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RELISH Returns!
Elmira's Wine, Brew & Food Experience Returns, albeit in a new, virtual format.
Although COVID-19 has put a halt to many of life’s normal activities, you can still expect to see Mark Twain Country’s RELISH!
The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce, Mark Twain Country and various other sponsors have come together to present RELISH:TO-GO to encourage the community to continue to support our areas restaurants during this challenging time.
Featuring:
Anderson's Cozy Corner
Anne's Pancakes
Anthony's Restaurant
Bell's Country Coffee
Curly's Chicken House
Desirae's Creations
Elmira Downtown Grind
Elmira Tea & Coffee House
Finger Lakes House
Heidi Ho's Food Truck
Hill Top Inn Restaurant, Banquets & Catering
Hilton Garden Inn Elmira/Corning
Juliannas Brickwood BBQ
Light's Bake Shop
Papa John's Big Flats
P's Macaron's
Serendipity Ice Cream & Coffee Café
Sonny's Bar & Grille
Turtle Leaf Café
AND MORE!
Don't forget to snap a photo of your meal and tag Mark Twain County to be entered in a chance to be entered in gift baskets filled with local goodies *some baskets have alcohol, so winning bidder must be 21 years of age or older*. Each week The Christmas House will host a live drawing on Facebook.
Keep an eye on Chemung County Chamber of Commerce & Mark Twain Country's Facebook accounts on how to enter a chance at one of the weekly give away and a chance at the Grand Prize!
Thank you to the sponsors for showing their support in our community!
Empower Federal Credit Union - Grand Sponsor
The Hilliard Corporation - Commemorative Glass Sponsor
Visions Federal Credit Union - Grand Prize Sponsor
Mengel Metzger Barr & Co - Illustrated Map Sponsor
The Christmas House - Weekly Give Away Sponsor
Chemung Supply - Platinum Sponsor
Lighthouse Liquors & Wines - Platinum Sponsor
Finger Lakes Distilling - Silver Sponsor
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield - Bronze Sponsor
Fagan Engineers & Land Surveyors - Bronze Sponsor
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Magic Still Abounds at this Elmira Icon
Looking for a fun, yet safe, way to venture out again? A place where you can also feel a bit pampered? This Elmira icon may be just what you need!
The Christmas House (TCH) is a 6-room specialty gift shop housed in an immaculate 16-color Painted Lady Victorian mansion in Elmira’s Maple Avenue Historic District. Many elegant homes grace this street, but this 1896 beauty has been dubbed, The Grand Dame of the Neighborhood. It is so eye-catching that it was selected to be featured in the book, America’s Painted Ladies, a fact that makes us swell with local pride!
The anticipation starts as you pull into the parking lot.
You know you’ve arrived somewhere special. The sprawling front porch gives a sneak peek of what’s inside. On this stop, we found women’s accessories and clothing, and a fabulous collection of puzzles, including complex 3-D ones.
Safety is on everyone’s minds these days, but you can rest assured it’s a priority here.
The feast for the eyes continues when you step inside.
Wow! Christmas and so much more! They really have you covered for all occasions. One of the first things to catch our eye (after the jewelry!) was the miniature village displays. Each one is painstakingly recreated every season.
There’s also a spectacular Halloween village through October.
Needless to say, there are ornaments for anything you can imagine. And themed trees, galore.
Owners, Julie and Mark Delgrosso, spend several months traveling to shows each year to ensure there are always new and unique things to see. This year TCH is celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote with a special section that honors the sisterhood. You’ll find a tree dedicated to NYS heroines, including local astronaut Eileen Collins, along with Susan B. Anthony, Harriett Tubman and more. And this empowering mug is guaranteed to add a boost of inspiration to your morning coffee.
Whether you’re looking for a quick gift stop on your way home from work, or a fun way to spend an afternoon, The Christmas House is likely to fit the bill. They’ve got you covered for all occasions!
To learn more about The Christmas House
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Six Ways to Safely Get Outside in Twain Country
Warm weather has arrived! If you are tired of hunkering down, there are limited, but growing, options to venture outdoors as the S. Tier begins to open up! Be sure to follow current CDC recommendations on social distancing and masks.
1 Shop a Farmers Market & Meet the Farmers
While not all farmers markets are open yet, the year-round market at Chamberlain Acres is available on Sundays from 11-3, providing local meat, cheese, coffee, honey, eggs, maple syrup, and homeopathic health items, along with a vast selection of garden plants and flowers.
2 Watch a Movie on one of New York’s Largest Screens
Drive-in movie theaters are scarce, but luckily, Elmira is home to a great one! Elmira Drive-In has two large screens, including one that’s 50’ x 100’, and is nestled among the foothills along Route 352. You might even be able to take in a free firefly show during early summer!
3 Play a Round of Golf
Golf is a relaxing option to connect and stay in fit. Chemung County courses have taken pains to provide a safe way to get back on the green. For details on local courses, click here.
4 Pay Tribute to Twain on a Walking Tour at Woodlawn Cemetery
Established in 1858, Woodlawn Cemetery covers 184 acres, and its winding roads make it a popular spot for a stroll. One of the first rural garden-style cemeteries in the U.S., Woodlawn is, perhaps, best known as the final resting place of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), whose grave-site remains among the most visited in the country. Thanks to the Elmira College Center for Mark Twain Studies and Small Town 360, you can follow an interactive historic map of Woodlawn Cemetery that provides details on the Clemens/Langdon family site, as well as several other notable cemetery residents.
5 Take a Hike
Visitation numbers at area parks and hiking trails indicate that quarantine has rekindled a love affair with the outdoors. Whether taking a stroll or an ambitious hike, walking can lift spirits and boost cardio health. A resource for area hiking options can be found here. History and rail lovers should also check out the 8.7 mile paved Lackawanna Trail that runs from Eldridge Park to Lowman Crossover, frequently using old railroad overpasses to cross streets.
6 Discover your favorite Ice Cream Stand
Discover your favorite Ice Cream Stand
I scream, you scream…We love our ice cream in Twain Country and have a plethora of ice cream stands to prove it! While some claim a loyalty to a favorite spot, many of us find choosing a top choice to be too daunting. Click here to find an ice cream stand near you.
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2020 Census: Chemung County Counts!
While various factors come into play with regard to Census under-counting, a leading one is census myths. Many people don’t believe that their response will matter, that the census is a scam, or that their information will be abused.
The reality is, your response matters.
The 2020 Census impacts funding decisions for things like infrastructure, health care, education, and more. During this critical time as we are all experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that specific healthcare allocations are made, in order to ensure that Chemung County is provided with the accurate services and necessary supplies.
What do you do? Count everyone in your home on the 2020 Census. That includes babies, young children, foster children, and nonrelatives who live with you. The census will shape the future for communities across the nation for the next ten years.
How can you respond? You can respond to the Census online, by phone, or by mail today. Regardless of how you choose to respond, your information will be kept confidential and can only be used to produce statistics.
#ChemungCountyCounts
To respond online: https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond.html
To respond by phone: 844-330-2020
Thanks to Tanya McGee at the Chemung County Planning Department for the guest post.
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Your Guide to Summer Camps!
Happy May, Elmiraland! We’ve compiled a list of summer camps in the area. This is a work in progress so please feel free to leave other camps and links in the comments and we will update accordingly.
Town of Southport Summer Parks Program will have online signups in June. Also, the Chemung County Youth Bureau’s SPOT program will be at Chapel Park again this Summer. Please check www.townofsouthport.com in the coming weeks or call the Parks and Rec office at 607-732-4265.
The Southside Community Center is open each weekday all summer from 2-6 pm (except for July 4). We have a variety of activities and daily snack and dinner, all free! We are open to children and teens age 4-18. Register online and get more information at sccelmira.org
Chemung County Youth Bureau Summer Cohesion is a six-week summer, drop-in, recreational, educational and cultural enrichment program, which provides children, ages 4 through 12, with a safe, structured, and fun summer. This school based program takes place at numerous locations throughout the county. Youth participate in daily activities such as arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games, attend special performances, and travel to local libraries, parks and museums. Summer Cohesion serves over 800 children each summer. Click the link above for info and registration.
Wine and Design in Elmira is hosting Art Buzz for kids… see below.
The Town of Elmira hosts summer sports camps for kids age 6-12 at the Town Park … schedule and information is on this link.
Tanglewood Summer Camp … fabulous outdoor activities for kids Pre-K and up. We challenge you to browse the catalog and not be envious that you have to go to work instead.
GST Boces Summer of Innovation Progams are held far and wide with tons of different subjects for students of all ages. But sign up soon as they do sell out!
Chemung River Friends will hold youth summer camps in giant canoes on the Chemung River in July! Link to register here.
Please feel free to send us other links via the comments section or email (hello@elmiraland.com).
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