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CRCF Appoints New Members
OLEAN – The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation board recently elected Shelley Jack and Brent Driscoll to its board of directors and named its slate of Foundation officers for 2024. Jack is the owner of Shebe Marketing, a marketing consultancy agency focused on helping women-led businesses with their branding and...
Upcoming “Vet Jam” 2024
The 2024 Vet Jam music festival in Bradford, Pennsylvania is almost here! Year after year, the Vet Jam has been a community staple and a mecca for fun, music, togetherness, and unity for a cause. It’s looking like Vet Jam 2024 will not disappoint. The Jam kicks off at the Bradford Vets Club, located at 94 Barbour St., Bradford, PA on Friday, February 16th.
Breakaway Adventures: After Valentine’s Day
Photos / PDGA Media (Professional Disc Golf Association) I do hope that everything worked out for you on Valentine’s Day and you showered your sweetheart with beautiful flowers and delicious chocolates! God forbid that you didn’t forget! There is nothing sadder than your day ending up like that infamous day back in 1929 at Chicago’s Lincoln Park instead of a romantic night in the Poconos.
Local Dog Makes Donations to Animal Rescues
We are so very happy to announce that we raised $2,200 for Celebration of Canine Lives Sanctuary in Cuba, NY!! Yes, over $2,000 this year!. As you already know, this calendar was extra special because it featured all of my 6 pups that were rescued with me back in 2014. This is our 5th year making the calendars and we just happened to luck out. We pointed out to the printing company some minor misprinting on the photos that most people may not even notice, but we did. When we reached out to let them know and explain we're raising money for a local animal rescue, they offered to re-print the calendars but we asked for a partial refund instead because it would be a lot of work to hustle another 80 calendars (and this project is already a lot of work). Instead of a partial refund, we got a full refund! So instead of having to subtract the printing costs, we got to add them to the total amount!
3rd Annual “Powder to Prosecco” Event
Now in its third year, Powder to Prosecco is returning to HoliMont for an exciting two days of education, skiing, community, and fun! Mud, Sweat n’ Gears owner Kim Reading is looking forward to celebrating the camaraderie of women skiers with Leslie Baker Brown, three-time NCAA All American, 1982 NCAA GS Champion, Middlebury Hall of Famer and the global leader of Blizzard Tecnica’s Women 2 Women Project. The fun kicks off Thursday, February 22nd at 6:00pm at Mud, Sweat n’ Gears and continues all day on Friday, February 23rd at HoliMont.
Get Ready for Winter Music Jam Weekend
ELLICOTTVILLE - Come in from the cold and warm up to the high-energy sounds of lively music in all the downtown hot spots during Ellicottville’s Winter Music Jam, February 23rd, 24th and 25th. Produced by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, many of the restaurants and bars have hopped onboard to offer a solid line-up in a variety of genres all in one weekend!
Join the Mardi Gras Celebration Parade
ELLICOTTVILLE - Pull out the masks and break out the beads, the wildest weekend you’ll ever experience is just around the corner! Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival Weekend in Ellicottville delivers a New Orleans style celebration with a ski town twist. Mark your calendars for March 9-10th and make plans to share in all the zany fun with your friends and family! From themed activities on the slopes to a full schedule of entertainment downtown, Ellicottville comes alive with plenty of colorful costumes and high-energy vibes.
New Art Exhibit at the Ellicottville Library
Several months ago, you read in this paper about a book by local authors Katie Benatovich and Charity Burlingame, Power Poems for Giraffes, illustrated/designed by Carey Ann Welch and Neal Steward. From now through March, you can see more of Carey Ann Welch’s work, along with delightful pieces by her nine year-old daughter, Simone Zella Phillips, inside the Ellicottville Memorial Library entryway. Prepare to be enchanted by their wonderful, whimsical presentations grouped around the walls honoring both Ellicottville and its famous ski culture, and the joy of being imaginative, joyful, hopeful, and maybe even a bit quirky.
Enjoy a Yoga & Wine Retreat
Have you been feeling less than your best lately? Winter weather/rainy day blues starting to damage your calm? Maybe stress and anxiety are weighing you down. How about you take a day and treat yourself to some yoga and wine? You can do it in one place if you claim a spot at the Winery of Ellicottville’s Yoga Retreat, happening Saturday, February 17th from 8:00-11:30am.
Enjoy a Breakfast with the Birds
JAMESTOWN - Morning birding and breakfast is a great way to start the day! You are invited to Breakfast with the Birds Saturday morning, February 17th. Join Audubon staff and volunteers any time between 9:00am and 11:00am as they make a delicious pancake breakfast to go with a morning at the birdfeeders.
Me & My Boo Paranormal Investigation
Since Valentine’s Day happens to fall in the middle of the week, a lot of us will be celebrating over the weekend. Did you forget to make plans? Maybe you’re just tired of the same old V-day tropes like flowers, candy, dinner, etc. Perhaps you and your significant other would like to do something unique together to celebrate. One option is to visit The Wildwood Sanitarium (located at 71 Prospect Avenue in Salamanca, NY) on Saturday, February 17th, where you can join a group for an overnight adventure called, “Me and My Boo Public Investigation.”
The Dangers of Drinking Pop
In my last article I shared how processed and “ultra-processed” foods were a major contributing factor to our nation’s obesity and declining health. This week I wanted to zero in specifically on pop. Pop, like all things, can be enjoyed in moderation. And while it's pretty common...
Couples & Compatibility
February is a real busy month energetically! Topics swirl around romance with Valentine's Day, but this month really accentuates it because the cosmic lovers, Mars and Venus, both join together in the sign of Aquarius. What does this mean? You can suddenly enter, exit, revamp or make amends in a relationship!
TimberHut Building Sober Living Community
A few short years ago when Brooks Anderson founded TimberHut Cabin Company, the world was immersed in a global pandemic and unprecedented numbers of people fled their home offices (or dining room tables) for the great outdoors. From ski resorts to campsites, the need for more sustainable, comfortable spaces was evident, and Anderson knew he could create a product that would not only outlive the pandemic-induced trend but could revolutionize the outdoor industry. TimberHut’s custom luxury cabins, built locally in Great Valley, are being delivered all over the U.S. and beyond to winter resorts, glampgrounds, recovery retreats and individuals who want a beautiful, unique space to retreat from the world. Now, these cabins are a critical tool in aiding the recovery of those afflicted by drug and alcohol addiction in Buffalo’s Lovejoy District.
Summer Music Fest Headliner Announced
ELLICOTTVILLE - The grandest celebration of the summer is bringing an extraordinary performance that generations from the 1970s to the present will undoubtedly recognize. The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, which produces the annual Summer Music Festival, is excited to announce this year’s headliner for the Independence Day weekend bill. One Vision of Queen feat. Marc Martel will take the stage on Saturday evening, July 6, 2024 slopeside at Holiday Valley Resort. Tickets are on sale now!
April’s Total Solar Eclipse is Coming; Let’s Get Prepared
Picture this: It’s Monday, April 8, 2024. You’ve just finished lunch and the sky goes dark. Did you fall into a food induced coma and sleep through the rest of your work shift? No, it’s just the total solar eclipse, the first one visible in the U.S. since August 21, 2017. This year’s phenomenon has been dubbed the Great North American Eclipse. It’s kind of a big deal, right? So we should probably look into when we can see it, how to view it without going blind… you know, just a few details that are probably pretty important for everyone to know.
Cattaraugus County Offers Program for Our Veterans
We’re coming out of another fabulous holiday season. No matter what you celebrate, those few weeks at the end of the year are magical. It’s the perfect time to be with loved ones and celebrate the new year to come. The holiday season doesn’t last forever, and my mom would say that’s both a blessing and a curse. I begrudgingly trudged back to my college campus after a very merry Christmas. But why does this theme of togetherness have to come and go? Why can’t those three weeks of love and support last all year round? Well, in Cattaraugus County, it certainly does, all while supporting those serving our country in the community.
AMSOIL Championship Snowcross is Back
The rush of adrenaline and revving of engines will soon take over the snow-filled tracks within the valley of Salamanca, NY. Strap in for an action-packed weekend filled with high-speed racing at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino’s Annual Snocross event. Returning after a year hiatus due to the warm...
Upcoming HoliMont Events
Exciting news! HoliMont is thrilled to announce an incredible lineup of upcoming public events at our club! At the top of our must-attend list is the 2nd Annual Ski 4 a Cure February 16th, hosted by The Ski Club of Lockport. This extraordinary event not only offers a fantastic day of skiing, but also features a Chinese auction filled with amazing baskets donated by local shops, a 50/50 raffle, a heartwarming costume parade honoring our cancer survivors, an exhilarating scavenger hunt, and so much more! With activities for all ages, this is a perfect event for the whole family. What's even better is that all the proceeds from this event will go to the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Purchase your tickets now by visiting our website at www.holimont.com/events and clicking on "Ski 4 a Cure".
A Conversation with Brantley Gilbert
The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center will be hosting singer/songwriter Brantley Gilbert on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 7:00pm as his “Off The Rails Tour” makes a stop in Salamanca, NY. Gilbert’s musical style ranges from Country, Country Rock, Southern Rock to Hard Rock. Coming onto...
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