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MARCH
Blind or Visually Impaired Support Group, 3rd Thurs. of the month, 10 a.m., Countryside Community Center, Guile Boulevard, Owego.
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 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.
Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, Richard H. Kerr Board Room, 79 Whig St., Newark Valley. For info call 642-3221.
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 and 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.
Cady Library’s Book Club and Discussion of Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo, 12 to 2 p.m., Nichols. Bring a lunch and enjoy good discussion!
MARCH 12
Spencer Van Etten Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., Middle School Library, Spencer.
Owego Rotary Club presents Animal Care Sanctuary – Exec Director Joan Smith Reese & $9 Soup & Salad Bar, Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. Public is welcome.
Free Citizen Preparedness Training, 6:30 p.m., Town of Dickinson Town Hall, 531 Old Front St. Binghamton. For more info call 785-7207 or email nicholas.ponterio@redcross.org.
MARCH 12, 13 & 14
Spring Used Book Sale, March 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., March 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. with Bag Sale from 3 to 5 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego. For questions call 687-3520.
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.
Organizing Files on Your Computer Free Workshop, 2 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. Free event, call 757-5350 or go to gfjlibrary.org.
Bluegrass/Gospel Group “New Appalachia”, 7 p.m., Memorial Park Baptist Church, 1013 Front St., Vestal. For info call 785-3757.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, 2 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. Search for hidden treasures!
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 five Free. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 202.
Free Movie for Adults “The Hundred Foot Journey”, 7 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Free refreshments!
Resume Lab Free Workshop, 10 a.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For questions call 757-5350.
Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., 59 S. Main St. Nichols.
Casino Night hosted by Broome County Humane Society, 6 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 136 Park Ave., Binghamton. $5 admission includes first draft beer or soda.
Bingo, 6 to 9 p.m., Tioga Opportunities, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. $10 donation. Sponsored by Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center and their Team Booster Club.
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.
New England Style Contradance with the Band Seaglass, 4 to 7 p.m., Tioga Trails Café, corner of Lake & Main, Owego. $7, $5/students and seniors (55+), $15/family maximum. For info call Stu 687-4034 or April 687-7195.
Finger Lakes Finns Meeting and Dish to Pass, 1 p.m., Newfield fire Hall, 77 Main St., Newfield. All are welcome.
Panigma Steel Band Free Concert, 4 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, corner of church & Front, Owego. Free but donations welcome! For more info call 687-0785 or go to tiogaartscouncil.org.
MARCH 16
Microsoft Excel Part 1 Free Workshop, 5:30 to 8:30, George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For questions call 757-5350.
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.
Owego Rotary Club presents Grant Writing for Non-Profits & $9 Soup & Salad Bar, Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. Public is welcome.
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.
Resume Lab Free Workshop, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For questions call 757-5350.
Free Family Movie Night “Neverbeast”, 4:45 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.
MARCH 19
Organizing Files on Your Computer Free Workshop, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, Endicott. Free event, call 757-5350 or go to gfjlibrary.org.
MARCH 20
Living Stations of the Cross Performance, 7 p.m., St. James Church, Waverly.
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 and 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.
Free Movie for Children of all Ages “Boxtrolls”, 7 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin Free refreshments also!
Online Job Searching, 10 a.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For questions call 757-5350.
Candor Community Showcase, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Candor Fire Station, Route 96B, Candor. Tables are $15 for chamber members, $25 for non-chamber members. For info call Gloria 659-7312 or email deerfldestates@aol.com. Ozzie’s Brisket BBQ Grill will be serving meals from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside the firehouse.
Town of Owego Woman Michaele Stoughton’s first book “Pleasantwick” Reading & Signing, 2 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Vestal Center UMC, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. For info call 748-0004.
MARCH 21 & 22
Maple Weekend and Pancake Breakfast, Opens 8 a.m., Demonstrations 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arnot Forest, Jackson Hollow Road (Schuyler CR 13) 1 mile north of NY Rte. 224 between Cayuta and Van Etten. Breakfast $7 for 5 years and older, under 5 years $3, for info call 589-6076.
MARCH 23
Microsoft Excel Part 2 Free Workshop, 5:30 to 8:30, George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For questions call 757-5350.
Mobile Food Pantry Distribution, 10 to 11 a.m., The Creamery, 263 West River Rd., Nichols. Bring own bags or boxes, for questions call 414-1023.
EPIC Program Presentation, 1 p.m., Tioga Opportunities Inc.’s Department of Aging, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Seniors encouraged to bring income documentation if enrolling in the program. To RSVP call Arline 687-4120, ext. 344.
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!
The Owego Rotary Club presents Travels through Kenya, & $9 Soup & Salad Bar, Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. Public is welcome.
MARCH 25
Online Job Searching, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For questions call 757-5350.
