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.
MAY
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, each Monday 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, Lincoln Street, Sayre. For more info call (570) 882-9716.
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 Tues. 6 to 7 p.m., Nichols Fitness Center (formerly the Creamery building) $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 Support Group Meeting, 1st Tues. of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, Athens.
Lyme Support Group Meeting, 1st Tuesday of each month, Spalding Memorial Library, Athens.
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 Tues. 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.
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 30 & MAY 1
Athens ArtsFest, Indoor/Outdoor Arts & Crafts Booths, Live entertainment on 3 stages, rain or shine. Go to athensartsfest.com for more information.
MAY 1
American Legion Unit 401 Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 2 to 3 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego.
Commandment 11 Ministries Concert, 6:30 p.m., Van Etten Community Methodist Church, Main Street, Van Etten.
Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Campville Fire Department, Route 17C, Endicott. Trucks for the children to look at & explore, blood pressure check for those that want.
Swiss Steak Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Mason Hall, 940 Montrose Tpk., Owego. $8 donation.
Grand Opening Celebration of the new Little Meadows Volunteer Fire Company & Rescue Squad, Parade lineup at state line, 1 p.m., Parade begins at 2 p.m., Grand Opening Ceremonies following the parade. Picnic lunch available.
MAY 2
Flemingville Cemetery Association Annual Business Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Flemingville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 540 West Creek Rd., Owego.
MAY 3
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, 8:30 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, 10:30 a.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.
Team Trivia Night to benefit Bradford County Humane Society, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens and Sheshequin, 112 North St., Athens. $5/person, for more info call Mike, 607-767-6716 or email pyhdrummajor@aol.com.
Spencer-Van Etten Tea Party Meeting with Guest Speaker Gary Perry, 7 p.m., Spencer Town Hall, 79 E. Tioga St., Spencer.
MAY 4
Zion Lutheran School Open House Grades Pre-K-6, 3 to 6 p.m., 17C West, Owego. For more info go to zionowego.org or call 687-6376.
LEGO Club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. For info call 642-5269.
Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging Informational Event, 1 to 3 p.m., Community Care Network of Nichols, 139 Roki Blvd., Nichols.
MAY 5
National Day of Prayer, 6 p.m., Tioga County Courthouse Gazebo.
National Day of Prayer, Noon to 12:45 p.m., in front of the Chemung County Courthouse, Elmira. This year’s theme is “Wake up America”.
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., Personnel Conference Room, 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.
MAY 5 & 6
Rummage Sale, Thurs. 5 to 7:30 p.m., Fri. Bag Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Owego Presbyterian Church, corner of North Avenue and Temple Street, Owego.
MAY 6
Tioga Opportunities presents Decision Making Day, 9 to 11 a.m., Elderwood, 37 N. Chemung St., Waverly. To attend call Department of Aging 687-4120, ext. 331.
Borderline Brass Concert with Covered Dish, 7 p.m., Whittemore Hill United Methodist Church, corner of Whittemore Hill Road & Teeter Road, Owego.
MAY 6 & 7
Rummage & Bake Sale, Fri. 5 to 8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to Noon, Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal.
MAY 7
“Touch A Truck”, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Health and Human Services building parking lot, 1062 Rte. 38, Owego. $5 person, $20 max for family in household, under age 2 is Free. If you would like to participate or contribute call Donna 687-1571 or dlv22@cornell.edu.
Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Newark Valley, 63 S. Main St., Newark Valley. $8.50 full dinner, $6 half chicken only.
Chicken BBQ, 10 a.m. until sold out, 1st Presbyterian Church of JC, corner of Main Street and Floral Avenue $5.25 per half, $7.50 dinner
I Love My (DOG) Park Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Lunch Provided), Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park, Hickories Park, Owego. If you have a rake, garden tools, shovel or work gloves please bring them along and help us with some green-thumb love!
Tiller’s and Toilers Garden Club of Newark Valley Plant Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Village Green, Newark Valley.
Pork Chop BBQ / Yard Sale / Silent Auction, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor.
All you can Eat Spring Smorgasbord, 4 to 7 p.m., Richford Congregational Church, Richford. Adults $9, ages 5-12 $4.50, under 6 Free.
Apalachin-Little Meadows Senior Citizens Meeting, Noon, Fellowship Hall of Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin. Bring dish to pass & own table service. All are welcome! For info call 625-3955.
Viviana’s Garden Fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Rite Aid Parking lot, Main Street, Owego. Baked goods / flowers / plants / seeds.
Deluxe Pancake Breakfast Buffet, 8 to 10 a.m., Flemingville United Methodist Church, 540 West Creek Rd., Flemingville. Free will offering. Free Book exchange sponsored by Fairfield UMC.
Newark Valley Historical Society Benefit Auction, Doors open 5 p.m., Auctions begins 6 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Station, Route 38, South, Newark Valley. If you have an item or service you would like to donate call 642-9516 or Ethel 642-8313.
MAY 8
Mother’s Day Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Candor Ambulance Garage, Candor. $10/dinner, pre-sale tickets strongly recommended, call 659-5529 or email emscandor@gmail.com.
Richford Highland Cemetery Association Annual Meeting, 7 p.m., Richford Community Building, Richford.
Mother’s Day Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale, 12 p.m., Nichols American Legion Post 1624, 1 Dean St., Nichols. $9.50 per dinner, $6.50 for half chicken.
MAY 10
Owego Rotary Club Lunch & Meeting – Subject: OFA Budget, Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. $9 person, RSVP 687-3410.
Fifth Regular Tioga County Legislative Meeting of 2016, 12 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 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.
MAY 11
“Armchair Tour” of Ireland, 2 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Free program but reservations are required Call 687-4120 ext. 331 by Friday, May 6.
MAY 12
“Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Basics”, 10 to 11 a.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.
MAY 13
Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging Informational Event, 2 to 4 p.m., Elderwood, 37 N. Chemung St., Waverly.
Singspiration Program, 7 p.m., Memorial Park Baptist Church, 1013 Front St., Vestal. Free program, and all are welcome.
MAY 13 & 14
Rummage Sale, Fri. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat. Bag Sale 9 a.m. to Noon, Lounsberry United Methodist Church, 3586 East River Rd., Nichols.
Plant Sale, Fri. 4 to 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, 117 Main St., Owego.
MAY 14
Smith Valley Cemetery in Willseyville Annual Meeting, 11 a.m., Candor Ambulance Garage Meeting Room, Candor. For questions call Frank 659-7544.
Gibson Corners Cemetery Association Annual Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Southside Fire Station. Cleanup of the cemetery will take place following the meeting, weather permitting.
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner & Bake Sale, 5 to 7 p.m., Berkshire Congregational Church, corner of State Route 38 & Glen Road. Free will donation to benefit Summer Camp Scholarship Fund.
MAY 14 & 15
100th Anniversary of Ministry, First Assembly of God Church, Binghamton. Activities, food & fun throughout the weekend. For info a schedule of events go to binghamtonfirst.org.
MAY 15
4th Annual Pink Elk 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., Vestal Elks Lodge 2508, Route 434, Vestal. Pre-registration is $20, deadline is May 7. To register and for more info go to http://southern.tier.net/vestalelks/ or email wmjbrown@gmail.com.
Valley Chorus Spring Concert, 3 p.m., Athens High School Auditorium, Athens. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door. They can be purchased at Jolly Farmer, Carl’s News Stand, Jayne’s Flowers, Yale Music, Ad Graphics, UPS Store or call Dick at (570) 888-3088.
MAY 17
Owego Rotary Club Lunch & Meeting – Subject: The Forum Theatre Organ, Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. $9 person, RSVP 687-3410.
MAY 18
Celebration at the Station, 5 to 7 p.m., Sayre Historical Society Museum grounds, 103 S. Lehigh Avenue, Sayre. $20/person.
“Focus on Life” Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. $13/person, for info call Donna 785-0048 or email donalady077@yahoo.com.
Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging Informational Event, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Hubbard Resource Center, 13293 Rte. 38, Richford.
MAY 19
Tioga County 2nd Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
MAY 21
Grandma’s Attic Rummage, Food Sale and Chicken BBQ, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Park Terrace Community United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin. For more info call Karen 258-0307 or email kwood70@stny.rr.com.
AMBA Wellness Program, 6 to 10 a.m., Owego Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego. Full AMBA panel, including the NYS Women, Inc. sponsorship fee is $47. To schedule an appointment or for more info call 1-800-234-8888 by May 20.
MAY 25
Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging Informational Event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community & Fitness Center, 57 E. Tioga St., Spencer.
MAY 27 to 29
Penny Memorial Day Bluegrass Festival, 199 Wrench Lane, Bainbridge. Friday $5, begins at 6 p.m., Sat. $15, Sun. $10, ages under 12 Free. Weekend $30 free camping with weekend pass, Vendors $55 with free camping, approval req. Call (570) 934-2507 for info.
MAY 26
Smithboro Cemetery Association Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Kerry Root’s house, 32 Lisle Rd., Smithboro.
MAY 31
Owego Rotary Club Lunch & Meeting – Subject Multiple Levels of Care offered at Elderwood in Waverly, Noon, Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. $9 per person. RSVP to 687-3410.
JUNE 4
Village of Owego Garage Sale Day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., throughout the Village of Owego and at Home Central.
