The Olean Youth and Recreation Department and the Twin Tiers Disc Golf Club will hold a Youth Splash Tournament on Saturday, July 5th at Franchot Park.  The event is for kids ages 6-18, with a Registration Fee of $10.  Participants will receive a “Player’s Pack”, which includes a disc, water bottle, sunglasses and a coupons for pizza and Hi-Ho Ice Cream.  Registration starts at 9:30, with two rounds around the course.  Awards will be handed out at 1:45.  More information and registration is available at: www.discgolfscene.com

The Seneca Nation of Indians and the Town of Caneadea will hold the 3rd annual Seneca Caneadea Field Day on Saturday, July 5, from 10am-4pm, at the Caneadea Town Park, on Route 19.  The event includes Native exhibition dances, lacrosse games, hands-on Seneca and early settler activities, arts and crafts and more.  Food Trucks will be on hand.  For more information, check out the Town of Caneadea Facebook page.

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.