What’s Happening for the week of Nov. 9, 2014

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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 welcomed, 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. Jan., Feb., 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 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. 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

2014 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.

“Hiking Peru and Machu Pichu” presentation by Rick Marsi, 7 p.m., Sayre High School Cafeteria, Sayre. For more info call (570) 731-4396 or go to chehannarocks.com.

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.

Italian Buffet and Silent Auction, Nichols United Methodist Preschool, Nichols. $6 adults, $4 ages 12 and under.

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.

Hunters Breakfast, 7 a.m. to Noon, North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. Big breakfast $7, Lighter breakfast $5, everyone is welcome.

Finger Lakes Finns Presents “Finnishing Touches”, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Newfield Fire Hall, 77 Main St., Newfield. A free hands-on craft event for all ages! Finnish music by Toivo 1 to 3 p.m.

Wilawana Dish to Pass Dinner & Auction, 5:30 p.m., Wilawana community Hall, 1192 Wilawana Rd., Sayre, Pa. Music by Frankie Avedisian.

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.

The Finger Lakes Finns Meeting & Dish to Pass Dinner, 1 p.m., Newfield Fire Hall, 77 Main St., Newfield. All are welcome.

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.

Mobile Food Giveaway, 1 to 2 p.m., Lockwood Fire Dept., Rte. 34, Lockwood. Bring own bags or boxes.

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.

New England Style Contradance, 4 to 7 p.m., Tioga Trails Café, corner of Lake & Main Streets, Owego. Music by Firefly. $7 person, $5 students & seniors (55+), family maximum $15. For info call Stu 687-4034 or April 687-7195.

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.

No Turning Back: a Film for Skiers & Riders, 7:30 p.m., The Forum, 236 Washington St., Binghamton. Tickets are $18 cash or $19 check and can be purchased at Berger’s Ski & Snowboard shop, 16 Lewis St., Binghamton.

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.

Pot Roast Dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church and School, 17C West, Owego. Free will donation. For info go to zionowego.org or call 687-6376.

Beef Stew & Biscuits Dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. Regular menu also available.

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 went on sale Nov. 5, call 687-2417.

NOVEMBER 22

Wilawana Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wilawana Community Hall, 1192 Wilawana Rd., Sayre, Pa.

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.

Mobile Food Giveaway, 10 to 11 a.m., The Creamery, 263 W. River Rd., Nichols. Bring own bags or boxes.

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.