By Carol Fisher-Linn     Easter is when this year???? The why of this “moveable feast”…..   The Christian church has some crazy customs that we shake our heads and wonder about, but the “moveable feast” is one that gets calendar watchers a little crazy. And rightly so. After all,...

By Kate Bartlett        Sprague’s Maple Farms in Portville, NY, is one of many maple farms celebrating NYS Maple Weekends March 22-23 and 29-30. Founded over 40 years ago, Sprague’s has grown into one of the world’s finest purveyors of pure and natural maple syrup products from the picguresque...

By Carol Fisher-Linn Early Head’s Up…..Easter may seem far away but considering the time it takes to get ready it is around the corner. (Easter is late this year - April 20 (see detailed explanation, page 8).) Hoping you heed that warning, here are some hints about taking your annual...

By Barbara Arnstein      The art of Carson Waterman, a distinguished painter, designer, draftsman and sculptor, reflects Haudenosaunee history and culture, and combines realism with abstract symbols. (The Haudenosaunee are also known as the Iroquois, or Six Nations). An exhibit of his work, at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in...

By Ned Chala    An iconic landmark in Ellicotttville is closing its doors after decades of successful business. The old train station that was taken to its present spot on the railroad tracks almost fifty years ago from its original address on Mill Street in the village is no longer...

By Kate Bartlett    Buffalo native Anthony Cassetta made a large impact in the Ellicottville community with his generous $30,000 donation to the Ellicottville Central School music department in 2020. Although he calls Buffalo home, Tony has been a part of the Ellicottville community for over 50 years as a...

By Darlene Brace    How you can support those who support the animals we love…    The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) is celebrating its 120th anniversary, having been established on January 9, 1905. As an independent nonprofit, CCHS aims to prevent cruelty to animals and empower the community to...

By Barbara Arnstein   The new exhibit at Springville's Art's Cafe features impressive images of nature taken by David Lawrence Reade, photographer and author, which are some of the most popular of those he sells at art festivals. All of his artwork at the Cafe is available for sale, and...

By Dan Balkin   10th Mountain Reunion in 1972. Art Hilger is to the far right.   It was 1942, in the midst of WWII, and young Art Hilger’s toes must have been tingling from the cold.  He and his 10th Mountain Division comrades-in-arms had already served against the Japanese...

By Jane Eshbaugh       Holiday Valley hosted the second annual Uppenovr event on Saturday, March 15. The Uppenovr is a fun rivalry involving Holiday Valley and HoliMont skiers. Even though the resort closed at 2pm for lightning, it reopened just in time for the start of the Uppenovr at...

Ellicottville NY: Get ready for a splash of fun at Holiday Valley's annual Pond Skimming at the base of Yodeler this Saturday, March 22 from 1-3pm. This family-friendly extravaganza marks the grand finale of our winter season, promising laughter and excitement for all ages.     Participant Registration: Aspiring skimmers can...

For non-skiers or indoor folk, Lucky Day Homestead is holding some springclasses. March 27 and 29th: learn to make cheese, butter and buttermilk biscuitsor enjoy a forage hike. They are also offering upcoming Felt hat burningand decorating classes, April 19th at 1pm and May 23rd at 1pm. Call ahead,716-353-0193. Lucky...

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Catching the last of winter at Letchworth State Park is a great time to sightsee and hike in your own private oasis…    Turn on the TV, fire up social media and you will find that the news is littered with chaos and unrest, putting many...

byDarlene Brace    The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown invites you to an incredible, unique, and energetic concert performance by the Young Dubliners this Saturday, March 22nd, starting at 7:30pm. The Young Dubliners are a vibrant Celtic rock band known for their fusion of traditional Celtic music...

By Miles Hilton     This winter, Jamestown residents have had access to something new: once-a-month winter farmers markets, organized by the Jamestown Farmers Market, of the sort residents are used to seeing on 3rd street every Saturday in the spring, summer, and fall. Hosted in the undercroft of Saint Luke’s...