The Power of a Tourney
Holiday Valley is pleased to host two annual tournaments that the community has supported for many years! The Eddie Szpaicher Golf Classic will be held July 14th and the Ellicottville Library Pro Am will take place August 9th.
NOW this… by Spence
Describing the past 15 months as “breezy” might not be the best way to put it. The pandemic’s effects will be felt far beyond this year or even next as we collectively attempt to right the ship and get society back on course.
Kick Back & Relax
Book your summer getaway now! Here’s a list of just some of the accommodations you can choose from when you book your stay in Ellicottville. There’s options to fit every budget and lifestyle.
Summer Shop Local
Step into summer with some of our top product picks for the season! From golf apparel to fashion and accessories to skincare essentials, you’ll be summer ready in no time!
Village Planning Board Notes
On Tuesday, June 8th, the Ellicottville Village Planning Board gathered for their first in-person discussion since the pandemic began. The agenda saw three public hearings and five items of business.
Congratulations Katie Krotz
Katie Krotz, a 10th grader at Ellicottville Central School, was chosen to participate in the Summer 2021 AgDiscovery Program, sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Programs in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University.
CA BOCES CTE Students Complete Service Project at Nannen Arboretum
Students from the Heavy Equipment Technology and Carpentry and Construction Trades programs at the CA BOCES Career and Technical Education Center at Ellicottville recently used their training and skills to benefit the local community.
Hughey Fund for the Arts Supports Memorial Day Art Installation in West Valley/Ashford
Handmade poppies commemorating Fallen Veterans crafted by West Valley Central School art students decorated this year’s town of Ashford Memorial Day celebration.
Ellicottville Central Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Ellicottville Central School has proudly announced Alexander Hunt as Valedictorian and Sammi Lin as Salutatorian for the Senior Class of 2021.
Ellicottville Historical Society Guest Speakers
The Ellicottville Historical Society is happy to announce that they will be hosting three in-person meetings this year. Each meeting will feature a different guest speaker and will take place at the Ellicottville Memorial Library.
Women Owned Businesses
Take a stroll through Ellicottville’s downtown business district, and you’ll discover an astounding 80% of the businesses are owned, co-owned or managed by a woman. Here’s just a few of them…
Capturing the Moment
Variety is the spice of life, as the saying goes, but for photographer Nadine Saviano, variety has also been the key to her success as the owner of her own full-time business and non-profit organization.
Summer in Ellicottville
As things are starting to go back to normal, so is Ellicottville! Summer is almost here and so are all the events and activities that come with it. Here’s a list of just some of the things you won’t want to miss this summer!
Saving Grace Outreach
Ask a random person on the street how the past 15 months have felt, and the overwhelming majority would probably give you one word: difficult.
This is How You Get Unstuck: You Reach
For the month of June, Ellicottville will serve as home to a 10’ bronze statue of Cheryl Strayed. In a lofty mission, artists from around the globe banned together to balance the gender and racial representation of public statues worldwide.
Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Gives Back
Each year, as a part of its mission, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce looks to help the local community. In keeping with tradition, the Chamber Board has approved a donation for 2021 to the Ellicottville Alley Katz.
The Upstate New York Ferrari Club Visits Ellicottville
What a sight to see recently at the corner of Washington and Madison in the village! The Ferrari Club of Upstate New York gathered to take in some of the sites in Ellicottville last weekend.
Town Planning Board Meeting
The Ellicottville Town Planning Board set a public hearing for a multi-unit rental enclave, approved a minor subdivision, and held pre-application talks with developers of a 5 MW solar energy project.
Griffis Sculpture Park to Welcome New Sculptures of Inspirational Women
A life-like 10-ft. tall bronze sculpture of author Cheryl Strayed will be temporarily located in front of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce building before being permanently installed at Griffis Sculpture Park.
Town Board Notes
Officials held a socially-distanced monthly meeting in the Town Center on Parkside Drive Wednesday, May 19th and picked up the threads of two plans that took shape several years ago for abundant and safe community water supplies.