Hello Chemung County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Park future meetings, a landmark African American art survey, and Party in the Park fireworks + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Input on park future: State parks officials will host two public meetings on June 25 about Newtown Battlefield State Park near Elmira, including a remote option. Written comments are accepted through July 16 -- learn how to weigh in.
A landmark art survey: Now on view in Corning, The Rockwell’s ‘Gateways’ surveys 150 years of African American art from the Key Collection, featuring 70-plus artists including Elizabeth Catlett, on exhibit through August 17 -- see the museum exhibit.
New leadership takes shape: Elmira hosted a swearing-in for interim city manager Charmain Cattan, with Olivia Furness stepping into the chamberlain role following Mike Collins’ mid-June departure. Cattan is slated to serve through 2027 -- meet Elmira's new leaders.
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03 — On our radar
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For a quick reset: Skip the couch and wander over to Brand Park, where the playground entertains the kids, picnic pavilions cover the snacks, and you can sneak in pickup hoops, a tennis rally, or a few swings at the baseball diamonds. Local, easy, and exactly the kind of green space your week needs.
Plant it forward: Give your place a glow-up this week with a wander through Chamberlain Acres Garden Center, Florist & Farmers Market, where perennials, annuals, houseplants, and artisan-made goodies mingle with an on-site florist. Real-deal local vibes, helpful folks, and the kind of finds that make neighbors peek over the fence.
Rainy day sanity saver: Level up bounce is Elmira’s sock-only indoor playground with room to jump, a sweet toddler zone for ages 0 to 5, and birthday party packages that keep it simple. When cabin fever hits, this is the move to burn kid energy and keep your sanity intact.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🪞 Steele Kids: Beaded Suncatchers @ Steele Memorial Library (Elmira) | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Kids can whip up beaded suncatchers with Miss Tammie at Steele, and you get the smug satisfaction of “creative time” before lunch. Registration required, and yes, the under-12 crowd needs a grown-up. Sunlight, tiny beads, and minimal glitter-related trauma.
🇺 Elmira Declaration of Resilience @ Steele Memorial Library | Saturday (6/27) at 1:30 PM – Take a break from the grind and swing by Elmira for a 250th birthday nod to America, complete with cake, hope, and a local declaration of resilience. Julian Raven is dropping a historic announcement, and even Twain might raise a brow, then ask for seconds.
🎉 Party in the Park @ Eldridge Park (Elmira) | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting to dust off the lawn chairs and let the kids run a little wild, this is it at Eldridge Park. Food trucks, rides, blankets, neighbors, then the biggest fireworks show around, with communal oooohs and ahhhs.
🌸 America in Bloom @ The Garden Center (Big Flats) | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – Feeling patriotic enough to celebrate 250 years, but prefer it with sprinkles and a little soil under your nails? The Garden Center and Premier Landscaping host a Big Flats bash with free ice cream, rock painting, kids pot-your-own plant, bounce houses, and vendors, plus catch-ups.
💃 25th Anniversary Let's Dance Recital @ Let's Dance (Horseheads) | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – Celebrate a quarter century of Let's Dance with a feel-good recital that mixes tiny twirls, proud parents, and alumni cameos. Bring the family, the nostalgia, and maybe a knee brace, then cheer as former LD and ROC folks hop back on stage for kicks.
🎬 The Rock Docs @ Brand Park Beautification Committee (Elmira) | Sunday (6/28) at 3:00 PM – The Rock Docs are rolling into Brand Park, Elmira, with an afternoon of live tunes and easy dancing under the trees. Think classic hits, neighborly vibes, and that smug thrill of still knowing every lyric. Bring a lawn chair, good snacks, and shoes you trust.
📖 West Elmira Club 1231 (Kids Book Club) @ West Elmira Library | Tuesday (6/30) at 4:00 PM – Give your 8–12-year-old a screen break at West Elmira’s Club 1231 monthly book club, where the chat is lively and the snacks are, delightfully, book-themed. The first ten registered snag free paperbacks, which beats another dust-collecting knickknack, honestly.
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07 — The Chemung County report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 0 to 3 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 65%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 0 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildSet on .85 acres, this well loved 5-bedroom, 2-bath home blends original charm with everyday comfort. Hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, and a spacious eat-in country kitchen give it warm personality, while the first-floor office, laundry, and full bath add convenience. Mature trees, patios, and a generous yard round out the setting.
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