What’s Happening for the week of Sept. 11, 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.

SEPTEMBER

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.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, each Wednesday (beginning 9/14) 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., 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.

SEPTEMBER 11

9-11 Remembrance on 15th Anniversary “Remember the Sacrifice”, 8:30 a.m., Newark Valley Village Green, Newark Valley.

9-11 Remembrance Ceremony, Hickories Park, Owego, N.Y., 8:30 a.m.

Annual Bernard Halstead Memorial Captain & Crew Golf Tournament, Registration at 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m. shotgun start, Tomasso’s Golf Course, Chemung. Chicken BBQ dinner will be served at Ridgebury Sportsmen’s Club following the tournament. To sign up or for questions call RSC at (570) 596-4373 or Jerry at (570) 596-2099.

SEPTEMBER 13

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

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

Elder Abuse Forum, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. To register for morning or afternoon sessions or full day call 687-4120, ext. 315.

SEPTEMBER 14

Athens Senior Citizens Fall Banquet with Complete Zita Dinner, Noon, First Church of God, 416 Keystone Ave., Sayre. For reservations call Dick (570) 888-3088.

SEPTEMBER 15

Fermenting 101 presented by Renee DePrato, 7 p.m. Hubbard Auditorium, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. For more info call or text 372-5503 or email riddlerriddle@gmail.com.

Medicare 101 Seminar, 9:30 a.m., McKendree United Methodist Church, 224 Owego St., Candor. To sign up call 687-4120, ext. 344.

SEPTEMBER 16

VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: Baby Back Ribs, Soup & Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego.

Singspiration, 7 p.m., Memorial Park Baptist Church. 1013 Front St., Vestal. Free event, for info call 785-3757.

SEPTEMBER 17

Wilawana Old Home Day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1192 Wilawana Rd., Sayre. Round & Square Dancing 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Auction & Silent Auction, Chicken BBQ. For vendor space call Bob (607) 565-4627.

Owego Lions Club 5th Annual Chinese Auction, Doors open 6 p.m., Drawing begins 7 p.m., Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. 25 tickets and a door prize ticket for $2, refreshments available for purchase.

Down Syndrome 18th Annual Buddy Walk, Registration begins 11:30 a.m., Walk begins at noon, Lower Highland Park, Endwell. Admission price of $5 plus a canned good for CHOW. For more info or to volunteer, call 759-0759 or 621-5514.

Fall Festival to Impact Hunger, beginning at 1 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. Food packaging will be indoors from 2 to 4 p.m., to volunteer or make donations go to events.stophungernow.org/SayreChristian.

Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m., Richford Fire Department, Richford. $9/dinner, $6/halves. To reserve call 657-4414.

Richford Potato Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. intersection of NY State Routes 38 & 79, Richford. For info call 539-6848.

Newark Valley Days rescheduled evening activities, begins at 5:30 p.m. with Watts on Tap Band, Fireworks at dusk, Trout Ponds, Newark Valley.

SEPTEMBER 18

Olde Time Cruise-In & Family Day, 9 a.m., Warren Township Community Center, Warren Center, Pa. Free admission. No entry fee. Live music, BBQ chicken, steak sandwiches & more! Donations are greatly appreciated to benefit Robyn Brown suffering from Lyme Disease. For more info call (570) 395-3221.

Lyme Fair, 1 to 4 p.m., Corning Community College Campus, Commons Building, 1 Academic Dr., Corning. Free Admission, Donations welcome (1st 100 donors receive a sports pack) A continuous commemorative Lyme Walk begins at 1:30 p.m. For more info go to ahope4lyme.org or call (570) 537-6616.

Gallop on the Greens Golf Tournament, Check in begins 9 a.m. Tee Time begins at 10 a.m., Chenango Valley State Park Golf Course. $100 per player includes greens fee, golf cart, catered lunch, t-shirt and more! For info go to KalisKlubHouse.org or cal 427-3623.

19th Annual German Festival, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lucas Vineyards, 3862 County Rd. 150, Interlaken. For more info go to lucasvineyards.com.

Al Hamme and Friends Free Concert, 4 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, corner of Church & Front Street, Owego. $5 per person donation is suggested.

New England Style Contradance, 4 to 7 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. $7/person, $5 students & seniors (55+), $15 family maximum. For info call Stu 687-4034 or Dean 654-3185.

Carantouan Greenway Sampling Cayuta Creek Macro-Invertebrates, 10 a.m. Pavilion in Lockwood.

SEPTEMBER 19

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

Guitar and Ukulele Club, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. For info call (570) 886-0006.

AFRTC Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Vestal Public Library, Vestal Parkway. Agenda: 2016 Candidate Forum.

SEPTEMBER 20

Audubon Meeting with Dish to Pass Supper at 6 p.m., Meeting 7:30 p.m., Page Manor Community Room, 502 Church St., Athens. For more info call Inga 425-7426.

SEPTEMBER 21

Owego Christian Women’s Club “A Walk Through 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.

SEPTEMBER 22

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

SEPTEMBER 23

VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Soup & Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego.

SEPTEMBER 23 and 24

St. Patrick’s Fall Festival, 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, St. Patrick’s Church, Front and Main Street, Owego. There will be games, a fire truck, live music and more. Also the chicken BBQ will be held on Saturday. Call 687-1068 for more information or to order the barbecue.

SEPTEMBER 24

Parish Picnic and Block Party, noon to 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 117 Main St., Owego. Catered meal by Phil’s Chicken House from noon to 2 p.m. Bounce house, children’s activities, music by a DJ, and much more. Free of charge.

Candor Emergency Squad’s 7th Annual golf Tournament, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, Catatonk Golf Club, Candor. Four-person captain & crew, $65/person. Looking for golfers and “hole sponsors”, for registration forms or more info call 659-5529 or go to the Candor Emergency Squad or Candor EMS Golf Tournament Facebook pages.

Family Fun & Literacy Awareness Day, 12 to 4 p.m., Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton. Free admission, activities for all ages! For more info call 778-6406.

Smorgasbord Buffet begins at 4:30 p.m., Lounsberry Community United Methodist Church, 3586 East River Rd., Nichols. Free will donation.

Chicken BBQ, 10 a.m. until sold out, 1st Presbyterian Church of JC, corner of Main Street and Floral Avenue, Johnson City. $5.25/halves, $7.50/dinners.

Owego Hose Team Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. until gone, in front of Ice Cream Works, 14 George St., Owego. $10/person, to preorder email owegohoseteams@gmail.com.

Candor Food Pantry’s 1st Annual Auction and Raffle Fundraiser, Benefit Chicken and Biscuit Luncheon, Doors open 11 a.m., Auction begins 12:30 p.m. Winners of raffles and Gift Certificates announced at 1:30 p.m. Bostwick’s Auctions, 1121 Owego Rd., Catatonk. For more info or to donate call Linda 972-1443 or email lindarc2010@live.com.

SEPTEMBER 24 to 25

Not Just a Walk in the Park 24 Hour Race, north of the Grandstand at Marvin Park, Main Street, Owego. Anyone wishing to sign up or for more info go to raceroster.com/events/2016/7132/not-just-a-walk-in-the-park.

SEPTEMBER 25

Exit 65 Music Festival, Noon to 6 p.m., 359 Hickories Park Rd., Owego. Rain or shine! $20/person at the gate, $5/students six to 17, age 5 and under free. Gates open at Noon!

SEPTEMBER 28

FREE Cyber Security Awareness Class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Broome Community College, Binghamton. For info or to register call 778-5012.

SEPTEMBER 29 to NOVEMBER 3

Living Healthy Free Workshops, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging Conference Room, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.

SEPTEMBER 30

VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: Chicken Parmesan, Soup & Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego.

Newark Valley Historical Society’s 40 Year Celebration with ”Crazy Wanderers” Free Concert and Chicken BBQ, BBQ 5 p.m., Music begins 5:30 p.m., Bement Billings Farmstead. BBQ tickets are $8, advance only. Tickets can be purchased at the Cardinal Café, the Depot during Friday Night Series or send a check to NVHS, Box 222, Newark Valley, N.Y. 13811.

SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 1 & 2

Oktoberfest, Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Route 26, Maine. Free admission, entertainment all 3 days! For info call 862-3216.

OCTOBER 1 & 2

Newark Valley Apple Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Bement Billings Farmstead, Route 38, Newark Valley.