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Moonrise over Findley Lake

Taken by Cirk Lavins from Gary McEnery's lakefront at 10:30PM

Friday, January 17, 2025

Snow total is 193 inches!

Lin Baylis said 17 more inches to hit the average, I asked how many years was used to come up with the average. She replied "It's the number the Peek has uses BISTRO 210"

I learned something new today! Thanks Lin!

FINDLEY LAKE LIBRARY NEWS!

We're trying 1,000 Hours Outside again! A couple years ago a former board member introduced us to 1000 Hours Outside. She brought in a bunch of copies of tracking sheets and monthly prompts full of ideas to get your kids off screens and into the Great Outdoors. There was a little interest last time, but with more kids frequenting the library these days, we're going to try again! We plan to have an 1000 Hours Outside-inspired activity on the last Saturday of each month. This Saturday will be a Snow Play Day from 11am-1pm. We'll be sledding and snow painting, then heading inside to warm up with hot cocoa and a craft. Dress appropriately, bring a sled, and come play!

2025 Peek’n Peak

Chili Cook Off

Happening Saturday, February 1! 

Think you have the winning recipe? Compete in our 2025 Chili Cook Off. The event will feature:

  • Samples of the area’s best chili recipes
  • The chance to vote for your favorite dish
  • DJ Mark playing your favorite hits
  • A $500 Grand Prize for the Best Overall Winning Recipe!

The winning chili recipe will receive a $500 GRAND PRIZE! We’ll also be awarding prizes for the spiciest chili & most unique recipe!

Location: The Retreat | 12pm – 5pm

INFO AND CHILI COOK OFF REGISTRATION CLICK HERE

Peek'n Peak Spring Fest 2025

March 14-16th

Cardboard Box Derby - Pond Skim

Live Music, DJ Parties and more

PEEK'N PEAK EVENTS PAGE CLICK HERE

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

All of us at Findley Lake Forward couldn't wait for Harvest Fest .... so we decided to start SUMMERFEST!

July 12th & 13th

Facebook Event Click Here

PINE JUNCTION NEWS

5th Annual Don't Tell Shirlee (or Lonnie)

Concert in the Pines!

Kim let the secret out!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025


This year is for all the Country Music Fans out there you won’t want to miss it! Tickets are limited so grab them now!

TICKET LINK HERE

Just some fun and useful links!

New  York State Snowmobile Association Interactive Trail Map Click Here
Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club Facebook Page Click Here
Wilderness Lodge Cross Country Skiing/Lodge Facebook Page Click Here

MARK YOUR CALENDARS


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

  • Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 8:45 AM 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


Please visit Community Connections website!

https://www.connectionsatfindleylake.org/

or on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityConnectionsatFindleyLake.org


January 24 Community Connections BINGO 1PM. RSVP required 716-769-2473


January 24 Peek'n Peak Bistro After Dark 9:30PM-12:30AM with DJ Felix;

January 25 Retreat Alpine Jams with DJ Mark 1-5PM; Sugar Shack Live Music with Ion Sky 6:30-9:30PM.


January 25 Findley Lake Library Snow Play Date 11AM-1PM, see above flyer for details.


January 25 Compass Bar & Grille Live Music in the downstairs bar with Down Right Dirty 9PM-12AM.


January 27 Findley Lake Library Board Meeting Open to Public 6:30-8PM


January 30 Community Connections District 18 County Legislator Martin Proctor will present his talk "How Local Government Works" 1PM in the Communi-Tea Room.


February 4 Alexander's Trivia Night.


February 6 Community Connections "Machu Picchu, Peru Discoveries and Mysteries" with Rebecca Brumagin 1PM. RSVP 716-769-2473. See flyer above.


February 6 Town of Mina Board Meeting Open to Public 7PM


February 10 Community Connections Get Your Kid On Tubing with the Zoomers at the tubing area of Peek'n Peak 4-6PM, stop in at the Bistro for dinner after tubing. RSVP 716-769-2473


February 13 Findley Lake Library Arts and Crafts for Adults 3PM.


February 18 Fundraiser for 'Stop Soldier Suicide' 5:30-8:30PM at Alexander's with Celebrity Veteran Bartenders.


February 20 Findley Lake Library Book Club 6PM.  How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley.


February 22 at Pine Junction: Pink Panthers Vintage Snowmobiling Show hold the date more info to come.


March 14-16 Peek'n Peak Spring Fest. Cardboard Box Derby, Pond Skim and more.


April 20 Peek'n Peak Sunday Easter Brunch 10Am-3PM. RSVP required. 716-355-4141 ext. 7146.


May 10 Findley Lake Mother's Day Wine Walk. 1-5PM. more info to come.


May 11 Peek'n Peak Mother's Day Brunch 10AM-3PM. RSVP required. 716-355-4141 ext. 7146.


May 25 Pine Junction Drafts and Crafts Festival 11AM-5PM featuring live music with Small Town Revolution from 2-5PM.


June 14 Findley Lake 2nd Annual Father's Day Beer Crawl. More info to come.


June 15 Peek'n Peak Father's Day Breakfast Buffet. RSVP required. 716-355-4141 ext. 7146.


July 4th Hold the Date for Findley Lake Duck Race, Fireworks and more!


July 12 & 13 Findley Lake SUMMERFEST. Live Music, Beer Tent, Wine Tasting, Crafts, Art Gallery, Vendors, Raffles. Saturday 11AM-10PM; Sunday 11AM-7PM.


July 23 Pine Junction's 5th Annual Don't Tell Shirlee Concert in the Pines. With the Eli Young Band. TICKETS HERE


July 27 Findley Lake Triathlon Festival INFO HERE


August 29, 30 and 31 Labor Day Weekend Findley Lake Harvest Festival


December 6 and 7th Findley Lake Christmas Through the Village.


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/


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


Town of Mina Stormwater Retrofit Study Report -

CLICK HERE


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


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

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