Candor, New York
Upcoming Events (see Ongoing Events for Events that take place on a weekly or monthly basis)
May 21 - Cash Toss to benefit the 4th of July Fireworks Fund. 9 AM - Noon. Two locations in the village: Main Street by the bank and Owego Street near Park Drive. Give generously so we can have a Big Bang on July 1st!
May 21 - Citizens of the Year Reception honoring Bob and Nancy Riggs. 2 - 4 PM at the Fire Hall. Sponsored by Candor Community Services Corporation. The award will be given about 2:30.
May 22 - Benefit Ride for Kendyl. $20 rider, $10 passenger. Starts at Shoe Inn, VanEtten and ends at Candor Legion. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. Ride hosted by Merciful Misfitz MC. All proceeds to benefit Kendyl and her family.
May 22 - Chicken BBQ Benefit for Kendyl White. $12 for a dinner. $8 a half. Noon at Richford Plaza, Richford, NY.
May 30 - Memorial Day Parade from the Legion to Maple Grove Cemetery where there will be a short ceremony. 10 AM step off from the Legion. They will stop at the lower bridge for a ceremony honoring those who died at sea. The ceremony at the cemetery will take place about 10:30 AM.
May 21 - Cash Toss to benefit the 4th of July Fireworks Fund. 9 AM - Noon. Two locations in the village: Main Street by the bank and Owego Street near Park Drive. Give generously so we can have a Big Bang on July 1st!
May 21 - Citizens of the Year Reception honoring Bob and Nancy Riggs. 2 - 4 PM at the Fire Hall. Sponsored by Candor Community Services Corporation. The award will be given about 2:30.
May 22 - Benefit Ride for Kendyl. $20 rider, $10 passenger. Starts at Shoe Inn, VanEtten and ends at Candor Legion. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. Ride hosted by Merciful Misfitz MC. All proceeds to benefit Kendyl and her family.
May 22 - Chicken BBQ Benefit for Kendyl White. $12 for a dinner. $8 a half. Noon at Richford Plaza, Richford, NY.
May 30 - Memorial Day Parade from the Legion to Maple Grove Cemetery where there will be a short ceremony. 10 AM step off from the Legion. They will stop at the lower bridge for a ceremony honoring those who died at sea. The ceremony at the cemetery will take place about 10:30 AM.
June 4 - Canduckie Derby at the Legion Pavilion and Creek. Post Time 2:00 PM. $5 per ticket. First 25 places win money. Need not be present to win. Raffles, bake sale, silent auction, and concessions begin at Noon. Contact Pat Halstead at 607-262-0217 or at enphalstead@outlook.com for tickets or questions.
June 5 - 12th Annual St. Baldrick's Event at Candor Legion Pavilion behind Legion building. 10 AM 5 K starts. 1:00 start for Shaving Event.
June 30 - Candor's 4th of July Celebration starts with the Carnival at 6 PM
June 5 - 12th Annual St. Baldrick's Event at Candor Legion Pavilion behind Legion building. 10 AM 5 K starts. 1:00 start for Shaving Event.
June 30 - Candor's 4th of July Celebration starts with the Carnival at 6 PM
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June 30 - Candor's 4th of July Celebration starts with the Carnival at 6 PM
July 1 - Candor's 4th of July Celebration continues with Carnival at 6 PM, Music by After Market, and the Fireworks at Dusk all held at the Village Ball Field on spencer Rd.
July 2 - Candor's 4th of July Celebration continues with a Car Show from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Legion Pavilion, 90 Spencer Rd. The Carnival at the Village Ball Field will resume at 4 PM and the Kiddie Parade starts from the school at 5 PM with the theme "What I Want to be When I Grow Up"
July 3 - More of the 4th of July Celebration - Horse Pull at Side Hill Acres Goat Farm, Spencer Rd., Gates open at 8 AM. Pull starts at 1 PM.
July 4 - Candor's Annual 4h of July Parade begins on Church St. at 10 AM, goes up Owego St. to Main St. and continues on Main St. to Spencer Ave. The parade will be followed by the American Legion Auxiliary's Annual Chicken BBQ at 11 AM at the concession stand on the fairgrounds.
June 30 - Candor's 4th of July Celebration starts with the Carnival at 6 PM
July 1 - Candor's 4th of July Celebration continues with Carnival at 6 PM, Music by After Market, and the Fireworks at Dusk all held at the Village Ball Field on spencer Rd.
July 2 - Candor's 4th of July Celebration continues with a Car Show from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Legion Pavilion, 90 Spencer Rd. The Carnival at the Village Ball Field will resume at 4 PM and the Kiddie Parade starts from the school at 5 PM with the theme "What I Want to be When I Grow Up"
July 3 - More of the 4th of July Celebration - Horse Pull at Side Hill Acres Goat Farm, Spencer Rd., Gates open at 8 AM. Pull starts at 1 PM.
July 4 - Candor's Annual 4h of July Parade begins on Church St. at 10 AM, goes up Owego St. to Main St. and continues on Main St. to Spencer Ave. The parade will be followed by the American Legion Auxiliary's Annual Chicken BBQ at 11 AM at the concession stand on the fairgrounds.
Ongoing Events click here to see a list of ongoing events
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Chamber News
Candor Chamber Donates to Candor EMS
By Carol Henry for the Owego Pennysaver, January 15, 2022
After several members of the Candor Chamber of Commerce got involved in a community group organized by the Candor EMS, the Chamber devised plans to raise money during the year to help with the Chamber’s mission. With bake sales, yard sales, donation boxes at various local businesses, and during community events such as the Daffodil Festival, the Chamber was able to raise $6,504. The check was presented on Tuesday, Jan. 4, to EMS Captain Kelly Starkweather by Chamber President Rita Kellogg.
By Carol Henry for the Owego Pennysaver, January 15, 2022
After several members of the Candor Chamber of Commerce got involved in a community group organized by the Candor EMS, the Chamber devised plans to raise money during the year to help with the Chamber’s mission. With bake sales, yard sales, donation boxes at various local businesses, and during community events such as the Daffodil Festival, the Chamber was able to raise $6,504. The check was presented on Tuesday, Jan. 4, to EMS Captain Kelly Starkweather by Chamber President Rita Kellogg.
Chamber board members Dick Zavatto, Cheryl Berg, Terri Rennells, Rita Kellogg, EMS Captain Kelly Starkweather, Board members Dave Astorina and Maria Cole. Front Board members Jessica Spaccio and John Tufarella
Map of Local Candor Businesses
New Chamber Members Wanted
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The Candor Chamber of Commerce is running a campaign for new members. Dues are $25 for the year 2022. They have been lowered from $35 a year because of the hit many businesses have taken due to Covid. Once you join, you will 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:
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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.
Tioga County Resource Guide
The Tioga County Resource Guide is a comprehensive document for families in Tioga County. This guide includes health information for children with disabilities, camps, schools, family activities, benefit programs, legal aid, food pantries, places of worship, and so much more! Download it here