HoliMont Member Spotlight
Skiing’s Unexpected Lesson About World War II

By Dan Balkin        There is a side door on HoliMont’s chalet near our flagship Exhibition high speed chairlift.  As one walks into the small entrance foyer, there are […]

Springville Gift Card
Calendar Trading Post Food Pantry Fundraiser On Sale Now

By Barbara Arnstein    It’s time once again for the exciting gift card calendar fundraiser for the food pantry at Springville’s Trading Post. Now (the rest of February) is the […]

E’Ville Music Fest. Spotlight,
July 5: Max Muscato Ellicottville Summer Music Festival, July 3-5

By Kate Bartlett       Max Muscato is an American singer, songwriter, writer, director, film composer and philanthropist. In the music world, Max is known for blending rock, blues and […]

Celebrating President’s Day
Little Known Facts about Our Interesting Forefathers

Carol Fisher-Linn    Celebrating the first POTUS for whom the holiday was created….     Every year, in February, we take a day off to honor our presidents. “President’s Day” as […]

Snowmobiling Around the Region
CHQ. & CATT. County Trails: 800+ Mi. of Trails

By Darlene Brace       Snowmobiling in New York State is a popular and exhilarating winter activity that blends the thrill of speed with the stunning beauty of nature. Imagine […]

Miller and the Other Sinners
EVL Winter Music Jam Spotlight, Friday, Feb. 13

By Dean Wells    David Michael Miller’s journey into Southern Soul music was inevitable.    The Buffalo, NY singer & guitarist grew up in a church environment.  His grandfather was […]

Ice Harvest on Chautauqua Lake
Regional Industry & Booming Business in Late 1880’s

By Bill Burk    Do a quick thought experiment before reading on.  Make ice without electricity.  Of all the day-to-day comforts we take for granted, the human ability to create […]

Pea Pod & Juniper
Lakewood Florist and Gift Shop

By Kate Bartlett       Located in the heart of Lakewood, Pea Pod & Juniper is a premier, owner-operated florist and unique gift shop. Owner Kim Carlson specializes in custom […]

Salamanca Mall Antiques
Largest Antique Mall in NY State

By Carol Fisher-Linn      Antiquing at NYS’s largest antique mall…. A great place for casual wanderings, and treasure hunting:    With upcoming Presidents Day providing a playday for many, […]

Remembering Margaret “Sis” Signore
Celebration of Life, Ellicottville Library, Sun. Feb. 7, 5-6pm

By Carol Fisher-Linn      Margaret “Sis” Signore was proud to be called “teacher,” “helper,” “mom,” “friend,” and probably that which served as her foundation throughout life, “Catholic.”  Certainly no […]

HoliMont Hosts Master’s Ski Race
This Past Weekend Welcomed Participants from Far & Wide

By Dan Balkin       Why should kids have all the fun?  Junior ski racing programs across NYS accommodate kids from 8 – 18 years of age.  The average age […]

Ellicottville Summer Music Festival
Most Explosive July 4th Weekend Yet Announced

ELLICOTTVILLE, NY: This July 3–5, Ellicottville isn’t just hosting a music festival — it’s throwing a full throttle celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, packed with massive […]

Penguin Paddle FUNdraiser, Feb. 21
Holiday Valley Annual Event for Adaptive Ski Program

  Ellicottvile NY The Penguin Paddle is one of the most anticipated events of the ski season and the major source of funding for the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program or […]