Ellicottville comes together for a festive buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, with live music, community volunteers, and local donations.

Join Jeffrey Skurka on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Holy Name of Mary Church for a free presentation on the Shroud of Turin, exploring its history, science, and connection to Christ’s resurrection.

Celebrating four decades of snowboarding culture, The Boardroom Snowboard Shop shares insights on this season’s gear, in-store events, and the loyal Ellicottville community that keeps the stoke alive.

Mud, Sweat n’ Gears teams up with 42 North Brewing for a family-friendly celebration of winter sports, live music, a film premiere, and raffle prizes, all to support adaptive skiing in Western New York.

As Jonny Barber Shop approaches its 20th anniversary, owner Jonny Barlow reflects on the journey from cutting friends’ hair to becoming one of Ellicottville’s most beloved small-business fixtures.

The beloved holiday tradition returns for its 20th year on Friday, December 5th at Ellicottville Brewing Company. With live music, Irish fare, auctions, and community spirit, Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas continues to raise vital funds for programs supporting local families.

The Bob McCarthy Foundation has helped make history at Ellicottville Central School by funding full-length studio mirrors for the district’s first-ever dance team. With proper equipment, dedicated coaching, and excited students, the club is already rehearsing hip hop and jazz routines and preparing for future competitions.

Certified personal trainer Kim Duke breaks fitness down into one straightforward formula: Activity + Intake + Rest. With practical tips for strength, nutrition, hydration, stretching, and sleep, this guide offers an achievable year-round approach to staying healthy and injury free.

A coalition of Western New York funders has created the WNY Forward Fund, a multi-year initiative designed to help nonprofits adapt to major federal funding shifts. Organizations across eight counties can now apply for grants of up to $25,000 to explore partnerships, shared services, or mergers that strengthen long-term stability and community impact.

You have probably heard of a stay-cation where you vacation in your own locale, but have you ever heard of a state-cation? As I daydreamed of a “pause” before the onslaught of the holiday madness, a press release about The Lake House on Canandaigua in the Finger Lakes region popped up in my inbox.

HomeCare & Hospice joins the nationwide observance of National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, reflecting on the compassion, dignity, and person-centered care that define hospice services while inviting the community to honor and support this essential work throughout November.

Cattaraugus Gives returns December 2 with 104 participating nonprofits, $29,000 in prize incentives, and $9,000 in matching funds, inviting the community to support local organizations during a 24-hour online giving event hosted by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.