Caroline Poppendeck with the Chemung County Library District joins WENY News at Noon with book recommendations for the month of March!

The Ghost Ship (The Joubert Family Chronicles #3) - Author: Kate Mosse
The Ascent: A House Can Have Many Secrets - Author: Stefan Hertmans
Coleman Hill - Author: Kim Coleman Foote

What Stalks Among Us
Author: Sarah Hollowell
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me
Author: Jamison Shea
Embrace Your Size: My Own Body Positivity
Author: Hara

A Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be held at the Big Flats American Legion on November 4th, beginning at 5PM. The event features a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, Marine Corps. ceremonies, live music and guest speaker. All veterans are welcome to attend.

Steele Memorial Librarian Caroline Poppendeck has three book recommendations to read for the month of September!
Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 - Author: T.J. Newman
The Majority - Author: Elizabeth L. Silver
The Golden Doves - Author: Martha Hall Ke

Towanda Porchfest will take place on Saturday, September 9th, with live music on the front porches of homes throughout town from 1PM to 7PM. The event is free to attend, and slots are still available for musicians.

The Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival returns to Thorne Street Park in Horseheads on August 12th. The event serves as Elmira's Economic Opportunity Program's flagship fundraiser, supporting EOP's educational and community programs.

The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces Committee will host a Military and Veterans BBQ on Saturday, August 12th, starting at 11AM. Vets and military can enjoy a free meal, and learn about programs and resources.

The Southern Tier India Cultural Association will host its 2023 India Day on August 12th, which is a celebration of Indian traditions and culture. The event will be held in Centerway Square in Corning, from 4 - 8PM.

"You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight" - Author Kaylnn Bayron
"The Lake House" - Author Sarah Beth Durst
"Sunshine: How One Camp Taught Me About Life, Death, and Hope" - Author Jarrett Krosoczka

Corning's Gaffer District has a full calendar of summer events, from its weekly farmers market, to Cruisin' Community Night on July 28th, and Bites on Bridge Community Night on August 25th, in partnership with Wiliams Toyota.

Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties is helping to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence, by hosting a community fundraiser at Friday's Elmira Pioneers game on July 14th.

The Pathways fundraiser, in partnership with B&W Towing, brings 30+ construction, fire trucks, cranes, police cars, and more for the 6th annual event. The event is $5 per person, or $20 per family, located at lots C & D at SUNY CCC in Corning.

The annual chalk festival is happening on West Water & Main Streets on July 15th & 16th. Artists, vendors, and volunteers are wanted for this year's event. Learn more an apply at www.elmiradowntown.com

Elmira Infinite Canvas will host its first Mural Fest 2023 on June 3, 10am-6pm on Railroad Avenue in Elmira. Celebrating the "Elmira Shines" Public Art Project, the event features art, music, activities and more.

The annual fundraising dinner will be hosted on June 10th, beginning with a cocktail reception at 5PM at the Corning Museum of Glass. Guest speaker is NFL HOFer Bruce Smith. Tickets: https://www.pathwaysforyou.org/brucesmith

The college fair is happening on May 10th, from 6PM - 8PM at the Elmira Elks Lodge at 300 East Gray Street in Elmira. Dozens of colleges, law enforcement agencies, and military recruiters will be on hand.

The first annual Cinco De Mayo event will feature live music, food trucks, drink specials, vendors and more on West Water Street in Elmira from 5 - 9PM on Friday, May 5th, 2023.

The CCLD has three thriller recommendations for the month of May:
Birnam Wood - Eleanor Catton
Code Name Sapphire - Pam Jenoff
The Scorned - David Putna

Book recommendations for April 2023, as chosen by Doris Jean Metzer, Teen Librarian with Steele Memorial Library.
9:09 Project - Author: Mark H. Parsons
Chaos Theory - Author: Nic Stone