Happy Half Marathon, 5k & Beer Mile
Event this Saturday, May 9 Begins at Holiday Valley

Photos from last year’s event, back cover. For more information visit: www.happyhalfrun.com

Ohi:yo’ Art Market, May 16
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Culture and Creativity

By Jessica Miller     A celebration of culture, creativity, and community will return to the region this spring as the 2nd Annual Ohi:yo’ Art Market takes place on May 16 […]

Local Treasures: Fredonia Opera House
Rich History of Public Entertainment Venue

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Fredonia Opera House presents so more than just Madama Butterfly. This destination is a visit must go on your Bucket List… An easy drive from Ellicottville, […]

Thursday Night Live, June 18 – July 23
Refreshed Ellicottville Gazebo Series Set to Begin

By Carol Fisher-Linn      When is the beloved Evl Gazebo Series not the Gazebo Series? When it is now called Thursday Night Live. Live Concerts in Ellicottville Thursdays, June 18-July […]

Findley Lake Wine Walk
Afternoon of Wine Tasting & Shopping

By Darlene Brace        Findley Lake Wine Walk and Shopping event on Saturday, May 9th, from 1-5pm is just in time for your Mother’s Day Weekend plans. You can stroll […]

Sweeterson Farms Now Open
New Kitchen Boutique in Clymer, NY

By Kate Bartlett     Located in Clymer, NY, Sweeterson Farms is a curated kitchen boutique specializing in unique kitchen gadgets, bakeware, cookware, home entertaining items, and thoughtful gifts for the […]

CASA Pinwheels for Prevention
Shults Auto Group Continues Support for Chautauqua County

Chautauqua County   During National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, CASA of Chautauqua County is once again calling on the community to help raise awareness and take a stand […]

WRFA’S Best of the Month
Highlights from April’s Features on 107.9FM

By Anthony Merchant GM, 107.9 WFRA  Hello readers of The Villager! My name is Anthony Merchant and you may know me as the general manager of community radio station 107.9 […]

National Small Business Week
CHQ. Co. Celebrates with Grand Opening: Sweeterson Farms

The CHQ Chamber invites you to join their annual celebration to kick off National Small Business Week in Chautauqua County. The National Small Business Week Proclamation will be followed by […]

Revolution Rail Co. in Cattaraugus
Launch Party with RocketCup Coffee, May 9

By Kate Bartlett      Revolution Rail Co. launches in Cattaraugus County with a Launch Party on Saturday, May 9, at RocketCup Coffee. This unique outdoor attraction is expected to draw […]

Ellicottville Brewing Co. in Bemus Point
Open for the Season and Celebrating 10 Years

By Kate Bartlett    On Friday, April 24, Bemus Point’s Ellicottville Brewing Company opened its doors for the 10th season. The well-known brewpub and restaurant is a seasonal destination, known […]

Local Treasures: Zippo/Case/Cutco
Rich History of Famous Brands, Locally Produced

Weekly Column By, Carol Fisher-Linn     Exploring Our Cities’ and Counties’ Industry and Celebrity. This week: The Zippo/Case/Cutco Connection.     We don’t have to be “Big City” to have our […]

Celebrating Celtic Music,
May 9 Pipes and Ale Fundraiser – Harbor Hotel, Celoron NY

By Darlene Brace    The third annual Pipes and Ale Fundraiser will be held at the Chautauqua Suites Hotel and Expo Center. This Celtic-themed event is scheduled for May 9th, […]

Bigfoot Park Golf in E’Ville
Course Readies for Season

By Charles Neid    Chad Neal, the proprietor of Bigfoot Park Golf at The Ellicottville Distillery (5462 Robbins Road, by Holiday Valley Tubing Park) is chomping at the bit to […]