What’s Happening for the week of Jan. 11, 2015

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.

JANUARY

Faced with a drinking problem? Perhaps AA can help, 1-800-307-4285, Alcoholics Anonymous Tioga County 24-Hour Hotline, www.ny-aa.org.

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 Adeline’s 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.

Local VMW – Veterans of Modern Warfare Meeting, second Saturday of the month beginning Jan. 10, 11 a.m., Owego’s Historic First Baptist Church, Church & Main Streets, Owego. For info call Bill 644-5690.

JANUARY 10

Roast Beef Dinner w/Trimmings, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Maine Masonic Center, 2626 Main St., Maine. $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, under 6 Free.

JANUARY 11

Indoor and Spring Travel soccer Sign Ups, 3 to 5 p.m., Spencer Middle School, Spencer. For details email smarx25@htva.net, put SOCCER in heading of email.

JANUARY 12

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., Richard H. Kerr Board Room, 79 Whig St., Newark Valley.

Tablet Talk: Learn to Use Your Tablet, 2 to 5 p.m., Spencer Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten. Bring your tablet, ask questions! Registration is required, call 589-4755, ext. 3.

JANUARY 13

Adirondack 102 Club: Your Passport & Guide to North Country Towns and Villages, 7 p.m., Town of Chenango Hall meeting room, Chenango. For more info go to binghamtonadk.org.

Parenting Skills Workshop, 9 to 11 a.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, 374 Broad St., Waverly. Eight week class, call 565-2374 to register.

JANUARY 14

Workshop on Color Theory for Gardens and Planters, 6:30 to 8 p.m., CCE Tioga Conference Room, 56 Main St., Owego. $5/person, payable at the door.

Candor Free Library Association Annual Meeting, 7 p.m., Candor Free Library, Candor.

Teen Movie Night: “Guardians of the Galaxy”, 4:45 p.m., Spencer Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten.

Open Art Studio, 1 to 3 p.m., Spencer Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Spencer Van Etten. Join artists and share your talents!

Blood Drive, 1 to 5 p.m., Owego Nazarene Church Gym, 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego.

JANUARY 15

Candor Central School Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., High School Library Media Center, Candor.

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego. $7/adults, $3.50/children.

Doug’s Fish Fry & Bale Sale, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Station, Route 38, Newark Valley. To benefit NVFD.

JANUARY 16

OA Foundation for Excellence in Education’s Annual Wine and Beer Tasting, 6 to 9 p.m., Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. Tickets available at Lawler’s Liquor Store, The Wine Connection or any Foundation board member. Presale Tickets $40/couple, $25/single, $10/designated driver. At the door $45/couple, $35/single. For more info go to OAFoundation.com.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 555 East Market St., Elmira. To make an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org/make-donation.

Tillage Public Safety Committee will meet with the County Public Safety Committee, 8 a.m., Legislative conference Room, 56 Main St., Owego. Open to the public.

Pork & Loin Dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 17C West, Owego. For more info call 687-6376.

JANUARY 18

Antiques and Collectibles Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Elks Emporium, 223 Front St., Owego. Free admission and parking, and 40 to 50 dealers and good food. Dealers for 2015 call Barb at 372-2478. You can also visit owegoelksemporium.com for more information.

Finger Lakes Finns Business Meeting and Dish to Pass Dinner, 1 p.m., Newfield Fire Hall, 77 Main St., Newfield. Subject is Finn Fest 2015.

Concussion Support Group Meeting, 2 p.m., 4 Blue Conference Room, 4th floor of the Guthrie Medical Group, Sayre. Free and open to the public.

Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Candor Fire Company, Candor.

JANUARY 19

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Fun Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center, 748 Rte. 38, Owego. Jan. 17 deadline to sign up. Must be five years or older. Participants are asked to bring a lunch, snacks and drinks, $30 per child. To sign up call 687-2458 or email owegogymnastics@gmail.com.

Martin Luther King Jr. Munchkin Day for ages 3 & 4, 9 a.m. to noon, Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center, 748 St. Rte. 38, Owego. $15 per child, participants are asked to bring a snack & drinks. To sign up call 687-2458 or email owegogymnastics@gmail.com.

JANUARY 21

“Let’s Book It” Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. Luncheon, feature, music and speaker, all for $12. For reservations or cancellations call 785-3101 or email cgg350@aol.com.

Chili Dinner, 5 p.m. until gone, Spencer Municipal Building, Spencer. Free will donation. Benefit SVE Food Cupboard.

Family Movie Night: “The Box Trolls”, 4:45 p.m., Spencer Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten.

JANUARY 24

Third Annual CASA Zumbathon, 9 a.m. to noon, Corning-Painted Post Middle School Gym, 35 Victory Highway, Painted Post. Pre-register for $15, day of $20 on active.com or call Amy 607-936-2272.

Spaghetti Dinner Cancer Benefit for Richie Rosario, 4 to 8 p.m., Owego Elks Club, 223 Front St., Owego. Chinese Auction, 50/50 Raffle, $8/adults, $6/senior citizens, $4/ages 5 to 12, ages 4 & under, Free.

New York State Snowmobile Safety Course, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Candor Ambulance Garage, 58 Main St., Candor. Jan. 19 deadline for registration, call Odane 743-1673 or Diane 659-5460.

JANUARY 26

“History of Endwell & IBM Farms”, 1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 29 Grant Ave., Endicott. Presented by Woman’s Club of Endicott. All are welcome.

JANUARY 27

Program on Solar Power in New York State, 6:45, Vestal Public Library, Vestal. Presented by the League of Women Voters of Broome & Tioga counties.

Bite-Sized Pursuit Seminar: Citizen Preparedness, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Owego Treadway Inn, 1100 St. Rte. 17C, Owego. A light breakfast will be served, reservations requested, call 687-2020, $8/members, $10 non-members.

JANUARY 28

Open Art Studio, 1 to 3 p.m., Spencer Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Spencer Van Etten. Join artists and share your talents!

JANUARY 29

Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution, 1 to 2 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church parking lot, 110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Bring own bags or boxes. For questions call 796-6061.