The Tapestry

Findley Lake, New York

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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.

Main Street has a magical connection

to the North Pole at Twin Docks!

Until December 16,

drop your child's letters and

wish lists into Santa's Mailbox

to receive a personalized reply from the big guy himself!

No postage is required; however, please include a return address or email so the elves know where to send the reply.

Blank letters are inside at Twin Docks.

Come Caroling with Community Connections

"A Not So Silent Night"

Wednesday, December 20th

at Alexander's at 6:00PM

Free Hot Cocoa for the Carolers

FINDLEY LAKE LIBRARY COLORING CONTEST


It's time for a COLORING CONTEST!! Kids and grownups are welcome to participate so stop in and pick up your coloring sheets!! Submissions are due DECEMBER 28TH. We can't wait to see all of your gorgeous creations

Facebook Event Here

PINE JUNCTION

We are trying something new this holiday season!

Saturday, December 23rd

we will be doing a breakfast buffet, by reservation only!


We will open it at 8am, and last reservation will be 10:15 to allow us to get cleaned up and ready for our normal 11am open. We will have a variety of items, including Homemade Raspberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole served with Reds Best Maple Syrup, fresh cut home fries, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham among other items. The cost will be $24.95 including coffee, tea, juice, or soft drink!

Make your reservations today!

You can call Michelle at 814-384-1744 to reserve your time!


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.

Visit our Website for more info

HOLIDAY HOURS


  • The Findley Lake Library will be closed Saturday, December 23, Monday, December 25, and Saturday, December 30th.


  • Alexander's will be closed Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, New Year's Eve 11am- 12am; New Year's Day 11am-9pm.


  • Pine Junction will be open Christmas Eve 11am-4PM; closed Christmas Day, open Tuesday, December 26 from 11am-10pm; normal hours New Year's Eve.


  • Toast Wine & Spirits will be open 12-4PM Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, 12-4PM New Year's Eve, closed New Year's Day.


  • Our Own Candle Company will be Closed New Year's Day and Christmas Day. Open 11am-5pm Christmas Eve; 10:30am - 3pm New Year's Eve. Otherwise regular hours.


  • Twin Docks open 9-6 daily. Will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.


  • Secret Cubby Christmas hours are now through Dec. 23rd 10am-5pm, Christmas Eve day open 10am-3pm. Closed Christmas Day. After Christmas resume winter hours Thursday-Monday 10-5, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.


Please check other stores/restaurants websites or facebook pages for their information.

TOWN OF MINA

DRAFT 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

READ THE DRAFT HERE

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


December 15 Bistro 210 at Peek'n Peak - Music 9:30PM Brown Dog Acousitcs


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


December 16 - FINDLEY LAKE WATERSHED FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING

8:00PM at the Water Wheel Overlook Building.

ZOOM LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE TEN MINUTES BEFORE MEETING HERE


December 17 Brunch with Santa at the Compass 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 23 Breakfast Buffet at Pine Junction - See Info above or More Info HERE


December 22 Bistro 210 at Peek'n Peak - Music 9:30PM Ion Sky Trio


December 23 Bistro 210 at Peek'n Peak - Music 9:30PM Tyler McClain


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

Reservations are required. 716-355-4141 ext 7146


December 24 Findley Lake Church invites everyone to a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 8:00PM.


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

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


December 27 Sports Bar Sugar Shack Peek'n Peak 6PM Music Doug Phillips Duo


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


December 28 Sports Bar Sugar Shack Peek'n Peak 6PM Music Lopaka Rootz

Bistro 210 at Peek'n Peak - Music 9:30PM Rick Magee & The Roadhouse Rockers


December 29 Sports Bar Sugar Shack Peek'n Peak 6PM Music Erika & Jesse

Bistro 210 at Peek'n Peak - Music 9:30PM Pendleton Station


December 30 Sports Bar Sugar Shack Peek'n Peak 6PM Music Paul Hunter


December 31 New Year's Eve at Alexander's 5:00 PM - Masquerade Bash


December 31 New Year's Eve at Peek'n Peak

DETAILS HERE


January 5 Peek'n Peak Bistro 210 Music Tyler McClain 9:30PM-12:30AM


January 6 Peek'n Peak Sports Bar in the Sugar Shack Music Dual Identity 6-10PM; Bistro 210 Music DJ Felix 9:30PM-12:30AM


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


January 18, 2024 FLAIR - Findley Lake Artists In Residence Meeting

5:30PM in the Community Center. Newly formed Art Council. Please join us.


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


April 27 Peek'n Peak - The Coffee & Chocolate Festival


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


May 25 The Camp at Findley Open House


May 26 Pine Junction Drafts & Crafts Festival

Craft Show 11-5; Small Town Revolution 2-5

MORE INFO HERE


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

Yard Sale Fundraiser. Rain or shine, we are inside. We have been blessed by many donations, so we can bless those who attend The Camp at Findley.


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


July 4 - July 4th 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 Adopted Budget 2024

Office of State Comptroller Application Findley Lake Sewer District


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


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