What’s Happening for the week of Sept. 18, 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 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.

Bake & Rummage Sale, Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harmony United Methodist Church, 726 Rte. 221, Harford. Accepting good clean items on Sept. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Sept. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m.

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.

Living Among the Dead Cemetery Walk, Tours begin at the Museum at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. & 1 p.m., 110 Front St., Owego. $12 adults, $10 seniors 62+, $8 members, Free for ages 12 & under. Save $2 by calling 687-2460 to reserve your spot.

Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bag Sale at 1 p.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel, 701 West Main St., Endicott.

Rummage Sale, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin.

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.

Biennial Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, Lynch-Bustin Elementary School, Athens. Admission is $5, for more info go to emqg.org.

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 five and under free. Gates open at Noon!

Meal Packing Event for Syrian Refugee Camps in Greece, 1 to 4 p.m., St. Michaels Church, 296 Clinton St., Binghamton. For more info go to http://interfaithbroomecounty.com/ or Facebook at “Children of Abraham Southern Tier”.

SEPTEMBER 26

Ahwaga Canoe & Kayak Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. Features update on plans for Binghamton Whitewater Park, for more info go to ahwaga.org.

SEPTEMBER 26 & 28

Tips & Suggestions to help Reduce Your Risk of Falling, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guild Blvd, Owego and Sept. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Community Fitness Center, 57 E. Tioga St., Spencer. The first 50 people to visit the displays will receive a free nightlight. For info call 687-4120, ext. 315.

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.

Farmer-to-Farmer Potluck, 7 to 9 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. Please bring a dish to pass, RSVP appreciated but not required at 687-4020.

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 at 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.

Harvest Supper, 4 to 7 p.m., Richford Congregational Church, Richford.

Free Documentary Screening “GMO OMG”, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Union Church, 111 Temple St., Owego. For more info call 342-3159.

Bookclub Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.

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

Jacobs Brothers return to East Smithfield Federated Church, 6 p.m., corner of Church & Main Streets, East Smithfield. Love offering will be collected to benefit the group’s ministry.

Harvest Supper, 4 to 7 p.m., Richford Congregational Church, Richford.

OCTOBER 1 & 2

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

OCTOBER 4

Waverly Family Resource Center will be visiting the Mad Hatter Café for Tea with Tigger, 3 p.m., 420 South Main St., Waverly. For more info call Joan 565-2374.

NY Assemblyman Chris S. Friend, PhD will have a Town Hall Format Meeting, 7 p.m., Spencer Town Hall, Spencer. Public welcome.

OCTOBER 6

Tioga Chamber Business Show 2016, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Treadway Banquet & Conference Center, Route 17C, Owego. To register for a space call 687-2020 or email info@tiogachamber.com.

OCTOBER 6 & 7

Rummage Sale, Thurs. 5 to 7 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with $2.00 Bag Sale, Owego Presbyterian Church, North Avenue, Owego.

OCTOBER 6 & 9

White Elephant & Rummage Sale, 4 to 7 p.m., Fri. Bag Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego.

OCTOBER 7, 8 & 9

Ti-Ahwaga Players presents “The Crucible”, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 42 Delpine St., Owego. $20/person, $18 Seniors 60+ and Students with ID. For tickets call 687-2130 or go to www.tiahwaga.com.

OCTOBER 8 & 9

26th Annual Catatonk Valley Woodcarvers Show & Sale, Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Candor Fire Hall, Candor. Free admission, for info call 659-7146 or 748-4900.

OCTOBER 10

American Red Cross Offers Babysitter’s Training for ages 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 620 E. Main St., Endicott. $85, to register call 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcross.org/take-a-class.

OCTOBER 14, 15 & 16

Ti-Ahwaga Players presents “The Crucible”, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 42 Delpine St., Owego. $20/person, $18 Seniors 60+ and Students with ID. For tickets call 687-2130 or go to www.tiahwaga.com.

OCTOBER 21, 22 & 23

Ti-Ahwaga Players presents “The Crucible”, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 42 Delpine St., Owego. $20/person, $18 Seniors 60+ and Students with ID. For tickets call 687-2130 or go to www.tiahwaga.com.