What’s Happening for the week Jan. 17, 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.

JANUARY

Lyme Disease Awareness and Support Group, 2nd Wed. of the month, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, 1034 West Broad St., Horseheads. For info call Kelly at (607) 398-6207 or email ahope4lyme@yahoo.com.

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. 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 Friday from 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 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.

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 at 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.

JANUARY 17

New England Style Contradance featuring Continental Drift band, 4 to 7 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. $7 general admission, $5 students & seniors (55+), $15 family maximum. For info call Stu 687-4034.

Democratic Presidential Debate Watching Party, 8 to 11 p.m., Owego Moose Hall, 3 Goodrich Rd., Owego.

The Finger Lakes Finns Pass A Dish Luncheon & Meeting, 1 p.m., Newfield Fire Hall, Newfield. Bring a dish to pass & own table service.

JANUARY 18

Americans for Restoring the Constitution (AFRTC) Meeting, 7 p.m., Vestal Public Library, Vestal. Agenda: Religious Liberty in America Under Siege.

Vestal Community Chorus Hosting Open House Events for Potential new members, 7 p.m., former Central Junior High School (near Four Corners in Vestal). Enter via the ramp or by the stairs.

JANUARY 19

Free Class for Selling on eBay, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. Register for workshops at gfjlibrary.org, click on the blue GFJ Tech Center tab or call 757-5350.

Library Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Cady Library, Nichols.

JANUARY 20

Audubon Meeting with photographer Dick Allyn & Covered Dish Supper, 6 p.m., Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Program begins, Page Manor, 502 Church St., Athens, Pa.

Steps of Life Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. $13/person, for info call Carol at 785-3101 or email to cgg350@aol.com.

Free Intro to Word Processing Class, 5 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. Register for workshops at gfjlibrary.org, click on the blue GFJ Tech Center tab or call 757-5350.

Family Movie Night: PAN, 5:30 p.m., Van Etten Library.

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.

JANUARY 21

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

Frozen Party, 5 p.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, 460 Broad St., Waverly. For more info call (607) 565-2374 or visit them on Facebook.

Intricate Coloring club, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Noble Room Municipal Building, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. For info call 642-9960.

JANUARY 22

Family Storytime, 11 a.m., Van Etten Library.

JANUARY 23

American Red Cross Offers Babysitter’s Training for Ages 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 620 E. Main St., Endicott. Class is $85, to register call 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcross.org/take-a-class.

Free iPad/iPhone Basics Class Part 2, 1 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. Register for workshops at gfjlibrary.org, click on the blue GFJ Tech Center tab or call 757-5350.

All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner, 5:30 p.m. until gone, Berkshire Fire Station, Berkshire. $8 adults, $7 seniors (60+), $6 ages 5-10, under 5 Free.

JANUARY 25

Free Class for Selling on eBay, 10 a.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. Register for workshops at gfjlibrary.org, click on the blue GFJ Tech Center tab or call 757-5350.

JANUARY 27

Free Files & Folders for Beginners Class, 5 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. Register for workshops at gfjlibrary.org, click on the blue GFJ Tech Center tab or call 757-5350.

JANUARY 28

Waverly Family Resource Center Planning Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, 460 Broad St., Waverly. For more info call (607) 565-2374 or visit them on Facebook.

Bowl-A-Rama, 1:30 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. bowling begins, Midway Lanes, Vestal. Register by Jan. 26, $20 per person, teams consist of four bowlers. For questions call Kim 724-3709 or email kbrocerick@bchumanesoc.com.

Free iPad/iPhone Basics Class Part 2, 6 p.m., George F. Johnson Library, Endicott. Register for workshops at gfjlibrary.org, click on the blue GFJ Tech Center tab or call 757-5350.

Tioga Chamber Business After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Theater, 42 Delphine St., Owego. $10 admission, $7 chamber members. For reservations call 687-2020 or email info@tiogachamber.com.

JANUARY 29

Celebrate International Puzzle Day, 3 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library.