The Candor Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting April 9 at 3 p.m. at Two Hoots Flowers & Gifts, 40 Delray Avenue, Candor, NY.

All Chamber members and community members are invited to the meeting. The Chamber is always looking for new ideas. We welcome your comments on our recent Community Showcase and look forward to suggestions for the October Fall Festival.

If you are interested in attending the meeting or have questions, you can call Two Hoots at 607-236-0007 for more information.

Come out and see what the Candor community has to offer on Saturday, March 22, at the Candor Fire Hall.

Businesses, organizations, nonprofit groups and more will be at the fire hall from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. for the fifth annual Candor Community Showcase.

There will be drawings and door prizes and much more for the public. Learn about special programs and events in the Candor area. The annual event is sponsored by the Candor Chamber of Commerce and is free to the public.

There will be something for all ages. The Balloon Man will be on hand to entertain the young people. Flowers for the ladies. Come enjoy the day.

Deep Rooted Catering will provide a delicious lunch for $10 per person.

For further information or if you would like to set up at the event, contact: Glorida Ward at (607) 659-7312 or deerfldestates@aol.com Tables are $15 for Chamber members or $25 for nonchamber members. The Candor Fire Hall is located on Route 96B/Owego Road in Candor. Check out the Candor Chamber of Commerce website at www.candornychamber.org

The meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Peter and Gloria Ward, 133 Ithaca Road, Candor, NY (Deerfield Estates).   (607)-659-7312

Please note the meeting location was changed. This is not a luncheon meeting.

Plans will be finalized for the upcoming Community Showcase on March 22.

The winners of the second annual
Candor Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Contest are:

Nonprofits: 1st prize, Candor Central School District
2nd prize, Candor Free Library
3rd prize, Candor MOPS

Businesses: 1st prize, Thunderbird Atlatl
2nd prize, Two Hoots Flowers and Gifts
3rd prize, The Edge of Thyme

Individuals/Family: 1st prize, Buzzy and Linda Padgett
2nd Prize, Eva and Bethany Robinson
3rd prize, Dave and Bev Nichols

Thanks to Hope Van Scoy for coordinating and running the contest for the second year in a row!

Mix in scarecrows, quilts, wood carvings, baked goods, tours, yard sales,  a variety of other great experiences and you have the 2013 Candor Fall Festival.

The annual event, sponsored by the Candor Chamber of Commerce,  takes place October 11, 12 and 13 throughout Candor.

Check out the scarecrows throughout the Town and Village of Candor for the second annual Scarecrow contest! This year there are more scarecrows entries! Check out the Candor Central School front yard for a special treat! Winners will be announced during the weekend.   For further information contact HopeVan Scoy at 607-659-5213, hvanscoy@frontier.net

Businesses and organizations throughout Candor will sponsor open houses, bake sales,  a community sing, antiques, yard sales, dinners, special sales and more.

The 18^th annual quilt show will be at the EMS Building on Main Street and the popular woodcarvers show will be at the Candor Fire Station on Owego Road. Other popular events include the Iron Kettle Farm Spooktacular Display; Goat farm tours, goat cheese, wine tasting, antiques, crafts, a visit from the Ross Park Zoomobile and an atlatl contest at Side Hill Acres Goat Farm on Spencer Road; anniversary celebrations;  open house at Tioga State Bank, Millpond Antiques, Route 96 Power & Paddle, Two Hoots Flowers and Gifts, and the American Legion Post. Yard sales will be sponsored at Warner’s Stoker Stoves site on Owego Road and by theCandor Chamber at 228 Owego Street. Punk’s Place will have special dining and a DJ. There will be a boiled dinner at the Episcopal Church. There will be a bake and book sale at the Candor Free Library and a 11^th anniversary celebration at Pucky Huddle Delight on Owego Road. Many businesses will be offering specials.

Check out the event brochures which are available throughout Candor. Brochures can be found at participating stores and businesses throughout Candor, the Candor Market, Tioga State Bank, the Candor Post Office.