What’s Happening for the week of Feb. 18, 2018

(What’s Happening)

 

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 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.  

VFW Auxiliary Post 1371 Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m., Main Street, Owego. 

Bipolar 1 and 2 Support Group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Haven of Rest Ministries, 62 North Ave., Owego. For more info, call Russ at 744-8528 or Pastor Bob at 972-7625. 

Line Dance Lessons, Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m., Punk’s Place, 21 Mill St., Candor. Cost is $5 per person. For more info, call 659-5714. 

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.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging, 9 Sheldon Guild Blvd., Owego. Supervision for your loved one is available on-site. Please register in advance if this service is needed. For info, call 687-4120, ext. 338 or 344. 

Greek Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Spencer Federated Church, 70 North Main St., Spencer. Free will donation, all proceeds go to the S-VE Food Cupboard. 

Susquehanna Valley Audubon Society public meeting, dish to pass supper at 6 p.m., program by Dan Rhodes, BCCD at 7:30 p.m., Page Manor Community Room, 502 Church St. in Athens. For more information, contact Inga Wells at (607) 425-7426.

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. 

Mobile Food Pantry Distribution, 10 to 11 a.m., VFW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego. Sponsored by Tioga County Rural Ministry, and in partnership with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.  Participants are asked to bring their own bags or boxes. For more information, call Alycia Anthony at (607) 687-3021. 

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

Lasagna Dinner, noon until gone, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Speedsville Parish House. Freewill donation. 

Meat Lasagna or Vegetable Baked Ziti with 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. 

FEBRUARY 26

A New Hope Center Volunteer Hotline Training, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with light dinner provided, 20 Church St., Owego. To pre-register and get details, call 687-6887, email to chriss@anewhopecenter.org (put volunteer in subject line), or Follow them on Facebook at A New Hope Center. 

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 2, 3 & 4

Legally Blonde: The Musical, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center, 42 Delphine St., Owego. General admission is $25; students with ID and seniors 60 and older are $20. For tickets, visit tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130. 

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.

Candor Coin Club Coin Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Moose Lodge, Route 17C West, Owego. Free admission. For dealer info, call Dave at 659-3949 or email to denicholsdavenichols@yahoo.com. 

MARCH 7

Tioga County Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Owego Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. For more info, call 687-8504. 

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.

Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., UHS Plaza, Route 434, Apalachin. To benefit Camp Ahwaga. 

MARCH 9, 10 & 11

Legally Blonde: The Musical, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center, 42 Delphine St., Owego. General admission is $25; students with ID and seniors 60 and older are $20. For tickets, visit tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130. 

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 11

Wine & Design: Paint it Forward, 2 to 4 p.m., Candor American Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. Cost is $40 per seat, and 25 percent of the proceeds will benefit Candor’s July Fourth Celebration. Reserve your seat in advance by visiting www.wineanddesign.com/Ithaca. 

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 16, 17 & 18

Legally Blonde: The Musical, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center, 42 Delphine St., Owego. General admission is $25; students with ID and seniors 60 and older are $20. For tickets, visit tiahwaga.com or call 687-2130. 

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.

Corned Beef or Ham and Cabbage Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Nichols American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 1624, 119 Dean St., Nichols. Tickets are $10, and presale tickets are encouraged. 

MARCH 29

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