Gowanda Small Town Times

The graduation of a Gowanda student was recently announced by the University of Hartford. That student, Jeorgia Cooper, has been awarded the degree of Associate in Science in General Sciences from Hillyer College.

Monday, July 27

Gowanda Free Library - 10 am to 4 pm
Weekly Crafts

Collins Public Library – 10:30 am
LapSit with Miss Abbie – best for ages 6 months to 3 years. Call 716-532-5129 for more

Collins Public Library – 5 pm
Kids DIY Dino Trinket Dish. Call 716-532-5129 to register.

Gowanda Free Library - 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Crochet Club

Tuesday, July 28

Collins Public Library – 5:30 pm
Lego Club. Call 716-532-5129 to register.

Wednesday, July 29

Collins Public Library – 3:30 pm
Art Buffet. Call 716-532-5129 to register.

Thursday, July 30

Collins Public Library - 3 pm
Family Movie & popcorn. Call 716-532-5129 for title

Collins Public Library – 6 pm
Adopt a Dino Story Time. Call 716-532-5129 for title

Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Music In The Park at Chang-Hu Park
band: Tennessee Whiskey

Friday, July 31

Gowanda Harley-Davidson - 5 to 8 pm
Rock & Rumble Bike Night
feat. Cousins Maine Lobster
band: DNR on Tap

Saturday, August 1

Criminal Justice Professionals Training & Consulting - 9 am to 4 pm
Shotgun Camp 2026 at Gowanda Rifle Club

NY&LE Railroad - 11 am and 2 pm
South Dayton Flyer

The Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners from the America 250 Parade.They have also put forth their appreciation to all who participated in the parade.

Parade winners include:

Fire Truck Division

Photo: Versailles Fire Company

* 1st Place: Versailles Fire Company
* 2nd Place: Collins Fire Company
* 3rd Place: Perrysburg Fire Company

Float Division

Photo: Countryside Baptist Church

* 1st Place: Countryside Baptist Church
* 2nd Place: Town of Persia
* 3rd Place: Ensering Hopes and Dreams

Monday, July 13

Gowanda Free Library - 10 am to 4 pm
Weekly Crafts

Collins Public Library – 10:30 am
LapSit with Miss Abbie – best for ages 6 months to 3 years. Call 716-532-5129 for more

Collins Public Library – 11 am
Morning Book Club – call for title

Collins Public Library – 5 pm
Kids DIY Dino Sensory Bottles. Call 716-532-5129 to register.

Gowanda Free Library - 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Crochet Club

Tuesday, July 14

Collins Public Library – 5:30 pm
Evening Book Club – call for title

Wednesday, July 15

Collins Public Library – 3 pm
Afternoon Collins Crochet – learn and work on crochet projects – Call 716-532-5129 to register.

Thursday, July 16

Collins Public Library - 3 pm
Family Movie & popcorn. Call 716-532-5129 for title

Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Music In The Park at Chang-Hu Park
band: Smokin’ Dog

Friday, July 17

Gowanda Free Library - 10:30 to 11 am
Me and My Kiddo AM StoryTime

Collins Public Library – 3:30 pm
Friendship Bracelets. Call 716-532-5129 to register.

Collins Public Library – 7 pm
Free Concert – The Skiffle Minstrels– in the library, doors open at 6:30

Saturday, July 18

Collins Public Library – 10 am
Book a Tech Trainer. Call 716-532-5129 to register.

Gowanda Harley-Davidson - 2 pm
Amish Dinner Ride w/ the Mayers

Collins Historical Society - Noon to 4 pm
Chrome & Classic Car Show
at Collins Center Town Park

NY&LE Railroad - 4:30 pm
Mama Mia Mayhem “Blood Relatives” murder mystery

Gowanda Hollywood Theater - 7 pm
The Last Five Years
A musical by Jason Robert Brown

Sunday, July 19

Gowanda Harley-Davidson - 11 am
July HOG Ride with Eric

Gowanda Hollywood Theater - 2 pm
The Last Five Years
A musical by Jason Robert Brown

Jamestown Community College recently announced its part-time Dean’s List honors for academic excellence during the spring 2026 semester. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.50 while enrolled in six-to-11-degree credits.

One Gowanda student made that list. That student is Hailey Fort.