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Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day
An annual event to turn the Chadakoin River green is always well attended. The river’s color is changed to recognize St. Patrick’s Day by the city Board of Public Utilities. Many residents and their pets dress up in their Irish finery just for the occasion. Photos by Kristin Johnson, Post Journal.
Get a Taste of the Pot O’ Gold Soup Fundraiser
The weather hasn’t been the most cooperative creature this year. Is it still winter or is it early spring? I don’t even know, I just know that it rotates between hot and cold faster than my mood can handle. So what can we do to make ourselves feel better? Well, my mom always says that nothing warms you up faster than a tasty bowl of soup, so let’s “soup it up” and help out the community at the same time!
Breakaway Adventures: This One’s for the Birds
Birds are an integral part of our lives and culture. We have a national bird in the majestic Bald Eagle, and a state bird in the pretty Bluebird. There have been many well written screenplays about birds and we have a zillion uses for their feathers - from symbolic rituals to decoration and warmth and of course don’t forget 21 were once baked in a pie! Not to mention that feathers are the number one material used in tying fly-fishing flies!
Don’t Forget the Lunar Eclipse
On March 25th, we will have a full moon. It is called the “worm moon” because this is when the ground thaws, earthworms surface, robins return and planting season commences in the northern hemisphere. In individual astrology, the moon represents our emotional needs, where the sun sign indicates...
2024 Rail Rider Jamboree
This winter is visibly winding down but there are still some pretty highly anticipated events to look forward to at Holiday Valley Resort, including the return of “Rail Rider Jamboree”, back for it’s 3rd year. Scheduled for March 23rd, the day promises to be filled with fun...
Welcome to Mardi Gras Weekend
Pull out the masks and break out the beads, the wildest weekend you’ll ever experience in Ellicottville is here! Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival Weekend in Ellicottville delivers a New Orleans style celebration with a ski town twist. We’re looking forward to sharing in all the zany fun with everyone that’s headed to Ellicottville this Saturday and Sunday, March 9th and 10th. You can expect plenty of colorful costumes and high-energy vibes both on and off the slopes!
Ellicottville’s Community Garage Sale
Nestled off the back streets in the Village of Ellicottville sits the charming, but outdated Ellicottville Village Playground. Home to the classic sliver slide, tire teeter totters, and colorful playsets, I’m sure we all have a memory or two to share from our childhood stomping grounds. Now, five mothers have come together as the Ellicottville Playground Group and are inviting the community to join in on a fundraising event. The Ellicottville Playground Community Garage Sale takes place March 9-10th at the Ellicottville Town Center, 28 Parkside Drive from 8:00am-4:00pm both days.
Here’s To Strong Women
Women’s History Month 2024 will take place from Friday, March 1st through Sunday, March 31, 2024. International Women's Day (IWD) is an annual global holiday celebrated on March 8 focusing on the women's rights movement. World-renowned feminist, journalist and activist, Gloria Steinem reportedly once explained, “The story of women's...
It’s the Sweetest Time of Year
Poured over pancakes, stirred into chili, or molded into candy, there’s no wrong way to enjoy maple sugar, and the next two weekends present the perfect opportunity to stock up! Now in its 28th year, the annual New York State Maple Weekend takes place over two weekends on March 16th and 17th and 23rd and 24th. There are several participating maple producers located throughout Cattaraugus County who will be hosting open houses for the public to learn how maple syrup is made, and the best part is that admission is free!
Coffee & Chocolate Festival is Coming Up
Who doesn’t love a good festival? (That was rhetorical. Everyone does.) I mean, it’s the perfect excuse to get out, enjoy yourself and indulge in a little bit of fun. What better way could there be to celebrate a nice spring day? Glad you asked, because Peek’n Peak Resort, located at 1405 Old Road, Clymer, NY, is kicking their festival game up a notch on April 27, 2024.
HoliMont’s Upcoming Events
What’s coming up at HoliMont Resort over the next couple of weeks?. Carpenter's Corner is a cherished tradition of spring skiing at HoliMont. Each March, guests gather at the "Carpenters Corner" hut to bask in the sunny weather and enjoy ideal ski conditions while indulging in a slopeside cookout. The enticing aroma of hot dogs and sausages fills the air, accompanied by lively conversation, music, and plenty of fun for everyone! Join us for this year's Carpenter's Corner event on Saturday, March 9th from 11:30am-2:00pm - open to the public!
Long-Time Village Clerk Ready to Retire
As humans, we often take things for granted. If we have a problem with our tax bill, a broken sidewalk, garbage in the street or wish to see the head honcho in an organization, we generally present ourselves and our dilemma to the village/town clerk. We usually walk out with our problem solved, a clearer pathway towards a solution or the appointment we seek to speak to someone in charge of rectifying the situation that is our concern. Regardless of the nature of the need, it is very often one person at the counter who must have all the answers or possible solutions. Rather than going to Google for information, the people in the village of Ellicottville automatically go to Mary Klahn, our Village Clerk/Treasurer. “Mary will know the answer.” “Mary can solve this.” “Mary will get me in to see the Mayor.” “Talk to Mary, she’ll figure this out.”
A Visit From Law Enforcement
Security is always (or at least it should be) a top concern for most of us. We think about home security, business security, how to keep those pesky kids off our front lawn legally… you get the point. But have you really put some thought into the concept of Homeland Security?
What is the TRX System?
The TRX System, also known as Total Resistance Exercises, refers to a specialized form of suspension training that utilizes equipment developed by former U.S. Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick. TRX is a form of suspension training that uses body weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. It requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer. Founded in 2004, the TRX is a relatively newer piece of equipment which only started to offer certification courses to the public in 2016.
ECS Elementary Students Receive Great Gift
ELLICOTTVILLE - Ellicottville Elementary’s Pre-K program has received a rather exciting addition this winter. Through a donation made by the Bob McCarthy Foundation, the program has been able to purchase full class sets of snow pants that are to be housed in each classroom. This new addition has enabled pre-K classes to continue outdoor learning and play through Ellicottville’s coldest months.
Rotary Club of Ellicottville Makes Donation
ELLICOTTVILLE - Recently, the Rotary Club of Ellicottville presented a check to the Great Valley Food Pantry. Half of the funds were raised by Brenda Smith at Finnerty’s Tap Room in Ellicottville through generous customer donations. Rotary members kicked in a match at one of their latest member meetings, with everyone eagerly pulling out checkbooks and wallets.
We’re Celebrating! Feel Free to Join Us!
It’s been a wacky winter, but the slopes are still (mostly) covered in white and ski season is very much alive! We’ve had an unusual mix of winter and spring conditions bouncing back and forth through the season, and it appears that pattern may continue as we head into March. For those getting ready to hang up the poles, don’t do it yet! NOW is the best time to make the trek to Ellicottville, as many of our ski town’s beloved events are just around the corner, including the Mardi Gras Parade and Holiday Valley’s Winter Carnival… just one week away!
Holiday Valley & HoliMont Partner Up for New Event
Local skier and podcast personality Adam Sauerwein hosted an “Intro to Uphill Touring” clinic last weekend, adding to the stoke of the upcoming UppenOvr. Photos / @mradamx. It’s almost time to flip the script at Holiday Valley’s UppenOvr event on March 16th! It’s always been ski down, but have you ever appreciated the beauty of Ellicottville along the way? Why not try going up and over? This scenic excursion starts at the Yodeler Lodge and will take you up Sugarplum, over to the beautiful Spruce Lake, then down and back up Sunset at HoliMont! Racers will finish their journey back at Yodeler for an after-party HV style, with music, food, and fun. Not only is it a great way to get out, exercise, and be social, but it’s also for a good cause. Participation contributes to HV’s Empire State Ride Team, directly benefiting Roswell Park Cancer Center.
Who Will Be King & Queen? You Decide!
ELLICOTTVILLE - The wildest weekend you’ll ever experience in Ellicottville is just one week away! 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.
What’s Happening at HoliMont
Check out all the exciting things happening at HoliMont!. Men's Day at HoliMont exceeded all expectations, with a staggering turnout of over 600 attendees at this year's event, held February 2nd. With the help of HoliMont members, guests, and local businesses, the event managed to raise an astounding $45,800 for the Phoenix Adaptive Program! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated and donated. It is because of you that HoliMont is able to make a profound difference in the lives of children in the snowsports world. Learn more about HoliMont’s Phoenix Adaptive Program at holimont.com.
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