What’s Happening for the week of May 29, 2016

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

Punk’s Place Bike Night, every Thurs. 6 to 9 p.m. beginning May 19 to Sept. 1, Mill Street, Candor. Featuring live entertainment, food and drink specials and giveaways.

Bike Night at Owego’s Parkview, every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning May 25 and ending on Aug. 31. Free event with weekly live entertainment. Located on Front Street and by Draper Park. All are welcome.

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., St. John Lutheran Church, 207 S. Hopkins St., Sayre. For info call (570) 888-9053.

Lyme Disease Support Group Meeting, 1st Tues. of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 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.

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.

MAY 26 to 29

Free Musical “Listen To My Heart”, Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Elmira College, One Park Place, Elmira. For more info call 735-1981.

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. Call (570) 934-2507 for info.

MAY 28 TO 29

Susquehanna River Big Splash Sustainability Fair, Marvin Park, Main Street, Owego. Presale online and outlet tickets are available now, $20 weekend pass, $10 day pass. Presale ends May 27 at 5 p.m., at the gate $25 weekend pass, $15 day pass, kids 12 & under are Free. No campfires, No pets. No alcohol. Local beer, wine and cider available for purchase. For info go to grassrootsbigsplash.com.

MAY 30

Chicken BBQ, noon until gone, Halsey Valley Fire Department, Halsey Valley. $9 dinner, $5 half chicken only.

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.

Large Motor Room, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Owego Family Resource Center, 72 North Ave., Owego. For more info call 687-1571.

JUNE 1

Tioga Central High School SADD sponsoring Mock Accident, 12:30 p.m., High School cafeteria, Tioga Center.

JUNE 1 to 4

Apalachin Firemen’s Field Days, Apalachin. Free Parking, Chicken BBQ every night, Wed. Rides Special Price from 6 to 7 p.m., Fri. 10 p.m. sharp, Fireworks, Sat. Little Miss Apalachin contest, Noon, ages 8-9, Residents of Apalachin Fire District only. Parade at 6 p.m., pay one price ride specials from 1 to 5 p.m.

JUNE 1

LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m., Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. Sponsored by the Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library & Books Program.

JUNE 2

Phil’s Chicken House Fundraiser to Support Family Resource Centers, 3 to 6 p.m., 72 North Ave., Owego. $10 for 1/2 Chicken Dinner, 2 sides and a roll. For info call 687-1571.

JUNE 2 & 9

Memoir Writing Workshop, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Apalachin Library, Main Street, Apalachin.

JUNE 2, 3 & 4

Summer Book Sale, Thurs. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. Bag Sale 3:30 p.m. to close of sale, Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.

JUNE 3

Garden Tractor Pull 6 p.m., North Barton Grange 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. Food is available, free admission.

The Valley Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 1536 Banquet Room, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, Pa. Small fee, all are welcome to attend (18 & older). No alcohol permitted. For info call (570) 888-0145 or (570) 888-0040.

JUNE 4

Village of Owego Garage Sale Day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., throughout the Village of Owego and at Home Central.

UM Men’s Annual Chicken BBQ, Yard & Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., BBQ 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. To reserve a space call 748-0004.

Rummage Sale & Chicken BBQ, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., BBQ begins at Noon, Ransom Park, Route 17C, Tioga Center. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 36.

Woofstock & Poker Run, 2 to 10 p.m., Poker Run Registration 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., De Gennaro’s, En-Joie Golf Course, 722 W. Main St., Endicott. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 or $10 at the door.

Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego.

Deluxe Pancake Breakfast Buffet & Free Book Exchange, 8 to 10 a.m., Flemingville United Methodist Church, 540 West Creek Rd., Flemingville. Free will offering, eat in or take out.

Antique Tractor Pull, 10 a.m., North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. Food is available, free admission.

Rummage & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bag Sale 1 p.m., Nichols Methodist Church, Nichols.

Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Zion Lutheran School, 17C West, Owego. $10 dinner, includes side & dessert.

“A Musical Potpourri” Free Concert, 7 p.m., Clemens Center’s Powers Theater, 207 Clemens Center Pkwy., Elmira. For more info call (607) 734-6821.

JUNE 5

American Legion Unit 401 Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 2 to 3 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego.

Chicken BBQ Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Mason Hall, 940 Montrose Tpk., Owego. $8 donation, to benefit property taxes.

JUNE 6

Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Rite Aid parking lot, Main Street, Owego. To benefit the Tioga County Rural Ministry.

JUNE 7

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, 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.

JUNE 9

Free Community Luncheon, 12 p.m., Park Terrace Community United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.

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, 8:30 p.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.

JUNE 9

JKB High School Volleyball Tournament, 3:30 p.m., OFA, 1 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Visit jkbfoundation.com for details.

JUNE10

JKB Adult Volleyball Tournament, 5 p.m., OFA, 1 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.

JUNE 11

Flintknapping, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bement-Billings Farmstead, 9241 St. Rte. 38, Newark Valley. $45/$40 NVHS members, to register call Leslie 642-5412. For info go to susquehanna-wd.com.

K9s & Coffee 5K, 11 a.m., Vestal Coal House, Vestal. One mile dog walk, live music, humane awards & K9 awards. Register at Eventbrite.com, for questions call 221-3727, to benefit the Humane Society.

Community Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. Music by Dean Goble & Friends 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chicken BBQ, food tent, Chinese auction, vendors. Free admission.

Chicken BBQ, 10 a.m. until sold out, 1st Presbyterian Church of JC, corner of Main Street & Floral Avenue, Johnson City. $5.25 per half, $7.50 dinner.

JKB Softball Tournament and 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., Marvin Park, 50 W. Main St., Owego. 5K Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., advance register at jkbfoundation.com.

JUNE 14

Tioga County Finance / Legal Meeting, 4 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Legislature Sixth Regular Meeting, 6 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.

“Books of Life” Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. For more info call Donna 785-0048 or email donalady077@yahoo.com.

JUNE 15

Doug’s Fish Fry & Bake Sale, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Patrick’s School parking lot, 309 Front St., Owego. Owego Lions Club fundraiser, pre-ordering is available, call 760-4795.

JUNE 17

Reach for Peace: A Silent Auction and Peaceful Pairings Wine Tasting Event, 6 to 10 p.m., Traditions at the Glen, 4101 Watson Blvd., Johnson City. For more info call Kacey 724-5153 or kaceye@accordny.com.

JUNE 18

“Watts On Tap” Free Concert, 6 to 9 p.m., Trout Ponds Park Newark Valley. 60’s Music through Today! Bring your lawn chairs!

Equine Poker Run & Craft Fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Shaman’s Hill Farm, 600 Eiklor Rd., Candor. Music by “STORY” from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Soloist Roger Bacorn from 4 to 5 p.m. Participants $25 with Free Chicken BBQ, others $10. For info call Danielle 205-0902 or Theresa 727-7602. To benefit local Veterans programs.

JUNE 23

Tioga County 2nd Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main St., Owego.