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Rotary Club of Corning, New York, Corning, NY (2026)

05/29/2026

Fist Bump Friday is a weekly school tradition where faculty, older students, or community members, such as Rotary, line the sidewalk/halls to greet the students with fist bumps and positive words as they arrive. It is designed to foster a sense of belonging, reduce morning anxiety, and build positive relationships.

Thank you Hugh Gregg Elementary School for the invite!

Corning Rotary’s initiatives address key areas of need and reflect our commitment to making a difference locally and globally. One of our core areas is Youth Leadership & Education: Mentoring future leaders through Interact, Youth Exchange, Spelling Bees, Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, Oratory competitions, and Literacy programs in the schools. For more information abour Corning Rotary, please visit https://corningnyrotary.org/page/join-us

04/22/2026

In 2021, the Corning Rotary Club teamed up with the City of Corning and Corning Enterprises to create the “Rotary Cherry Blossom Trail” in Denison Park, as Rotary’s signature project in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

Last year, we began to celebrate “Sakura”, the Japanese annual celebration when the cherry trees blossom. They “drop everything” and head for the trees with a picnic. It has a wonderful, spontaneous quality. Last year in Corning, we had about 100 people join for a noon-hour event. No speeches, no program … just the trees … and a community gathering to share in a springtime ritual of renewal.This year, the trees have blossomed, “Sakura”, and we will once again gather to celebrate on Wednesday, April 22nd, at noon. Come join in to continue this simple tradition.

Meet at the trailhead located at Denison Park on East Market Street Extension, east of Conhocton Street. For reference, when traveling east on Denison Parkway, turn left onto Conhocton at Dunkin Donuts. If coming from East Corning/Gibson on 352, turn right onto Conhocton (first traffic light) at the former Rite-Aid pharmacy. Take the next right onto East Market Street Extension. The trailhead is a few hundred yards on the right-hand side. You can’t miss the big sign, “Rotary Cherry Blossom Trail.” Parking is along the street and in the City’s small lots on the left-hand side.

Bill Boland

03/12/2026

This is a Thank-you to all that made this event possible ...

Mid-winter brings the groundhog and his shadow. It also brings Corning’s Breakfast for Dinner Groundhog Day Fundraiser in honor of The Rodent.

Held February 2nd, club members worked with the staff at the Corning-Painted Post High School cafeteria, served pancakes, French toast sticks, sausage and hash browns to several hundred people.

Entertainment was provided by The Rodent’s cousins, Punxsutawney Phil and the Repeats.

Proceeds of this fundraiser go towards Corning’s youth programs. These include the Rotary Reads “I Can Read” book giveaways, elementary school classroom readings and special assembly programs, the High School Learning Center Interact, the GorillaBots and other such initiatives.

Thank you to our sponsors: Cutler's Carpet, Studio LMG, Dave Anderson, Gil Sweet, Laura Matson, Andy Rochester, Dick Puccio, Judith Garrett, Ernie Danforth, Theresa Rossettie, Buddy Cutler, Jan Harvey and Dale Wexell.

We're also thankful for the hosting by Corning Painted Post High School and the services of their Food Services Staff!

More information on Corning Rotary and projects in our community at: CorningnyRotary.org

01/26/2026

NEXT MONDAY!! - what could be more fun? A chance to get out, have dinner made for you -- music / friends --- and helping a great cause!

Pancakes/French toast sticks and all the fixings with music by humans [groundhogs are not great singers]. But BEST - you'll be helping Corning Rotary's Youth Programs in our community. Reading to the students, giving them their own books, helping set up gardens, scholarship programs, Interact at the HSLC and High School just some of our Youth Projects, Gorillabots ....

❤️ Your support goes a long way‼️

We'll be at the CPP High School Café for our Groundhog Day Celebration: Monday 2/2/26 4:30 - 7 p.m.

🎟️ TICKETS ONLINE AND AT THE DOOR 😀 Pancakes, French toast sticks, turkey sausages, potato tots, beverages and ... live Music! It's going to be a fun evening - lots going on! The event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC..

There will be basketball games in the Field House -- so stop by for dinner and a game! We'll be at the OTHER end of the high school, near the stadium -- at the Café. LOTS of parking and .. we offer carry out service.

Online tickets available at CorningNYRotary.org and click on the event information.

Want to help but can't come to the dinner? Please consider being an Event Supporter - see the ticket site above. Your sponsorship will go straight to the Corning Rotary local youth programs. Thank you!!

01/26/2026

START MAKING PLANS - what could be more fun? Pancakes/French toast sticks and all the fixings and NO DISHES. And ... music by humans [groundhogs are not great singers]. But BEST - you'll be helping Corning Rotary's Youth Programs in our community. Reading to the students, giving them their own books, helping set up gardens, scholarship programs, Interact at the HSLC and High School just some of our Youth Projects ....

❤️ Your support goes a long way‼️

We'll be at the CPP High School Café for our Groundhog Day Celebration: Monday 2/2/26 4:30 - 7 p.m.

🎟️TICKETS ONLINE AND AT THE DOOR 😀 Pancakes, French toast sticks, turkey sausages, potato tots, beverages and ... live Music! It's going to be a fun evening - lots going on! The event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC..

There will be basketball games in the Field House -- so stop by for dinner and a game! We'll be at the OTHER end of the high school, near the stadium -- at the Café. LOTS of parking and .. we offer carry out service.

Online tickets available at CorningNYRotary.org and click on the event information.

Want to help but can't come to the dinner? Please consider being an Event Supporter - see the ticket site above. Your sponsorship will go straight to the Corning Rotary local youth programs. Thank you!!

01/20/2026

Corning Rotary President Jennifer Batzing welcomed Colleen Coro into Corning Rotary at our January 8th 2026 Club Meeting. Sponsored by Rotarian Ted Goldwyn, Colleen has already been a contributor to Rotary's work in the community and we're happy to have her join Rotary.

Colleen, originally from Horseheads, graduated from Le Moyne College before earning a Master’s Degree in Education: Integrated Studies from Cambridge College. After living in several places, including Rochester and Boston, Massachusetts, she returned to the Southern Tier in 2002.

In 2022, Colleen became President of the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce.

❝Community involvement has always been important to me — I’ve volunteered with PTA, the Wineglass Marathon, and other local organizations. I currently serve on the Boards of Ready, Set, Grow Child Care Center and Explore Steuben, volunteer with the Fund for Women’s Connect Planning Committee, and recently helped organize CareFirst NY’s Brunch in Bloom event. I am hoping to continue community involvement and volunteerism by joining Rotary. These things are important to me in my personal and professional life. I believe in Rotary’s mission and in the programs it supports. I hope to be part of all of it.❞

We welcome Colleen to Corning Rotary ⚙️.

ℹ️For more information about Corning Rotary, please visit: https://corningnyrotary.org/page/join-us

01/19/2026

START MAKING PLANS - what could be more fun? Pancakes/French toast sticks and all the fixings and NO DISHES. And ... music by humans [groundhogs are not great singers]. But BEST - you'll be helping Corning Rotary's Youth Programs in our community. Reading to the students, giving them their own books, helping set up gardens, scholarship programs, Interact at the HSLC and High School just some of our Youth Projects ....

❤️ Your support goes a long way‼️

We'll be at the CPP High School Café for our Groundhog Day Celebration: Monday 2/2/26 4:30 - 7 p.m.

🎟️TICKETS ONLINE AND AT THE DOOR 😀 Pancakes, French toast sticks, turkey sausages, potato tots, beverages and ... live Music! It's going to be a fun evening - lots going on! The event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC..

There will be basketball games in the Field House -- so stop by for dinner and a game! We'll be at the OTHER end of the high school, near the stadium -- at the Café. LOTS of parking and .. we offer carry out service.

Online tickets available at CorningNYRotary.org and click on the event information.

Want to help but can't come to the dinner? Please consider being an Event Supporter - see the ticket site above. Your sponsorship will go straight to the Corning Rotary local youth programs. Thank you!!

01/10/2026

We'll be at the CPP High School Café for our Groundhog Day Celebration: Monday 2/2/26 4:30 - 7 p.m. TICKETS ONLINE AND AT THE DOOR 😀 Pancakes, French toast sticks, turkey sausages, potato tots, beverages and ... live Music! It's going to be a fun evening - lots going on! The event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC..

There will be basketball games in the Field House -- so stop by for dinner and a game! We'll be at the OTHER end of the high school, near the stadium -- at the Café. LOTS of parking and .. we offer carry out service.

Online tickets available at CorningNYRotary.org and click on the event information.

Want to help but can't come to the dinner? Please consider being an Event Supporter - see the ticket site above. Your sponsorship will go straight to the Corning Rotary local youth programs. Thank you!!

01/10/2026

Corning Rotary welcomed Svetlana Short into our club at our December Jingle Mingle Celebration on 12-18-25.

Here's Svetlana's story: My name is Svetlana Short.I came to this country as a Jewish refugee from the Soviet Union and I am a long-time resident of Corning NY. My parents are holocaust survivors. I understand suffering, redemption, hope, and the need to bring kindness and understanding to the world around us. I love nature, reading, and art.

I am a member of the local library board, and also a member of the JCFboard. I am an exhibiting artist, a wife, a mother of three children, an experienced engineer, and I am an intellectual property counsel for Corning Incorporated.

For more information about Corning Rotary, please visit: https://corningnyrotary.org/page/join-us

12/16/2025

The City of Corning is honored to extend a formal invitation to residents, community partners, and guests to attend the Elected Officials Oath-Taking Ceremony, symbolizing commitment, service, and civic leadership. This ceremonial gathering marks the beginning of a new term of public service for our incoming officials.

Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Centerway Square | Corning

During this special occasion, the following individuals will be formally sworn into office:
● Diane Telehany
● Jeff Clark
● George Bacalles
● Rodi Rovner
● Pam Walker

We warmly welcome families, community members, and all who wish to witness and support our city’s leaders as they pledge to serve the community. Your presence helps celebrate the dedication of those stepping forward to guide the City of Corning into the years ahead. The City of Corning appreciates your participation in recognizing this important civic milestone and looks forward to gathering together.

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