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. **Note: Beginning in March, we will only be running the revolving events (listed in the beginning) on the first Sunday of every month. This will allow room for more weekly postings to be published.
MARCH / APRIL
GFJ Library FREE Monthly Workshops offered at GFJ Tech Center, Endicott. For info, list and registration for the workshops go to gfjlibrary.org, click on the blue GFJ Tech Center tab or call 757-5350.
Free Income Tax Assistance, Feb. 1 to April 15, for info on locations, days & time call 625-2658 or for appointments call 1-800-901-2180.
Lady Jane’s Salon – STNY, 2nd Sat. of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Endicott Performing Arts Center (EPAC), 102 Washington Ave., Endicott. For more info go to facebookcom/LJSSTNY?fref=ts.
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. from 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.
Toddler Story Hour, every Wednesday (Sept. through June) 10:15 to 11 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, 1st Thursday of the month, 4:15 to 5 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego (NOTE: no meeting in March 2016).
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.
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, Municipal 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.
MARCH 20 & 27
Newark Valley Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Newark Valley Village Green. Enjoy donuts and drinks too!
MARCH 27
Resurrection Sunday Son Rise Service, 6:30 a.m., The Church Commons, 28 West Main St., Owego. Led by Rob Henrich.
Resurrection Sunday, 6:30 a.m., Son Rise Service at The Indian Monument led by Bobby Harris, Owego.
Resurrection Sunday Community Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Abide-In-The-Vine Fellowship, Owego.
Sunrise Service 7 a.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal.
Worship Service, 10 a.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal.
Easter Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin.
MARCH 30
Mobile Food Pantry, Noon, St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church parking lot, 110 Pennsylvania, Ave., Apalachin. Bring own bags or boxes. For questions call 796-6061. Apalachin Family Reading Partnership will be distributing free Children’s books.
Valley Bowling, 10:30 a.m., Valley Bowling Center, Waverly. For info call the Waverly Family Resource Center at 565-2374. $2.50 person, shoes included.
Candor Historical Society Talk – Confessions of a Newsboy, 7 p.m., Candor Fire Station, Candor. Presented by Phil Jordan, for more info call Milt 659-7357 or email mhdough@frontiernet.net.
MARCH 31
The Basics of Lyme & Other Tick-borne Diseases, 6 p.m., Elmira Christian Center, 235 E. Miller St., Elmira. Free public event.
Richford Neighborhood Watch Program Meeting, 7 p.m., Richford Town Hall 7 Bowery Lane Richford. For info call 259-3814.
Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Everybody’s Bulk Food Market, 5th Avenue, Owego. For presale tickets call Zion Lutheran at 697-6376.
MARCH 31 to APRIL 2
Footloose the Musical, Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Union Endicott High School, 1200 E. Main St. Endicott. $10/adults, $8/students & seniors, Balcony/General Admission $6. For tickets call 1-800-838-3006 or go to union-endicott.brownpapertickets.com.
Waverly Family Resource Center Planning Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., 460 Broad St., Waverly. For info call 565-2374.
APRIL 1
VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: Chicken BBQ with Soup & Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available.
APRIL 2
S.O.A.R. Dunk, 2 p.m., Owego Free Academy Gymnasium, Sheldon Guild Blvd., Owego. $5 tickets can be purchased at the Tioga County Boys & Girls Club, 687-0690.
Red Cross Hosting Military Family Salute Brunch, 10 a.m. to Noon, American Legion, 118 Jensen Rd., Vestal. If interested RSVP 785-7207. Guest Speaker is Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Rick Yarosh.
Elmira College to Host Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon, 4 p.m. to Midnight, former St. Anthony’s Community Center located on the college campus. For more info or to register and donate to the cause email dancemarathon@elmira.edu or go to events.dancemarathon.com/event/elmiracollege/.
APRIL 2 & 3
Geology Club Mineral & Fossil Show, Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brockton St., Johnson City. For more info call Al 725-8857.
Tompkins and Cortland Counties Home Show, Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tompkins Cortland Community College. Admission is $6 but visitors will get $1 off by signing up for the home show newsletter at www.tcbra.com. For info call David 379-9739 or Dave@greenhomes.com.
APRIL 3
Candor’s 6th Annual St. Baldrick’s Event, 1 to 4 p.m., Candor Fire Station, 74 Owego Rd., Candor. For questions call Kelly 972-4395 or email to krstarkwe@gmail.com.
Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Harford Town Hall, 394 Route 38, Harford. $7/adults, $4/ages 6-12, ages 5 & under Free.
Benefit for local man Francis DeVine, Battling Brain Cancer, 2 p.m., Sayre VFW, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre. Games of chance, including auctions, raffles and 50/50 drawings will be held throughout the evening.
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, under 5 Free. Take out available.
APRIL 5
2016 Post prom MTB Event, begins at 1 p.m., Owego Elks, Front Street, Owego.
Tioga County Health & Human Services Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Clerk, Historian, Real Property Veterans & Elections Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Information Technology Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Economic Development / Planning / Tourism / Job Training & Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Public Safety/Probation, DWI & Safety Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
APRIL 7
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., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Personnel Conference Room, 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.
APRIL 9
All You Can Eat Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, 4:30 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. $8.50 adults, $5 ages 6-12, 5 and under Free. Take Out Available.
Busy Bird Springfest – Full Day of Music & Fun, Doors open at 10 a.m., Music begins at Noon, Endicott Elks Lodge, 619 N. Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. $10 admission, age 16 & under Free. Bring your instrument & join in on some pickin! For info go to busybirdbluegrass.com.
Rummage & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Little Meadows United Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania Ave., Route 858, Little Meadows, Pa. Bag sale begins at 1 p.m., lunch available.
Ancestry Discovery Day, 9:30 a.m. to 2 pm. Owego LDS Church, 430 Montrose Turnpike, Owego. For more info and to register by April 1 deadline call Joyce 687-5137 or email JoyceFHCHill@yahoo.com. A box lunch will be available as a Scout fundraiser for $5 each.
APRIL 10
Night of Music, 7 to 8 p.m., Harmony United Methodist Church, 726 Rte. 221, Harford. All are welcome.
APRIL 12
Tioga County Finance / Legal Meeting, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
The Fourth Regular Tioga County Legislature Meeting of 2016, 12 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
APRIL 14
Park Terrace Nursery School Open House, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 30 Glann Rd, Apalachin. For info call 625-4134.
APRIL 14 to 19
Trumansburg Ulysses Philomathic Library Spring Book Sale Ranging $1-$3, Prices decrease starting April 17, 74 E. Trumansburg. April 15 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., April 16 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 17 – 12 to 4 p.m. and 1/2 price day, April 18 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and $5 Bag Day, April 19 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is Pick Your Price Day. For info call 279-9939 or email dh29@cornell.edu.
APRIL 15
“Bunco for a Cause”, 7 p.m., Owego Elks Club, Front Street, Owego. Tickets are $20, includes one free drink, appetizers, desserts and entrance to the bunco game. All proceeds go to Margie Mill & Kate Karpel, who are fighting breast cancer. For more info call 765-4990 or mmoch@stny.rr.com.
APRIL 21
Tioga County 2nd Legislative Meeting, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
