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The Good Climb Challenge
The HoliMont Ski Club will play host to endurance athletes of all ages & abilities from 9:00am-2:00pm on Saturday, Aug. 6th, when climbers from near and far will attempt to take on Exhibition Run.
Ellicottville Skatepark Groundbreaking Set for July 8th
A groundbreaking ceremony for the “New Car Dealers of WNY Ellicottville Skatepark” is set for Friday, July 8th at the Ellicottville Village Park at 5:00pm.
IDA Approves Wind Farm Moratorium
five-month moratorium on incentives for wind farm development was approved by the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency's (CCIDA) Board during its June 21st meeting as the agency struggles to identify the actual host community benefits for renewable energy projects.
Ellicottville Rodeo
One of the great summertime family-fun events in all of New York State begins a four-day run this evening out on Sommerville Valley Road, as the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo returns for its 33rd season.
The Hits, The Memories & John Elefante
We’ve been featuring the Ellicottville Summer Music Festival for a few weeks now, this week covering John Elefante formerly of Kansas. Elefante is looking forward to being part of a show that includes two of his favorite singers.
Stroll the Streets
Looking for a fun, free night out that the whole family can enjoy? Beginning next week, spend your Friday nights in Ellicottville, when Stroll the Streets and the Farmers’ Market return for the season!
Power Poems for Giraffes
For lifelong poet and author Katie Benatovich, the giraffe became the symbol of a greater mission - to promote social emotional growth and learning through books.
East Aurora to Ellicottville
After selling out in its inaugural year, the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) will once again host a 42-mile charity bike ride from East Aurora to Ellicottville this fall.
July’s Message: Go With The Flow
Happy birthday to all the Cancer people! Everyone has an area of life that is ruled by Cancer. Look to your own 4th house, or any planets in the sign of Cancer, or the cusp that Cancer is on in your chart.
Letters Sent to Elk Creek Property Owners Seeking Access to Remove Debris
Ellicottville Mayor John Burrell pressed Village and Town Engineer and other Village staff to dredge Elk Creek in 2022, repeating his earlier appeals to prevent future flooding and bank destabilization.
Town Board Weighs School Resource Officer Request From ECS
The question of assigning a full-time School Resource Officer to work at Ellicottville Central School had been placed on hold but was revived & may be settled if employment terms can be worked out.
Griffis Sculpture Park Prevues New Sculpture
One of Griffis Sculpture Park’s newest sculptures is calling Ellicottville home for the summer. A 10-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is currently located in front of the Village Gazebo for all to enjoy.
Holiday Valley Annual Spring Donations
Officials from Holiday Valley recently presented checks to several local programs as a way of giving back to the community. The funds are generated through the year at various Holiday Valley events.
Getting Started With Libby Training
The Ellicottville Memorial Library is hosting a demonstration of how to get started with borrowing ebooks and audiobooks through the Libby app.
Memory Garden Celebration Event
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month and in honor of that, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Program has planted a Memory Garden at Ellicottville’s Nannen Arboretum on Wednesday, June 22nd.
Empire State Ride
Every year roughly 300 warriors gather to make an impact on the cancer research arena and support cutting edge therapies. Their objective: seven days of cycling across NYS to raise funds for cancer research.
Asia’s John Payne Brings Music Nostalgia to Ellicottville
Singer & bassist John Payne, of Asia featuring John Payne, will join Lou Gramm, formerly of Foreigner and John Elefante, formerly of Kansas for one remarkable night of music slopeside in Ellicottville July 2nd.
Living In Alignment With Your True Nature
This is Suzy Woo, your friendly astrologer. This month, I wanted to do something a little different for my beautiful readers. How can you steer your own ship in the direction of your dreams when others are facing a tsunami?
42 North Outpost Grand Opening June 18th
42 North Brewing Company is hosting the official grand opening of its “outpost” At Ellicottville’s Bikes Burritos & Brews (aka Bike & Bean) on Saturday, June 18th.
Nature Prints by Mary Hermans
A collection of beautiful blue prints, created by Mary Hermans, is currently featured at the Ellicottville Memorial Library through August 2022.