What’s Happening for the week of July 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.

JULY

Farm to Fork Market and Supper Series, every Thurs., 4 to 8 p.m. from June 18 until the end of September, Gateway Park, Front Street, Owego.

Bike Night at Owego’s Parkview Hotel and Restaurant, free weekly entertainment, every Wednesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. thru Sept. 2. Front Street in Owego, near the Court Street Bridge. For lineup and event information, visit ‘Bike Night at the Owego Parkview’ on Facebook.

Candor Food Pantry, Wednesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Bring proof of residency to sign up.

Fiber Arts Group Meeting, every Thurs., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego.

Nichols Senior Citizens Club Meetings, 2nd Mon. at 10 a.m. for bingo, bag lunch (from home) and brief business meeting. Also the 4th Mon. at Noon with a dish to pass lunch, entertainment and brief meeting. They collect $.50 at each meeting, if interested or for questions call Janet 699-6039 or Art 699-3114.

Garden Tractor and Antique Tractor Pulls, North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. Garden Tractor pulls Fri. nights, 5 p.m. weigh in, pulls at 6 p.m., Antique & Classic Tractors pulls Sat., weigh 9 a.m., pulls at 10 a.m., Garden Tractor dates, 7/24, 8/14, 9/25, 10/16. Antique & Classic dates 7/25, 8/15, 9/26, 10/17. Must be a member to pull, for info call Randy (570) 265-4557 or Dave (607) 857-9738.

Pancake Breakfast, 2nd Sat. of the month, 8 to 10 a.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego.

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

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 Tuesday 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 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 Wesley Methodist Church, 1000 Day Hollow Rd., corner of Day Hollow Rd. and Boswell Hill Rd., 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.

TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1128, every Thurs., 6 p.m., Candor Town Hall, 101 Owego Rd., Candor. For info call Jean 659-9969.

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.

JUNE 29 to AUGUST 21

Common Ground Christian Community Center, Mon. thru Fri. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Breakfast, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Games & Activities, 11:30 to 1:30 Lunch. Tues. & Thurs., Projects/Programs 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 28 W. Main St., corner Main & Armstrong), Owego. Kids eat free!

JULY 10 to 12

Presentation of “Into the Woods”, Helen Foley Theater, Binghamton High School. For info go to spareproductions.org.

JULY 12

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Alan Arnold, a.k.a. “Sky”, and Ruth Martin, 1 to 4 p.m., VFW Hall, Main Street, Owego. Cost is $10/adults, $5/children, music, 50/50, raffle and silent auction. Anyone wishing to donate items can email seppe54@gmail.com.

Roberson to host 2015 Regional Art Exhibition, 1 to 4 p.m., 30 Front St., Binghamton. Announcement of awards takes place at 3 p.m.

JULY 13

Cars and Trikes at Waverly Glen, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for info call 565-2374.

JULY 15

Ice Cream Social, 6 to 8 p.m. Whittemore Hill United Methodist Church, corner of Whittemore Hill Rd. & Teeter Rd., Owego. For info call 785-5761.

Breath of Fresh Air Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. $13/person, for info call Carol 785-3101 or email cgg350@aol.com. Hosted by Owego Christian Women’s Club.

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

Jim McCarthy with Songs and Books, 10 a.m., Owego United Methodist Church, Main Street, Owego. Free event!

Nutrition Exploration, 10:30 a.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, 374 Broad St., Waverly. For more info call 565-2374.

Candor Central School Board of Education Reorganizational and Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., High School Library Media Center, Candor.

JULY 16

Elmira College presents “Summer Concert on the Lawn”, 6 p.m., Elmira College’s Carnegie Lawn. Free and open to the public. For info go to elmira.edu/summerconcert.

“Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading Activity Sessions, Thursdays in July from 10 a.m. to Noon, Berkshire Fire Station, Route 38, Berkshire. For all area children ages 5 to 12.

Standing Up/Standing together by New Hope, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Common Ground Christian Community Center, 28 W. Main St., Owego.

JULY 17

Summer Reading Program with Bus Drivers, 12:30 p.m., Cady Library, Nichols. Call or stop by the library to register. Will meet for 3 weeks on Fridays.

Swing Street Jazztet under the direction of Al Hamme, 7 p.m., The Depot, Newark Valley. Free admission, refreshments are available.

JULY 17 to 19

“West Side Story” production, EPAC. For info go to endicottarts.com.

JULY 18

Peakfest Music Festival Starring Kellie Pickler, 1 to 10 p.m., Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Cortland. Before June 21 the cost is $25/person, after June 21 and at the gate is $35/person. For info go to peakfest.com.

Smithboro United Methodist Church Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 21 Church St., Smithboro”Bee a Hero” Marionette Show w/Janice Koski, 2 p.m. Van Etten Library.

Cheesemaking 101, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bement-Billings Farmstead, 9241 Rte. 38, Newark Valley. Call Leslie 642-5412 by 7/14 to register. $50/$45 NVHS members.

JULY 19

En Plein Air Art Sale and Garden Walk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., map of participating locations will be at 271 Front St. Owego. For more info call 687-0785 or tiogaartscouncil.org.

Duck Derby, 12 to 4 p.m., Holiday Inn, 2 Hawley St., Downtown Binghamton. For more info call 724-3709 or go to binghamtonduckrace.com.

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

JULY 19 to 24

Vacation Bible School – Gospel Light SonSpark Labs, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Allen Memorial Baptist Church, 8 Church St., Candor. Pre-K to 6th grade, to register call 659-5335 or go to ambccandor.com.

JULY 20

Owego Field Hockey Clinic, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Owego Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. All girls entering grades K-6, $20 plus Boys & Girls Club Membership. Sign up at the Boys & Girls Club.

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

JULY 21

Create Fun PopArt Posters, 10 a.m. to Noon, Berkshire Fire Station, route 38, Berkshire. Free of charge!

Cady Library Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Nichols. Open to the public.

JULY 20 to 24

“Jungle Safari” Community Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8 p.m., Mon. registration begins at 5:30 p.m., St. Johns Catholic Church, Rock Street, Newark Valley.

JULY 22

Live Animals at the Coburn Free Library, 10 a.m., Main Street, Owego.

Ice Cream at Elderwood, 10 a.m., for more info call 565-2374.

“Heroes Stories” with Singer Judy Stock, 3:30 p.m., Van Etten Library.

Cornell History Professor Barry Strauss Sheds New Light on the Death of Julius Caesar, 7 p.m., Kennedy Hall’s Auditorium. For info go to summer.cornell.edu/events or call 255-4987.

JULY 23

Tea with a Princess, 4 p.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, 374 Broad St., Waverly. Dress up if you would like, tea and a snack will be provided.

Meet the Children of Africa – (make bracelets) by Nazarene Church, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Common Ground Christian Community Center, 28 W. Main St., Owego.

JULY 24

The Balladeer of the Southern Tier – Pat Kane and West o’Clare, 7 p.m., the Depot, Newark Valley. Free admission, refreshments available.

Summer Reading Program with the Fire Department, 12:30 p.m., Cady Library, Nichols. Please call or stop by the library to register.

JULY 24 to 25

“Over the Moon” production, 7 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Theater, Delphine Street, Owego. $15, call 687-2130, for more info go to tiahwaga.com.

JULY 25

Benefit for Tom Taft, 3 to 8 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Station, State Route 38, Newark Valley. $15/person donation. Fun, kids’ events, raffles, 50/50, bands and much more!

Twin Tier Antique Tractor and Machinery Assoc. Dish to Pass Picnic & Tractor Pull, 4 p.m., Showgrounds in Rome. RSVP if attending the picnic by July 15 to Joan at (570) 746-1794.

Blueberry and Books Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rain or Shine at the Library, Fire Station and Community Hall, Route 38 & Jewett Hill Road, Berkshire.

Babysitter’s Training for ages 11 to 15 offered by American Red Cross, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 620 E. Main St., Endicott. $85 includes Babysitter’s Training Certificate. For info call 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcross.org/take-a-class.

Pine Needle Basketry, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Bement-Billings Farmstead, 9241 St. Rte. 38, Newark Valley. Call Leslie at 642-5412 by July 21 to register. $10/$8 NVHS members.

JULY 25 & 26

Lockwood Firemen’s Field Days, Opens at 10 a.m., Route 34 just north of Lockwood.

JULY 26

St. Cyril’s Parish Festival, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 148 Clinton St., Binghamton.

JULY 27 to 30

Soccer Clinic for all youth entering grades K-6, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tioga County Boys & Girls Club, Erie Street, Owego.

JULY 27 TO 31

Lakeview’s Family Impact Week, Dinner at 5:30 P.M. followed by SonSpark Labs program for kids, Hickories Park Pavilion #4, Owego. Adults & teens will join together to do a work project, free event. For info call 687-3261.

JULY 28

Talk Time: Teaching Kindness in Young Children, 3 p.m., Waverly Resource Center, 374 Broad St., Waverly. For info call 565-2374.

Friends of Cady Library Meeting, 6 p.m., Dad’s Ice Cream, Nichols.

JULY 29

Abbey Hendrickson with Stories and Crafts, 10 a.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego.

Magician Mike Stanley, 4:30 p.m., Van Etten Library.

Candor Historical Society Meeting, 7 p.m., Candor Fire Hall, Candor.

JULY 30

Meet the children of Haiti by Missionary to Haiti, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Common Ground Christian Community Center, 28 W. Main St., Owego.

JULY 31

Summer Reading Program with Superhero Fun, 12:30 p.m., Cady Library, Nichols. Call or stop by the library to register.

The Hats Off Band, 7 p.m., The Depot, Newark Valley. Free admission, refreshments available.

AUGUST 1

New York City Bus Trip, Depart from Sayre Kmart, 6 a.m., Arrive Bryant Park NYC, Depart City at 8 p.m., $55/person, for reservations or info call Dave or Judy 598-2358 or email dcurtis1971@yahoo.com.

AUGUST 5

Super Hero Costume Party, 3 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library. Dress up as a Super Hero! Cake & crafts!

Cork & Canvas Class, 6 to 8 p.m., The Loom, 439 Waverly St., Waverly. $35/ticket, call (570) 268-2787 to reserve tickets.

AUGUST 6

Pillow Case Project by Red Cross, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Common Ground Christian Community Center, 28 W. Main St., Owego.

AUGUST 13

T-shirts to Tote Bags by Bed 4 Kids, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Common Ground Christian Commuity Center, 28 W. Main St., Owego.