What’s Happening for the week of Jan. 22, 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

Golden Age Meetings – no meetings until March 9, 2017.

Clothing Closet, Monday thru Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. All items are free for people in need. For info, call 625-2733. 

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 14 to MARCH 4

Quilt Show Exhibition – “Quilts By The River”, TCHS Museum, 110 Front St., Owego. Cost is $3/adults, $2/seniors, members and children are free. For more info, call 687-2460 or go to tiogahistory.org. 

JANUARY 23

Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tractor Supply Center, Vestal Parkway, Vestal. To benefit the Binghamton Blaze Homeschooled Basketball Team. 

“Cars and Trikes”, Parent-child Playgroup, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, Waverly. For info, call Joan 565-2374. 

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley. 

JANUARY 24

ODOG Annual General Membership Meeting, 6:45 to 8 pm., Coburn Library, 275 Main St., Owego. To vote for new Board of Directors go to https://goo.gl/forms/G0fMxAZSqkqQOpWs1. 

JANUARY 25

Tioga County Sportsman’s Association Indoor Shooting Range, open to the public for pistol and .22 rimfire rifle target shooting between 1 and 5 p.m., and 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Carmichael Hill Road, Owego. Cost is $2 for members and $3 for non-members.

Roundtable Discussion / Remembrance of the Life of Louis (Moondog) Hardin, 7 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Candor. For more info, call Milt at 659-7357 or email milton.dougherty@gmail.com. 

Lasagna and Mac-n-Cheese Dinner, 6 p.m. until gone, Zion Lutheran Church, Waverly Road, Owego. Donation. Entertainment provided by Ted Davenport, Harpist. 

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.

Hunger 101: An Interactive Hunger and Poverty Simulation, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tappan Spaulding Memorial Library, 6 Rock St., Newark Valley. Free event. For info, visit tsmlibrary.org or call 642-9960. 

JANUARY 27

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

Paint & Sip Fundraiser for Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library, 7 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Station, 7151 Rte. 38, Newark Valley. For info, call 642-9960. 

JANUARY 28

Lollapalooza, 7 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center, Delphine Street, Owego. Cost is $50/person. There will be regional wine and beer tasting, a buffet dinner, live entertainment by Triple Down, and silent and live auctions. For tickets, go to www.tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130. 

The Humane Society Bowling Fundraiser, 2 to 5 p.m., Midway Lanes, 213 North Jensen Rd., Vestal. A cost of $20 per person includes three games of 9 No-Tap Bowling and shoe rental, pizza, wings, salad and soda. To register, call Kimberly at 724-3709 or email kbroderick@bchumanesoc.com. Deadline to enter is Jan. 26. 

Studio Artist Shalene Chavez’s Exhibition, “Background Noise”, 3 to 7 p.m., Walk-Up Gallery and Studio, 179 Front St., Owego. 

JANUARY 29

“Souper Bowl of Caring” Lunch, 11 a.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. Lunch is $5 per person, and everyone is invited to wear a shirt representing their favorite football team. Please bring a non-perishable food item and $1 to be donated to a local food pantry. For more info, call (570) 888-2683.

JANUARY 30

International Puzzle Day, Van Etten Library, Van Etten. Stop in and make a puzzle and play puzzle games.

Birds Storytime and Activities, 4:30 p.m., Cady Library, Nichols. Free, children and parents welcome. 

FEBRUARY 1

All day free Substitute Teacher Training Workshop, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Teacher Center of Broome County in the WSKG building, 601 Gates Rd., Vestal. Bring a bag lunch.

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

FEBRUARY 2

All you can eat Roast Beef Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Round Hill Masonic Center, 403 East Main St., Endicott. Donation is $10/adults, $3.50/ages under 12, under 5 free. 

FEBRUARY 3

VFW Dinner Special: Prime Rib, Choice of Potato, Soup & Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW, Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available.

The Valley Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 1536, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre. All are welcome (18 & older), no alcohol permitted. Music provided by a DJ. For info, call (570) 888-0145 or (570) 888-0040. 

FEBRUARY 4

Soup & Salad Supper, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Richford Congregational Church, just south of the Route 38 & 79 intersection, Richford. Freewill donation to benefit the Helping Hands Food Pantry. 

Vendors & Crafters needed for VFW Post 1371 Fundraiser, “For You, My Love”, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 207 Main St., Owego. Call or text Kat at 237-9477.

FEBRUARY 5

Roast Beef Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Round Hill Masonic Center, 403 E. Main St., Endicott. Donation is $10/adults, $3.50/ages under 12, under 5 free. 

Valentine Crafts & Snacks, 3 to 6 p.m., Van Ettten Library, Van Etten. Make your own slumber pet.

FEBRUARY 7

Tioga County Health & Human Services Meeting, 12 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. 

Tioga County Clerk, Historian, Real Property, Veterans & Elections Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Economic Development / Planning / Tourism / Job Training & Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.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 Public Safety / Probation, DWI & Safety Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

FEBRUARY 9

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

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

Tioga County Legislative Workshop & Legislative Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

FEBRUARY 10

Family Movie: “Secret Life of Pets”, 3:30 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. Rated PG

FEBRUARY 11

Madrigal Choir of Binghamton presents Lord Nelson Mass by Haydn, 3 p.m., Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton. For more info, go to madrigalchoir.com. 

Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Owego Moose Lodge, 3 Goodrich Rd., Owego. For info, call 687-3970. Donation offerings are greatly appreciated. For questions, call Theresa at 786-9749. 

FEBRUARY 13

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.

FEBRUARY 14

Free Community Luncheon, 12 p.m., Park Terrace Community United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin. 

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

Tioga County Legislature Second Regular Meeting of 2017, 12 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. 

FEBRUARY 15

Patron Appreciation Day, 2 to 6 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. Refreshments available, and enter a drawing for a chance to win a “Library Lovers” gift basket.

FEBRUARY 16

The BLAST with PAST to remember Photoplay House Opened in 1914, Beginning at 4 p.m., Water Street Brewing Company, 168 Water St., Binghamton. There will be old movies, craft brew and food, collectible Past Pint beer glasses available for purchase. All are welcome.

FEBRUARY 23

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

FEBRUARY 24

Book Club Meeting, 12:15 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.

FEBRUARY 27

Tablet Talk: Learn to use your device, 1st & 3rd Fridays, 3 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. 

Family Story Time, 11 a.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. 

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.

MARCH 3, 4 & 5

Ti-Ahwaga Theatre presents “The Skin of our Teeth”, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, 42 Delphine St., Owego. Cost is $18 for students with ID and seniors 60 and older, $20 General Admission. For tickets, go to tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130. 

MARCH 4

Soup & Salad Supper, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Richford Congregational Church, just south of the Route 38 & 79 intersection, Richford. Freewill donation to benefit the Helping Hands Food Pantry. 

MARCH 10. 11 & 12

Ti-Ahwaga Theatre presents “The Skin of our Teeth”, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, 42 Delphine St., Owego. Cost is $18 for students with ID and seniors 60 and older, $20 General Admission. For tickets, go to tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130. 

MARCH 13

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.

MARCH 17, 18 & 19

Ti-Ahwaga Theatre presents “The Skin of our Teeth”, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, 42 Delphine St., Owego. Cost is $18 for students with ID and seniors 60 and older, $20 General Admission. For tickets, go to tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130. 

MARCH 27

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.

APRIL 10

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.

APRIL 20

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.