PLEASE JOIN THE HANCOCK PARTNERS FOR THEIR FINAL BINGO NIGHT OF THE SEASON AT THE HANCOCK HOUSE HOTEL - MAPLE ROOM - 5-7PM. COME OUT AND ENJOY A FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY GAME, WHICH WILL FEATURE CASH PRIZES, & CHRISTMAS GIFT BASKETS BY KAYBIRDS. BINGO CARDS START AT $10 AND GOOD FOR ALL GAMES. 20% OF ALL THE PROCEEDS TO GO TOWARDS WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA.
COFFEE & COMMUNITY: Please join the new HCS Superintendent Lori Asquith for a collaborative conversation this Weds Nov 15th 12-1pm at the Hancock House Hotel, or over the next few weeks on the topic of community and of living the Wildcat Pledge. Please join in on one of these eight casual coffee sessions to share your thoughts and experiences with their team. #gowildcats
Tonight's Costume Bingo which had been rescheduled will be moved to Saturday November 11th 5-7PM, due to scheduling conflicts and cold weather. We will work to secure an indoor venue by Saturday November 11th, and to honor our Veterans we will be hosting this one as a Red, White & Blue - American Bingo theme.
Please note that the Hancock Town Hall will be closing at 12:30 on Monday November 30th. It will also be closed from 11:00-12:00 on Tuesday December 1st. We apologize for any inconvenience.
FALL FUNDRAISER TODAY: Fall for Wreaths by Kaybird's & Nightshade on Elm is today October 21 - 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM at 9 Park Pl, Hancock, NY 13783. A seasonal benefit for Wreaths Across America. Preregistration at Kaybirds is recommended but not required. The event cost is $20 and will be taking place at Nightshade on Elm at the Corner of "Park Place" aka "Elm Street" & West Front Street. Directly across the street from Kaybirds. Crafts Cost Include: Decorated woven raffia pumpkin and fall board. *Coffee & baked good combos are just $5, portions of the food and beverage proceeds will go towards this fundraising event.
FALL FUNDRAISER: Fall for Wreaths by Kaybird's & Nightshade on Elm is today October 21 - 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM at 9 Park Pl, Hancock, NY 13783. A seasonal benefit for Wreaths Across America. Preregistration at Kaybirds is recommended but not required. The event cost is $20 and will be taking place at Nightshade on Elm at the Corner of "Park Place" aka "Elm Street" & West Front Street. Directly across the street from Kaybirds. Crafts Cost Include: Decorated woven raffia pumpkin and fall board. *Coffee & baked good combos are just $5, portions of the food and beverage proceeds will go towards this fundraising event.
Special thanks to all who attended this year's Harvest Festival and Tractor Parade. You all made it a smashing success. This evening's fundraising event Tractober-fest in the Town Square has been cancelled due to the heavy rain and music equipment issues. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone again soon!
HARVEST FESTIVAL: Please join the HCEF for the 15th Annual Harvest Festival & Tractor Parade in the Hancock Town Square from 9AM-4PM today (Parade begins at 1PM). Shop local vendors, enjoy good food, and listen to live music. Immediately following the event there will be a Tractoberfest "beer fest" at 5-8PM in the Town Square with live music and also a Designer Handbag Bingo event at the VFW East Branch - October 7th - 5-8PM (Calling Starts at 6PM). Proceeds for Bingo to benefit Wreaths Across America, there will be limited seating so email vfwauxiliary@use.startmail.com or message them on Facebook. Admission is $30 Includes: 10 Games (3 Boards Per Game) - 1 Door Prize Ticket - Additional Games $5 Each (3 Boards Max). Raffles will take place including 50/50, and food & beverages will be available for purchase! *Prize donations accepted!
HANCOCK HARVEST FESTIVAL: Please join us today in the Hancock Town Square for our 15th Annual Harvest Festival & Tractor Parade on October 7th from 9AM-4PM! The event kicks off on Saturday morning at 9AM with numerous vendors in the Hancock Town Square vendors include: Awestruck Cider, Local Meats, Vegetables, Pumpkins, Homemade Crafts and Children’s Activities. Join us at 1PM for the Tractor Parade which will take place throughout the village, best place to gather is E Front Street & Town Square. Everyone is welcome to participate, lineup is at Firemans Field at noon. Then from 2-4PM we will have Live Music with local favorite Lucas Resti in the Town Square! #visithancockny
HANCOCK HARVEST FESTIVAL: Please join us today & Saturday in the Hancock Town Square for our 15th Annual Harvest Festival & Tractor Parade on October 6th and 7th from 9AM-4PM each day! The event kicks off at 9AM with Customer Appreciation events throughout the entire village on E Front and Main Street along with numerous vendors in the Hancock Town Square. As a special treat at 3PM there will be a Brooks BBQ at the town square for pre-orders and while supplies last beyond those pre-orders. The merriment continues on Saturday morning October 7th at 9AM at the Town Square with local Vendors including Awestruck Cider, Local Meats, Vegetables, Pumpkins, Homemade Crafts and Children’s Activities. Saturday at 1PM the Tractor Parade will take place through the village. Everyone is welcome to participate. Then on Sat from 2-4PM we will have Live Music with local favorite Lucas Resti! #visithancockny
HANCOCK HARVEST FESTIVAL: Please join us tomorrow & Saturday in the Hancock Town Square for our 15th Annual Harvest Festival & Tractor Parade on October 6th and 7th from 9AM-4PM each day! The event kicks off on Friday morning at 9AM with Customer Appreciation events throughout the entire village on E Front and Main Street along with numerous vendors in the Hancock Town Square. As a special treat at 3PM there will be a Brooks BBQ at the town square for pre-orders and while supplies last beyond those pre-orders. The merriment continues on Saturday morning October 7th at 9AM at the Town Square with local Vendors including Awestruck Cider, Local Meats, Vegetables, Pumpkins, Homemade Crafts and Children’s Activities. Saturday at 1PM the Tractor Parade will take place through the village. Everyone is welcome to participate. Then on Sat from 2-4PM we will have Live Music with local favorite Lucas Resti! #visithancockny
SAFETY TEST AT 2:20PM: FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide TEST of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) today October 4th at approximately 2:20PM today. Tests include, cellular phones, radio, television and some internet based streaming service systems. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset or device. Please note that this is just a test, so please do not be alarmed, afraid, or concerned for school safety in Hancock during this test. There will be loud sounds and concerning noises. This system is designed to disrupt for public safety alerts, so please do not panic, simply read the messages, and let the tests unfold and then get back to your normal daily routine. We appreciate your time and attention.
Saturday Event Update: Movie Night in the Hancock Town Square has been cancelled due to other events going on in the village tonight that conflict. Instead please join the community after hours from 6-9PM at local shop "All Sorts" located at 169 E Front Street, for an amazing evening of poetry reading.
DESIGNER BAG BINGO EVENT: VFW East Branch - October 7th - 5-8PM (Calling Starts at 6PM). Proceeds to benefit Wreaths Across America, there will be limited seating so email vfwauxiliary@use.startmail.com or message them on Facebook. Admission is $30 Includes: 10 Games (3 Boards Per Game) - 1 Door Prize Ticket - Additional Games $5 Each (3 Boards Max). Raffles will take place including 50/50, and food & beverages will be available for purchase! *Prize donations accepted!
HARVEST FESTIVAL CONTEST: Don't forget to be part of the 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest! The Hancock Community Education Foundation invites all businesses to build and showcase a "one-of-a-kind" scarecrow to help make our community festive. The event welcomes spooky, funny and scary entries, but please no political scarecrows. Just have your scarecrow on display by October 6th, so it can be viewed and judged during the annual Harvest Festival. Winners will be announced on the HCEF website and social media! #visithancockny
EVENT UPDATE: Tonight's Outdoor Karaoke event in the Hancock Town Square has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience and welcome you all back next Saturday from 10AM-2PM for the Saturday Street Fair & Farmer's Market with Live music from 12-2PM.
BRISKET & LOTTERY: Stop by at 12-4PM to support the Hancock Ambulance Corporation by purchasing a $15 Brisket luncheon and don't forget to say thank you to your local EMS volunteers and workers! You can also shop local vendors at the Street Fair in the Hancock Town Square and get your Farmer's Market fix, we will have live music today till 2PM featuring local artist Jaimie Lilly.#visithancockny
Summer Saturdays is Back: Come out and shop local vendors at the Street Fair in the Hancock Town Square and get your Farmer's Market fix. We will have live music today from 10-2PM featuring local artists Jaimie Lilly and Nick Hearmon. Stop by at noon to support the Hancock Ambulance Corporation by stopping by their Brisket luncheon from 12-4PM and don't forget to say thank you to your local EMS volunteers and workers! Weather permitting we will have Karaoke in the town Square from 5-7PM. #visithancockny
15th Annual Bob Ray Memorial Hancock Tractor Parade signups underway. If interested in participating for free please call (607)637-3591 - Donations welcome for Hancock Community Education Foundation.
Support the Town of Hancock Ambulance Corporation on September 23rd! They will be raffling off a lottery board with $100 of tickets and $50 cash at their Brisket Dinner on September 23 at the Town square. Lottery Board tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Brisket Dinners are just $15 so buy one than one and share the love and brisket with friends and family for a good cause. Tickets for both can be purchased ahead of time. Message their Facebook events page for more details. https://facebook.com/events/s/brisket-dinner/835805277913601/
