What’s Happening for the week of Jan. 1, 2017

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.

JANUARY

Team Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens and Sheshequin, 112 North St., Athens. Teams of up to six people are welcomed for $5 per person. For info, call Mike at (607) 767-6716 or email pyhdrummajor@aol.com.

Soup and Salad Supper, 1st Saturday in Jan., Feb. and March, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Richford Congregational Church, 13290 Rte. 38, Richford. Freewill donation. 

Chili and Soup, 5 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, and Feb. 7, 14 and 21, St. Mark’s Church, 17 Main St., Candor.

Lollipop Kids Program, ages one to five, Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m., Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center, 748 St. Rte. 38, Owego. For info, call 687-2458.

Owego Zumba Gold, every Tues. and Thurs., 5:15 p.m., 72 North Ave., behind the Family Resource Center, Owego. For an up to date schedule, visit Owego Zumba Gold on Facebook. First class is free, $5 class drop in or punch pass of 10 for $45. For info, call Donna at 222-4685 or email dlvgibson6@gmail.com. 

Free Guitar and Ukulele Lessons, Mondays, 6 to 9 p.m. until May, 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 Monday night, 7 p.m., Brothers 2 Restaurant, 2901 Watson Blvd., Endwell. 

Families Anonymous 12 Step Fellowship, Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Saturday morning at 10 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Jefferson Ave., Endicott. For info, visit familiesanonymous.org. 

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, Wednesdays from 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, visit gfjlibrary.org and click on the blue GFJ Tech Center tab or call 757-5350. 

Lady Jane’s Salon – STNY, 2nd Saturday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Endicott Performing Arts Center (EPAC), 102 Washington Ave., Endicott. For more info, visit facebook.com/LJSSTNY?fref=ts. 

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 3rd Tuesday 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 Tuesday, 6 to 7 p.m., Nichols Fitness Center (formerly the Creamery building). The cost is $5 per class, and the first class is free. 

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, last Thursday of every month, 6 to 8 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 207 S. Hopkins St., Sayre. For info, call (570) 888-9053.

Lyme Disease Support Group Meeting, 1st Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, Athens.

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 Breakfast, Sunday from 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 Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m., 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 are welcome and refreshments are served. 

Candor Valley Riders Snowmobile Club Meeting, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Candor Ambulance Garage, Candor. For info, visit candorvalleyriders.com. 

Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., 2nd Saturday of the month, West Candor Maple (a.k.a. Beebe Sap House) Route 96, Candor. Good will donation. For info, visit candorvalleyriders.com. 

Candor Food Pantry, Wednesday, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Bring proof of residency to sign up.

Nichols Senior Citizens Club Meetings, 2nd Monday at 10 a.m. for bingo, bag lunch (from home) and brief business meeting. Also the 4th Monday 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 at 699-6039 or Art at 699-3114. 

Supper Among Friends, 3rd Thursday 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 and the public is invited.

Blind or Visually Impaired Support Group, 3rd Thursday of the month, 10 a.m., Countryside Community Center, Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego.

Lockheed Martin Owego Toastmasters Meeting, 2nd and 4th Tuesday 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. Call 1-800-307-4285 or visit 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. Cost is $5 for adults, and 12 and under are $3. Sponsored by OUMC Men.

Free Dinner every Thursday, 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 for 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 Thursday of each month, 11 a.m. meeting, 12 p.m. meal provided by the church, UCC Church in Newark Valley. Age 50 and over are welcome. For questions, call Carol at 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 visit foodaddicts.org.

Quilting Classes, Mondays at 1 p.m., FCF Church, 27 Beach Rd., Apalachin, $7 per session. For info, 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 at 669-4233 or visit 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 at 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 at 748-3443.

TOPS Chapter 306, every Thursday, weigh-in starts 5:45 p.m., meeting at 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 Thursday, 6 p.m., Candor Town Hall, 101 Owego Rd., Candor. For info, call Jean at 659-9969.

TOPS Chapter 646 meets Mondays, Weigh-ins from 8:30 to 9:20 a.m., Waverly United Methodist Church, corner of Chemung and Waverly Streets, Waverly. Meeting follows weigh-in. For info, call (607) 857-4503 or (570) 888-4244.

TOPS Chapter 0768, meets every Saturday, 7 a.m. weigh-ins, 7:30 a.m. meeting, Municipal Building, 83 Main St., Van Etten. For more info, call Ruth at 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 at 659-3022 or email candorwriter@yahoo.com. 

Newark Valley Food Pantry, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m., Senior Pantry every 2nd Wednesday from 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, Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays from 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 at 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 at 659-5191. 

Constitution Chat, 2nd Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Candor Congregational Church, Main Street, Candor. For questions, call Melvin at 659-4785.

JANUARY 3

Tioga County Health & Human Services Meeting, 8 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Clerk, Historian, Real Property, Veterans and 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 and Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Public Safety/Probation, DWI and Safety Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Umbrella Academy Free Talk: “Hands on Harp” by Melissa Collins, 6:45 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. 

Team Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens and Sheshequin, 112 North St., Athens. Teams of up to six people are welcomed for $5 per person. For info, call Mike at (607) 767-6716 or email pyhdrummajor@aol.com.

JANUARY 4

LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m., Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. For info, call 642-9960. 

JANUARY 5

Tioga County Public Works and Capital Projects Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Personnel / ADA and Right to Know Meeting, Personnel Conference Room, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Legislative First Special and Organizational Meeting of 2017, 1 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. 

JANUARY 6

The Valley Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 1536 Banquet Room, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre. For ages 18 and older, small fee. Beverages and snacks provided, no alcohol permitted. For info, call (570) 888-0145 or (570) 888-0040. 

Roast Beef and Dressing Dinner, 4:30 p.m. until all are served, Nichols Masonic Hall, Nichols. Cost is $10 for adults, $6 for ages six to 13, and under six are free. 

JANUARY 7

3rd Annual Youth Free Throw Championship for Boys and Girls ages nine to 14, 10 a.m., Tioga Central High School gym. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and admission is free. Sponsored by Local Knights of Columbus. 

JANUARY 8

Roast Pork Loin Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Mason Hall, 940 Montrose Tnpk., Owego. Cost is an $8 donation. 

JANUARY 9

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, NVHS – Richard H. Kerr Board Room, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley. For more info, call 642-3221. 

JANUARY 10

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

Legislative First Regular Meeting of 2017, 12 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. 

JANUARY 12

“Stories” Coffeehouse, every Thursday 7 to 9 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. Shared stories through live and original music and creative arts. No charge, but donations of food items or for coffee and snacks will be welcomed. For info, call Pastor Arensman at (570) 886-0006.

JANUARY 13

Diabetes 101, 2 to 4 p.m., Elderwood at Waverly, 37 N. Chemung St., Waverly. For info or to reserve your seat, call 687-4120, ext. 331. 

JANUARY 17

Umbrella Academy Free Talk: “Disunity in a Finnish Immigrant Community in Tioga County” by Rainer Langstedt, 6:45, Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. 

JANUARY 18

Owego Christian Women’s Club “Holiday Highlights” Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. Cost is $14 per person. For info, call 785-0048 or email donalady077@yahoo.com. 

JANUARY 19

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

Bite-Sized Pursuits – CyberSecurity – the Do’s and Don’ts, 12 to 1:15 p.m., Owego Treadway Banquet & Conference Center, 1100 St. Rte. 17C, Owego. For info, call 687-2020.

JANUARY 20

“The Demise and Return of the White-tailed Deer” by Ed Nizalowski, 7 p.m., Hubbard Auditorium, Tioga County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. For more info, call or text Erin at 372-5503. 

Pasta Dinner Benefit for Western Broome Meals on Wheels, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Round Hill Masonic Center, 403 East Main St., Endicott. Cost is $5 per person and ages five and under are free. 

JANUARY 21

New York State Snowmobile Safety Course, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flemingville Grange, 481 West Creek Rd., Owego. Free, with lunch provided. Class is limited to the first 50 students. Register via email to elmaeh@hotmail.com or call Ellie at 239-1175. Hosted by Tioga Ridge Runners. 

JANUARY 26

Grant Writing Technical Assistance Workshop, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Owego Room of the Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. To register, call Tina at 772-6773 or email tbarber@donorswhocare.org.