What’s Happening for the week of Nov. 2, 2014

What’s Happening – send dated church, school, social or non-profit event information (50 words or less) to the Owego Pennysaver, ATTN: Wendy Post, P.O. Box 149, Owego, N.Y. 13827, e-mail wpost@owegopennysaver.com or drop it off at our office, 181-183 Front St., Owego. Space available, your event will appear.

NOVEMBER

Pancake Breakfast, 2nd Saturday of every month, 8 to 10 a.m., Owego United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 261 Main St., Owego. Adults $5, 12 and under $3, sponsored by OUMC Men.

Living Healthy Workshops, Thursdays Oct. 16 to Nov. 20, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Tioga Opportunities, Inc., Department of Aging Conference Room, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Free!

Free Dinner Every Thursday Night, 6 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, Main Street, Owego. All are welcome, sponsored by Allied Christians of Tioga.

Wing Night, every Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego.

Story Time, Wednesdays 10 a.m., Cady Library, Nichols.

Candor Community Chorus Rehearsals for Christmas Concert, every Sunday at 7 p.m., thru Nov. 30, Candor Elementary Choral Room.

American Legion Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego. Weekly specials. All are welcome!

Story Hour, every Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.

Fiber Arts Club (knitting, crocheting, etc.), every Thursday 6:30 to 8 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.

Emerging Writers, 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.

Mystery Book Club, 4th Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.

Monday Afternoon Book Club, 2nd Monday of the month, 1 to 2 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.

Fish Fry, 1st Friday of every month, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Caroline Center Church, 719 Buffalo Rd., Brooktondale – $10 eat-in or carry out.

Bluegrass Gospel Jam, 2nd Saturday of the Month, 7 to 9 p.m., Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 731 Hooper Rd., Endwell.

Newark Valley LEGO Building Club meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building’s Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. Ages from five and up, parents are welcome to stay and create. Free event.

Tioga Center Pancake Breakfast, 2nd Saturday of the month from May through October, 7 to 10 a.m., Ransom Park, Tioga Center. Good will donation.

Community Education Ceramics Classes, Tuesday and Thursday 5:15 to 8 p.m. Candor High School Room 219, Candor, $10/Students K-12, $20/adults, CHS employees/$15. For info call Jodi 768-4072 or email joellenriggsphotography@gmail.com.

Open Studio, 2nd and 4th Thursday, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Tappan Spaulding Library, Newark Valley. Bring your artwork crafts, knitting, etc. to work on.

The Valley “Acoustic” Circle, every Monday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. For info call (570) 886-0006.

Endicott Toastmasters Club Meeting, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6 to 7 p.m., basement of George F. Johnson Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott. For info call 953-9844.

Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Directors Meeting, third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m., Tioga County SWCD office, 183 Corporate Dr., Owego. For questions call 687-3553 or email tcswcd@co.tioga.ny.us.

Bingo every Thursday night except the first Thursday of the month and holidays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego.

Newark Valley Senior Citizens Club Dish to Pass and Program combined November and December meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m., Congregational Chapel for a catered meal. January, February, March meetings are held in the same place for a catered meal and program, 3rd Thursday, 11 a.m. For questions call Carol 642-5213.

GED (Adult Education) Classes, Tuesday and Thursday 5 to 8 p.m., Candor High School, Academy Street, Candor. For info call Sally 659-5968.

Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous Weekly Meetings, for information on times and locations call (607) 595-7381, (607) 351-9504 or go to foodaddicts.org.

Owego Dog Owners Group (ODOG) Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m., basement at River Row Bookshop, Corner of Lake and Front Street, Owego. Open to everyone!

Owego Rotary Club Luncheon or Breakfast Meeting, noon on Tuesday, Breakfast Meeting 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. For more information call President Jack at 687-3937.

Quilting Classes, Mondays at 1 p.m., FCF Church, 27 Beach Rd., Apalachin. $7/session, for information call (570) 623-4402.

Sweet Adelines Carousel Harmony Chorus Rehearsal, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 3505 Vestal Pkwy. East, Vestal. For info call Linda 669-4233 or go to carouselharmony.org.

Be Creative at Van Etten Library, every other Wednesday, 1 to 3 p.m., Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten. For info call 589-4755 ext. 3.

American Red Cross Blood Drives, Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for dates, times and locations.

Write Now Writers Group, 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7 to 9 p.m., Candor Free Library, corner of Bank Street and Main Street, Candor. For more information call Carol 659-7661 or email carolhenry@frontiernet.net.

Library Story Hour, Tuesdays 10:15 a.m., Candor Free Library, Bank Street, Candor.

Candor Town Board Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of the month, review and sign vouchers 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Route 96B, Candor.

Open Hearts Dinner, every Wednesday 5 to 6:30 p.m., McKendree UMC, 224 Owego St., Candor.

Candor Fire District Regular Meetings, 2nd and last Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Candor Fire Station, 74 Owego Rd., Candor. For more info call Tim 659-3341.

Village of Candor Board Meeting, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Candor Village Hall, Main Street, Candor.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly “TOPS” Meeting, every Thursday, 6 p.m., Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor.

TOPS Chapter 418, every Friday 10 a.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 3505 Vestal Parkway West, Vestal. For questions call Barbara 748-3443.

TOPS Chapter 306 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), every Thursday, Weigh-in starts 5:45 p.m., Meeting 6:30 p.m., Union Presbyterian Church, 200 East Main St., Endicott. For information call 754-6913.

TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Saturdays 7 a.m., Van Etten Town Hall, Van Etten. For info call Ruth 589-4515 or Judy 972-1092.

TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1036, every Tues. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Newark Valley Post Office, Newark Valley.

Friends of the Library Meeting, last Thursday of the month, downstairs meeting room. Candor Free Library, Bank Street, Candor.

Candor Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting, 1st Wednesday of the month (except for July and August), 6 p.m., Candor Free Library, Corner of Bank and Main Street, Candor. For more info call Sue 659-3022 or email candorwriter@yahoo.com.

Newark Valley Food Pantry, Tuesdays or Thursdays 3 to 4 p.m., Senior Pantry every 2nd Wednesday 10 to 11 a.m., Methodist Church Ministry Center, Newark Valley. For information call 642-8287 or 642-3414. Open to people in the 13811 area.

The Clothing Center, Tuesday 10 a.m. to Noon, Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. Free clothing and various items, they also accept donations. For questions call MaryAnn 786-9040.

Candor MOPS (for moms of infants through kindergarten age), 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, Candor Congregational Church parsonage, Main Street, Candor. For info call Maryalice 659-5191.

Constitution Chat, 2nd Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Candor Congregational Church, Main Street, Candor. For questions call Melvin 659-4785.

Candor Valley Riders Snowmobile Club Meeting, 7 p.m., 1st Wednesday of the month from April through Aug., 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from Sept. to March, Candor Ambulance Garage, 58 Main St., Candor. No meeting month of July.

Candor Valley Riders Snowmobile Club Pancake Breakfast, 2nd Sat. of the month from Oct. through March, 8 to 10 a.m., Beebe Sap House, Route 96, Candor. Good will donation appreciated.

NOVEMBER 3

Special Public Safety Committee Meeting, 8 a.m., Legislative Conference Room, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

NOVEMBER 3 & 4

Craft Show & Sale, Mon. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lourdes Hospital Lecture Hall, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton. For more info call Kelly 798-5219 Mon. thru Fri. between 2 and 3:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 4

Bone Health: It’s Much More Than Calcium & Vitamin D by Aaron Lambert, 7 p.m., Apalachin Library, Main Street, Apalachin.

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, begins at 5 p.m., Berkshire Fire Department, 12515 State Rte. 38, Berkshire. $8/adults, $7/seniors (55 and older), $5 ages 6-11, carry outs available.

Tioga County Health & Human Services Meeting, 8 a.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Clerk, Historian, Real Property, Veterans & Elections Meeting, 9:30 a.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Information Technology Meeting, 10:30 a.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Economic Development/Planning/Tourism & Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Public Safety/Probation, DWI Meeting, 2:30 p.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Annual Fall Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Campville United Methodist Church, 6110 St. Rte. 17C, Endicott. For more info call 785-0901.

Soldier’s Wish: Making a Hero’s Wish Come True, beginning 11 a.m., Tioga Downs Casino & Racing, River Road, Nichols. Buffet for Veterans only $5, Dog Tag Fundraiser $5 donation, for info call 659-4724.

Sayre’s Ponds – Past & Present, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., SRAC, 345 Broad St., Waverly.

Election Day Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tioga Center United Methodist Church, 3022 State Rte. 17C, Tioga Center. Eat in or take out.

NOVEMBER 5

Double Chamber Speed Networking “Before Business” Event, 7:30 to 8 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast, 8 to 9 a.m. Speed Networking, WSKG-TV Studio, 601 Gates Rd., Vestal. Members: $7/advanced/$10 door, Non-Profit Members: $6 advanced/$8 door. For reservations call Christine 772-8860.

NOVEMBER 6

Samba Classes, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Broome West Senior Center, 2801 Wayne Ave., Endwell. Pre-registration required for 3 week series Nov. 6, 13 and 20, $30/USA Dance members, $35/non-members. Walk in $12/class. For info call 729-4346.

Paddle/Quarter Auction, Preview and register sale items 6 to 6:30 p.m., Auction begins 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. Admission is $5, for non-refundable tickets or questions call Bonnie 687-4942.

Tioga County Public Works & Capital Projects Meeting, 8:30 a.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Personnel/ADA & Right to Know Meeting, 10:30 a.m., County Office Building, Personnel Conference Room, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County 1st Monthly Legislative Workshop & Legislative Support Meeting, 1 p.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

NOVEMBER 6 & 7

Fall Fair, Thurs. 3 to 8 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of the Redeemer, 201 S. Wilbur Ave., Sayre.

NOVEMBER 6, 7 & 8

Fall Book Sale, Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 1 to 5 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. $2.50 bag sale on Saturday beginning at 2:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 7

Wine Tasting/Auction, 5:30 to 9 p.m., The Columbus Club, 126 Main St., Johnson City. $25/person at the door.

Church Women United of Greater Endicott Meeting and Luncheon, noon, Grace Lutheran Church., Route 26, Vestal. $6/person, reservations due by Nov. 3, call Mildred 754-2869.

Karaoke with Grover 7:30 to 11 p.m., VFW, Main Street, Owego.

Top Dog Trivia Night, 6 to 9:30 p.m., American Legion Post 89, 118 Jensen Rd. Vestal. $15/person, includes admission, ziti dinner and dessert. Call Kim 724-3709 or email kbroderick@bchumanesoc.com.

NOVEMBER 7 to 8

Holly Day Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Center, 701 W. Main St., Endicott.

NOVEMBER 8

Men’s Conference “Passing on the Faith”, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 731 Hooper Rd., Endwell. $15 (lunch included). Students are free.

“The Future of Susquehanna Valley Railroads” presentation by John Goodnough, 1 to 2 p.m., Vestal Museum, 328 Vestal Pkwy., East, Vestal.

Holiday Pie/Bake Sale, Soup Luncheon, White Elephants, Bazaar, Holiday Ornament Give-Away, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor.

Toast to Tioga, 5 to 9 p.m., Tioga Arts Council, 179 Front St., Owego. For more info go to tiogartscouncil.org or call 687-0785.

Nightlife on the Susquehanna: Dave Liebman, 7:30 p.m., Guthrie Performing Arts Center, Sayre Theatre, Sayre. $18/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students, call (570) 268-2787.

Harvest Ham Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. For more info call 748-0004.

Turkey & Stuffing Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Goodrich Settlement Grange, Glenmary Drive, Owego. Donation.

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner & Bake Sale, 1 to 3 p.m., Community Fire & Rescue, 321 St. Rte. 224, Van Etten. Donation, Grocery raffle drawing at 3 p.m.

Team Trivia Night to Benefit Robbie, Dinner 5 p.m., Trivia and Music 6 to 9 p.m., Kalurah Shrine, 625 Dickson St., Endicott. For tickets call Sara 768-4422 or Alison 729-6285.

Monte Carlo Night, 7 to 11 p.m., Owego VFW Post 1371 Hall, 207 Main St., Owego. $6 donation recommended. Food, drink and entertainment will be provided.

Holiday Showcase, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Downtown Owego. For full schedule go to owegolovesshoppers.com.

Roast Beef Dinner with Trimmings, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Maine Masonic Center, 2626 Main St., Route 26, Maine. 40 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 Free.

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Candor Fire Station, 74 Owego Rd., Candor.

Team Trivia Event to Benefit Owego boy, Dinner begins 5 p.m., Trivia 6 to 9 p.m., Kalurah Shrine, 625 Dickson St., Endicott. $25 person, call Sara 768-4422 or Alison 729-6285. To donate auction baskets call Melissa 427-2626.

Harvest Soup & Bread Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Use back ramp entrance.

Rummage & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bag Sale 1 to 4 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, corner of Farm to Market and Hooper Roads, Endwell.

Hike the Shawagunk Ridge Trail, for more info go to binghamtonadk.org or email adk46@stny.rr.com.

Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser, 7 to 11 p.m., Owego VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego.

NOVEMBER 8 & 9

Pilgrim’s Celebration, Saturday noon to 8 p.m., Sunday 1 to 8 p.m., The Farm House Brewery, LLC, 2 Whig St., Newark Valley. For info go to thefarmhousebrewery.com or call 227-0638.

NOVEMBER 9

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner & Chinese Auction, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Barton Community Club, Old Barton Road, Barton, N.Y.  Dinner $8.00, Senior Citizens and kids are $4.00,

Rootin-Tootin Benefit for Dale (Corbin) and Ron Wheeland, 1 to 5 p.m., Owego Elks Club, Front Street, Owego. Food, music and raffles!

Open House & Pork Chop Luncheon, 11 a.m. until sold out, Candor EMS, Candor. $8/dinner, for pre-sale tickets call 659-5529 or email emscandor@gmail.com. Presale pick-up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NOVEMBER 10

Tioga County Finance/Legal Safety Meeting, 10 a.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Legislature Eleventh Regular Meeting, noon, County Office Building, Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., Richard H. Kerr Board Room, 79 Whig St., Newark Valley. For more info call 642-3221.

NOVEMBER 11

2015 Veterans Day Dinner, 4 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Station, Route 38, Newark Valley. For all Armed Forces and spouses of deceased veterans from Richford, Berkshire and Newark Valley. For reservations call Marcia 642-8967.

Veteran’s Day Open House, 4 to 7 p.m., Candor Arden Kelsey Post 907 American Legion, Candor.

Adirondack Mountain Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Town of Chenango Town Hall meeting room. For more info go to binghamtonadk.org.

NOVEMBER 12

Program on Hunting Leases, 6:30 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, 840 Front St., Binghamton. For more info go to nationalhuntingleases.com.

Free Flu Clinic, 2 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten. For info call 589-4755, ext. 3.

Export Workshop: Grow Your Business Through Exporting, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Traditions at the Glen, Endwell. $25/person, to register visit goglobal2014.org or call 301-3124.

NOVEMBER 13

NYS Southern Tier Local Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Inc. Meeting, 7 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 216 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City. For info call Daryall 775-2146 after 4 p.m. daily, or email s.tierchapter@gmail.com.

Seventh Annual Celebrating Women in Business Conference and Trade Show, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. General public invited to visit for free between 11 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. For more info go to Celebrating WIB.com.

Spencer Van Etten Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., Middle School Library, Van Etten.

Tioga Arts Council’s Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., 179 Front St., Owego. For more info call 687-0785.

NOVEMBER 14

Chicken Parmesan Dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW, Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available.

Scandinavian Knitting Class, 1 to 4 p.m., Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten.

NOVEMBER 15

Nichols American Legion Annual Turkey Party, 6 to 10 p.m., 1 Dean St., Nichols. $5/person includes Turkey Sandwich, Beverage & Snacks.

Commandment 11 Ministries to perform, 6 p.m., East Smithfield Federated Church, corner of Church & Main Streets, East Smithfield. A love offering will be collected.

NOVEMBER 16

Thanksgiving Antiques and Collectibles Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Elks Emporium, 223 Front St., Owego. Dealers call Barb 372-2478 or go to OwegoElksEmporium.com.

Holiday Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Elks Ballroom, 223 Front St., Owego. Tables $10, call Barb 372-2478.

Casual Sunday Dance, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Riverview Drive, Endicott. $10/person, $7/USA Dance members. For info call 729-4346.

NOVEMBER 17

Broome County Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs Inc. Meeting, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 1305, 820 Lower Stella Ireland Rd., Binghamton. For info call Daryall 775-2146 after 4 p.m. or Bill 797-6670.

NOVEMBER 19

“Bountiful Harvest” Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Rte. 17C, Owego. Luncheon, feature, music and speaker, all for $12/person. Reservations due by Nov. 14, call 785-3101 or email cgg350@aol.com.

NOVEMBER 20

Tioga County 2nd Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Nursery and Landscape Dinner Meeting, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Riverview, Elmira. $10 for non-members, for more info call 734-4453 or email jew223@cornell.edu.

NOVEMBER 21

Karaoke with Grover, 7:30 to 11 p.m., VFW, Main Street, Owego.

“GMO OMG” Film Showing, Refreshments 6:30 p.m., Screening 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton, 183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton. For more info email lauffer.scott@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 21 & 22

Mystery Dinner Theater “Death of a Doornail”, 6 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego. $15/person includes meal. Tickets go on sale Nov. 5, call 687-2417.

NOVEMBER 23

Annual Ski Sale, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Brothers 2 Banquet Facility, Endwell. Triple Cities Ski Club assist customers with ski, board, and boot selection during the sale.

NOVEMBER 24

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., Richard H. Kerr Board Room, 79 Whig St., Newark Valley. For more info call 642-3221.

NOVEMBER 23, 24 & 25

Rummage Sale, Sun. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tues. $3 bag sale 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Beth David Synagogue, 39 Riverside Dr., Binghamton.