It’s Friday, Chemung County! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Shred day, a proposed 7 Brew drive-thru, and Friday night at Thorne + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old) -- see what it covers.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community document cleanup: Chemung Canal Trust Company Shred Day, rescheduled from April 25, will be held June 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the main office, open to all individuals -- get the event details.
Coffee chain proposal reviewed: A 7 Brew drive-thru is proposed for 830 County Route 64 in Big Flats, between Michael's and Taco Bell, with construction Sept. 1 to Nov. 1 if approved -- see what happens next.
Seasonal market returns: Wednesdays at Wisner returned to Wisner Park with local vendors, community groups, and live music. After a strong opening day, expect budget-friendly produce while supporting businesses reinvesting locally -- browse the market highlights.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Make Room for Creativity: Need a nudge to swap scrolling for something hands-on this week? Community Arts of Elmira Inc keeps the local pulse going with rotating exhibits, community workshops, and public art energy, so pick a night, bring a friend, and let your right brain remember what it can do.
Classic Elmira fun: When the weekend rolls around, Eldridge Park is that easy win where the carousel still thrills, paddle boats drift just right, and mini golf sparks friendly smack talk. Pack some chill vibes, rally the neighbors, and make a low-key evening feel like hometown summer.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎭 Friday Night at Thorne @ Thorne Street Park (Horseheads) | Friday (6/12) at 4:30 PM – Opening night in Horseheads means Friday Night at Thorne with Brotherz Unknown on stage, cold drinks, and familiar faces. Expect tight grooves, hometown energy, and the kind of loud. You get live tunes, a quick catch-up with half the town, and still make your bedtime.
🎣 36th Annual Ed Puriso Kids Fishing Derby @ Eldridge Park (Elmira) | Saturday (6/13) at 8:00 AM – Trout Unlimited 430 keeps the tradition going with year 36 of the Ed Puriso kids fishing derby, free and friendly, with registration at the lakeshore cafe, plus snacks. Longest fish wins a prize and a light lunch. Kids reel, adults supervise, everyone tells taller stories.
🏃 Elmira Heights PBA - Thomas Edison 5k @ Oakridge Park | Saturday (6/13) at 9:00 AM – Elmira Heights is dusting off an old favorite with the Thomas Edison 5K, courtesy of the PBA. Think hometown streets, familiar faces, and just enough cardio to justify brunch. Run, walk, or perfect your power shuffle, nostalgia included, sirens not.
🍖 Pulled Pork BBQ Fundraiser @ Wetlands Brewery (Van Etten) | Saturday (6/13) at 10:00 AM – Pulled pork BBQ and pints at Wetlands Brewery, with a conservation twist that benefits the Great Falls Campership Fund. Eat well, talk wetlands, browse hands-on exhibits, and quietly feel virtuous while helping send local kids to camp. Neighborhood outing, big impact.
🎬 Movies in Mandeville: Disney’s Hercules @ Mandeville Hall at the Clemens Center (Elmira) | Saturday (6/13) at 1:00 PM – Channel your inner demigod at a Mount Olympus bash, then settle in for Disney’s Hercules on the big screen, theater-quality sound, and plenty of themed snacks. Costumes encouraged, kids delighted, grandparents quietly flexing their sing-along stamina. Seven bucks, zero trailers, actual fun.
🚗 Eldridge Park Classic Car Show @ Eldridge Park Carousel (Elmira) | Saturday (6/13) at 4:00 PM – Grab a lawn chair at Eldridge Park and admire more polished chrome than a 70s bathroom. The classic car show circles the carousel with tailfins, V8 rumble, and owners fluent in humble bragging, good stories, and carburetor talk. Nostalgia included, funnel cake optional.
🪑 Create Your Own Garden Porch Chair @ The Shoppes at Oldies But Goodies (Elmira) | Sunday (6/14) at 1:00 PM – Bring that “best” garden hat, and build a garden porch chair at The Shoppes at Oldies But Goodies. It is hands-on, low-stress, and actually useful, so your porch can stop giving you that look. Plus, you leave with a $5 Pine Valley Farms gift card. Live music & entertainment:- 6/16 Hard Reads @ Steele Memorial Library (Elmira) - 3:30 PM
- 6/16 Steele @ Steele Memorial Library (Elmira) - 5:30 PM
- 6/19 360Aurora @ 360Aurora (Elmira Heights) - 7:00 PM
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — Announcement Your homeowners insurance has a blind spotIt covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old). *See what it covers → |
07 — The Chemung County report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 81%
Patchy fog before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 97. West wind 1 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 1 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
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