SRAC on WETMTV This Saturday!

SRAC to be Showcased on WETMTV's "Friends and Neighbors"

Join Henry Dormann this Saturdays at 9 AM for FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS on WETM-TV as he showcases The Susquehanna River Archaeological Center (SRAC) in downtown Waverly, NY.

Through Friends & Neighbors, Mr. Dormann brings you closer to the people who make our communities in the Twin Tiers great. Mr. Dormann visited the Center last August at SRAC, and will be talking with SRAC's co-founders Deb Twigg, Ted Keir and Dick Cowles as they tour the SRAC Exhibit Hall filled with thousands of local Native American artifacts.

Since its debut, FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS has been #1 in its time period according the Nielsen ratings in the Elmira-Corning television market. This is a testament to the show's inquisitive host and his outstanding guests.

Don't miss your chance to see this airing this Saturday at 9am on WETMTV!

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Yoga Classes at SRAC

Yoga with Lori

It's time to get in shape for Summer. Join Yoga instructor Lori Maley, 6:00-7:45 pm every Monday night at SRAC at 345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY! Lori Maley has been practicing yoga for 5 years and teaching it at Four Seasons Fitness Center in Owego for 1 ½ years.

Yoga is best known as a type of exercise system that stretches and strengthens the body through various poses. But yoga goes far beyond just a mere exercise routine. One of the most compelling reasons to begin practicing is the holistic outlook it takes — working mind, body, and spirit. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness of body and mind, helping you relax and manage stress and anxiety. Lori will focus on the practice of breathing (pranayama), as well as poses known as asanas and relaxation or shavasana.

Cost is $10 per session or $36 per month. Participants should wear comfortable fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel or a blanket. RSVPs are greatly appreciated by calling 607-565-7960 or emailing info@SRACenter.org. Walk-ins are always welcome!

Online Marketing and Social Media For Small Businesses and NonProfits

Online Marketing and Social Media For Small Businesses and Non-Profits

When: Thu, April 28, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Where: SRAC - 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY (map)

Description: Using SRAC's marketing model, Deb Twigg will share her experience and expertise in online marketing and social media efforts that has made the Susquehanna River Archaeological Center recognized nationally. From blogging to rss feeds, facebook to youtube, and email lists to analytics - this presentation will help people who are trying to market their small business or nonprofit organization learn how to use the web to promote their efforts and gain new followers online.

There is no admission fee for this event.

Beading Classes Every First Saturday at SRAC!

Have you ever wished that you could find that one necklace or bracelet that would go with that special sweater or outfit that you like to wear? Have you ever wanted a special necklace that could show off a family heirloom or pendant? Have you ever just wanted to find a necklace made of that special gemstone or color scheme that you like so much? Many jewelers are adding custom jewelry making to their services to fill this need, but The Susquehanna River Archaeological Center at 345 Broad Street in Waverly, NY is offering the opportunity for people to create their own beaded jewelry at a fraction of the cost and with high quality materials.

On the first Saturday of each month, Ellen Sisco holds classes at SRAC in basic and intermediate beading. Supplies include beads and all accessories to complete a necklace. Hundreds of precious stones, clips, glass beads and polished glass chips are among the variety of items that the attendees will be able to choose from. You can also call SRAC and request specific colors and/or gemstones that you want to make your jewelry with! Ellen will facilitate your needs and help you make the perfect piece of jewelry for yourself or for a gift for someone else. Fees for this two hour beading class is $25.

The next class is scheduled fro Saturday, May 7th. RSVP's are greatly appreciated by calling the Center at (607)565-7960 or by emailing info@SRAcenter.org.

SRAC Quick Notes

There is ALWAYS Something Going on at SRAC! So much so that I am going to send all of you a quick list of things that we are doing!

• Sayre's Snyder School 4th grade field trip to SRAC has been scheduled for later in May.
  

• Bears on Broad Street has been scheduled for August 13 & 14th. We are in discussions with WBA in how we could have the community have events all around Waverly and have "bus stop-like" areas in town where people can get rides to different activities. Stay tuned!
  

• Additional security cameras have been added to the SRAC Gift Shop to allow the volunteers to have views of the entire shop from the counter. (These were donated.)
  

• On May 3rd, we have national award winning storyteller Kate Dudding coming to SRAC. We also are sponsoring her to appear at the Elderwood Senior Facility earlier that day for the residents using the remaining $150 from our Tioga Seniors Foundation grant.
  

• Tons of new rocks and minerals have been added in the SRAC gift shop

• Nationally renowned author Ed Lenik will be speaking this coming Saturday (April 30th at 2pm) and will be donating a box of rare books to add to our SRAC book collection.

• The SRAC Giving Campaign is underway and in the first few weeks, over a dozen businesses and 22 individuals have donated with 12 individuals taking advantage of the free book offer from Wennawoods.

• The Waverly Business Association has contracted for billboards, radio ads, trifolds, and a new website and SRAC will be given space on each as a member of the WBA in their campaign, "Discover Waverly" which will highlight the little known treasures in Waverly, NY.

• SRAC is still looking for funding to replace the air conditioning system - if you know of anyone who can help us - please contact me.

• I will be presenting "Social Media and Online Marketing for Your Small Business or Non Profit" this Thursday at SRAC. It is free to attend and is in response to requests for me to share how I use the web to promote SRAC.

• SRAC has recently gained its three hundred and third member.

• SRAC has teamed up with the Sayre and Waverly Libraries to offer a free event for Valley Kids each month this summer. We are calling this "Valley Kids Day!" and the kids at the libraries even made us a logo! SRAC's event will be July 2nd and be puppeteer, Tom Knight!

• SRAC added a radio receiver (Just $15 from Broad Street Records!) to our sound system to be able to play local radio in our Center.

• Jim Nobles has scanned hundreds of rare photographs, slides, newspaper clippings and postcards in our collections office every Tuesday and Thursday for months in preparation for his upcoming "History of Sayre" presentation on July 5th at SRAC! (He should be doing another book as well!)
  

• SRAC member and flint napper Dan Johnson has napped several beautiful arrow and spear heads (with his initials on them so that nobody thinks they are artifacts) and donated them to be sold in our Gift Shop! Thanks Dan!

• Susan is working on the SRAC Journal and we hope to have that out to our membership very soon!

• NY State Archaeology Chapter from Orange County will be coming to SRAC in May to have a joint meeting with us and the Andaste Chapter.

• Reminder - SRAC lengthened their Saturday hours to 10am to 5pm.

See I told you there is always something going on!

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The Mapping of New York State: A Study in the History of Cartography

David Allen, retired Map Librarian from Stony Brook University is developing a web book titled, "The Mapping of New York State: A Study in the History of Cartography" (Copyright 2011 by David Yehling Allen) and is looking for feedback on his current version. I personally think this is a wonderful effort in creating a comprehensive resource for the Cartography of New York State. Kudos to you, David!

Review the web book here:
http://www.dyasites.com/maps/nysbook/Contents.htm

National Award Winner Storyteller Kate Dudding to Appear at SRAC

National award winner and storyteller Kate Dudding creates entertaining, heartwarming, and memorable stories which give a voice to people from the past. Dudding has performed at many large venues in New York City, Saratoga Springs,NY and Stockbridge, Mass. Her "People Who Made a Difference- Vol. 1" CD received the 2010 Storytelling World Honor Award. Kate also won the storytelling competition at the 2010 National Storytelling Conference in Los Angeles, CA. On Tuesday, May 3rd, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Ms. Dudding will give her award winning performance at the Susquehanna River Archaeological Center (SRAC) at 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY.

"People Who Made Difference" is a collection of stories of people who made a difference in the world, or their part of the world. While the audience may think they know the French chef whose work actually transformed the US or the Broadway composer who had a hard time writing songs initially, each of these tales and many more told by this master storyteller are told in a way that will inspire you in a family friendly format. SRAC's Deb Twigg commented."Storytelling is an art form that we wanted to add to our list of programming at SRAC because it is something that can be enjoyed by all ages. Kate is a big name in this field, and if you have never experienced a real storyteller working their craft, now is your chance to come and learn why it is so popular."

This event is sponsored by the Tioga County Seniors Foundation and seniors (over 60) are invited to attend this event for free. General admission is $6 per adult, with $4 per SRAC member and student. Free admission to the SRAC Exhibit Hall is included in the admission price for the night.