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MARCH
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 and Machinery Association members meeting, third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., meeting located at the Stoll building, 200 Lake Rd., Towanda, Pa. 18848. Monthly tractor pulls April thru October. For questions call Bob or Joan Ely (570) 746-1794 or contact by email jdfluffy9@gmail.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 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.
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.
Jazz Brunch, opens at 11 a.m., Band performs 12 to 2 p.m., Agava, 381 Pine Tree Rd., Ithaca. Family friendly event with no cover charge. For info call 319-4366.
SVE High School Community Showcase, 1 to 4 p.m., Spencer Van Etten High School, Spencer. For questions call Kerm 589-6059 or email kb45@cornell.edu.
Second Annual Grilled Pork Chop Dinner, Begins at 12 p.m., Nichols American Legion Post 1624, 1 Dean St., Nichols. $10/person, eat in or takeout!
Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to Noon, Grand Central Restaurant, Owego. Free will donation.
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.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss Birthday with Trivia Games & Cake, 3:30 p.m., Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten. Call to register 589-4755.
Vestal community Chorus Open House, 7 p.m., former Central Junior High School (near Four Corners), Vestal. For more info call Barbara 754-5710.
The Knit & Stitch Fiber Arts Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cady Library, Nichols. Bring items you are working on for encouragement & discussion.
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.
OFA 2015 Post Prom Party Fundraiser, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, Town Square Mall, Vestal. Go to unodoughraisers.com and print out coupon, they will donate up to 20 percent of your check.
Red Cross Volunteer Enrollment, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Red Cross Office, 620 E. Main St., Endicott. To RSVP or for more info email colleen.mccabe@redcross.org or call 785-7207.
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.
Job Fair Press Conference, 10 a.m., Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego. For info call Gwen 687-2020.
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.
Documentary on Fracking “Triple Divide”, 7 p.m., State Theatre, Deposit. Free and open to the public.
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
The Valley Social Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 536 Banquet Room, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, Pa. For information call (570) 888-0145.
Living Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m., Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton.
Annual Chinese Auction, Doors open 5 p.m., Drawings begin 6:30 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.
World Day of Prayer, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lounsberry United Methodist Church, Lounsberry. Food & Felllowship!
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.
Annual Finger Lakes Crossword Competition, 2 to 5:30 p.m., Tompkins Learning Partners, 124 W. Buffalo St., Ithaca. For info and registration form go to TLPartners.org or call Sharon 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 277-6442. $40/individuals, $150/team of four.
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.
Vestal community Chorus Open House, 7 p.m., former Central Junior High School (near Four Corners), Vestal. For more info call Barbara 754-5710.
MARCH 10
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.
Transportation Options Available in Tioga County Presentation, 10 to 11 a.m., Tioga Opportunities, Inc., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guild Blvd., Owego. Free but registration is required, call 687-4120 ext. 331 by March 6.
MARCH 11
Second Annual Fashion Show & Gala Fundraiser, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Double Tree by Hilton, Water Street, Binghamton. To benefit Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network. Tickets available at 475 State St. or online at mothersanbabies.org.
MARCH 12
Spencer Van Etten Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., Middle School Library, Spencer.
MARCH 13
Living Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m., Hilltop Retirement, Johnson City.
No School Day St. Patrick’s Treasure Hunt, 2 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten.
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.
Annual Cloverleaf “4K” Run, 10 a.m., Wildwood Reserve, 254 Shepard Rd., Barton. For info go to carantouangreenway.org/upcomingevents.html or call Marty 565-2636, mborko@stny.rr.com.
Book Sale and Soup Lunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bag Sale beginning at 12:30 p.m., Lounsberry Methodist Church, Lounsberry. Sponsored by Tioga/Nichols Area Lions Club.
Spaghetti Supper, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Endicott, 1406 Monroe St., Endicott. $7/adults, $4/ages 5-12, under 5 Free. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 202.
MARCH 15
Pancake Breakfast, 3rd Sunday of the month, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Candor Fire Station, Candor.
Corned Beef or Ham & Cabbage Dinner, Noon until sold out, Nichols American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 1624, 1 Dean St., Nichols. $8/person, for info call 699-7994.
OFA Post Prom 2015 Fundraiser, 5 to 10 p.m., Las Chicas Taqueria, Front Street Owego. Mention Post Prom Party, they will donate 15 percent of sales.
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 17
Susquehanna Group of Sierra Club presents “Sustainablity, its true meaning and implications for the future,” 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. Free and open to the public. For more info email lauffer.scott@gmail.com.
MARCH 18
“Breath of Spring” Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. Luncheon, feature, music & speaker, all for $12. Reservations due by March 13, call Carol 785-3101 or email cgg350@aol.com.
Tioga County 2nd Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
MARCH 21
Rummage and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bag sale 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania Ave., Route 858, Little Meadows, Pa.
Humane Society’s Toy & Collectible Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 1645, 177 Robinson St., Binghamton. $3 admission, ages under 12 free with adult.
MARCH 24
OFA Post Prom 2015 Fundraiser, Rossi’s Pizza, Route 38, Owego. They will donate $5/$3 on sheet and half sheet on orders all day!
