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Olean Meditation Center Hosts Earth Day Event
Join the Olean Meditation Center on April 26 for a World Earth Day Celebration featuring guest speaker Marcus Rosten of the WNY Land Conservancy.
Coffee Meets Cupcakes: Katy’s Cafe Partners with Cupcaked
Katy’s Cafe partners with local favorite Cupcaked Bakery to offer fresh cupcakes, cookies, and macarons alongside your morning coffee and breakfast.
Jack Reading Memorial Awarded to Allegany Native
Holiday Valley Race Team honors 16-year-old Cait Conroy with the Jack Reading Memorial Award, celebrating her dedication to ski racing at a special ceremony at Tannenbaum Lodge.
Shining a Light
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on an issue that affects so many, yet too often remains in the shadows. One of the most visible local reminders is right on the front lawn of CCA.
KenDucky Derby
The third annual “KenDucky Derby” is coming to Ellicottville Distillery on May 3rd. Pre-purchased “horse ducks” are poured into the local creek, and of course, the first duck across the finish line is the winner.
Arboretum Plans New Pathway
The Town’s IT consultant informed the Board on the possibilities of a Fiber Optic Grant. The best option for the Town and Village internet needs would be to centralize service and opt for fiber optics.
Ski 4 A Cure Raises Largest Donation to Date
The Ski Club of Lockport presented Roswell Park Alliance Foundation with a $12,500 check on April 10, 2025, at HoliMont.
Easter Guide
Spring is in full bloom and Easter is just around the corner, bringing with it a weekend full of festive fun, family traditions, and sweet treats.
Bringing the Forest Indoors
Nature enthusiasts will rejoice with the notion of bringing the outside in, which is what Springville-based artist Robin Frey, owner and founder of Wonder Moss Art, intends to do.
Celebrate Planet Earth
Earth Day and Arbor Day are BIG news! In observance of these holidays, Allegany State Park, the Pat McGee Trail, and Nannen Arboretum are hosting special events to honor our planet.
HoliMont Recaps a Magical Winter
Our epic 61st season delivered an incredible 121 days of skiing and riding! From 192" of natural snow to magical moments, this season felt like a snow globe fairytale.
Seed-to-Supper Program
The Seed-to-Supper Program gives novice gardeners the skills they need to connect with others in the community, grow in confidence, and successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.
Special Condolences
Susie B. Chase, 79, of Great Valley, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home. She was born on July 9, 1945 in Humphrey, daughter of the late Harry and Hazel (Herlett) Chapman.
Snowmakers Ball
As the snow gives way to green and golf carts emerge from hibernation, one final event of ski season will take center stage. Its purpose: to reflect on and honor all the dedicated individuals who play an integral role in making winter fun for all of us.
Lace Up Your Running Shoes
There’s a lot to be happy about heading into spring in Ellicottville. To kick off the season, EnduranceFactor is bringing their Happy Half Marathon & 5k back to Ellicottville for the 10th time.
LV Lions Club Expands
Ellicottville has been without an active club for several years, and the Little Valley Club has recently stepped in to care for the optical needs (and some auditory needs as well) of our citizens in need.
Lunch Box Swaps
Are you tired of your lunch box options? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host “Lunch Box Swaps” on Thursday, April 10th from 5:30-7:30pm.
Celebrate Spring in Nature
Spring into a new season and join Allegany State Park’s Environmental Educators for a week filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities.
It’s a Western NY Thing
Mark your calendar for Friday, April 11th, when the Post 659 (located at 6500 Maples Road) spring meat raffle will take place!
Perfecting His Craft
Johnny Stanz, who has defied death multiple times in both military service and civilian life, has turned his heartfelt words into a children’s book.