by Maria Strinni | Sep 10, 2015 | Community Voices, People of Corning, Uncategorized
Ahh, the first day of school in Corning-Painted Post ? For so many parents, a day of mixed emotions ? the conflicting feelings that come just after drop-off ? like ?how quickly can I get to my office for my first real, blessed work day in months?? and ?how...
by Maria Strinni | Sep 1, 2015 | Area Fun!, Local Trips, Parks and Rec
The telltale morning fog has begun to nestle into our valley, and ensures us of one thing… Autumn is on its way. But by mid-morning it breaks and gives way to 90-degree days, reminding us that summer is not quite over. If you’re anything like me, that seasonal...
by Maria Strinni | Jul 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hokey Pokey?s has been a Corning tradition since the late 1980s. If you?ve been there this summer, you?ve noticed they?ve added a new twist that?s neither chocolate nor vanilla. All summer long Lorraine and Randy Stanton are dressing in 50s garb and piping classic...
by Maria Strinni | Apr 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Guys, if you did not see CATS at Corning-Painted Post High School yet, you simply must drop what you are doing and go today. The last show is at 2:30 p.m.! I left last night, speechless. First off, I hate that freaking show. I am one of those rare freaks who?d rather...
by Maria Strinni | Feb 16, 2015 | Area Fun!, Corning Museum of Glass
I?ve lived in the greater Elmira/Corning area for nearly 16 years; 10 of those years as a parent. And I just did something here that I?ve never done before. I spent an afternoon with my family at the Corning Museum of Glass. Now, we?ve been?there a million times, of...
