Events for August 2015
Corning Area Chamber of Commerce
Jun 12 - Aug 1    Cannon Kickers (Ages 3-5) new classes start
Now accepting ne students for our next 3-5 year old classes the Kickers starting in August. Cannon Kickers program is a fun and safe karate based program that is adjusted and designed just for children ages 3-5. Your child will develop better coordination, balance, listening skills, safety skills, and cooperation through games and drills. In addition to those great benefits through our values program we will help your child understand Discipline, Loyalty, Integrity, and Respect. Being part of Cannon Karate, your whole family can take advantage of the benefits that karate has to offer!  
Date: June 12, 2015
Website: http://cannonkarate.com/index.html
Location: Cannon Karate
100 Civic Center Plaza, Corning
Contact: CJ Cannon or Mike Cannon (607)-368-1726 (607)-368-1860
EMail: karate@cannonkarate.com
Date/Time Details: Sign up by August 1, 2015
Jul 17 - Sep 4    Main Exhibit: Recent work by GC Myers
GC Myers
A collection of recent paintings
July 17 - September 4, 2015

Opening Reception
Friday, July 17  5:00 - 7:30
Music performed by William Groome

All events are free and open to the public
Please join us!
Date: July 17, 2015
Website: http://westendgallery.net
Location: 12 West Market Street Corning, NY 14830
Contact: 607.936.2011
EMail: info@westendgallery.net
Date/Time Details: On Exhibit: July 17 - September 4 Opening Reception: Friday, July 17 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE. All events are open to the public.
Aug 1    Gallery Talk: GC Myers

GC Myers
A collection of recent paintings
July 17 - September 4, 2015

Gallery Talk with GC Myers
Saturday, August 1  1:00-2:00 pm

All events are free and open to the public.
Please join us!

Date: August 1, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://westendgallery.net
Location: 12 West Market Street Corning, NY 14830
Contact: 607.936.2011
EMail: info@westendgallery.net
Date/Time Details: Gallery Talk: Saturday, August 1st 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE. Events are open to the public.
Aug 5    Little Gather

Introduce little ones to the Museum through FREE storytelling, puppet shows, music, and lots of fun!  

 

BubbleMan Doug Rougeux will give a fantastic performance featuring giant soap bubbles! Clap along and show your slick moves with hits and rocking oldies.

 

Collection Connection: Watch a Hot Glass Demo where our beautiful glass creations also begin with a bubble. Then, see how many bubbles you can find in objects in the collection!

 

The Southeast Steuben County Library will be on site for each Little Gather Family session at 11 am, offering selected pieces from their collection centered around the Little Gather theme of the week. Bring your local library card to check out these items and further enhance your Little Gather experience at home.

 

Bring your family at 11 am. Groups can attend a special 9:30 am show. Groups MUST register (space is limited) by calling 607.438.5113 or emailing littlegather@cmog.org
Date: August 5, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.cmog.org/programs/family/little-gather
Location: Corning Museum of Glass 1 Museum Way Corning, NY 14830
EMail: littlegather@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: 8/5/15 11am-12pm
Aug 12    Live Streamed Studio Demonstration: Martin Janecky
Watch as Martin Janecky demonstrates for his class, Blowing and Sculpting Inside the Bubble, which will focus on unique techniques and approaches to solid and blown sculpting from within the bubble.
 
No registration or fee is required to watch this portion of the class. Connect to our Ustream channelon August 12 to watch.
 
Unable to watch the live stream? Each demonstration will be added to our YouTube channel. See thefull listing of past live-streamed demonstrations, and check back for new videos soon.
Date: August 12, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.cmog.org/event/live-streamed-studio-demonstration-martin-janecky-2
Location: Corning Museum of Glass 1 Museum Way Corning, NY 14830
EMail: info@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: 8/12/15 11am-12pm
Aug 12    Little Gather

Introduce little ones to the Museum through FREE storytelling, puppet shows, music, and lots of fun!  

 

Award-winning PUSH Physical Theatre visits the Museum to help audiences discover the potential of young imaginations, by guiding children through creative and expressive movement. Kids will be shown an image of a work in the collection and be encouraged to wriggle, spin, jump and bend like they think the object would move if it could move.

 

Collection Connection: Can you find the works you saw in the show? What other objects in the collection inspire you to move?

 

The Southeast Steuben County Library will be on site for each Little Gather Family session at 11 am, offering selected pieces from their collection centered around the Little Gather theme of the week. Bring your local library card to check out these items and further enhance your Little Gather experience at home.

 

Bring your family at 11 am. Groups can attend a special 9:30 am show. Groups MUST register (space is limited) by calling 607.438.5113 or emailing littlegather@cmog.org
Date: August 12, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.cmog.org/programs/family/little-gather
Location: Corning Museum of Glass 1 Museum Way Corning, NY 14830
EMail: littlegather@cmog.org
Date/Time Details: 8/12/15 11am-12pm
Aug 19    Round Table with Congressman Tom Reed
Join us for a special roundtable opportunity with Congressman Tom Reed to talk about current legislative issues, learn about new issues that coming up and ask any questions you may have for the Congressman.
 
 
The session should be very informational as we look at such topics as the new minimum wage actions, the Affordable Care Act and its respective timeline mandates (such as the 40% excise tax that penalizes employers for providing high-value coverage set to take effect in 2018) and RAMI (Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation) and other current issues you want to hear about.
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Radisson Hotel Corning
 
EMail: jbmorgan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 19
9:00 - 10:30 am
Aug 20    Business After Hours: Insero & Company
Insero & Company will host our August Business After Hours at Tony R's Restaurant.  Join us for an opportunity to meet and mingle, with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, as well as a chance to win a $50 CACC gift card!
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Tony R's 
2 E Market Street
Contact: Janet Morgan
EMail: jbmorgan@corningny.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 20
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $5 for Members
$10 for not yet Members
Aug 22    Clear the Shelters
The Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA is proud to partner with WETM TV for "Clear the Shelters" day! On August 22, 2015, adoption fees will be waived for every cat and dog in the shelter. An approved adoption application is required to adopt. Please join us in helping find "furever" homes for every guest of the shelter! For more information, please call 607-732-1827, or email admin@chemungspca.org.  
Date: August 22, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903
EMail: shelter@chemungspca.org
Date/Time Details: August 22, 2015 11am to 4:30pm