Ellicottville Looks Forward to 2021 Events
The March meeting of the Ellicottville Village Board opened with two pieces of good news. Two checks were received: the first is a refund check from Workers Compensation; The second, from the Cattaraugus County sales tax distribution.
Kristen Hintz Memorial Scholarship
Kristen Hintz was a senior at Ellicottville Central School when her life was tragically cut short by an automobile accident in 2000. Her memory lives on through a scholarship to help send Ellicottville graduates on to college.
Wolfinger Family Fund Supports School District Needs in Ellicottville, Coudersport, Smethport
The Wolfinger Family Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is making possible $2,000 in support for the Ellicottville, Smethport (PA) and Coudersport (PA) school districts.
CTE Center at Ellicottville Students Receive Advanced Training Through College, Local Partners
Students from the CA BOCES CTE Center at Ellicottville Power Equipment Technology program recently received a day of advanced heavy equipment electrical training.
SK8EVL Raffling Holiday Valley Season Pass & Other Prizes
Interested in scoring a combo pass to Holiday Valley for next season? SK8EVL, a local group of skateboarding advocates, is currently selling raffle tickets to raise money for the Ellicottville Skatepark Fund.
Give Trenton a Lift
At the beginning of October 2020, the family of Trenton Pierce of Great Valley organized a donation drive with the goal of raising funds to purchase an all-accessible mobile home, which will accommodate Trenton’s needs — who is diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Save the Date!
The Rotary Club of Ellicottville’s Tuscan Moon – Gourmet Cocktail Party is returning in 2021! The fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, August 28th at 6:00pm at John Harvard’s Cabana Bar & Pool Complex at Holiday Valley.
ECS Senior Tubing Day
Holiday Valley teamed up with the officers and advisors of the class of 2021 to create a day of fun and laughter as the Valley opened their tubing park for the senior class to enjoy for a few hours this past Wednesday, March 10th.
NOW this… by Brenda
Did any of us think last March that a two-week “cautionary” shutdown would carry on for a whole year? Certainly not I. This pandemic has made quite an impact on so many levels for so many people. Thankfully for our mental state, we live in a ski town.
Happy Birthday, Reggie Mawson
For his upcoming 90th birthday (on March 20th), we at EllicottvilleNOW would like to recognize Reggie Mawson, a fellow who helped make and keep Ellicottville a fun and friendly place.
Spring Shop Local
Step into spring with some of our top product picks for the season! From ski and snowboard shop end of season deals to spring fashion, you’ll be ready for the sunshine in no time.
Raise your Paws for E.A.R.S.!
We did it again! We raised $1,000 for Empire Animal Rescue (EARS) through the sale of Willow's 2021 calendars!
Home Gardening
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County continues its virtual Gardening Workshop Series, featuring presentations focused on home gardening and resources from the Cornell Garden Based Learning Library.
Winter Carnival 2021
You are invited to celebrate the ski season with the annual Winter Carnival in the Village of Ellicottville and at Holiday Valley Resort!
Frozen Pipes Dos and Don’ts
With our deceiving daytime temperatures and the season of spring closing in on us, we understand why some people may not see the need to take preventive measures to keep their pipes from freezing.
ERA Team VP Real Estate Announces Their Top Producing Sales Associates in 2020
ERA Team VP Real Estate & Vacation Rentals of Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania announces their Top Producing Sales Associates in 2020.
A ‘Growing’ Operation
Despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of a longer winter, warm weather is certainly on the horizon! For many, that means a new season of fresh greens from local producers or even one’s own garden.
NOW This… by Caitlin
For nearly seven years I have reported diligently on a multitude of local board proceedings. Over the years I noticed that within the community there isn’t a clear understanding of how our municipal boards work.
A Safe Alternative to Mardi Gras
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce hosted a membership meeting Friday, Feb. 19th to discuss Mardi Gras, Fall Fest and Influence Marketing with merchants.
COVIDstock
Thanks to The City Garage ski shop, telemark skiing has become much more prevalent at our resorts over the last decade, offering a unique blend of style and challenge.