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🌱 What’s happening hour-by-hour at Hammondsport’s Christmas in the Park?
Also, don't miss Alfred State hosts Law Author Alfred Piombino leading NYS Notary Exam Prep on Dec 15 on the Hammondsport Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- What’s happening hour-by-hour at Hammondsport’s Christmas in the Park?
- Why World Atlas ranks Hammondsport among the Finger Lakes’ most peaceful towns
Also on today's calendar: Alfred State hosts Law Author Alfred Piombino leading NYS Notary Exam Prep on Dec 15 and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hammondsportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Snow squalls, 1-2", with a high of 23 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 27, low: 17.
- Saturday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 31 and low of 13 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ✨ Christmas in the Park: A Storybook Celebration in the Heart of Hammondsport (hornellsun.com) — Hammondsport residents can dive into full-on holiday magic this Saturday, December 13, as Pulteney Square hosts the all-day Christmas in the Park celebration with Santa, wagon rides, live music, and a tree lighting. From breakfast with Santa at the fire hall to the evening barbershop chorus finale, the schedule is packed with family-friendly, small-town traditions centered right in the village.
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• World Atlas names 11 most peaceful towns in the Finger Lakes (democratandchronicle.com) — Hammondsport earns a spot on World Atlas’s list of the 11 most peaceful Finger Lakes towns, highlighted for its aviation heritage, wineries, and lakeside charm. The article also spotlights Depot Park, local museums, and neighboring communities, underscoring why this small Steuben County village stands out as a calm escape from city life.
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📸 Around Hammondsport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hammondsport
★ Featured events ★
- Alfred State hosts Law Author Alfred Piombino leading NYS Notary Exam Prep on Dec 15
Alfred State College, 10 Upper College Dr, Alfred
9:00 am
Monday December 15
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Other local events
- Friday Open Play
Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library , 21 William St , Hammondsport
10:00 am - River Lynch: Birds Eye Hollow Farm & Distillery (Solo Show)
Birdseye Hollow Farm and Distillery , 8398 Co Rd 96 , Hammondsport
4:00 pm - A Tasting Carol
10489 Co Rd 76 , Hammondsport
5:30 pm - ACT @ Various Locations
Hammondsport Csd Hammondsport, NY 14840 - Saturday Book Sale
Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library , 21 William St , Hammondsport
10:00 am - HELP DESK: Open Computer Help Desk Day with Kayla Williams
Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library , 21 William St , Hammondsport
10:00 am - Holiday Market!
Point of the Bluff Vineyards , 10489 Co Rd 76 , Hammondsport
12:00 pm - Sunday Bloody Mary Bar
Krooked Tusker Distillery , 10303 Co Rd 76 , Hammondsport
12:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CLASS: Make hand-painted Ornaments
Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library , 21 William St , Hammondsport
5:30 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Snow will continue across much of Upstate NY this morning (12/10) before some areas switch over to rain.
Parts of the Adirondacks could see over 1 foot of snow. Heavy, wet snow may cause power outages. Roads, bridges & overpasses will likely become… (Nextdoor )
- The Arc Of Steuben posted a job opening for Life Coach V - Brundage in Bath. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager - Bath, NY in Bath. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammondsport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bath
- 4,350 Wreaths Delivered to Bath VA for Wreaths Across America (fingerlakesdailynews.com)
- Police: Bath man arrested for child sex abuse, secret surveillance (mytwintiers.com)
- Village of Bath Secures $1 Million State Grant for New Fire Rescue Truck (weny.com)
Dundee
- Corning boys basketball tops Elmira in thrilling clash, Antes drops 30 points in O-M girls win (mytwintiers.com)
Corning
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