St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Ellicottville will hold a Carson’s Chicken BBQ on Friday, July 11, serving from 11:30-5:00, or until sold out.  Dinners are $18, which include 1/2 Chicken and two sides.  Proceeds benefit the Church’s parking lot project.

The Great Valley Fire Company’s Band Jam continues on Saturday, July 12, with five bands starting at 3:00.  Enjoy Music from the Chillbillies, Kimber & the Silver Fox, Interstate Daydream, Wildfire, and the Bob Hartle Band.  Admission is $10, with kids under the age of 12 free.  There’s activities for all ages, on-site food vendors and more.  More information is available at:  www.greatvalleyfireco.com

The Great Valley Fire Company presents Band Jam, two days of music and fun on Friday and Saturday, July 11-12, at the Great Valley Fireman’s Clubhouse.  The music goes from 6-midnight on Friday, featuring the Hick Ups, Jon & Sandy, and Octagon…another five bands perform on Saturday, from 3-midnight.  Admission on Friday is $5 per person, and $10 per person on Saturday.  Kids under the age of 12 are admitted for free both days.  Band Jam also features on-site food vendors, and events and fun for all ages.  There’s free camping available, with advanced reservations encouraged.  For more information, go to:  www.greatvalleyfirecompany.com.

The McKean County Fair Association is holding a Sportsman’s Raffle, with the day of the drawing being Saturday, July 12, at the Fairgrounds…there are 11 prizes, and 4 cash prizes to win.  Tickets are $20 each, and only 1,000 will be sold.  There’s food and beverages and other fundraisers the day of the drawings.  To purchase a ticket, you can get them from a Fair Director, at the Fair Office, or online at:  www.mckeancountyfair.net.  

The North Park Wesleyan Church of Cuba will hold a Vacation Bible School for all entering Pre-K through 6th Grade July 8-12, from 6-8:20 each evening.  For more information, go to:  https://www.northparkwesleyan.com.

The Pfeiffer Nature Center invites you to explore the “World of Bats” with Dr. Jon Townsend, who will speak about the relationship bats have with plants, both locally and globally.  The program also features a live demonstration of bat survey equipment, using an ultrasonic microphone.  Come prepared for a night walk if you would like to take part in this portion of the program.  The event is free, but donations to the Pfeiffer Nature Center are always welcomed and appreciated!