What’s Happening for the week of Aug. 2, 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.

AUGUST

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, 8/14, 9/25, 10/16. Antique & Classic dates 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, Sheldon 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, Tuesdays, 6 to 8:30 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.

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 Road and Boswell Hill Road, 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!

AUGUST 1

Tioga County Rural Ministry Free Food Giveaway, 10 to 11 a.m., 143 North Ave., Owego. Bring own bags or boxes. For questions call 687-3021.

AUGUST 1 & 2

DEC Annual Hunter Safety Training Course, Ringneck Preserve, Candor. Reservations are a must as seating is limited. Lunch provided both days. Call 659-3208 for details.

AUGUST 2

Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center BBQ Fund Raiser, 4 to 7 p.m., Owego Moose Club (Pavilion), Waverly Road, Owego. Tickets are $5, for more info call 687-2458 or email Owegogymnastics@gmail.com.

Third Annual Waverly’s Attic Street Vendor Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Live Auction begins 2 p.m., Broad Street, Downtown Waverly. For info go to Waverlysattic.com, click on online auction.

The 49th Chapman Reunion, Noon, Roundtop Park, Athens. Please bring a dish to pass, table service, beverage and an item for Chinese Auction. Meat will be provided.

Roast Pork Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Mason Hall, 940 Montrose Turnpike, Owego. $8 donation, eat in or carry out.

AUGUST 3

Kirby Band, 7 p.m., Kirby Park, East River Road, Nichols. Visit the band website at kirbyband.com.

AUGUST 4

Human Resources roundtable, 8 to 9:30 a.m., The Links at Hiawatha Landing, 2350 Marshland Rd., Apalachin. Subject: New York State and Federal Labor and Employment Laws, for info call Gwen 687-2020.

Tioga County Health & Human Services Meeting, 8 a.m., Hubbard Auditorium, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Clerk, Historian, Real Property, Veterans & Elections Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Hubbard Auditorium, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Information Technology Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Hubbard Auditorium, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Economic Development / Planning / Tourism & Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.m., Hubbard Auditorium, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Public Safety / Probation, DWI Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Hubbard Auditorium, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier Mobile Food Bank, 10 to 11 a.m., Community Fire & Rescue, 321 St. Rte. 224, Van Etten.

AUGUST 4 & 5

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

AUGUST 4, 5 & 6

Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. Pre-school to 6th grade kids, to pre-register or for more info call 748-0004.

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 per ticket, call (570) 268-2787 to reserve tickets.

Bubble Man, 6:30 to 7:30, Mini Park o the corner of Broad & Waverly Street, Waverly. Free for all! For info call 565-9341 or visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/waverlyfreelibrary14892.

LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. For info 642-9960.

Performance in the Park Series with Moreland the Magician, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Waverly Mini Park, corner of Broad and Waverly Street, Waverly. Free to the public. For info call 565-9341.

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.

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., Personnel Conference Room, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County 1st Monthly Legislative Workshop & Legislative Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

AUGUST 7

Teen Summer Reading Club Pizza Party & Movie “Insurgent”, 2 p.m., Van Etten Library.

AUGUST 7 & 8

Tioga County Trapper Association Rondy with Round Ball Black Powder Shoot, Black Powder Range across the street from Bement–Billing Farmstead, 9241 St. Rte. 38, Newark Valley. For info call or text Bill 222-8554.

Rummage Sale, Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with bag sale at Noon, Richford Congregational Church, Richford. For more info call Dora 657-2591.

Newark Valley Days, Fri. 4 to 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. until dark, Parade 11 a.m., Chicken BBQ 11:30 a.m., Newark Valley. For info go to visittioga.com or call 800-671-7772.

AUGUST 8

Ice Cream Social, 6 to 8 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. Donations appreciated.

Ice Cream Social, 4 to 8 p.m., McKendree Methodist Church, Candor. Kids cones $.25.

Newark Valley Days Parade, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., State Route 38 & 38B to the intersection of State Route 38 & Rock Street, Village of Newark Valley.

Kids Night Out Free Movie “Big Hero 6”, 6:30 p.m., Nichols Park, Spencer. For info call 687-0785 or email tiogaartscouncil@gmail.com.

Candor Youth Association At Catatonk Golf Course, Captain and Crew, tee time 8:30 a.m., Catatonk. $65/person includes chicken barbecue at Candor American Legion after the tournament. For info call Cody 229-4089 or Jon 972-6176.

AUGUST 8 to 9

Binghamton University Summer Youth Musical Theater Workshop presents “The Addams Family” with Laura Robertson on stage with the morning cast. For info go to binghamton.edu/cice/non-credit-programs/y.

AUGUST 9

14th Annual All Paws for a Cause, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Otsiningo Park, Binghamton. $20 early registration, $25 at event, two or more dogs $5 each. Doggie contests, costume parade, raffles, free nail clippings, more than 30 vendors. Call or visit website for your pledge sheet today, 772-0340 or ywcabinghamton.org.

Pipe Ceremony for all Land and Life/Making Prayers for the Earth Ceremony led by Hitakonanoolaxk of the Big Horn Lenape Nation, The Turtle’s Back, Van Etten. For time, info & directions email hittak@yahoo.com. Free event.

“G-FORCE” Vacation Bible School, Sun 5:30 to 8 p.m., Mon. thru Thurs. (8/10-13) 6 to 8 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. For ages 4 thru children entering 6th grade this September. For info call 625-2733 or email apalachinumc@frontiernet.net.

AUGUST 11

Tioga County Finance / Legal / Safety Meeting, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Legislature Eighth Regular Meeting of 2015, 12 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Dan the Snake Man, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Muldoon Park, Waverly. Free for all! For info call 565-9341 or visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/waverlyfreelibrary14892.

AUGUST 12

Cooper Cemetery Association Re-organization Meeting, 7 p.m., Brooktondale Fire Hall. For info call 793-0572 or email caroinehistorian@yahoo.com.

AUGUST 13

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

Annual Older Adult Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Owego Free Academy, 1 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Vendor check-in 9 to 9:30 a.m., for questions or registration form call Tina 687-4120, ext 331 or email tbarto@tiogaopp.org.

The Tioga County Democratic Committee Annual Picnic BBQ, 5 to 8 p.m., Hickories Park, Owego. NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will be the keynote speaker. $20/person, for info or tickets call Julia 748-2857 or email tcdcchair@gmail.com.

Bite-Sized Pursuits (Breakfast Edition): Understanding Credit Card Changes, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Owego Parkview Restaurant, 145 Front St., Owego. $7/Tioga Chamber members, $10/non members. Reservations required by 8/12. For info call Gwen 687-2020.

AUGUST 15

Chicken BBQ, 10 a.m. until sold out, 1st Presbyterian Church of JC, 2 Main St., corner of Main Street & Floral Avenue, Johnson City. $5 half, $7.50 dinner.

AUGUST 16

30th Annual Antique and Future Classics Car show & Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hickories Park, Owego. $2/person, $5/carload, kids under 12 Free. For info go to TiogaregionAACA.com or call Bob 761-0897 or Howard 754-7400.

Golf Tournament, Registration 12:30 p.m., Shot Gun start 1 p.m., Tomasso’s Golf Course, old Route 17, Waverly. For info call Wayne 570-529-1471 or email rockwelltroypa@gmail.com.

Men’s Sweatlodge for Healing & Purification conducted by Hitakonanoolaxk of the Big Horn Lenape Nation. For info on time & directions email hittak@yahoo.com. Free event.

AUGUST 18

Yard, Rummage, Bake and Chicken BBQ Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City, corners of Floral and Main Street, Johnson City. For questions call Tami 797-0836.

AUGUST 19

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

AUGUST 21 to 23

Southern Tier Antique Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. 41st Annul show, Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Route 26, Maine. For info call Dianna 624-3834.

AUGUST 22

Woofleball Tournament and Open House, Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA, 194 Shepard Rd., Waverly. Each team will consist of three people, registration fee is $60/person. For rules & registration forms call 565-2859 or email strayhavenwoofleball@gmail.com.

AUGUST 25

Prayer Meeting for Revival, 7 p.m., Gibson Corners United Methodist Church, 3446 Waits Rd., South Owego.