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SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends
DESCRIPTION:This month we will take our children on a stroll through the Mark Twain Riverfront Park and then return to the warmth of our office to make a seasonal decoration using natural elements. Please dress for the weather. There is no registration required and this event is free and open to the public. We’ll meet at 109 N. Main Street in Elmira at 3:30PM. Cookies are included! Wednesday\, December 11 at 3:30PM.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends/
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Nature Prescriptions
DESCRIPTION:Peggy Hurley\, DO\, retired physician and master naturalist returns! \nDr. Hurley will provide information from her extensive research regarding how time spent in nature can improve your physical and mental health. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal. \n 
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-nature-prescriptions/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T163000
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SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends: Native Plants and the Pollinators That Need Them
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our downtown Elmira office for our fun\, free program for kids: Cookies with Friends! This program is a kid-friendly version of our Coffee with Friends series and features a book\, a craft\, and of course\, cookies! The program is free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather\, as we do sometimes take a nature walk as part of the program. We meet at 3:30PM at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, on Wednesdays the week of our Coffee with Friends programs.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends-native-plants-and-the-pollinators-that-need-them/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T154458Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Coordinator Jeremy Leaidicker will define “invasive plants” and explain how they threaten our ecosystem. Learn what you can do in your own backyards and in your community to help. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-invasive-plants/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
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SUMMARY:Riverside Watercolor Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Riverside Watercolor Painting Workshop will be a plein-air painting workshop featuring local artist and instructor – Bridget Bossart van Otterloo! \nThis outdoor painting program will be held at the Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch in the Town of Big Flats. The workshop will take place in the shaded area under the pavilion\, or participants can bring their own camping chairs and move around the property. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. \nParticipants will be supplied with a variety of high-quality brushes\, 140lb. cold-press watercolor paper\, Wisner & Newton watercolor paints\, palates\, drawing boards\, and filtered water from the river. Students will also receive instruction from a locally renowned artist and instructor – Bridget Bossart van Otterloo\, and the artist will demonstrate different watercolor painting techniques for landscape painting. \nPlease bring a water bottle to reduce plastic waste. We will provide tables\, snacks\, refreshments\, and all of the necessary art supplies.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/riverside-watercolor-painting-workshop-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T230727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T230727Z
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SUMMARY:Riverside Watercolor Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Riverside Watercolor Painting Workshop will be a plein-air painting workshop featuring local artist and instructor – Bridget Bossart van Otterloo! \nThis outdoor painting program will be held at the Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch in the Town of Big Flats. The workshop will take place in the shaded area under the pavilion\, or participants can bring their own camping chairs and move around the property. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. \nParticipants will be supplied with a variety of high-quality brushes\, 140lb. cold-press watercolor paper\, Wisner & Newton watercolor paints\, palates\, drawing boards\, and filtered water from the river. Students will also receive instruction from a locally renowned artist and instructor – Bridget Bossart van Otterloo\, and the artist will demonstrate different watercolor painting techniques for landscape painting. \nPlease bring a water bottle to reduce plastic waste. We will provide tables\, snacks\, refreshments\, and all of the necessary art supplies.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/riverside-watercolor-painting-workshop-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250123T003537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T191101Z
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SUMMARY:River Talk at Ill Eagle Taphouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the 200 Lounge upstairs for a brew\, a specialty cocktail\, and some great food at Ill Eagle Taphouse while we chat about a wide range of topics surrounding our beautiful river. Our kickoff event will be presented by co-founder Jim Pfiffer. Jim will talk to us about where all the wildlife goes during winter\, what to do and what not to do to help them thrive in the spring\, and a little about our organization’s background. One free drink token will be given with each ticket sale to be used during the event! \nKeep an eye out this summer for an expansion on this program involving additional locations\, speakers\, and an event passport with a special prize for completed passports! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nGet Tickets
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-talk-at-ill-eagle-taphouse/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250113T184450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T184450Z
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SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends: Native Wildlife & Humans: A Love Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our downtown Elmira office for our fun\, free program for kids: Cookies with Friends! This program is a kid-friendly version of our Coffee with Friends series and features a book\, a craft\, and of course\, cookies! The program is free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather\, as we do sometimes take a nature walk as part of the program. We meet at 3:30PM at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, on Wednesdays the week of our Coffee with Friends programs.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends-native-wildlife-humans-a-love-story/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20241029T134310Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Coexisting with our Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Lori Wheeler\, wildlife rehabilitator\, and founder of For the Love of Finn will educate us about how most harm to wild animals occurs because of something humans did. Lori will talk about the role of a wildlife rehabilitator and the steps that are taken to return an injured or sick animal back to their home. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-coexisting-with-our-wildlife/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T232401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T232413Z
UID:1936-1739615400-1739620800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Chemung River & Watershed Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:E-mail us for more information. Contact our outreach coordinator\, Karen\, at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org for more information and check out our Facebook page for location details and additional scheduled cleanups!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/chemung-river-watershed-clean-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T200000
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CREATED:20250123T003637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T190947Z
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SUMMARY:River Talk at Ill Eagle Taphouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the 200 Lounge upstairs for a brew\, a specialty cocktail\, and some great food at Ill Eagle Taphouse while we chat about a wide range of topics surrounding our beautiful river. One free drink token will be given with each ticket sale to be used during the event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-talk-at-ill-eagle-taphouse-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T233000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250101T130033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T153710Z
UID:1865-1740825000-1740871800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Fly Tying 101
DESCRIPTION:River Friends is happy to announce our second edition of Introduction to Fly Fishing: Fly Tying 101\, which will be held at our downtown Elmira office on Saturday mornings during the month of March 2025. The course will be taught by our Board President Jim Emmick and will cover basic tools needed to tie flies\, how to start and finish a fly\, and some of the popular fly tying materials needed. All materials will be furnished\, and participants will keep the flies they tie\, which will include basic patterns for trout\, bass and panfish fishing. The cost for the five-session workshop will be $30. The program will be limited to 5 participants\, and we recommend you be at least 14 years old to join the program. \n*This course is meant for beginning fly-tyers\, previous participants will be considered after any new participants have signed up.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/fly-tying-101/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250113T184908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T184908Z
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SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends: Birds of a Feather
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our downtown Elmira office for our fun\, free program for kids: Cookies with Friends! This program is a kid-friendly version of our Coffee with Friends series and features a book\, a craft\, and of course\, cookies! The program is free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather\, as we do sometimes take a nature walk as part of the program. We meet at 3:30PM at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, on Wednesdays the week of our Coffee with Friends programs.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends-birds-of-a-feather/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20241029T135411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T182558Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: For the Love of Birds with Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Birds are vital members of our ecosystem\, and our local Chemung Valley Audubon Society has important information to share about protecting and caring for these amazing creatures. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-for-the-love-of-birds-with-audubon/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T232501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T232501Z
UID:1939-1742034600-1742040000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Chemung River & Watershed Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:E-mail us for more information. Contact our outreach coordinator\, Karen\, at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org for more information and check out our Facebook page for location details and additional scheduled cleanups!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/chemung-river-watershed-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250123T003719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T190933Z
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SUMMARY:River Talk at Ill Eagle Taphouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the 200 Lounge upstairs for a brew\, a specialty cocktail\, and some great food at Ill Eagle Taphouse while we chat about a wide range of topics surrounding our beautiful river. One free drink token will be given with each ticket sale to be used during the event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-talk-at-ill-eagle-taphouse-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T231523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T231523Z
UID:1929-1744621200-1744635600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Spring Break Camp
DESCRIPTION:Our spring break camp will be held from Monday – Wednesday\, 9am – 1pm\, at the Town of Elmira Community Center. Children will explore the nature trails\, collect macroinvertebrates and frogs\, make crafts\, learn to paddle\, and more! This camp sells out quickly–sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when registration opens! \nAges 6 – 12.\nBring a pack lunch and water bottle.\nHave sunscreen\, bug spray\, and dress for the weather! Most of our activities are outdoors\, so children may need thick coats or umbrellas.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/spring-break-camp/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250113T185014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T185014Z
UID:1891-1744817400-1744821000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends: Frogs and Toads are Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our downtown Elmira office for our fun\, free program for kids: Cookies with Friends! This program is a kid-friendly version of our Coffee with Friends series and features a book\, a craft\, and of course\, cookies! The program is free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather\, as we do sometimes take a nature walk as part of the program. We meet at 3:30PM at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, on Wednesdays the week of our Coffee with Friends programs.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends-frogs-and-toads-are-friends/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20241029T135553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T163519Z
UID:1822-1745053200-1745056800@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Haudenosaunee and the Chemung River
DESCRIPTION:Duane Saxon and Jim Pfiffer will give a joint presentation on the history of the Haudenosaunee Native Americans and their relationship to the Chemung River. Duane is a member of the Chemung Valley Living History Center and performs hands-on presentations depicting a 1770’s Northeastern Woodland Indian\, giving you a glimpse of their culture and living conditions in this region we call home. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-tick-borne-illnesses/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T232619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T232619Z
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SUMMARY:Chemung River & Watershed Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:E-mail us for more information. Contact our outreach coordinator\, Karen\, at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org for more information and check out our Facebook page for location details and additional scheduled cleanups!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/chemung-river-watershed-cleanup-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250123T003806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T190924Z
UID:1966-1745870400-1745870400@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:River Talk at Ill Eagle Taphouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the 200 Lounge upstairs for a brew\, a specialty cocktail\, and some great food at Ill Eagle Taphouse while we chat about a wide range of topics surrounding our beautiful river. One free drink token will be given with each ticket sale to be used during the event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-talk-at-ill-eagle-taphouse-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T230403Z
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SUMMARY:Riverside Watercolor Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Riverside Watercolor Painting Workshop will be a plein-air painting workshop featuring local artist and instructor – Bridget Bossart van Otterloo! \nThis outdoor painting program will be held at the Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch in the Town of Big Flats. The workshop will take place in the shaded area under the pavilion\, or participants can bring their own camping chairs and move around the property. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. \nParticipants will be supplied with a variety of high-quality brushes\, 140lb. cold-press watercolor paper\, Wisner & Newton watercolor paints\, palates\, drawing boards\, and filtered water from the river. Students will also receive instruction from a locally renowned artist and instructor – Bridget Bossart van Otterloo\, and the artist will demonstrate different watercolor painting techniques for landscape painting. \nPlease bring a water bottle to reduce plastic waste. We will provide tables\, snacks\, refreshments\, and all of the necessary art supplies.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/riverside-watercolor-painting-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T155534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T155534Z
UID:1894-1747236600-1747240200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our downtown Elmira office for our fun\, free program for kids: Cookies with Friends! This program is a kid-friendly version of our Coffee with Friends series and features a book\, a craft\, and of course\, cookies! The program is free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather\, as we do sometimes take a nature walk as part of the program. We meet at 3:30PM at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, on Wednesdays the week of our Coffee with Friends programs.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20241029T135739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T182753Z
UID:1824-1747472400-1747476000@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Fun & Adventure on the River
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for paddling season with this lively presentation by the co-founder of Chemung River Friends and hilarious story-teller\, Jim Pfiffer. New and seasoned paddlers will enjoy Jim’s stories and benefit from his vast information. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-fun-adventure-on-the-river-2/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T232720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T232720Z
UID:1943-1747477800-1747483200@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Chemung River & Watershed Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:E-mail us for more information. Contact our outreach coordinator\, Karen\, at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org for more information and check out our Facebook page for location details and additional scheduled cleanups!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/chemung-river-watershed-clean-up-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250123T003852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T190914Z
UID:1968-1748282400-1748289600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:River Talk at Ill Eagle Taphouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the 200 Lounge upstairs for a brew\, a specialty cocktail\, and some great food at Ill Eagle Taphouse while we chat about a wide range of topics surrounding our beautiful river. One free drink token will be given with each ticket sale to be used during the event!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/river-talk-at-ill-eagle-taphouse-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T155637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T155637Z
UID:1896-1749051000-1749054600@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Cookies with Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our downtown Elmira office for our fun\, free program for kids: Cookies with Friends! This program is a kid-friendly version of our Coffee with Friends series and features a book\, a craft\, and of course\, cookies! The program is free and no registration is required. Please dress for the weather\, as we do sometimes take a nature walk as part of the program. We meet at 3:30PM at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY\, on Wednesdays the week of our Coffee with Friends programs.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/cookies-with-friends-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T225440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T225440Z
UID:1910-1749058200-1749065400@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Paddle Safety Workshop & Pizza!
DESCRIPTION:Join our certified kayak instructor at Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira\, NY\, to learn the basics of kayaking\, including: \n\nHow to enter and exit a kayak;\nHow to enter your kayak if you are in deep water;\nHow to use a paddle and get the right size paddle;\nHow to use your paddle to communicate with other paddlers;\nHow to fit a life jacket;\nHow to prepare for a kayak trip;\nAnd more!\n\nAfterwards\, you will be able to borrow one of our kayaks (or bring your own) and join our instructor in the water. The Chemung River at Grove Street Boat Launch is very calm thanks to the downstream dam. You will be paddling upstream and have plenty of help. You do not need to enter the water if you don’t want to\, though! \nSince this is a weeknight workshop\, pizza is provided for all registrants at no cost. \nThere is no minimum age to participate and no previous kayaking or paddling experience is required. We will have two tandem kayaks available for caregivers who want to paddle with their child(ren). The tandem kayak will hold two adults\, or one adult and two children. \nLife jackets of various sizes will also be available\, and participants are able to take their life jacket with them (while supplies last) after the program. Thanks to generous support from Hesselson’s\, life jackets are free. \nThis program is free\, but registration is required and you must sign the liability waiver to participate. When registration opens\, the link will be posted here. Be the first one to know about registration by signing up for our newsletter!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/beginner-paddle-safety-workshop-pizza/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20241029T140424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T182825Z
UID:1826-1749286800-1749290400@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Friends: Macroinvertebrates or Stream Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Macroinvertebrates are fascinating creatures that help maintain rivers and signal water quality. Liz Zilinski will share the why these “bugs” are so important to our waterways and how you can get your whole family involved in water quality monitoring with critter collection and some citizen science. \nThe talks will be held at the Friends of the Chemung River office at 109 N. Main Street\, Elmira\, NY. A light breakfast\, tea\, and (of course) coffee will be served. Doors will open at 8:30am\, and the talk will begin promptly at 9am and end at 10am to get you out and on your way to enjoying your weekend. \nFor more information\, please contact our outreach coordinator at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org. \nA $10 per person donation is suggested\, but not required. Donations can be made in person or through our online donation portal.
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/coffee-with-friends-macroinvertebrates-or-stream-bugs/
LOCATION:Chemung River Friends\, 109 North Main St.\, Elmira\, New York\, 14901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T015350
CREATED:20250122T232856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T232856Z
UID:1945-1749805200-1749812400@chemungriverfriends.org
SUMMARY:Chemung River & Watershed Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:E-mail us for more information. Contact our outreach coordinator\, Karen\, at outreachcoordinator@chemungriverfriends.org for more information and check out our Facebook page for location details and additional scheduled cleanups!
URL:https://chemungriverfriends.org/wp/event/chemung-river-watershed-clean-up-3/
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