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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Winter Riverside Family Hike - West Elmira (Dog & Kid Friendly)
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO POOR WEATHER\, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. ALL REGISTRANTS HAVE BEEN REFUNDED. \nJoin the River Friends for a guided family hike/snowshoe/x-country ski on the riverside trails\, and learn more about plants and animals. \nBring your boots\, snowshoes\, or cross country skis (if we have snow)\, and little kids are welcome with a guardian! Dogs are also welcome\, but must be kept on a leash. Kids do not have to be leashed\, but we will leave that up to you! 🙂 \nWe will enjoy a short guided family adventure on the riverside trails behind West Elmira (meet at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira at 1:15pm to start hiking at 1:30pm)\, while we look for and learn about all the different types of animals and plants who call the watershed their home in winter. This program will be educational\, fun\, and participants will be provided with a small snack. \nThis program will have a Member and Non-member rate for adults – KIDS AND DOGS ARE FREE with a guardian\, and all adult attendees MUST pre-register. To become a member\, please visit our website – www.chemungriverfriends.org. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED DUE TO CANCELATION. \nDON’T FORGET TO BRING A WATER BOTTLE AND DRESS APPROPRIATELY! We will be hiking at a minimum\, or snowshoeing\, or cross country skiing\, and it will most likely be COLD – at the least snow boots are recommended\, and dress warmly with skin covered. (Skis and snowshoes and snow boots are not provided\, and you must bring your own.).
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/winter-riverside-family-hike-west-elmira-dog-kid-friendly/
LOCATION:Grove Street Boat Launch\, 36 Grove Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14905\, United States
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SUMMARY:River Access Point & Boat Launch Volunteer Clean-up #4
DESCRIPTION:This is FREE and Open-to-the-Public Volunteer Clean-up Event. There is no registration required\, just show up. \nThis is the fourth in this series of events. We will be meeting at the Conhocton Street River Access Point in the City of Corning (10 Conhocton Street\, Corning\, NY 14830) at 3:00PM\, and cleaning-up as much as we can\, before moving onto the Kinsella Park River Access Point in the Town of Painted Post (5 mile drive)\, and we will finish by cleaning-up at Mulholland Bridge River Access Point in the Town of Erwin (4 mile drive). \nWork Gloves and Garbage Bags will be provided. You will need to provide your own transportation. Please join us as we clean-up our Boat Launch Site and River Access Points in preparation for Winter! \nAdditionally\, we want to remind everyone that during the event\, the Department of Health recommends that anyone NOT in the same household\, should wear a mask covering when they are unable to maintain 6 foot distance. You are welcome to bring a mask with you to this event\, but it is outdoors and not a requirement. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19\, please stay home and contact your local health department. We look forward to a safe and fun event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-access-point-boat-launch-volunteer-clean-up-4/
LOCATION:Conhocton Street River Access\, 10 Conhocton Street\, Corning\, NY\, 14830\, United States
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SUMMARY:River Access Point & Boat Launch Volunteer Clean-up #3
DESCRIPTION:This is FREE and Open-to-the-Public Volunteer Clean-up Event. There is no registration required\, just show up. \nThis is the third in this series of events. We will be meeting at the Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch behind Henry Minier’s Athletic Field in the Town of Big Flats (2551-2609 NY-352\, Big Flats\, NY 14814) at 3:00PM\, and cleaning-up as much as we can\, before moving onto the Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch in the Town of Big Flats (2 mile drive)\, and we will finish by cleaning-up at River Road Boat Launch in the Town of Corning (3 mile drive). \nWork Gloves and Garbage Bags will be provided. You will need to provide your own transportation. Please join us as we clean-up our Boat Launch Site and River Access Points in preparation for Winter! \nAdditionally\, we want to remind everyone that during the event\, the Department of Health recommends that anyone NOT in the same household\, should wear a mask covering when they are unable to maintain 6 foot distance. You are welcome to bring a mask with you to this event\, but it is outdoors and not a requirement. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19\, please stay home and contact your local health department. We look forward to a safe and fun event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-access-point-boat-launch-volunteer-clean-up-3/
LOCATION:Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch\, 43C8+HW Big Flats\, New York\, Big Flats\, NY\, 14814\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meaningful Movies Returns!
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Park Church in Elmira and the People for a Health Environment\, the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed is proud to support the return of the FREE documentary film series: “Meaningful Movies”! \nThis month’s film is “The Story of Plastic”\, a 2019 documentary film directed by Deia Schlosberg (Run time 95 minutes). \n“The Story of Plastic is a searing exposé\, uncovering the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. Different from every other plastic documentary you’ve seen\, THE STORY OF PLASTIC presents a cohesive timeline of how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas industry has successfully manipulated the narrative around it. From the extraction of fossil fuels and plastic disposal to the global resistance fighting back\, THE STORY OF PLASTIC is a life changing film depicting one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues.” – (Quoted from TheStoryofStuff). \n“The Story of Plastic shows us a hidden crisis of global scale in our oceans. It destroys the myth that plastic always gets recycled. It exposes the machinations of the fossil carbon industry that have made us all highly dependent on plastic. And it gives us hope that alternatives are possible.” – Christopher Bystroff\, Professor\, Biological Sciences\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, Chair of the Green Sanctuary Committee\, Albany Unitarian Universalist Society. \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, October 27th at 7:00PM at Park Church for this FREE event! No registration required\, but MASKS ARE REQUIRED to attend. Please arrive a bit before our 7:00PM showtime.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/meaningful-movies-returns/
LOCATION:Park Church\, 208 West Gray Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14901\, United States
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SUMMARY:River Access Point & Boat Launch Volunteer Clean-up #2
DESCRIPTION:This is FREE and Open-to-the-Public Volunteer Clean-up Event. There is no registration required\, just show up. \nThis is the second in this series of events. We will be meeting at the Dunn Field Launch Site in the City of Elmira (546 Luce St\, Elmira\, NY 14904) at 4:00PM\, and cleaning-up as much as we can\, before moving onto the Grove Street Boat Launch in the City of Elmira (3 mile drive)\, and we will finish by cleaning-up at Fitch’s Bridge Launch in the Town of Elmira (3 mile drive). \nWork Gloves and Garbage Bags will be provided. You will need to provide your own transportation. Please join us as we clean-up our Boat Launch Site and River Access Points in preparation for Winter! \nAdditionally\, we want to remind everyone that during the event\, the Department of Health recommends that anyone NOT in the same household\, should wear a mask covering when they are unable to maintain 6 foot distance. You are welcome to bring a mask with you to this event\, but it is outdoors and not a requirement. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19\, please stay home and contact your local health department. We look forward to a safe and fun event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-access-point-boat-launch-volunteer-clean-up-2/
LOCATION:Dunn Field Boat Launch\, 546 Luce Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14904\, United States
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SUMMARY:River Access Point & Boat Launch Volunteer Clean-up #1
DESCRIPTION:This is FREE and Open-to-the-Public Volunteer Clean-up Event. There is no registration required\, just show up. \nThis is the first in this series of events. We will be meeting at the White Wagon Boat Launch in the Town of Chemung (153 White Wagon Rd\, Waverly\, NY 14892) at 4:00PM\, and cleaning-up as much as we can\, before moving onto the Wyncoop Creek Boat Launch in the Town of Chemung (3 mile drive)\, and we will finish by cleaning-up at the Toll Bridge Park Boat Launch: Town of Wellsburg (7 mile drive). \nWork Gloves and Garbage Bags will be provided. You will need to provide your own transportation. Please join us as we clean-up our Boat Launch Site and River Access Points in preparation for Winter! \nAdditionally\, we want to remind everyone that during the event\, the Department of Health recommends that anyone NOT in the same household\, should wear a mask covering when they are unable to maintain 6 foot distance. You are welcome to bring a mask with you to this event\, but it is outdoors and not a requirement. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19\, please stay home and contact your local health department. We look forward to a safe and fun event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/volunteer-clean-up1/
LOCATION:White Wagon Boat Launch\, 153 White Wagon Road\, Waverly\, NY\, 14892\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT!! Annual Meeting & Jim Pfiffer's Retirement Celebration at the Grove Street Boat Launch
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for an evening of reflection\, celebration\, and community on the Chemung River! Our Annual Meeting and Jim Pfiffer’s Retirement Celebration will take place on Saturday\, October 2\, 2021\, starting at 3:00 PM at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira\, under a tent with twinkling lights and tables and chairs. \nAn RSVP is required – TICKETS are $10 at The Door. **YOU MUST RSVP BY EMAIL OR PHONE. See instructions below.**  \n3:00 – 4:00PM – Registration & Social Hour \nPlease register upon arrival\, and enjoy music by Gerard Burke. We accept cash or checks. Tickets are $10 each at the door. \n4:00 – 5:00PM – Dinner is Served & Program Begins \nBoxed dinner is provided by Golden Glow Fire Department. Find yourself a seat and enjoy your delicious Chicken BBQ dinner as the evening’s events begin! \n5:00 – 6:00PM – Dessert is Served & Roast and Toast Begins \nDessert is provided by Cheesy Dreams. Don’t forget to bring your cash ($5 for 3 minutes on the mic) to “Roast” or “Toast” Jim Pfiffer\, while we enjoy decadent cheesecake cupcakes! \n6:00PM – Live Music & Kayak Raffle Drawing \nWe’ll be drawing the winner for this year’s Kayak Raffle Bundle at 6PM! If you would like to purchase raffle tickets before the event\, please visit our friends at the Finger Lakes House or Swarthout’s Bait and Tackle Shop. You can also purchase raffle tickets in-person at the event\, but you must RSVP to attend! Take Two performs LIVE at the Grove Street Boat Launch Pavilion. Dance\, listen\, and be merry! \nPlease RSVP by September\, 30\, 2021\, by providing your name(s) and the number of meals you’d like to reserve either by email: RiverFriendsRSVP@gmail.com or by calling (607) 846-2242. If we don’t answer\, please leave a message and we will return your call to confirm. \nWe hope to see you there! \nWe would also like to thank our event sponsors and supporters: \n\nOsprey Tier – Hilliard Corporation & Casella\nDragonfly Tier – Chemung Canal Trust Company & CopyExpress\nSupporters Tier –  The Finger Lakes House\, Swarthout’s Bait & Tackle Shop\, Wallin Insurance\, and Warner’s Way Real Property Services\n\nThank you for your continued support of our mission and of our community’s natural resources! \nRemember – Tickets are $10 at the door\, you MUST RSVP\, and please bring extra cash to “Roast” or “Toast” Jim! It should be a great evening of fun and celebration! We hope to see you there! \n(Can’t attend\, but still want to support the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and Jim’s Retirement Celebration\, make a donation in place of attendance.)
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/annual-meeting-jim-pfiffers-retirement-celebration-at-the-grove-street-boat-launch/
LOCATION:Grove Street Boat Launch\, 36 Grove Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14905\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - River Kayak Rentals
DESCRIPTION:**Due to lack of Pre-registrations for this event\, we have had to cancel. We hope to see everyone next year!** This Guided River Kayak Rental event will meet at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira\, where our partners at Endless Mountain Outfitters bring you to your launch site of Fitch’s Bridge (3-mile trip) to begin your guided kayak trip. Pre-registration is required by clicking this link.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-kayak-rentals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T140000
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SUMMARY:River Kayak Rentals: Boats and Afternoon Lunch at Finger Lakes House
DESCRIPTION:This Guided River Kayak Rental event will meet at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira\, where our partners at Endless Mountain Outfitters bring you to your launch site of Bottcher’s Landing (9-mile trip) to begin your guided kayak trip. We will end by traveling to the Finger Lakes House for a late afternoon lunch and refreshments – with a special treat provided by our friends at the Finger Lakes House! \nLunch and refreshments are not covered in the cost of the trip. Pre-registration is required. \nhttps://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/endlessmountainoutfitters/items/296297/calendar/2021/09/?full-items=yes&flow=17073
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-kayak-rentals-boats-and-afternoon-lunch-at-finger-lakes-house/
LOCATION:Grove Street Boat Launch\, 36 Grove Street\, Elmira\, NY\, 14905\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T110000
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Woods: Forest Bathing with Dr. Katherine Fultz
DESCRIPTION:This program will provide the opportunity to observe a familiar location with fresh eyes\, and improve your overall sense of wellness through mindfulness practice. We will gather in the parking lot behind the West Elmira Fire Department (1255 W. Water Street\, Elmira) and head to the trailhead behind Pirozzolo Park on Saturday\, September 25\, to do a walking meditation and yoga series in the woods from 9AM – 11AM\, while paying close attention to the sensory experience of being in a forest environment. Integrating the traditions of “Forest Bathing” and yoga to guide our walks will help participants to cultivate an appreciation for the natural space around them. \nClass will focus on a “forest invitation” and will be taught by certified Yoga Instructor and Environmental Anthropologist – Dr. Katherine Fultz; these invitations are themes to guide our walking meditations and observations. Participants will pause periodically as a group to do a series of yoga poses\, followed by the opportunity to sit in contemplative stillness and observe the space around them. Following our walk\, participants will have the opportunity to journal or sketch their experiences before sharing with the group. We will close with tea or lemonade\, snacks\, and casual conversation. \nDress appropriately for walking and yoga movement. DON’T FORGET TO PACK a sketch book or journal and pencil or pen\, a blanket or towel that can be placed on the ground\, and a bottle of water. \nThis class will have a Member and Non-member rate\, and you MUST pre-register using this link. Participants from our July class will receive half-off to attend!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/yoga-in-the-woods-forest-bathing-with-dr-katherine-fultz/
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