What’s Happening for the week of April 1, 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, 181-183 Front St., Owego, N.Y. 13827, e-mail wpost@owegopennysaver.com or drop it off at our office. 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. 

MARCH 28 to APRIL 18

Learn ASL: Introduction to American Sign Language Class, four classes held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Inspire Community Center, 57 East Tioga St., Spencer. The cost is $35 for four sessions. Call 589-7688 for more information.

APRIL 1

Sunrise Service, 6:40 a.m. at the Trout Ponds Gazebo in Newark Valley. 

Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m., Newark Valley United Methodist Church, Newark Valley.

Son Rise Service “Just Come And See”, 6:30 a.m., Indian Girl Monument, Owego. For info, call Bob at 972-7625.

Easter Service, 10 a.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor. 

APRIL 2 & 3

AARP Driver Safety Class, Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guiles Blvd., Owego. Cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members; call 687-4120 to reserve your seat.

APRIL 3

Tioga County Health & Human Services Meeting, 8:30 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. 

Lego Club, 5 to 7 p.m., Candor Free Library, Bank Street, Candor. 

APRIL 4

Carantouan Greenway to host program on the Hellbender, cash bar from 6 to 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and a brief business meeting, Tomasso’s Restaurant, Waverly. The cost is $25 per person. RSVP at www.carantouangreenway.org/annualmeeting.html or call Jim at 742-8309 and leave a message. 

LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m., Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. 

Gary Williams reviewing “The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency” written by Chris Williams, 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church, next to the library on Main Street, Owego. 

APRIL 5

United Methodist Men, BROTHERS for the CROSS Breakfast Meeting, 1st Thursday of each month, 8 a.m., Blue Dolphin Restaurant. This is a Christian Men’s group to include all denominations in the Apalachin area. All are welcome. 

Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Village of Spencer Municipal Building, 41 North Main St. Proceeds used for chem-free after graduation party for S-VE class of 2018. 

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, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Personnel Conference Room, 56 Main St., Owego.

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

APRIL 6

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

Watts on Tap, 7 to 11 p.m., Owego VFW, 207 Main Street, Owego. 

Team Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Athens and Sheshequin, 112 North St., Athens. Cost is $5 per person; to benefit Bradford County Humane Society. For more info, call Mike at (570) 731-4447 or email pyhdrummajor@aol.com.

APRIL 7 to SEPTEMBER 4

WWI Exhibit, Sayre Historical Society 103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, Pa. 

APRIL 7

The Salt City Jazz Collective and Rick Pedro, 8 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, 42 Delphine St., Owego. Tickets are $25. For tickets, call 687-2130 or visit tiahwaga.com. 

‘A Peek in the Boxes’ Open House, Collection Storage, 2 to 4 p.m., Newark Valley Municipal Building, Rollie Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. Free and open to the public. Visit www.nvhistory.org.

Rummage and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Little Meadows United Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania Ave., Rte. 858, Little Meadows, Pa. Bag sale begins at 1 p.m., lunch available. Bake sale benefits youth campership fund. 

Busy Bird Springfest – A Full Day of Music and Fun! Doors open at 11 a.m., music begins at noon, Kalurah Shrine Temple, 625 Dickson St., Endicott. Food and refreshments will be available all day, and there will also be a cash bar and jammin’ area. Admission is $15, and there is no fee for ages 16 and under. For more info, visit busybirdbluegrass.com. 

The Humane Society’s Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 80, 76 Main St., Binghamton. Donations for the sale can be dropped off on Friday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion. No books, clothing or TVs. For more info, call Kim at 724-3709, ext. 107 or email to kbroderick@bhumanesoc.com. 

Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, 1 to 5 p.m., VFW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego. Fundraiser for student ambassador program through People to People International. 

Team Trivia and Karaoke with Grover, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego. 

Doodle with Zentangles in the Round Free Workshop, 2 p.m., Candor Free Library, Candor. To register, call the library at 659-7258.

APRIL 7 & 8

Whole Food Plant-Based Free Cooking Class – Part I & II, Saturday at 1 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Tioga County Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1088 Owego Rd., Candor. No pre-registration required.

APRIL 8

Candor St. Baldrick’s Shave-a-Thon, sign-in for the 5K run / walk begins at 8:30 a.m., the start time is 9:30 a.m., the Shave-a-Thon is from 1 to 4 p.m., Candor Elementary School, Candor. Register online at stbaldricks.org/events/candor2018. For more info, call Kelly at 972-4395 or email to krstarkwe@gmail.com.  

Paint with Sandy Class for ages nine and older, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Candor Free Library, Candor. To register, call the library at 659-7258.

Baked Ham Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Mason Lodge, 940 Montrose Tnpk., Owego. Cost is an $8 donation. 

APRIL 9

Riverside Cemetery Association-Apalachin meeting for lot owners and descendents, 6 p.m., Apalachin Library, Main Street, Apalachin. 

The Stepping Up “A Call to Courageous Manhood”, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Candor Congregational Church, 134 Main St., Candor. 

Tablet Talk, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Van Etten Library. Learn to use your device. 

APRIL 10

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

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

APRIL 11

Meredith Gallaro discussing “Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder” by Caroline Fraser, 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church, next to the library on Main Street, Owego. 

APRIL 12

Five Smoking Cessation Classes, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Family Medicine Conference Room, Guthrie Clinic, Sayre. Must attend all five sessions. To check eligibility or register, call Sue at (570) 887-3337. 

A Special Visit from Tanglewood Nature Center, 4 p.m., Van Etten Library. 

Talk by Holocaust Survivor to Honor Holocaust Memorial Day, 7 p.m., Temple Beth-El, 402 N. Tioga St., Ithaca. Free and open to the public. 

APRIL 13

VFW Friday Dinner Special: Chicken Parmesan, side of Spaghetti, Soup and Salad Bar, Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available. 

Team Trivia and Karaoke with Grover, 7:30 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego.

APRIL 14

Chicken BBQ Dinner, 11 a.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. Cost is $10 per dinner, with all proceeds going to the VFW Post 1371 Auxiliary. Tickets are on sale now at VFW Post 1371.

Folk Art Paper Series 1 “Paste Papers” with Sue Camin, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bement Billings Farmstead Museum, Route 38, Newark Valley. All materials will be provided. The cost is $25 for Newark Valley Historical Society members, and $30 for non-members. Register by March 28 by calling 642-5412. 

Tioga County Rural Ministry’s Spring Cleanup Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Sister Mary at 687-3021 to sign up and ensure a spot on the list. Deadline for signups is March 22. 

Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bag Sale at 1 p.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 701 W. Main St., Endicott. 

Monthly Meeting of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), 1 p.m., Faith Christian Fellowship Church, 27 Beach Rd., Apalachin. Potluck lunch followed by guest speaker Tom McEnteer on the Revolutionary War in Tioga County. The public is always welcome. For info, call 687-2358. 

38th Annual Children’s Fair: Things That Go, Bus Extravaganza! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., SUNY Broome Community College Student Center, Binghamton. Free family event. CHOW donations welcome.

APRIL 14 & 15

Whole Food Plant-based Free Cooking Class – Part II & III, Saturday at 1 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Tioga County Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1088 Owego Rd., Candor. No pre-registration required.

APRIL 15

Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, South Side Fire Station, Waits Road, Owego. Cost is $7 adults, $5 for ages five-12, under 5 Free.

Meat & Greet: Vendors Interested in Farmers Market, 2 to 3 p.m., Firehouse Family Eatery, 7 Mill St., Candor. 

APRIL 18

Author Jaimee Wriston Colbert of “Wild Things”, 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church, next to the library on Main Street, Owego. Author of six books, and is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at Binghamton University. 

Candor Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Bring proof of your residence in Candor. For more info, call 206-1060. 

LEGO Builders Challenge Club, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Van Etten Library. 

APRIL 19

2018 Guys & Gals Fashion Gala, 5:30 to 9 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 225 Water St., Binghamton. Food, cash bar, vendor shopping, live and silent auctions, raffles. The cost is $35 per person or $350 per table of ten. For tickets and more info, visit mothersandbabies.org/2018-guys-gals-fashion-gala/.

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

APRIL 20

Job Fair – Looking for Employers and Educators to Participate in Providing Career and Education Information for Juniors and Seniors, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Spencer-Van Etten High School, 16 Dartts Crossroad, Spencer. No cost to participate, to register call Robin at 795-5320 or email to rott@gsboces.org. 

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

Karaoke with Grover, 7:30 p.m., VFW, Main Street, Owego. 

APRIL 21

“It Was a Very Good Year” Tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Tony Sands, 7 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, 42 Delphine St., Owego. Tickets are $25, call 687-2130 or visit tiahwaga.com. 

Folk Art Paper Series 2 “Coptic Book Binding” with Laura Rowley, Bement Billings Farmstead Museum, Route 38, Newark Valley. All materials will be provided. The cost is $25 for Newark Valley Historical Society members and $30 for non-members. Register by April 4 by calling 642-5412. 

APRIL 21 & 22

Syracuse Gun Show, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Center of Progress Building, New York State Fairgrounds – Expo Center, Syracuse. Cost is $7 per person. 

APRIL 22

Paddle Party, preview from noon to 1 p.m., bidding starts at 1 p.m., Nichols American Legion Auxiliary Post 1624, 119 Dean St., Nichols. 

Fifth Annual Grilled Pork Chop Dinner, noon, Nichols American Legion, 119 Dean St., Nichols. Pre-sale tickets are $10 each and include two pork chops, salt potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce and a roll. The cost is $12 at the door. 

APRIL 23 & 24

AARP Driver Safety Class, 1 to 4 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guiles Blvd., Owego. Cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members; call 687-4120 to reserve your seat. 

APRIL 25

Ailsa Donnelley reviewing “My Family and Other Animals” by Gerald Durrell, 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church, next to the library on Main Street, Owego. 

APRIL 27

VFW Friday Dinner Special: Fish Fry, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego. Regular menu also available. 

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

APRIL 27, 28, 29

10th Annual Daffodil Daze, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 292 Candor Hill Rd., Candor. Free event. 

APRIL 28

Binghamton Pride Coalition Presents Twisted Broadway, 8 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, 42 Delphine St., Owego. Tickets are $25. Visit binghamtonpride.org or email to binghamtonpride607@gmail.com for more information. 

Walk to End Alzheimer’s, registration begins at 9 a.m. and the opening ceremony is at 10 a.m., followed by the walk that winds through campus, Binghamton University’s West Gym, Binghamton. 

Tioga County Rabies Clinic, 2 to 4 p.m., Hickories Park Road, Owego. A $10 donation per animal is requested, but not required. No animal will be turned away due to inability to pay. For more info, call 687-8565. Pre-registration is required, visit www.health.ny.gov/go2clinic/54.

Chicken & Biscuit Take-Out dinner, 3 to 6 p.m., 1st Congregational Church of W. Warren, 276 Wilson Rd., Warren Center, Rome, Pa. Cost is $8 per dinner, pre-orders requested by calling Carol at (570) 423-9617, or Lynn at (570) 247-2243 no later than April 22. 

Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Park Terrace Community United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin. Cost is $8 for ages 13 and older, $4 for ages three to 13, ages three and under are free. Family (immediate only) maximum is $30.

Chicken BBQ and Community Rummage Sale, begins at 8 a.m., BBQ begins at 11 a.m., Ransom Park, Route 17C, Tioga Center. Cost is $10 per dinner. Reserve a 10×10 space for free by calling 687-3173. Troop 36 can and bottle drive will also be taking place. 

Dusty Wayne and Mr. Pete Band, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW, Main Street, Owego. 

MAY 2

Candor Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Bring proof of your residence in Candor. For more info, call 206-1060. 

MAY 5

Folk Art Paper Series 3 “Nature Sketching” with Carrie Tornatore, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bement Billings Farmstead Museum, Route 38, Newark Valley. The cost is $40 for Newark Valley Historical Society members, and $45 for non-members. Register by April 18 by calling 642-5412. 

MAY 5 to 8

10th Annual Daffodil Daze, 5 to 7 p.m. on May 5, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 6-8, 292 Candor Hill Rd., Candor. Free event.

MAY 19

Antique, Classic, Custom Car / Truck Show with BBQ, Craft and Flea Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Port Crane Fire Co., Rte. 369 across from the State Park. Chicken BBQ begins at 11 a.m. For more information, email to gabethegear@aol.com or call Bob or Kathey regarding truck or car show registration at (607) 648-3262.

MAY 25 to 27

35th Annual Penny Country and Bluegrass Music Association’s Memorial Day Weekend Festival, 231 Ketchumville Rd., Berkshire and at the Busy Bird Festival grounds. Weekend tickets are $35, Friday is $10, Saturday is $20, Sunday is $10, and ages under 12 are free with an adult paid ticket. There is free rough camping with a weekend ticket. Entertainment will feature Laura Orshaw and the New Velvet Band, Mathews Family Tradition, Slewfoot, Gospel Way, The Young Brothers, Melanie and The Boys, Terry Patrick and The BusyBirds, Spare Parts, Doc Weismore and more!

JUNE 3

9th Annual Tri-Cities Drag Way Aircraft, Motorcycles, Show Cars and Trucks, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tri-Cities Airport, 351 Industrial Park Blvd., Endicott. For more event information, email to jmbgclubwb@stny.rr.com. You can also find Tri-City Drag-Way on Facebook.