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Pool Life is Just Ducky at Holiday Valley
The slide at Holiday Valley is the spot to be every weekend, where the Pool Staff has recently revived the always-popular Duck Derby, a 50/50 race for charity.
Bobby Militello Headlining Jazz & Blues Weekend
Jazz great Bobby Militello and his quartet will be performing at 12:30pm on the Main Stage come Sunday, July 31st as part of the 23rd Annual Ellicottville Jazz & Blues Weekend.
Cancer Sucks!
The Ride for Roswell took place earlier this summer, raising $5,603,901 and counting. This event is particularly important to our small community in which we rally around our residents suffering from this disease.
Therapeutic Support Group for Cancer Warriors Offered In Ellicottville
Several community members, along with mental health therapist, Laura Widger, have joined forces to launch a therapeutic support group, currently running from July-December bi-weekly.
Ellicottville Grads Receive CRCF Scholarship Awards
Three Ellicottville Central School graduates recently received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Chamber Gives Back to the Alley Katz
In keeping with tradition of assisting local not-for-profit organizations, the Ellicottville Chamber Board has approved a donation for 2022 to the Ellicottville Alley Katz.
Acoustria to Perform at Gazebo Series
The Gazebo Series, presented by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Niagara Label Company, will host Acoustria on Thursday, July 28th.
School Resource Officer
The Town Board is preparing a contract to provide Ellicottville Central School District with a School Resource Officer (SRO) for the 2022-2023 year.
Public Hearing Will Air Proposed Short Term Rental Criteria
The Great Valley Town Board, meeting July 11th, scheduled a public hearing for August 8th on a proposed zoning law amendment to address the high-priority need to govern short-term rental criteria.
Skatepark Ready for Construction
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Ellicottville Skatepark took place Friday, July 8th at the Village Park. The ceremony celebrated the culmination of the efforts of local skatepark advocates to fundraise for the construction of a permanent, concrete skatepark .
Good-Natured Glamping
Imagine a campground that already has all the high-quality, sustainable amenities necessary for a weekend escape within minutes of hiking and a short drive from downtown. Just 7 miles east of the village, Good-Natured Glamping is that campground.
Jazz & Blues Weekend
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is very excited to announce the headliners for the 23rd annual Jazz & Blues Weekend, together with nearly 20 musical performances … and it’s all FREE!
Native American Culture
Following a two-year absence, a long-standing celebration of Native American culture is set to return to the Seneca Nation’s Allegany Territory on Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th.
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.
Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival
The village of Mount Jewett, PA welcomes all to join in the fun as they honor their Swedish Heritage at the 5lst Annual Mount Jewett Swedish Festival, from August 12-14.
Heart of Olean Mural
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation recently made two grants to the Heart of Olean Mural Project, bringing the project closer to reaching its goal of fully funding a $200,000 public arts project.
Back Pain … 5 Exercises to Help Keep Your Core Strong
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain on a routine basis. This problem increases with age, as bone mass diminishes, muscles stiffen, and discs begin to lose fluid and flexibility.
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.
Art: “Zweygardt Sculpture”
An opening reception will be held Friday, July 8th for the current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, "Zweygardt Sculpture” by Glenn Zweygardt from Alfred Station, which is on display through August 13th.
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.