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.

It's that time of year again, and we are booked!

Repeat, we are booked!

*AS USUAL, PLEASE IGNORE ANYONE WHO MESSAGES YOU ABOUT BOOKING FOR THIS FUNDRAISER. IT'S NOT US.*

We'll see you on Saturday, November 4th from 10am-4pm. For more info or questions call us at 716-769-6568 or email us at manager@findleylibrary.org.

We can't wait to see everyone!

FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS

The annual banquet for the

Findley Lake Volunteer Firemen’s Association

was held on Saturday October 28^th at Majestic Woods. 

This important event honors the men and women that courageously serve and protect our community every day of the year.

In the center of the photo holding the award certificate is Addison Auge who was named Firefighter of the Year. Chief Jack Hamilton presented the award based on Addison’s consistent and selfless volunteer efforts throughout 2023. In addition, several lifetime members were in attendance. Beginning second from the left are Barb Howard, Craig and Phyllis Tunbuckel, then Dave and Sherry Brumagin.

Our keynote speaker was Sheriff Jim Quattrone. His address focused on the importance of community support for our volunteer firefighters and EMS. Each volunteer sacrifices valuable time away from family, friends and work to respond to each call from the community. We are fortunate to have welcomed three new volunteers this past year. Jessy Shmulski, Charles Armstrong, and Gary Millspaw have each joined the department in service of the Findley Lake Community.

Pastor Dave Cook hosted the event and opened with a prayer for all current and past volunteers. A special memorial is always included to honor those members lost in the months since our last banquet. Pastor Dave shared the many personal and professional accomplishments of lifetime member Douglas Brumagin who died November 9^th 2022. His dedication to service and love for his community will be remembered always.

MAKE SURE TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES

IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS ALSO!

CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS ...

CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES!

Celebrity Chef Season 3

kicks off at Alexander's!

With Findley Lake's Own

Nick & Paul,

Owners of Toast Wine and Spirits

Monday, November 6th, Dinner begins at 5:00PM

Please call for reservations in advance

716-233-4000

Tender San Francisco Pork Chops will come served over egg noodles & with a delicious, complimentary Apple Salad on the side.

Town of Mina

Unofficial Results of Proposed Sewer District Vote

before additional absentee ballots

Yes - 244 No - 160

Additional Absentee Ballots

opened by the County Board of Elections on Monday, October 30th

Unofficial results added to the above

Yes - 8 No 6

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the

1st Annual Turkey Trot Around the Lake at Alexander's!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th (Small Business Saturday!)

The run kicks off at 8:30 AM, so set your alarms and bring your A-game!

After you've conquered the route around the lake, we will open up early to anyone who wants to join us for breakfast!

Stay tuned for more details on registration and distance, coming your way soon!

#AlexandersTurkeyTrot

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 10AM in the Tea Room.

Please visit Community Connections website!

https://www.connectionsatfindleylake.org/

or on Facebook here:

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

November 3-5 Women's Retreat The Camp at Findley

https://www.thecampatfindley.com/event-details/womens-retreat-2

November 4 @ 10am-4pm Findley Lake Library Fall Craft Show

https://www.findleylibrary.org/

November 4 The Wurst Party at Peek'n Peak Resort

Authentic German Food, German Music, Beer, and more!

https://www.pknpk.com/special-events/wurst-party-ever-2023/

November 5 @ 1pm Veterans' Dinner at the Community Center

RSVP by Wednesday November 1st at 716-233-4001

Hosted by Findley Lake Nature Trails Network

November 6th at Alexander's Celebrity Chefs Nick & Paul from Toast Wine & Spirits! Please make reservations! 716-233-4000 Dinner starts at 5:00PM.

November 8th The Zoomers will be touring Cummins Engine of Jamestown at 10AM. Reservations were required by Nov. 2. Optional lunch after at La Cocina in Lakewood. More information phone 716-769-2473

November 9th at 1:00 join Community Connections in the Tea Room. With Lin and Marlene as they take us on an Alaskan Adventure. RSVP 716-769-2473

November 9th Arts & Crafts for Grownups at the Findley Lake Library at 3PM

Make Christmas/Winter Cards with Special Guest Barb Cooper.

November 9th at 7:00 in the Community Center. Public Hearing to enact a local law to override the NY State Property Tax Cap for 2024. Also at this meeting the Preliminary Budget will be open for discussion.

Notices of Public Hearing:

https://municipality-management.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/12/notices/AXcMY5h5TEfZqML7_2300_001.pdf

https://municipality-management.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/12/notices/JM0H9TATDgBIevzq_2301_001.pdf

November 10 Community Connections Bingo at 1:00PM in the Tea Room.

RSVP 716-769-2473

November 10-12 and 17-19, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Peek'n Peak Resort

Medieval Feast Dinner Theater - Ticketed/Reservations

https://www.pknpk.com/events/

November 11 Veterans' Day NY State Free Fishing Day

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/44804.html

November 18-19 10th Annual Vintage Christmas at the Secret Cubby of Antiques

20% off the entire store. Food and prizes!

November 21st Community Connections at 1:00 in the Tea Room. Discussion on local Osprey with Dr. Jeanne Wiebenga. RSVP 716-769-2473

November 25th First Annual Turkey Trot Around the Lake. Start at Alexander's at 8:30AM. Finish at Alexander's and join them for breakfast. More info to come.

November 25th is Small Business Saturday. Look for specials throughout "The Coolest Little Town Around"

November 27th at 5:30PM Ladies' Shopping Night at Pine Junction.

MORE INFO HERE

November 30th Community Connections at 1:00PM in the Tea Room. Let's practice balance with Chris Bailey owner of FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers.

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

New and exciting events being added to this event.

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

January 20, 2024 Winterfest and Annual Tree Burning

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

April 8, 2024 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

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

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