A representative from the Cattaraugus County Veterans Service Agency will be at the following locations in the month of July, to discuss Veterans-related issues.  A reminder that you need an appointment to attend any of these meetings…call (716)701-3298 to make an appointment.  The meeting will not take place if no appointments are made.  The July Schedule:

Wednesday, July 2     Gowanda American Legion, from 1:30-4:00

Wednesday, July 9     Randolph American Legion, from 10-noon

Tuesday, July 15     Franklinville Town Clerk’s Office, from 1:30-4:00

The Olean Office Hours are 8-noon, and 1-4pm, Monday-Friday.

The Richburg Colonial Library will hold its 29th annual Chinese Auction and Music on the Lawn event on Thursday, July 17, from 5-7pm, featuring “Generations”.  The Chinese Auction items are currently set up in the Library, with drawings starting at 6:30 Thursday.  There’s Hot Dogs, Sloppy Joes and Salt Potatoes, along with other refreshments availablel…bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the evening!

The Allegany County Firemen’s Auxiliary will hold their Summer Picnic on Thursday, July 17, starting at 6:00, at Cuba’s Chamberlain Park.  The meeting will start promptly at 6:00, with a Tureen Supper to follow.  The meeting will include Election of Officers.  Bring change for Bingo following the meeting and the dinner.

The Kennedy, NY Fire Department celebrates 100 years of service with a full day of events at their Fire Hall and Fireman’s Grounds, on Saturday, July 19.  There’s events for the whole family, plenty of food, music and special celebrations.  The event begins at 11:00 with a car show…there’s a volunteer firefighters water battle at 1:00, and a pie-eating contest at 2:00.  A Fireworks Show caps off the night at 9:30.  The event also includes a take out-only chicken BBQ on Sunday, July 20, starting at noon until sold out.  More information and a schedule of events is available on the Kennedy Fire Department’s Facebook page.

The “Jabs For Life” Golf Outing will take place Saturday, July 19, at the Concord Crest Golf Course in East Concord, NY.  It’s a 4-person scramble, with the golf, cart, lunch, swag bags, a chicken bbq and drink coupons all included in the price.  For more information, and to register, go to:  https://jabsforlife.org/golf-tournament

The 3rd annual Great Valley Community Picnic takes place Saturday, July 19, 6pm, at Baugh Park(formerly the Great Valley Youth Residential Center)…enjoy the music, pulled pork BBQ sandwiches from Kate’s Fly-In, and the improvements made to the park.  There may also be a few surprises!