What's Happening Around Candor?
We love our small town with the big heart! Many organizations are having events to add to the enjoyment of our citizens.
Upcoming Events
Sunday
Upcoming Events
- May 23 - Candor Senior Citizens Dish-to-Pass Luncheon. Noon. McKendree Church. There will be a presentation on the Holy Land by Nancy Riggs following the meal.
- May 27 - Annual Memorial Day Parade starts at 10 AM from the American Legion Post on Spencer Rd., down Main St., across the lower bridge, and on to Maple Grove Cemetery on Owego Rd. where a brief ceremony will take place.
- May 29 - The Candor Historical Society's guest speaker will be Stephen Lindridge, award-winning Technical Education teacher at Candor High School. The meeting will take place in the technology room at the school at 7 PM. Please enter at the back of the school by the stadium. Lindridge will do a "show and tell" about what his students are doing and the various machines and special equipment being used by the students.
- June 1 - Canduckie Derby behind American Legion, 90 Spencer Road. $5 per ticket. Post time 2 PM. Food, bake sale and raffles start at noon. Need not be present to win. To benefit Candor July 4th Celebration. Contact Pat Halstead for tickets at 262-0217 or email enphalstead@outlook.com
- June 1 - Those Who Crossed Barriers. Come learn about The Wright Brothers and their sister, Katharine; Sophie Lyons; Nellie Bly; and Corporal Margaret Hastings in this play starring two former Candor Elementary Teachers, Lisa Dutcher and Dawn Gould. This is a fundraiser for the organ fund at St. Mark's Church at 17 Main Street where the event will take place at 7 PM. $15 Admission.
- June 8 - Candor High School Alumni Banquet, 5 PM. Please reserve your spot by May 28 by sending $20 for each dinner to Donna Blinn, 81 Blinn Rd., Candor, NY 13743. A tour of the High School building will take place at 4 PM if you are interested.
- June 15 - Father/Daughter Dance from 5 - 7 PM at the Candor Fire Hall. A fundraiser for Candor Baseball/Softball.
Sunday
- The third Sunday of the month from October to March a pancake breakfast is held at the Candor Fire Hall, 74 Owego Rd. from 8 - 11 AM. Call 659-5859 for more information.
- Art Splash workshops will take place on the third Sunday of the month from 1:00 - 3:00 at the Candor Free Library on Bank Street. Ages 8-108, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $5 fee. Bring your own smock/apron. To register call Johanna at 659-7375.
- Candor Community Chorus rehearsals in the Candor Elementary School music room. 7:00 PM. Everyone welcome.
- Candor History Center is open 9 AM- Noon. Other times by appointment by contacting Georgia Westgate at 659-7769.Lots of old photographs, family histories, information on past Candor businesses, Old CCS Yearbook, old newspapers, books about growing up in Candor, etc.
- Monday night Line Dance Lessons at Punk's Place, 21 Mill St., 7 - 9 PM. $5 per person. 659-5714.
- Story Hour at the Candor Free Library is every Tuesday at 10:15 AM. Bring your preschoolers so that they can enjoy stories, finger plays, activities and games. Starts September 11.
- Tai Chi classes with Terri Crance at Candor EMS building, 58 Main St. from 1 - 2 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sliding fee scale $1-$3. For more information or to register for class, contact Terri at 607-624-3780 or email gammit@localnet.com.
- Candor Wellness Tai Chi - Tuesdays & Thursdays May 7 - June 27 (8 weeks), 2-3 pm at Candor EMS building, 58 Main St., Fees are on a “what you can pay” basis, from $1-$3/class. To register, contact Terrie 607-624-3780 or email gammit@localnet.com.
- The first Tuesday of every month from Nov. 6 - April 2. Soup and Chili Night at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. 4:30-7:00 PM. Please note the change in frequency of these meals.
- Lego Club at the library from 5 -7 PM weekly. Open to all. Every week there is a different challenge to create.
- Tuesday Dinner Karaoke at Punk's Place 6:30 - 10:00 PM.
- Candor Forward Meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at the Candor Fire Hall. Topics include rebuilding Candor Business and planning for the Daffodil Festival. Come and get involved, we'd love your input and help!
- The Write Now Writer’s Group meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Candor Free Library, from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Participants must be 18 or older to attend. The Write Now Writer’s Group is a multi-genre group of writers who have met since 1992 to share information on various writing topics as well as publishing trends. It’s an active supportive and social group. For more information on membership or visiting the group, contact author Carol Henry at carolhenry@frontiernet.net or 607-659-7661.
- Tai Chi classes with Sue Heavenrich at Candor EMS building, 58 Main St. from 2 - 3 PM on Wednesdays. Sliding fee scale. For more information, or to register for a class, contact Sue at 607-659-3022 or email sueheaven@gmail.com.
- The Bread of Life Food Pantry on Water Street is open every Wednesday from 3:00 - 5:30 PM.
- The Open Hearts Dinner, a free meal, is held every Wednesday night at the Methodist Church on Owego St. from 5:00 - 6:30 PM
- Candor Valley Riders Snowmobile Club meetings are at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from September to March at the Candor Ambulance Garage. From April through August, the meetings are held only on the 1st Wednesday of the month. No meeting in July.
- Moms All Striving Together, a group for all moms for fellowship and encouragement. Childcare provided. Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at the Candor Congregational Church, Main St. 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Contact Mary Wheeler at wheeler8386@yahoo.com or 659-5067.
- Outdoor Flea Market at Bostwick's, 1121 Owego Rd. 7 AM - 1 PM. This will repeat every Thursday from April to November 21. Free set-up for vendors. Reservations suggested. Call Charles Relyea at 607-765-2983.
- Candor Senior's Meeting, noon dish-to-pass, Methodist Church, 224 Owego St., every 4th Thursday.
- Tai Chi classes with Terri Crance at Candor EMS building, 58 Main St. from 1 - 2 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sliding fee scale $1-$3. For more information or to register for class, contact Terri at 607-624-3780 or email gammit@localnet.com.
- Candor Wellness Tai Chi - Tuesdays & Thursdays May 7 - June 27 (8 weeks), 2-3 pm at Candor EMS building, 58 Main St., Fees are on a “what you can pay” basis, from $1-$3/class. To register, contact Terrie 607-624-3780 or email gammit@localnet.com.
- T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Thursday at the Town Hall. 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Contact Jean Dewey at 659-9969 or email jmdewey@frontiernet.net.
- Reagan's Tae Kwon Do instruction is held at the Allen Memorial Baptist Church Gym on Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 and Saturday from 2:30 - 3:30. Free. Call Aaron Reagan at 659-5266 for more information.
- Friends of the Library meet downstairs at the Candor Free Library at 7 PM on the last Thursday of the month except November and December. They sort and put away the generously donated books which will be sold at their book sales in May and October to raise money for the library.
- American Legion Auxiliary Friday night Fish Fry every 2nd and 4th Friday from October to April at the American Legion building on Spencer Rd. 6 PM until gone. $12 dinner, $8 sandwich. Call 659-7395 the night of the dinners to reserve yours, or call or text Gwen Benners at 372-8977 on Thursday or Friday to reserve your meal.
- Friday Night Magic at Kazon Cards and Games, 80 Main St., 6-9 PM every Friday.
- 4th Saturday. Free Breakfast at the Village Chapel, Main St.
Plans Underway for Candor's 146th 4th of July Celebration
Call/email Pat Halstead at 607-262-0217, enphalstead@outlook.com or Gwen Benners 607-372-8977, gwen_benners@yahoo.com
May 4, 2019 Candor Daffodil Festival a Success
Read more about it here!
Candor Fall Fest 2018
Some pictures from the events are below. More can be found on the Fall Festival page.
New Members Wanted
The Candor Chamber of Commerce is running a campaign for new members. New members will only need to pay $20 through the rest of 2018. Dues are $35 a year after that. You will then be added to this website and our Facebook page, and we will try to promote your business as much as possible. Be a part of Candor’s History! Some of our yearly events and projects are:
Candor Daffodil Festival
Candor Daffodil Festival
- Candor Veterans Memorial
- Candor Forward
- Out and About to visit new businesses
- Route 96 Flea Fix
- Chamber Annual Picnic - all members invited - Aug. 14 at Punk's, 6:00 PM, $20.
- Fall Scarecrow Contest
- Fall Festival October 5th, 6th, 7th
- Holiday Tour of Homes Sunday, December 2 or 9
- Annual Meeting and Dinner Election of Officers Sunday, December 6th
- For more information call Cheryll Berg at 743-4379 or Gloria Ward at 659-7312.
Grants for Free Home Repair
Do you know anyone who needs a new roof or heating system or paint, or a new porch? There are TWO home grants being offered for our area right now. They cost the homeowner nothing. One is being offered by Tioga Opportunities, and the other by Bishop Sheen Housing. Tioga Opportunities is based in Owego, phone 607-687-4222, and helps low-income homeowners with repairs. Bishop Sheen Housing helps with home repairs for low-moderate income families, seniors, veterans, and persons living with disabilities. Call 585-657-4114 or email sheen2@rochester.rr.com. Click here for an application.
Candor celebrates over 100 Year Old Independence Day Traditions.
By AJ Bush, Fox 40 News.
Over hundreds of residents in the Town of Candor celebrated Independence Day with their Fourth of July parade and town barbeque, Wednesday.
First begun in 1889, Candor's annual celebration is one of the oldest parades in the Southern Tier. And having so many festivities over the years, generations of families enjoyed the same traditions their forefathers did before them. "I used to come to the parade with my mother and father. Then it's my wife and I, then my kids and grand kids. And now today, I have a great granddaughter here," said Douglas Fessenden. Fessenden added he marched in the Candor parade when he was boy scout in the 1940's, and had been attending it before that.
And even though the town's population rests around 800 people, locals say their small town adds a certain charm to the occasion. "People are more 'homely' people, they're like family. We know a lot of people that are here," said Stan White and Brent Doane, Candor residents and parade marshals. And much like many residents that spoke to Fox 40, Stan and Brent said they hope Candor will continue to celebrate the Fourth of July the one way they know how, steeped in tradition.
Over hundreds of residents in the Town of Candor celebrated Independence Day with their Fourth of July parade and town barbeque, Wednesday.
First begun in 1889, Candor's annual celebration is one of the oldest parades in the Southern Tier. And having so many festivities over the years, generations of families enjoyed the same traditions their forefathers did before them. "I used to come to the parade with my mother and father. Then it's my wife and I, then my kids and grand kids. And now today, I have a great granddaughter here," said Douglas Fessenden. Fessenden added he marched in the Candor parade when he was boy scout in the 1940's, and had been attending it before that.
And even though the town's population rests around 800 people, locals say their small town adds a certain charm to the occasion. "People are more 'homely' people, they're like family. We know a lot of people that are here," said Stan White and Brent Doane, Candor residents and parade marshals. And much like many residents that spoke to Fox 40, Stan and Brent said they hope Candor will continue to celebrate the Fourth of July the one way they know how, steeped in tradition.
2016 Video of Candor