What’s Happening for the week of October 28, 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. 

OCTOBER 28

American Legion Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Front Street, Owego. Made to order specials, ages under five are free.

Trunk or Treat, 1 to 3 p.m., Campville Fire Department Station 1, 6153 State Route 17C. 

Pork Chop BBQ, pick up dinners between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Candor EMS Garage, Candor. Cost is $10 per dinner and includes salt potatoes, baked beans, roll and cookie. 

Waterman Center Halloween Carnival Fundraiser, 1 to 3 p.m., 403 Hilton Rd., Apalachin. Free games, Trick or Treat Trail Hike, gourd painting, costume contest, food available for purchase and more. The cost is a $5 donation and ages under five are free. Call 625-2221 for details. 

OCTOBER 29

Boy Scout Troop 36 Trunk or Treat, 6 to 7 p.m., Tioga Central Middle School back parking lot.

A Special Meeting of the Owego Village Board will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hubbard Auditorium of the County Office Building located at 56 Main St. in Owego. The rezoning of the parcel on Southside Drive will be discussed and open for public comment.  

 OCTOBER 31

Halloween Candy Check and Treats, 6 to 8 p.m., Croton Hose Co. #3 Fire Station, 8 Talcott St., Owego. Cider, donuts, hot coffee and hot cocoa provided with fire and law enforcement personnel checking candy.

Trunk or Treat, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. 

Outdoor Halloween Fest, 6 to 8 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. All are welcome! 

Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution, noon, St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church parking lot, 110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Bring bags or boxes. For questions, call 796-6061. Owego Apalachin Family Reading partnership will be distributing free children’s books. 

Trunk N Treat, 5 to 7 p.m., First Baptist Owego parking lot, corner of Church and Main Streets, Owego. Goodies for all ages.

NOVEMBER 1

The Apalachin Lions Club will be hosting its 52nd Annual Senior Citizen dinner at Donoli’s Restaurant Banquet Room on Route 434, Apalachin from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This year they are again limiting invitations to residents of the Apalachin and Little Meadows communities. These are the areas where the Lions Club solicits its funds to serve the local community. If you are a senior citizen in Apalachin or Little Meadows and would like to attend, call Lion Donald Castellucci Jr. at (607) 687-0965. The event includes a traditional Thanksgiving meal and entertainment. 

Public Information Meeting for Deck Replacement Project, NY State Route (Exit 65), Town of Owego, 5:30 p.m., Owego Town Hall, 2354 Route 434, Apalachin. For questions, mail Region 9 Planning Office, 44 Hawley St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13901, call 721-8258 or email Susan.Pitely@dot.ny.gov. 

Brothers for the Cross Regular Breakfast Meeting, 8 a.m., Blue Dolphin Restaurant, Apalachin. A non-denominational Christian Men’s group; bring a friend and join them. 

NOVEMBER 2

Turkey and Ham Party, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., Vestal Elks Lodge, 2071 Vestal Parkway Vestal. A $10 admission includes light refreshments and draft beer (back bar only). To benefit the Elks National Foundation.

Dìa De Los Muertos – Day of the Dead Cultural Celebration, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Las Chicas Taqueria, 208 Front St., Owego. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door to benefit the Tioga Arts Council. Purchase tickets at the Tioga Arts Council or Las Chicas Taqueria. 

Top Dog Team Trivia, 6 to 9:30 p.m., American Legion Post 1645, 177 Robinson St., Binghamton. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. A cost of $15 per person includes salad, pasta dinner and desserts. 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. 

Stravinsky: A Soldier’s Tale Concert, 7:30 p.m., Rockwell Museum, 111 Cedar St., Corning. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a complimentary wine and cheese reception preceding the concert beginning at 6:45 p.m. To participate in the reception, tickets must be purchased by 5 p.m. the day before the concert. The cost is $30 for adults, and $10 kids and teens. For tickets, call 936-2873 or visit www.osfl.org/, or purchase them at the door. 

NOVEMBER 3

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

Country Roads Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Department Hall, Route 38, Newark Valley. Crafters and vendors are wanted. For more info, call Kat at 237-9477. Benefits the many financial needs of the Fireman’s Auxiliary and Community.

Monte Carlo Night, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is a $7 donation at the door. Proceeds benefit the VFW Post 1371 and Auxiliary, and Owego Hose Teams. 

Union-Endicott School Office Personnel Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jennie F. Snapp Middle School, 101 Loder Ave., Endicott. Over 75 crafters.

Nichols Cemetery Association Special Reorganizational Meeting, 9 a.m., Nichols Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Nichols. For more info, call William at 329-2585. 

NOVEMBER 3 & 4

Fall Book Bonanza, Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego. 

NOVEMBER 4

American Legion Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Front Street, Owego. Made to order specials, ages under five are free.

NOVEMBER 6

Election Day Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by the Tioga Center United Methodist Women, 3022 State Route 17C, Tioga Center. The menu includes vegetable beef or corn chowder soups, chicken or egg salad sandwiches and homemade pies. Eat in or take out.   

NOVEMBER 7

Becoming A Substitute Teacher Information Session, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Teacher Center of Broome County, WSKG Studios, 601 Gates Rd., Vestal.

Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, corner of Church and Main Street, Owego. 

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

NOVEMBER 8

Veterans’ Celebration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Open House with Soup Lunch, Lounsberry Food Pantry, Lounsberry United Methodist Church, 3586 E. River Rd., Nichols.

Golden Age Owego Luncheon Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Blue Dolphin, Route 434, Apalachin. Bring a friend.

NOVEMBER 8 & 9

Fall Fair, Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of The Redeemer, 201 S. Wilbur Ave., Sayre. Supper on Thursday at 4 p.m. and lunch on Friday at 11 a.m. 

NOVEMBER 9 and 10

Owego Faith, Farming and Food Forum, evening session is $5 per night, day session with lunch is $20. Pre-register by Nov. 5 to Marvin by calling 687-4053 or by email to twinbrookfarm@binghamtonwireless.com. The event will be held at the Cafetorium at Abide in the vine, 1277 Taylor Rd., Owego. 

NOVEMBER 10

Holiday Showcase in downtown Owego, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.owego.org to learn more.

Ross Corners Christian Academy is sponsoring its 6th annual Holiday Bazaar featuring over 50 local vendors selling gift items, crafts, decorative items, food items, refreshments, Thanksgiving Turkey drawings and more. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free of charge to attend. Ross Corners Christian Academy is located at 2101 Owego Rd. in Vestal.

Home for the Holidays Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. Crafters and Vendors needed. For info, call Kat at 237-9477. 

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Old Creamery, 263 W. River Rd., Nichols. The cost is $15 per table, for vendor applications or more information call 972-7041. 

Folk Art, Flintknapping Gatherings Workshop, 9 to 11 a.m., Bement-Billings Farmstead, Route 38, Newark Valley. No registration, but call Leslie for a seat at 642-5412. 

Holiday Photos with Hometown Heroes, family members from 10 a.m. to noon, pets from 1 to 3 p.m., Campville Fire Department Station 1, 6153 State Route 17C in Campville.

Nichols American Legion and Auxiliary Annual Turkey Party, 6 to 9 p.m., 119 Dean St., Nichols. A donation of $5 includes a turkey sandwich, beverage and snacks. 

Harvest Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Nichols United Methodist Church, 59 Main St., Nichols. The cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children, served in or take out. To benefit the parsonage repair fund. 

All American Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for veterans, and ages under 12 are $5. 

NOVEMBER 11

Salute to Veterans, 10 a.m., Tioga Center United Methodist Church, 3022 State Route 17C, Tioga Center. Veterans and active service men and women are invited to a worship service followed by a time of fellowship with light refreshments. 

American Legion Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Front Street, Owego. Made to order specials, ages under five are free.

Veterans Day Dinner, 4 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Station, Route 38, Newark Valley. For veterans of all Armed Forces and spouses of deceased veterans from Richford, Berkshire and Newark Valley. 

Veteran’s Day Open House, 2 to 5 p.m., Candor American Legion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. For all veterans and their families and community members. A snack buffet will be available. Hosted by the Unit 907 American Legion Auxiliary. 

NOVEMBER 12 

Veterans Day at the Newark Valley Food Pantry from 2 to 4 p.m., 70 S. Main St., Newark Valley.

NOVEMBER 13

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

NOVEMBER 14

New York Forest Owners Association Meeting, 7 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton. For more info, call Steve at 862-9152. 

The Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club, 7 p.m., Sayre High School cafeteria. Program by Bruce Oldfield, professor of geological science on earthquakes. Learn more at www.chehannarocks.com. 

Athens Senior Citizens Group luncheon meeting, noon, Airport Senior Community Center, Sayre. Complete Turkey Meal catered by Ted Clarks. Bring own table service and drink. Call Dick for reservations before Nov. 6 by calling (570) 888-3088.

Owego Christian Women’s Club “Accentuate The Positive” Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. The cost is $14 per person. For more info, call Donna at 785-0048, text 283-3926 or email donalady077@yahoo.com. 

NOVEMBER 16 and 17

Mystery Dinner Theatre presents “The Mild, Mild West”, 6 p.m., 261 Main St., Owego. The cost is $20 for the meal and dinner. For more information, call 687-2417. 

NOVEMBER 17

Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tioga Central High School, 27 Fifth Ave., Tioga Center. Have pictures taken with Santa. Vendor tables are still available, call Julie at 687-3511 or Linda at 642-8775. Hosted by Owego and Tioga / Nichols Area Lions Clubs. 

NOVEMBER 18

American Legion Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Front Street, Owego. Made to order specials, ages under five are free.

NOVEMBER 25

American Legion Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Front Street, Owego. Made to order specials, ages under five are free.

NOVEMBER 26

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

DECEMBER 1

Annual Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Elementary School. Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. 

DECEMBER 2

American Legion Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Front Street, Owego. Made to order specials, ages under five are free.

DECEMBER 7

Lights on the River, downtown Owego, 4 to 8 p.m. Visit www.owego.org to learn more.

Gene Hummel, 7 p.m., Nichols American Legion, 119 Dean St., Nichols. 

DECEMBER 9

American Legion Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Front Street, Owego. Made to order specials, ages under five are free.

DECEMBER 16

American Legion Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Front Street, Owego. Made to order specials, ages under five are free.

DECEMBER 19

Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Campville Fire Department Station 3, 1281 St. Rt. 38, Owego. 

DECEMBER 23

American Legion Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Front Street, Owego. Made to order specials, ages under five are free.

DECEMBER 30

American Legion Sunday Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Front Street, Owego. Made to order specials, ages under five are free.

MAY 4 & 5

2nd Annual Athens Arts4All, Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harlan Rowe Middle School, Athens. Free to the public, will be held both inside and outside of the middle school building.