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DECEMBER
O Tannenbaum, Nov. 7 to Dec. 12, Tues., and Thurs. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tioga History Museum, 110 Front St., Owego.
Turbo Kick, Thurs. evenings 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center, 748 St. Rte. 38, Owego. The cost is $5 per class, first class is Free!
Soup and Chili Suppers, every Tues. beginning Nov. 3 until Lent, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor. No suppers on Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. Goodwill donation.
Guitar Club, every Mon. night 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. For info call (570) 886-0006.
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 and regular menu, kids under five 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 and older 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 Valley Riders Snowmobile Club Meeting, 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., Candor Ambulance Garage, Candor. For more info go to candorvalleyriders.com.
Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., 2nd Sat. of the month, West Candor Maple (a.k.a. Beebe Sap House) Route 96, Candor. Good will donation. For info go to candorvalleyriders.com.
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.
Owego Rotary Club Luncheon, Tuesdays at Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. The cost is $9 per 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. to 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 Susan Donatelli 257-1555.
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 at 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.
DECEMBER 6
Roast Beef Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Round Hill Masonic Center, 403 E. Main St., Endicott. $9 adults, $3.50 under 12, under 5 Free.
American Legion Unit 401 Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 2 to 3 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego.
AFRTC Christmas Party, 6 to 9 p.m., Brothers 2 Restaurant, Watson Boulevard, Endwell. $21/person, call Ted 760-7137.
The Valley Chorus Annual Christmas Concert, Waverly High School, Waverly. For tickets call (570) 888-3088.
Breakfast with Santa, 7 a.m. to noon, Masonic Lodge #411, Route 96B, Candor. Cost is $4, young adults and young at heart $6, ages 7 and younger Free. For info call Gary 659-7661 or email garyhenry@frontiernet.net.
Special Costumed Candlelight Tours offered at Phelps Mansion Museum, 5 to 8 p.m., 191 Front St., Binghamton. $12 adults, $10 students, accompanied children under 12 Free. For reservations call 722-4873 or email to info@PhelpsMansion.org.
Quarter Auction, Noon, Newark Valley Fire Department, Newark Valley. $5 at the door gets you 4 paddles. To benefit Full of Grace Competition Team. Dance Performance starts at 5 p.m., $3 entry fee. For questions call Velvet 657-8201.
Spencer Singers “Welcoming the Christmas Season Concert”, 3:30 p.m., Spencer Presbyterian (red brick) Church, Spencer.
Ham & Scalloped Potato Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Mason Hall, 940 Montrose Tpk., Owego. Cost is $8 donation to benefit January taxes.
DECEMBER 7
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County 2015 Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. Dinner $25, RSVP to Tina 687-4020 by Dec. 3.
Free 8-Week Theater Workshop for Students in Grades seven to 12, Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, Delphine Street, Owego. To register and for more info call 687-2130.
Sayre Museum Revisiting World War II History, 5 to 7 p.m., Sayre Historical Society, 103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre.
Breastfeeding Support, 10 a.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, 460 Broad St., Waverly.
DECEMBER 8
Tioga County Health & Human Services Meeting, 8 a.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Clerk, Historian, Real Property, Veterans & Elections Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Information Technology Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Economic Development / Planning / Tourism & Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Public Safety / Probation, DWI Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Waverly High School Performing Ensembles Free Community Holiday Concert, 10 a.m., Waverly.
DECEMBER 8
Breastfeeding Support, 8 to 10 a.m., Owego Family Resource Center, 72 North Ave., Owego. For info call 687-1571.
Story & Activity at Waverly Family Resource Center, 2 p.m., 460 Broad St., Waverly.
DECEMBER 9
Planning Committee Meeting, 2 p.m., Owego Family Resource Center, 72 North Ave., Owego. For info call 687-1571. Help is needed in planning field trips, programming & fundraising.
Nutrition Exploration, 10:30 a.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, 460 Broad St., Waverly.
DECEMBER 10
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, Personnel Conference Room, 10:30 a.m., 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.
Nutrition Exploration, 10 a.m., Family Resource Center, 72 North Ave., Owego. For info call 687-1571.
DECEMBER 11
The Valley Social Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 1536 Banquet Room, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, Pa. Music by DJ, refreshments & prizes. Fee, for info call (570) 888-0145.
Christmas Open House and Chili Cook Off, 4 to 8 p.m., The Depot, Newark Valley. Register for the Cook Off by Dec. 4 by calling 642-9516 and leave your name.
Tinsel-n-lights, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Muldoon Park, Waverly. For more info call 1-800-671-7772.
11th Annual Community Christmas Party, 4 to 7 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon guile Blvd., Owego. For children age 12 and under, also a visit from Santa!
DECEMBER 11, 12 & 13
A Christmas Story, 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center, 42 Delphine St., Owego. $20 gen. Admission, $18 seniors 60 & older & students $10, ages 12 & under Free. For tickets call 687-2130.
DECEMBER 12
Holiday Magic All Around the Town of Newark Valley, 4 to 8 p.m. Horse & wagon rides will carry you between the Green and the Depot where Santa will be.
Christmas Auction Online and goes live at 1 p.m., Susquehanna River Archaeological Center, 345 Broad St., Waverly. People can visit and bid in the online auction by going to SRACenter.org.
Candor Community Chorus, 7 p.m., Candor Central High School Auditorium, Academy Street, Candor.
Tioga Artistic Academy presents Holiday Dance Delight, 2 to 4 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Entrance donation is $3 for adults, $2 for ages under 12. Proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central New York.
Vestal Community Chorus presents Holiday Harmony 2015, 7 p.m., Vestal United Methodist Church, 323 Main St., Vestal. No admission charge but donations are always appreciated.
Candor Valley Riders Snowmobile club Pancake Breakfast with Santa, 10 a.m., West Candor Maple (a.k.a. Beebe Sap House) Route 96, Candor.
Guthrie’s Annual Breakfast with Santa, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital cafeteria, One Guthrie Dr., Sayre. Advance tickets are $3 children, $4 by calling Christina (570) 887-4406, $1 more the day of the event.
DECEMBER 13
Nativity Display Open House, 3 to 6 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal.
3rd Sunday of Advent, 10 a.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal.
Owego VFW’s Children’s Christmas Party with a Free Movie “The Good Dinosaur”, 11 a.m., 207 Main St., Owego. Free popcorn & soda, Free gift for every child from Santa ages 0-12. Leave name and number of children with ages their gender at the VFW.
DECEMBER 15
Tioga County Finance / Legal / Safety Meeting 4 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Legislature Twelfth Regular Meeting of 2015, 6 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Planning Committee Meeting, 2 p.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, 460 Broad St., Waverly. Help is needed in planning field trips, programming & fundraising.
Susquehanna Group of the Sierra Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. Program: Salmon fishing in Russia, Then and Now, for info email lauffer.scott@gmail.com.
DECEMBER 16
Holiday Crafts for Kids, 3:30 to 6 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. Create a holiday gift for someone special!
Owego Christian Women’s Club “Christmas in the Air” Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. $12 adults, for info call Carol 785-3101 or email cgg350@aol.com.
Talk Time, 11 a.m., Planning Committee Meeting, 2 p.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, 460 Broad St., Waverly.
DECEMBER 17
Holiday Party, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Family Resource Center, 72 North Ave., Owego. For info call 687-1571. Bring a snack to share, children will receive a small gift.
Holiday Party, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Waverly Family Resource Center.
DECEMBER 18
Adult Holiday Craft: Glass Block Decoration for ages 12 & up, 2 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. Registration is required, call 589-4755, ext. 3.
DECEMBER 19
Christmas Caroling 4 p.m., Caroling Party 6 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal.
DECEMBER 20
4th Sunday of Advent, 10 a.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal.
Sunday School Play, 10 a.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal.
DECEMBER 21
Tea with Tigger, Mad Hatter Cafe, 420 South Main St., Athens.
DECEMER 22
Tioga County 2nd Legislative Workshop (tentatively scheduled), 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Holiday Music, 10:30 a.m., Family Resource Center, 72 North Ave., Owego. For info call 687-1571.
DECEMBER 24
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service, 8:30 p.m., Tioga Center United Methodist Church, 3022 Rte. 17C, Tioga Center.
Christmas Eve Services, 7 and 11 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal.
DECEMBER 30
Free Family Movie Night: Minions! 6 pm., VanEtten Library, Van Etten.
