What’s Happening for the week of April 12, 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.

APRIL

Owego Rotary Club Luncheon, Tuesdays at Noon, Owego Treadway, Inn, Route 17C, Owego. $9/person, public is invited.

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. 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.

APRIL 12

Roast Ham Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Mason Hall, 940 Montrose Tpk., Owego. $8 donation.

Guthrie Post-Concussion Support Group to Meet, 2 p.m., 4 Blue Conference Room, 4th floor of the Guthrie Medical Group in Sayre, Pa.

Tea to Honor Citizens of the Year 2015 Peter and Gloria Ward, 2 to 4 p.m., Candor Fire Hall, 74 Owego Rd., Candor.

Phil Jordan Psychic Show Fundraiser, 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Chapel, Memorial Room, 92 Main St., Van Etten. $20/person, for tickets call 659-4724 or email dc93@cornell.edu.

APRIL 13

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., Richard H. Kerr Board Room, 79 Whig St., Newark Valley. For info call 642-3221.

Tioga County American Legion Auxiliary Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Parkview Restaurant, Front Street, Owego. For more info call 659-4724.

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.

Intro to Excel Spreadsheets Free Workshop, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.

Come and Learn about Solar Energy, 7 to 9 p.m., Elks Club, 223 Front St., Owego. Sign up at southerntiersolarworks.org or call 342-3159.

Freddie Remza, Local Author of “The Stolen Brooch”, 7 p.m., Apalachin Library, Main Street, Apalachin.

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.

Holocaust Memorial Day Yom Hashoah, 6:30 p.m., Flemingville UMC, 540 West Creek Rd., Owego.

Intro to Computers Free Workshop, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown will be reviewed by Max Della Pia, 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., Owego Methodist Church, Main Street, Owego.

Come and Learn about Solar Energy, 7 to 9 p.m., Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal. Sign up at southerntiersolarworks.org or call 342-3159.

Mobile Food Distribution, 10 to 11 a.m., Tioga County Fairgrounds Barn, 1 Main St., Owego. Please bring bags or boxes for your items. Held rain or shine.

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.

APRIL 16

Introducing the iPad Free Workshop, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.

Spring Meeting of the Tillers and Toilers Garden Club of Newark Valley, 6:30 p.m., Noble Room, Village Hall, Newark Valley. New members welcome!

Pasta Baked Ziti with Meatballs Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego. $6/adults, $3/children.

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 17 to 21

Spring Book Sale, Fri 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 12 to 4 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & $5 Bag Day, Tues. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is Pick Your Price Day, Trumansburg Ulysses Philomathic Library, 74 E. Main St., Trumansburg. Call (607) 387-5623 or go to trumansburglibrary.org.

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.

Paddle Party, preview starts at noon, bidding starts at 1 p.m., entrance fee & 3 paddles for $5, Contact Kris 761-5075 with questions.

Job Interview Basics Free Workshop, 10 a.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.

Owego Apalachin SOLAR TOUR, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Register by calling 342-3159 or email owegosolartour@gmail.com.

Art Exhibit & Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre, Pa. To benefit ministries of the Seed Faith Circle.

Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bag Sale 1 p.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 701 W. Main St., Endicott.

Nichols Cemetery Clean Up Day, 9 a.m., Nichols. Please bring rakes, garden tools, and gloves. Rain date is Sat., April 25. All help is appreciated!

Super Run, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Hickories Park, 359 Hickories Rd., Owego. $40/registration, go to thesuperrun.com/locations/owego-ny-2015/ to register or call Katie 687-0690. Sponsored by the Tioga County Boys and Girls Club.

Chicken BBQ, begins at 11 a.m., Richford Fire Department, Richford.

“Free Raisins and Bob Isaacs” Headline Contra Dance at Beverly Martin School, beginning at noon continues all day, 302 W. Buffalo St., Ithaca. Admission $36, $30/HFDI members for all day, $18/afternoon or evening session, $15/HFDI members. For more info go to hands4dancers.org or call Katy 273-0249.

Rigatoni Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Goodrich Settlement Grange, Glenmary Drive, Owego. Donation

Chicken BBQ, Noon until gone, Flemingville United Methodist Church, 540 West Creek Rd., Owego. $9/Dinner, $7/Half Chicken.

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.

OFA Jazz Band Free Concert, 4 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, corner of Church & Front Street, Owego.

Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, South Side Fire Department, Waits Road, Owego. Donation: $7/adults, $5/ages 5-12, under 5 free.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Walk, 1 p.m., A New Hope Center, 20 Church St., Owego. Call 687-6866 or go to anewhopecenter.org.

Finger Lake Finns Dish to Pass Dinner, Meeting & Program, 1 p.m., Newfield Fire Hall, 7 Main St., Newfield. Talk on Tim Oefelein’s trip to Finland.

New England Style Contradance, 4 to 7 p.m., Tioga Trails Café, corner of Lake & Main, Owego. $7/person, $5/students & seniors (55+), $15/family maximum. For info call Stu 687-4034 or April 687-7195.

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.

Intro to Facebook Free Workshop, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.

APRIL 21

FREE Green Gardening/Lawn Care Public Workshop, 6 p.m., Conservation Cabin, Chemung County Fairgrounds. Pre-Registration required, call 796-2216.

Useful free apps for iPads & iPhones Free Workshop, 2 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.

Susquehanna Group of Sierra Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. Discussion: What’s happening to our weather – to our climate? Public invited free of charge. For more info email lauffer.scott@gmail.com.

APRIL 22

Job Interview Basics Free Workshop, 10 a.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.

Quiet by Susan Cain will be reviewed by Judith Whipple, 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., Owego Methodist Church, Main Street, Owego.

APRIL 22 & 23

Rummage Sale, Wed. 6 to 9 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Bag Sale from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St., Vestal.

APRIL 23

Tioga County Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.

Ancestry.com – Library Edition – For Beginners Workshop, 4 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.

APRIL 24

Knee and Hip Arthritis free Seminar, 2 to 4 p.m., Dormann Library, 101 W. Morris St., Bath. For reservations call 737-4499 or 800-952-2662.

16th Annual Learning Early Conference, 7:15 to 3:15 p.m., Guthrie Campus, Sayre, Pa. For more info go to bcrac.org or facebook.com/BCRAC.

APRIL 25

Free Runners Clinic, 11 a.m., Horseheads Medical Office Bldg., 100 John Roemmelt Dr., Horseheads.

A Visit to a Forgotten Burial Ground presented by Ed Nizalowski, 9 a.m., Bement-Billings Farmstead, Route 38, Newark Valley or for those not being able to make the burial hike meet at 10 a.m., Oakley Corners near center of the Oakley Corners State Forest. For info call Ed 642-8075.

Spring Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., New Beginning Methodist Church, 301 E. Miller St., Elmira. Over 37 local vendors.

Silent Auction / Yard Sale / Pork Chop BBQ, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., BBQ 11:30 a.m. until gone, Candor American Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor.

Earth Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., SUNY Broome campus, 907 Upper Front St., Binghamton. $1 donation, for more info go to myedst.org.

VFW Monte Carlo Night, 7 to 11 p.m., Main Street, Owego. $5/admission at the door.

APRIL 26

“The Promise” Gospel Group, 6 p.m., Federated Church, corner of Church & Main Streets, East Smithfield, Pa.

APRIL 27

The Internet Made Easy 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 28

Prayer Meeting for Revival, 7 p.m., Campville United Methodist Church, 17C, Campville.

Buying a New Computer – Shop Smart Free Workshop, 4 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.

Monthly Farmer 2 Farmer Pot Luck Discussion & Social, 6:30 to 8 p.m., CCE Conference Room, 56 Main St., Owego. Bring a dish to pass and RSVP 687-4020 or ms328@cornell.edu.

Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution, 1 to 2 p.m., St Margaret Mary Catholic Church parking lot, 110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Bring own bags or boxes. For more info call 796-6061.

APRIL 29

Come and Learn about Solar Energy, 7 to 9 p.m., Spencer town Hall, 79 E. Tioga St., Spencer. Sign up at southerntiersolarworks.org or call 372-3159.

Killing Patton by Dill O’Riley will be presented by Orville Wright, 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., Owego Methodist Church, Main Street, Owego.

Talk on the Historic Aspects of The Edge of Thyme B&B, 9 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Route 96b, Candor. For more info call Milton 659-7357 or email mhdough@frontiernet.net.

APRIL 30

How to Use a Flash Drive Free Workshop, 10 a.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. For info go to gfjlibrary.org or call 757-5350.

The Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Influence on Women’s Rights, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Newark Valley High School, Room 144, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley. Speaker Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner.