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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
Bella Fund Spaghetti Dinner/Raffle
Feb 4, 2010
On Saturday, February 20, 2010 Radiation Oncology Services of Cortland will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle to raise money for The Bella Fund. The dinner and raffle will be held at the Homer Elks Club from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All monies raised will be kept in the local area.
The Bella Fund is a non-profit organization that supports cancer research, education and transportation in the local area. The fund also provides financial support to conduct treatment and community outreach. It was created in honor of Isabella Durando, a little girl, who passed away from Medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer, and was laid to rest on her 5th birthday.
Come enjoy a spaghetti dinner and support a good cause. For more information, call Radiation Oncology Services of Cortland at 607-758-2360.
2009 Holiday Lighting Contest Winners Announced
Jan 31, 2010
The East End Community Center officially released the names of the winners of the 2009 Holiday Lighting Contest this week, after much anticipation by participants. According to Chairperson of the Lighting Contest Committee, Linda Stock, there were a record number of entries to chose from this year, with 14 residences and 15 businesses throwing their decorating talents into the ring. Stock was especially pleased to see so many downtown Cortland businesses participating and credits Downtown Partnership Director, Adam Megivern's involvement in the recruitment process.
Each year, there are two categories of awards: the People's Choice Award, which is determined by community residents voting on line for their favorite entry, and the Judges' Choice Award, determined by a panel of "judges" from the East End Center's advisory board.
And the winners are!
- Grand Prize (Judges' Choice) Residences:
- Roberta Batting on Rickard Street
- Grand Prize (People's Choice) Residences:
- The Blair Family on Brook Drive
- Grand Prize (People's and Judges' Choice) Businesses:
- Radiation and Oncology Services on Commons Avenue
- First Runner Up (People's and Judges' Choice) Residences:
- Leon Harvey on Pearl Street
- First Runner Up (People's and Judges' Choice) Businesses:
- Logo This on Main Street
- Second Runner Up (Judges' Choice) Residences: There was a tie!
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- Jack and Mary Tyler on Evergreen Street
- William Shafer on William Street
- Second Runner Up (People's Choice) Residences:
- Cheryl and Frank Mrozowski on Brook Drive
- Second Runner Up (People's and Judge's Choice) Businesses:
- Marketplace Mall on Main Street
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2009 Holiday Lighting Contest. We hope to see you back again next year!
Youth and Family Pickleball, Let the Fun Begin!
January 25, 2010
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S.A.! What is "pickleball" you ask? Here is your opportunity to learn all about pickleball, including a chance to play the game!
The game is named after a cocker spaniel, Pickles, whose family invented the game as a way to bring all the family members together for a fun activity on their vacations. Interested in learning more? Bring the whole family to the County Gymnasium on Greenbush Street on Saturday, February 13 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Cortland's local pickleball team, The Cortland Cucumbers, will be presenting this fun workshop on the art of pickleball. The game is easy to learn and tons of fun for all ages. Just bring a pair of sneakers and wear comfortable clothing. Equipment consists of a plastic whiffle ball and a paddle, both of which will be provided to all participants.Hope to see you Saturday, February 13th at 3:30pm at the county gym. The program is sponsored by the Cortland County Office for the Aging, and the City of Cortland Youth Bureau. For more information call the Bureau at (607) 753-3021.
More information on Pickleball
Photo Attached: John Busch, member of the local pickleball team, the Cortland Cucumbers, at a recent pickleball practice at the County Gymnasium. Photo credit to the Cortland Cucumbers.
East End Community Center Cookbook Is Here!
October 27, 2009
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The East End Community Center is pleased to announce the creation of their first ever cookbook which will is now available, hot off the presses, at several businesses and organizations around the City of Cortland.
Titled "A Taste Of Tradition," the book is filled with tried and true recipes of Cortland residents. Many recipes have stories attached to them and preparing these recipes bring back warm memories of family gatherings and days gone by. The book is also filled with historical photos of East End residents and businesses making it a true collectors item.
The cookbook is dedicated to Jimmy Partigianoni who was the impetus behind the creation of the East End Community Center in 2005. All proceeds from the cookbook are earmarked for the continuation of East End Community Center programs and services.
Already in its second printing, the cookbook is selling briskly. Why not pick up your copy today, and maybe a few extras for those on your holiday gift list. The books can be found at the following locations: Sheridan's Jewelry, Jodi's Hallmark, Cortland County Historical Society, Mando Books, Mullen's Office Outfitters, East Side Bakery, Elm Street Emporium, Cortland Youth Bureau, and the East End Center (during hours of the indoor walking program, Mon-Fri, 11:30 am to 2:30pm). For more information, call the Youth Bureau at 607-753-3021.
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
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, starting October 19th. 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