What's Happening Around Candor?

​We love our small town with the big heart! Many organizations are having events to add to the enjoyment of our citizens. ​​​

Upcoming Events​​​​​​​​
  • October 1 -31 - All activities at The Iron Kettle Farm will be open daily. Mon.-Fri. activities will begin about 11:30 AM. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day the activities will start between 10:00 and 10:30 AM. Wristbands will be available on Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day. The Farm Market and gift shop are open every day from 9-6 until Halloween.
  • October 21 - Pancake Breakfast 8 - 11 AM. Candor Fire Department. Includes Pancakes, eggs, home fries, sausage gravy & biscuits, sausage, orange juice, coffee, hot chocolate.
  • October 26 - Fish Fry by the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion building on Spencer Rd. - 6 PM until gone.
  • October 28 - Pork Chop BBQ to benefit Candor EMS purchase of automatic CPR system. $10.00 each. Meal includes: pork chop, salt potatoes, baked beans, roll and cookie. Pick up meals at the Candor Ambulance Garage between 11:00am - 1:00pm. To reserve your ticket please call 607-659-5529 or email office@candorems.org
  • November 3 - Annual Harvest Supper at the Methodist Church on Owego St. Turkey all of the trimmings including homemade pie. Take-out starts at 4:30 PM. Dining in starts at 5:00 PM. Free will offering.

Ongoing Events
Sunday
  • The third Sunday of the month from October to March a pancake breakfast is held at the Candor Fire Hall, 74 Owego Rd. from 8 - 11 AM. Call 659-5859 for more information.
  • 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. Rehearsals for our Christmas concert begin Sept. 9. The concert will tentatively take place on Dec. 1.
Monday
  • Monday night Line Dance Lessons at Punk's Place, 21 Mill St., 7 - 9 PM. $5 per person. 659-5714.
Tuesday
  • 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. Starts September 11.
  • Tai Chi classes with Terri Crance at Candor EMS building, 58 Main St. from 1 - 2 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sliding fee scale $1-$3. For more information or to register for class, contact Terri at 607-624-3780 or email gammit@localnet.com.
  • Lego Club at the library from 5 -7 PM weekly. Open to all. Every week there is a different challenge to create.
  • Tuesday Dinner Karaoke at Punk's Place 6:30 - 10:00 PM.
​ Wednesday
  • The Write Now Writer’s Group meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Candor Free Library, from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Participants must be 18 or older to attend. The Write Now Writer’s Group is a multi-genre group of writers who have met since 1992 to share information on various writing topics as well as publishing trends. It’s an active supportive and social group. For more information on membership or visiting the group, contact author Carol Henry at carolhenry@frontiernet.net or 607-659-7661.
  • 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.
  • 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 from September to March at the Candor Ambulance Garage. From April through August, the meetings are held only on the 1st Wednesday of the month. No meeting in July.
​ Thursday
  • 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.
  • 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 until end of Sept.
  • T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) every Thursday at the Town Hall. 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Contact Jean Dewey at 659-9969 or email jmdewey@frontiernet.net.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Friday Night Magic at Kazon Cards and Games, 80 Main St., 6-9 PM every Friday.

Candor Fall Fest 2018 

Candor Welcomes Fall with Festival of Events    by Wendy Post, Owego Pennysaver, October 7, 2018
Some pictures from the events are below. More can be found on the Fall Festival page.

New Members Wanted

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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: 
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​​​      ​​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, $20.
  •       Fall Scarecrow Contest
  •       Fall Festival  October 5th, 6th, 7th
  •       Holiday Tour of Homes  Sunday, December 2 or 9
  •       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.
Click here for information and a membership application.

Grants for Free Home Repair ​

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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.

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.

CANDOR’S DAFFODIL FESTIVAL A SUCCESS

by Anne Stout, published in Life in the Finger Lakes May 8, 2018
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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. 

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​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.
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