What’s Happening for the week of March 15, 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.

MARCH / APRIL

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 14

Roast Beef Dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Maine Masonic Center, 2626 Main St. (Rte. 26), Maine. $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, under 6 free.

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.

Americans for Restoring the Constitution (AFRTC) Public Meeting, 7 p.m., Vestal Library, Vestal.

Prepare, Respond, Recover: What To Do When Disaster Strikes, 7 p.m., George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott.

The Knit & Stitch Fiber Arts Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cady Library, Nichols.

Special Public Works Committee Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Legislative Conference Room, Ronald E.Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

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.

Empty Bowls Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., SVE High School Home Economic Room, Spencer Van Etten. $7 donation for as many soups as you’d like to try! (plus bread and dessert). For reservations call 589-7140.

Cady Library Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Nichols.

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.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging, 9 Sheldon guile Blvd., Owego For more info call 687-4120, ext. 338 or 344.

Diabetes Education Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton. Reservations requested, call 772-6269.

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.

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

“Christ in the Passover” presentation 7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Owego.

MARCH 20

Living Stations of the Cross Performance, 7 p.m., St. James Church, Waverly.

Set Your Pictures Free, Free Workshop, 2 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott, For info call 757-5350.

3 Duo Acts, One Night, 7 p.m., Original’s Bar and Lounge, 25 Lake St., Owego. No Cover charge.

Owego Uncensored: Live Comedy Featuring Kevin Salisbury, 8 p.m., Original’s Bar and Lounge, 25 Lake St., Owego. $5 Cover, 21+ only.

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.

Dish to Pass Dinner & Auction, 5:30 p.m., Wilawana Community Hall, 1192 Wilawana Rd., Sayre. To donate to the auction bring them with you or call bob or Shirley 607-565-4627.

Free Pork Dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Flemingville United Methodist Church, 540 West Creek Rd., Owego.

Chicken BBQ, Noon to 3 p.m., Metro’s Restaurant, Rte. 96N, Owego. $9/dinner, for questions or to volunteer call Odane 743-1673.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8 to 11 a.m., Owego Moose Lodge, Waverly road, Owego. $6/adults, $5/seniors and ages under 12. Sponsored by Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center.

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 22

Post-Concussion Support Group Meeting, 2 p.m., 4 Blue Conference Room, Guthrie Medical Group, Sayre. Free and open to the public. For info email twintierspcsg@gmail.com.

Prayer Walk, 4 p.m., Owego Middle School, Owego.

MARCH 22

Soup, Salad & Sandwich Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Weltonville Fire Company, 3232 West Creek Rd., Newark Valley. Free will donation.

OFA’s Making the Band (MTB, 1 to 3 p.m., Tioga Trails, corner Lake and Main Street, Owego. Admission is free, to benefit 2015 OFA Post Prom Committee.

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.

Become a Tech Expert with Atomic Training Free workshop, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott, For info call 757-5350.

Introducing the IPad Free Workshop, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott, For info call 757-5350.

Child Care Concerns Program, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Tioga Opportunities, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.

MARCH 25

Online Job Searching, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For questions call 757-5350.

Prepare, Respond, Recover: What To Do When Disaster Strikes, Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton. For more info call 785-7207 or nicholas.ponterio@redcross.org

MARCH 25 & 26

AARP Driver Safety Class, 9 a.m. to Noon, Owego United Methodist Church, Owego. $20/AARP members, $25/non members, to register call 687-4120.

MARCH 26

GMail and More Free Workshop, 4 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott, For info call 757-5350.

The March “Reaching Owego For Jesus”, 7 p.m., Sword & The Spirit, Owego.

Stray Haven Board Members Annual Meeting, 5 p.m., Railhouse Restaurant, Broad Street, Waverly.

Thursday Night Jazz with Guitarist Dennis Winge, 7 to 9 p.m., Owego Parkview, 145 Front St., Owego. Free and Family Friendly. For reservations call 687-9873.

MARCH 27

Easter Open House For Kids, 4 to 6 p.m., Highland Chocolates, 11724 Rte. 6, Wellsboro. For more info go to highlandchocolates.org.

Living Stations of The Cross presentation, 7 p.m., Owego Middle School auditorium, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. No admission fee but donations will be accepted.

MARCH 27 & 28

Annual Book Sale hosted by Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA, Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Waverly Town Hall, Ithaca Street, Waverly. Book donation being accepted at the shelter at 194 Shepard Rd., Waverly.

MARCH 28

Vendor tables ($20 each) still available for Annual Spring Craft Fair, Apalachin United Methodist church, Apalachin. If interested call 625-2733 or email apalachinumc@frontiernet.net.

1927 Silent Film “King of Kings”, 7 p.m., Broome County Performing Arts Center’s Forum Theater, 236 Washington St., Binghamton.

Round & Square Dance featuring Music & Calling by Sara Romanik, 7 to 10 p.m., Berkshire Community Hall, Jewett Hill Rd., Berkshire. $5 donation.

Apalachin Lions Club 60th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m., behind West-BOCES School, Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin. Please bring a non-perishable food item for our local food pantry. Everyone welcome, rain date is April 4.

TCRM Spring Clean-up Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., if you are 65 or older and live in the Town of Owego, college and high school students are happy to assist with yard work, window washing and interior cleaning on Sat., March 28. For free labor call Sr. Mary 687-3021.

Beyond the Basics – Novel Writing Workshop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Candor Masonic Lodge on Rte. 96b, Candor. Must be 18 years or older. Registration & fee ($50) includes coffee throughout the day and luncheon. Call Carol 659-7661 or go to carolhenry.org.

Entrepreneurial Assistance Mini-Program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. 20 hour course to be held March 28, April 18, April 25, and May 2, $10 fee. Register online at campusce.net/sunybroome/category/category.aspx or call 778-5012.

46th Annual Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Athens Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 211 Herrick Ave., Sayre. $3/adults, $1/students, under 8 free.

Pancake Breakfast & Serenade, 8 to 11 a.m., Newark Valley Fire Hall, Route 38, Newark Valley. $7/adults, $5/seniors and ages 6-12, under 5 free.

MARCH 28 & 29

46th Annual Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club Show, Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Athens Twp. Volunteer Fire Hall, 211 Herrick Ave., Sayre. For info go to chehannarockscom.

MARCH 30

Microsoft Power Point Free Workshop, 5:30 to 8:30, George F. Johnson Library, Endicott, For info call 757-5350.

MARCH 31

Prayer Meeting for Revival, Sword & The Spirit, 7 p.m., Montrose Turnpike, Owego.

The Owego Rotary Club presents Mercy House and $9 Soup & Salad Bar, Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. Public is welcome.

Welcome to the Social World of Facebook Free Workshop, 4 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info call 757-5350.