What's Happening Around Candor?
20th Annual Candor Fall Festival is coming October 5, 6 and 7
If you would like to take part in the Fall Festival and want your information included in the brochure/map,
please click here to access the information form which is due by Aug. 2.
We love our small town with the big heart! Many organizations are having events to add to the enjoyment of our citizens.
Ongoing Events
If you would like to take part in the Fall Festival and want your information included in the brochure/map,
please click here to access the information form which is due by Aug. 2.
We love our small town with the big heart! Many organizations are having events to add to the enjoyment of our citizens.
Ongoing Events
- Activities and Free Lunch for any children to age 18 at Allen Memorial Baptist Church, Foundry St. entrance. 11 AM - 12:30 PM. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until August 17.
- 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. After the June 30 concert, the chorus will take a break until September.
- Activities and Free Lunch for any children to age 18 at Allen Memorial Baptist Church, Foundry St. entrance. 11 AM - 12:30 PM Monday through Thursday from July 9 - August 17.
- Monday night Line Dance Lessons at Punk's Place, 21 Mill St., 7 - 9 PM. $5 per person.
- 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. No Story Hour from June 19 - Sept. 4.
- Kids Lego Club at the Library, Bank St., 10:00 AM- Noon on Wednesdays. All welcome. A new theme each week for building a Lego world. Questions? Call the Library at 659-7258.
- The Summer Reading Program, "Libraries Rock" starts at the Candor Free Library on Bank Street. Children can join at any time over the summer. Get a book for signing up. There will be a drawing for prizes at the end of the summer. Check out the library webpage for more information on summer programs.
- 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. Classes start April 3.
- 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.
- Tuesday Dinner Karaoke at Punk's Place 6:30 - 10:00 PM.
- 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 at the Candor Ambulance Garage.
- 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. Not held during the summer.
- Candor Senior's Meeting, noon dish-to-pass, Methodist Church, 224 Owego St., every 4th Thursday.
- Candor Farmer's Market. Town Hall Pavilion. 3:30 - 6:30 PM on Thursdays starting June 21.
- T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Thursday at the Town Hall. 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
- Bike Night at Punk's, Mill St., 6 - 9 PM every Thursday night. A different band every week!
- Friends of the Library meet downstairs at the Candor Free Library at 7 PM on the last Thursday of the month. 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.
- Friday Night Magic at Kazon Cards and Games, 80 Main St., 6-9 PM every Friday.
- Upcoming Events
- July 19 - Kids' program at the Library - "Captain Jack, the Pirate," 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The famous pirate Captain Jack Sparrow! An action pirate show you won't want to miss, Arrrr Matey! For kids and grownup of all ages. This is a free program.
- July 22 - Candor native guitarist Bruce Ward will give a benefit concert at St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 3:30 PM to benefit the organ restoration fund.
- July 24 - Kids' program at the Library - "Didgeridoo Down Under," 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Didgeridoo Down Under is a high-energy, Australia-themed show that combines music, culture, science, comedy, character building and audience participation. Interactive, educational, motivational and highly entertaining. Your will be taken on a musical journey to Australia and beyond, as he plays an assortment of didgeridoos and percussion instruments. Join Us! Free and for All ages!
- August 8 - Kids' program at the Library - "Dan the Snake Man," 6:30 PM.
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
- Fall Scarecrow Contest
- Fall Festival October 5th, 6th, 7th
- Holiday Tour of Homes Sunday, December 22nd
- 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. Click here for video.
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.
CANDOR’S DAFFODIL FESTIVAL A SUCCESS
by Anne Stout, published in Life in the Finger Lakes May 8, 2018
The Candor Chamber of Commerce held their first Daffodil Festival on Saturday, May 5 on the Candor Ball Park at the corner of McCarty Street and Spencer Avenue. The event was sponsored by the Candor Chamber of Commerce, but a portion of the proceeds benefited the Candor Resource Center food pantry.
Over 80 vendors were on hand. Agricultural businesses such as Side Hill Acres Goat Farm provided cheese tastings, and Finger Lakes wineries and craft breweries provided tastings. There were also several food and refreshment vendors, crafters, antique dealers, home party vendors, local bands, and Candor Friends of the Library provided books for children.
The Daffodil Festival coordinated with the 10th annual Daffodil Daze, held at the Zamoiski home on 292 Candor Hill Road. The Zamoiski invite folks to come visit the over 54,000 daffodils planted on the property in honor of their mother Joy Zamoiski.
Daffodil Daze went on for two weekends; April 27-29; and May 4-6. There are over 170 varieties of daffodils, 5 words spelled out in daffodils, 19 distinct mixes and a breast cancer ribbon in daffodils.
According to literature available from the family daffodils symbolize rebirth and new beginnings, and are virtually synonymous with spring. Though their botanical name is narcissus, daffodils are sometimes called jonquils.
When the two weekends are over the family follows Joy Zamoiski’s example, and with the help of volunteers who pick and help the family deliver the daffodils to nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, and shut-ins.
The 2019 Daffodil Daze will be held April 26, 27, 28 and May 3, 4, 5. Be sure to some observe the beauty for yourself.
2016 Video of Candor