Please check the Events list at the bottom of the Tapestry for everything happening around the Lake!

Although the storm that began December 29th is not over "officially" until 10PM tonight, the snowfall as of 8AM today: 51" for the storm; 130" for the season!

Blue Jay waiting for his turn at the feeder and

the snow report thanks to Lin Baylis!

Alexander's OTL

Annual Tree Burning - January 17

IT'S ALMOST TIME! Our Annual Christmas Tree Burning Festivities are only a few weeks away, on January 17th. If you're looking to get rid of your Christmas Trees, we are now taking them at Alexander's! If interested, please drop them off by the snow piles on the West side of the parking lot. We're excited, are you?!

2026 Chili Cook-Off at Peek’n Peak

Peek’n Peak is once again searching for the area’s best chili! Think you have the winning recipe, or just love to sample and vote? Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at The Retreat on Saturday, February 7, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

What’s cooking:

• Samples of the area’s best chili

• People’s Choice voting

• DJ Mark bringing the music, games & prizes

• $500 Grand Prize for Best Overall Chili

• Awards for Spiciest Chili, Most Unique Recipe, Best Team Spirit & Best Decorated Booth

Admission (available at the door):

$15 Adults | $5 Children 11 & under

All proceeds benefit the Clymer, Sherman & Findley Lake Fire Departments

Chili contestants:

No entry fee to compete! Register your chili here:

Weather have you stuck inside?

Community Connections has recorded some of their past Live 'n Learn programs! You can watch them from the comfort of home!

THE CAMP AT FINDLEY VALENTINE DINNER

Our menu is ready for the Dinner & Worship event.

Come to the camp this Valentine's Day for an unforgettable Valentine's meal. Enjoy a meal with the one you love in a Christian environment with mellow, worshipful acoustic music from local bands. Meals will be served with a delicious menu to choose from!

When you register online, you will pick out a time slot for arrival, your main entree meal and if you need gluten free desserts.

Can't register online? Call the office today to get registered.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Make sure to check Community Connections Facebook Page and website for scheduled events.

• Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 8:45AM Zoom Yoga.
• Every Tuesday Mahjong and Mexican Train (dominos) at 1:00pm in the Community Tea Room.
• Tuesdays 9-10AM COFFEE HOUR in the Communi-Tea Room
• And more!

Please visit Community Connections website Calendar of Events:

https://www.connectionsatfindleylake.org/calendar-of-events 

or on Facebook here: CLICK HERE FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FACEBOOK PAGE

January 2 Snow Mobile Trails are not open yet. Please check Chautauqua Lake Snow Mobile Facebook Page for follow up: https://www.facebook.com/groups/167157587374

January 3 Peek'n Peak Sports Bar 6:30-9:30PM Doug Philips; Bistro After Dark 9:30PM-12:30AM Eliot Road Duo.

January 6 Mina Town Board Organizational Meeting and Public Hearing on proposed Local Law 1 and Local Law 2 of 2026 at 9AM in the Community Center.

January 8 Town of Mina Regular Board Meeting 7PM.

January 9 Community Connections Bingo at 1PM. RSVP 716-769-2473

January 10 PINE JUNCTION 20th Anniversary Party! Duke Sherman Band 7PM.

January 10 Peek'n Peak Sports Bar 6:30-9:30 RiffRiders Remix; Bistro After Dark 9:30PM-12:30AM with Erika & Jesse

January 15 Community Connections Parkinson's 101 with Lynn Gotham from Parkinson Partners of NWP at 1PM.

January 16-18 and 30-31 The Camp at Findley Findley Freeze This is a youth group event. Youth Groups Welcome. Winter Activities, games, worship and More.

January 17, 2026 Annual Tree Burning hosted by Alexander's.

January 17 Peek'n Peak Sports Bar 6:30-9:30 Jeff Fetterman: Bistro After Dark 9:30Pm -12:30AM Sellena Band.

January 18 Peek'n Peak Sports Bar 6:30-9:30 Tyler McClain; Bistro After Dark 9:30PM - 12:30AM Brown Dog Acoustics

January 19 Community Connections Food for Thoughts 2026. 11:30AM-1PM. You give us your thoughts we give you "food". RSVP required by January 14th 716-769-2473.

January 23 Community Connections Bingo at 1PM. RSVP 716-769-2473.

January 24 Peek'n Peak Sports Bar 6:30-9:30 Shani Bills; Bistro After Dark 9:30PM-12:30AM Dunn Unplugged.

January 29 Community Connections Let's get ready for Valentine's day with Barb Cooper at 1PM. RSVP 716-769-2473

January 31 Peek'n Peak Sports Bar 6:30-9:30 Dan Baney; Bistro After Dark 9:30PM-12:30AM Watch Your Step Duo.

February 7 Peek'n Peak Chili Cookoff. 12-5PM at the Retreat.

February 14 Camp at Findley Valentine's Dinner. See flyer above for information and registration.

February 15, 2026 Pine Junction Live Music with Myron Elkins and Billy Gunther Unplugged 4-7PM. Free Entry.

May 15 & 16, 2026 Clymer Tulip Festival

June 28 - July 3 The Camp at Findley Lake Summer Camp https://www.thecampatfindley.com/summercamp

July 5-10 Senior High Camp: July 12 -17 TLC Camp: July 19-25 The Camp at Findley Family Bible Camp; July 27-31 STEM Camp; August 2-7 Aquatics Camp

July 26, 2026 Findley Lake Triathlon CLICK HERE FOR INFO

Links to the Town of Mina Upcoming Meetings, Agendas, Minutes

Laws, Forms, and Resolutions can all be found on the Town of Mina Web Page. Town of Mina Home Page http://www.townofmina.info/



2026 Budget Town of Mina

https://www.townofmina.info/uploads/1/4/2/7/142714364/town_of_mina_adopted_budget_2026.pdf

Minutes, Board and Zoning Board Meeting Packets & Agendas (not necessarily in order by date due to edits check date of report)

http://www.townofmina.info/minutes--agendas.html

Town of Mina Publications

http://www.townofmina.info/publications.html

Forms, Budgets and Laws

http://www.townofmina.info/forms-budgets-laws.html

Legal Notices and Resolutions, Special Use Requests.

This is where notices are recorded for meetings, resolutions.

http://www.townofmina.info/legal-notices--resolutions.html

Links to other local, county and state information:

Findley Lake Community Foundation Information - https://findleylakecf.org/

Findley Lake Forward Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556008632813

Visit Findley Lake Community Website https://www.visitfindleylake.com/home

New York State Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide

https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/fishguide.pdf

Jack'n Sherri's Twin Docks Dam Cam - Live camera link

Link to Twin Docks Cam

Community Connections Website https://www.connectionsatfindleylake.org/

Findley Lake Volunteer Fire Company Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FindleyLakeVolunteerFireDepartment/

Findley Lake Watershed Foundation Website https://www.findleylakewf.org/

Alexander Findley Community Library Website https://www.findleylibrary.org/

Findley Lake and Mina Historical Society http://findleylakehistory.weebly.com/

Link to New Facebook Page

NY Department of Environmental Conservation https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/26958.html

Findley Lake Nature Trails Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556878222611

Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club Info CLICK HERE

Events throughout Chautauqua County https://www.tourchautauqua.com/

Events throughout Chautauqua County https://mychq.org/

Clymer Central School District https://www.clymercsd.org/

Sherman Central School District https://www.shermancsd.org/

Please check Visit Findley Lake Community Website https://www.visitfindleylake.com/home

or on Visit Findley Lake Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/visitfindleylake

Hard copies of the Tapestry will be available to those who do not receive the Tapestry electronically at Community Connections at Findley Lake in their office in the Community Center. These will be available from 10am to 3pm Monday-Friday.

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TapestryFindleyLake@gmail.com

or write Findley Lake Forward

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Findley Lake, NY 14736

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