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Motor Through the Mountains
Experience slow two-lane byways while learning about America’s industrial & agricultural history on this motorcycle road trip in PA, which offers stunning vistas, great eateries, wineries, and even a brew pub or two.
Welcome to Festival Season
Just because the Fourth of July is in the rearview mirror doesn’t mean the best of summer is behind us. The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has a full slate of events to keep the good times going from now until fall!
Digging Deep
Allegheny Valley Project is back at Canticle Farm to continue its annual research into the history of the Allegheny River Valley. Volunteer Bence Szita from Hungary uncovered a ceramic pipe fragment thought to be about 800 years old.
New Members, New Events
At a recent dinner at the Olean Century Manor, the Rotary Club of Ellicottville and the Rotary Club of Olean held their installation of officers for the 2023-2024 year.
Scholarships Awarded
Six graduates of Ellicottville and West Valley Central Schools received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
GOACC Corporate Golf Classic Huge Success
The GOACC Corporate Golf Classic pits businesses against businesses in a heated competition to be deemed CORPORATE winners (and COMMUNITY winners!). The event also donates the 50/50 to a community cause/effort.
Opening Reception for Art Exhibit
An opening reception will be held this Saturday for the current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, "The Real Ethereal World," featuring collages by Sara Baker Michalak from Chautauqua County.
716 Gives Day 2023
For 36 consecutive hours, Bills and Sabres fans throughout the 716-area code region will unite to raise money for non-profit organizations located in the eight counties of western New York in an epic giving event that supports several organizations in our own community!
Next Concert in the Ellicottville Gazebo Series
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce continues its Gazebo Series with one standout concert after another!
Golf for a Good Cause
Let’s get out on the green for a good cause this summer! The Holiday Valley Double Black Diamond Golf Course will host the 1st Annual Frank Pitillo Memorial Lighting Fund Golf Tournament on Wednesday, August 16th.
Jazz & Blues Headliners Announced
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the headliners for the 24th annual Jazz & Blues Weekend, set for July 28th, 29th and 30th.
Public Profile: Up Close with Lisa Barlow
Lisa Barlow: A transplant from Bradford since 2014 when she married Ellicottville’s Jonny the Barber, Lisa Barlow loves to talk about the work she does for the United States Forest Service at the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) in Marshburg, PA.
Winery of Ellicottville Announces Summer Wines
Summer is the perfect time (or any time really) to sit down and enjoy a delicious glass of wine. The Winery of Ellicottville is ready for you and they’ve got a great event to share their newest blends coming up.
A Conversation with Joe Bonsall
evlNOW writer Melanie Hulick had a great conversation with the Oak Ridge Boy’s Joe Bonsall about their upcoming show at the Seneca Allegany Casino.
OnoFest is Back for 2023!
What if I told you that $10 would get a carload of people into the Onoville Marina for a day of summer fun? You should believe me, because it’s true; you can bring a whole carload to OnoFest 2023 for just $10!
It’s Time to “Tame the Tuna”
Who wants to spend a day out on the water? Would you want to make a really cool float to go down the river in? What if you could win a prize for doing just that?
How to Avoid Summer Weight Gain
Contrary to what you think, weight gain may be more likely during the summer than in the winter.
Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow 2023
Picture this: It’s a beautiful summer day. The sun is shining and there’s a light breeze in the air. You’re on your way to Salamanca, NY to experience the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow - maybe for the first time.
Ellicottville 2023 Gazebo Series Has Begun
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of the Gazebo Series, which invites the community out to the Village Gazebo every Thursday evening for free, live entertainment.
The Lost Ladybug Project
Cornell Cooperative Extension Cattaraugus County’s Master Gardener Program received rare nine spotted lady bugs, larvae and eggs as part of Cornell’s Lost Ladybug Project.