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March 13, 2019 Community News, fun stuff, holidays, winter fun

Who Wants to Help Set a World Record?

Let’s rephrase that … I mean, who DOESN’T want to help set a world record!

I’m a little embarrassed to admit that in our house, we spend a fair amount of time watching YouTube videos in which five bros utilize an exorbitant amount of money and energy breaking Guinness World Records on athletic feats. First of all, if you don’t know what I’m talking about, consider yourself lucky. Second of all, what I’m about to describe is going to be way more fun than watching videos at home. Speaking of lucky, taking part in the revelry below may also bring you good luck.*

*This is not guaranteed.

Elmira Downtown Development (EDD) is organizing–in the most amazing way–an attempt to form the World’s Largest Human Shamrock this Sunday in Eldridge Park. EDD is hoping to attract 1,000 willing participants, wearing kelly green, for a photograph in the shape of a shamrock. What better way to kick off your St. Patrick’s Day? Seriously.

Facebook event link … see you there!

January 22, 2019 fun stuff, Local Businesses, winter fun

The Unmitigated Joy of Roller Skating

I really don’t have the words to describe how fortunate we are to have Joycrest Skating Rink here in Elmiraland.

The exterior of Joycrest belies the amazingness that awaits you inside.
I mean, thank you from the bottom of my heart to whoever chose to keep this place intact. It is perfect in almost every way.
This is before the rink really filled up one December Saturday.
EVERYONE IS HAVING THE BEST TIME.

Yes, you can do the hokey pokey.
Mid-century modern decor!
The fonts alone are worth the cost of admission.
It’s a great place to learn how to skate, or to test your muscle memory from 30+ years ago, for example. Really, truly, if you find yourself in need of an activity this winter, go!

Oh, and they have pickle ball courts too.