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FEBRUARY
Weekly Meditation Circle, 9:15 to 9:45 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 112 North St., Athens. For questions call Marcia 596-4674 or email uucas.mail@gmail.com.
Twin Tiers Antique Tractor & Machinery Association Members Meeting, 3rd Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Stoll Building, 200 Lake Rd., Towanda. Monthly tractor-pull April through October. For questions call Bob or Joan (570) 746-1794 or email jdfluffy50@yahoo.com.
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. Cost is $6 per person.
All You Can Eat 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 Citizen’s 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., Owego Parkview Hotel and Restaurant, Front Street across from Draper Park, 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 Parkway 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 and Thursdays 3 to 4 p.m., Senior Pantry every 2nd Wednesday 10 to 11 a.m., Methodist Church Ministry Center, Newark Valley. Open to people in the 13811 area. For more info or anyone wishing to volunteer call 642-8102 or 642-8587.
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 September 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, first Saturday of the month, 11 a.m., Owego’s Historic First Baptist Church, Church and Main Streets, Owego. For info call Bill 644-5690.
FEBRUARY 14
Best Roast Beef Dinner in the county, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Maine Masonic Center, 2626 Main St. (Route 26), Maine. Minimum donation, $10/adults, $5/ages six to 12, under six free.
TCHS Hosts Lecture Series for African American History Month with Emma Sedore, 110 Front St., Owego. Free but donations are greatly appreciated. For more info call 687-2460 or go to tiogahistory.org.
February 15
Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Candor Fire Station, Candor.
FEBRUARY 16
Broome County Federation Of Sportsman’s Clubs Inc., 7 p.m., American Legion Post 1305, 820 Lower Stella Ireland Rd., Binghamton. For info call Daryall 775-2146 after 4 p.m.
Join Girl Scouts At A Day Of Play, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village Chapel, Candor. For girls in kindergarten through 3rd grade. $20 per girl, includes the $15 Girl Scout membership fee. For more info go to gsnypenn.org.
Susquehanna Group of Sierra Club presents “The Maldives, an Island Country on the Brink”, Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. Public is invited, free of charge. For info email lauffer.scott@gmail.com.
Microsoft Excel Part 1 Free Workshop, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
Navigating the Internet Free Workshop: Find Tax Forms and Other Useful Resources, 4 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
Presidents’ Day Fun Day for Children five years or older, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center, 748 St. Route 38, Owego. Please bring lunch, snacks and drinks. $30/child, sign up deadline is Feb. 14. For more info call 687-2458 or email Owegogymnastics@gmail.com.
Presidents’ Day Munchkin Day for Ages three and four, 9 a.m. to noon, Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center, 748 St. Rte. 38, Owego. Please bring a snack & drinks. $15/child, sign up deadline is Feb. 14. For more info call 687-2458 or email Owegogymnastics@gmail.com.
FEBRUARY 18
Noontime Lenten Services, Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 312 East Main St., Endicott. Music provided by The Harmony Club of Binghamton. Optional low cost soup & sandwich lunch following the services. All are welcome.
Evening Lenten Services, 7 p.m. followed by optional Bible Study on the book of Revelation letters, Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 312 East Main St., Endicott. All are welcome.
“A Wonderful Luncheon” for Ladies, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C,Owego. Luncheon, feature, music and speaker, all for $12. Reservations due by Feb. 13, call 785-3101 or email cgg350@aol.com.
Open Art Studio, 1 to 3 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.
Mobile Food Pantry Distribution, 10 to 11 a.m., Tioga County Fairgrounds Barn, 1 Main St., Owego. Bring own bags or boxes. For questions call Sister Mary O’Brien 687-3021.
Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Department of Aging, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For more info call 687-4120, ext. 338 or 344.
Science and Discovery – Parent/Child Activity: Explore what is and isn’t magnetic at the FRC, 2 p.m., Owego Family Resource Center, 72 North Ave., Owego.
FEBRUARY 19
Tioga County Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Tioga County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
E-Books and Audiobooks for Free – Introduction to the Download Zone Free Workshop, 4 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
Candor Central School Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., H.S. Library Media Center, Candor.
Chicken & Biscuits Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego. $7/adults, $3.50/children.
Medicare Cost Saving Program, 12:30 to 4 p.m., Tioga County Rural Ministry, 143 NorthAve., Owego. For info call 687-3021.
FEBRUARY 20
Pasta Dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran School, 17C West, Owego. Free will donation.
Discover the Wonder of Pinterest Free Workshop, 2 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
Reverse Mortgage: Is it an option for you, 10 to 11 a.m., Tioga Opportunities, Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Free but registration required, call 687-4120, ext. 331 by Feb. 17.
FEBRUARY 21
Trivia Night, Vestal American Legion, Vestal. For more info call 724-3709.
The King of the Valley Chess challenge, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pudgies Pizza & Subs, Chemung Street, Waverly. Free and open to all ages and abilities.
Dish to Pass Dinner, Sweet Auction and Ron Schoonover with Gospel and Country Western Music, Dinner 5:30 p.m., Entertainment 6:30 p.m., Wilawana Community Hall, 1192 Wilawana Rd., Sayre, Pa.
Introduction to Flash Drives Free Workshop, 10 a.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
Round & Square Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Wysox Fire Hall, Wysox. Music by Sara, refreshments available.
FEBRUARY 22
Manicotti Parm Dinner benefit, 4 to 8 p.m., Blue Dolphin Restaurant, Route 434, Apalachin. $10/adults, ages 12 and under choose from the Kids’ Menu and prices. Purchase tickets in advance at the Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin, or call 625-3333. Take out available.
Triple Down Sunday Jazz Brunch, The Cellar Restaurant, Front Street, Owego. Two performance times: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., reservations highly recommended! Call 687-2016 for more info or go to www.facebook.com/events/1600741913481222/.
A Tribute to Billy Davis, 2 p.m., The Choconut Inn, 10 Quaker Lake Rd., Friendsville, Pa. $10 per person donation.
FEBRUARY 23
Tablet Talk: Learn to use your device, Apple 2 to 3:30 p.m., Android 3:30 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.
Microsoft Excel Part 1 Free Workshop, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
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.
FEBRUARY 24
Prayer Meeting, 5:45 p.m., First Baptist Church, Main Street, Owego.
FEBRUARY 25
Family Movie Night: Disney’s Big Hero 6, 4:45 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.
Introduction to Flash Drives Workshop, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
NYS Consolidated Funding Application Readiness Workshop, 8 to 10 a.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Hubbard Auditorium, Owego. To register call 687-2020 or email business@tiogachamber.com.
FEBRUARY 26
Useful (Free) Apps for iPads Free Workshop, 4 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
FEBRUARY 26-28
30th Annual New York Farm Show, 8:30 to 4 p.m. daily, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Admission is $5 at the door, ages under 18 are free. Go to NewYorkFarmShow.com for more info.
FEBRUARY 27
E-Books and Audiobooks for Free – Introduction to the Download Zone Free Workshop, 2 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
FEBRUARY 28
Ti-Ahwaga’s Annual “Lollapalooza”, 6:30 p.m., 42 Delphine St., Owego. Night of fun, food, music, silent and live auctions and more! To purchase tickets call 687-2130 or go to tiahwaga.com, early bird ticket price is $40 and ends Feb. 15.
MARCH 1
All you can eat Roast Beef Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Round Hill Masonic Center, 403 East Main St., Endicott. Donation: $9/adults, $350/under 12, under 5 FREE.
American Legion Unit 401 Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 2 to 3 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego.
MARCH 3
Spencer-Van Etten TEA Party Meeting, 7 p.m., Spencer Town Hall, 79 E. Tioga St., Spencer. For details go to svetea.org.
MARCH 4
Nursery and Landscape Education Day, Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. Two concurrent day-long sessions, with buffet. $45/STNLA members, $75/non members. To register or for info call 734-4453 or email jew223@cornell.edu.
MARCH 6
Team Trivia Night by OA Foundation for Excellence in Education, 7 to 10 p.m., Owego Elk’s Lodge, Front Street, Owego, 2 to 8 players can be sponsored by business/organization for $225 for a family $125. For more info go to OAFoundation.com.
MARCH 7
Annual Penny Midwinter Bluegrass Day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Vestal American Legion, Jensen Road, Vestal (behind Kohls). $8/members, $10/non-members. For more info call Gene 748-6671.
Soup & Salad Supper, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Richford Congregational Church, Route 38 just south of Route 79, Richford. Free will donation.
NYS Southern tier Local Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Annual Hunter Heritage Banquet, Social Hour 5 to 6 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m., Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. $60 single membership/meal; $90 couple/ $35 J.A.K.E.S, $280 Sponsor membership/meal. For info call Larry 642-8609 or Daryall 775-2146 after 4 p.m., Ticket deadline Feb. 28.
MARCH 8
St. Baldrick’s Shave-A-Thon, 1 to 4 p.m., Candor American Legion, Candor. For more info go to stbaldricks.org, type Candor NY in search bar. To participate as a shavee click on get involved button or call Kelly 972-4395 or email krstarkwe@gmail.com.
