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The East End Community Center operates in conjunction with the following organizations:
The Cortland City Police Department
State University of College at Cortland
History and Heritage Series Continues!
History of the United Presbyterian Church
On Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 p.m., Bill Whiting and Carol Foster will present an illustrated history of the United Presbyterian Church in its sanctuary at 25 Church Street, as part of the East End Community Center’s History and Heritage Series.
The United Presbyterian Church began in 1825 as the First Presbyterian Church of Cortland, when a group of six became its original members . By 1827 it had grown to 134, and the next year its first meeting-house was built, on the same site as the present one. The architect for the new church was the same one who designed the 1890 House, and the impressive building ha been placed on the National Register of Historic Monuments.
The program will be presented in the church to show one of its unique features, the scriptural texts lettered in gold on the wall.
Bill Whiting, the church archivist, wrote a series of articles about the church and its members, which were later gathered and published in the book, Days That Are Past. He is a retired English and German teacher who has also directed over 100 plays at Homer High School, the Center For the Arts in Homer, and right at the church, where a group called the Trope Troupe has been presenting a play every year for the past five years.
Carol Foster is a retired librarian and music teacher (though not at the same time!). She is currently in charge of Christian Education at the church and very handy with Power Point programs.
Be sure to call and reserve your seat for what promises to be a fascinating historical program. Please call the Cortland Youth Bureau at (607) 753-3021 or email your reservation to Cecile@cortland.org. Please also give us your suggestions for future programs that you’d like to see offered as part of the East End Community Center’s History and Heritage series. All the programs are free and open to the public.
Arts And Crafts Extravaganza is Coming To the Community Center!
For the first time ever, The East End Community Center is hosting an Arts and Crafts Extravaganza on Saturday, June 6th, showcasing local artisans and crafters. You’ll want to be on hand to shop and enjoy the festival foods, children’s games, raffles, bake sale, face painting all in a fun family atmosphere. Even though it is still spring, it is never too early to pick up a unique hand-made gift for the holidays! This is also a great opportunity to check out the East End Community Center if you have not been there before. The Center is located at 46 Elm Street in Cortland, right across the street from the Round House Mill. Catch all the Center happenings at www.eastendcenter.org.
There are still a few spots available for artists and crafters. If you are interested in participating, contact Cecile Scott at the Cortland Youth Bureau, (607) 753-3021 ex 26, or Cecile@cortland.org.
Be at the East End Community Center on Saturday, June 6th, from 10am to 5pm, for the first Annual Arts and Crafts Extravaganza. This is an event not to be missed! And, better yet, admission is free!
Photo attached: Courtesy of ReBecca Canzano of the East End Advisory Board
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The History of St. Anthony's Church
St. Anthony's History Part -1
By Rita Alcorn
&
St. Anthony's History Part 2
By Stephanie Passeri
"St. Anthony's Church: An Overview of Its Rich History"
are available at the
Cortland Youth Bureau,
35 Port Watson Street, for $3.00
Do you have information or history about St. Anthony's that you wouldlike to share?
Great gifts for all occasions!
Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone who seems to have everything? Here are some unique gift ideas from the Cortland Youth Bureau and the Cortland County Historical Society. These two organizations have teamed up to produce a delightful set of 8 note cards depicting various historical scenes and people. The famous Dexter House, shown here, at the southeast corner of Main and Clinton Streets, provides the backdrop for the rally of motorbike enthusiasts early in the 20th Century, is just one example of what you will find in this collection. The cards make great thank you notes or just perfect for keeping in touch for any occasion. Other items to be found at the Historical Society that are sure to please any history buff on you list include anything from old photographs to new publications. One such popular book is titled "Cortland County Remembers, From the Forties to the Seventies." Another popular item is the limited edition Cortland County Bicentennial plate. You can even purchase a beautiful afghan to cuddle up under as you learn more about the history of Cortland. The gift shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. For more info, call 607 756-6071 during the hours listed above. The Historical Society is located at 25 Homer Avenue in Cortland. Shoppers can also stop by the Cortland Youth Bureau at 35 Port Watson Street in Cortland to purchase the same historical note cards in packages of 8, or individually. Proceeds for the cards purchased at the Youth Bureau go to support the East End Community Center. Another popular item available at the Youth Bureau only, are the East End Community Center's "History and Heritage Programs," including ones about the History of Cortland's East End, the Irish, Italian, Lebanese and Ukrainian immigrations to Cortland, and the very popular, "One Hundred Years of Music in Cortland." All programs are available on both VHS and DVD at a very affordable price. Contact the Youth Bureau at 753-3021 for more information about these items, or stop down Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
We Want Your Best Recipes
The East End Community Center is in the process of developing a cookbook comprised of recipes donated by City of Cortland residents. The cookbook will then be sold to raise much- needed funds for the community center. If you would like to be part of this effort, please send your tried and true recipes to the Cortland Youth Bureau at 35 Port Watson Street in Cortland. Please include your name, address and phone number and as detailed a recipe as possible. If you have any questions, please call Linda at (607) 753-9441 or Colleen at (607) 753-3017. It is hoped that all recipes will be collected and chosen for inclusion in the cookbook by mid-November, so please, consider sending your
favorite recipe today!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION
"Intro To Computers" is back again this January!
If one of the gifts you unwrapped this holiday is a new computer, and if you are wondering how to use that new computer, why not join the East End Community Center’s Introduction to Computers Class. The class is 5 sessions, every Monday from 1:00pm to 2:30pm, beginning January 12th. The class is free of charge, and is taught by RSVP volunteer, Jim Glover. Mr. Glover is a retired Mechanical Design Specialist with over 24 years of experience with computers. To register, call the Cortland Youth Bureau at 607-753-3021.
The Walking Program Moves Indoors!!!
The East End Center's popular walking program "Walk Your Way to Good Health" has moved indoors for the Fall and Winter months. Now you can walk in comfort in any weather at the center's indoor track. All are welcome to walk every Monday-Friday, 11:30am-2:30pm (except for holidays). There is no charge for this program and if you register, you will be eligible for prize drawings every quarter! For more information call CYB at 753-3021. This program is sponsored by the Healthy Heart Coalition and is staffed by RSVP volunteers.
Habitat For Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties has, as its mission, the elimination of homelessness and substandard housing throughout Tompkins and Cortland Counties. With volunteer labor and tax-deductible donation of money and materials, we work together to rehabilitate existing homes and construct new ones for families in need. The result is a modest home, a zero percent interest mortgage, and a brighter future.
The Tompkins/Cortland chapter of Habitat for Humanity is currently in dire need of community members to step up and help us fill the following positions:
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Church Relations Committee Member
- Fund Raising Coordinator
- Large Donation Fund Raising Coordinator
- PR/Media Relations
- Family Support Committee Member
- Family Partner
If you or someone you know is interested in more information about any of these positions, please call
(607) 220-3947 or send an email to:
VolunteerforTCHFH@habitatnys.org
FREE!!!
"English as a Second Language" Classes
Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 9:00am until noon at the East end Community Center. This beginner English course is open to all local area residents.
For More Information Call
(607) 758-1111
Sponsored by OCM BOCES
In Loving Memory
Jim (Parge)
Partigianoni
April 21, 1929 - Mar 14, 2008
"Safe..... At Home"
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Photo Credit: Bob Ellis