What’s Happening for the week of June 24, 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. 

JUNE 24

22nd Annual Howard Elmer Hose Company Car Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sayre’s Riverfront Park. Antique and Classic Cars, Litchfield Fire Department Chicken and Rib BBQ, craft and food vendors, music by Larry Richards and the Spexxx Band. For more information, call Pat Cahill at (607) 857-1017. Rain date is Aug. 5.

JUNE 24 to JUNE 28

Shipwrecked – Rescued By Jesus Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Tioga Center Methodist Church, 3022 St. Rte. 17C, Tioga Center. Join them for supper at 5:30 p.m. For children entering first grade and older. Rescue Reef for teens – helping, leading, and learning. Call Carol Barnes at 687-4793 or email to carolb@htva.net.

JUNE 25

Paddling Outfitter to speak at next Ahwaga Canoe and Kayak Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. For more info, visit www.ackcny.org. 

JUNE 25 to JULY 20

Newark Valley Joint Summer Recreation Program, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Swim dates are June 28, July 3, July 5, July 10, July 12, and July 17. Donations of $30 per child, $70 per family, additional costs for field trips. Open to residents of Newark Valley, Berkshire and Richford, and for ages entering kindergarten and up. For more info, call Heidi-Lynne at 229-2462 or email nvsummerrec@gmail.com. 

JUNE 27

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off party, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten.

TCNN to Focus on Cultural Competency, noon to 1:45 p.m., Tioga Opportunities, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. All nonprofit leaders who serve Tioga County, N.Y. are welcome to attend. Lunch is available for $6 per person. RSVP by June 26 at noon to agf1@cornell.edu or call 687-4020. 

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.

Community Solar Presentation, 6 to 7:30 p.m., The Farmhouse Brewery, 17 Lake St., Owego. All who bring a recent NYSEG bill with them, $20 will be given to A New Hope Center. 

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

JUNE 29

Lourdes Mobile Mammography, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor. To schedule an appointment, call 798-5723; no need for a physician’s order. Are you without insurance? Call 778-3900, for financial assistance call 584-5522. 

Boo Club Meeting, 12:15 p.m., Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten.

Depot Friday Nights, Newark Valley, 6:30 p.m., music to feature Horseshoe Lounge Playboys.

JUNE 30

The Candor Community Chorus presents their Independence Day concert, “Imagine”, at 7 p.m. in the Candor High School Auditorium, Academy Street.

Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA’s Annual Membership meeting, 4 p.m. at the shelter located at 194 Shepard Rd. in Waverly. Call 565-2859 for more information.

JULY 1

Music Night with “Donne, Country Mystics”, 4 to 8 p.m., The Country Diner, 45 East Tioga St., Spencer. Free music, food available.

Garden Tractor Pull, 10 a.m., North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. Free admission, food will be available. 

Horse Pull, gates open at 8 a.m., starts at noon behind the Candor American Legion, Candor. There is a $7 entry fee (under 12 Free).

JULY 2 & 3

AARP Class, 1 to 4:15 p.m., Tioga Opportunities Senior Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For more info, call Erica at 687-4120.

JULY 4

Chcken BBQ, noon, East Berkshire United Methodist Church. Free will offering. 

JULY 5, 6, 7 and 8

Busy Bird Bluegrass Festival, 231 Ketchumville Rd., Berkshire. Lonesome River Band, Dave Adkins Band, Carolina Blue, and many more. At the gate full weekend is $60 and includes rough camping and dumping station; $15 by the day; $20 for Friday; $25 for Saturday; and $10 on Sunday. Ages 65 and older are $8 on Sunday and veterans are free – Sunday only. Children under 16 are free with a paid adult. Visit www.busybirdbluegrass.com for more information and directions. Contact Adam or Janice Gwardyak at (607) 642-8952 or (607) 227-1880 for advanced tickets, or email to ACJG06@frontiernet.net.

JULY 5

The Needhams, 7 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre,

Moms All Striving together, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Candor Congregational Church parsonage, 134 Man St., Candor. Meets the first Thursday of the month, childcare is provided. For more info, email to wheeler8386@yahoo.com or call Mary at 659-5067. 

Candor Farmers Market, every Thursday thru Sept. 13, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Candor. 

JULY 7 

Workshop with Mercia Stocking entitled “Ribbon Embroidery Corsage” will take place at the Bement Billings Farmstead in Newark Valley. Learn steps in this wearable, historic needle art form, and create a corsage. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All materials will be provided, and the cost is $25 for Newark Valley Historical Society members, and $30 for non-members. To register, call Leslie by June 20 at (607) 642-5412. There are scholarships available. 

Open Car Show, 4 to 8 p.m., Candor American Legion Pavilion, Carnival from 6 to 11 p.m., DJ: Havid Hurd, Bendher Band from 7 to 10 p.m., Softball field across the street. 

JULY 9 to 12

SVEC Soccer Camp 2018, Marx Soccer Fields, Spencer. Soccer Camp is for players age six to 18, full day is $90 and a half-day is $50 until June 15. There are discounts for siblings and teams. For questions, call Kathy at 227-2747 or email to ks60@cornell.edu. 

Will Stafford “Juggler Extraordinaire”, 10 a.m., Coburn Free Library, 261 Main St., Owego. 

JULY 12 to AUGUST 25

“Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Program, Thursday at 6 p.m., Friday at 10 a.m., and Saturday at 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 River Rd., Nichols. They have knit stitch for all ages every Thursday at 5 p.m. and their pre-teen book club the first and third Monday of every month at 6 p.m. For more info or to see the calendar, like them on Facebook or call 699-3835.

JULY 13 and 14

Get Your Flea Fix on and around Route 96 and 96B. Join your friends, local businesses, neighbors, and churches that will be having yard sales, flea markets, antiques, special offers, and handmade / craft items along Route 96 and 96B. This event starts near Turners Bridge in Owego, through Catatonk, Candor and to Spencer on Route 96, and into Willseyville on Route 96B. New this year is the surrounding roads and streets off 96 and 96B. For addresses and more information, visit www.facebook.com/groups/getyourfleafixonroute96 or contact Linda at fleafix96@gmail.com or call 972-1443. 

JULY 14

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride, ride begins at 11 a.m., Owego Free Academy, Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Register to ride between 8 and 10 a.m. on the day of ride. Ride ends at the American Legion in the Village of Hannibal, N.Y. For more info, call Harvey at (607) 898-3507 or (607) 229-8153. 

Owego Moose Bluegrass Fest and Chicken BBQ, noon to 9 p.m., 3 Goodrich Rd., Owego. Five Bluegrass Bands! The cost is $10 in advance at the Moose or call 687-3970, and $15 the day of the show. Kids under 12 are admitted free! Bring your lawn chairs. 

JULY 15

Cars in the Park, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hickories Park, Owego. Car registration closes at 1 p.m. and public admission is a donation. For more info, call Willy at 754-4167 or Doug at (570) 247-8082. All cars are welcome. Visit www.triplecitiesstreetrods.com.

Music Night with “Silver Eagle Band”, 4 to 8 p.m., The Country Diner, 45 East Tioga St., Spencer. Free music, food available.

Ice Cream Social, begins at noon, Nichols American Legion, 119 Dean St., Nichols. Free ice cream with assorted toppings. Many activities for the entire family. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs will be available.

JULY 18

Capt. Jack the Pirate, 10 a.m., Coburn Free Library, 261 Main St., Owego. 

JULY 21

Deluxe Pancake Breakfast Buffet, Bake Sale and Book Giveaway, 8 to 10 a.m., Flemingville United Methodist Church, 540 West Creek Rd. Free will offering, sponsored by Fairfield United Methodist Church. 

JULY 22

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Vickie Eggleston of Newark Valley, 1 p.m., West Creek Road House, 9518 W. Creek Rd., Berkshire. Raffle baskets and live music! To donate or help in any way, call or text Bobbijo at 227-7648, Kathy at 349-5344, or Tama at 227-7582. 

JULY 23 & 24

AARP Class, 1 to 4:15 p.m., Tioga Opportunities Senior Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For more info call Erica at 687-4120.

JULY 25

Animal Adventure, 11 a.m., Coburn Free Library, 261 Main St., Owego.

JULY 29

Music Night with “Rukus”, 4 to 8 p.m., The Country Diner, 45 East Tioga St., Spencer. Free music, food available.

AUGUST 1

Doug Rougeux’s “Bubblemania”, 10 a.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. 

AUGUST 12

Music Night with the “Mathews Family”, 4 to 8 p.m., The Country Diner, 45 East Tioga St., Spencer. Free music, food available.

AUGUST 18

Spaghetti Plate Dinner and Raffle, 11 a.m. Chenango Fire Company Station 1, 86 Castle Creek Rd., Binghamton. Cost is $10 per person, for advanced tickets call 251-3363 or 757-0461. Fill the bin! Bring a product or clothing item needed for Georgie’s Pods to fill the bins!

AUGUST 25

American Cancer Society Rally for a Cure with special guest “Next to Kin”. Registration is at 9:30 a.m., kickstands up at 11 a.m., Hickories Park, Owego. BBQ upon return. Cost is $15 per bike, $10 per rider, and $5 for just the meal. The concert is a $10 donation for non-riders. 

AUGUST 26

Music Night with “Country Jam”, 4 to 7 p.m., The Country Diner, 45 East Tioga St., Spencer. Free music, food available.

SEPTEMBER 9

Music Night with “Triple Play”, 4 to 8 p.m., The Country Diner, 45 East Tioga St., Spencer. Free music, food available.