The Tapestry

Findley Lake, New York


The Tapestry is brought to you by

and the Town of Mina

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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.

April 8, 2024 Total Eclipse

Photography by L.J. Baylis

Shows the diamond ring and Bailey's Beads and solar flares

Shows the corona and a solar flare.

"and the sun asked the moon for a hug, and the world called it an eclipse."

- Author unknown.

FYI: Your eclipse glasses are recyclable.

Please drop your eclipse glasses off at the Findley Lake Library to be recycled.

Town of Mina Website Here
Official Bicentennial T-Shirts
Can Be Ordered Now
Orders are now being taken for official Town of Mina Bicentennial T-Shirts. The back of the official 200th anniversary t-shirt highlights many landmarks around the six-mile square town and the front features an iconic Findley Lake design that was used for the Town’s Sesquicentennial 50 years ago. The t-shirts are sponsored by the Findley Lake & Mina Historical Society and proceeds will be used to support the many activities being planned for the Bicentennial Weekend of August 9th, 10th, and 11th.
The deadline for submitting your order is May 1st and you can pick up your t-shirts at the Mina Town Clerk’s Office at the Mina-Findley Lake Community Center after May 16th. For a fee, you can have the t-shirts sent directly to you. Information on the t-shirts including the order form and pricing is available at the QR scan code above or at this link:
LINK TO PURCHASE BICENTENNIAL SHIRTS

Did you know that Findley Lake & Mina Historical Society has a Facebook page?

Look for new articles and pictures during the Town Bicentennial!

FACEBOOK PAGE HERE

Interested in Playing Cornhole with Community Connections?

If anyone is interested in playing cornhole at the Community Center with a group from Community Connections please call our office at 716-769-2473.

Thank you!

Summer Recreation Program


Our summer recreation program will be beginning a week later than normal. It will run July 15 - August 8, 2024. Packets will be available in late May at the following: on line at CCS website, Dutch Village, Clymer Library and the Findley Lake Library.


More Info Coming

FINDLEY LAKE

WATERSHED FOUNDATION

I know you all have witnessed the weed harvester cleaning up all the weeds for us. That weed harvester is running 7 days a week in the summer so that we have clear waters for our boats. Did you know that costs the FLWF $48,000 per year to maintain? 



Join or renew today to help us maintain that much needed lake asset!  


MEMBERSHIP INFO HERE

Findley Lake Watershed Foundation Website Here

Hey bookworms! It's finally time for a new Coloring Contest for Earth Day! Stop in the library and pick up your coloring pages. Submissions are due April 20th by 11am! Winners will be announced by the end of that day during our Earth Day Celebration and Plantstravaganza!!

  • Get ready to rewind to the raddest decade at Alexander's! Join us for our epic '80s Night on Saturday, April 20th, starting at 5pm!
  • Strut your stuff and compete for the title of Best Dressed!
  • Indulge in throwback treats with our specialty 80s-inspired food and cocktail menu
  • Groove to classic 80s beats from Dj St1cky B


Check Facebook for more info here

Food Court will be set up in the Fire Hall with tables so you can enjoy your wine and eat some delicious food provided by Alexander's OTL and Compass Bar & Grille. Always something to grab at Twin Docks too!

WINE WALK TICKETS HERE
BEER CRAWL TICKETS HERE

Ever wonder what summer camp has to offer?

Join us for our FREE Camp Open House and

get a taste of all the fun!

We will have a fishing competition, kayaks and paddleboats, crafts, guided hikes, hayrides, S'More station, scavenger hunt, and free lunches for all!


Spread the word and bring a friend! Nobody should miss out on the chance of making life long memories at camp!


In person registration for all summer camps will be available as well.

MORE INFO CLICK HERE

Looking for a fun way to spice up your Thursday evenings? Look no further! Gather your friends and family for Game Night at Alexander's -- every Thursday night through the month of May. 5pm to close!

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


Every Thursday Evening through May, Game Night at Alexander's OTL 5:00PM to Close.


April 12 Peek'n Peak Bistro 210 Music with DJ Teets Magee 9:30PM-12:30AM


April 13 Town of Mina Public Meeting at 9AM with Barton & Loguidice Engineers, and Princeton Hydro riview final reports on DEC grants. Followed by meeting to discuss grant opportunities.


April 13 Peek'n Peak Bistro 210 Music with Doug Phillips Duo 9:30PM-12:30AM


April 18 Community Connections Composting with KellyMcDonald at 1PM. Meet outside the Community Center at the pavilion. RSVP 716-769-2473


April 18 Findley Lake Library Book Club 6-7PM

Join us for a discussion of April's book, My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite!


April 19 Community Connections BINGO at 1:00PM Reservations are required please call Christy at 716-769-2473 to reserve your spot.


April 19 Peek'n Peak Bistro 210 Music with DJ Felix 9:30PM-12:30AM


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

Meet at Gazebo at 9:00AM Bring gloves. Trash bags will be provided.

MORE INFO HERE


April 20 Findley Lake Library Earth Day Celebration 11AM-1PM. See flyer above.


April 20 Alexander's OTL '80's Night at 5PM


April 20 Peek'n Peak Bistro 210 Music with Doug Phillips Duo 9:30PM-12:30AM


April 25 Community Connections Meet Emily Edmunds, Sustanability Campaign Educator at 1PM. Discuss benefits of reducing our energy usage by eliminating energy waste. In partnership with FLAIR (Findley Lake Artists in Residence)


April 26 Findley Lake Church - Kids' Fun Night. Registration 4:45. 5-8PM Kids ages 4-12. See Flyer Above.


Last Weekend in April Paradise Bay Park opens for the Season.


April 26 Peek'n Peak Bistro 210 Music with DJ Felix 9:30PM-12:30AM


April 27 Findley Lake Library Garden Club 11AM-12PM


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.

Kick off the Bicentennial Celebration at 1PM.


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

https://www.thecampatfindley.com/spring-camp-clean-up


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

Facebook Event Here


April 27 Peek'n Peak Bistro 210 Music with Dual Identity 9:30PM-12:30AM


May 1 The Sharp Boutique opens with select hours

https://www.facebook.com/ShopTheSharpBoutique


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


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 Mother's Day Saturday Wine Walk 1-5PM

Wine Sampling, Vendors, Live Music with Dan Barney. Raffles.

FACEBOOK INFO WINE WALK LINK TO PURCHASE WINE WALK TICKETS HERE


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

MORE INFO HERE


May 25 The Camp at Findley Open House 10AM-2PM


May 26 Pine Junction Drafts & Crafts Festival

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

MORE INFO HERE


May 26 Bison Trace Luxury Camping Live Music with Bushan & The Magic Beans 6-9PM. Open to the Public. Food available for purchase. BYOB


May 28 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Ethan Foulk 7-9PM


June 4 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Tommy Link 7-9PM


June 8 Bison Trace Luxury Camping Live Music with Rick & The Roadside Rockers 6-9PM. Open to the public. Food available for purchase. BYOB


June 11 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Sarah Haggerty 7-9PM


June 15 Findley Lake Beer Crawl 1-5PM Registration at noon at the Gazebo on Main Street. 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 $25 if purchased before the event at link below or in Twin Docks or Our Own Candle Company. Tickets will be $30 the day of the event. Live music, 8 breweries. Ticket includes sampling and a commemorative mug. Music in town with Rankin & Schell 1-3PM; Derek Davis 3-5PM.

BUY TICKETS HERE FACEBOOK EVENT HERE


June 18 Alexaner's OTL Live Music with Matt Boland 7-9PM


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


June 25 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Brooke Surgener 7-9PM


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 29 Bison Trace Luxury Camping Live Music with SHADYSIDE 6-9PM. Open to the Public. Food available for purchase. BYOB


June 29 & 30 Free Fishing Days NY State.


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 2 Alexander's OTL Live Music with OsbornNash 7-9PM


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 6-9PM. Open to the Public. Food available for purchase. BYOB


July 6 19th Annual Race Around the Lake Findley Lake Nature Trails Network Details on their Facebook Page coming soon.


July 6 Bison Trace Luxury Campground Live Music with Miranda Wilcox 6-9PM. Open to the public. Food available for purchase. BYOB


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


July 9 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Mike and Marie 7-9PM


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


July 16 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Jesse James Weston 7-9PM


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


July 21-27 The Camp at Findley Family Bible Camp


July 23 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Honeybabe 7-9PM


July 27 Bison Trace Luxury Camping Live Music with Rankin & Schell 6-9PM. Open to the Public. Food available for purchase. BYOB


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 30 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Sarah Haggerty 7-9PM


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

Opening Acts: Garrett Owens and Chris Higbee. Check Pine Junction's Facebook page for hints!

EVENT INFO HERE BUY TICKETS HERE


August 6 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Tommy Link 7-9PM


August 9-11 Findley Lake's Bicentennial Celebration See banner above. More info coming.


August 10 Bison Trace Luxury Camping Live Music with Blues Beaters 6-9PM. Open to the public. Food available for purchase. BYOB


August 13 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Matthew Texter 7-9PM


August 17 Alexander's OTL Backyard BBQ with live music Osborn Nash 5-8PM


August 17 The Camp at Findley - Awake Music Fest


August 20 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Acoustics by Fudge 7-9PM


August 27 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Tyler McClain 7-9


August 30, 31 September 1 Findley Lake Harvest Festival

Findley Lake Library Annual Book Sale During Harvest Fest


September 3 Alexander's OTL Live Music with Ion Sky 7-9PM


September 7 Bison Trace Luxury Camping Live Music with Rankin & Schell 6-9PM. Open to the Public. Food available for purchase. BYOB


September 28 Free Fishing Day in NY State.


September 28 Bison Trace Luxury Camping Live Music with Duke Sherman 6-9PM. Open to the Public. Food Available for purchase. BYOB


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 11 Veterans Day Free Fishing Day in NY State


November 12 Alexander's OTL Celebrity Chef TBA


November 23 & 24 Secret Cubby's 11th Annual Vintage Christmas


November 30 Alexander's OTL 2nd Annual Turkey Trot


December 3 Alexander's OTL Christmas Trivia Night


December 7 & 8 Findley Lake Christmas Through the Village


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


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


Findley Lake Forward Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556008632813


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/

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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