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FEBRUARY
Lockheed Martin Owego Toastmasters Meeting, 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7 to 8 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church, 300 Main St., Owego. Open to all, for info call 953-9844.
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 21
Bread of Life Food Pantry Open House, 10 a.m. to noon, 1 Water St., Candor.
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.
What to Do When Disaster Strikes Free Training Session, 7 p.m., Guernsey Memorial Library, 3 Court St., Norwich. For more info call 785-7207 or email nicholas.ponterio@redcross.org.
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.
Young Children and Tantrums Discussion, 10:30 a.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, Waverly. For info call 565-2374.
Candor Historical Society Meeting, 7 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Candor. For more info call Milt 659-7357 or email mhdough@frontiernet.net.
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.
Living Station of the Cross, 7 p.m., St. Pats, Moravia, N.Y.
Pasta Dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran School, 17C West, Owego. Free will donation.
FEBRUARY 27 to MARCH 1
Running to Places Presents “Daisy Pulls it Off”, Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Beverly J. Martin Elementary School, Ithaca. $a5/day of the show, $13 in advance, $11 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets or more info call 216-8750 go to runningtoplaces.org
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 www.tiawagha.com. Early bird ticket price is $40 and ends Feb. 15.
Craft and Vendor Fair Fundraiser for Candor Jr./Sr. Prom, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 Academy St., Candor.
Rummage Sale to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Candor Ambulance Garage, Main Street, Candor. For info call Kelly 659-5450.
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, $3.50/under 12, under 5 free.
American Legion Unit 401 Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 2 to 3 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego.
Chili Festival, 1 to 6 p.m., Candor Masonic Lodge, Route 96B, Candor. $8/person. For info call Gary 659-7661 or email garyhenry@frontiernet.net.
Ten Minutes to Fame, 2 and 7 p.m., Arnot Mall, Horseheads. Free admission.
Baked Ham Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Mason Hall, 940 Montrose Tpk., Owego. Eat in or Carry Out, $8 donation.
Roast Beef Dinner, begins 12 p.m., Nichols American Legion Post 1624, 1 Dean St., Nichols. $10/person, eat in or takeout.
MARCH 2
Ten Minutes to Fame, 7 p.m., Elmira College’s Gibson Theatre. Free admission.
Microsoft Word Part 1 Free Workshop, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. Free event, call 757-5350 or go to gfjlibrary.org.
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.
Set Your Pictures Free, Free Workshop, 4 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. Free event, call 757-5350 or go to gfjlibrary.org.
Tioga County Health & Human Services, 8 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Clerk, Historian, Real Property, Veterans & Elections Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Information Technology Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Economic Development/Planning/Tourism/Job Training & Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Public Safety/Probation, DWI & Safety Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
MARCH 4
Nursery and Landscape Education Day, Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. Two concurrent daylong sessions, with buffet. $45/STNLA members, $75/non members. To register or for info call 734-4453 or email jew223@cornell.edu.
Introducing the iPad Free Workshop, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. Free event, call 757-5350 or go to gfjlibrary.org.
MARCH 5
Become a Tech Expert with Atomic Training Free Workshop, 4 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. Free event, call 757-5350 or go to gfjlibrary.org.
Free Mammograms for Eligible Women, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Interested applicants call 1-877-626-6648 for more info and to make an appointment.
Tioga County Public Works and Capital Projects Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Personnel/ADA & Right to Know Meeting, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Personnel Conference Room, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Legislative Workshop & Legislative Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
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.
World Day of Prayer Breakfast & Service, 9 a.m., Our Lady Of Good Counsel Church, West Main Street, Endicott. Reservation for breakfast, $5/person donation, call Mary Ann 748-9011
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.
Candor Fire Auxiliary Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Candor Fire Hall, Candor.
Birdwatching Basics Class, 10:30 to 2 p.m., Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy, East, Vestal. $25 per class and receive a free one year Naturalists’ Club of Broome County membership. To sign up call 759-4550 or email bcnatclub@gmail.com.
Pasta Dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 17 Main St., Candor. Good will donation and one non-perishable item for the food pantry.
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.
MARCH 9
Microsoft Word Part 2 Free Workshop, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. Free event, call 757-5350 or go to gfjlibrary.org.
MARCH 10
Pancake Supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Troy Vets Club, Troy. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Gmail and More Free Workshop, 4 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. Free event, call 757-5350 or go to gfjlibrary.org.
Tioga County Finance/Legal Meeting, 4 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Legislature Third Regular Meeting of 2015, 6 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
MARCH 12
Spencer Van Etten Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., Middle School Library, Spencer.
MARCH 14
Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jennie F. Snapp Middle School, Loder Ave., Endicott. To benefit the School and Community Assistance Program.
