What's Happening Around Candor?
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We love our small town with the big heart! Many organizations are having events to add to the enjoyment of our citizens.
- 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
- Tai Chi classes will be held at the Candor Emergency Squad Building on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. The advanced class is from 1:00 - 2:00 and the beginning class is from 2:00 - 3:00. Simplified 24 forms Tai Chi will take place on Wednesdays from 2:00 - 3:00. Fee charged. Call Sue Heavenrich at 659-3022.
- The Bread of Life Food Pantry on Water Street is open every Wednesday from 3:00 - 5:30 PM.
- Reagan's Tae Kwon Do instruction is held at the Allen Memorial Baptist Church Gym on Tuesday and Saturday. Free. Call Aaron Reagan at 659-5266 for more information.
- 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.
- Art Splash workshops will take place on the third Sunday of the month (September 17) 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 weekly rehearsals take place Sunday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Elementary School choral room. If you are interested, just drop in. For more information, call Linda Padgett at 659-7255.
- 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.
- September 19 - 7:00 PM - Candor Forward Meeting at the Fire Station.
- September 23 -7:00 - 8:00 PM, enjoy an organ and brass concert at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Donations accepted for the Marklove Organ Restoration.
- September 23 -Clothing give-away at the Bread of Life Food Pantry.
- September 27 - Candor Historical Society Presentation "Candor Community Chorus Musicals Through the Years" with Hope VanScoy. 7:00 PM at the Candor Firehall.
- September 30 - Chainsaw Safety at Route 96 Power and Paddle. 1:00 - 6:30 PM.
- September 18 - all of October- Spooktacular Pumpkin Display and fall fun at Iron Kettle Farm, Owego Rd., 9:00 - 6:00 PM.
- October 5-7 - Candor Free Library Book Sale, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Bake Sale on Saturday morning.
- October 6-8 - Candor Fall Fest - events happening all over town! See below or Candor Fall Festival
- October 7 - Doug's Fish Fry at the Town Hall from 11:00 - 6:00 PM to benefit the Candor Farmers Market. Baked goods also available.
- October 8 - Maple Grove Cemetery Tour with Phil Jordan. 1:00 PM.
Coloring Contest for Kids
The Spencer Agency is sponsoring a coloring contest for kids up to age 12. Remember to note name, age and phone number on colored pictures dropped off at either the office in Candor or the office in Spencer by October 13th. Winners will be announced October 19th. You need to print out the following picture and have the child color it.
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Annual Scarecrow Contest
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The Candor Chamber of Commerce will once again sponsor the Scarecrow Contest. Entries must be on display by October 4 to qualify for prizes. Judging will be based on three factors: originality/creativity; design; and workmanship.
You may enter in one of the following categories by registering with Hope VanScoy at hvanscoy@frontiernet.net or at PO Box 25, Candor, NY 13743. Quite the Character Create a scarecrow interpretation of your favorite book, television or movie character: human, animal or animated! Traditional Scarecrow Pay homage to the scarecrows that have been "scaring crows" from farmers' fields and gardens for centuries in this category. Utilize old cloth, straw and natural supplies. Group Make your scarecrow a group project: school, church, office, club, scout troop, community, business, etc. Put on your thinking caps to conjure up a winner! Great project for troops or camps! |
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The Annual Candor Fall Fest will take place from October 5- 8 at many venues throughout Candor.
More information and a map can be seen on our Candor Fall Festival Page.
October 5-7:
Book Sale Candor Free Library
October 6:
Customer Appreciation Day at Tioga State Bank, Chili available 11:00 - 1:00, Cookies all day
Wine Tasting at Main Street Spirits, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
October 6-7:
Flea Market at Bostwick Auction Gallery, 8:00 - 3:00 PM, Bostwick Kitchens will be serving food.
Fall Sale at Kathy's Gift Shop and Warner Stoves in addition to a yard sale, 10:00-3:00 Friday, 9:00 - 5:00 Saturday
October 6-8:
Fall Festival Specials, Candor Market, Main St., Fri. 8:00 - 8:00 PM; Sat. 8:00 - 6:00; Sun. 8:00 - 3:00 PM
Grand Opening Specials, Kazon Cards, Main St., 10:00 - 6:00 PM
Millpond Antiques, McCarty St., Fri. Noon - 5:00; Sat. 9:00 - 5:00; Sun. 10:00 - 4:00 PM
Pucky Huddle's 15th Anniversary, Owego Rd., quilting supplies, store samples and beautiful handmade items.
Scarecrow Contest - Come see the completed scarecrows. Pick up a map at the Fire Station.
Rt. 96 Power and Paddle, Owego Rd. - Dansko sale on Saturday, other shoes, kayaks to try on the test pond, chainsaws, etc.
Spooktacular Pumpkin Display at the Iron Kettle Farm, Owego Rd. - lots of fun activities for all ages. 9:00 - 6:00 PM
The Firehouse's 3rd Anniversary, Mill Street - free coffee with any breakfast or lunch, pumpkin baked goods.
Dining and DJ at Punk's Place, Mill Street -Food from 11:00 - 9:00 PM. DJ from 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
October 7:
Pancake Breakfast at West Candor Maple, Spencer Rd. put on by Candor Valley Riders Snowmobile Club, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Customer Appreciation Day, Build a Squirrel Chair, Candor Home Central, Rich St., 9:00 AM - Noon
Craft Fair, Bake Sale, and Luncheon, American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion, Spencer Rd., 9:00 - 4:00 PM
Wine Tasting, Goat Farm Tours, Pumpkin Carving and more at Side Hill Acres Goat Farm, Spencer Rd., 9:00 - 6:00 PM
Thunderbird Atlatl Demonstrations, Side Hill Acres Goat Farm, Spencer Rd., 9:00 - 6:00 PM
Touch a Truck, Allen Memorial Baptist Church, 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Yard and Bake Sale, Candor Historical Society, Masonic Lodge, Owego Rd., 10:00 - 4:00 PM
Chicken BBQ at McKendree United Methodist Church, Owego St., 11:00 - 2:00 PM
Doug's Fish Fry at the Town Hall, Owego Rd., 11:00 - 6:00 PM to benefit the Candor Farmers Market. Baked goods also available.
Pie ala Mode, McKendree United Methodist Church, Owego St., 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Ham and Cabbage Dinner, St. Marks Episcopal Church, Main St., 4:00 - 7:00 PM
October 7 and 8:
Quilt Show, Candor EMS Building, Main St., 9:00 - 4:00 PM
Craft Fair, Bread of Life Food Pantry, Water St. , 10:00 - 1:00 PM
Catatonk Valley Woodcarvers show at the Firehall, 10:00 - 6:00 PM
October 8:
Maple Grove Cemetery Tour with Phil Jordan, sponsored by the Candor Historical Society. 1:00 PM.
Community Hymn Sing and Ice Cream Social at the Congregational Church, Main Street, 6:00 PM
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.
Veteran's Memorial Planned
A group of citizens, headed by Dick Zavatto, is in the process of raising funds to support the building of a Veteran's Memorial at Maple Grove Cemetery. The memorial will honor Candor's vets from all wars. Emblems from the six major branches of service will be displayed on the stone: Coast Guard, Air Force, Army, Marines, Merchant Marines, and Navy. Stay tuned for more information about fundraising. Anyone who would like to donate to this memorial may send a check to the Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 32, Candor, NY 13743 with Veteran's Memorial written on the memo line.
A group of citizens, headed by Dick Zavatto, is in the process of raising funds to support the building of a Veteran's Memorial at Maple Grove Cemetery. The memorial will honor Candor's vets from all wars. Emblems from the six major branches of service will be displayed on the stone: Coast Guard, Air Force, Army, Marines, Merchant Marines, and Navy. Stay tuned for more information about fundraising. Anyone who would like to donate to this memorial may send a check to the Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 32, Candor, NY 13743 with Veteran's Memorial written on the memo line.
Chamber Grant
The Chamber has received a grant for $500 from the New York State Tourism Department for I Luv New York. The money is a matching grant to be used to promote tourism. The Chamber will use the money to help advertise the Candor Fall Fest which will take place on October 6, 7, and 8.
2016 Video of Candor
