Chamber of Commerce Report

New Member - The Corning Chamber of Commerce welcomes Rockin Randy's Coin-Op Laundry, as a new member. They are located at 660 Edith Ave., in Corning, and the phone number is 824-9036. There will be a Ribbon Cutting this Thursday at noon.

Business Spotlight - Porter Recycling Center is the featured business of the week. Tom Porter, owner of Porter Recycling Center is a Corning High graduate and he started the business here in Corning in 1996. He has two locations in Corning. One location is 1114 Yolo Street, between 3rd and 4th Street. This location is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday. The other location is 840 Lincoln, on the corner of Solano Street. This location is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Mr. Porter also owns two other recycling businesses in Hamilton City and Williams. Porter is licensed with the State of California. Porter Recycling buys any aluminum cans, glass and plastic that has the California Redemption Value (CRV) emblem on them.

Porter Recycling Center is here to give good service and is willing to help people with sorting items. They also have convenient hours. If you have any questions you may reach Porter Recycling Center at 824-4377.

Vacation Bible School - Monday, June 23 through 27, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church is having Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 4 to 11. The church is located at 341 Solano Street.  "Hiking Through History" is the theme for week. "What do dinosaurs, rocks, fossils and people groups have to do with God's Word? Find out as you hike through the ‘history book of the universe' - the Bible!" There is no cost and everyone is welcome. For more information call Carmen at 384-2681.

Miss Corning - If you are interested or know of anyone who is interested in running for Miss Corning there will be a meeting at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, at the Chamber of Commerce 1110 Solano St. For more information call 824-5550. Miss Corning Program will be the weekend before the Olive Festival and the new Miss Corning will begin her reign that week, attending all the Olive Festival events from August 20 to the 23.

Corning in the Evening - Last Thursday, June 12, approximately 40 people gathered for Corning in the Evening. The Comfort Inn, 910 Hwy 99W graciously hosted the monthly event. There was plenty of food and refreshments along with freshly baked cookies. Manager Bonnie Davis spoke to the crowd about what the motel has to offer which includes Jacuzzis in eight of the rooms, and an indoor pool with a Jacuzzi. The Comfort Inn offers an extended breakfast that includes waffles and other delicious choices. They are also "pet-friendly". The rooms were full that evening because many firemen were guests during the area fires last week so the attendees were not able to tour the rooms as planned. You may reach the Comfort Inn at 824-5200. Our thanks to Comfort Inn for hosting Corning in the Evening.

Next month on July 10, Debadoo Dance Company will host Corning in the Evening. Look for more information in July. The Bell-Carter Olive Festival Mixer will be August 21st so the next available date is September 11. If your business or organization is interested in hosting a Corning in the Evening or Corning in the Morning please contact the Chamber at 824-5550.

Travel Information - If you are planning a trip in the Northern California area or anywhere in the state the Corning Chamber is the place to come first. We serve as a Tourist Information Center and we have the 2008 Official State Visitor's Guide and Travel Planner that includes a full size pullout map of California. We also have 101 Things to Do and many other printed materials. Everything is free, so come in and check out the Tourist Information Center, and maybe check out the Corning Museum at the same time. The Corning Chamber of Commerce and the Corning Museum are located at 1110 Solano Street.