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OCTOBER
FREE Fencing and Swordplay Lessons, every Fri. 6 to 8 p.m., Newark Valley High School. Free and Low Income options available, all ages welcome.
American Legion Post 401 Serving Breakfast Every Sunday, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego. Weekly specials & regular menu, kids under 5 eat Free!
Owego Golden Age Seniors Group Meetings and Dish to Pass, 3rd Thurs. of each month, 11:30 a.m., at the Grange, Glenmary Drive, Owego. All who are 50 years of age and over are welcome to join.
Woman’s Club of Endicott Monthly Meeting, last Monday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Endicott, Grant and Monroe, Grant Avenue entrance downstairs meeting room. All women welcome, refreshments are served.
Candor Food Pantry, Wednesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Bring proof of residency to sign up.
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.
Supper Among Friends, 3rd Thurs. of every month, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Nichols United Methodist Church, Nichols. Donations accepted.
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.
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, (Sept.-July) 10:15 to 11:15 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.
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, 6:30 to 7:30 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 to 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.
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.
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, 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 Chapter 1036, every Tues. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Newark Valley Post Office, Newark Valley.
TOPS Chapter 1128, every Thurs., 6 p.m., Candor Town Hall, 101 Owego Rd., Candor. For info call Jean at 659-9969.
TOPS Chapter 646, meets Mondays, Weigh-ins 8:30 to 9:20 a.m., Waverly United Methodist Church, corner of Chemung & Waverly Streets, Waverly. Meeting follows weigh-in. For info call (607) 857-4503 or (570) 888-4244.
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, 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.
SEPTEMBER 26 to OCTOBER 31
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays until 4 p.m., Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 801 Main St., West Vestal.
OCTOBER 17 & 19
Lounsberry Food Pantry Holiday Meal Box Sign Up, Noon to 3 p.m. at the Food Pantry. For info call 687-0442.
OCTOBER 18
Polish Dinner, Noon to 1:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Rock Street, Newark Valley. $7.50 advance tickets, $8 at the door. For advance tickets call 687-1068.
Contra with some Squares Dance featuring The Contradictions, 4 to 7 p.m., Tioga Trails Cafe, Lake & Main Streets, Owego. $7 person, $5 students & seniors (55 and older), $15 family maximum. For info call Stu 687-4034 or April 687-7195.
The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton Concert, 3 p.m., United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango St., Binghamton. $15 adults, $5 student with ID, $35 family (two adults, one or more children in same household). For tickets call 217-4110 or go to madrigalchoir.com.
OCTOBER 19
Improve Memory and Well Being Class, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., East Smithfield Holistic Healthcare Building, 197 Main St. $5 with a percentage donated to a local charity. RSVP to (570) 596-7076 or for more info call (570) 637-7171.
AFRTC Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m., Vestal Public Library, Vestal Parkway, Vestal. Everyone welcome.
OCTOBER 20
Susquehanna Group of the Sierra Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. Subject: “To Southern Utah and a Bit Beyond”.
Marine Life of the Red Sea presented by Jerry Gordon, 7:30 p.m., Page Manor Community Room, 502 Church St., Athens, Pa. For more info call Inga at (570) 731-4396 or (570) 425-7426.
ODOG Membership Sponsorship Communications Committee meeting, 6:45 p.m., Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego.
OCTOBER 20 & 21
AARP Driver Safety Class, 9 a.m. to Noon, Tioga Opportunities, 9 Sheldon Guild Blvd., Owego. $20 for AARP members, $25 non-members. Call 687-4120 to register.
OCTOBER 21
Owego Christian Women’s Club Ladies and Men’s Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. $12 per person, for info call 785-3101 or email cgg350@aol.com.
Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For info call 687-4120, ext. 338 or 344.
OCTOBER 22
Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Everybody’s Bulk Foods Market, 596 Fifth Ave., Rte. 17C, Owego. To benefit Viviana Pena Scholarship.
Tioga County Legislative Workshop, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Ti-Ahwaga Community Players Auditions for A Christmas Story, Fri. beginning at 6:30 p.m., Sat. beginning 10 a.m., Delphine Street, Owego. Prepare a short monologue and call 687-2130 to schedule appointment for an audition.
OCTOBER 23
Soup & Bake Sale (take out only), Nichols United Methodist Church. Veg. Beef or corn/ham chowder, call 699-3755.
Friday Night Dinner special – Prime Rib, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. Regular menu also available.
Italian Fest, 4:30 p.m. until gone, Nichols Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 140 South Main St., Nichols. $7.50 donation
OCTOBER 24
Zombie Fest, 2:30 to 9 p.m., Owego Parkview Hotel and Draper Park, 145 Front St. Owego. Will feature bands, dance by Kathy Hansen School of dance, Zombie Walk, haunted house, and much more. “Like” Owego Zombie Fest on Facebook for more information. Bands include GriEli, Wreckless Marci, and the Recycled Zombies. Free event and all are welcome.
Casino Bus Trip to the Sands Casino, Departs Sayre Kmart 7:30 a.m., Horseheads Jubilee 7 a.m., return around 9:30 p.m. $42 per person, get back $30 in coins & $5 food bonus. For reservations or more info call Dave (607) 598-2358 or email dcurtis1971@yahoo.com.
Rummage & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bag sale begins at 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania Ave., Route 858, Little Meadows, Pa. Lunch available.
Holiday Bazaar, 10 to 2 p.m., Community Center, Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For vendor info call 687-3511 or 699-3358.
Harvest Turkey Dinner with Trimmings, 4 to 7 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, Owego. Country Store homemade items for sale. Call for reservations 687-2417.
6th Annual “Brazieres for Hope” Silent Auction for Traci’s Hope, 1 to 4 p.m., Vestal Elks Lodge, 2071 Vestal Pkwy. W., Vestal. For volunteering, donating or questions call Teri at 625-2558.
Halloween Party, 7 to 11 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, Front Street, Owego. Music by After Dark. Costume contest, costumes not required for the party. Advance tickets at the Lodge on Fridays 5 to 7 p.m. or call 687-1039 or 349-3765. No one under 21 will be admitted.
Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Newark Valley Methodist Church, Newark Valley. $8 adults, $4 ages 5-10, under 5 Free. To benefit NV Boy Scout Troop 30.
Turkey Dinner 5 p.m., East Berkshire United Methodist church, Berkshire. Free will offering.
Spaghetti Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Flemingville United Methodist Church, 540 West Creek Rd., Flemingville. Free will offering.
FREE Movie Night “Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin” & Book/Coat Give-Away, 7 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin.
OCTOBER 25
Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Van Etten Fire Department, Van Etten.
OCTOBER 26 & 27
Craft Show & Sale, Mon. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lourdes Lecture Hall, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton.
OCTOBER 27
ODOG General Membership Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego.
OCTOBER 27 & 28
AARP Driver Safety Class, 9 a.m. to Noon, Newark Valley United Church of Christ, Newark Valley. $20 for AARP members, $25 non-members. Call 687-4120 to register.
OCTOBER 28
Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution & Free Children’s Books, Noon, St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church parking lot, 110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin.
OCTOBER 29
Mercy House 2nd Annual Gala of Taste, 5 to 8 p.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Center, 701 West Main St., Endicott. $75 person, for info call 321-1857 or email mhst@holyfamilyendwell.com.
Trunk or Treat, 6 to 7 p.m., Tioga Center Middle School back parking lot. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 36. Please bring nonperishable food items for the local food pantry and drop off at the Boy Scout Trailer.
OCTOBER 31
Trunk or Treat, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. For info call 748-0004 or email vestalcenterumc@gmail.com.
NOVEMBER 1
The Wright Family Benefit, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 907, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor.
Students of Kathy Hansen’s School of Dance Competition Team Fundraiser Breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Owego Elks Club, Front Street, Owego. $5/person.
NOVEMBER 5
Celebrating Women in Business, 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m., Owego Treaday Inn, 1100 Rte. 17C, Owego. Women & Men, business owners, managers & employees! For attendee or vendor registration call 341-3763 or email GinnyRobert45@gmail.com.
NOVEMBER 7
Semi Formal Adult Prom Night 2015, 7 p.m., Best Western Grand Victorian Inn “Grand Ballroom”, 255 Spring St., Sayre, Pa. For tickets call Dawn at 565-7100 or email dawnrug6@gmail.com.
