A Season of Connection, Creativity & Community

The Craft Fair Saturday will also have a Children's Bunny Hop & Hunt Treasure Adventure!

Spring is arriving, and with it comes new energy, fresh ideas, and meaningful opportunities to gather together.

Join us this Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM for our Easter Basket & Spring Gift Market!You’ll find a wonderful variety of local vendors offering handcrafted items, unique gifts, and seasonal treats—perfect for Easter baskets or celebrating the beauty of spring.

🐰 Children’s Bunny Hop & Hunt Treasure Adventure The first 50 children, accompanied by an adult, can take part in a fun, interactive treasure hunt as they hop from vendor to vendor. It’s a playful way to explore the market and enjoy the day together.

Looking Ahead: Spring Paint & Sip 🍦🎨

We’re also excited to offer an Intergenerational Spring Paint & Sip with Ice Cream on April 8th.This relaxed, creative event will feature a guided spring-themed painting experience.

• $25 per adult

• Children attend free with a paying adult

• Ice cream included for a sweet, memorable touch

It’s designed to be a joyful experience across generations—no artistic experience needed, just come ready to have fun.

Growing Our Community Offerings

Our Tuesday yoga continues to be a favorite, offering a space to slow down and recharge. At the same time, line dancing every other Thursday evening is quickly gaining momentum and bringing a new kind of energy and connection, and our next Line Dancing class is April 9th.

As interest grows, we’re exploring ways to expand even further. If you have a skill or passion you’d like to share—such as tai chi, taekwondo, or another class or activity—we would love to hear from you. This is a community-focused space, and your involvement helps it thrive.

Monday Lunch April 13

Sponsored in part by Visions Federal Credit Union. Lunch will include pulled pork and macaroni and cheese and will feature entertainment by Vin, an experienced Elvis tribute singer.

On April 18 join us for a Chicken BBQ and Rummage Sale, where we will have great food, great finds, and a great way to connect! We will be seeking donations for the rummage sale soon.

An Invitation to Partner

Everything we do is made possible through shared effort and support. As we continue to grow, we are inviting local businesses to consider becoming corporate sponsors.

Sponsorship helps sustain our programs, care for our buildings, and expand what we’re able to offer. It also provides a meaningful way for businesses to be visibly connected to something positive and lasting in the community. If this resonates, we’d love to start a conversation.

Why This Matters

At a recent gathering, we watched a group of people—different ages, different backgrounds—laughing together over their experience here. Some had just met that day. By the end of the event, they were already talking about coming back.

That’s the heart of what we’re creating: A place where connections happen naturally, where people feel welcome walking through the door, and where small moments turn into something that matters-especially in this day and age of isolation and doom scrolling on phones and computers!

We hope you’ll join us this Saturday—and again at more of our events—as we continue building something special together.

With gratitude,

Newark Valley Community Connection Team