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EVENTS CALENDAR ... MARK IT! GO!
716-699-2345
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TELESTOCK
Friday, March 1
Join with friends from The City Garage of
Ellicottville for a day of telemark demo
equipment, clinics and a cookout on
the Champagne Sundeck.
716-699-2054
SKI DAY FOR UNITED WAY
Thursday, March 7
Show your support for our local
United Way of Cattaraugus County.
$50 registration includes breakfast, lift
ticket to ski all day, lunch, poker run
entry, event t-shirt, prizes and more!
Or just ski for $38 at the door.
716-372-3620
www.uwcattco.org
WINTER CARNIVAL
March 9-10
Take part in one of the zaniest weekends
of the year at Holiday Valley! A variety of
fun contests and activities will entertain
both kids and adults all weekend long from snow pony races and the Dummy
Downhill to costume parades and the
crowning of this year’s Queen. There will
also be plenty of cookouts, face painting
at Tamarack, scavenger hunts, balloon
races, skijoring demonstrations, wine &
cheese parties, a Mercy Flight Raffle, lots
of live music, and the Snow Bar returns
each day from noon to 4:30pm at the base
of Yodeler! For a full schedule of events
or a Ski Queen Pageant entry form,
head to Holiday Valley’s website.
CABIN FEVER II
Tuesday, March 12
Special rates for our friends from north
of the border! Purchase a voucher for
$23.99 Canadian or U.S., then join us for
a day of fun in the snow! Vouchers are
good for March 12, 2013 only. Vouchers
are available starting one week ahead
of the Cabin Fever Days. Canadian
shops include Corbetts in Oakville, Ski
Pro in St. Catharines, Source for Sports
in London, Salomon Outlet in Niagara
Falls, Paramount, Cupulos. U.S. shops
include Jamestown Cycle Shop, Bergers
in Corning, Ski Chalet in Niles, OH,
Phatman on Sheridan in Buffalo or the
Red Door in Williamsville.
GUNS ‘N HOSES
SNOWMAKERS RACE
Saturday, March 16
A unique event that invites snowmaking
teams from other resorts as well as fire
companies to race down Cindy’s Run.
The challenge: ski down with hoses in
hand, hook ‘em up to the hydrants
and cross the finish line first.
Spectators encouraged!
NORTHWIND SUPER G
Sunday, March 17
This is your chance to let ‘em rip!
A radar gun will clock your speed on the
Super G course on Northwind.
Open to all ages.
POND SKIMMING
Saturday, March 23
A crazy celebration of spring skiing and
all the fun that goes with it! Sign up to
skim across an ice water filled pond or
just come watch … it’s a guaranteed good
time! Part two is the Cardboard Box
Race with points for creativity,
style and ingenuity.
TELEFEST
Friday, March 8
Demo telemark skis, boots and bindings
with licensed PSIA instructors. All
experience levels are encouraged to
enjoy this day devoted to the free heel
movement. Cost is $65 per person
(or $30 with a HoliMont pass).
Tele-race, clinics, raffles, prizes and
special rental pricing available.
POND SKIMMING
Saturday, March 30
A spring party for members and their
guests. Costumes mandatory, plenty of
excitement and laughs guaranteed!
LIVE MUSIC AT MADIGAN’S
36 Washington St., Ellicottville
716-699-4455
PARTY SQUAD
Every Thursday night
The tradition continues this ski season.
Party Squad performs every Thursday
through winter, helping you kick off
each weekend a little early.
LEON AND THE FORKLIFTS
Friday, March 8, 8pm
Rock out with this 5-piece band, playing
original and covers – a reinvention of old
style music with inspirations from Johnny
Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Chuck
Berry, and Dave Matthews Band.
MARDI GRAS PARADE
Saturday, March 9
Washington St., Ellicottville
Plan your float or marching group for
the Mardi Gras Parade downtown!
Head to the Ellicottville Chamber of
Commerce website for information on
registering for this year’s parade:
www.ellicottvilleny.com
HATHA YOGA
Ellicottville Memorial Library
Community Room
Maples Rd., Ellicottville
Mondays 6pm-7:15pm
Thursdays & Saturdays 8:30am-9:45am
Instructed by Laura Solly. Six-class pass
available for $50 and good for 3 months
from purchase. Drop-ins welcome for
$10. To sign-up, contact Laura Solly, and
make sure to follow her on Facebook.
Laura Solly Yoga
716-353-0951
[email protected]
DAILY WINE TASTINGS
Winery of Ellicottville
14 Monroe St.
Wine tastings offered everyday! “Our
wines are made right here in Ellicottville!”
716-699-1055
WineryOfEllicottville.com
PSYCHIC FAIR WEEKEND
March 1-3
Historic Dudley Hotel
132 Main St., Salamanca, NY
Are you wondering if you will make it
through tough financial times? Are you
hoping your soul mate will show up soon?
Do you need to know what direction to go
in or what your future holds? Psychic Fair
Weekend in Salamanca features psychics,
spiritual healers, and tarot card readers
(for entertainment purposes only).
585-447-1003
www.salamancachamber.org
SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Salamanca, NY
800-745-3000
www.senecaalleganycasino.com
Tickets for all performances at the casino
are available at Seneca Casino box
offices, Ticketmaster.com, all
Ticketmaster locations or by phone
at the number listed above.
CLINT BLACK
Saturday, March 9, 7pm
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Clint
Black climbed the country charts with his
1989 debut and has continued to be one
of country music’s brightest stars. Catch
smash hits like ‘A Better Man,’ ‘Killin’
Time’ and ‘The Strong One’.
A true entertainer, a talented storyteller
and skilled guitarist, Clint Black is a
must-see! Tickets start at $20.
KANSAS
Sunday, March 24, 5pm
This classic rock iconic band will perform
such hits as ‘Dust in the Wind,’ ‘Carry On
Wayward Son’ and ‘Point of No Return.’
Catch the classic rock superstars at this
once-in-a-lifetime performance!
Tickets start at $20.
SPRINGFEST AND POND SKIM
Saturday, March 16
The Retreat @ Peek’n Peak Resort
Findley Lake, NY
The bravest of the brave will bust out their
“skimming” skills as they attempt to cross
our manmade pond. Competitors will
be judged on skim, costume, splash and
crowd cheer. Get our your best retro attire
or anything else that will draw attention
and win over the crowd! Whether you
choose to skim or spectate, this event is
one you won’t want to miss! Festivities
run all day, pond skimming begins at 1pm
with registration at noon. The pond skim
will be accompanied by on-mountain
music, food, drink specials, giveaways
and a bonfire – come out and savor
the spring snow conditions!
716-355-4141
pknpk.com
MAPLE WEEKENDS
March 16-17 & 23-24
Throughout Cattaraugus County, NY
Presented by the NYS Maple Producers
Association, maple farms across the
county, including Sprague’s Maple Farm
in Portville, will be hosting open houses
for the public to see how maple syrup
and other related products are made.
A family-oriented event that is sure to
delight visitors of all ages.
For a list of participating maple
producers/farms, head to:
www.enchantedmountains.com
EAST/MID-WEST SHOOTOUT
SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACES
March 23-24
Peek’n Peak Resort
Findley Lake, NY
The SHCRA and Peek’n Peak will put
on snowmobile drags at the Sugar Shack.
Race one or both days! Racers can
use their trail sleds or Wild Pro sleds.
Spectators are welcome. Registration
from 9am-11am, racing starts at noon.
716-355-4141
pknpk.com
OLEAN AREA
HOME & GARDEN SHOW
April 12-14
William O. Smith Recreation Center
Olean, NY
More than 80 of the area’s leading
businesses are expected to exhibit their
wares and services. Displays will include
landscaping, patios, window replacement,
siding, heating & air conditioning, pools,
spas, furniture, computer technology
and more. Also, representatives from
local banks, home builders and insurance
companies will be on-hand to meet showgoers. Where else can you find experts,
fresh features and the latest trends? Great
prize giveaways all weekend long!
716-372-4433
www.oleanny.com
GREAT VALLEY REGATTA
Saturday, May 4
Great Valley Volunteer Fireman’s
Clubhouse, Great Valley, NY
Sponsored yearly by the G.V. Volunteer
Fire Co., this 10-mile regatta is fun for
spectators and participants. Prizes for
best costume, group and fire department.
Dinner, music and refreshments top
off the day! Register online at:
greatvalleyfireco.com
ROUTES TO ART
OPEN STUDIO TOUR
May 18-19
Throughout Cattaraugus County, NY
Artists will open their doors across the
Cattaraugus region and Seneca Nation
of Indians for the public to discover.
Traveling from studio to studio, you’ll get
an unprecedented look at artists painting,
creating and imagining. Request your
Routes to Art brochure today!
716-372-7455
www.myartscouncil.net