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 Candor Farmer's Market will open for business on Thursday, June 1 and every Thursday through September 14 from 3:30 - 6:30 PM.
- Punk's Place has Bike Night every Thursday night from June 1 to September 7 from 6 - 9 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
- June 29th - July 1 - Carnival at the Ball Field. 6:00 - 10:00 PM, 5:00 - 10:00 on July 1.
- June 30. Fireworks at the Ball Field. Dusk. Raindate July 1.
- July 1. Kiddie Parade. 6:00 PM; Band 7:00 - 10:00. Ball Field.
- July 1. Candor Community Chorus Concert at the High School. 7:00 PM.
- July 2. Horse Pull. Noon.
- July 2. Patriotic Hymn Sing at the Methodist Church. 7:30 PM.
- July 3. Car Show. 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Ball Field.
- July 4. Parade 10:00 AM. Chicken BBQ Noon.
- July 7 and 8. Get Your Flea Fix on Rt. 96. Huge Flea Market, Garage Sale Event all along Rt. 96 and Rt. 96 B in Candor.
- July 8 - Chicken BBQ at the Methodist Church. 11:00 AM until sold out.
- July 9 - Christmas in July Sale. St. Mark's Church, Main St. 11:00 - 3:00.
- July 28 - Valley Harmony Men's Quartet, St. Mark's Church, Main St. 7:00 PM
Candor 4th of July Events
Candor's 4th of July events start on June 25th with the Little Miss and Mr. Contest. The carnival opens on June 29 and continues on June 30 and July 1. The fireworks will go off on June 30 at dark, with a rain-date of July 1. The Candor Community Chorus will be having a concert on July 1 at 7 PM. A horse pull will take place on July 2, and a car show on July 3. The parade will be on July 4. Check out this poster for more information.
Get Your Flea Fix on Route 96
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The Second Annual "Get Your Flea Fix on Route 96" sponsored by the Candor Chamber of Commerce will take place Friday & Saturday, July 7th and 8th, 2017. Anticipated Hours are 9AM to 5PM both days.
Everyone along Route 96 from Owego to Spencer and on into West Danby & Route 96B up to Gridleyville Crossing Road in Candor is invited to participate. The Candor Chamber of Commerce will advertise the event on the Official "Get Your Flea Fix on Route 96" Facebook Page and the Candor Chamber of Commerce Website. We will be providing press releases to various local radio, TV and newspaper outlets. In addition, maps will be made available at several locations on the days of the event. The Chamber of Commerce will also be posting some signs along Route 96 during the event. To Be listed on the map, your location must be on the Route 96 route. Please e-mail the following information to – fleafix96@gmail.com, no later than July 1, 2017 |
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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
