Jon Elder

Jan 16, 2025 | thevillagerny.com | Jon Elder

Kate Bartlett    On Saturday, January 8th, Villaggio held a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for the Ellicottville Little Eagles youth football and cheerleading program. The event was a huge success, surpassing their goal of $1,000, raising a total of $1,650. This money will go directly to these youth programs, and cover the new sleds the coaches seek for football.

Jan 15, 2025 | thevillagerny.com | Jon Elder

Carol Fisher-Linn   MLK – a simple man – a legend. Or was he?    Greatness of persons can be subjective. This past week, America had the sad duty of burying James Earl Carter, “Jimmy,” our 39th President of the United States. He was a great man … in many eyes. Yet, there are those who thought his presidency was lacking, perhaps even disastrous.

Jan 15, 2025 | thevillagerny.com | Jon Elder

Carol Fisher-Linn   Emily Theresa brings generations of family dreams to reality in West Valley, NY and you are invited to be a part of the magic.      Here’s your chance for a living history lesson … wander around the acres of Lucky Day Homestead on Roszyk Hill in West Valley (so named for all the four-leaf clovers easily found there), listen to the stories told by Emily Theresa Tingue and one can be transported to another time.

Jan 15, 2025 | thevillagerny.com | Jon Elder

By Kate Bartlett    Winterval returns to Riverworks in Buffalo for its 5th year to benefit Aspire of Western New York on Thursday, January 23 from 5:30-8:30pm. This annual event is a family-friendly all-inclusive celebration of Winter including ice skating, curling, hot chocolate and more. Tickets include activities, dinner and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages with cash bar available.

Jan 15, 2025 | thevillagerny.com | Jon Elder

By Kate Bartlett    Porcelain Train has been playing the Ellicottville area stages for many years with their unique Americana rock sound. This husband-and-wife duo have been creating music together for over 30 years, and as the band Porcelain Train for about 15 years. They’ll be taking the stage for Winter Blues Festival this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, January 18th and 19th at 2pm at The Gin Mill.