Village Business Association

Association thrives from expansion, new seasonal events

by DICK RICH
President, Williamsville Business Association
Published in The Amherst Bee, Decem...

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Laurie Leous of Depew wins the Shopping Spree from Season In the Village

Santa greets WBA President Rich at the Water Mill

Both Trolley rides and Hay rides all part of Season In The Village

Santa with the kids at the Water Mill

Open House at the fire hall during Season In The Village

Carolers start off at the Water Mill

Shoppers strolling the Village during Saturdays Season In The Village

Village Artisans holiday window

Ercuria Salon all set for the holiday with Santa greeting customers

Hay rides at Water Mill during Seasons In the Village

Fun Fall fishing at Glen Falls. Is that a fish in the air he caught?

Happy Halloween from the Amherst Bee staff 2011

Mayor starts WBA Business Seminar at the Meeting House

Village's OktoberFest pumpkin weigh-off event

Mayor Brian Kulpa taps the keg to kick off Oktoberfest 2011

Kids love Hawk Creek live Eagles and puppets at Evening in the Village

Three different bands spread music during Evening in the Village

Wine tasting at Evening in the Village

WBA members share the fun at evening in the Village

Williamsville Fire Dept. honors 911 at Evening in the Village

Beautiful flowers along Main St. Brought to us by the Taste of Wmvs. event!

Weekly trolley displays our Corporate Sponsors. Thank them all!

Farmers and Artisans serving up tasty treats at the Market

Farmers Market has it all

Farmers Market has it all

WBA's booth at Farmer's Market promoting members

Model T at Classic Car show at the Railroad Station

Classic Cars at the Railroad Station in the Village

Sunday in the Park at the Taste of Williamsville

Everyone having fun at the Taste of Williamsville!

Sweet Jenny's mascot in the fun at the Taste!

Tasty foods served under the big tent at the Taste of Williamsville!

Camelot on Sunday at the Taste!

Tasty food and music at the Taste of Williamsville

200th celebration at the Water Mill!

200th celebration at the Water Mill!

Glen Park Art Festival 2011

Glen Park Art Festival 2011

Glen Park Art Festival 2011

Amherst Museum Dancers at the 200th Water Mill celebration!

Music On Main at Andersons Ice Cream, fun music outside!

Music On Main every Thursday night!

Music On Main free trolley rides every Thursday night!

Music On Main at the Irishman Pub

Williamsville firefighters train on their new ladder Truck 6

Muleskinner Antiques sets up for the Association's Sidwalk Sale

Ten Thousands Villages ready for the Sidewalk Sale

Maria from the Irishmans Pub works the Association booth at Farmers Market

Village Artisans open for the annual Association Sidewalk Sale

Opening Day at the Farmer's Market May 21, 2011

Music at the Farmer's Market every Saturday

Opening Day at the Farmer's Market

Elizabeth Ingold models at Sunday's Willamsville Week Accessory Show

Williamsville Week's Accessory Show is a big hit at the Village Meeting House

Sharon Daly of Snyder (center) wins our $250 Shopping Spree from the 2010 Seasons In the Village event. Presented by president Rich and chairwoman Joan Ess of Alexandia

Mulskinner Antiques wins the 2010 WBA Holiday Decorating award

Sweet Jenny's Ice Cream wins the WBA 2010 Holiday Decorating award

Williamsville East High School Carolers carol during Seasons In the Viilage Saturday event.

Santa stops by the Irishman Pub at the annual Seasons In the Village

Seasons In the Village event warm up in the Open House at the Williamsville Fire Dept. Sat. Dec. 4th.

Santa greets families at the Water Mill in Williamsville during the WBA Seasons in the Village event.

Lots of events in the Village of Williamsville this December 2010

Cat in the Hat in the Village during the festive Seasons in the Village event Sat. Nov 4 2010

Free holiday rides during the WBA Seasons in the Village event.

Village WBA members celebrate our 25th Birthday event Nov.17 2010

Maria Macpeek, Dick Rich, president, Joan Ess VP and Trey Measer cut the 25th WBA birthday cake at the party.

Brad & Carrie with kids as Candy Land in Village Halloween Parade

Halloween Parade 2010 in the Village

Halloween 2010 starts at the Bee!

Shoppers stroll the Village during "Evening In The Village".

The Village is "jumping" Saturday night at "Evening In the Village".

Fire Dept. pays tribute to 9/11 at "Evening in the Village" Saturday night.

Music rocked in the Village in "Evening in the Village" Saturday!

Adele Haas, Blue Ribbon Best Pie winner at the Taste with chairman Jeffery Voelkl

Everyone loves the Taste of Williamsville

Creekview Rest. serving up fun foods at the Taste

Tasty treats had by all at the Taste of Wmvs. in Camelot!

Bus. Assoc. booth at the Taste of Wmvs.

Al & Yulie chairpeople of the Taste judge the foods, fun time!

WBA member, Sweet Jenny's serving at the Village Art Festival

WBA member, the Irishman's Restaurant at the Village Art Festival.

Shots from the Village Art Festival in Glen Park.

WBA President Dick Rich welcomes art lovers to the Village Art Festival.

Jay at Jay's Hairgrounds on S. Cayuga St. posts his OPEN flag.

The Assocaition was in the Old Home Day Parade promoting the Village!

The House band sets up for the Thursday night concerts "Music On Main".

Music on Main at Sweet Jenny's, N. Ellicott and Main Street

"Music on Main" hosted "The House Band" at Rock Street.

Frank L. Wright loves the Village!

The Railroad Society on S. Long St. got their caboose Wednesday.

"Music On Main" every Thursday Night in the Village.

"Music On Main" here at the Irishman's Pub. Music every Thursday in the Village... a Summer event!!!

Annual Village event, 2010 Youth Street Hockey behind Village Hall.

Dickster's Dog served at Street Hockey youth event by Jean and Richard.

The Village's Farmers Market 2010

Music each week at the Farmer's Market in the Village

2010 Farmer's Market in the Village

Chris Duquin holds his May meeting talking about pros and cons of disoliving the Village.

The Village of Williamsville holds Earth Day events.

Residents take part in the Village's Earth Day events.

Village of Williamsville sponsors the annual Easter Egg Hunt 2010 on Island Park.

Village of Williamsville sponsors the annual Easter Egg Hunt 2010.

Munroe Chiropractic, 6035 Main St. near South High School wins 2nd place in decorating contest.

The magic of Santa at the Williamsville Water Mill during the holiday event.

Everyone loves the horses during the holiday event in the Village Sat. Dec. 5th.

All aboard for the free carriage ride during the WBA "Seasons In The Village" event Sat. Dec.5th

Everyone having fun making the best Ginger Bread house at the Irishman's Restaurant.

Ginger Bread making at it's best at the annual holiday event at the Irishman's Restaurant.

Children parade in the Village to the Halloween party.

Shopping in the Village, walk or bike - its all fun!

Tasty foods at the 2009 Taste of Williamsvile, Savor the Flavor.

Business Association members promote their business at the 10th annual Rotary Strawberry Festival with an auction.

1st Annual Youth Street Hockey in the Village. Thank you Village Youth Committee to organize!

Williamsville's Farmers Market Opening Day with a demonstration by Carvings for a Cause.

Williamsville Business Association's Farmers Market booth, members promoting the Village!

Village residents enjoy the 2009 Easter Egg Hunt on Island Park. Sponsored by the Village Youth Committee.

Glen Falls in Glen Park, Winter 2009

The Village Museum is inside the Village Meeting House on Main Street, near Mill Street. Trace our Village in the Museum.

The Village Historical Museum is on the second floor of the Village Meeting House.

Prosit Restaurant, 5428 Main Street, at California Dr. has won the Association's 2008 Holiday Decorating "Best Building" award.

Carolers from Williamsville East High School walked the Village during the "Seasons in the Village" Saturday Dec. 6th event.

Carolers sing outside of Village businesses during the "Seasons in the Village event".

Ten Thousands Village store hosts carolers during the "Seasons in the Village".

Santa stops by the Water Mill for photos during "Evening in the Village" 2008 event.

A family strolls Glen Park near Glen falls with ducks in the pond on a sunny fall day in the Village.

Glen Park falls on a sunny fall day in the Village.

Vern Stein's art gallery has two Carvings For A Cause statues.

Truck load of Carvings For A Cause statues are delivered to the Village for their winter home.

Carving For A Cause delivers to Muleskinner Antique. Debbie Griffin chaired the delivery of 10 statues to the Village for their winter home.

The 2nd annual Williamsville Blues, Cruise & Music event in teh Village. Photos by Dan Chase.

Shoppers stroll the Village during the 2008 "Evening in the Village"

2008 "Best Pie" winner, Madisen P. of Williamsville at the 2008 Taste of Williamsville

The 2008 Walk the Village's open day event was at the Williamsville Farmer's Market Sat. May 31st.

2008 Memorial Day Parade. Who is that guy driving the fire truck?

Opening day at the Farmer's Market.

Eveyone is at the opening day at the Farmer's Market.

Maureen's In The Village, 5461 Main St. at Los Robles St. won the 2007 "Best Non Traditional" Holiday window.

Muleskinner Antique, 5548 Main St. at Rock St. won the "Most Original" Holiday window decorating contest.

Prosit Restaurant, 5428 Main Street decorated for the Holidays.

Santa with Dan Chase's grandchildren at the annual Holiday Walk in the Village, Sat. Dec. 1st, 2007.

The picture of the annual Holiday Walk in the Village of Williamsville... Camelot!

Hayrides were the new event free during the festive Holiday Walk in the Village.

Annette Lignos is presented $500 shopping spree in Villa Bucks for being the grand prize winner at the 2007 Evening In The Village event by co-chair Debbie Griffin at Muleskinner Antiques.

The Walk the Villages "walk" in the Village, September 2007

Walk the Village hosted a group "Walk" in the Village, September 2007

Friends join in the fun at the annual "Evening in the Village", September 8, 2007".

Muleskinner Autiques store has a unique guest, the Silver Man, delights the shopper during the "Evening in the Village 2007".

The Village restaurant, the Eagle House, demostrates selective wines for the families at the annual "Evening in the Village 2007".

Member merchants show off their services and give-away treats at the annual "Evening in the Village"

Williamsville Fire Department participate in the "Evening in the Village" with their Fire Prevention Open House.

The Business Association takes charge! Cleaning up Main Street was the effort of many members and the Mayor Saturday September 8, 2007.

The Williamsville Business Association sponsors the popular "Evening in the Village" 2007 event.

Lunch time is a real treat during the 2007 Taste of Williamsville.

Kids and adults love the clown and all the activities at the 2007 Taste of Williamsville

Village Garden Walk 2007

Village Sidewalk Sale 2007

Main Street in the Village at the Eagle House Restaurant.

Village Sidewalk Sale 2007

2007 Walk the Village Opening Day event at the Williamsville Farmer's Market, Saturday, June 9, 2007.

Openning Day, June 2 at the Farmer's Market, Williamsville Water Mill. Every Saturday now til October 27, 2007.

Large crowd at the opening day at the Farmer's Market at the Mill!

Farmer's Market at the Williamsville Water Mill in the Village of Williamsville

Winner Cherie O'Donoghue won the $500 Shopping Spree in the annual "Season In The Village" Holiday Walk. Joan Ess (right) of Alexandra, Walker Center, chairperson of the Walk presented the "Villa Buck's".

Santa joins the Williamsville Fire Department greeting neighbors in the Village this holiday season.

Good cheer was in the air at the annual Williamsville Business Association 2006 Holiday Party.

Santa is ready at the Holiday Walk in the Village. The Williamsville historic water mill was the back drop for the annual Holiday Walk.

Williamsville East High School strolled along Main Street in the Village during the annual Holiday Walk 2006.

The 2006 Holiday Walk brought out over 50 Williamsville East High School students to carol along Main Street. Stopping here at HSBC Bank to sing the holiday tunes.

Williamsville Fire Department demonstrates auto extrication during their "Open House" during the "Evening in the Village" event, Saturday September 9th.

Carriage rides for everyone at the annual Village WinterFest 2006 in Glen Park. Fun had by all!

Santa and Scrooge at the fire hall during the annual Village Holiday Walk Sat. Dec. 10th

Everyone get into the fun at the fire hall for the Holiday Walk. The fire department was open for a fire prevention display and free Santa photos sponsored by the Williamsville Business Association

Great photo, great site in the Village! Glen Falls is beautiful every season. Stroll Glen Park either off Main Street at Ellicott Creek or Glen Avenue. P.S. Also fun kids snow sledding in the park!

Scrooge has fun on the Holiday Trolley during the annual 2004 Holiday Walk.

Holiday lighting along Main Street 2003

Holiday lighting along Main Street 2003

The Village Youth Board's Holiday caroling, tree lighting and bonfire, Sunday Dec. 14. Village residents joined a fun winter night singing carols, enjoying the holidays with their families.

Stroll through Glen Park, see the famous Glen Falls. Enjoy the many parks in the Village.

 

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