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

APRIL 7 to SEPTEMBER 4

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

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. 

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 1 p.m. until gone, Berkshire Fire Department, Berkshire. The cost is $8 for adults, and $5 for ages five to 13. Bake sale and basket raffles to benefit NTYL-Newark Valley Youth Baseball. 

APRIL 23

Ahwaga Canoe and Kayak Club talk to highlight the value of local rivers, 7 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. For more info, visit www.ackcny.org. 

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 24

Presentation on Veterans’ Services, 1 to 2 p.m., Community & Fitness Center, 57 E. Tioga St., Spencer. Free program but registration is required. Call 687-4120, ext. 331 to reserve your seat. 

Democratic Women of Broome County 13th Annual Chili-Fest, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Endwell Fire Station, 3508 Country Club Rd., Endwell. Cost is $10 per ticket. To support DWBC Scholarship Fund. 

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. 

CASA-Trinity and The Berkshire Free Library present “Shawna has a Secret”, 6:30 p.m., Berkshire Community Hall, Jewett Hill Road, Berkshire. To register for this event, call 657-4418. 

Candor Historical Society presentation by Tom McEnteer, 7 p.m., Candor Fire Hall. Will feature a slide show of Tioga County communities around the turn of the 20th century.

Baby Basics for Families with Young Children, 11 a.m., Waverly Family Resource Center, 460 Broad St., Waverly. For info, call Joan at 565-2374. 

APRIL 26

Owego Rotary Membership Open House, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Owego Treadway Banquet & Conference Center Lounge, 1100 St. Rte. 17C, Owego. For more info, visit www.owegorotary.org. 

APRIL 26 & 27

Short and Sweet: Mini plays on Family, Friends and Love from Welcome to the Moon and Marcus Is Walking, 7:30 p.m., SUNY Broome, Angelo Zuccolo Little Theatre in the Student Center. 

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

Rummage Sale, Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday Bag Sale from 9 a.m. to noon, Lounsberry Community United Methodist Church, 3586 East River Rd., Nichols. 

Bake and Rummage Sale, Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harmony United Methodist Church, 726 Rte. 221, Harford. Accepting good, clean items (no toys accepted) on April 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. and on April 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. 

APRIL 27, 28 and 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 and Biscuit takeout 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. 

Swiss Steak Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. or until gone, North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. Cost is $10 for adults, $7 for ages five to 12, and age four and under are free. Proceeds benefit the Bluegrass Festival. 

Tioga / Nichols Area Lions Club Chinese Auction, doors open 6 p.m., drawing begins at 7 p.m., Nichols Fire Station, Nichols. Envelopes with 25 chips for $2 can be purchased. 

Fantastic Ekphrastic Children’s Workshop, 1 p.m., Tioga Arts Council, 179 Front St., Owego. Free workshop, but donations are appreciated. 

Movie Night, 6:30 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego. Soda, water, popcorn provided. For movie title info, call 687-2417. 

APRIL 30

Paws & Panels Party, The Broome County Humane Society, 167 Conklin Ave., Binghamton. Bring your utility bill and receive a nail trim for $5, ETM will donate $20 to the Humane Society for each electric bill they receive. For info, visit www.bchumanesoc.com or call 724-3709, ext. 107. 

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. 

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

MAY 3

Smokey Legend BBQ, 3 to 7 p.m., Tractor Supply, Vestal. Pulled pork sandwich $6.50, meal $10.50. Sliced chicken breast sandwich $6.60, meal $10.50. Beef brisket sandwich $7.50, meal $11.50. Meal comes with two sides. Ten percent of the sales will be donated to the Broome-Tioga Relay for Life. 

National Day of Prayer, 7 p.m., Candor Fire Hall, Route 96, Candor. Everyone welcome! 

MAY 3 & 4

White Elephant & Rummage Sale, Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego. Friday all day Bag Sale until 3 p.m., $3 and $6 bags. 

Rummage Sale, Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Presbyterian Church, North Avenue, Owego. 

MAY 4

Borderline Brass Concert and Covered Dish Dinner, dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m., Whittemore Hill United Methodist Church, corner of Whittemore Hill Road and Teeter Road, Owego. For info, call 785-5761 and leave a message. 

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. 

Patsy Cline Tribute Show featuring Penny Eckman, 7 to 9 p.m., Sayre VFW, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door the night of the show. To purchase tickets, call (570) 247-7410. 

Chicken BBQ, 10 a.m. until sold out, First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City, 2 Main St., Johnson City. Cost is $6 per half and $8 for dinners. 

Fantastic Ekphrastic Part 2 Children’s Workshop, 1 p.m., Tioga Arts Council, 179 Front St., Owego. Email tiogaartscouncil@gamil.com to reserve your seat. Free workshop, but donations are appreciated. 

1st Annual Candor Daffodil Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Candor Ball Field, Route 96, Candor. 

Annual Meeting of the Richford Highland Cemetery Association, 6:30 p.m., Richford Community Building, Richford. Purpose of meeting is to elect officers, trustees and transact cemetery business. 

Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., OFD Training Center, McMaster Street, Owego. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for ages 12 and under. 

Chili Cook-Off, 6 to 8 p.m., The Loom, 439 Waverly St., Waverly. Sponsored by the Tioga County Democratic Committee. For info, call 699-7420. 

Spring Supper, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Richford Congregational Church, Richford. 

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.

Chicken BBQ, Bake Sale and Garage Sale; sales begin at 9 a.m., BBQ begins at 11:30 a.m. until sold out, Tracy Creek Memorial Church, corner of Knights Road and Tracy Creek Road, Vestal. To order a Chicken BBQ dinner with sides, call 754-3782 for a reservation. Walk-ins are welcome. 

MAY 6

Mother’s Day Family Tea, 1 to 3 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, corner of Front and Church Street, Owego. Cost is $10 per person, ages five and under are free. For reservations, call Diane at 972-9779 or Jane at 761-9196 by May 4. 

Free Bowling, Pizza and Soda for School Age Children, 1 to 5 p.m., Owego Bowl, 1404 Taylor Rd., Owego. Sponsored by Owego Bowl, VFW Post 1371 and its Auxiliary.

MAY 8

Tioga County Health and 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. 

MAY 10

Candor American Legion Auxiliary Unit 907 Annual Election of Officers, 7:30 p.m., Candor Legion. All paid members are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

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 & 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. 

Guthrie to host free Community Nutrition Class, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Patterson Auditorium on Guthrie’s campus in Sayre, Pa. Call (570) 887-4663 to reserve a seat. 

MAY 11 & 12

Annual Spring Rummage and Bake Sale, Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. 

MAY 12

Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Newark Valley, 63 S. Main St., Newark Valley. Full dinner is $8 pre-sale and $8.50 on the day of the BBQ. Half Chicken is $5.50 pre-sale and $6 on the day of the BBQ. For pre-sales, contact a church member. 

Extreme Raptors Show Aerial Extravaganza, 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., Waterman Center, 403 Hilton Rd., Apalachin. Cost is $13 for members and $15 for non-members, ages six to 12 are half price, under five are free. For more info, visit watermancenter.org/upcoming-events. 

Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting, 1 p.m., 949 Shirley Road, Newark Valley. Program on “Caroline Harrison, wife of President Benjamin Harrison and 1st president of DAR”. For info, call 687-2358. 

Tioga County Boys and Girls Club Annual Bids for Kids Dinner and Auction, 5:30 to 11 p.m., Treadway Conference Center, Route 17C, Owego. Cost is $75 per person or $150 a pair. There will be a live and silent auction, DJ, balloon pop, and much more. Meal choice is chicken, steak or salmon. Call 687-0690 for more information or to reserve a seat.

MAY 15

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

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

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.

Chicken BBQ, Craft and Flea Market, 11 a.m. until sold out, Port Crane Fire Co., Route 369 across from State Park. 

MAY 24

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

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!

MAY 26

“Pound the Ground for Ultrasound” 5th Annual Race, 8 a.m. 10K Trail Run, 9:30 a.m. 5K Trail Run, 10:15 a.m. Kiddie Fun run, Riverfront Park, Sayre, Pa. Register online at www.runsignup.com. Cost is $25 for the 10K, $25 for the 5K, and $40 for both events. 

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.