Chemung County Chamber of Commerce
400 East Church Street Elmira, NY 14901-2803
Phone: 607.734.5137  Fax: 607.734.4490
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Here are the Community Events Scheduled for September.
 
Check back often for upcoming events!
 
 
 
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!
(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 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
 
Through 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
 
Through 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
 
Through December 31
The History of Chemung Canal Trust Company
CCTC’s first headquarters was located at 415 East Water Street, the current site of the Chemung County Historical Society and Chemung Valley History Museum.  Come explore the 175 years of the bank's history through an exhibit filled with mementos and artifacts, photographs and memories.
Chemung County Historical Society Members have free admission, admission charges for non-members are $3/Adults, $2/Senior Citizens (55+), $1/Students up to age 18, and children under 5 are free!
Chemung Canal Trust Company...Celebrating 175 Years
www.chemungcanal.com
 
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.


September 1 through September 28
Community Arts of Elmira presents
School
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
 
September 5
Chemung River Walks and Talks
River Jam
12:00 p.m. TO 1:00 p.m.
Come and see local artists at the Grove Street Landing as they share their work inspired by the Chemung River.  Transportation to Groove Street will be provided.
We will begin at the Chemung Valley History Museum and transportation to Groove Street will be provided.  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
 
September 5 - 7
Chemung Canal Trust Company presents
Grand Prix Weekend in Watkins Glen
September 5
Activities begin at 8 am and the day ends with fireworks at 9 pm!Activities include the CCTC Concours d’Elegance and Reenactment of the Grand Prix Race Opening Ceremony. For more information, or to see a complete list of the day’s activities visit www.grandprixfestival.com
September 6
Visit the Chemung Canal Trust Company Antique Auto Show held on the grounds of the Watkins Glen International Raceway.  More than 250 antique and classic cars are expected to be on site and part of the competition!
September 7
Watkins Glen International hosts the US Vintage Grand Prix, the largest vintage racing event in the country!  The year’s event will commemorate 60 Years of Road Racing in The Glen. 
Chemung Canal Trust Company...Celebrating 175 Years
www.chemungcanal.com
Watkins Glen International
(866)461-RACE
www.TheGlen.com
 
September 15
Leaves and Lobsters on the Lawn
Noon - 5 pm
An unbeatable combination of live music, the autumn view of Seneca Lake and a “Down East Lobster Bake.” The Sam Pallet Band will be back on the Vineyard Stage!
Glenora Wine Cellars
5435 Route 14, Dundee, NY
800-243-5513
www.glenora.com
 
September 20
Elmira College
41st Annual Octagon Fair
10am - 4pm
Enjoy a fun-filled day of crafts, games, live entertainment, cultural explorations and more!
Elmira College Campus
Elmira, NY
www.elmira.edu
 
September 27
A Community Festival
11 am - 6 pm
Free Admission! Food vendors on site!
The Downtown Elmira campus of Chemung Canal’s Main Office will host an outdoor festival featuring local bands and musical groups, dance ensembles, activities for children and information from local not-for-profit organizations!
The event will follow the Buddy Walk fundraiser in Downtown Elmira to support the Down Syndrome Network of the Twin Tiers. Walk Registration begins in the CCTC parking lot at 9 am. Walk starts at 11 am. For more information, or to participate in the walk please visit
www.downsyndromeintt.org .
Chemung Canal Trust Company...Celebrating 175 Years
www.chemungcanal.com
 
September 27
Friends with Feathers
11am - 12pm
1pm - 2pm
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
443 Coleman Ave., Elmira
607.732.6060
www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com
 
TBA
Community Soaring Day
Come join the National Soaring Museum for our annual family event! Free admission to the museum, kite flying, Elmira Trolley rides, paper airplanes, demonstrations and events. Please check back for more details.
National Soaring Museum
Harris Hill
51 Soaring Hill Drive
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-3128
www.soaringmuseum.org
 
TBA
Appleumpkin Days
Join us for food tastings, a farmers market, and special sales at this wonderful annual event!
Oldies But Goodies
10 Carpenter Road, Elmira, NY
(607) 562-7416
www.oldiesbutgoodiesinc.com
 
TBA
Pagan Pride Day
Harris Hill Park
Big Flats, NY
www.geocities.com/ccpd1/home