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January 24, 2026 - Drag Show Fundraiser
What : Drag Show Fundraiser When : Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7 PM Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.) All proceeds go directly to the Foodbank of the Southern Tier . Cost : $20 Beer and wine available from Los Ponchos Hosted by Trisha LaMorre and Friends To purchase tickets: Buy at the door OR Venmo @Trisha-Lamorre


January 2026 - Sing With Us! Weekly Ensembles
VESTNY - Vocal Essence Of The Southern Tier -Where every voice matters and every genre belongs Empowering every voice with access to high-quality, inclusive vocal music opportunities that support genre diversit ommunity enrichment, and well-being with excellence and joy in the Southern Tier of New York and beyon What : Sing With Us! - Ensembles Launching Weekly January 2026 When : See age group and dates below. Where : Rehearsals held at The Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmi


February 6, 7, 2026 - Elmira Film Festival
The Elmira Film Festival 2026 Original Work Featuring Filmmakers, Directors, Producers, Artists and Cast from Elmira, New York. Co-Hosted by The Park Church and Community Arts of Elmira. What : "A Place Called Elmira" (1990) When : Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1 PM Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.) Admission : Free for people of all ages About : "A Place Called Elmira" (1990) by Director and Producer Margaret Raphael, who creat


February 20-21 2026 - VESTival Voices
VESTNY - Vocal Essence Of The Southern Tier - Where every voice matters and every genre belongs A statewide auditioned ensemble of experienced adult singers, offering immersive weekends of choral excellence across New York and beyond.—choral conductors, music educators, sacred and church musicians, instrumentalists, jazz artists, cultural tradition bearers, parents of young children, and more—who long for a meaningful musical outlet without the commitment of weekly rehearsa


January 14, 2026 - Meaningful Movie - Sugarcane
What : Meaningful Movie " Sugarcane " When : January 14, 2026 at 7 pm Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.) 🆓 The movie event is free and open to all. 🍿 ☕ 🍪 Pop Corn, Coffee, Cookies Sugarcane An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school in Canada ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve. SUGARCANE premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival where it won the Directing Award: U.S


December 19, 2025 - Solstice Concert
What : An Evening of Hanukkah, Solstice & Christmas Music When : Friday, December 19, 2025 • 7 PM to 8:30 PM Where : The Park Church - 208 W. Gray St. Elmira, NY Enter : The Sanctuary Doors on Church Street Overview Please Join Us for an Evening of Hanukkah, Solstice & Christmas Music. Featuring Mark Simon and Mark Rust Donation Not Required But Appreciated A family friendly concert! Donation or giving of a new or gently used children’s book not required but is appreciated.


Twin Tiers Baby Bank
What : Twin Tiers Baby Bank Diapers Pickup at The Park Church When : 3rd Thursday of each month 12 PM to 1:30 PM and 5 PM to 6 PM Where : The Park Church 208 W. Gray St., Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.) Attention! Diapers must be ordered through the website the Friday before. If you are struggling to provide diapers for your children, the Twin Tiers Baby Bank may be able to help. Register and Order (FREE) Before Pickup First register at Twin TIers Bab


November 12, 2025 - Meaningful Movie - Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect
What : Meaningful Movie " Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect " When : November 12, 2025 at 7 pm Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking lot door near Gray St.) 🆓 The movie event is free and open to all. 🍿 ☕ 🍪 Pop Corn, Coffee, Cookies Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect Screened in partnership with WSKG Public Television, Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect * traces Marshall's life and career from his birth in Baltimore


November 13, 2025 - Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
What : Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body - Cooking Class for Your Mind When : Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 11 AM to 12:30 PM Where : Jennie Fasset Cottage Kitchen - 459 W. 1st St., Elmira, NY Registration : Call 800-272-3900 to register - only 6 available spaces Sponsored by Alzheimer's Association Overview Join us for a special program on November 13 at Jennie Fasset Cottage Kitchen to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activit


November 6, 2025 - The Caregiver's Journey
2025 Susan M. Cotton Southern Tier Caregiver Conference What : The Caregiver’s Journey - Supporting Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care When : Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 9 AM – 4 PM Where : Horseheads Elks Lodge – 6 Prospect Hill Road, Horseheads, NHY 14845 Registration : Call 800-272-3900 to register Sponsored by Alzheimer's Association - Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter Overview Navigating the journey of caregiving can often leave individuals feeling uncertain about wher


October 12, 2025 - Come Celebrate
What : 150th Anniversary of The Park Church's Landmark Sanctuary - Service of Celebration and Re-dedication When : Sunday, October 12, 2025 @ 2 PM Where : The Park Church Sanctuary With special guests and a reception to follow Homily - “ Verbs ” Scripture: Micah 6:6-8 (Guest clergy may robe/vest. For Christian clergy, the color of the day is red.) Watch the recorded service


October 24 - 25, Harvest Sing
What : Harvest Sing Intensive When : Friday, October 24, 2025 - 7 PM to 9 PM and When : Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9 AM to 4 PM Where : 360 Aurora, 360 E. 14th St Elmira Heights, NY 14903 Register for $25 All Voices. All Styles. One Community Twice each year, the VEST Community Sings bring together people of all ages for an intergenerational, open-to-all pop-up chorus. No experience and no auditions are required-just a love of singing. Over the course of two relaxed rehea


September 17, 2025 - Learn, Explore, Create, Connect
What : An Interactive Wellness Event for Older Aduls & Caregivers When : Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1 PM - 3 PM Where : Community...


September 10, 2025 - A Meaningful Conversation about Suicide Prevention
What : A Meaningful Conversation about Suicide Prevention When : Wednesday, September 10 @ 7 PM – 8 PM Where : The Park Church - Beecher...


August 22-24, 2025 - All My Sons by CSCT
What : CSCT Presents All My Sons by Arthur Miller & Directed by Mark Sardo When : August 22 & 23, 2025 @ 7:30 PM; August 24 @ 2 PM...


June 14, 2025 - Elmira Street Painting Festival
What : Annual Elmira Street Painting Festival When : June 14, 2025 - 10 AM to 9 PM (June 14 is Rain Date) Where : Water St. & Main St.,...


Summer 2025 - Park Church Lecture Series
The 2025 Park Church Summer Lecture Series is presented by the Center for Mark Twain Studies (CMTS) and The Park Church. The series will...


June 11, 2025 - Chemung County Resilience Plan
What : Chemung County Resilience Plan When : June 11, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM Where : The Park Church - Beecher Hall (enter via parking...


June 14, 2025 - SoFLX Pride Festival
What : Southern Finger Lakes Pride Festival When : Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 11 am to 5 pm Where : Centerway Square, Corning, NY...


June 21, 2025 - Princess Peigh's Sword Fighting Tea Party
What : Princess Peigh's Sword Fighting Tea Party When : June 21, 2025 from 2 PM and 7 PM (doors open half an hour before showtimes) Where...
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