Chemung County Library District Books of the Month - March 2022

Chemung County Library District Books of the Month - March 2022

Caroline Poppendeck with the Chemung County Library District joins WENY News at Noon with book recommendations for the month of March!

March 2nd, 7:14 AM EST
Twin Tiers Comic-Con celebrates 10 Years November 9 & 10

Twin Tiers Comic-Con celebrates 10 Years November 9 & 10

The 10th annual Twin Tiers Comic Con will take place at the Arnot Mall Event Center on November 9 & 10, with guest speakers hosting panels, comic books, writers, illustrators, arts and crafts, cosplay and more.

November 6th, 11:14 AM EST
CCLD Books of the Month: November 2024

CCLD Books of the Month: November 2024

More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop - Author: Satoshi Yagisawa
Katharine, the Wright Sister - Author: Tracey Enerson Wood
Cabaret Macabre (A Spector Locked-Room Myster #3) - Author: Tom Mead

November 1st, 7:50 PM EDT
Day of the Day Wine Pairing Dinner with Little Clover Wine Company, La Monarka Food Truck

Day of the Day Wine Pairing Dinner with Little Clover Wine Company, La Monarka Food Truck

Little Clover Wine Company and La Monarka Food Truck are collaborating on a wine pairing dinner on Sunday, November 3 at 1897 Beekman House in Dundee. The event features a four-course menu of Mexican dishes served with sparkling wine.

October 29th, 9:48 AM EDT
E.J. Brewer Detachment, Marine Corps League to Host Birthday Ball November 9

E.J. Brewer Detachment, Marine Corps League to Host Birthday Ball November 9

The Marine Corps League, E.J. Brewer Detachment will host its annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball on November 9 at the Big Flats American Legion. The event will celebrate the 249th birthday for the United States Marine Corps.

October 18th, 5:52 PM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month: October 2024

CCLD Books of the Month: October 2024

Here are the October 2024 book choices at Steele Memorial Library in Elmira!
Nonna Maria and the Case of the Lost Treasure, by Lorenzo Carcaterra
Murder at the White Palace, by Allison Montclair
The Greene Murder Case, by S. S. Van Dine

October 2nd, 3:41 PM EDT
Elmira Downtown Development Hosts Final 2024 Alive After Five; Secret Garden Returns October 4

Elmira Downtown Development Hosts Final 2024 Alive After Five; Secret Garden Returns October 4

Kylene Kiah, Executive Director at Elmira Downtown Development discusses the upcoming Secret Garden Dining event, where guests can enjoy an evening of outdoor dining and live music, in a secret location in the city.

September 27th, 11:34 AM EDT
Price is Right Live! Coming to Elmira on October 1

Price is Right Live! Coming to Elmira on October 1

Renata Stiehl talks with Price is Right Live! Host Todd Newton about taking one of America's most beloved gameshows to communities across the country. Price is Right Live! is coming to the LECOM Event Center on October 1, 2024.

September 23rd, 9:09 AM EDT
Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival Returns August 17

Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival Returns August 17

The Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival returns to Thorne Street Park in Horseheads on August 17th, from 12PM until 4:30PM. The Jazz Festival benefits the Economic Opportunity Program, Inc.

August 14th, 3:42 PM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month: July 2024

CCLD Books of the Month: July 2024

Doris Jean Metzger, Teen Librarian at Steele Memorial Library shares her book recommendations for the month of July.
There is a Door in This Darkness: Author - Kristin Cashore
Freshman Year: Is Anyone Ever Ready? Author - Sarah Mai

July 1st, 4:36 PM EDT
2nd Annual Elmira Infinite Canvas - Mural Fest 2024

2nd Annual Elmira Infinite Canvas - Mural Fest 2024

On June 22nd, mural artists will be creating works of art all over Elmira, as part of the annual Mural Fest, part of the Elmira Infinite Canvas. Learn more: https://www.communityartsofelmira.com/infinite-canvas.php

June 21st, 12:32 PM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month: June 2024

CCLD Books of the Month: June 2024

Caroline Poppendeck, Librarian at Steele Memorial Library shares her picks for the month of June.
A Murder Most French: Author - Colleen Cambridge
The Scream of Sins: Author - Chris Nickson
The Darkest Water: Author - Mark Edwards

May 31st, 6:26 PM EDT
GlassFest Celebrates 15 Years in Corning

GlassFest Celebrates 15 Years in Corning

Corning's Gaffer District has a full lineup of festivities celebrating glass and fire arts in Corning, including hot glass demos, local artisans, live music, food, and family-friendly activities in downtown Corning from May 24-26.

May 6th, 8:40 AM EDT
New Visions Honors Academy Students Bring Former FDIC Chairwoman to Area

New Visions Honors Academy Students Bring Former FDIC Chairwoman to Area

Sheila Bair, a former chairwoman of the FDIC, is coming to the Southern Tier to speak with elementary school students about financial literacy, sharing her stories from "Money Tails" - teaching money lessons to children.

April 8th, 6:55 PM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month - April 2024

CCLD Books of the Month - April 2024

The Queen of Sugar Hill - ReShonda Tate
The Trouble with You - Ellen Feldman
The Last Queen - Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

April 2nd, 12:50 PM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month: February 2024

CCLD Books of the Month: February 2024

Caroline Poppendeck, Librarian II at Steele Memorial Library, offers her book recommendations for February.
Wings of Red - Author: James W. Jennings
Gaslight (Philip Taiwo #2) - Author: Femi Kayode
The Reformatory - Author: Tananarive Due

February 1st, 8:29 AM EST
Chemung County Library District Books of the Month: January 2024

Chemung County Library District Books of the Month: January 2024

The September House - Author: Carissa Orlando
One Blood - Author: Denene Miller
A Million Little Choices - Author: Tamera Alexander

January 4th, 4:17 PM EST
CCLD Books of the Month: November 2023

CCLD Books of the Month: November 2023

The Ghost Ship (The Joubert Family Chronicles #3) - Author: Kate Mosse
The Ascent: A House Can Have Many Secrets - Author: Stefan Hertmans
Coleman Hill - Author: Kim Coleman Foote

November 3rd, 7:47 PM EDT
CCLD Books of the Month - October 2023

CCLD Books of the Month - October 2023

What Stalks Among Us
Author: Sarah Hollowell
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me
Author: Jamison Shea
Embrace Your Size: My Own Body Positivity
Author: Hara

October 17th, 6:18 PM EDT
E.J. Brewer Detachment of the Marine Corps League to Host Marine Corps Birthday Ball

E.J. Brewer Detachment of the Marine Corps League to Host Marine Corps Birthday Ball

A Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be held at the Big Flats American Legion on November 4th, beginning at 5PM. The event features a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, Marine Corps. ceremonies, live music and guest speaker. All veterans are welcome to attend.

October 9th, 10:19 AM EDT
Chemung County Library District Books of the Month - August 2023
Chemung County Library District Books of the Month - August 2023

"You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight" - Author Kaylnn Bayron
"The Lake House" - Author Sarah Beth Durst
"Sunshine: How One Camp Taught Me About Life, Death, and Hope" - Author Jarrett Krosoczka

August 1st, 3:05 PM EDT
Corning's Gaffer District Celebrates Summer in Downtown
Corning's Gaffer District Celebrates Summer in Downtown

Corning's Gaffer District has a full calendar of summer events, from its weekly farmers market, to Cruisin' Community Night on July 28th, and Bites on Bridge Community Night on August 25th, in partnership with Wiliams Toyota.

July 20th, 10:59 AM EDT
Catholic Charities to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Night at 7/14 Elmira Pioneers Game
Catholic Charities to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Night at 7/14 Elmira Pioneers Game

Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties is helping to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence, by hosting a community fundraiser at Friday's Elmira Pioneers game on July 14th.

July 13th, 5:18 PM EDT
Pathways Trucks! Trucks! Trucks! Fundraiser Returns July 15
Pathways Trucks! Trucks! Trucks! Fundraiser Returns July 15

The Pathways fundraiser, in partnership with B&W Towing, brings 30+ construction, fire trucks, cranes, police cars, and more for the 6th annual event. The event is $5 per person, or $20 per family, located at lots C & D at SUNY CCC in Corning.

July 12th, 11:03 AM EDT
Elmira Street Painting Festival to Return July 15th & 16th, 2023
Elmira Street Painting Festival to Return July 15th & 16th, 2023

The annual chalk festival is happening on West Water & Main Streets on July 15th & 16th. Artists, vendors, and volunteers are wanted for this year's event. Learn more an apply at www.elmiradowntown.com

July 1st, 11:51 AM EDT
Elmira Mural Fest 2023 to be held on June 3
Elmira Mural Fest 2023 to be held on June 3

Elmira Infinite Canvas will host its first Mural Fest 2023 on June 3, 10am-6pm on Railroad Avenue in Elmira. Celebrating the "Elmira Shines" Public Art Project, the event features art, music, activities and more.

June 1st, 5:48 PM EDT
Pathways 2023 Annual Fundraiser to Host Bills NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Smith
Pathways 2023 Annual Fundraiser to Host Bills NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Smith

The annual fundraising dinner will be hosted on June 10th, beginning with a cocktail reception at 5PM at the Corning Museum of Glass. Guest speaker is NFL HOFer Bruce Smith. Tickets: https://www.pathwaysforyou.org/brucesmith

May 9th, 8:38 AM EDT
2023 Elmira Elks College Fair Happening May 10th
2023 Elmira Elks College Fair Happening May 10th

The college fair is happening on May 10th, from 6PM - 8PM at the Elmira Elks Lodge at 300 East Gray Street in Elmira. Dozens of colleges, law enforcement agencies, and military recruiters will be on hand.

May 5th, 8:50 AM EDT