Mark your calendars!  River Fest 2009 will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 ~ rain or shine!  This celebration of the Chemung River begins with a community paddle from Bottcher's Landing in Big Flats to the Grove Street launch site in Elmira.  At Grove Street, a festival will be underway featuring fantastic food, live music, vendors, demonstrations, and activities for all ages.  Participation in the paddle is free, but you must complete and return the registration form which will be available soon.

Music schedule includes:
       9:00AM-11:00AM ~ 94 Rock DJ to get you ready for the 
                                                       3rd Annual Children's Hunger Walk *
     11:00AM-12:30PM ~ Paul Speck
     12:30PM-3:00PM ~ PHYZZ

If you have any questions, call Near Westside Neighborhood Association at 607-733-4924 or e-mail nearwestside@stny.rr.com.

Thank you to our River Fest sponsors:

Chemung Valley Audubon Society
Chemung Valley Health Network
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
Crystal City Wedding & Party Center
Kaye Newbury, Consultant
Ranger Outfitters
Terp's Enterprises, Inc.
Wegmans of Elmira

* The 3rd Annual Children's Hunger Walk will take place in conjunction with River Fest.  Funds raised will help the Food Bank serve our most vulnerable neighbors in need - children.  For more information on the Children's Hunger Walk and how you can become involved, visit their web site by clicking here.