What’s Happening for the week of Dec. 21, 2014

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DECEMBER / JANUARY

Meal on the Run – Eat-In or Take-out, 3rd Friday of every month, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Westbrook Lodge, 150 S. Main St., Nichols. $6 a person.

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.

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.

American Legion Breakfast, Sundays, 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.

Community Education Ceramics Classes, Tuesday and Thursday 5:15 to 8 p.m. Candor High School (CHS) 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, Congregational Chapel, 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 and 3rd Wednesday of the month from Sept. through 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 donations appreciated.

DECEMBER 21

Money due Jan. 8 for Charter Bus Trip to Washington, D.C. March for Life on Jan. 22, $60 person, for info call Robert 570-395-3417 or email rshoard1@frontiernet.net.

Christmas Antiques/Collectibles Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Elks Emporium, 223 Front St., Owego. Dealers can contact Barb 372-2478 or go to OwegoElksEmporium.com.

“Longest Night” Christmas Prayer Service, 7 p.m., St. James Church, 503 Clark St., Waverly. For more info call 687-1068.

“Longest Night” Christmas Prayer Service, 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 300 Main St., Owego. For more info call 687-1068.

Annual Holiday Bake Sale, 9 to 11:30 a.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego.

Finger Lakes Finns Dish to Pass Christmas Dinner, Business Meeting and Short Play, 1 p.m., Newfield Fire Hall, 77 Main St., Newfield. All are welcome!

Native American Sweatlodge for men with Hitakonanoolaxk, Eastern Lenape Medicine Man and Elder for Purification and Healing, for information, location and time, email to hittak@yahoo.com.

Christmas and Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., Flemingville United Methodist Church, 540 West Creek Rd., Owego.

Praise Band Concert, 3 p.m., Nichols United Methodist Church, 59 S. Main St., Nichols.

DECEMBER 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, 7 and 11 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal; 11 p.m. service will include Communion.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 312-314 East Main St., Endicott.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 4 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 1000 Day Hollow Rd., Endicott.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, 7 and 10:30 p.m., Union Center United Methodist Church, 128 Maple Dr., Endicott.

Christmas Eve Service, 7 p.m., Bridge of Hope Ministries Church, 1229 Owego Rd., Owego. For info call 659-5959.

Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service, 7 p.m., Nichols United Methodist Church, 59 S. Main St., Nichols.

Communion, 11 p.m., Nichols United Methodist Church, 59 S. Main St., Nichols.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., Memorial Park Baptist Church, 1013 Front St., Vestal. For more info call 785-3757.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., Christ the King Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 75 N. Main St., Spencer.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, 8:30 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin.

DECEMBER 25

Christmas Service, 10 a.m., Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 312-314 East Main St., Endicott.

FREE Christmas Day Dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego.

DECEMBER 26, 29 & 30

Holiday Fun Days, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center, Route 38, Owego. Bring lunch, snacks & drink. For more info call 687-2458, must be 5 years or older.

Holiday Munchkin Days for Children ages 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to noon, Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center, Route 38, Owego. For more info call 687-2458 or email Owegogymnastics@gmail.com.

DECEMBER 31

New Years Eve Dinner Dance, 6:30 p.m. until midnight, Wysox Fire Hall, Wysox. For more info or to make reservations call (570) 265-3479.

JANUARY 3

Local VMW – Veterans of Modern Warfare Meeting, 11 a.m., Owego’s Historic First Baptist Church, Church & Main Streets, Owego. For info call Bill 644-5690.

JANUARY 4

All You Can Eat Roast Beef Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Round Hill Masonic Center, 403 East Main St., Endicott. $9 adults, $3.50 under 12 years, under 5 Free.

Owego American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 401 Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m., American Legion, Front St., Owego.

The Green Pastures Reunion Band, 5 to 8 p.m., Culture House LLC, 373 Broad St., Waverly. For more info call 607-565-3729 or go to watershed-arts.com/jessebennett.html.

JANUARY 8

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

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