What’s Happening for the week of March 19, 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.

MARCH

PIYO Live with Jenny, Wed. nights at 7 p.m., Sat. mornings 9 a.m., iDance Studio, Sweeney’s Plaza, Route 434, Apalachin. Cost is $5 per class and the first class is free, receive a reduced rate for attending both classes per week. 

Open Bible Fellowship Bible Study, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Fellowship Dinner at 6 p.m., Bostwick Auctions, 1121 Owego Rd., Catatonk.

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. 

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) 886-0006.

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.  

Families Anonymous 12 Step Fellowship, Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Saturday mornings 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. 

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, Sundays from 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego. Weekly specials and regular menu, kids under five eat free.

Owego Golden Age senior 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 to 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 the cost for 12 and under is $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 at 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.

MARCH 18

Book signing by local author Mary Jordan at the Binghamton University Spring Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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, visit tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130. 

MARCH 18 & 19

Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Speedsville Volunteer Fire Department, Speedsville. 

Open Maple Sugarhouse, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sweetrees Maple Sugarhouse, 761 Glen Rd., Berkshire. For more info, call 972-6699.

MARCH 19

Cloverleaf Trail Run at Wildwood Nature Reserve, 10 a.m., 254 Shepard Rd., Waverly. To register, call Marty at 565-2636. 

Spring Paddle Auction Party, 2 p.m., Candor American Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. Cost is $5 entry for auction paddles; bring your quarters for bidding. 

New England Style Contradance featuring Uncle, Joe and the Rosebud Ramblers Band, 4 to 7 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Cost is $7 per person, $5 for students and seniors (55 and older), and $15 family maximum. For info, call Stu at 687-4034 or Dean at 654-3185. 

Rick Pedro Concert, 2 to 4 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Cost is $15 admission to benefit St. John’s in Speedsville. 

Finger Lakes Finns’ March luncheon meeting, 1 p.m. at the Newfield Fire Hall. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Coffee and juice is provided. All are welcome.

MARCH 20

“Get Your Flea Fix on Route 96” Organizational Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bostwick Auctions, 1121 Owego Rd., Catatonk. 

MARCH 21

Susquehanna Group of the Sierra Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. Topic is “Caterpillar Gardening: The Plants That Butterflies and Moths need to Complete Their Life Cycles”. Letter writing to Claudia Tenney regarding the environment at 7 p.m. All are invited to Susquehanna Group free public meetings. Entrance to the Social Hall is from the parking lot in back of the Church. For more information, contact Scott Lauffer at lauffer.scott@gmail.com.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Hosted by Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Department of Aging, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For more information and to register, call 687-4120, ext. 338 or 344.

MARCH 23

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

A Matter of Trust” Estate Planning presentation, 9 to 11 a.m., Noble Room at the Village Municipal Building, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. Call 687-4120, ext. 331 to reserve a seat by March 17. 

MARCH 24

“Stand Up for Veterans”, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Double Tree Hilton, 225 Water St., Binghamton. Sponsored by Department of New York AMVETS, AMVETS Auxiliary, Sons of AMVETS and AMVETS Riders. Event is free of charge. 

Free Movie Night at Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin, 7 p.m. The movie will be “Big, Friendly Giant.” Refreshments will be available.

MARCH 25

VFW Post 1371 3rd annual Ham Shoot, 6 p.m., Main Street, Owego. Will feature a bake sale, raffles, food and music.

Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Owego Moose, Waverly Road, Owego. Cost is $5 per person.

Candor Chamber of Commerce Community Showcase, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Candor Fire Hall, 74 Owego Rd., Candor. Food by Ozzie’s BBQ of Endicott. 

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

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. 

4th Annual Grilled Pork Chop Dinner, begins at 12 p.m., Nichols American Legion Post 1624, 1 Dean St., Nichols. Presale tickets are $10 or $12 at the door. 

Paddle Party, Preview 12 to 1 p.m., Bidding begins 1 p.m., Nichols American Legion Auxiliary Post 1624, 1 Dean St., Nichols. 

Candor Bread of Life Food Pantry Bake Sale and Food Drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Candor Community Showcase, Candor. 

Maple Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Craft and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Berkshire Community Hall’s 2nd floor, 11 Jewett Hill Rd., Berkshire. This event is sponsored by the Berkshire Fire Company. 

Maple Festival Run / Walk begins at 9 a.m. with registration at 8 a.m. at 11 Jewett Hill Rd. The course is Route 38 and Jewett Hill and is a .8 mile walk. Advance registration is $7 for ages under 18 and $10 for 18 and older. A t-shirt is included. Race day registration is $15 for all ages. 

Maple Festival Pancake breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Berkshire Fire Company Hall, 12515 State Route 38. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for ages five to 12, and under five is free.

Maple Festival children’s activities, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berkshire Library, 12519 State Route 38, Berkshire.

MARCH 25 & 26

Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club 48th Annual Mineral Show, Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wysox Volunteer Fire Hall, 111 Lake Rd., Wysox. For more info, visit chehannarocks.com.

Maple Festival’s Maple Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., SweeTrees Maple Sugarhouse, 761 Glen Rd., Berkshire. Tour the working Sugarhouse and sugarbush, there will be demonstrations and free samples. The event is free.

MARCH 26

Twin Tiers Jewish Community School Open House, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregation Kol Ami, 1008 West Water St., Elmira. The event is free. For more info, call 734-8122. 

MARCH 27

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

Problem Gambling presentation, 1 to 2 p.m., Community Care Network of Nichols, 139 Roki Blvd., Nichols. Call 687-4120, ext. 331 to reserve your seat.

MARCH 29

The Candor Historical Society will host guest speaker Ed Nizalowski at the Candor Town Hall, 7 p.m. Nizalowski will speak on the Demise and Return of the White Tailed Deer. All are welcomed.

Mobile Food Pantry, noon, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church parking lot, 110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Bring your own bags or boxes. For questions, call 796-6061.

S-VE Children’s Fund Community Concert, 7 to 10 p.m., Clyde G. Spear Auditorium, Spencer-Van Etten High School. Tickets can be purchased in advance at S-VE High School and Elementary School Main Offices, and at the Middle School Guidance Office. 

“Medicare 101” Seminar, 1 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. To register or to join webinar, call 687-4120, x344. 

MARCH 31

Doug’s Fish Fry to benefit Camp Ahwaga, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., UHS Plaza in Apalachin (across from Kwik Fill). For sale is Doug’s seafood plus beverages, chocolate chip bars and brownies. 

APRIL 1

Children’s Author Daniel Jude Miller to visit Owego Bookshop, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Riverow Bookshop, 187 Front St., Owego. For more info, call 687-4094 or go to riverow.com. 

APRIL 8

Spring Cleanup for Seniors (65 and older) living in Owego and Apalachin, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 687-3021 to register. 

Busy Bird Springfest, full day of music and fun, doors open at 10 a.m., music begins at noon, Ideal Bowling Center, 119 Jennings St., Endicott. Food and refreshments will be available all day. There will be a cash bar, raffles, 50/50 and jammin’ room. Admission is $15. For more info, go to busybirdbluegrass.com. 

Pinwheel Planting, 10:30 a.m., Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library, Newark Valley. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. 

Daughters of the American Revolution Monthly Meeting and Potluck Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Faith Christian Church, 27 Beach Rd., Apalachin. Program on “The Wyoming Massacre”. For info, call 687-2358. 

APRIL 10

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

APRIL 11

Chili Supper, 4 to 7 p.m., Smithboro United Methodist Church, 21 Church St., Smithboro. Chili, cornbread crackers, bread, salad, dessert and drink. Cost is $7.50. 

APRIL 12

Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease: “The Basics” presentation, 4 to 5 p.m., Berkshire Free Library, 12519 St. Rte. 38, corner of Jewett Hill Rd., Berkshire. Registration is required in advance, call 785-7852, x100.

APRIL 13

Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m., East Berkshire United Methodist Church, Berkshire. Gary Freeland Presiding. 

APRIL 14

Good Friday Vigil, noon to 3 p.m., Newark Valley United Methodist Church, Route 38, Newark Valley. 

Good Friday Service, 7 p.m., Flemingville United Methodist Church, Flemingville. Tim Middleton Presiding.

APRIL 15

Walk in His Footsteps Prayer Walk, 9 a.m. to noon, Newark Valley United Methodist Church, Route 38, Newark Valley.

APRIL 16

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, 6:10 a.m., Trout Ponds Gazebo, Newark Valley.

Easter Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m., Newark Valley United Methodist Church, Route 38, Owego. 

APRIL 20

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

APRIL 22

Twisted Broadway, 7 p.m. with complimentary crudités and lite fare, Ti-
Ahwaga Performing Arts Center, 42 Delphine St., Owego. Cost is $25 per person. For details and to purchase tickets, go to Binghamtonpride.org.