Here are the Community Events Scheduled for April.
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Elmira Jackals Hockey
ECHL Home Game Schedule April 2 VS. Trenton Devils April 5 VS. Wheeling Nailers First Arena, Elmira, NY (607)734-PUCK www.firstarena.com Radisson Hotel Corning April Events!
April 5-7
Come watch the games on our widescreen HD TV in the Steuben Bar. Enjoy a beer and slice of pizza for $5.00 Spring Fling Brunch, April 27th 11am – 2pm Enjoy a Spring Fling Outing at the Radisson Hotel Corning for Sunday Brunch on April 27th. Enjoy all of the traditional breakfast favorites, along with some Spring items including a carving station and desserts!! Adults - $26.95; Children 6-12 - $13.50; 5 & Under FREE! Reservations recommended. Steuben Bar Entertainment: March 28, Dino Losito Trio, 8pm - 11pm April 4, Top Shelf, 6pm – 9pm April 11, Rock-It Science, 8pm - 11pm April 18, Acoustic Pawnshop, 8pm - 11pm April 25, Virgil Cain, 8pm - 11pm
May 2, Lucky Ducks, 8pm - 11pm Radisson Hotel Corning 125 Denison Parkway East, Corning 607-962-5000
www.radisson.com/corningny April 2008
Arnot Mall Feature Events April 5-6 Woodhull Raceway Car Show - Mall Wide - Mall Hours N-Trak Model Train Display - Located across from Deb Shop April 8 Blood Pressure Screening - Olympia Court, 8-9:30 AM April 11-13 Sportsman/Outdoor/Go-Kart Show - Mall Wide - Mall Hours April 11-12 Birds of Prey/Animal Awareness Program Presentation - Friday, Center Court, 5 PM / Saturday, Center Court, 3 PM April 12-13 N-Trak Model Train Display - Located across from Deb Shop April 18 Community Awareness Fair Surrounding Center Court, 10 AM to 7 PM April 19-20 Chemung Speedrome Car Show - Mall Wide - Mall Hours April 22 Blood Pressure Screening - Olympia Court, 8-9:30 AM April 25-26 Senior Art Guild - Center Court - Mall Hours April 25-27 Sportscards & Collectibles - Surrounding Center Court - Mall Hours April 28 - May 4 Elmira City School District Art Show - Mall Wide - Mall Hours Stop Searching & Start Shopping... MALL HOURS: Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 9:00 PM Friday- Saturday 10 AM - 9:30 PM • Sundays 11 AM - 6 PM www.arnotmall.com Ongoing Every Weekend!
Glider Rides 10am - 6pm Weather Permitting Harris Hill Soaring Center Horseheads, NY No appointments are taken; just drop in- first come, first served basis! Come and enjoy the flight of your life! (607) 796-2988 www.harrishillsoaring.org Ongoing
Arnot Ogden Medical Center Education Schedule The center offers a wide variety of affordable classes on helpful and healthful subjects. To see the current schedule, go to the Events page on their website at http://arnothealth.org/index.asp?pageId=59 Ongoing St. Joseph's Hospital Event Schedule The hospital offers a wide variety of affordable classes on helpful and healthful subjects. To see their current schedule, go to the Calendar of Events page on their website at http://www.stjosephs.org/CalendarofEventsMainPage.asp Ongoing
The Red Cross Class Schedule For a complete listing of scheduled courses, please visit The Sullivan Trail Chapter's website at http://www.redcrosselmira.org/classes.htm 911 Stowell St., Elmira, NY (607)734-3317 Through April 13,2008
Seneca Lake Wine Trail presents Polar Passport Visit the Trail during the best time of the year; the off season! Valid at 24 participating wineries. Only $10 plus tax! www.senecalakewine.com Through April 18
Corning Community College hosts Figure Drawings by Brian Porter and Sculptures by William Underhill Atrium Gallery 2nd Floor Administration Building, Spencer Hill Campus Gallery Hours Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm (607)962-9297 www.corning-cc.edu Through April 28 Across the Polar Sea: With Robert E. Peary on the North Pole Expedition In 1908, Peary made one last attempt to find the North Pole. Among the men accompanying him were Donald B. MacMillan and Elmira native Ross Marvin. During the expedition MacMillan took over 200 photographs.Using a selection of hand tinted lantern slides and excerpts from MacMillan’s journal and lecture notes; Across the Polar Sea follows the expedition from the departure from New York in the summer of 1908 through its return in the fall of 1909. CVHM will be supplementing this exhibit with artifacts relating to Ross Marvin and his two expeditions with Peary. Chemung Valley History Museum 415 East Water Street, Elmira (607)734-4167 www.chemungvalleymuseum.org Through May 4
The Civil War Exhibit “Soldiers of the Southern Tier: From Service to Veteran Organizations” Open daily from 10-4 This exhibit focuses on the stories of local soldiers and their service during and after the Civil War, along with arms, equipment, and personal effects. Glenn H. Curtiss Museum 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.00 for seniors 65 and older, and $4.50 for students 7-18. Children 6 and under are free. Group rates are available for 10 or more.
607-569-2160 www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org Through May 18
Go Wild for Spring Birds! Spring Field Ornithology Course on Birds and Habitat In addition to Sapsucker Woods and other local birding hot spots, the class offers trips to Derby Hill on the southern end of Lake Ontario for hawk-watching and to Braddock Bay near Rochester for a session on bird banding. Day trips include visits to Derby Hill on the southern end of Lake Ontario to do a little hawk-watching and to Braddock Bay near Rochester. Overnight field trips are planned for the always-popular Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge at the north end of Cayuga Lake and the Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey, with other stops in the Cape May area. The cost is $150 for lectures, $150 for the field trips, or $290 for both sections. An additional fee is required for the overnight trips. Call 607-254-2452 to sign up (outside Ithaca, 800-843-2473). You can find out more about the course schedule or sign up via the Lab’s secure server by visiting the Spring Field Ornithology web site at www.birds.cornell.edu/sfo. Through May 25
Annual Finger Lakes Boating Museum Exhibit Featuring boats made in the 19th and 20th centuries by Skaneateles boat builders. Glenn H. Curtiss Museum 8419 State Route 54 Hammondsport, NY Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.00 for seniors 65 and older, and $4.50 for students 7-18. Children 6 and under are free. Group rates are available for 10 or more. (607)569-2160 www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org April 1 through April 28
Community Arts of Elmira presents Baby Animals A People's Choice Art Show 6:00pm Reception on the 1st of the month A monthly themed art show open to all artists! Simply submit your piece with $5 fee. Entries must fit in with monthly theme, be exhibition ready and suitable for family viewing. Langdon-Pratt Mansion 413 Lake St., Elmira (607)846-2418 April 2
Clemens Center School Time Series presents Stone Soup Notre Dame High School Elmira, NY 800-724-0159 www.clemenscenter.com April 3 - 4
Clemens Center School Time Series presents The Adventures of Huck and Tom Notre Dame High School Elmira, NY 800-724-0159 www.clemenscenter.com April 3 - 25
The ARTS of the Southern Finger Lakes presents 2008 Elmira College Student Small Works Exhibition Exhibit Reception on Thursday, April 3, 5:00 - 7:00 pm The Gallery @ The ARTS 32 West Market Street, Corning For more information please call The ARTS 607.962.5871 x 223. www.earts.org April 4
The Chemung County Historical Society and The Junior Curators of Broadway Elementary present "Wow, We’re Back in 1800 and We Were Just in 2008: Southport Schools from 1800 to 2008" Opening Reception 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Chemung Valley History Museum 415 E. Water Street, Elmira www.chemungvalleymuseum.org April 4 - 6
Corning NY Glass Sale All the glass in Corning, NY is on sale! Special discounts on glass all weekend long at GAffer District shops and in the GlassMarket. GlassMarket hours 9:00am - 5:30pm daily. Corning Museum of Glass One Museum Way, Corning, NY 800.723.9156 www.cmog.org April 5
Glass Pendant Making 1pm-3pm Bring a friend and spend a fun afternoon creating your own glass pendant. We will be having a short presentation then you will be given the opporutnity to make 2 pendants. $10 for 2 pendants, $5 more for each additional. RSVP (607) 732-6060 Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum 443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com April 5
Clemens Center Fiddlin' Around Series presents Christine Lavin Mandeville Hall Clemens Center, Elmira, NY 800-724-0159 www.clemenscenter.com April 9
Keuka College ASAP at AOMC Info Session 4pm - 6pm Arnot Ogden Medical Center Earn your Bachelor's or Master's degree at AOMC! Attend an information session to learn more about the Accelerated Studies for Adults Program (ASAP) through Keuka College. Call 1- 866-255-3852 to speak with the Southern Tier Admissions Counselor. Free! www.keuka.edu-college.info April 10
The Sullivan Trail Chapter of The Red Cross hosts "Hometown Heroes Recognition Breakfast" 7:30 am - 9:00 am Holiday Inn Riverview 760 East Water Street, Elmira For more information or to attend this breakfast, please contact The Sullivan Trail Chapter at (607) 734.3317. www.redcrosselmira.org April 12
Making Recycled Paper 2:30-3:30pm Have fun learning all about nature's recyclers and making recycled paper. You will get to make and take home some of your own hand-made recycled paper. All Ages. Free. Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum 443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com April 12
Corning Community College hosts Cool Kids "Wildlife Encounters" 10 am Main Dining Room, Commons Building Not only the most unique primates and four-legged friends you've ever seen in a wildlife show, but this time- we're bringing our friendly endangered species including binutrons, flying squirrrels, fennec foxes, kinkjous, sugar gliders, rain forest friends, reptiles, and more! For information contact Nancy Agan (607) 962-9507 www.corning-cc.edu April 12 - 20
Spring Break Activities Get inspired by Ancient Rome, submit designs for objects to be made in glass,try your hand at making your own glass,explore the galleries with Hidden Treasure Tours and experience hands on learning with glass activity carts! Corning Museum of Glass One Museum Way, Corning, NY 800.732.6845 www.cmog.org April 14 - 18
Spring Break Camp 14th: Amazing Anthropods 15th: Fanatastic Fish and Frogs 16th: Radical Reptiles 17th: Nature Explorers & Mammals 18th: Beautiful Birds Cost is $25/per camp or $100 for the week for Members! Non-Members, please pay an additional $40 Membership fee. Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum April 14
Valley Folk Concert Joe Crookston & Pat Wictor 7:30 pm $10 Admission at the door! Rural Research Labs In The Carriage House 254 Baldwin Street, Elmira www.valleyfolk.org April 15
Corning Community College hosts 50th Anniversary Film and Food Festival The Truman Show 6 pm Come join us throughout the year for movies that reflect our 50 year history, hosted by current and retired faculty members! Palace Theatre 17 West Market Street, Corning (607)962-9245 www.corning-cc.edu April 17
Let's Explore the Arctic! 10:30 am - Noon A special family program where participants will get a special tour of the exhibit Across the Polar Sea: With Robert E. Peary on the North Pole Expedition and discover what life is like in the Arctic through hands-on activities. Free and open to the public! Chemung Valley History Museum 415 East Water Street, Elmira (607)734-4167 www.chemungvalleymuseum.org April 19
Bluebird Hike 9:30am-11am Join Tanglewood's Executive Director Elaine Farwell for an early morning of blue bird, fun, and adventure. Meet here at Tanglewood. All Ages! Free. Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum 443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com April 21-29
Corning Community College Earth Week Events! April 21: Green Polymers for Manufactured Goods, Noon - 1pm. April 22: Earth Day Fair, Noon - 2pm with environmentally friendly organizations. April 23: Winter Lettuce- Clean, Green Techonology, Noon - 1pm April 24: Remake a Tee: T-shirt Refashioning Workshop, Noon - 1pm April 25: Green Jobs in Upstate NY and Beyond, Noon - 1pm April 29: Solar Energy Forum, 12:30 - 2:00 pm. Spencer Hill Campus, Corning For more information, contact Donna Moore Powers at (607)962.9375 www.corning-cc.edu April 23
The Seekers Lunch! Are you a seeker? Do you have questions? Do you just want a place to talk about spiritual, religious, or other matters? 12:10—12:50 pm Bring your lunch, we’ll provide the beverages. The Park Church 208 W. Gray Street, Elmira For more information, please call (607)733-9104 April 25
Clemens Center Fiddlin' Around Series presents Keith Knight Mandeville Hall Clemens Center, Elmira, NY 800-724-0159 www.clemenscenter.com April 25
RURAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES (RRL)Presents
No Label Friday Tom Brown
8:00 p.m.
April 25 through May 31
Corning Community College hosts Annual Student Art Exhibit Regular Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm Reception on April 25 from 4pm - 6pm The Art Department’s academic year culminates in our annual exhibit showcasing the best work of many talented students in photography, ceramics, drawing, painting, 2-D and 3-D design, graphic design, filmmaking, digital art, and other media. Atrium Gallery, 2nd floor of Administrative Building Spencer Hill Main Campus, Corning For more information about the Atrium Gallery or upcoming events, please contact David Higgins at (607) 962-9297. www.corning-cc.edu April 26
Earthday All Day! 10am-4pm 10-Noon: Litter Pick-Up @ Tanglewood Gleason Meadows 11:30-1:00: PB & J Lunch (the efficiency of PBJ vs. other foods) and Recyclable Crafts and Fun in auditorium. Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum 443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com April 26
Clemens Center Magic and Mystery Series presents The Great Kaplan Mandeville Hall Clemens Center, Elmira, NY 800-724-0159 www.clemenscenter.com April 26
Didgeridoo Class 1:00-4:00:Learn all about didgeridoo's an Australian aboriginal instrument. Then you will make and take home your very own. Fee $15 RSVP 732-6060
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum 443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com Through May 17, 2008
RURAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES (RRL)Presents Republic, Monsters and About . . . Gallery Hours: Saturdays, Noon – 4:00 P.M. Reception on Saturday, April 26 from 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. Free and Open to the Public! Rural Research Labs @ the Arnot Art Museum 254 Baldwin Street, Elmira, NY www.ruralresearchlabs.com April 26
Junior League of Greater Elmira-Corning Hosts An Evening In Monte Carlo! 6 pm to 10 pm At the Elmira Country Club Featuring a night of casino games, great food, auctions, raffles, and fun, This event will benefit all the League’s charitable work and its community grants. The League will announce the recipient of the annual Community Grant. Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 1 at The Bargain Hut or through League members. For further information including sponsorship opportunities, donations, and other event information, please contact the Junior League of Greater Elmira-Corning Fundraising Chairs Mary Rogers or Shelby Kotch at www.fundraising@juniorleague-gec.org. April 26 & 27
Seneca Lake Wine Trail Spring Wine & Cheese Weekend Event Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday Noon - 5pm A terrific opportunity to sample an incredible variety of combinations! Tickets go on sale December 3, 2007! Only $25 per person. Designated Driver tickets $18. Tickets are limited! www.senecalakewine.com April 26 & 27
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Wine & Herb Festival Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday Noon - 6pm Celebrate spring with herb prepared delicacies paired with fine wines! Advance Tickets $35/single, $50/couple. Designated Driver $30/single, $45/couple. Tickets may be purchased at any Wegmans store through their That's the Ticket Program at their Customer Service Desk! www.cayugawinetrail.com April 27
Families Explore: Ancient Rome Filled with music, dance, crafts, food and more, these events examine what life was like in the cultures and times in which many objects in the collection were made. Corning Museum of Glass One Museum Way, Corning, NY 800.732.6845 www.cmog.org April 29 through May 8
Student Art Show Opening Reception on the 29th from 5 pm - 8 pm See the extraordinary artistic talents of more than 1,000 students from area schools! Corning Museum of Glass One Museum Way, Corning, NY 800.732.6845 www.cmog.org |
