November at Newark Valley Community Connection: Music, Creativity, and Community!
November is bringing wonderful music, creative workshops, good food, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends and neighbors at Newark Valley Community Connection (NVCC)! Whether you’re looking for a fun activity, hoping to meet new people, or simply wanting to enjoy a little small-town community spirit, there’s something for you this month.
And we’re kicking things off with a special musical afternoon just around the corner!
🎹 November 1: Organ Concert & Dinner — Just Three Days Away!
Join us this Sunday for a memorable afternoon of music featuring melodies from The Phantom of the Opera, patriotic favorites, a little music from The Pink Panther, and more!
Before the concert, enjoy a delicious dinner at 1 PM featuring Parmesan-smashed sweet potatoes, green beans with garlic butter, salad, and dessert. Then settle in for an afternoon of music in the welcoming atmosphere of our historic community space.
Bring a friend, invite a music lover, and make an afternoon of it! The concert is almost here, so don’t wait to purchase your tickets. Call 607-308-1503 to reserve your spot. Online purchase can be made here: https://www.newarkvalleycc.com/events-1/pipes-alive-dinner-and-organ-concert
🎄 November 28: The Madrigal Choir — Let’s Welcome the Christmas Season!
There’s something special about music that brings people together at the beginning of the holiday season. On November 28, the Madrigal Choir will help us welcome Christmas with a beautiful musical performance.
Make this an occasion to share with family and friends, enjoy the spirit of the season, and start your holiday celebrations right here in Newark Valley.
Mark your calendar! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.newarkvalleycc.com/events-1/brunch-and-lessons-and-carols-for-christmas-with-the-madrigal-choir-of-binghamton-1
🍲 More November Events: Come Join Us!
There’s more to enjoy throughout the month, from casual gatherings to hands-on creative experiences.
Monday Coffee Café — Every Monday
Start your week with a free cup or two of coffee, conversation, and the opportunity to connect with others. Or use the free internet to connect for some work. Stop in, meet someone new, or catch up with a familiar face. Sometimes the simplest gatherings are the ones that make a community feel like home. Thank you to Southern Tier Network for sponsoring these mornings!
Thursday, November 5, 6:30 PM— Line Dancing
Get moving, have some fun, and enjoy an activity where you don't need a partner-come alone or come with friends! Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just want to give it a try, come join us on the dance floor.
Monday, November 9; 11 AM— Monday Lunch: Chili & Cornbread
Veterans lunch is on us! Come enjoy a comforting bowl of chili with cornbread and good company. Our community lunches are a relaxed way to share a meal, meet neighbors, and spend time together. Everyone is welcome! Matt and Ashley will be here to talk about Medicare and investments as we get older.
Saturday, November 14 — Mixed Metal Bracelet Jewelry Workshop
Ready to try something creative? Join us for a hands-on jewelry workshop and create a mixed-metal bracelet to wear or give as a gift. No need to be an expert—just bring your curiosity and enjoy the experience. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.newarkvalleycc.com/events-1/elegant-mixed-metal-hook-eye-bracelet-workshop
Sunday, November 15 — Sip & Create: Winter Wreath
Welcome the coming winter season by creating your own wreath! Enjoy a creative afternoon, make something beautiful for your home, and spend time with others who enjoy making things by hand. https://www.newarkvalleycc.com/events-1/sip-craft-a-winter-wreath-2
Tuesday Yoga & Tea 10:15 AM: Take a break from your busy week with our Tuesday yoga sessions. It’s an opportunity to focus on movement, well-being, and a little time for yourself in a friendly community setting.
👻 Haunted Halls: A Spooky Good Time for the Whole Family!
Our recent Haunted Halls Halloween event brought so many families through our doors, and it was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the fun!
Families made their way through our spooky walk-through, exploring different scenes filled with Halloween surprises, creepy characters, and plenty of thrills. After the walk, the fun continued upstairs, where everyone could relax, enjoy pizza and hot dogs, and take part in our Halloween activities.
There were creative treats, too—including our brownie witch-building food craft that families could make and take home!
Events like Haunted Halls remind us what community is all about: giving families a place to make memories, enjoy time together, and experience something fun right here in Newark Valley.
Now we’d love your help making next year’s event even better! What would you like to see at Haunted Halls next Halloween? More spooky scenes? Different activities? More family entertainment? We’d love to hear your ideas.
🛠️ Behind the scenes, we’ve been making important improvements to our buildings so we can better serve our community.
This year, we completed several significant projects, including the installation of new double doors to meet the requirements associated with our building’s new public-space designation under code. We also installed a new kitchen door to accommodate the eventual purchase of a commercial refrigerator, helping us prepare for future food service needs and community events.
We’ve also reclaimed an area in the lower level to begin developing a dedicated youth community space.
Now comes the exciting part: deciding what that space could become!
Could it be a place for teens to gather, play games, explore creative interests, learn new skills, or simply spend time together in a welcoming environment? What would make it useful and appealing to local youth and their families?
We want this space to reflect the needs and interests of the people it is intended to serve, and your ideas can help us get it right.
💬 Help Us Shape the Future of NVCC!
Newark Valley Community Connection began with a simple but important goal: to reduce isolation, bring people together, and create more opportunities for community engagement, AND to be an economic spark for our area of Northern Tioga.
We want our buildings to be places where people of different ages and interests can meet, discover new activities, share experiences, and build connections beyond their usual circles of friends and neighbors.
But we can’t do it alone—and we don’t want to simply guess what people want.
What would make you more interested in participating in community activities?
Help us with figuring this out please!
* What kinds of events, classes, workshops, or performances would you like us to offer?
* What would encourage you to attend an event for the first time?
* Are there activities you’d enjoy during evenings or weekends?
* What would bring more young adults, families, and new faces into our buildings?
* What ideas do you have for our youth space and next year’s event calendar?
We’d love to hear from people who already attend our events, those who haven’t joined us yet, and everyone in between. Your feedback will help us plan a calendar that reflects the interests of our wider community. Comment below or send us an email PLEASE!
Please share your ideas with us on Facebook, by email, or when you visit one of our events.
🤝 Local Businesses: Partner With Us to Make a Difference
Are you a local business owner who wants to make a positive impact in our community?
NVCC offers opportunities for businesses to support programs and events that bring people together, provide activities for families and older adults, encourage creativity, and help breathe new life into our community spaces.
Sponsorship can help us keep activities accessible, develop new programs, and continue improving the facilities that serve our community.
If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor, please call us at 607-308-1503. We’d love to talk with you about sponsorship opportunities and ways your business can help us make a lasting impact.
❤️ There’s a Place for You Here!
From music and dancing to shared meals, creative workshops, family events, and new spaces for young people, Newark Valley Community Connection is working to create more opportunities for people to come together.
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished this year, grateful to everyone who has participated and volunteered, and excited about what we can build next.
Whether you’re from Newark Valley or one of our neighboring communities, we invite you to visit, try something new, bring a friend, and become part of the connection.
Join us this November—and help us shape what’s next!
📍 Newark Valley Community Connection
32 S. Main Street, Newark Valley, NY
📞 607-308-1503
🌐 Visit us at newarkvalleycc.com
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Good things happen when a community comes together.
Last but not least! Christmas, Winter Wonderland at NVCC and Holiday Magic are coming to Newark Valley. We still have some room for a few more vendors at our Winter Wonderland Market. You can reserve your spot here: https://www.newarkvalleycc.com/events-1/holiday-magic-arts-and-crafts-fair-and-bake-sale-2
And don't forget to sponsor a Christmas tree on the Village Green sponsored by The Newark Valley Historical Society! See info below.
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