fire Hall.  Other fundraisers will take place during the event.

“A Way Out”, a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Group, will hold a Fall Bingo Night fundraiser on Saturday, November 1, starting at 11:30am, at the Coudersport American Legion.  Doors open at 11:30 for lunch, with Bingo starting at 12:30.  Tickets for the event are $30, and include the lunch.  Along with the Bingo, there’s a Chinese Auction and 50/50’s.  To purchase tickets in advance, see a staff member, or call (814) 274-0368.  You can also email: awayout@zitomedia.net.