What’s Happening for the week of Oct. 9, 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: 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.

OCTOBER

Free Guitar and Ukulele Lessons during the Month of October, Mondays 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. For more info call (570) 886-2683.

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.

Families Anonymous 12 Step Fellowship, Wed. evenings 7 p.m., Saturday mornings 10 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Jefferson Ave., Endicott. For info go to familiesanonymous.org.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, each Wednesday, 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 (beginning Oct. 13), 11:30 a.m., at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 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 (September 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 Drive, 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.

OCTOBER 4 & 11

Program on Skilled Nursing Facilities & Medicaid, 9 to 11 a.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. To reserve your seat call 687-4120, ext. 331.

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 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 11

Tioga County Legislature Tenth Regular Meeting of 2016, 12 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Finance / Legal / Safety Meeting, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

OCTOBER 12

2016 Job & Career Fair, 3 to 7 p.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Gymnasium, 701 West Main St., Endicott.

4-Hour Contractor Erosion and Sediment Control Training, Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., Chenango Town Hall, Chenango. $75/person, for more info call 687-9440.

Ti-Ahwaga Community Players is hosting a Meet and Greet, 5 to 7 p.m., 42 Delphine St., Owego.

2nd Annual Oktoberfest Craft Beer Tasting Event, 5 to 7 p.m., Sayre Historical Society, upstairs at the Museum location, 103 South Lehigh Ave., Sayre. $10, includes Sayre Historical Society signature beer glass. For info go to sayrehistorical.org.

OCTOBER 13

Barrier Breakers Toastmasters Club Meeting, 6:15 p.m., Waverly Free Library Community Room.

OCTOBER 14

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

3rd Annual Dress for Hope to Benefit A New Hope Center, 6 to 9 p.m., Tioga Downs Casino, Nichols. For adults over the ages of 21. $35 tickets, $250 for a table of 8 includes buffet dinner, non-alcoholic beverage & music. For info call 321-4925 or go to democraticwomenoftiogacounty.com.

Annual Roast Pork Harvest Dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. $9 adults, $5 ages 5-12, under 5 Free. For takeout call 625-3191.

OCTOBER 14 & 15

Rummage Sale, Fri. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat. $2 Bag Sale 9 a.m. to Noon, Lounsberry Community United Methodist Church, 3586 East River Rd., Nichols.

Rummage Sale, Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Church of the Redeemer, 201 South Wilbur Ave., Sayre.

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 15

Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale, begins at 11:30 a.m., Moose Lodge, Owego. $10 per half with sides. For pre sales tickets call 786-9749, leave message.

Flintknapping II, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bement-Billings Farmstead, 9241 St. Rte. 38, Newark Valley. $70/$65 NVHS members, materials provided, to register call Leslie 642-5412.

Apalachin Lions Club 5th Annual Lion 5K Walk/Run, Registration begins 8:30 a.m., Event begins 10 a.m., Apalachin Fireman’s Field Day grounds, Apalachin. $20 pre-registration, $25 day of the race. For more info go to apalachinlions5K.com.

Rummage & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Little Meadows United Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania Ave., Rte. 858, Little Meadows, Pa. Bag sale begins at 1 p.m.

DAR – Monthly Meeting of Daughters of the American Revolution, 1 p.m., 325 Main St., Owego. Program on “John Marsh, the Blue-Eyed Indian”, for info call 687-2358 or 744-8319.

“A Pampered Woman” – Beauty, Spa & Product Consultations presented by Local Businesses, 1 to 5 p.m., Newark Valley Train Museum, Depot Street, Newark Valley. For info call Tracey 759-9943 or Kat 237-9477.

Youth Group Spaghetti Supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Berkshire Congregational Church, corner of Glen Road & State Route 38, Berkshire. Free will donations for Youth Ministry.

Ham Dinner with soup and sides, 4 p.m. until gone, St. John’s Episcopal Church of Speedsville, Parish Hall. Free will donation.

Fall Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., New Beginning United Methodist Church, 300 E. Miller St., Elmira. For vendor info email javery@stny.rr.com. Free Admission.

Hejira Show, 7 p.m., Carol’s Art & Coffee Shop, Front Street, Owego.

Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation Benefit Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Candor Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. For tickets call 659-7395 or purchase at the Legion.

OCTOBER 16

Polish Dinner, 1:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Rock Street, Newark Valley. $8 advance tickets or $9 at the door. For tickets call 687-1068.

Tioga County CROP Hunger Walk, Registration 1:30 to 2 p.m., Stepping off at 2 p.m., beginning at St. Patrick’s Church, 300 Main St., Owego. You can register online at crophungerwalk.org/owegony or call 239-0121.

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.

OCTOBER 17

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

OCTOBER 18

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Tioga Opportunities, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.

Contemporary Singles Open Meeting, 6 p.m., Endicott Visitor’s Center, 300 Lincoln Ave., Endicott. Potluck Dinner, please bring a dish to pass. Speaker: The Mafia Raid in Apalachin by Bill Tomic.

OCTOBER 19

“Wood You Believe It” Ladies & Men’s Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. $13/person, held by Owego Christian Women’s Club. For info call Donna 785-0048 or email donalady077@yahoo.com.

Paint a Pumpkin, 3 to 6 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.

Documentary Film “Sharing the Rough”, 7 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, Delphine Street, Owego. For questions call 786-9670.

OCTOBER 20

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

Nut Trees in NY – Akiva Silver, 7 p.m., Toga County Office Building, Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.

OCTOBER 20 to 22

Happy Tails Rescue Rummage Sale, St. Paul’s Church, Main Street, Owego. More information in next week’s Pennysaver.

OCTOBER 21

Italian Fest, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Nichols Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Nichols. $7.50 adults, $5 for ages under 12 years. Food donated from local restaurants.

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.

VFW Post 1371 Dinner Special: Prime Rib, Baked Potato Soup & Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego.

OCTOBER 22

Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego. Vendor tables are still available by calling Julie 687-3511 or Linda 642-8776.

Harvest Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Caroline Center Church, Caroline. Live music, bake sale, Chinese Auction.

Annual Ham Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Harford Town Hall, 394 Rte. 38, Harford.

Harvest Dinner – Turkey with all the fixings, 4 to 7 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego. Adults $12, Ages 6-12 $7, under age 5 Free. Call for reservations by Oct. 16, 687-2417.

Owego Elks Halloween Party, 7 to 11 p.m., Elks Club, 223 Front St., Owego. Tickets are $10. Advance tickets are available at the Lodge on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m., or call 687-1039 or 349-3765. Tickets are also available at the door.

OCTOBER 27

Apalachin Lions Annual Senior Citizen Dinner, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Donoli’s Restaurant Banquet Room, Route 434, Apalachin. If you are a senior citizen in Apalachin, Campville or Little Meadows who would like to attend call Dick 748-0857 or Donald 687-0965.

Barrier Breakers Toastmasters Club Meeting with Open House with a Halloween theme, 6:15 p.m., Waverly Free Library Community Room. Visitors are welcome!

OCTOBER 27 & 28

AARP Driver Safety Course, 1 to 4:15 p.m., Tioga Opportunities Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. $20/members, $25/non members. To register call Erica 687-4120.

OCTOBER 28

Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Department of Aging Public Hearing, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For info call 687-4120, ext. 313.

Book Club Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.

Frankenstein Friday, 3 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. Wear your costume and we will vote for our favorites!

NOVEMBER 2

Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Department of Aging Public Hearing, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Community Care Network of Nichols, 139 Roki Blvd., Nichols. For info call 687-4120, ext. 313.

NOVEMBER 5

Union-Endicott School Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jennie F. Snapp Middle School, 101 Loder Ave., Endicott.

NOVEMBER 15

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Tioga Opportunities, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.