The Tapestry

Findley Lake, New York

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.

Thank You Mercyhurst University Rowing Squad

A special thank you to the Mercyhurst University Rowing squad. On November 7th they did community service by picking up trash around Findley Lake. The squad is grateful for the town and the great training water that it provides.

Western Pennsylvania - Little People of America Chapter #34

Huge thank you to the Roche family who held the 6th annual, “Looks Short Stands TALL” walk in Findley Lake, NY. Over 250 people attended and 6 LPs took part. It was an amazing day for Dwarfism Awareness month. The walk brought in over $10,000 before costs. BIG THANK YOU TO THE ROCHE FAMILY!!!

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Residents of Findley Lake were given the unique opportunity of a K9 demonstration by Deputy Jason Beichner at the Community Center last month.

Twin Docks

Gourmet Food and Deli

is collecting unwrapped toys for

Toys For Tots in Chautauqua County.

If you are able, please drop off a toy and

help put a smile on a child's face this Christmas.

ALEXANDER'S

You are invited to spend Christmas at

Compass Bar & Grille

Compass Bar & Grille is taking reservations for Christmas Day.

They are offering 3 reservation times throughout the day.

Once these time slots are full, no more reservations will be taken.

The Bar will be open until 11PM.

Choose from 1PM; 4PM; or 7PM.

Call for reservations 716-769-7652.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Make sure to check Community Connections Facebook Page for scheduled events. Monday-Friday at 8:45 AM Zoom Yoga. In Person Yoga every Friday. Every Tuesday Mahjong at 1:00pm in the Community Tea Room.

Enjoy playing Scrabble? Thursdays at 10:30AM in the Tea Room.

Please RSVP 716-769-2473

Please visit Community Connections website!

https://www.connectionsatfindleylake.org/

or on Facebook here:

https://www.facebook.com/CommunityConnectionsatFindleyLake.org

*Please note bingo date changes December 8th and 22nd

December 2nd Christmas Concert with Kevin Downey & Friends at 7:00PM

Findley Lake Church. Free-will offering benefit for The Camp At Findley.

December 2-3 Christmas Through the Village

See Flyer above.

EVENT ON FACEBOOK

December 8th at 1:00PM Community Connections BINGO in the Tea Room. Please RSVP at 716-769-2173

December 9 & 10 at 8AM Breakfast with Santa at Peek'n Peak.

December 11 - Christmas Trivia at Alexander's at 6PM

December 14 - Community Connections, Mike Ganske will talk about "The Spy Who Got Away", Edward Lee Howard, at 1:00PM. RSVP 716-769-2473.

December 14 - Findley Lake Library Arts & Crafts for Grownups at 3:00PM.

Origami Christmas Trees and ornaments. All supplies will be provided.

December 16 - Findley Lake Library Christmas Party & Storytime with Mrs. Claus 11-1 see flyer above.

December 20 - Come Caroling with Community Connections. "A Not So Silent Night" will be held at Alexander's at 6:00PM. There will be complimentary hot chocolate and a fire to keep you warm.

December 22nd at 1:00PM Community Connections BINGO in the Tea Room. Please

RSVP at 716-769-2173.

December 22 - Alexander's Ugly Sweater Contest 6:00PM

Facebook Info Here

December 24th Holiday Prime Rib Brunch Peek'n Peak 10AM-3PM

Reservations are required. 716-355-4141 ext 7146

December 25th Christmas Day, Christmas Dinner at Compass Bar & Grille

Seatings at 1PM, 4PM and 7PM. Reservations are required. 716-769-7652.

December 28 at 3:00PM Town of Mina End of Year Board Meeting

January 11, 2024 7PM Town of Mina Organizational & Regular Board Meeting

January 20, 2024 Winterfest and Annual Tree Burning

Hosts Findley Lake Garden and Landscaping & Alexander's On the Lake

January 21, 2024 The Camp at Findley Family Fun Day! Free family fun event including sled riding & hot cocoa bar, also Teen Mission Camp and Youth Camp reunion. No snow, no problem, hello paint ball!

February 9-10 The Camp at Findley Marriage Matters

March 31 - The Camp at Findley Easter Sunrise Service 7AM All welcome!

April 8 Total Solar Eclipse! Findley Lake will be in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse. For nearly four minutes, the afternoon sky will go dark.

Parital starts at 2:02:25PM Ends 4:30:51

Full starts at 3:16:22PM Ends 3:20:05 Maximum coverage will be at 3:18:14PM.

100% Obscuration. Findley Lake will be in100% totality for 3 minutes 43 seconds.

Make sure to have eye protection! What an awesome opportunity to be in Findley Lake.

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2024-april-8

April 27 The Camp at Findley Clean-up Day 9AM-4PM

May 10-11 The Camp at Findley Mother/Daughter Retreat

May 25 The Camp at Findley Open House

June 28, 29, 30 Findley Lake Around the Lake Yard Sale 9AM - 3PM

June 28 & 29 The Camp at Findley will be participating in the Yard Sale 9AM-3PM

June 30 - July 3 The Camp at Findley Youth Summer Mini Camp Grades 1-6, overnight or day camp options

July 4 4th of July Celebration Day of Events

Duck Race, Boat Parade, Flare Lighting, Fireworks

July 6 Findley Lake Nature Trails Network 19th Annual Race Around the Lake

July 7-12 The Camp at Findley Youth Summer Camp Session Grades 1-8 day camp, 9am-5pm.

July 14-19 The Camp at Findley Teen Mission Camp Grades 7-12, overnight camp.

July 21-27 The Camp at Findley Family Bible Camp

July 28 - Findley Lake Triathlon

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/FindleyLake/FindleyLakeTriathlonFestival

July 28 - August 2 The Camp at Findley Youth Summer Camp Grades 1-8, day camp 9am-5PM

July 31 - 4th Annual Don't Tell Shirlee Concert in the Pines at Pine Junction

Pine Junction Events

August 9-11 Findley Lake's Bicentennial Celebration more information to come

August 17 The Camp at Findley - Awake Music Fest

August 30, 31 September 1 Findley Lake Harvest Festival

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

Town of Mina Preliminary Budget

Legal Notices and Resolutions. This is where notices are recorded for meetings, resolutions.

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

Findley Lake Community Foundation Information https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/donors/give-today/give-to-a-nonprofit/findley-lake-community-foundation

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

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/

New Facebook Page: Link to New Facebook Page

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

Findley Lake Nature Trail Network Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FindleyLakeNatureCenter/

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

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

Please contact The Tapestry at

TapestryFindleyLake@gmail.com

or write Town of Mina

Attn: The Tapestry

PO Box 38

Findley Lake, NY 14736

Links for earlier editions of The Tapestry can be found on www.visitfindleylake.com

(not all of the back issue links are available at this time they will be available shortly. If you are looking for a specific Tapestry please email tapestryfindleylake@gmail.com and a link can be sent to you directly. Thank you.)

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