Art Show

The Corning Beautification Committee, along with the Corning School District Fine Arts Department will co-sponsor an Art Show on Sunday, February 14th, from 2:00-5:00 in the Park Elementary School Cafeteria. The theme for the show will be, “Have A Heart For Art.” This will showcase artwork from students as well as the community. Examples of
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The Clay County Courier Hosts First Baby of the Year Contest

For the past 50 years, The Courier and businesses of the area have made a habit of waiting for such arrivals of Corning’s First Baby of the Year. Beginning Friday, January 1 the Courier launched this year’s First Baby contest in which the value of a $500 savings bond is issued to the family from
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Christmas Decorating Contest

The Corning Beautification Committee will be sponsoring a Christmas Decorating Contest beginning Friday, November 27th. The contest is open to residents living within the city limits as well as business owners that would like to participate. Homeowners will be asked to decorate their yards with a winter or Christmas theme. Business owners will have the
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Corning Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Ladies Night Event

It is time for the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Ladies Night Event.  It will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015, at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center.  Individual tickets will be priced at $15.00 each or you may purchase a table of 6 for $85.00. Shimmer Boutique will be hosting social time
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Christmas in the Park

Photo courtesy of Clay County Courier Christmas in the Park will begin Saturday, November 28th at 5pm at Wynn Park. The Ceremonial Annual Lighting will follow at 6pm. Nashville’s Billy Tarkington will perform at 5pm. Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty, Rudolph, and Santa’s Elves will be present to start the Christmas season. Concessions will be available. For
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Food Drive

The Local Food Banks is currently hosting a food drive. To donate to the Local Food Banks or to learn more about the program, please contact Candy Taylor at Central School 870-857-6491. You may drop off items at any of the Corning School Campuses.
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The Corning Beatification Committee is Sponsoring an Outdoor Fall Display Competition

The Corning Beatification Committee is sponsoring an outdoor fall display competition. There will be two categories: First category is for homeowners. Decorate your yard with a fall display. Second category is for businesses. Decorate the front of your business. (Schools can also enter if they wish) This contest will begin Friday, October 2, 2015, and
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2015 Parade Winners

The 2015 Parade Float winners were announced today at the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. The winners were: Best Decorated – Sara House Most Colorful – Corning All-Stars Most Original – First General Baptist Most Commercial – McNabb’s Lawn Care Best Float in Parade – First National Bank Judges Award – Dare Photo
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Linden Massey Wins 2015 F-150

Linden Massey was the winner of the 2015 F-150 Truck. The Truck is provided by Red Taylor Ford as the grand prize for the Corning 4th of July Homecoming Celebration. Pictured is Truck Chairman Rhonda Sollis and winner Linden Massey. Photo courtesy of Clay County Courier.
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Christmas in July Fundraiser

The Corning Beautification Committee is having a fundraiser to purchase NEW Christmas decorations for the utility poles.  We are wanting to purchase snowflakes.  We decided on snowflakes because IF they can’t be taken down right away due to bad/cold weather, they will at least have the theme of winter. Each snowflake will cost approximately $550-$600
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