Snowsnake
Traditional Snowsnake Game to Be Held in Western New York Community of Salamanca
~First Public Demonstration of Centuries Old Game to Be Held in Years~
A Snowsnake competition to see who can throw a snowsnake (a six-foot long specially prepared wooden stick) the furthest… at speeds that can reach over 100 miles an hour along a quarter-mile snow track, will be held on February 27 (Saturday) and 28 (Sunday) in this Western New York community.
The event, which begins each day at 11 a.m. adjacent to the Salamanca Rail Museum, is a rare public demonstration of an traditional sport that was used over the centuries by the First Nations people to sharpen their hunting skills. The competition is being called by the Onoville Team, sponsored by the OHI:YO’ GA:WA:SA’ Booster Club, with 12-14 teams from Western New York and Southern Ontario expected to participate.
“This is the first time in years the public will be able to see this sport,” said Chris Jimerson. This event is pretty exciting when you think that they’re going to be throwing these snowsnakes along a track that’s the length of four football fields. There will be both adults and kids competing and there will be Seneca Nation representatives on hand to answer any questions visitors have about the sport. And there will be food and refreshments available. All in all it promises to be a unique experience for kids and adults alike.
Psychic Readings Weekend
Will the New Year bring a new job, lover, or other excitement to you life? Find out at the annual Psychic Readings Weekend. Come to this enlightening event at the Historic Dudley Hotel the first weekend in March. Choose from Spiritualists, Mediums, Psychics, Palm Readers, Tarot Masters or Spiritual Writer. salamancachamber.org
Silver Bells Theater Performance
MusicMakers will be performing an array of Christmas tunes at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater. The group will be honoring Salamanca native and Oscar-Winning songwriter Ray Evans, for whom the theater is named, including “To Each His Own,” Golden Earrings,” “Buttons and Bows,” “Mona Lisa,” and “Silver Bells.” Tickets are $10, $8 seniors and children under 12 are free.
Silver Bells Theater Performance
Enchanté Cabaret, a professional Dinner Theatre company, will be performing a special Christmas performance at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater in Salamanca at 7 p.m. This touring show has captured the hearts and imaginations of its audience members with their original scripts, incomparable vocal talent and attention to client needs. Tickets are $10, $8 seniors and children under 12 are free.
Silver Bells Holiday Craft Show
Experience the magnificent and unique shopping at the many art & craft vendor booths found at Prospect Elementary School from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. This event will provide you the opportunity to find that speical Christmas gift for your loved ones. Bring the children down to visit Santa Claus who will be Ho Ho-ing his way to the craft show.
Pyshic Readings
The Psychic Readings will be held at the Historic Dudley Hotel, located at 132 Main Street, Salamanca, Nov. 6-8. The hours are Friday 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. To make an appointment for your favorite medium or spiritualist, contact Jane Paskuly at 716-353-2592. Walk-ins will be welcomed if times are available. Come and hear all about your future!
32ND ANNUAL FALLING LEAVES FESTIVAL
This year Salamanca is celebrating its 32nd Annual Falling Leaves Festival. In late1975, members of various Salamanca fraternal and service organizations were concerned that civic pride was declining and decided to form a committee to rectify the situation, so Paul D. Formica, with his wife Sandra, formed a committee which was called the Salamanca Positive Action Committee (SPAC). The mission was to develop ideas to restore civic pride, improve the look of Main Street and attract new businesses to the area. One of the ideas the SPAC discussed was holding a festival in the fall, which became known as the Falling Leaves Festival.
The first Falling Leaves Festival was created and produced September 30-October 3, 1976 and was held in multiple locations; food concessions and entertainment were in Jefferson Street Park, art & craft and civic vendors were located at old City Hall and in the Mall, and a dance was held right in the middle of Jefferson Street. Through the years, the festival has taken on different shapes and colors. Rosie Hoag, who was President of the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber in the early 1990’s, recalls that, “People worked hard all year long to put on the festival and that’s what accounted for its success.” SPAC organized the event for its first seven years and then turned it over to the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce. In the early 1990’s, the City of Salamanca managed the festival until it was again turned back over to the Chamber, which is still managing the event today. The Chamber is confident that this year’s festivities will be as spectacular and memorable and the first year was.
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Welcome to the Chamber!
Thanks for visiting the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce’s blog! We have lots of info about the Chamber on our website, www.salamancachamber.org – or you can stop in our office when you visit Salamanca! Be on the lookout for lots more information coming soon, especially about our 1st Annual Allegany River Fest, taking place July 10-12, 2009. Country music stars Heartland and Sean Patrick McGraw will be performing, there will be a greatly entertaining race on the Allegheny River called The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta (that anyone can participate in!), lacrosse and softball tournaments, and lots more country-western themed food, fun and entertainment. Check again soon for more details!
-Lindsay, Member Services Coordinator
