Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

Here's the schedule of events for Bradford's Old Fashioned Christmas on Saturday Breakfast with Santa 9AM – 10:30 AM Aud Restaurant 30 Boylston Street Josiah and Tina Herne will be serving breakfast with Santa at The Aud Restaurant. One child per paying adult will eat free from a special Santa Menu. Horse-drawn Carriage Rides 11AM – 3PM Main Street Mercantile Board at the Merchantile, and let Prince & Otis take you on a tour of Historic Mainstreet before returning to the mercantile for Holiday shopping & festivities. Sponsored by Real living AVISTA & Hennard Construction. Letters to Santa Hey Kids! Drop your letters to Santa at his special mailbox at The Mercantile. Letters will be accepted throughout December. Happy Holiday Open House Friday 10AM – 7PM, Sat. 9AM – 5PM Grandma’s Tea House 16 Congress Street Stop in and have freshly brewed tea while you shop the unique items available in this historic shop. Blou Christmas Item Collection 9AM – 2PM Cavallaro Paint ...

Congratulations to Steve Cavallaro and everyone involved in restoring the Willow Dale Duck Pond -- and making it better than ever. Sunday's fundraiser brought in more than $5,800. You can still contribute to the effort by sending a donation to "Friends of Willow Dale" c/o CNB Bank.

To honor Blou, who died one year ago in December Tyb and Cavallaro Paint and Decorating are sponsoring a BLOU CHRISTMAS, to benefit the McKean County SPCA.. From now until Christmas we will be collecting things needed by the shelter for their day-to-day operations. The following items will be accepted at Cavallaro’s, 12 Kennedy Street, during normal business hours: Paper towels, bleach, copy paper, dry dog and cat foot, laundry detergent, 40 gallon garbage bags, Fabuloso, treats, and cat litter; new and/or used leashes, collars, toys, blankets, towels, and bedding. Any cash donations will be gratefully accepted as well. Tyb and Jay Monti will match any cash donations up to a total of $500.00. Stop in and add an ornament to our tree in honor or memory of your pet for a donation of $2.00. Pictured, Jay Monti and Blou during National Night Out two years ago.

Story and Photos by Sandra Rhodes The winner of the Willow Creek Triathlon may have finished the race in less than an hour, but the effects of this annual event will be felt for a long time to come. Saturday’s triathlon amassed the largest number of participants to date as well as more than $11,000 for the Disabled American Veterans of McKean and Warren counties. There were 255 participants – 104 more than last year – who swam, bicycled and ran to help to help the transportation network for veterans, which ensures veterans transportation to and from appointments at VA hospitals and clinics. In the end, the combined efforts of the participants and sponsors – as well as a group of girls who sold lemonade and donated their profits to the triathlon – raised $11,090.63 – 23 percent more than last year. “We are very grateful for all the participants and sponsors that made this happen,” said race director Shane Oschman. “And we are equally ecstatic to be able to give this check to the DAV for...

Cavallaro Paint & Decorating/JC Penney Catalog is hosting a Business After Hours event from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at 12 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA. Business After Hours (BAH) events give the business and professional community an opportunity to come together in a relaxed, social setting for networking. Cavallaro Paint & Decorating/JC Penney Catalog is pleased to invite BAH attendees to join them in celebrating their first anniversary in business. Held as part of the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce 2010 BAH series, the event is open to all area businesses and organizations. Refreshments are included; there is no charge to attend. A business card drawing will be held for a door prize. The BACC membership committee is committed to presenting quality opportunities for regional business and service organizations to meet and share experiences.

The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of their 2010 Awards and the nominees honored in each category. The Option House is the first recipient of the BACC Exemplary Business Award. The BACC Exemplary Business Award is given to a for-profit business that demonstrates a well-planned, commendable, and thorough approach to business development. They must also exemplify the unique “hometown” charm of the area in their manner of administration, customer service and quality of product or service. This award covers manufacturing, industrial, tourism, hospitality, retail or service. From the moment Sam Sylvester purchased The Option House, he had a plan, dream and vision of what he could do for the hometown he loves. Through hard work, determination and perseverance, he would give back to Bradford a magnificent, historic building that was on the verge of collapse and ruin. This landmark is restored to its former glory and beyond as ...