Friday, July 17, 2026
America 250 Parade Winners
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
Sunday, July 12, 2026
What’s Happening in Gowanda 7/13-7/19
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
Sunday, July 5, 2026
JCC Spring Part-Time Dean’s List
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.
What’s Happening in Gowanda 7/6-7/12
Monday, July 6
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 Resist Painting. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Tuesday, July 7
Collins Public Library – 5 pm
Dino Bag Decorating. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Wednesday, July 8
Collins Public Library – 3:30 pm
Kids Painting Art Show Sign up. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Gowanda Central School - 6:30 to 7 pm
School Board Meeting
High School Library Media Room
Thursday, July 9
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: Paul Zittle & Pure Country
Saturday, July 11
Collins Public Library – 11 am
Adult Craft: Infinity Cube– Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce - 11 am to 3 pm
Gowanda Farm & Craft Market; on W. Main Street
NY&LE Railroad - 11 am and 2 pm
South Dayton Flyer
Collins Public Library – 1 pm
Dino Christmas in July. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Trinity United Church of Christ - 4 to 6 pm [until gone]
Community Meal
Grilled chicken, rice medley, tossed salad, roll
Town of Collins - 5 to 11 pm
Libertyfest
Sunday, July 12
Freedom Horse Archers - 8 am to 5 pm
Eternal Flame Mounted Archery - 1* Competition
NY&LE Railroad - 2 pm
South Dayton Flyer
Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce - 3 pm
Gowanda Celebrates 250 Years Grand Parade
- plus other activities on W. Main Street -
Sunday, June 28, 2026
JCC Spring Dean’s List
Jamestown Community College has announced their full-time Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.50 while enrolled in at least 12-degree credits. Several local students were included in the list. They are:
Collins: Zachary Boos, Andrew Halbert, August Krebs, Christian Merrill, Deshaun Santos
Gowanda: Madalyn West