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FEBRUARY
Free Income Tax Assistance, Feb. 1 to Apr. 15, for info on locations, days & time call 625-2658 or for appointments call 1-800-901-2180.
Alzheimer’s Support Group, 3rd Tues. of the month, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For info call 687-4120, ext. 338 or 344.
Turbo Kick, every Thurs. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center, 748 St. Rte. 38, Owego. $5 per class, first class is Free.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, last Thurs. of every month, 6 to 8 p.m., Saint John Lutheran Church, 207 S. Hopkins St., Sayre. For info call (570) 888-9053.
“Stories Coffeehouse” open every Thurs. 7 to 9 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre, Pa. No charge but donations of food items will be welcomed. Anyone interested in sharing their art & story can call Pastor Arensmen at (570) 886-0006.
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.
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, 11 a.m. meeting, 12 p.m. meal provided by the church, UCC Church in Newark Valley. 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.
TOPS Chapter 0768, every Sat., 7 a.m. weigh-ins, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, Municiple Building, 83 Main St., Van Etten. For more info call Ruth 589-4515.
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.
FEBRUARY 6 & 7
S-VE Sportsman Day, Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Spencer Van Etten High School, Darts Crossroads, Spencer. Sunday there will be a UKC registered coon dog bench show at 11 a.m., at Noon a dog show for any and all breeds of sporting dogs. Dogs should have proof of vaccinations or current county tag and play well with others.
FEBRUARY 7
Super Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to Noon, Tioga Opportunities, Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Free will offering.
Roast Pork 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 yrs., under 5 Free.
Roast Turkey Diner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Mason’s Lodge, 970 Montrose Tpk., Owego. Eat in or carry out. Donation $8.
American Legion Unit 401 Auxiliary Monthly Meeting 2 to 3 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego.
FEBRUARY 8
Berkshire Free Library Association Meeting, 7 p.m. at the library, Route 38, Berkshire.
Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., District Office, Richard H. Kerr Board Room. For more info call 642-3221.
FEBRUARY 9
Shrove Tuesday All you can Eat Pancake Supper, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 117 Main St., Owego. $6 adults, $3 ages 6-12, ages 5 or under Free.
The 2nd Regular Legislation Meeting of 2016, 12 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Finance / Legal Meeting, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Owego Dog Owner’s (ODOG) General Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego. All are welcome to attend.
Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5 to 7 pm., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor. Good will donation.
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party Dessert Social, 6 p.m., Vestal Center UMC, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. All are welcome.
FEBRUARY 10
Simple Christian Fellowship: A New Church with a Twist begins on Ash Wednesday, 6 p.m., Common Ground Christian Community Center, 28 W. Main St., Owego. Further gatherings will be every Friday at 6 p.m. through March.
Kids’ Valentine Party, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.
FEBRUARY 11
Tioga Chamber Annual Dinner Chills with a Winter Beach Party, Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m., Silent Auction throughout the evening, Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. $40 per person, reservations and payment required by Feb. 4, call 687-2020.
Intricate Coloring Club, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. For info call 642-9960.
FEBRUARY 12
VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: BBQ Pork Chops, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego. Regular menu is also available.
Candle Making, 2 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. Registration is required, call 589-4755, ext. 3.
FEBRUARY 13
Can and Bottle Drive to Benefit Owego Boy Scout Troop 38 Philmont Crew. Call 621-3064 to arrange for pick-up.
Men’s Auxiliary Italian Feast, 5 p.m., VFW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego. Tickets available at the post.
Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., West Candor Maple, Route 96, Candor. Good will donation.
2nd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Candor High School, 1 Academy St., Candor.
Valentine’s Day Steak Dinner, 5 to 8 p.m., Candor American Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. $15 per dinner.
Firefighter Family Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Endwell Fire Station, 3508 Country Club Rd., Endwell.
FREE Ice Cream Social, 6 to 8 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin.
FEBRUARY 14
“Celebrity Waiters” Spaghetti Dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. OFA Boys Varsity Swim Team will be waiters. $8 person, purchase from the boys or at the door. For more info call 625-2733.
Country Valentines Dinner Jamboree featuring Triple Play Band, 4 to 7 p.m., Punk’s Place, 21 Mill St., Candor. Surf & Turf $28.50, reservations are suggested. Call 659-5714 or go to punksplace.com.
FEBRUARY 16
Susquehanna Group of the Sierra Club, 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. For more info email lauffer.scott@gmail.com.
FEBRUARY 17
Teen Movie Night: Jem and the Holograms, 5:15 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.
Patron Appreciation Day, 2 to 6 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. Enter for a chance to win an “I Love My Library Basket”!
“When You Wish Upon A Star” 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.
FEBRUARY 18
Tioga County 2nd Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga Opportunities to Host Free Identity Theft Presentation, 12 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 75 N. Main St., Spencer. To reserve your seat call 687-4120, ext. 331.
Candor Central School Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., H.S. Library Media Center.
Chicken & Biscuits Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego. $7 adults, $3.50 children.
FEBRUARY 19
VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: Chicken & Biscuits, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available.
Family Story Time, 11 a.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.
FEBRUARY 19, 20 & 21
Musical “Wonderful Town”, Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. OA Theater, OAMS Building, Owego. For tickets call 687-6230 or at the door.
FEBRUARY 20
Lasagna Dinner, 4 p.m. until gone, Berkshire Fire Hall, Berkshire. Free will donation.
Fire & Ice Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. By donation only, Help send a kid to Camp! Serving soup, salad & ice cream.
Dish to Pass Dinner & Auction, Dinner 5:30 p.m., Auction 6:30 p.m., Wilawana Community Hall, 1192 Wilawana Rd., Sayre.
FEBRUARY 21
Benefit Dinner for the Apalachin Library, Noon to 4 p.m., Ransom Steele Tavern, 552 Main St., Apalachin. $15 adults, $10 children, reserved tickets required available at the Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
7th Annual Daytona 500 Action & Auction, Doors open at noon, Elks Lodge, 1309 Rte. 11, Kirkwood. All you can eat buffet, advance sale tickets $15, Race day $18 adults, $5 for ages 5 to 11, ages 4 & under Free.
FEBRUARY 22
Tablet Talk: Learn to use your device, 2 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. For more info call 589-4755, ext 3.
FEBRUARY 24
NYS Consolidated Funding Application Readiness Workshop, 8 to 10 a.m., 56 Main St., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Hubbard Auditorium, Owego. To register call 687-2020 or email business@tiogachamber.com.
FEBRUARY 25
Public Relations Workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Owego Treadway Inn, 1100 St. Rte. 17C, Owego. $30 person, $20 for Tioga Chamber members. Advanced reservations and payment due by Feb. 19. Call 687-2020 or email info@tiogachamber.com.
FEBRUARY 26
VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: Chicken Parmesan with side of Spaghetti, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available.
FEBRUARY 27
Class to become a USSF Soccer Referee, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., First Ukranian Pentecostal Church, 143 Castle Creek Rd., Binghamton. Must be 12 years old as of May 1, 2016 to take this class. Must register by 9 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2016. To register and for more info go to wnyreferee.org, or email soccer-referee@stny.rr.com or Thealenv@rcn.com.
Spaghetti Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Berkshire First Congregational Church, corner of Glen Road & St. Rte. 38 (Red Brick Church). Free will donation for Youth Ministry.
FEBRUARY 28
Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Harford Town Hall, Route 38, Harford. $7 adults, $4 ages 6-12, ages under 5 Free.
Lollapalooza Annual Auction & Buffet Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center, 42 Delphine St., Owego. Ticket price is $50. For tickets go to tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130.
2016 Post-prom Black Light Zumba, 1 to 3 p.m., OFA cafeteria, Owego. $10 person.
FEBRUARY 29
Leap Year Day, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.
MARCH 4
Tioga Opportunities to Host Free Identity Theft Presentation, 1 p.m., Community Care Network of Nichols, 139 Roki Blvd., Nichols. To reserve your seat call 687-4120, ext. 331.
MARCH 5
Class to become a USSF Soccer Referee, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., First Ukranian Pentecostal Church, 143 Castle Creek Rd., Binghamton. Must be 12 years old as of May 1, 2016 to take this class. Must register by 9 p.m., Feb. 22, 2016. To register and for more info go to wnyreferee.org, or email soccer-referee@stny.rr.com or Thealenv@rcn.com.
