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Findley Lake, New York

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Findley Lake & Mina Historical Society

Announces Bicentennial Mascot

2024 is the Bicentennial Year for the Town of Mina and the board of directors of the Findley Lake & Mina Historical Society has been planning events to be held during this 200^th anniversary year. A feature of the Bicentennial is the mascot “Swanee” the Swan.

The society chose the swan as the mascot for the Town of Mina Bicentennial because of the positive symbolism attributed to swans, the history of swans on Findley Lake, and special memories of Clarence “Swanee” Swanson from the Findley Lake Roller Rink days.

Positive Symbolism – In many cultures, the swan symbolizes transformation, inner strength, and prosperity. The Town of Mina, once known primarily for its agricultural base and then as a special place to raise a family, is now widely known for the beauty and recreational enjoyment of the lake as well as the quaint and charming hamlet with retail and dining experiences. Over its 200 years, the Town of Mina has continued to be strong and prosper by transforming itself to meet the needs of the community.

Local History – Pam Porter Watrous recalls her days as a Findley Lake Girl Scout when the girls in the troop would feed the swans. Will Shum owned a Victorian house near the hamlet and kept swans in the lake near his home. In the winter, they were moved to the outlet of the lake where the girl scouts and boy scouts kept them healthy by feeding them. Findley Lake remains part of the annual migration of swans traveling back and forth to their winter and summer habitats. We continue to be enchanted by the arrival of the swans when they rest at Findley Lake for a few days before they continue on their journey.

Clarence “Swanee” Swanson – for those of you who recall the excitement of the Findley Lake Roller Rink and Ship’n Shore back in the 1950s and 60s, you may remember the man behind the counter with his work apron who fixed the clamp on skates and kept the wheels and the fun rolling. “Swanee” was one of the iconic people from our past and remembering him brings back fond memories of happy days in the Town of Mina.

So, when you see swans popping up all over town, you’ll know that the swan as a mascot for our Bicentennial has a special connection to the Town of Mina.

Written and Submitted by Rebecca Brumagin

The Findley Lake & Mina Historical Society has announced that the mascot for the 2024 Bicentennial Celebration is “Swanee the Swan” - and the society is looking to assemble an ensemble (also called a bevy) of at least 200 delightful fabric swans to celebrate our 200 years. We are looking for volunteer sewers, quilters and other fabric creators who are interested in making one or perhaps many more of the whimsical swans from the swan template we found online (see photo included with this article). Each swan will be created from remnants of fabric that the society has acquired or from a stash that the fabric creator owns. The goal is to give each swan its own unique personality by creating interesting combinations of colors and fabric designs. Each “Swanee” will be sold as a unique and special memento of the 200^th anniversary.

Your assistance with this creative project would be greatly appreciated – whether you are able to donate fabric and/or batting, cut out fabric to make kits to assist seamstresses/seamsters, or use your sewing talent to construct swans, please help us achieve our goal of 200 swans by April 1, 2024 for the 200^th anniversary of the formation of the Town of Mina.

For more information, call (or honk) Rebecca Brumagin (716) 969-7757.

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 3rd

9AM - 2PM

Come take a look around our large collection of books for kids of all ages, stay and play!

SPECIAL REQUEST FROM OUR ALEXANDER'S FAMILY

STOP IN ALEXANDER'S OR ROSCO'S FOR TICKETS

OR GIVE MOLLY A CALL!

Starting Thursday, February 1

Alexander's will be hosting Game Night

5-9 PM

Let us know what games you'd like in house!

Thursday nights, winter through spring!

Alexander's

Valentine's Trivia Night

February 6 at 6:00PM

5 free and fun rounds of Valentine Trivia

Teams of 1-4 people

2024 PEEK’N PEAK CHILI COOK OFF

HAPPENING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3! 

Think you have the winning recipe? Compete in our 2024 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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

There is no entry fee required for your chili recipe (up to 2 vendors per booth waived). An admission fee of $15 for adults and $5 for children 11 & under will be charged to guests, with proceeds benefiting Clymer, Sherman, & Findley Lake Fire Departments.

As a contestant, you would be required to provide the following:

• Enough 2oz samples for approximately 500 guests
• Provide staff to serve your original creation
• Provide serving and heating equipment. Your chili must arrive hot, we cannot heat or cook it for you.
• Provide decorations for your table
• Provide any garnishes to accompany your chili, i.e., saltines, oyster crackers

Peek’n Peak Resort will be providing the following:

• A skirted 6ft table
• Cups, spoons, and napkins for serving your samples
• Two ballots per vendor to vote for your own favorites
• Signage with your chili’s name and ballot number
• Plenty of chili-loving guests to sample your recipe!

On Saturday, February 3

• Vendors may arrive between 9 am and 10 am to check in and begin setting up.
• To enter for set up, please come to the back dock of the Retreat
• All booths must be 100% set up by 11:15 am
• Doors will open to guests at 12:00 noon
• Tasting runs from 12:00 – 4:30pm
• Winners will be announced by DJ Mark at 5pm

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.

Please visit Community Connections website!

https://www.connectionsatfindleylake.org/

or on Facebook here:

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

February 1 Alexander's Game Night 5-9PM

February 2 Compass Bar & Grille DJ & Karaoke 9PM-12AM and

February 3 Live Music with Garrett Owens 9PM-12AM

February 2 Peek'n Peak Bistro 210 DJ Payne 9:30PM-12AM

February 3 Sports Bar Lopaka Roots at 6PM

February 3 Peak Bistro 210 Pendleton Station 9:30PM-12AM

February 3 Chili Cookoff 12PM-4:30PM in the Retreat

MORE INFO HERE

February 4 Findley Lake Zoomers are meeting at Chautauqua Institution for a sleigh ride at 1:00. Lunch following see above flyer.

RSVP by February 1 716-769-2473

February 7 Community Connections Vaccine Clinic. 1-3PM.

Flu, Covid-19, Pneumonia Vaccines. Pre-registration is required please call 716-769-2473 to schedule your appointment. See flyer above.

February 8 Alexander's Game Night 5-9PM

February 9th Community Connections BINGO at 1PM in the Community Center Tea Room.

February 9 Peek'n Peak Bistro 201 DJ Felix 9:30PM

February 10 Sports Bar Paul Hunter 6PM. Bistro 210 Dual Identity Trio 9:30PM.

February 10 The Camp at Findley Marriage Matters - Marriage Retreat.

One day retreat, $50 per coubpe and includes lunch and dinner!

https://www.thecampatfindley.com/

February 9 Compass Bar & Grille DJ & Karaoke 9PM-12AM and

February 10 Live Music with Acoustic Jukebox 9PM-12AM

February 13th Valentine's Dinner & Scavenger Hunt. Special fundraiser for Community Connections of Findley Lake. Meet at 4:30pm at Alexander's to get instructions. Dinner reservations are required by February 8th by calling Alexander's 716-233-4000. See flyer above for more information.

February 15 Alexander's Game Night 5-9PM

February 15 Findley Lake Library Book Club at 6PM

Discussion of "And the Dark Sacred Night by Julia Glass"

February 16 Peek'n Peak Bistro 210 Brown Dog Acoustics 9:30PM

February 17 Sports Bar Hard Luck Story 6PM; Bistro 210 Dirty Shirley 9:30PM.

February 18 Sports Bar Rick Magee & Dave Brunn 6PM; Bistro 210 Dan Baney Trio 9:30PM.

February 16 Compass Bar & Grille DJ & Karaoke 9PM-12AM and

February 17 Live Music with Derek Davis 9PM-12AM

February 17 Red's Pancake Opens for season

February 17 Peek'n Peak Sports Bar at 6PM Live Music with Hard Luck Story Duo

February 21 Zoomer's Meeting at Compass Bar & Grille for social time at 3:00PM

Please RSVP 716-769-2473

February 22 Community Connections Meet Toast Wine & Spirit Owners Paul & Nick. Meet at Toast Wine & Spirits at 2:00PM for Wine Tasting with Paul & Nick.

$10 per person. There is a ten person limit so RSVP 716-769-2473 by Feb. 18.

February 22 Rosco's Fundraiser Buffet for Stop Soldier Suicide 5-9PM. Ticketed Event. Get Tickets at Alexander's or Rosco's.

February 23 Community Connections Bingo at 1PM in the Tea Room.

February 23 Peek'n Peak Bistro 210 Jesse Smith 9:30PM

February 24 Sports Bar Tyler McClain 6PM; Bistro 21 Hard Luck Story 9:30PM.

February 23 Compass Bar & Grille DJ & Karaoke 9PM-12AM and

February 24 Live Music Juvenile Characteristics 9PM-12AM

February 24 Pink Panthers of Findley Lake, Vintage Snowmobiling

MORE INFO TO COME - PINE JUNCTION HOSTING

SAVE THE DATE MORE INFO TO COME

March 1 Compass Bar & Grille DJ & Karaoke 9PM-12AM and

March 2 Live Music with Paul Hoefler Piano Comedy 9PM-12AM

March 8 Compass Bar & Grille DJ & Karaoke 9PM-12AM and

March 9 Live Music with Derek Davis 9PM-12AM

March 17 Compass Bar & Grille

End of Season St. Patrick's Day Bash with Chris Higbee 2PM

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

March 31 Peek'n Peak Easter Prime Rib Brunch 10AM-3PM

MORE INFO HERE

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 12-14 & 19-21 Peek'n Peak Pump Boys & Dinettes Dinner Theater.

MORE INFO HERE

April 20 Findley Lake Nature Trails Network Earth Day Clean-up around town.

Meet at Gazebo at 9:00AM

April 27 Town of Mina Special Town Meeting and Open House at the Findley Lake Volunteer Fire Company to mark the 200 years from the first town board meeting.

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

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

Facebook Event Here

May 4 Findley Lake Library Spring Craft Show 10AM-4PM in the Findley Lake Fire Hall.

May 4 Findley Lake Garden & Landscape Greenhouse opens for season.

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

https://www.thecampatfindley.com/

May 11 Findley Lake Wine Walk - More Information to come.

May 12 Peek'n Peak Mother's Day Prime Rib Brunch 10AM-3PM

MORE INFO HERE

May 25 The Camp at Findley Open House

May 26 Pine Junction Drafts & Crafts Festival

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

MORE INFO HERE

June 15 Findley Lake Beer Crawl 1-4PM

Join us for the ultimate beer lover's experience! Enjoy beer, listen to great music while enjoying the beauty of Findley Lake! Ticket will be $20/$25 more info to come. This will be a limited capacity event, which will include a souvenir beer mug, and swag bag.

Look for more info closer to the the event.

June 22 Alexander's OTL Pig Roast at 2PM with live music 3-5PM.

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 and August Findley Lake Library Summer Reading Program. More info to come.

July 4 - July 4th Celebration Day of Events

Duck Race, Boat Parade, Flare Lighting, Fireworks

Live Music at Alexander's OTL 1-4PM

July 5 Bison Trace Luxury Campground Live Music with Northern Accents

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 20 Alexander's OTL Hawaiian Night. More info to come.

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 Alexander's OTL Backyard BBQ with live music Osborn Nash 5-8PM

August 17 The Camp at Findley - Awake Music Fest

August 30, 31 September 1 Findley Lake Harvest Festival

Findley Lake Library Annual Book Sale During Harvest Fest

October 1 Alexander's OTL Halloween Trivia Night

October 12-13 & 19-20 Peek'n Peak Fall Fest 2024

November 2 Findley Lake Library Fall Craft Show 10AM-4PM in the Findley Lake Fire Hall.

November 2 Peek'n Peak Wurst Party Ever

November Peekn' Peak Medieval Fest TBA

November 5 Alexander's OTL Thanksgiving Trivia Night

November 10 Findley Lake Nature Trails Network Veterans Day Dinner at the Community Center 1:00-3:00PM. RSVP 814-899-8228

November 12 Alexander's OTL Celebrity Chef TBA

November 30 Alexander's OTL 2nd Annual Turkey Trot

December 3 Alexander's OTL Christmas Trivia Night

December 10 Alexander's OTL Celebrity Chef TBA

January 19, 2025 Findley Lake Annual Tree Burn at dusk.

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

Jack'n Sherri's Twin Docks Dam Cam - Live camera link

Link to Dam 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/

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/

Peek'n Peak Conditions Report

REPORT HERE

NYSSA PUBLIC TRAIL MAP HERE

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

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Findley Lake, NY 14736

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