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MARCH / APRIL
Local VMW – Veterans of Modern Warfare Meeting, 1st Sat. of the month, 11 a.m., The Church Commons Community Center, 28 Main St., Owego. For info call Bill 644-5690.
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, 3rd 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, 3rd 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 1st Thursday of the month and holidays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego.
The Newark Valley Senior Citizens Club meets the 3rd Thurs. of each month, 5 p.m. at the Newark Valley Fire Station, dish to pass supper and program. Age 50 and over welcome. 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 28
Veterans Small Business Training Program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. For details call 778-5012, $10 fee.
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 chehannarocks.com.
MARCH 29
“Come Walk with Me” presented by Nichols Area Ecumenical Chorus, 3 and 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, Lounsberry. Turkey Spiedie Sandwich, starts at noon, Nichols American Legion Post 1624, Nichols.
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.
Pat Barnes-Svarney Talks About Vegetable Gardening, 6:30 p.m., Apalachin Library, Main Street, Apalachin. She will feature her new book the Handy Nutrition Answer Book.
APRIL 1
Easter Craft Fun, 5:30 p.m., Van Etten Library.
Spring Clean Up for Age 65 or older, Call no later than April 1st to sign up. Tioga County Rural Ministry 687-3021.
APRIL 2
“Lord, Is It I?” Presentation of The Last Supper, 7 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego. Everyone Welcome!
Intro to Excel Spreadsheets Free Workshop, 6 p.m., George F Johnson Library, Endicott. For more info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic, 6 to 8 p.m., Waverly Village Barn, 81 Spring St., Waverly.
Community Blood Drive in honor of Owego Firefighter Dennis Reynolds, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Owego Elks, 223 Front St., Owego. Prospective donors can call 1-800-733-2767.
APRIL 3
Hoof It for Kids 5K Glow Run, 8 p.m., Tioga Downs Horse Track, River Road, Nichols. For more info call 866-344-BIGS or to register online go to parunners.com. Registration on or before March 17 is $25, $30 on race day.
The Valley Social Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 1536 Banquet Room, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, Pa. Music by DJ, fee. For info call (570) 888-0145.
Applying for Jobs Online Free Workshop, 2 p.m., George F Johnson Library, Endicott. For more info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
Pierogi Dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available.
Nichols American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 1624 Bake Sale, 9 a.m. until sold out, Community Bank, Nichols.
First Friday Art Walk featuring the Music of Jim Meckley & Nate Kaiser, 6 to 9 p.m., Black Cat Gallery, Front Street Owego.
APRIL 4
Owego Native Jim Strick Book Signing, 1 to 3 p.m., Riverrow Book Shop, Front Street, Owego.
8th Annual Easter Hunt, 10 a.m., Newark Valley Village Green, Newark Valley.
Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly.
Free Recovering from Alcohol Addition Community Seminar, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Patterson Auditorium, Guthrie Sayre Campus, Sayre. For more info call (570) 887-5762.
All you can Eat Pancake Supper, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Halsey Valley Fire Department. Donation.
APRIL 5
Owego Son-Rise Service led by Bobby Harris, 6:30 a.m., Indian Monument, Evergreen Cemetery, Owego.
Easter Breakfast, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Service, Gospel Chapel, North Avenue and Abide in the Vine Fellowship, Taylor Road, Owego.
Easter Day Community Dinner, 2 p.m., United Methodist Church of Newark Valley, Main Street, Newark Valley. For reservations call 687-1068.
Five-Church Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., Waterman Conservation Center, Apalachin.
APRIL 4 & 5
Eggstravaganza at the Binghamton Zoo, noon to 3 p.m., 60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton. $6/members, $8/non members. For more info call 724-5461 or go to rossparkzoo.com.
APRIL 6
Planning Our Garden & Choosing Seeds Class, 1 to 3 p.m., Van Etten Library. To sign up call 589-4755, ext. 3.
APRIL 7
American Red Cross Hosts Volunteer Enrollment, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Red Cross Office, 620 E. Main St., Endicott. To RSVP or for more info call McCabe 785-7207 or colleen.mccabe@redcross.org.
Tioga County Health & Human Services Meeting, 8 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Clerk, Real Property, Veterans & Elections Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Information Technology Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Economic Development / Planning / Tourism / Job Training & Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Public Safety/Probation, DWI & Safety Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
The Basics of Microsoft Windows 7, Word & Excel Free Computer Class 6-Week Class, 6 to 8 p.m., Owego Free Academy, Room 248, Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Must be pre-registered to attend, call 778-6406.
Child Abuse Prevention Month, 8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. program, Westminster Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Union Church, corner of North & Temple, Owego. 11 a.m. walk to Court House lawn to plant Pinwheel Garden. To register call 687-4020.
APRIL 8
Applying for Jobs Online Free Workshop, 6 p.m., George F Johnson Library, Endicott. For more info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
Family Move Night “Into the Woods”, 4:45 p.m., Van Etten Library.
APRIL 9
Tioga County Public Works & 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, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County 1st Monthly Legislative Workshop & Legal Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Intro to Word Processing Free Workshop, 4 p.m., George F Johnson Library, Endicott. For more info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.
E-Mail Basics Free Computer Class, 6 to 8 p.m., Owego Free Academy, Room 248, Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Must be pre-registered to attend, call 778-6406.
APRIL 10
Basic Telescopes Class for Adults at KOSC, 7 to 9 p.m., Kopernik Observatory & Science Center, 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal.
Chicken Parmesan Dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VJW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego. Regular Menu also available.
APRIL 11
Paws for Celebration Dinner, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffles & Dancing, 6 to 10 p.m., Tomasso’s Country Club, Waverly, N.Y. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at Bradford County Humane Society, Route 220, Ulster. For more info call Jennifer (570) 888-2114.
“Meet the Mormons” Movie Night, 7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 430 Montrose Turnpike, Owego. Free admission, for info go to meetthemormons.com.
Early Bird Spring Festival, Doors open 10 a.m., Music begins at Noon, VFW Post 1371, 297 Main St., Owego. $10/person, for more info call Adam or Janice 642-8925 or go to busybirdbluegrass.com.
Veterans Small Business Training Program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. For details call 778-5012, $10 fee.
Second Saturday Craft Class and Tea, 1 to 3 p.m., Black Cat Gallery Front Street, Owego. Class fee is $15, call 687-5550 for reservations.
APRIL 14
Tioga County Legislature Fourth Regular Meeting, noon, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Finance/Legal Meeting, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Owego Rotary Club “Know Your Ticks” Discussion & Luncheon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. $9/person, public is welcome.
APRIL 15
Sophie the Great Horned Owl, 5 p.m., Van Etten Library. To register call 589-4755, ext. 3.
“Let Us Entertain You” Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego, NY. Luncheon, feature & speaker, all for $12. Reservations due by April 10, call Carol 785-3101 or cgg350@aol.com.
APRIL 17
“Galumpha” with Kathy Hansen’s School of Dance and Rick Pedro, 7 p.m., Owego Middle School, Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For tickets or info call Amy 761-4353 or Center Stage 625-5595. To benefit Camp Ahwaga.
Roast Turkey w/Dressing Dinner, VFW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available.
Penny Social, Doors open 5 p.m., Drawing 7 p.m., Leraysville Community Hall. To benefit Order of Eastern Star #76 Towanda.
APRIL 18
Babysitter’s Training for ages 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Red Cross Office, 620 E. Main St., Endicott; $85 fee, for more info call 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcross.org/take-a-class.
Country Roads Craft Show & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Department Hall, 7151, Rte. 38, Newark Valley. For info call Kat 237-9477.
Humane Society’s Annual Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 80, 76 Main St., Binghamton. Donations can be dropped off April 17 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., for info call 724-3709.
Veterans Small Business Training Program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. For details call 778-5012, $10 fee.
Apalachin Highway Spring Clean Up Looking for Help, 9 a.m., Beam Electronics, Route 434, Apalachin. Please bring gloves and dress for the weather! For info call Vince 625-2365.
First Aid/CPR Instructor Training, 9 a.m. to Noon, Red Cross Office, 620 E. Main St., Endicott. $250 Fee, to register call 1-800-733-2767.
Happy Tails Spring Craft & Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Waverly Borough Hall, 2523 Pennsylvania Ave., S. Waverly.
APRIL 19
Third Annual Pink Elk 5K Run/Walk, Registration 9:30 to 10:25 a.m., Walk begins 11 a.m., Vestal Elks Lodge 2508, Vestal. For info go to southern.tier.net/vestalelks.
APRIL 20
E-Mail Basics Free Computer Class, 6 to 8 p.m., Owego Free Academy, Room 248, Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Must be pre-registered to attend, call 778-6406.
Planting Our Seeds in Peat Pots, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Van Etten Library. To sign up call 589-4755, ext.3.
APRIL 21
FREE Green Gardening/Lawn Care Public Workshop, 6 p.m., Conservation Cabin, Chemung County Fairgrounds. Pre-Registration required, call 796-2216.
APRIL 23
Tioga County Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
