What’s Happening for the week of Aug. 19, 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. 

AUGUST 19

ArtSplash with focus on Nature drawing, 1 p.m., Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. For all ages, children under 12 will need to be accompanied by an adult. There is a $5 fee to cover the materials. To register, call 659-7375. 

The Jim and Alice Boland Memorial Captain and Crew Golf Tournament, opens at 9 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m., Pheasant Hill Country Club, 2771 Waits Rd., Owego. For information, email OwegoGymnastics@stny.rr.com or call 687-2458.

Corn Roast and Chicken BBQ, noon to 2:30 p.m., Weltonville Fire Company, Weltonville. The cost is $10 per dinner.

Tioga County Crop Hunger Walk Recruiter’s Meeting, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Union Church, Owego. For questions, call 972-7338.

New England Style Contradance featuring Sprout, 4 to 7 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. General admission is $7, students and seniors 55 and older are $5, and there is a $15 family maximum. For more info, call Stu at 687-4034 or Dean at 654-3185. 

3rd Annual Ava’s Little Heroes Benefit, 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Animal Adventure Park, 85 Martin Hill Rd., Harpursville. Fun for the whole family, come dressed up as your favorite hero! 

Tioga County Historical Society Annual Meeting, 1 p.m., 110 Front St., Owego. For details, email museum@tiogahistory.org or call 687-2460. 

AUGUST 20

VFW Auxiliary Post 1371 Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m., 207 Main St., Owego. 

AUGUST 21

Threads Group, 6:30 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. 

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Department of Aging, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Supervision for your loved one is available on-site during the support group. Register in advance if this service is needed. For more information, call (607) 687-4120, ext. 315.

AUGUST 22

Dan the Snake Man, 6:30 p.m., Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. 

Lego Club, 10 a.m. to noon, Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. For questions, call 659-7258.

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. 

Alzheimer’s Association Program: Dementia Basics, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Berkshire Free Library, 12519 St. Rte. 38, Berkshire. Advanced registration is required at least five days before the program by calling 330-1647, ext. 100. If not registered you are still welcome but please call 800-272-3900 to confirm that the program is still scheduled.

Kids’ Crafts for all ages, 1 to 3 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.

Gadget Club for ages 10 and up, 5 to 7 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. 

AUGUST 22 & 23

AARP Driver Safety Class, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Community Center, Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. To register, call 687-4120. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. 

AUGUST 23

Stamping for Food, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Harmony United Methodist Church, 726 Rte. 221, Harford. Ready to hang framed 3D picture and greeting card. The cost is $25, with $10 going to Harmony Helping Hands Food Pantry. Refreshments and free raffle prizes. Call Sharon to pre-register at 299-0553, or Melinda at 844-4269. 

Candor Farmers Market, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Candor. For info, call Carol at 972-5138. 

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

Lego Club, 5 to 6 p.m. for ages kindergarten through third grade, 6 to 7 p.m. for grades 4 and up, Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Legos are provided.

AUGUST 24

Depot Friday Night with Jude and the Polka Jets, 7 p.m., Depot Street, Newark Valley. Admission is free and refreshments are available. Bring a lawn chair. For more info, email to nvhistory@stny.rr.com or call 642-9516.

Story Time and Toddler Time, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.

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. Motorcycle ride coordinated by La Familia Motorcycle Club.

History Under the Stars, 7 to 9 p.m., Sayre Historical Society, 103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre. For more info, visit sayrehistoricalsociety.org or find them on Facebook.

Chicken Parm Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lounsberry Community United Methodist Church, 3585 East River Rd., Nichols. Cost is $10 per person.

Annual Ed Martin Memorial Clambake, 1 to 5 p.m., VFW Post 1371 and Auxiliary, 207 Main St., Owego. Cost is $20 per ticket, $4 per dozen clams purchased at event. Tickets available until Aug. 17. Includes beer, wine and soda, shrimp, steak sandwiches, sausages with peppers and onions, salt potatoes, corn on the cob and salads. Reserve tickets by calling Julie at 327-0113 or Linda at 206-5512; or drop off or mail a check to VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St. Owego, N.Y. 13827.

Family Story Time and Block Party, 10 a.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.

Tim Neild’s Life of Service Benefit, noon to 6 p.m., Candor Fire Company Hall, 74 Owego Rd., Candor. 

AUGUST 26

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

Community Dance, 4 to 8 p.m., Cha Cha Lesson at 4 p.m., Open Dancing at 5 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. Cost is $5 per person. 

Richford Jamboree, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Rawley Park, Richford. Music, food, raffles, 50/50. Cost is $2 per person, or one non-perishable food item. 

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.

AUGUST 27

Newark Valley Central School Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office at the High School, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley. 

AUGUST 28

Eating Heart Healthy program, 1 to 2 p.m., Community & Fitness Center, 57 East Tioga St., Spencer. Free program, but registration is required. Call 687-4120, ext. 331. 

Rock Gardening: The Beauty and the Basics, 5:30 p.m., Sayre Public Library, 122 S. Elmer Ave., Sayre. 

AUGUST 29

Mobile Food Pantry, noon, St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church parking lot, 110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Bring your own bags or boxes. For questions, call 796-6061. 

Lego Club, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. For more info, call 659-7258. 

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. 

AUGUST 30

Candlelight Vigil to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Courthouse Square Gazebo, Owego. For information, call 223-4066 or email tiogacountyasap@gmail.com

Tioga County Rabies Clinic, 6 to 8 p.m., Berkshire Fire Station, 12515 St. Rte. 38, Berkshire. Cost is a $10 donation per animal, but not required. Pre-registration sign-up is required. Go to www.health.ny.gov/go2clinic/54 or call 687-8565. 

Candor Farmers Market, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Candor. For info, call Carol at 972-5138. 

AUGUST 31

2018 Soldier’s Wish Jamboree, 5 to 10 p.m., Endwell Greens, 3675 Sally Piper Rd., Endwell. Admission is $25 for adults, $15 for ages six to 12; ages up to five are free. Activities include music, raffles, vendors, a car cruise-in and corn hole tournament, and a cash bar. For tickets and information, call Marty at 724-7119 and leave a message, call 341-5086 or email dibb55@gmail.com. Cash or check only. Tickets are advance sale only.

Depot Friday Night with Greg Neff, 7 p.m., Depot Street, Newark Valley. Admission is free and refreshments are available. Bring a lawn chair. For more information, email to nvhistory@stny.rr.com or call 642-9516.

SEPTEMBER 1

Kayla’s Wheelchair Van Benefit, noon to 6 p.m., Marvin Park, Owego. Ziti Dinner with side salad and dinner roll. Cost is $10 per person, children five and under are free. Live Music, 50/50 raffle; bake sale, silent auction and more! 

SEPTEMBER 3

Nichols Old Home Day, parade at 10 a.m., park entertainment from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kirby Park, Nichols. Bounce house, inflatable slide and the zoo mobile have been added this year.

SEPTEMBER 4

Tuesday Morning Story Hour, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., Candor Free Library, Bank Street, Candor. For questions, call 659-7258. 

SEPTEMBER 5

Write Now Writer’s Group, 10 a.m., back table at the Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. For info, call 659-7661 or email carolhenry@frontiernet.net.

Lego Club, 10 a.m. to noon., Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. For questions, call 659-7258.

SEPTEMBER 6

Candor Farmers Market, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Candor. For info, call Carol at 972-5138. 

SEPTEMBER 7

Depot Friday Night with Daphne Braden, 7 p.m., Depot Street, Newark Valley. Admission is free and refreshments are available. Bring a lawn chair. For more information, email to nvhistory@stny.rr.com or call 642-9516.

The Valley Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 1536 Banquet Room, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre. All are welcome (18 and older) Small per person fee. Beverages and snacks provided, no alcohol permitted. Bring a dish to pass; for info, call 888-0145 or 888-0040. 

SEPTEMBER 7 & 8

North Barton Grange 6th Annual Bluegrass Festival, Friday from 1 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., 1363 Ellis Creek Rd, Barton. The cost is $25 in advance for the weekend, or $15 in advance for Saturday only by Aug. 27. On or after Aug. 28 it is $30 for the weekend, $20 for Saturday only, and $12.50 for Friday only. Ages 16 and under are free with a paying adult. For info, call Beverly at 687-1678 or 425-1578. 

SEPTEMBER 8

Open Hearth Cooking Class, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bement Billings Homestead, 9241 Rte. 38, Newark Valley. All materials are provided and the cost is $50 for non-members and $45 for members. Register by Aug. 22. For more information, visit nvhistory.org or call Leslie at 642-5412.

SEPTEMBER 9

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

SEPTEMBER 15

3rd Annual Equine Poker Run, Chicken BBQ and Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Shaman’s Hill Farm, 600 Eiklor Hill Rd., Candor. Participants are $25, which includes a free chicken BBQ; $10 for the chicken BBQ for non-participants. For tickets or questions, call Danielle at 205-0902 or 240-1921. All proceeds go to support local Veteran Programs. 

Monthly Meeting of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), 11:30 a.m., Faith Christian Fellowship Church, 27 Beach Rd., Apalachin. Potluck lunch followed by program: “History of the Purple Heart”. For info, call 687-2358. The  public is always welcome!

SEPTEMBER 16

Olde Time Cruise-In and Family Day, 9 a.m., Warren Township Community Center, Warren Center, Pa. Free admission and no entry fee! There will be a chicken barbecue, live music with Andy Boardman, and crafts and vendors. All proceeds to benefit Blake and Connor Jennings, born three months premature and battling multiple complications. For information, call (570) 395-3221 or email to wcpacruisin@yahoo.com. 

SEPTEMBER 22

Owego United Methodist Church Auction, 6 p.m., 261 Main St., Owego. Live auction, silent auctions and Chinese auctions. For more info, call 687-2417. 

SEPTEMBER 23

Benefit for Matt Luhrs, 12 to 4 p.m., Endwell Greens, 3675 Sally Piper Rd., Endwell. Cost is $75 per golfer, $300 per team. Payment required by Aug. 24. To register call Justin at 761-5295 or Greg at 644-8447. Entertainment by DJ Toby, dinner, raffles, 50/50, and more. Cost is $20 for adults, ages under 10 are free. Call Amy at 761-3614 for tickets, or email Amybattista6@gmail.com. 

SEPTEMBER 24

Newark Valley Central School Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office at the High School, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley. 

OCTOBER 6

Sarah’s Cause for Paws: In Memory of Sarah Jayne Orton, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hickories Park, Owego. Sign up and help fundraise at sarahscauseforpaws.org, for more info, visit sarahjayneorton.com. 

OCTOBER 7

New item collection for Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan’s Purse), Haven of Rest, 62 North Ave., Owego. Items donated in excess of filling 50 boxes will be used for Community Outreach. 

OCTOBER 21

New item collection for Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan’s Purse), Haven of Rest, 62 North Ave., Owego. Items donated in excess of filling 50 boxes will be used for Community Outreach. 

NOVEMBER 3

Community Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child, Haven of Rest, 62 North Ave., Owego. Call 972-7625 for more information. 

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