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Breakaway Adventures: Muskies Exposed
Did you know? Western New York is Musky capital of, not only this state, but all of the USA!. Locally we have great musky fishing in Chautauqua Lake, the Niagara River, the Allegheny River, the Finger Lakes and numerous smaller lakes. WNY residents have the added benefit to being within an easy drive to Ontario’s Georgian Bay, where the Canadian Record Musky was caught by Kevin O’Brien, a whopping 65-pounder, and the 1000 Islands of the St. Lawrence River that produce a behemoth 69lb brute!
TetraSki Coming to Ellicottville
Ellicottville is home to HoliMont, the largest private ski resort in the United States. With 8 lifts and 55 trails, HoliMont has a capacity of 13,000 skiers per hour. With an average of 180” of snowfall annually, generations have been enjoying the amenities at HoliMont for over 60 years. HoliMont offers ski classes for all levels, ages and abilities taught by Olympic athletes at their world-class ski school. Skiers advance at their pace under the watchful supervision and encouragement of their team of highly skilled instructors. Additionally, HoliMont offers skiing opportunities for individuals with all levels of disabilities through the Phoenix Adaptive program.
Winter Blues Weekend is Almost Here
ELLICOTTVILLE - Nothing complements a great day on the ski slopes than an evening of live music, and that’s just what Ellicottville’s Winter Blues Weekend is guaranteed to deliver. With over 20 bands scheduled in all the downtown hot spots, visitors can expect a full line-up of high-energy, soulful performances come the weekend of January 19th, 20th and 21st.
New Art Exhibit at the Ellicottville Library
ELLICOTTVILLE - Painted Winter features glittering-snow-inspired-art by mother/daughter duo Carey Ann Welch and Simone Zella Phillips. The original paintings and prints are a delightful visual feast for all winter-loving creatures. The show is currently on exhibit through the winter season (January-March) at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Simone Zella Phillips is...
FREE National Bird Feeding Month Classes
ELLICOTTVILLE - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County’s Master Gardener Program is excited to announce free upcoming classes in recognition of National Bird month!. Gardening For Birds: This class will be held on Monday, February 5th from 3:00-4:00pm at the Cornell Cooperative Extension building, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, NY...
What’s Happening at HoliMont?
Despite the unfortunate weather conditions, the opening week at HoliMont proved to be a phenomenal success! On December 23rd, bright and early at 8:00am, our enthusiastic members eagerly lined up at the Exhibition lift, ready to hit the slopes! Dave Turliuk, Julia Turliuk, Sarah Kelly, and Charlotte Brandscome were the individuals who had the honor of being our first chair occupants for the 2023-24 season! Our beloved members returned to the club they hold dear, reuniting to celebrate the joy of the holiday season. The chalet and slopes were once again filled with the familiar hustle and bustle that we have all longed for. On December 27th-31st, our Christmas Camp kicked off where kids took part in a variety of ski and snowboard programs for all ages and skill levels. This year, over 200 kids signed up for Christmas Camp. A huge round of applause to our Ski School staff for making that happen!
Community Suggestions Wanted
OLEAN – The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to the community for ideas for its 2024 Santa Claus Lane ornament. Through the ornament sales, holiday lights are funded and can be lit in Olean from November to early January. The ornament will be the THIRTIETH in a series created by artist Kathleen McDonald.
Bills Themed Bench Raffle
OLEAN - Starting at the beginning of December, the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce has been a retail host to many items handmade by Sheryl Anderson of Olean. Items include pillows, stuffed animals, catnip kickers, gnomes, scented neck soothers, and various Buffalo Bills items. They have been a great addition to the storefront this holiday season. All profits are being donated back to the SPCA of Cattaraugus County.
Road Trip to the Zippo/Case Museum
BRADFORD - What can you do this winter if you aren’t all that interested in spending time outside? You could take a road trip and visit the Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store, located at 1932 Zippo Drive in Bradford, PA. Step inside the Zippo/Case Museum and experience the story of two iconic American products made right here. It is the most visited museum in northern Pennsylvania. See interactive displays, videos and learn about Zippo’s long-time association with Hollywood and rock music.
Getting to the Core of Core Muscles
In a world that idealizes 6-pack abs as being the ideology of strength, nothing can be further away from the real truth. Even though the Rectus Abdominus (aka the abs or RA) has important functions in terms of spinal flexion and stabilizing the pelvis, the RA has minimal function in providing true core stability when performing functional movements and overall stability at the level of the spine. As a result, you may do as many sit-ups and crunches as you want with little to no change in true core strength.
Upcoming Christmas Tree Bonfire
The holidays are behind us, it’s 2024 and now it’s time to clean up the leftover debris from the festivities… starting with that Christmas tree you haven’t taken down yet! (Don’t act all shy about it; I admit mine is still up too.) You could toss it out into your backyard and let it slowly decay over the next few months, or you could do something fun with the remains. Here’s an option: bring it to 5462 Robbins Road in Ellicottville on Saturday, January 20th for the return of Ellicottville Distillery’s Annual Christmas Tree Bonfire.
Hey Ladies, It’s Your Turn
Grab your gals and your gear, we’re kicking off 2024 like a pro! This January, Holiday Valley welcomes back Lisa Ballard and her ever popular event, Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic. The clinic is a unique experience to hone in on your skiing skills, and for some, rediscover your love for the sport.
Breath & Ice Event
For many, finding ways to feel comfortable, especially amid extreme temperature changes, is a natural inclination. Whether it’s going from a toasty house to an already-warmed-up car with heated seats or an air-conditioned restaurant to an air-conditioned store, the human body tends to seek comfort above all else, noted Steve Beattie, certified Wim Hof Method instructor and founder of Breathing in Nature. However, the body is equipped to handle changes in our environment far better than most people think. He invites all to experience this for themselves at the Breath and Ice Challenge at HoliMont Ski Club on Friday, January 12th.
Get Out & Experience Winter
Experience winter in all its glory by snowmobiling, tubing, making your own cross country ski trails on state land, ice skating, ice fishing, and so much more! Whatever it is you do for relaxation, you can do it here in our serene, peaceful locations. Enjoy your leisure time by spending an extended amount of time here; we have a wide assortment of fine accommodations that will meet every need. While we wait for Mother Nature to bless us with some snow, here is a list of winter opportunities to experience in the Enchanted Mountains…
Spaghetti Dinner Drive-Up
JAMESTOWN - Audubon Community Nature Center’s Spaghetti Dinner Drive-up is a popular annual event that is expected to sell out again this year. All meals for the Saturday, January 20th event are to-go only. Each includes a generous helping of spaghetti with red sauce and meatballs, side salad, sliced bread, and a cookie. Vegetarian dinners are also available that include veggie-balls. To enjoy a home-cooked spaghetti dinner while supporting nature education, pre-order your meal and choose the most convenient pick-up time for your schedule. Drive-up times are every 15 minutes between 4:00 and 6:00pm, and meals are delivered right to your vehicle.
Small Works Show Ending Soon
OLEAN - The Tri-County Arts Council announces that the “A Little Something Small,” the third annual juried small works show, which is taking place now in the Peg Bothner Gallery, located at 110 West State Street in Olean, will end soon. From now until January 13th, the public...
Breakaway Adventures: The Art of Snowshoeing
The old bent wooden frames, the lacquered rawhide webbing and the leather harnesses aptly described my grandfather’s and I’m pretty sure your grandfather’s and your friend’s grandfather’s brand of snowshoe - the grandfather snowshoe!. Mine were as long as I was tall and my feet...
Happy New Year, Friends and Stargazers!
We had two big deals happened to launch the new year with a bang. First, the trickster planet Mercury, rules over communications. It had been retrograde for 3 weeks and is now direct. So go ahead and treat yourself to that new phone you've been eyeballing, or choose your new car. Mercury rules over these things. Move forward with job offers, accepting positions, appointing positions, signing contracts, and moving forward with schedules and planning. Mercury is intellectual and rules thinking, planning, and making lists; so full speed ahead!
Learn to Love Winter
Whether it’s the fun family “New Year’s Eve Celebration” event that ends with colorful fireworks filling the sky, the “College Daze” special skiing/snowboarding package deal for college students, or the “Your Turn Women’s Clinic” to improve your skiing skills, there’s something for everyone at Holiday Valley as we head into 2024. After all, January is officially known as “Learn a Snowsport Month”. Perhaps it is on your New Year’s Resolution list to learn to ski or snowboard! Well, now’s the perfect time!
Cheers to the New Year
Christmas 2023 is in the books and another new year is almost upon us. I think we all deserve a pat on the back for making it through yet another long (and for some very exhausting) year. We’ve had good times; we’ve had tough times. Let us reflect, then move forward with celebration. There’s no party in the 14731 quite like a New Year’s Eve party. Here are a few options to get you up and moving to the beat of a new drum. Welcome 2024!
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