Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Haunted Ghost Tour at the Patterson Inn

Date: October 16, 2008

For more information contact: Jessica Cunningham
Corning- Painted Post Historical Society
(607)937-5281 or email corningpaintedposthistsoc@verizon.net

Release date: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haunted Ghost Tour at the Patterson Inn

The Benjamin Patterson Inn has been standing for 211 years. Thousands of footsteps have echoed on the broad floors, and its original front door has opened and closed countless times. Do ghostly feet haunt the Inn? Volunteers and staff tell of the front door opening—the bell ringing loudly—and footsteps sounding in the entrance. Often, no one is there. Others have heard loud crashes overhead—yet nothing has been disturbed. Some have even heard voices. Has a colonial traveler returned? Is the Inn home to ghostly spirits of long ago? Come and see on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 7-9 p.m.

Brave visitors can walk through the Inn, the log cabin, barn, and schoolhouse and see what ghosts await them.

For those weary travelers who do not want to enter the Inn at night, there will be Halloween and fall crafts in the Welcome Center conference room (crafts appropriate for all ages).

Sponsored by the Corning-Painted Post Historical Society
Free to all visitors, donations graciously accepted

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

apARTment Tour Benefits Arts in Education Grant Program

The Third Annual apARTment Tour will be held on Sunday, October 26 on historic Market Street in Corning. The event supports arts in education grants made by the region's arts council, The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (The ARTS).


The Tour, sponsored by Market Street Coffee & Tea, benefits The ARTS' Local Capacity Building grant program, which provides matching funds to school programs that incorporate the arts into the academic curriculum. Tour proceeds will supplement funding The ARTS receives for the program from the New York State Council on the Arts. Since the program's inception in 2002, The ARTS has granted close to $130,000 to schools in Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben counties.


Pam Weachock, owner of Market Street Coffee & Tea and a member of The ARTS' Board of Directors, stated, "Market Street Coffee & Tea is excited to sponsor the apARTment Tour for a third year. This is a great event, which over the past two years has raised close to $7,000 for local schools."

Stops on this year's Tour include the Henkel Block Building at 72 East Market Street, which was shown unfinished last year; apartments at 45-47, 61, 81 and 88 East Market; and unfinished spaces at 76-78 and 80 West Market. Ginnie Lupi, The ARTS' executive director, said "there will also be a couple of surprises on this year's Tour." A full list of sites will be provided to participants on the day of the Tour.


Current research indicates that the arts can have a positive impact on student performance, especially when integrated into academic classes like math, language arts, science and social studies. "Through the Local Capacity Building grant program, The ARTS is able to assist schools in building necessary partnerships with artists and arts/cultural organizations, to create programs that make a huge difference for students throughout our region," said Tom Oberg, The ARTS' arts in education coordinator. "This event allows The ARTS to support more projects than would otherwise be possible, in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Allegany counties."

The apARTment Tour begins at Market Street Coffee & Tea, 61 East Market Street and will run from 1 - 4 pm. A post-Tour reception will be held at The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, 32 West Market Street, from 2 - 5 pm. Tour Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the Tour and are available at Market Street Coffee & Tea and at The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Original artwork by Janet Howie of Corning, New York

Monday, October 6, 2008

Night of Italian Music, Dance and Food

Night of Italian Music, Dance and Food
The Corning-Painted Post Historical Society and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes invite the public for a night of Italian folk music, dance and food on Saturday, October 18, 7 PM to 10 PM at the Marconi Social Club, 26 West Pulteney Street Corning, NY.


We’ll be partying Italian style! The Sgro Brothers who have played in venues as diverse as the Ed Sullivan Show and the White House will provide the music. Most recently, they performed at the Dean Martin Festival with Martin’s daughter, Deana. The Sgro Brothers play a wide repertoire of tunes including jazz, classical and popular music as well as folk songs learned from their father.


We’ll learn the Tarantella from Genevieve Tarantelli and the Dancing Grannies! Genny learned the folk dances of Italy from her family. Her mother said that Genny could dance before she could walk. She will teach us the Tarantella, a dance that mimics the actions of someone suffering from a Tarantula bite and then stomping the spider to death!

It’s good that we’ll be dancing because we’ll also be eating and drinking!
Sorge’s Restaurant will provide an Italian food tasting including pasta dishes and desserts. The cash bar at the Marconi Social Club will also be open. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 6 and are $10 per person, or $15 for two people when purchased in advance from the CPPHS, The ARTS, Sorge’s Restaurant or the Marconi Social Club. Tickets are also available at the door for $15 per individual or $20 per couple.

This is a program of Lace, the Spaces Between: Domestic Lace Making and the Social Fabric of the Italian American Community in Corning located at the Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum. This event is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. Additional contributions were provided by The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc., Corning Incorporated, LaVere Media, Sorge’s Restaurant and the TRIAD Foundation.

For more information contact:


Corning-Painted Post Historical Society

(607) 937-5281 or email corningpaintedposthistsoc@verizon.net

Friday, September 26, 2008

Professional outdoorsmen scheduled to give seminars at second annual Southern Tier Outdoor Show in October

For Immediate Release


Contact: Carla Dawejko 607-664-2300

Professional outdoorsmen scheduled to give seminars at

second annual Southern Tier Outdoor Show in October

The educational seminars at the second annual Southern Tier Outdoor Recreation Exposition on October 4-5 at Wilkins RV, Inc. in Bath, NY will be given by several leading national outdoorsmen. The seminars are all free to the public.
Gander Mountain Pro Staffer Dave Henderson who will talk about “Shotgunning for Deer” and “How to Score Trophy Racks”, Retriever Trainer Jim Beverly, an Outdoor Channel video host, will cover “Waterfowl Hunting” and “Training the Companion Hunting Retriever”, NY-DEC Specialist Greg Fuerst will speak about “Living with the New York Black Bear”, Peter Smallidge, Arnot Forest Director, will offer a seminar on “Understanding & Managing Invasive Plants," and Dr. Paul D. Curtis, Cornell University Extension Wildlife Specialist will talk on "Coyotes in Suburbia: An Old Dog Learns New Tricks."

Dave Henderson is an outdoor columnist in Binghamton and Ithaca and member of the New York and Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Associations. He is columnist/field editor of Buckmasters Whitetail Magazine, Gun Hunter, Gun Tests, and North American Bear Hunter. With over 6,500 newspaper and 1,200 magazine pieces published on hunting and shooting, he offers seminars on shotgun sports at shows and on the NRS Great American Hunters Tour.

Jim Beverly began training retrievers in 1967 and now specializes in training, clinics and seminars on the Companion Hunting Retriever. He has produced a training DVD and will be appearing on the Outdoor Channel and Callin’ the Shots Waterfowl Hunting video series.

Greg Fuerst has been stationed in the Bath sub office of Region 8 with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Unit since 1978. He coordinates the Venison Donation Coalition throughout New York and serves as the Region 8 Black Bear Specialist.

Peter Smallidge is the State Extension Forester responsible for forest management and stewardship, forest ecology, landowner education, and vegetation management. As Director of the Department of Natural Resources’ Arnot Teaching and Research Forest, he provides leadership statewide for educational, research-based programs that address the stewardship and sustainable production needs associated with the management of private forestland. He also is studying how to enhance meat goat production through controlled woodland browsing.

Dr. Paul D. Curtis is Associate Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist, Separtment of NAtural Resources, Cornell Unviersity, is a Certified Wildlife Biologist with the Wildlife Society. He coordinates Cooperative EXtension's Wildlife Damage MAnagement Program and supervises projects dealing with large ammal issues including black bears, coyotes, and white-tailed deer.

Neil Doughtery’s property layout concepts have been featured in Outdoor Life, Field and Stream, and dozens of other publications and TV shows. He is host of Quality Whitetails Television on the Outdoor Channel, produced Deerscaping and Plant ‘Em Right DVD’s, and with his father, Craig Dougherty, author of Grow ‘Em Right.

Saturday
The semiar lineup is as follows:

Saturday
9:30 a.m.
20-minute Trapping Demo
Bill Lindner, B & E Trapping
Outdoor Seminar Tent

10:00 a.m.
How To Create A World Class Wildlife Property
Neil Dougherty,
North Country Whitetails
Indoor Seminar Room

11:00 a.m.
Shotgunning for Deer
Gander Mountain Pro Staffer Dave Henderson
Indoor Seminar Room

12:00 noon
Training the Companion Hunting Retriever
Jim Beverly
Outdoor Seminar Tent

1:00 p.m.
How to Successfully Hunt Small Properties
Gary Socola, NY Bowhunters
Indoor Seminar Room

2:00 p.m.
Land Trapping
Jerry Gamet, Mt. Top Trapping
Outdoor Seminar Tent

Dog Agility Demonstration
Finger Lakes SPCA
Near Outdoor Seminar Tent

3:00 p.m.
Living With the New York Black Bear
Greg Fuerst, DEC
Indoor Seminar Room

Tracking Wounded Game
Finger Lakes Deer Search
Outdoor Seminar Tent



Sunday

10:00 a.m.
How To Create A World Class Wildlife Property
Neil Dougherty, North Country Whitetails
Indoor Seminar Room

11:00 a.m.
How To Score Trophy Racks
Gander Mountain Pro Staffer  Dave Henderson
Indoor Seminar Room

12:00 noon
Coyotes in Suburbia: An Old Dog Learns New Tricks
Dr. Paul D. Curtis , Cornell University
Indoor Seminar Room

Waterfowl Hunting
Jim Beverly
Outdoor Seminar Tent

12:30 p.m.
Trapping Demo
Ron Hamm, Zehr's North Pride Animal Lures
Outdoor Seminar Tent

1:00 p.m.
Understanding and Managing Invasive Plants
Pete Smallidge Arnot Forest Director
Indoor Seminar Room

2:00 p.m.
Water Trapping
Jerry Gamet, Mt. Top Trapping
Outdoor Seminar Tent

Dog Agility Demonstration
Finger Lakes SPCA
Near Outdoor Seminar Tent

3:00 p.m.
Deer Presentation
North Country Products
Outdoor Seminar Tent

The outdoor show, hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County, WETM-TV, Pembrook Pines Media Group, Gatehouse Media, including The Leader, The Courier and The Evening Tribune, and Wilkins RV, Inc. drew thousands of people to its first outing last year. Visitors called it a wonderful experience and were excited about a show of this kind appearing locally. The show is sponsored by Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC.



Hours for the show are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday Oct 5. A $5.00 parking fee will be charged. For more information on exhibition space or the show schedule contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 or visit http://www.southerntieroutdoorshow.com/.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Corning Southside Neighborhood Association presents "Views of Corning".

PRESS RELEASE


Date: 9/18/08

For more information contact:

Corning-Painted Post Historical Society

(607) 937-5281 or email corningpaintedposthistsoc@verizon.net

Corning Southside Neighborhood Association presents "Views of Corning".

Please join us for an evening of wine, food and art on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 6:60-8:30pm at the Palace Theatre, 17 West Market Street, Corning

Views of Corning, a continuous slide show presentation of black and white photographs from the Corning Painted Post Historical Society and old postcards of Corning on the other big screen.

Tickets are available for $10 at Brown's Cigar Store and the Palace Theatre on Market Street. Ticket include wine tasting, commemorative wine glass, appetizers and a chance to win a "Mystery Steuben Piece" door prize.

Artwork of Corning by local artists and students of Corning Free Academy will be displayed.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Build a Drum Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Mary Hicke. (607) 962-0541 watsondeve1opment@stny. rr.corn

Watson Homestead’s

Build a Drum Workshop

Coopers Plains, NY — Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center. located in Coopers Plains. NY, will hold a drum building workshop on from October 3 - 5. 2008. ‘Stan the Man” (Stan Secrest of Flarrisville. New York) will guide the drum building workshop It takes approximately 16 hours to complete a drum from start to finish. Stan will bring all of the supplies to create a personalized drum. Secrest holds drum workshops across the United States. Participants need to order and pay for their drum in advance. Drum choices range from Native Hand Drums and Ceremonial Drums to several African Drums including Djembes and Ashikos. This workshop requires no previous woodworking experience. For more information on the types and cost of drums available to build, please visit www.buildadrum.com. Lodging is available at Watson Homestead for attendees. and dining is available in the main lodge. Cost for the workshop, including a two night stay and four meals is $1 10. plus the cost of the drum. Cost for commuters is $55 plus the cost of the drum. This includes the program cost and the cost of meals. Contact Watson Homestead at 607-962-0541 to sign up today.

Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center provides a place where people of all faiths and denominations find opportunit for spiritual, emotional. physical, and educational

growth. With over 500 unspoiled acres, Watson Homestead provides a spectacular setting for recreational pursuits. conferences. retreats, and events. For more information about Watson

Homestead. call 607.962.0541 or visit www.watson.homestead.com

Watson Homestead’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mary Hickev, (607) 962-0541 watsondevelopment@stny.rr.com


Watson Homestead’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

Coopers Plains, NY— Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center. located in Coopers Plains. NY. will hold its 2 Annual Golf Tournament at Indian Hills Golf Course on Saturday. September 13. 2008. Teani and sponsor sign ups are now underway. Three holes will offer hole in one prizes. The prizes are: 2008 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle: Callaway BB 460 or X-20 Irons: a choice of airline tickets or cruise for two. In addition. prizes will be awarded for overall lowest score, longest drive, and skins. Cost is $300 per four person, captain and crew. team. Team fees cover 18 holes. 2 golf carts. Watson Homestead golf towel, and continental breakfast. A dinner immediately following the tournament will be held at Watson Homestead. MasterCard. VISA. Discover and American Express accepted. This event is sponsored by: Welliver-McGuire, Chemung Canal Trust Co., John H. Cook Painting Contractor. Inc.. Valicenti Advisory Services. Inc.. American Twin Harley Davison. Seneca Lake Wine TraiL Captain Bills Seneca Lake Cruises. The Gaffer Grille and Taproom. Tony R’s Restaurant. Shirley Edsall. and Dave and Judy Brekenridge. please Contact Watson Homestead at 607-962-0541 or at watsondevelopment@stny.rr.com to sign up and register today,

Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center provides a place where people of all faiths and denominations find opportunity for spiritual, emotional, physical. and educational growth. With over 500 unspoiled acres, Watson Homestead provides a spectacular setting for recreational pursuits. conferences. retreats, and events. For more information about Watson Homestead, call 607.962.0541 or visit http://www.watsonhomestead.com/