The Villager

12/06/2025

Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas 2025!
Ellicottville Celebrated Community at Annual Benefit December, 5 at Ellicottville Brewing Company

11/29/2025

Bob McCarthy’s Irish X-Mas
E’Ville Tradition Next Friday @ EBC
By Kate Bartlett
Friday, December 5th marks the 20th annual Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas, the 9th year since his passing. The event will take place at Ellicottville Brewing Company (Monroe Street) starting at 6pm. This charitable event has become an Ellicottville holiday tradition and kicks off the spirit of giving with good food and good company. Admission is free and open to the general public.

By Kate Bartlett Friday, December 5th marks the 20th annual Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas, the 9th year since his passing. The event will take place at Ellicottville Brewing Company (Monroe Street) starting at 6pm. This charitable event has become an Ellicottville holiday tradition and kicks off

11/29/2025

Famous Influences on WNY
People Who have Impacted Our Region

By Carol Fisher-Linn
There is no better time of year to give thanks for individuals who may not have been born in our region yet gave so much to us and left profound legacies. This week we will spotlight two of these individuals.
Ellicottvillians and Buffalonians alike owe much to a Quaker man, Joseph Ellicott, a surveyor, born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 11.1.1760. His older brother, Andrew, was also a surveyor and his younger brother was a U. S. congressman.

By Carol Fisher-Linn There is no better time of year to give thanks for individuals who may not have been born in our region yet gave so much to us and left profound legacies. This week we will spotlight two of these individuals. Ellicottvillians and Buffalonians alike owe much to a Quaker ma

11/29/2025

Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
24-Hour Giving Day, Ripples throughout Years

By Jessica Miller
Cattaraugus County Nonprofits Turn One Day of Giving into Years of Impact.
On Tuesday, December 2, the Cattaraugus County region will once again turn its attention to generosity as Cattaraugus Gives returns for a 24-hour online fundraising push. Organized through the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s giving platform, the event will see organizations of all sizes in friendly competition for donations, prizes, and the chance to tell their stories to the wider community.

By Jessica Miller Cattaraugus County Nonprofits Turn One Day of Giving into Years of Impact. On Tuesday, December 2, the Cattaraugus County region will once again turn its attention to generosity as Cattaraugus Gives returns for a 24-hour online fundraising push. Organized through the Cattaraugus

11/29/2025

Catt. Co. Industrial Development
CCIDA Year in Review: Major 2025 Projects

By Kate Bartlett
2025 was another incredibly successful and exciting year of projects for the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency. With over 15 projects bringing projected an impressive amount of money to the area, the CCIDA remains invested in the county’s economic growth.

By Kate Bartlett 2025 was another incredibly successful and exciting year of projects for the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency. With over 15 projects bringing projected an impressive amount of money to the area, the CCIDA remains invested in the county’s economic growth. Th

11/29/2025

Springville in the Holiday Spirit
Petit Noel Show & Sale, November 26, 2025 – January 3, 2026

Thanksgiving Around the World
Global Perspective on Harvest and Gratitude

Carol Fisher Linn It seems that many Americans think we are the only people to celebrate Thanksgiving because we all grew up on the American Thanksgiving story of the pilgrims and Indians. But indeed not. Thanksgiving is a national holiday, not just in the United States but in Canada, Saint Luc

11/29/2025

Christmas Festivities Abound!
Chautauqua & Cattaraugus Events Begin this Weekend

By Darlene Brace
The holiday season is officially underway in our area, bringing a sleigh full of festivities and cheer for the whole family. Towns across Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties are transforming into winter wonderlands, offering a variety of classic Christmas activities, from dazzling parades and cozy carriage rides, to special visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Get ready to bundle up, soak in the spirit of the season, and make unforgettable hometown holiday memories at these wonderful local celebrations.

By Darlene Brace The holiday season is officially underway in our area, bringing a sleigh full of festivities and cheer for the whole family. Towns across Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties are transforming into winter wonderlands, offering a variety of classic Christmas activities, from dazzlin

11/29/2025

Thanksgiving Around the World
Global Perspective on Harvest and Gratitude

Carol Fisher Linn
It seems that many Americans think we are the only people to celebrate Thanksgiving because we all grew up on the American Thanksgiving story of the pilgrims and Indians. But indeed not. Thanksgiving is a national holiday, not just in the United States but in Canada, Saint Lucia, Liberia and it is unofficial in many other countries.

Carol Fisher Linn It seems that many Americans think we are the only people to celebrate Thanksgiving because we all grew up on the American Thanksgiving story of the pilgrims and Indians. But indeed not. Thanksgiving is a national holiday, not just in the United States but in Canada, Saint Luc

11/29/2025

Springville in the Holiday Spirit
Petit Noel Show & Sale, November 26, 2025 – January 3, 2026

By Barbara Arnstein
Every year, during the holiday season, markets offering all kinds of traditional items perfect for gift-giving reappear in Springville, NY. Besides beautiful arts and crafts items, they also offer live music, including Christmas caroling, delicious treats, chances to win prizes, and best of all, memory-making family fun!
Shopping convenience, heart-warming experiences, and small-town holiday spirit all in one very enjoyable excursion! Who could ask for more? Beginning November 26th, 2025, and continuing through January 3rd, 2026, at 5 East Main Street in Springville, the Petit Noel Art Show and Sale will be offering for sale items such as: holiday decorations, ornaments, unique jewelry creations, mugs, homemade soaps and candles, paintings, photos, greeting cards, drawings, and fiber pieces. Delicious foods will be available for sale all around town.

Photo/Article By Barbara Arnstein Every year, during the holiday season, markets offering all kinds of traditional items perfect for gift-giving reappear in Springville, NY. Besides beautiful arts and crafts items, they also offer live music, including Christmas caroling, delicious treats, chance

11/22/2025

Welch Building Redevelopment
CHQ. Co. IDA Helps Create 46 New Housing Units in Westfield

WESTFIELD, N.Y.
A major redevelopment project involving the C.E. Welch Building in the Village of Westfield is ready to move forward. During its meeting on Nov. 18, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved amendments to the project description originally authorized for the project 2021. The action paves the way for the developer, 2 Portage, LLC, to begin work on the creation of 46 new housing units in the Village’s downtown, while also developing new commercial rental space.

WESTFIELD, N.Y. A major redevelopment project involving the C.E. Welch Building in the Village of Westfield is ready to move forward. During its meeting on Nov. 18, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors approved amendments to the project description origin

11/21/2025

MTA Presents “A Christmas Carol”
Robert H. Jackson’s Cappa Theatre, Dec. 12-21, 2025

By Kate Bartlett
Mike Thornton Agency (MTA), LLC, the production team that brought us the sold-out “It’s A Wonderful Life”, proudly presents Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” at the Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre.
The beloved classic will run for 9 shows between December 12-21, featuring a cast of actors:

By Kate Bartlett Mike Thornton Agency (MTA), LLC, the production team that brought us the sold-out “It’s A Wonderful Life”, proudly presents Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” at the Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre. The beloved classic will run for 9 shows between December ...