Christmas in Ellicottville
(10/31/2008) By Gerlind Dubey

The “Christmas in Ellicottville” celebration begins on Friday, November 28th, and runs through November 30, followed by Ellicottville’s Annual Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 6th. When the village comes to life in white Christmas lights , you will find Ellicottville dressed in its finest Holiday cloak setting the stage for busy shoppers and children alike. A weekend schedule of events, sales and some very exciting new and traditional favorites are slated for this very special beginning to the Holiday Season.

ON BOARD FOR 2008

Plans are in progress for an exciting new concept; The Ski Shops of Ellicottville along with Holiday Valley’s Snow Sports coordinator Pat Morgan are attempting to put on their 1ST annual snowboard/ snow sports season kick off event by bringing the slopes to the village. The event is the Ellicottville Rail Contest happening Saturday, Nov 29, in the heart of the village on Jefferson St.

Though there are underlying factors to finalize, both the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Ellicottville have given their approval and support for this new and exciting event.
Weather permitting Holiday Valley will be making snow for the event and Northup’s Construction will truck the snow into the heart of the village on Jefferson St.

Hundreds of visitors, and shoppers will be treated to professional and local amateur snowboarders performing challenging tricks on an impressive snow and rail setup provided by HolidayValley, - right in the middle of the village.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of November the Ski Shops of Ellicottville are offering free ski and boarding clinics. On Saturday at 12 noon the Red Door Ski Shop will “Kids clothing and layering for Warmth” at 1 pm the BoardRoom at Alpine Si and Sow Board Rental will present a one hour clinic on “Snow Boarding.” At 2pm it’s back to the village where the City Garage will give host “Tele-Skiing”. And at 3 pm Dekdebrun’s will address Women’s special Need in Snow Sports.” To be repeated on Sunday with in different time slots.. Along with these informative clinics, participants will be given a passport at the first clinic each day. Anyone who attends all 4 clinics each day will qualify for a drawing that will entitle five winners to a 100.00 gift certificate.

Don’t miss the classic production of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS – a cast of local singing voices, including Liam O’Rourke as Amahl, Ellicottville Town Supervisor John Burrell, Red Doors manager Liz Boberg and Special –E-Fects own James Gill rehearse weekly to bring us this classic Christmas Opera- The one hour Christmas Classic musical promises to spread good will and cheer. Take a break from the Holiday stress to enjoy the true meaning of the Holidays on Sunday November 30 AT 2;00 all denominations are welcome at The Holy Name of Mary Church in the Village of Ellicottville

A visual you won’t want to miss is the ever popular REIN-DOG PARADE - Dog Lover MJ Brown coordinator of the event has added a new facet to the parade by inviting the WNY Newfoundland Club to join the parade adding a slew of mans best friend to the parade. All people friendly puppies in festive headgear are invited to strut and cavort on Washington Street with their owners in tow..