What’s Happening for the week of June 19, 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.

JUNE

Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market, Beginning June 16, Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., Front Street, Owego. Live Music, fantastic food from local restaurants, family activities.

United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Southern Tier NY Base Meeting, 1st Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 1700, 305 Maple St., Endicott. For info call 687-2358 or email D39.L41@gmail.com.

Racing Trivia Contest, every Mon. night 7 p.m., Brothers 2 Restaurant, 2901 Watson Blvd., Endwell.

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.

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.

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.

JUNE 19

Annual Chicken BBQ, begins at 11:30 a.m., Speedsville Community Hall, Speedsville. Free will donation to benefit S. John’s Episcopal Church of Speedsville.

Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. until gone, Candor Lodge, Route 96B, Candor. For more info call Gary 659-7661.

JUNE 20

8-Week Dog Obedience Class for Adult Dogs and Puppies, Stray Haven Humane Society, Waverly. Dogs must be pre-registered by June 15, call Mike or Kayla at 565-2859 or go to StrayHavenSPCA.org.

VFW Auxiliary Post 1371 Owego Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego.

JUNE 21

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30 to 3 p.m. (new time). Hosted by Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Department of Aging. 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Call 687-4120, ext. 338 and 344 for more information.

Riverside Cemetery Association meeting scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at the Apalachin Library. Lot owners and descendants welcome to attend.

Sierra Club Susquehanna Group Meeting, 7 p.m., Hubbard Auditorium, County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. For more info email riddlerriddle@gmail.com.

Bubbles, bikes, and balls! Outside! Bring your little one for games, crafts and story-time! 10 a.m. to noon. This is a free event for families with small children. Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library in Newark Valley.

Talk at the Coburn Free Library, upstairs at 6:45 p.m., “Innovative Learning Strategies” by George Lohmann. Free and open to all.

JUNE 23

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

Free Ice Cream Social, 6:30 p.m., Park Terrace Community United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.

Living Heart Healthy, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Department of Aging at the Community & Fitness Center, 57 E. Tioga St., Spencer. For info or to reserve your seat call 687-4120, ext. 331

JUNE 23, 24 & 25

Ti-Ahwaga Community Players present Baby Boom Baby, 8 p.m., 42 Delphine St., Owego. $25/person, $20/student & seniors, go to tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130.

JUNE 24

Book Club, 11 a.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.

End of the School Year Free Movie – “Zootopia”, 2 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.

JUNE 25

Bus Trip to 1000 Islands, Depart from Sayre Kmart 6 a.m., trip includes $21 two hour Two Nation Tour Boat ride aboard the Uncle Sam Boat Tour, $75/adults, $65 ages 12 & under. For info call Dave at (607) 598-2358 or email dcurtis1971@yahoo.com.

American Red Cross Offers Babysitters Training for ages 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 620 E. Main St., Endicott. $85, to register call 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcross.org/take-a-class.

JUNE 26

Worship and picnic, 10 a.m. worship followed by covered dish picnic at 12:30 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. The Ross Park Zoomobile will come and show some of their “friends”. Admission is free.

20th Annual Howard Elmer Hose Company Antique & Classic Car Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sayre’s Riverfront, South Thomas Avenue, Sayre. Chicken & Ribs BBQ, Flea market & craft vendors, Larry Richards and Spexx Band. For more info call Pat at (607) 857-1017.

JUNE 26 to JUNE 30

Cave Quest Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Tioga Center United Methodist Church, 3022 State Route 17C, Tioga Center. Bible lesson, games, songs, imagination station and snacks. For children finishing kindergarten and teens. Contact Carol Barnes at 687-4793.

JUNE 26, 27 & 28

Rummage Sale, Sun. Noon to 4 p.m., Mon. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tues. $3 bag sale 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Beth David Synagogue, 39 Riverside Dr., Binghamton.

JUNE 28

“A Summer Evening of Song” Free Concert, 7:30 p.m. Klarman Hall Auditorium, 232 East Ave., Cornell University campus. For more info go to summer.cornell.edu/events or call (607) 255-4987.

Talk at the Coburn Free Library, upstairs at 6:45 p.m. “Medieval Innovation: What’s Old is New Again” by Meisha Lohmann. Free and open to all.

JUNE 29

Annual Speedsville Cemetery Meeting, 7 p.m., Speedsville Community Hall, The Commons, Speedsville.

Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution, Noon, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church parking lot, 110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. For questions call 796-6061.

Concerts in the Park featuring Kirby Band & Fireworks, Band begins at 7:30 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m., Hickories Park, Owego. Free admission.

JUNE 30

Ti-Ahwaga Community Players present Baby Boom Baby, 8 p.m., 42 Delphine St., Owego. $25/person, $20/student & seniors, go to tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Summer reading kick-off featuring the Game Truck, 5 to 8 p.m., Log your NTH Scholastic reading challenge at the library. Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library in Newark Valley.

JULY 1 & 2

Ti-Ahwaga Community Players present Baby Boom Baby, 8 p.m., 42 Delphine St., Owego. $25/person, $20/student & seniors, go to tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130.

JULY 2

Candor Community Chorus Independence Day Concert “Songs for Unsung Heroes”, 7 p.m., Candor High School Auditorium, Academy Street, Candor. Free admission, donations accepted.

JULY 5 to 8

S-VE Soccer Camp 2016 for ages 6-18, Marx Soccer Fields, Spencer. $90 full day, $50 half day till June 15. For info call Kathy 227-2747 or email ks60@cornell.edu.

JULY 6

Moreland the Magician, 10 a.m., Owego Methodist Church, next to Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego.

JULY 7, 8 & 9

Ti-Ahwaga Community Players present Baby Boom Baby, 8 p.m., 42 Delphine St., Owego. $25/person, $20/student & seniors, go to tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130.

JULY 8

Free Concerts in the Park featuring Wreckless Marci, 7 to 9 p.m., Hickories Park, Owego.

First Annual “Get Your Flea Fix On Route 96”, Fri. 4 to 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., along Route 96, Owego to Catatonk to Candor, Spencer, West Danby and on towards Ithaca. For more info call Linda 972-1443.

JULY 9

Rock in the Park, Gates open 11 a.m., Concert begins at Noon, General Clinton Park, Bainbridge. $20 adult, ages 12 & under free, go to Ticketmaster.com, Snips & Snails & SPCA. Four bands, vendors, silent auction, Chinese auction, food & more!

Children’s Books Yard Sale on “Flea Fix”, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. All books are a dime each, .50 bag sale from 1 to 2 p.m.

JULY 12 & 19

Stray Haven is Hosting Critter Camp 2016 for ages 8 to 12 yrs. old (for Tioga County residents), 3:30 p.m., to register or for more info email donna@strayhavenspca.com.

JULY 13

Free Concerts in the Park featuring Pasty White & Double Wide, 7 to 9 p.m., Hickories Park, Owego.

Owego Gymnastics – Let’s Get Moving!, 10 a.m., Owego Methodist Church, next to Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego.

JULY 16

First Annual New Hope for Tomorrow 2016, Registration 9 a.m., ride starts 11 a.m., Ride begins & ends at Bostwick Auction, 1121 Owego Rd., Candor. $15/single, $25/couple. Food, door prizes, raffles live music & auction at 4:30 p.m. For more info call Kim at 972-7704 after 2 p.m. only, or Mindi at 259-3814 anytime.

JULY 20

Animal Adventure, 10 a.m., Owego Methodist Church, next to Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego.

JULY 23

Blueberry Bake-Off at the Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival, rules and registration forms can be found at RedBrickChurch.org or at the Berkshire Free Library. For questions email FCCBerkshire@gmail.com.

JULY 27

Free Concerts in the Park featuring Woodshed Prophets, 7 to 9 p.m., Hickories Park, Owego.

Professor UB Fuddle “Exercise Your Mind and Be Healthy, 10 a.m., Owego Methodist Church, next to Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego.

JULY 30

Tuscarora Beading – Rose, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bement-Billings Farmstead, 9241 Rte. 38, Newark Valley. Register by July 21, $40/$36 members, call Leslie to register at 642-5412.

1st Annual “Bark in the Park”, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hickories Park, across from RWM Dog Park, Owego. Event for Dogs, dog lovers and the entire family!

AUGUST 3

Free Concerts in the Park featuring Triple Play with Alice Detrick, 7 to 9 p.m., Hickories Park, Owego.