Let’s jog back to 1989, the Berlin wall comes down. The record (those are coming back again!) of the year, Wind Beneath My Wings, by Bette Midler. The top movie? Driving Miss Daisy.

Several years ago the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce took on the responsibility of providing and installing the beautiful tree lighting you see downtown on Washington and Monroe Streets.

Some will despise me for saying this, but I’m one of those people who love Monday mornings. I usually take a few minutes to analyze the last week, leave any shortcomings in the dust, and set new goals for the upcoming week.

Certainly we are all ready to put 2020 behind us. A dumpster fire of a year it was, to say the least. Across the globe, communities went from thriving to shutdown.

While it’s true that the pandemic has created significant obstacles to traveling, working, and learning, it has also created a significant change in pace in the most ordinary aspects of life.

January is Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard Month; The Tubing Park is open; Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic

This past year proved to be yet another busy, challenging (and scary) year, but in the end, let’s hope 2020 ends with a ray of hope for us all with a New Year right around the corner, a prosperous 2021. 

The thought of food delivers such a strong message… Especially at this time of year. It’s an every day preparation for so many, a table set and a meal that fills you up. But for some in our area, a stomach growls and the resources aren’t available.

The Virtual Auction held the evening of Friday, Dec. 18th was certainly a fun time for all that participated. Bob’s presence was obvious to all for Bob McCarthy’s 15th annual Irish Christmas Re-imagined.

This month, the Chamber’s Christmas in Ellicottville Committee decided to create and sell an EVL face covering. The Chamber purchased them and all of the proceeds were earmarked for the Ellicottville Food Pantry. 

Demo Day is a great way to “try before you buy”, offering FREE ski and snowboard demos from each of Ellicottville’s specialty ski and snowboard shops.

For eleventh grader Elsa Woodarek, community service projects have been an integral part of her educational experience at Ellicottville Central School since seventh grade.

After COVID-19 forced an early season ender last March, ski resorts across the country have been chomping at the bit to get those lifts spinning again. 

Get a rundown on all Holiday & Winter themed activities to help plan your trip to Ellicottville … NOW is a great time to visit!

It’s a great time of year to see our streets in the Village. The holiday lights are up, the Ski Tree is glowing, snow guns have finally started to fire and skiing is back in our resort town. 

Located next door to the EBC Taqueria, She Shed He Shed opened its doors this past October and has become a one-stop-shop for novelty gifts and items.

HoliMont will be welcoming members and guests back to the slopes this Saturday, December 19th to kick off the 2020-21 season.

The Ellicottville Village Board held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 15th and opened with Good News.  

The Rotary will continue the tradition of Irish Christmas by auctioning McCarthy and McCarthy-like unique pieces paired with fabulous baked goods from local donors, combining the best of silent/live and on-line auctions.

We need to take a moment to address our privilege—our privilege as a town relatively immune to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 virus; our privilege as a school district with considerable resources; our privilege as a people with freedoms both financial and political.