Events for April 2015
Corning Area Chamber of Commerce
Mar 6 - Apr 24    Main Exhibit: "In the Spotlight"

In the Spotlight
On Exhibit: March 6 - April 24

Featuring new work by:
Bruce Baxter
Becky Congdon
Jennifer Fais
Brian M. Hart
Ileen Kaplan
Judy Soprano


Opening Reception
Friday, March 6  5:00 - 7:30
Music performed by Matrix Flute and Guitar Duo
All events are free and open to the public
Please join us!

Date: March 6, 2015
Website: http://www.westendgallery.net
Location: 12 West Market Street Corning, NY 14830
Contact: 607.936.2011
EMail: info@westendgallery.net
Date/Time Details: Main Exhibit: March 6 - April 24 Opening Reception: Friday, March 6 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE. All events are open to the public.
Mar 28 - Apr 5    Spring Break Activities
Special activities each day. Free with admission.
                                                                                                                                 
Encourage creativity and imagination to blossom over spring break. Visit the Museum of lots of family-friendly activities that will keep both you and the kids busy and happy. Admission for kids and teens is always free, and local residents (living in ZIP codes beginning with 148, 149, or 169) can visit for just $9, making the full line-up of events and activities an affordable option for families of all sizes.
 
Make Your Own Glass
Make a spring egg, a windchime for the summer, and much more!  Additional fee. Projects exist for all ages. We recommend booking ahead of time.
Glassmaking Demos
Watch as expert glassmakers transform molten glass into beautiful objects at the live, narrated Hot Glass Shows. Don’t miss the Flameworking, Glassbreaking, and Optical Fiber Demos. All demonstrations take place in the Innovation Center area and are included in the cost of admission.
Garden Gallery Hunt
Kids can explore the galleries and find glass objects inspired by spring to create their own glass bouquets.
Family Hidden Treasures Tours 
Explore the Museum through one-hour, family-friendly tours. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm during school breaks.
 
Date: March 28, 2015
Time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: One Museum Way Corning, NY 14830
Contact: 937-5371
EMail: info@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: March 28, 2015- April 5, 2015
Fees/Admission: Free with admission
Apr 9    Story Time with the Southeast Steuben County Library

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Free and open to the public. 
No registration required.

The Rockwell Museum and The Southeast Steuben Library team up for a story-time experience; toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome (recommended for ages 18 - 36 months). Attendees are invited to explore the galleries after story time for free, including a visit to the NEW Family Exploration Studio. 

New Art Hunts and gallery activities for youth are created each month in connection with the book theme, and are also available at no charge.

Contact the Rockwell Museum Education Department with questions: 607.974.4707

Date: April 9, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.RockwellMuseum.org
Location: The Rockwell Museum. Free parking behind museum.
Contact: Rockwell Museum Education Department: 607.974.4707
EMail: info@rockwellmuseum.org
Date/Time Details: Second Thursday of each month; 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 9    YEA Investor Panel Event
YEA Investor Panel Event
Join us as we hear our YEA students pitch their ideas to our panel of investors!
Date: April 9, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Corning Country Club
Contact: Denise Ackley
EMail: DKAckley@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 9th
5:30-7:30pm
Apr 9    Behind the Glass Lecture
Free & open to the public. At the Auditorium.
 
This lecture is part of the Behind the Glass lecture series, which takes place the second Thursday of the month. These events include the Museum's popular Meet the Artist lectures, as well as talks by curators and other specialists in the fields of glass, art and archaeology.
 
Not able to attend? This lecture will be recorded and will be available for viewing, in full, on our YouTube channel within 3 days of the event. 
Date: April 9, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: One Museum Way Corning, NY 14830
Contact: 937-5371
EMail: info@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: April 9, 2015 / 7-8 pm
Fees/Admission: Free & open to the public
Apr 11    Certified Professional in Supply Management Exam Preparation

The Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) credential from the Institute for Supply Management is designed to lead the profession by emphasizing the major components of supply management. The CPSM exam prep course at Elmira College provides an overview of the material covered on the exams with resource articles, case studies and supplemental content developed by subject-matter experts.

This CPSM Exam Preparation Course is offered through a ten-week on-campus program.  For more details, visit our Professional Certificates page.

Dates: Saturdays, April 11 - June 13, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Elmira College
Cost: $1,125 (includes official CPSM Study Guide and practice exams.  Does not include cost of CPSM exam)

Date: April 11, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.elmira.edu/ce
Location: Elmira College, One Park Place, Elmira, NY 14901
Contact: Office of Continuing Education and Graduate Studies 607-735-1825
EMail: continuinged@elmira.edu
Date/Time Details: Saturdays, April 11 - June 13, 2015
Fees/Admission: $1,125 **Chamber members receive a 15% discount.
Apr 13 - Apr 16    Road Scholars Glassmaking Course
Fee applies. Contact 607.962.0541 or watsonjenny@stny.rr.com to register.
 
Immerse yourself in glass! You'll explore furnace working, flameworking, and cold working with highly qualified instructors. Enjoy glassmaking demonstrations and lectures on Corning's glass history. Fee applies. For more information or to register, contact Jenny Monroe at Watson Homestead, 607.962.0541 or watsonjenny@stny.rr.com.
Date: April 13, 2015
Time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: One Museum Way Corning, NY 14830
Contact: Contact 607.962.0541 or watsonjenny@stny.rr.com to register.
EMail: info@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: April 13, 2015 - April 16, 2015
Fees/Admission: Fee applies
Apr 14    Regional Projects Roundtable
Join the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce for this important regional projects update with ...
Dawn Burlew, Corning Enterprises
Rita McCarthy, Town of Erwin
Jack Benjamin, Three Rivers Development Corp.
James Johnson, Steuben County IDA
Steve Dennis, City of Corning
Judy Cherry, SCOPED
Date: April 14, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Corning Country Club
Contact: Janet Morgan
EMail: jbmorgan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, April 14th
8:30am - 10:00am
Fees/Admission: Corning and Watkins Glen Chamber Members: FREE
 
Apr 14    Ribbon Cutting: Benjamin Patterson Inn
Stay tuned for some exciting news from the Benjamin Patterson Inn!
Date: April 14, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Benjamin Patterson Inn
Pulteney Street
Corning, NY
 
EMail: jbmorgan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Open House: Noon - 4:00pm
Ribbon Cutting Event: 2:00pm
Apr 14    Cyber Security Certificate
The Cyber Security Certificate is designed to provide attendees with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully plan, design, develop, create and implement their IT disaster recovery plan (DRP). This plan is part of their overall business continuity strategy which considers disaster planning, response, recovery and mitigation. The course also covers recovery time and recovery point objectives (RTO and RPO) and incorporates cyber security strategies for businesses. The course concludes with a practical simulation exercise.

Register Online!

For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education and Graduate Studies at (607) 735-1825 or continuinged@elmira.edu.
Date: April 14, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.elmira.edu/ce
Location: Mirabito Energy Products Corporate Office, 49 Court Street, Binghamton, NY
Contact: Office of Continuing Education and Graduate Studies (607) 735-1825
EMail: continuinged@elmira.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays, April 14 - May 19, 2015 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $325 Chamber Members receive 15% discount.
Apr 15    Business After Hours: WoodsEdge Apartments
Join us on Wednesday, April 15 for Business After Hours!  WoodsEdge Apartments will offer time for networking with gifts, drinks, refreshments from Corning Catering and model unit tours will be available upon request.  

About our host:
From the moment you see its spectacular wooded setting, WoodsEdge Apartment Homes are sure to captivate. We understand that home is much more than just an address. It's a place you want to feel comfortable, happy, and secure. Here at WoodsEdge we offer maintenance free living with many wonderful amenities as well.  It’s a Lifestyle Like No Other!

Learn more at www.woodsedgeapthomes.com

 
Date: April 15, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: WoodsEdge Apartments
2900 Woods Edge Dr,
Painted Post, NY 14870
Contact: Janet Morgan
EMail: jbmorgan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday April 15th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fees/Admission: Members: $5.00
Not-Yet Members: $10.00
 
Apr 21    Morning Mingle: Benjamin Patterson Inn
Stay tuned for some exciting news form the Benjamin Patterson Inn! 
Help them celebrate at this networking event!
Date: April 21, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
EMail: jbmorgan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, April 21st
8:00am - 9:30am
Fees/Admission: Members: $5.00
Not-Yet Members: $10.00
Apr 23    Artist-in-Residence Lecture
Free & open to the public. At The Studio.
 
Hear the April Artist-in-Residence discuss their work and projects at The Studio during this informal lecture.
At The Studio. Free and open to the public; no reservations required.
Date: April 23, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: One Museum Way Corning, NY 14830
Contact: 937-5371
EMail: info@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: April 23, 2015/ 12-1 pm
Fees/Admission: Free & open to the public
Apr 25    Corning Community YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Healthy Kids Day will take place on Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Corning YMCA Gymnasium. Healthy Kids Day is a national YMCA initiative to improve families’ health and well-being with hands on activities and demonstrations to motivate and teach families to develop healthy routines at home. Healthy Kids Day is a FREE community event open to kids and families of all ages full of fun, active play, healthy snacks, prizes, games, and educational opportunities. 
Date: April 25, 2015
Location: Corning Community YMCA 127 Centerway Corning, N.Y. 14830
Contact: Rachael Potter 936-4638 Ext. 232
EMail: rpotter@corningymca.org
Date/Time Details: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fees/Admission: None, free!
Apr 29    Educational Program: Crucial Conversations

CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS:

TOOLS FOR TALKING WHEN STAKES ARE HIGH
by VitalSmarts

 SPECIAL LUNCH AND LEARN WORKSHOP!

“CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL AND USEFUL TOOLS I HAVE FOUND.”  Mike Miller, Dir. of Business Billing, AT&T

 

What’s a Crucial Conversation?

·       A Crucial Conversation is a discussion between two or more people where the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong

·       These conversations when done poorly, or not at all, lead to strained relationships and dismal results!

 

Why Attend This Educational Series Event?

·       Discover why 300 of Fortune 500 companies benefit from Crucial Conversations.

·       Learn how Crucial Conversations helps foster teamwork, builds acceptance and help resolve disagreements.

·       Practice the Crucial Conversations model with others and have fun doing it!

Our facilitator is Andy Taylor, ACC.   www.andrewtaylorconsulting.org

Date: April 29, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Gaffer District Conference Room
114 Pine Street, 2nd Floor
Corning, NY 14830
EMail: jbmorgan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 29, 2015
12:00-1:30pm

Lunch will be provided
Fees/Admission: Members: FREE
Not yet Members: $10