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


MARK YOUR CALENDARS

PLAN YOUR TRIP TO FINDLEY LAKE

LAKEFEST!

July 12th & 13th

Please join family and friends

on July 5th to celebrate the life of

Charlie Sorce

Join us at Pine Junction at

1PM - July 5th

for sharing, music, food and spirits.



FINDLEY LAKE BOAT PARADE & COMPETION 

Sponsored by Paradise Bay Park!

10 a.m. Register your boat for the Findley Lake Boat Parade at the Gazebo downtown. Then get started decorating your boat to WIN!

Parade theme: Gilligan's Island

2 p.m. Parade starts AND so does the voting!

There are judges but the "People's Vote Trophy" is decided by YOU!

To cast your vote stop downtown at the boat launch at 2 pm. 


DJ Chris Galdon 6pm-9pm at Paradise Bay Park


FLARES ARE ON SALE

FOR THE 4th of JULY CELEBRATION


$4.00 each


Proceeds benefit the Findley Lake Library


Fireworks will be July 4th at 10PM

Flares are to be lit at 9:30PM after the Fire whistle blows.


Flares are available at Twin Docks, Findley Lake Marine, Findley Lake Hardware and at the Library.

Findley Lake Historical Society

presents Meet the Authors

on July 4th

On July 4th Jennifer Packard author of Swanee's Sentimental Journey Around Findley Lake and John Swartz author of The History of Steamboats on Findley Lake will be having a book signing at the waterwheel building 11AM-Noon before the Duck Race. Swanee's book is $15 and Steamboats is $20 payable by cash or check to Findley Lake Historical Society.

PINE JUNCTION NEWS

We are so excited about our fundraiser for the 5th Annual DTS Concert!


This year 1 winner will win both a Denago MX Pit Bike 107CC and a Denago Powersports E-Hawk 6 Youth ATV!!! The winner will be drawn during the concert on Wednesday July 23, 2025. Need not be present to win, but if you are the winner and at the concert you will receive a bonus prize!


This year 100% of all money raised will go to both Findley Lake Fire Department and Stanley Hose Fire Department.


Tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets.


Cash only and at this time tickets can be purchased in person at Pine Junction and Toast Wine and Spirits in Findley Lake.



Thank you to our sponsors for this year's Fundraiser:

Dave Warren Auto Group, Bentley Tree Care, Triple E Mfg & Design Inc., Three Sixty Graphics, Snap Fitness Presents K.O.Boxing Bootcamp.


Help support our Local Fire Departments!!

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 Rummikub, 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: CLICK HERE FOR NEW COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FACEBOOK PAGE



June 27, 28, 29 Around The Lake Yard Sale 9AM-3PM


June 28 Findley Lake Library Flower Art Play Day 11am-Noon.


June 28 Boater Safety Course at the Mina-Findley Lake Community Center on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/226793


June 28 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Theory of Evolution 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.


June 28 Paradise Bay Campground live music with Midnight Growlers 7-10pm in their pavilion. Open to the public.


June 28 & 29 NY Free Fishing Days, no license required but all rules and regulations must be followed.


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


July 4th Jennifer Packard author of Swanee's Sentimental Journey Around Findley Lake and John Swartz author of The History of Steamboats on Findley Lake will be having a book signing at the waterwheel building 11AM-Noon before the Duck Race. Swanee's book is $15 and Steamboats is $20 payable by cashor check to Findley Lake Historical Society.


July 4th Findley Lake Volunteer Fire Department's Annual Chicken BBQ sale noon until sold out. See flyer above.


July 4 Alexander's OTL live music 5-8PM with Osborne & Nash


July 5 Findley Lake Nature Trails 20th Annual Race Around the Lake and Fun walk. Meet at 6AM at the Gazebo.


July 5 A Celebration of Life for Charlie Sorce at 1PM at Pine Junction. Please join friends and family for remembering Charlie, with music, food and spirits.


July 5 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Two For Flinching 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.


July 7 - 31 Summer Recreation Program. CLICK HERE


July 8 Alexander's OTL live music 7-9PM with Shani Billis


July 9 Community Connections presents Sunset Sounds on the Lake with Shady Side at 6PM. Bring your lawn chairs.


July 9 Community Connections Full Moon Kayak 8:30PM Meet Up. See flyer above for details.


July 10 Town of Mina Board Meeting 7PM. Open to public.


July 11 Community Connections Bingo 1PM in the Communi-Tea Room. RSVP required 716-769-2473.


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


July 12 Findley Lake Artists In Residence (FLAIR) will be showing the talent of local Artists during Lakefest.


July 12 Alexander's OTL live music 8-11PM with Chip & Angelo


July 12 Blue Star Mothers NY4 Corn Hole Tournament at 1PM at Compass Bar & Grille. www.bluestarmotherswny.com


July 13 Alexander's OTL live music 6-8PM with Brian Joseph


July 15 Alexander's OTL live music 7-9PM with Jim & Scott Acoustic


July 17 Community Connections presents An Interview with Johnny Gibbons by Mary Cooper, Don Kleckner filming from May 12, 2004 at 1PM.


July 17 Findley Lake Library Book Club at 6PM. Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris.


July 18-20 Peek'n Peak Jimmy Buffett Tribute Weekend.


July 19 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Suns of Beaches 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.


July 20-26 Family Bible Camp at The Camp at Findley. More info CLICK HERE


July 22 Alexander's OTL live music 7-9PM with Jesse James Weston


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


July 24 Community Connections presents "Friend or Foe" Jonathan Pllard story with Mike Ganske at 1PM.


July 25 Community Connections Bingo 1PM in the Communi-Tea Room. RSVP required 716-769-2473.


July 26 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Hellz Bellz 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.


July 27 Findley Lake Triathlon Festival INFO HERE


July 29 Alexander's OTL live music 7-9PM with Doug Philips


August 2 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Taylor Remaid 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.


August 3 & 4 Findley Lake Church VBS 2025 6-8PM. Registration starts at 5:45PM. Ages 4 to 12.


August 9 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Dirty Shirley 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.


August 12 Alexander's Live Music with Osborn Nash 6-9.


August 14 Town of Mina Board Meeting 7PM. Open to public.


August 16 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Crush 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly.


August 22-24 Peek'n Peak Country Music Weekend.


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


September 28 Free Fishing Day, no license required, all rules and regulations must be followed.


October 4 Looks Short Stands Tall Walk for Understanding Dwarfism at noon. More info to come.


October 11 & 12, 18 & 19 Peek'n Peak Fall Fest Weekends.


November 1 Findley Lake Library Fall Craft Fair in the Fire Hall 10Am-4PM.


November 11 Free Fishing Day, no license required, all rules and regulations must be followed.


November 22 & 23 Secret Cubby of Antiques Vintage Christmas.


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


January 17, 2026 Annual Tree Burning hosted by Alexanders.

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


Forms, Budgets and Laws

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


Updated Zoning Law Effective June 12, 2025

Under Government Tab - Laws

Local Law #3-2025 (2 files)

https://www.townofmina.info/forms-budgetsfinancial-reports-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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