What’s Happening for the week of Feb. 11, 2018

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. Please send your event at least ten days in advance, and we will run it, space available, a week or two prior to the event. If you need your event to run longer than that, please call our office at (607) 687-2434 and speak to a sales representative. 

FEBRUARY 1 to 22

Introduction to American Sign Language, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Inspire Community Center and Fitness Center, 57 E. Tioga St., Spencer. The cost is $30 for four sessions; to reserve your space, call 589-7688 or email to info@inspireSVE.org

FEBRUARY 9

Berkshire Fire Police All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Berkshire Fire Station, Route 38, Berkshire. 

FEBRUARY 10

Chili Cook Off, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Community Fire & Rescue, 321 St. Rte. 224, Van Etten. Chili entry fee is $10 and the door entry fee is $5. A bake sale, 50/50 raffle, and spring for cash raffle tickets will be available. 

FEBRUARY 9 to 11

O-A Musical: “Hello, Dolly”. Performances will take place on Friday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the Owego Apalachin Theater located at the Middle School at 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. You may reserve tickets before Feb. 7 by calling 687-7301, ext. 4, or online at https://goo.gl/forms/DRpzK2tmTuLi12P63.

FEBRUARY 11

Spencer Singers in Concert, 4 p.m., Christ the King Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Spencer. Join them and enjoy an hour or so of mixed music and a couple of sing-a-longs. All are welcome.

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Mason Hall, 940 Montrose Tnpk., Owego. Cost is an $8 donation to benefit taxes.

FEBRUARY 12

Community Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 401, 263 Front St., Owego. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. 

Berkshire Free Library Annual Meeting, 7 p.m., Berkshire. 

Vestal Community Chorus Open House for potential new members, 7 p.m., Vestal Senior Center, former Central Junior High School near Four Corners in Vestal. You do not have to be a resident of the Town of Vestal to join but should be able to carry a tune. For info, visit facebook.com/VestalCommunityChorus

Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor. Good will donation.  

FEBRUARY 13

Shrove Tuesday all you can eat Pancake Supper, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 117 Main St., Owego. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for ages six to 12, and children under five are free.

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

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Mardi Gras celebration, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, Main Street, Candor. Goodwill donation to benefit the Marklove Organ Restoration Project. 

Tioga County Finance / Legal Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

The Second Tioga County Legislature Regular Meeting of 2018, 12 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. 

Property Tax Exemption Seminar, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Free to the public, but registration is required. Call 687-4120, ext. 331 to RSVP.

FEBRUARY 14

Valentine Crafts at the Van Etten Library, 3 to 6 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Service, 7 p.m., St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor. 

Valentine’s Day Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Village Chapel, 28 Main St., Candor. Chicken, potato, veggies, salad, bread, dessert and drinks. Cost is $30 per couple, and the proceeds benefit Camp Electric. To reserve a seat, call Lynn at 744-2829 or Michele at 744-8022. 

Coburn Free Library Story Time, 10:15 to 11 a.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.

Trivia, 6 p.m., Nichols American Legion, Nichols. Grand Prize is $60. There will be a Chinese auction, gas cards, oil changes, food gift cards and movie passes. The cost is $5 per person, up to six people per team. All ages’ welcome.

Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Church of Christ, 3600 Country Club Rd., Endicott. Order ahead until 4 p.m. by calling 423-5996. To benefit the Conklin Raiders 18U Black Elite Travel Softball. 

Spread the Love with Jam Fitness, 90-minutes of non-stop Zumba, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 140 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal. To benefit the Broome County Humane Society. Call (607) 953-5267 or visit www.jamfitstudio.com/ to learn more.

FEBRUARY 15

Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Meeting, Community Awards and Silent Auction, 5:30 p.m. cocktails and 6:30 p.m. dinner with awards and silent auction to follow, Owego Treadway Inn and Banquet Center, Route 17C, Owego. Cost is $45 per person, and tables of ten can be reserved for $400. Reservations and payment are required by Feb. 8. For more info or reservations, call 687-2020. 

Candor Central School Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., H.S. Library Media Center, Candor. 

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 401, 263 Main St., Owego. Cost is $8. Hosted by the Post 401 Auxiliary.

FEBRUARY 16

VFW Friday Dinner Special: Lasagna with Garlic Bread, Soup and Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego.

Presentation on Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 2 to 3 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Free to the public but registration is required. Call 687-4120, ext. 331 to reserve your seat. 

Pints for Paws: Chinese Year of the Dog, 6 to 8 p.m., Lost Dog Cafe in the Violet Room, 222 Water St., Binghamton. Come see some adoptable pets from the Humane Society. Lost Dog will donate $1 from every pint of beer sold from the cafe or lounge to the Humane Society!  

FEBRUARY 17

McKendree Church Drive Thru Chicken BBQ, 224 Owego St., Candor. Cost is $10 per dinner and pre-sale tickets are available. Call 659-4906.

Vintage Toys & Trains Collectibles Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 1645, 177 Robinson St., Binghamton. Admission is $3 and ages under 12 are free with an adult. 

FEBRUARY 19

Vestal Community Chorus Open House for potential new members, 7 p.m., Vestal Senior Center, former Central Junior High School near Four Corners in Vestal. You do not have to be a resident of the Town of Vestal to join but should be able to carry a tune. For info, visit facebook.com/VestalCommunityChorus

Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., AV Sound, Tioga Pack & Ship, 18 W. Main St., Owego. To benefit Ross Corners Christian Academy. Orders can also be placed until 4 p.m. by calling 423-5996.  

FEBRUARY 20

Property Tax Exemption Seminar, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community Care Network of Nichols, 139 Roki Blvd., Nichols. Free to the public but registration is required. Call 687-4120, ext. 331 to RSVP.

FEBRUARY 21

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

Coburn Free Library Story Time, 10:15 to 11 a.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.

Candor Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. 

FEBRUARY 22

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

FEBRUARY 23

VFW Friday Dinner Special: Chicken Parmesan, side of Spaghetti, Soup and Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego.

Top Dog Team Trivia, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Trivia begins at 7 p.m., American Legion Post 1645, 177 Robinson St., Binghamton. First prize is $100, second prize is $50, and third prize is $25. There will also be 50/50 raffles, basket raffles and door prizes. Admission is $15 per person and includes a pasta dinner. There will be a cash bar available. Tickets can be purchased at The Humane Society, 167 Conklin Ave., Binghamton. For more info, call Kim at 724-3709, ext. 107 or email to kbroderick@bchumanesoc.com

Taste FLXpo, 5 to 8 p.m., Coring Community College Commons Building, Corning. Advance ticket price of $5 ends on Feb. 16, after that tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, visit TasteFLXpo.com

FEBRUARY 24

Annual OFA Sports Booster Dinner and Auction, 6 to 10 p.m., Owego Treadway Banquet and Conference Center. To attend this event, contact Darcy Wills at (607) 759-7003, or email to darcywills27@gmail.com no later than Friday, Feb. 16. The cost is $40 per person and includes dinner, bar and door prizes. Reservations and payment in full needs to be made by Feb. 16 to guarantee your seat. Tables of eight to ten are available. Please include all names for the reserved seats.

Homesteading Series: “Seed Swap”, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County, 56 Main St., Owego. Bring your own seeds and share with other gardeners. No seeds, no problem, they have plenty to share!

Literary Lego’s, 1 to 2 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.

Acrylic Painting Workshop, 1 to 2 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St. Owego. 

St. Baldrick’s Indoor Yard Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Candor High School, Candor. To donate items, drop them off at the high school on Friday, Feb. 23 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. For more info, call 972-4395, email to krstarkwe@gmail.com, or visit stbaldricks.org/events/candor2018

Vendor & Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Candor High School, 1 Academy St., Candor. Fundraiser for Candor’s Jr./Sr. Prom and Senior Class trip. For more info, call Katie at the school. 

Cabin Fever Reliever Soup and Sandwich Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flemingville Church Hall, 540 West Creek Rd., Owego. Free event!

FEBRUARY 25

Meat Lasagna or Vegetable Baked Ziti w/Anti Pasta Salad, Garlic Knots, Beverage and Dessert, 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., Ransom Steele Tavern, Main Street, Apalachin. Takeout available. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for ages four to 10, age three and under is free. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Library. For more info, call 625-3333. To benefit the Apalachin Library. 

Candor Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. 

MARCH 1

‘Armchair Tour’ of Italy, presentation by Pat Kane, 1 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. This program is free to the public, but reservations are required. Call the Department of Aging at (607) 687-4120, ext. 331 to reserve your spot. Light Italian fare and music will take place following the presentation.

MARCH 2

VFW Friday Dinner Special: Surf and Turf, Baked Potato, Vegetable, Soup and Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego.

MARCH 3

Chicken BBQ and Bake Sale, 11:30 a.m. until sold out, Metro’s Restaurant, Route 96, Owego. Tickets are $10; for pre sale tickets, call 786-9749 and leave a message. Unsold tickets will be available at the door. Hosted by Tioga Ridge Runners. Visit www.tiogaridgerunners.com to learn more.

MARCH 9

VFW Friday Dinner Special: Chicken Alfredo served over Penne Pasta, Steamed Broccoli, Soup and Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego.

MARCH 10

Homesteading Series: “Starting Your Home Apple Orchard”, 9 to 11 a.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County, 56 Main St., Owego. Cost is $5.

MARCH 16

VFW Friday Dinner Special: Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Vegetable, Soup and Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego.

MARCH 17

Homesteading Series: “Pruning Young Apple Trees (a hands-on, outdoor workshop)”, 9 to 11 a.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County, 56 Main St., Owego. Cost is $5.

MARCH 29

Is It Lyme, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Elmira Country Club, 1538 W. Church St., Elmira.  

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