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.
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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.
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 facebook.com/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, 2nd 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.
APRIL 9 & 10
Free Community Fitness and Wellness Event, Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun. 12 to 2 p.m., 3000 Wayne St., Endwell. For more info go to positivelifeforce.com.
APRIL 10
Night of Music, 7 to 8 p.m., Harmony United Methodist Church, 726 Rte. 221, Harford. All are welcome.
Trumpeter Chiz Rider in Concert, 6 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. Free will offering, call (570) 888-2683 for more info.
APRIL 11
Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office (NVHS) Richard H. Kerr Board Room, Newark Valley. For more info call 642-3221.
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.
Riverside Cemetery Association meeting for lot owners and descendants, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Apalachin Library, 719 E. Main St., Apalachin.
“Welcome Spring” Social Hour, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., presented by the Countryside Community Center’s Painting Class, Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.
Rotary Lunch w/program “OFA Architecture Club”, Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. $9/person
APRIL 13
A Special Visit from Tanglewood Nature Center, Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten.
Spring Meeting of the Tillers and Toilers Garden Club, 7 p.m. Noble Room, Village Hall, Newark Valley. New members are welcome to attend!
“Rosemary: “The Hidden Kennedy Daughter” Book Review presented by Kate Clifford, 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., United Methodist Fellowship Hall, Main Street, 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.
Tioga Early Head Start Pre-Enrollment Screening Event, 4 to 7 p.m., Family Enrichment Network, 1277 Taylor Rd., Owego. For questions call 723-8313, ext. 1104 or 880
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.
All you can eat Roast Pork Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Round Hill Masonic Center, 403 East Main St., Endicott. $9 adults, $3.50 ages under 12, under 5 Free.
Penny Social, Doors open 5 p.m., Drawing at 7 p.m., Leraysville Community Hall. Door prizes & refreshments, benefits Towanda Order of Eastern Star #76.
VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: Chicken Alfredo over Penne Pasta, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available.
APRIL 16
Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 80, 76 Main St., Binghamton. Donations can be dropped off April 15 at the Legion 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., please no clothing or books.
Italian Fest, 4 to 7 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego. $10 adults, $7 ages 6-12, age 5 and under Free. For reservations call 687-2417 by April 12.
Chinese Auction, doors open 6 p.m., drawing begins 7 p.m., Nichols Fire Station, Nichols. DEC Free Hunter Safety Course for Bow Hunting, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ringneck Preserve, Candor. Lunch will be provided. For reservations and details call 659-3208.
Chicken BBQ, 10 a.m. until sold out, 1st Presbyterian Church of JC, corner of Main Street & Floral Avenue, Johnson City. 1/2 BBQ Chicken $5.25, $7.50 for dinners.
Free Acupuncture Seminar, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Finucan Chiropractic, 32-36 Washington Ave., Endicott. For info go to finucanchiro.com.
“Living Heart Healthy” program, 1 to 3 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. No cost but registration required, call 687-4120, ext. 331.
Public Ham Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Goodrich Settlement Grange, Glenmary Drive, Owego. Donation
Chili Festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Candor Masonic Lodge, Route 96B, Candor. $8/person, all you can eat. For more info call Gary 659-7661.
Richford Fire Department Chicken BBQ, begins at 11 a.m., Route 38, Richford.
A Visit to a Forgotten Burial Ground, 9 a.m., Herrick Barn at the Bement-Billings Farmstead, Route 38, Newark Valley. $3 adult, $2 children, for info call Ed at 642-8075 to reserve a spot.
Cork & Canvas, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens and Sheshequin 112 North St. Athens, Pa. Call Donna to reserve your place at (570) 240-5700, seating is limited. $35/person, bring your own wine if you would like to sip some while painting.
Tioga County Boys and Girls Club 19th Annual Dinner Auction, 5:30 p.m., 201 Erie St. Owego. Tickets are $75/person available at the Boys & Girls Club.
Pianist Yury Karlgut presents Beethoven Chopin Schumann Ravel Scriabin, 7 p.m., United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango St., Binghamton.
Free Movie, “War Room (Prayer is a Powerful Weapon)”, 7 p.m., sanctuary of Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin.
OFA Post Prom Fundraiser Social Hour, 6 to 9 p.m., Pumpelly House, Front Street, Owego. Appetizers, cash bar (1st drink free), Music from 6 to 7 p.m. with Greg Neff, 7 to 9 p.m. Dance, music, basket raffles, $25/person, for info call 760-1995.
APRIL 17
Pet Expo, 11 a.m. to 3 .m., Holiday Inn Ballroom, Binghamton. Admission is $2 cash donation or pet item valued at $2 or more.
Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. until noon, Tioga Opportunities, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Free will donation to benefit Southern Tier Microd track for youth racing in Candor.
New England Style Contradance, 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.
Crime Victims’ Rights Week Walk, 1 p.m., starting at A New Hope Center, 20 Church St., Owego. To assist, contact Julianne at JulianneC@anewhopecenter.org or call 687-6887.
APRIL 19
Tioga County 2nd Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Contemporary Singles Open Meeting, 6 p.m., Endicott Visitor’s Center, 300 Lincoln Ave., Endicott. All singles welcome. For info go to contemporarysingles.com.
Chicken BBQ, 4:30 p.m. until sold out, Lounsberry Community United Methodist Church, 3586 East River Rd., Nichols. $9/dinner.
Rotary Lunch with program “OFA Architecture Tobacco Control & Prevention”, Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. $9/person.
APRIL 20
Stepping On – A 7-Week Wellness Workshop to Prevent Falls, 10 a.m. until Noon, Berkshire Town Hall, 16 Railroad Ave., Berkshire. For registration info call Diane 757-0750 or Donna 765-4180.
“Spring into Action” Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. $13/person, for more info call Donna at 785-0048 or 283-3926, or email donalady077@yahoo.com.
Steve Lawrence discussing his book “Damn Good Stories”, 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Main Street, Owego.
APRIL 21
Tioga County 2nd Legislative Meeting, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Candor Central School Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., H.S. Library Media Center, Candor.
APRIL 22
Celebrate Earth Day: Recycled Soda Bottle Terrarium Planter Project, 3:30 p.m., Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten.
VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available.
APRIL 23
Spring Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., New Beginning United Methodist Church, 300 E. Miller St., Elmira. For vendor info call (607) 738-5053.
APRIL 24
Paddle Party, Preview 12 to 1 p.m., bidding starts 1 p.m., Nichols American Legion Auxiliary Post 1624, 1 Dean St., Nichols.
3rd Annual Grilled Pork Chop Dinner, begins at 12 p.m., Nichols American Legion Post 1624, 1 Dean St., Nichols. $10/dinner, eat in or takeout. Orders should be picked up by 3 p.m.
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Caroline Clean Up, Mon. – Thurs. 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., Drop off at the Town of Caroline Highway Dept., 852 Valley Road. Appliances, furniture, scrap metal, mattresses, rugs, etc. No construction materials, broken glass, hazardous materials, household garbage and no tires.
Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to Noon, South Side Fire Station, Waits Road, Owego. $7 adults, $5 ages 5-12, under 5 Free.
APRIL 26
Rotary Lunch with program “Global Leadership Now”, Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. $9/person
“Food for Thought” presented by League of Women Voters of Broome & Tioga Counties, 6:45 p.m., Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy. East, Vestal. Free to the public.
APRIL 27
“Foxey Brown” Book Review presented by author Charles H. Yaple, 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Main Street, Owego.
APRIL 28
“A Woman Presidential Candidate – in 1884” presentation, 3 to 5 p.m., Newark Valley High School Auditorium, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley. Open to the public.
APRIL 29
VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: Chicken Parmesan, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available.
Waits Cemetery Association Meeting, 7 p.m., South Side Fire Station, Owego.
