Demo Day is a great way to “try before you buy”, offering FREE ski and snowboard demos from each of Ellicottville’s specialty ski and snowboard shops.

COVID-19 has put a damper on many activities this year. Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), in cooperation with the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, wanted to bring some holiday spirit to the village.

The officials from area towns, villages and cities came together in April to have a moment of thanks to the essential workers from the area with clapping and bell ringing all month long.

For eleventh grader Elsa Woodarek, community service projects have been an integral part of her educational experience at Ellicottville Central School since seventh grade.

If you have been paying any attention to the local race scene, Tricia Mangan has become a household name. A HoliMont native who made her debut on the Olympic stage back in the 2018 games, Tricia has had some setbacks over the last few years but nothing could stop her dedication to this tedious and rewarding sport. 

After COVID-19 forced an early season ender last March, ski resorts across the country have been chomping at the bit to get those lifts spinning again. 

Get a rundown on all Holiday & Winter themed activities to help plan your trip to Ellicottville … NOW is a great time to visit!

It’s a great time of year to see our streets in the Village. The holiday lights are up, the Ski Tree is glowing, snow guns have finally started to fire and skiing is back in our resort town. 

Located next door to the EBC Taqueria, She Shed He Shed opened its doors this past October and has become a one-stop-shop for novelty gifts and items.

HoliMont will be welcoming members and guests back to the slopes this Saturday, December 19th to kick off the 2020-21 season.

he holiday season is a time of year where we all experience engagements, emotions, festivities, and events with our own shades of experience(s) influencing us.

Throughout my many years in the fitness industry, I have seen many trends come and go in the fitness community. Some, like pole dancing, have a shelf life of a loaf of white bread; it seems like it will last a while, and then one day it is covered in mold and is thrown away.  

During the holidays, when life is simultaneously fast and slow, “thinking time” is in great excess. It can be a little much, so I’ve looked for ways to turn it off, quiet my mind, and think of absolutely nothing.

The Grinch drink from Woodside Tavern on the Green that is!  The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce held a friendly competition between its well known local cafes, bars, and restaurants in the inaugural ‘Holidays in a Glass’ contest.

The Ellicottville Village Board held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 15th and opened with Good News.  

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce has created an art gallery in its conference room showcasing framed pictures of the Olean area taken by local photographer Pat Schwabenbauer. 

The Rotary will continue the tradition of Irish Christmas by auctioning McCarthy and McCarthy-like unique pieces paired with fabulous baked goods from local donors, combining the best of silent/live and on-line auctions.

We need to take a moment to address our privilege—our privilege as a town relatively immune to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 virus; our privilege as a school district with considerable resources; our privilege as a people with freedoms both financial and political. 

Christmas is too bright, said no one ever! The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce encourages all to check out the contestants of the Holiday Lighting Contest for area homes. 

Although the raffle promoted it having six winners, GOACC’s Shop Local Raffle Winners also included those Chamber members where the winners will redeem their winnings at!