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Taste of Olean
This year’s 30th annual Taste of Olean is co-sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, its 44 Corporate Sponsors, and National Grid Co. It’s a festival filled with great food and entertainment. Admission to the event is free. Pay as you eat!
Float the Allegheny
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce has coordinated efforts to get more people out on the Allegheny River and then have some food once they are finished!
Daily Core Use
My last article about how important core stability and alignment are for improving your golf game received a lot of positive feedback, so I wanted to revisit staying cognoscente of your core by bracing it throughout your day while completing daily activities.
Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary
Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary is opening its doors to the public! See over 750 ducks, geese and swans from all over the world, including two on the endangered list.
Town Planning Board Notes
The Ellicottville Planning Board in a 5-1 vote Monday approved a revised site plan, with conditions, for the Tiny Home Village at 6881 Rt. 243 West (Fish Hill Rd.)
Town Board Notes
On Wednesday, June 16th, the Ellicottville Town Board met to discuss zoning regulations, COVID restrictions and state tax share incentive for retail cannabis.
Summer Music Festival COVID Restrictions Removed
Following review of NYS’s recent announcement of easing or removal of many COVID restrictions, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Board has decided to remove current COVID-19 venue restrictions for its 2021 season events.
Help Ellicottville Library Celebrate 60 Years!
The Ellicottville Memorial Library is proud to have served the community for 60 years connecting people to information, experiences and services so our community can learn, enjoy & thrive.
The Power of a Tourney
Holiday Valley is pleased to host two annual tournaments that the community has supported for many years! The Eddie Szpaicher Golf Classic will be held July 14th and the Ellicottville Library Pro Am will take place August 9th.
NOW this… by Spence
Describing the past 15 months as “breezy” might not be the best way to put it. The pandemic’s effects will be felt far beyond this year or even next as we collectively attempt to right the ship and get society back on course.
Olean Chamber Golf Classic
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Committee met this past March to discuss its annual golf tournament and is excited to move forward with its 8th annual Chamber Golf Classic on Monday, July 12, 2021.
Any Time is Tee Time in the Enchanted Mountains
Whether you're looking for a quick game of 9 holes or a more relaxed full day of 18, you will find it in Cattaraugus County. Not a golfer or want to take a break? Your group will be gratified with the many extra activities you will encounter.
Things to See & Do in the Allegheny National Forest
The Allegheny National Forest is a premier outdoor destination. During summer, it’s a lush green forestland with hiking and biking trails, boat launches, fishing, a marina, and 15 campgrounds with over 1,000 camping sites.
Kick Back & Relax
Book your summer getaway now! Here’s a list of just some of the accommodations you can choose from when you book your stay in Ellicottville. There’s options to fit every budget and lifestyle.
Summer Shop Local
Step into summer with some of our top product picks for the season! From golf apparel to fashion and accessories to skincare essentials, you’ll be summer ready in no time!
Core Conditioning in Golf
Golf has become a game of high technology equipment. One often overlooked key piece of equipment is the golfer’s body. Is it stable and strong where it needs to be? Is it mobile and flexible where it has to be?
Art in the Wilds
Since 2006, Evergreen Park in Kane, PA has come alive with activity during the last weekend of June. This year, 40 artists in all mediums from the tri-state area will set up for the return of one of the most anticipated juried art shows in McKean County.
Yadahta:wak Hihšönya:nö'
The Tri-County Arts Council is honored to exhibit the exquisite neo-traditional Native American pottery, sculpture and paintings of Peter and Mike Jones. Their exhibit, Yadahta:wak Hihšönya:nö’ (Father & Son - They Make Things) is running now through Saturday, July 24th.
Was the Year of COVID-19 a Trauma?
As masks lower and we begin to smile, grin, and smirk at community members in the grocery store again, we are going to need some time to digest and process the year of the pandemic.
Village Planning Board Notes
On Tuesday, June 8th, the Ellicottville Village Planning Board gathered for their first in-person discussion since the pandemic began. The agenda saw three public hearings and five items of business.