Community Calendar

Friends of the Library Book Sale at 509 Esty St, Ithaca. 2 more long weekends: Sat-Mon, May 9-11 & Sat-Tues, May 16-19, hours: 10am-8pm. 150,000 gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games & more, sorted into 70+ subjects for easy shopping. Prices drop each day. For more information, visit www.booksale.org

The Mentor-Student Program seeks volunteer mentors to work one on one with school-age students of various ages who benefit from having a positive adult role model in their lives. This opportunity involves training, support, and meeting with your student twice a week after school. This is a win/win experience for both the student and the mentor as you learn and grow with each other. Students are waiting and your support is needed now. Please contact Susie Kossack, Program Coordinator at 607-275-6250 mskossack@yahoo.com for info or to set up your training.

Take your ideas and successfully turn them into a simple, focused start-up plan for your small business.

Growing a successful business is our goal - create your business plan today! You will be guided through the process of harnessing the myriad of small business ideas and thoughts, and focus upon building and executing your simple, focused start-up plan.

Cost: $149. (US Veterans with DD214 ID proof provided, pay only $25)

Students that successful complete the program, including a completing a business model canvas and pitch presentation, will be eligible for the Entrepreneurship Assistance Program Microcredential.

This program is designed to assist women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and dislocated workers in Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties.

The SUNY Broome Entrepreneurship Assistance Center is made possible by a grant from Empire State Development and facilitated by the City of Binghamton’s Local Development Corporation.

Corning History and Baseball Exhibit. Baseball collection featuring jerseys, programs, baseball cards, local history of baseball in the area and more. Featuring the Corning Red Sox PONY League and other teams.

This class is a great opportunity to give yourself the space you need for rest and rejuvenation. Allowing yourself to disconnect from the outside world and daily pressures, the intention of this class is to create an environment where people feel safe enough to heal their energy. This free event serves as a gateway for individuals interested in learning how Reiki and Sound Healing works and to see if that’s something that can help benefit them on their healing journey. You can secure your spot in my class on the Vestal Public Library’s website by visiting their online Event Calendar!

Doug’s Fish Fry will be at Eddydale on Tuesday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to benefit the Newfield Lions Club. That day you can call 607-753-9184 ext. 2 to place orders until 4:00 pm.

Please join the Office of New York State Senator Lea Webb for “Community Office Hours” on May 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Phillips Free Library, located at 37 S Main St, Homer, NY 13077. Senator Webb’s constituent services team will be on hand to assist the community with issues they are experiencing, including unemployment, housing, healthcare, utility bills, EBT/WIC/SNAP, and more. Cortland County Public Health Department will be there as well to offer resources to the community.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 12, 2026; 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

WHERE: Phillips Free Library; 37 S Main St, Homer, NY 13077

WHO: Senator Lea Webb and Staff, Cortland County Public Health Department

WHAT: Senator Lea Webb to Host Community Office Hours

Join us for our weekly dance - every Tuesday.
It begins at 7:00 PM with a 30 minute beginner lesson and 15 minute new move
Open dance begins at 7:45 and goes until 9:30 pm Different instructors and DJs every week.
All for a $5 Donation Most weeks the lesson is East Coast Swing, once per month the lesson is West Coast swing. Most of the music is suitable for East or West Coast Swing. Other music played is suitable for Cha Cha, Night Club Two Step, Waltz, Country Two Step, Hustle, rumba and Fox Trot.

Corning History and Baseball Exhibit. Baseball collection featuring jerseys, programs, baseball cards, local history of baseball in the area and more. Featuring the Corning Red Sox PONY League and other teams.

Senior Day & Student Night at the Friends of the Library Book Sale, 509 Esty St, Ithaca: On Wednesday, May 13, older adults (age 60+) and anyone with a disability may shop from 10am to 4pm. Students (age 16+ with school ID) are welcome 4-8pm. 100,000 gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games & more, sorted into 70+ subjects for easy shopping. For more information, visit www.booksale.org