VOLUME 6 ISSUE 40
OCTOBER 5 - 11, 2017 • SECTION A www.EllicottvilleTimes.com facebook/theEllicottvilleTimes
Welcome to Fall Festival
LIVE Music
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By Alicia Dziak
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Weekend Chairlift Rides Spruce Lake, Holiday Valley October 7-8 Fall Fest Ellicottville October 7 Fall Festival 5K October 8 Fall Festival Mountain Bike Race October 28 EVL Half 5K and Half Marathon Novermber 4 Christkindlmarket St.Paul’s Ellicottville Novermber 4-5 East Otto Country Associates Open House Novermber 10-11 Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival November 19-20 CCAC Winter Arts Festival, Holiday Valley
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If you’re one of the thousands who celebrate Columbus Day weekend with a visit to Ellicottville for the annual Fall Festival, your wait is over. This weekend, Oct. 7-8, EVL’s biggest and oldest festival of the year is back, complete with music, races, rides, food, arts and crafts and endless fall fun. Started in 1975 as a way to bring people into the budding ski town of Ellicottville as the winter merchandise arrived in stores, Fall Festival has evolved into one that brings in countless people for many different reasons, and this year’s festival promises to carry on the tradition of nonstop entertainment. Head to Washington Square and let the kids get their thrills on the carnival rides from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Grab a bite at the Jefferson Street food court, or stop in one of the local restaurants who will be serving up their signature dishes. Get a jump on holiday shopping at the arts and crafts fair lining the Village streets. Find everything from unique gifts to food items and more at dozens of vendors offering their wares. It won’t be long before the snow flies and Fall Fest the perfect time to gear up for the upcoming ski season. The annual tent sale takes place at Washington and Jefferson Streets, and three of EVL’s finest ski and gear shops— City Garage, Dekdebruns and Mud Sweat N Gears— will be selling everything you need at discounted prices. Holiday Valley’s Mountain Shop Tent Sale will also be going on both days.
November 24-26 Christmas in Ellicottville December 1 Irish Christmas December 2 CCAC 5x7 Arts for Everyone, Allegany December 2 Christmas Stroll & Living Nativity December 31 Holiday Valley Torchlight Parade
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$3.3 Million in Upgrades at Holiday Valley
This year, Holiday Valley celebrates its 60th year in Ellicottville. While the actual anniversary celebration won’t happen until early 2018, there is plenty to look forward to as the resort anticipates opening late next month. Holiday Valley recently announced that it is adding to its automated snowmaking system, purchasing two groomers, expanding the beginner’s area and conducting a host of other projects. Guests of Holiday Valley will reap the benefits of more efficient and increased snowmaking, allowing for added time and enjoyment on the slopes this season. This year’s $3.3 million brings the total investment for this independent resort to more than $126 million in the past 24 years.
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By Alicia Dziak
EVL Half and 5K Return Oct. 28
Ready to race, pace and run your way to fun this October? On Saturday, Oct. 28, the EVL Half and 5K makes its way to Ellicottville for the fourth year, and promises to be filled with spook, laughs and memories! “We know that a Half Marathon is not an easy task and we work very hard on try to make it as organized as possible so that we can provide a safe, and fun experience for our athletes,” said Gwen Bush of Endurance Factor LLC, who organizes the race. “We try to give them creative and cool medals and tee shirts. We hope that our after party is fun and a good celebration for a the accomplishment of running a race!”
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HoliMont Readies for Season
By Greg Culver
HoliMont staff has been this off season with numerous repairs, updates and maintenance. Much of the work would go unnoticed, but is crucial to keep everything running safely and smoothly. Chair lifts have been inspected and serviced. The Sunset Lift chairs got stripped, repaired and a new
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Mary Heyl
All participants receive custom-designed medals, as well as men’s and women’s shirts. Veteran runners and those in the know expect only the coolest designs for both the medals and the shirts. “It is a process that starts in
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During the month of October, the colors black and orange seem to be everywhere, from porch decorations to storefronts. But drive down any given street at night, and you’ll see several houses with pink porch lightbulbs, signaling that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! It’s easy to get involved in the cure by taking part in different local fundraisers coming up in October.
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