Here are the Community Events Scheduled for June.
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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 Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend Eldridge Park Carousel Fridays 5pm - 9pm Saturdays Noon - 9pm Sundays Noon - 5pm $1 per person How many times will you ride? (607)732-8440 www.ci.elmira.ny.us/dps/park_eldridgecarousel.html 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 June 15 “Adventures in the Cinema” Exhibit Monday through Saturday from 9-5 Sunday from 10-5 Featuring props and costumes from the first three Indiana Jones movies and the Young Indiana Jones television shows!The exhibit, which also features props and costumes from The Mummy (1999), The Mummy Returns (2001), Sahara (2005), Secret of the Incas (1954), and the Road to Morocco (1942). Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.00 for seniors 65 and older, and $4.50 for ages 7-18. Children 6 and under are free. Group rates are available for 10 or more. 607-569-2160. Glenn H. Curtiss Museum of Early Aviation and Local History 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport, NY www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org Through August 31
Seneca Lake Wine Trail A Riesling to Visit Passport Armed with this little booklet, the Passport enables wine enthusiasts to enjoy a free flight of wines at each of the participating wineries! Passports go on sale April 1, 2008! Only $12 plus tax per person. www.senecalakewine.com Through September 1
Yosemite 1938: On the Trail with Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keefe from the National Museum of Wildlife Art Special Exhibition Galleries Opening Reception: June 5, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Reservations preferred, Members FREE, Not-Yet-Members $6.50 Rockwell Museum of Western Art 111 Cedar Street, Corning (607) 974.2810 www.rockwellmuseum.org Anthony’s Grill Happenings!
Karaoke Every Thursday Night 9 pm - 1 am No Cover Charge June 7 -Wendy Owens & Renegade - $3.00 Cover June 14 -Gerry Brown Band - $3.00 Cover June 21 -Captain Jack - $3.00 Cover June 28 -Strait Lace - $3.00 Cover (Must be 21 or older to enter all events) Holiday Inn Riverview, Downtown Elmira www.fingerlakeshotels.com 6th Annual Brand Park Summer Concerts
Maple Avenue in Elmira on Sundays from 3pm - 5pm Sponsored by Elmira Savings Bank, Brand Park Beautification Committee and YMCA! June 22 Joe Cavallaro Dixieland Band June 29 George Kaye Band July 6 Classics July 13 Starlights July 20 Polka Magic July 27 Lucky Ducks Aug 3 Rock-A-Billy-Rays Aug 10 Prism Aug 17 White Aug 24 Olde Tyme Summer Festival 10am - 5pm Antiques, Classic Car Show, Crafts, Displays and MORE! Brian Hyland Irish Music 11 am - 2pm and Seing Street 2pm - 5pm! Aug 31 Sgro Brothers Chemung County Farmer’s Markets
Big Flats Farmers’ Market Mondays (June 2-September 29) 3-6 PM In the Community Park at the intersection of Route 352 and Winters Road. Call the village of Big Flats 607-562-8443 for more information. - - -
Southport Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays (early June through October) 3-6 PM In Chapel Park on Personius Road in Pine City. Call the town of Southport 607-732-1410 for more information. - - -
Wisner Market
Thursdays (June 5-September 25) 10 AM-2 PM In Wisner Park, Main and W. Church Sts., Elmira. Call Elmira Downtown Development 607-734-0341 for more information. - - -
EastSide Market Fridays (June 13-October 17) 3-6 PM On the west lawn of the Holiday Inn Riverview-Elmira, E. Water St., Elmira. Call Cornell Cooperative Extension 607-734-4453 for more information. - - -
Horseheads Farmers’ Market Saturdays (May 31-September 27) 10 AM-2 PM In Teal Park, corner of S. Main and Steuben Sts., Horseheads. Call the village of Horseheads 607-739-5691 for more information. SUMMER STAGE AT ELDRIDGE PARK! Summer 2008 Musical Entertainment Free admission! June 1 The Brass Works 2:30-4 p.m. June 6 Steve Southworth and the Rockabilly Rays 6-9 p.m. June 7 Gray Matters 6-9 p.m. June 13 Upstate Funk Machine 6-9 June 14 Warthogs Dragonfest Band - "The Cats" 5-9 p.m. June 20 Steve Southworth and the Rockabilly Rays 6-9 p.m. June 21 Rock Celebration (4 bands) 12 noon - 8 p.m. June 27 Lucky Ducks 6-9 p.m. June 28 Aaron Kelly THEME NIGHT 6-9 p.m. MOVIE: "Bee Movie" - approx. 9:15 p.m. Arnot Mall Feature Events
June 6: Job Fair,Surrounding Center Court 10 AM to 6 PM June 7: Twin Tiers Idol Auditions,12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM June 10: Blood Pressure Screening,Olympia Court, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM June 10: Twin Tiers Idol Auditions,4:00 PM to 7:00 PM June 15: Father’s Day,Sports Car Club of America Races June 16: Twin Tiers Idol Call Back,Final Auditions, 6:00 PM June 17: National Dairy Month Event June 20-22: Sports Cards & Collectibles, Mall Hours June 24: Blood Pressure Screening,8:00 AM to 9:30 AM June 25: Twin Tiers Idol Week #1,Guest Performance by Jana Losey,Center Court – 6:30 PM June 27-29:Senior Art Guild,Center Court – Mall Hours www.ArnotMall.com June 1 through June 28
Community Arts of Elmira presents Patriotic 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 June 6
Chemung River Walks and Talks Chemung River and You 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join Scott Rodbaugh, from the DEC, and Jim Pfiffer for a discussion about the river. We will begin at the Chemung Valley History Museum and walk to a point along the Chemung River. The River Walk and Talk is free and will last one hour. Space is limited to 20 people, please call 734-4167 to make reservations. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a lunch and portable chair, if desired. Chemung Valley History Museum 415 E. Water Street, Elmira www.chemungvalleymuseum.org June 6
Sweepstakes and Gala Holy Family School System (of Elmira) This spectacular event is limited to just 400 tickets - sold in advance only. Your $100 ticket will allow two people to enjoy a full evening of gourmet food, open bar and many, many chances to win Cash Prizes. The prize pool includes: $10,000, $1,000., $500 and Six Prizes of $250. each. There are also dozens of Door Prizes from local businesses. For a ticket application, please call the Holy Family Development Office at 734-6339 or stop in any Holy Family School Office. Held at the Elmira College Campus Center June 6 - 7, 2008
American Cancer Society of Chemung County Relay For Life 7:00pm - 7:00am The First Arena 155 N. Main Street, Elmira, NY Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Contact: Louise McIntosh @ Louise.McIntosh@cancer.org
For more information call 1-800-ACS-2345 June 6 - 8
Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Watkins Glen International (866)461-RACE www.TheGlen.com June 7
Food Bank of the Southern Tier 2nd Annual Children's Hunger Walk Registration 9 am - 10 am Walk Begins 10 am Grove Street Launch Site Chemung River, Elmira This year's event will take place in conjunction with River Fest 2008 so come out for two great events at one location! Contact Meghan Parsons at (607)796-6061 x23 for more information. www.foodbankst.org June 7
Elmira River Fest 2008 11 mile community paddle ending at a grand festival with food, bands, vendors, demonstrations and activities for all ages! Contact Near Westside Neighborhood Association at (607) 733-4924 or email nearwestside@stny.rr.com for more information. June 7
National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk Eldridge Park, Elmira Registration 9 am, Walk Start 10 am More information at www.kidneynyup.org Sign up at www.kidneywalk.org June 7
Gold Shoe Culminating Event
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum Come celebrate this once a year event! We will have food, live music, prizes and giveaways so please join the party! (607)732.6060 www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com June 7 & 8
Old-Time Fiddlers Gathering Join us for two days filled with great music, fiddle making, food and fun! Saturday 1:00 - 7:00 pm Sunday 12:30 - 5:30 pm Watkins Glen State Park Watkins Glen, NY For more information, please call (607) 962-5871 x222 www.eARTS.org June 8
Twin Tier Vintage Car Show Open to the Public 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wings of Eagles Discovery Center 17 Aviation Drive, Horseheads June 13 - September 21
Not Your Grandmother's Quilts A special exhibit of The John M. Walsh III Collection of Contemporary Art Quilts Arnot Art Museum 235 Lake Street, Elmira www.arnotartmuseum.org June 13 - 15
Watkins Glen Historics Historic Sports Car Racing Watkins Glen International (866)461-RACE www.TheGlen.com June 13 &14
Juneteenth Celebration! Kickoff Friday 7 pm - 9 pm at Ernie Davis Middle School Saturday 10 am - 5 pm at Ernie Davis Park, Elmira
Food, Games, Cultural Awareness, Service Providers, Entertainment and more! For more information contact: Economic Opportunity Program, 607.734.6174 June 15
5th Annual Tanglefoot Trail Run This is our 5th annual Tanglefoot Trail Run and we're expecting many participants after last year's success. It's a wonderful way to get to know Tanglewood's trails and we invite anyone to sign up for it. Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum 443 Coleman Ave., Elmira 607.732.6060 www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com June 15 through 21
Susquehanna Sojourn- Chemung River The Susquehanna River Sojourn will run tributary Chemung River kicking off in Corning, NY and ending at Mehoopany, PA. Paddle by day and camp by night. Join us for one day, two, or the whole trip! During the Elmira portion of the sojourn, we’ll camp out at the Grove Street close to the site of the infamous Elmira Civil War Prison Camp and an access point on the Chemung River Basin Water Trail. In the evening, we plan a tour of Victorian Homes in the Near Westside Historic District. For more information or to register, please contact Donna Morelli at (717) 737-8622. www.alliancechesbay.org June 20
Get on the Bus! Elmira Prison Camp 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Follow in the footsteps of Confederate prisoners of war as Steve Teeft, from the Sons of Confederate Veterans, leads a tour of Elmira Prison Camp sites. Call for reservations by Friday, June 13. Price includes a two hour tour and lunch at CVHM upon return. $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For reservations call 734-4167. Chemung Valley History Museum 415 E. Water Street, Elmira www.chemungvalleymuseum.org June 25
Music, Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace featuring Virgil Cain Museum Terrace 5:30 - 8:30 pm Reservations preferred, Members FREE, Not-Yet-Members $6.50, Students w/ID $5.50 Rockwell Museum of Western Art 111 Cedar Street, Corning (607) 974.2810 www.rockwellmuseum.org June 26
A Conversation with Author Martha Horton An Interview by Kaye C. Newbury
7:00 p.m., Light Reception to Follow Gallery Hours: Saturdays, Noon – 4:00 P.M. Free and Open to the Public In a casual, conversational format, writer Kaye C. Newbury will interview author Martha Horton regarding her recently released book, Faun (Xlibris Corporation 2008), a retelling of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Marble Faun, with the myth, mystery and romance of the original set in contemporary Italy. RURAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES (RRL) @ the Arnot Art Museum 254 Baldwin Street, Elmira, NY www.ruralresearchlabs.com June 27
5th Annual S.N.A.P. Golf Tournament
Mark Twain Golf Course Benefits Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA www.chemungspca.org 607-732-1827 June 27 through August 31
The Aviation Art Exhibit Featuring the original art and prints of Robert Bradford, John F. Gould, Ted Williams, Frank Wootton and others! Glenn H. Curtiss Museum of Early Aviation and Local History 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport, NY Open Monday through Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm. Admission is $7.50 / adults, $6 / seniors, $4.50 / children ages 7 - 18. Children 6 and under are free! (607) 569-2160 www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org June 28
13th Annual Pride Ride & Fireworks 10 am Ride Starts at Wings of Eagles Discovery Center 11 am - 4 pm Airfest! (see information in listing below) 6 pm Gates open for fireworks 8 pm Pride Ride returns to Elmira Corning Regional Airport 9:30 pm "Set the Night to Music" Fireworks Wings of Eagles Discovery Center 17 Aviation Drive, Horseheads Elmira Corning Regional Airport 276 Sing Sing Road, Horseheads June 28
AirFest 2008 11 am - 4 pm Come and enjoy historic aircraft & plane rides, glider rides, flight simulators, rocket launching, magic plantet, adopt-a-pet and more! FREE ADMISSION! Wings of Eagles Discovery Center Elmira-Corning Regional Airport 14 Aviation Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845 For more information, call (607) 739-8200 www.wingsofeagles.com June 28
Nickle Creeks 5th Annual Take A Child Fishing Day Derby FREE ENTRY/FREE EVENT, Children aged 2-15 Register at Nickle Creek Bait and Tackle Shop or online at "2008 Registration Form" link. Fish for Sunfish/Bluegill anywhere in Chemung County. Grand prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places in each of four age groups 2-5, 6-9, 10-12 & 13-15. Join the fun and enjoy a great day of Family, Fishing, Music, Games, Food and Fun. A chinese auction will be held to help support our 2008 derby, we will be raffling off locally donated items and gift certificates. www.nicklecreekbt.tripod.com June 28
Nate & Kate: Original Modern Folk Duo 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. Join us for an evening of heartfelt modern folk songs, humor, and juggling that add up to a completely unique and dynamic show fit for old, young, and all in between! RURAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES (RRL) @ the Arnot Art Museum 254 Baldwin Street, Elmira, NY www.ruralresearchlabs.com June 28 & 29
New York State's Free Fishing Days Anyone can fish New York State waters without a license. All other regulations apply. Take someone fishing. For more fishing information go to www.southerntierfishing.com June 28 - September 14
Corning Free Academy Student Exhibit Education Gallery Opening Reception: June 18, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Rockwell Museum of Western Art 111 Cedar Street, Corning (607) 974.2810 www.rockwellmuseum.org |
