What’s Happening for the week of March 17, 2019

What’s Happening – send dated church, school, social or non-profit event information (50 words or less) to the Owego Pennysaver, Attention: 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.

FEBRUARY 25 to MARCH 25

America’s Boating Course, five Monday nights, 7 to 9 p.m., Johnson City High School, 666 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City. The cost is $45 per person. For more info and to register, visit www.susquenango.org or call Les at 797-7391. 

MARCH 15, 16 and 17

Ti-Ahwaga Community Players present Plaza Suite, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., 42 Delphine St., Owego. For tickets, call 687-2130 or visit www.tiahwaga.com

MARCH 16

St. Patrick’s Day Dish to Pass Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Wilawana Community Hall, Sayre. Bring a dish to pass and own table service. Entertainment will be Dan Earl and Russ Keene. 

MARCH 16 and 17

Candor High School presents Seussical The Musical, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Candor High School Auditorium, Candor. General Admission cost is $7. 

MARCH 17

Tioga County Contradance presents its “Rooty Toot Hullabaloo” from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be live music, and beginners are welcome. This is a fundraiser to support 2019 Contradance programs. Donations will be accepted. The event will take place at the Countryside Community Center located at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego. Contact Dean at (607) 654-3185 or Aleta by email to wynnyarrow@gmail.com.

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

Finger Lakes Finns Potluck Luncheon and Annual Finnish Trivia Quiz Show, 1 p.m., Newfield Fire Hall, 77 Main St., Newfield. Finnish-related prizes for top three teams.

Art Splash! Exploring Abstract Art, 1 to 3 p.m., Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor.

Corned Beef or Ham and Cabbage Dinner, noon to 2 p.m., Nichols American Legion, 119 Dean St., Nichols. Eat in or take out. Pre sale tickets are encouraged. Call 699-7994. 

Candor Community Chorus Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Candor Elementary School Choral Room, 1 Academy St., Candor. 

MARCH 18

Spiritual Book Discussion, 7 p.m., Newark Valley United Church of Christ, Newark Valley. 

VFW Auxiliary Post 1371 Monthly Meeting, 1 p.m., 207 Main St., Owego. 

MARCH 19

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30 to 3 p.m., 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego. Hosted by Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Department of Aging. 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.

Tech Tuesday Program at Coburn Free Library, 1 to 2 p.m., Main Street, Owego. One-on-one assistance for technology queries. Come and go. 

Free Build Program, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens. They provide all building materials including magnatiles, legos, k’nex and more. Threads Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens. 

Susquehanna Valley Audubon Meeting, 7 p.m., Athens Wesleyan Church in Sayre. Dan Rhodes, education coordinator from the Bradford County Conservation District will present a program on the Spotted Lanternfly. Preceding the program, at 6 p.m., the club will hold its traditional bring a dish to pass supper. Meetings are free and open to the public. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. The club will provide coffee and tea. For more information, contact Inga Wells at (607) 425-7426. 

MARCH 20

The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors will meet at 9 a.m. at 183 Corporate Dr. in Owego. For more information, call (607) 687-3553 or email to Palmerm@co.tioga.ny.us

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

Storytime at Coburn Free Library, 10:15 a.m., Main Street, Owego. All ages are welcome! 

Lego Challenge Club, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten. This month’s challenge: Marble Mazes!

Social Gaming Club, 6:30 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens. 

STEAM Night, 6:30 p.m., Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. Brought to you by Tappan-Spaulding Library and Tioga County 4-H.

MARCH 21

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

Louisa May Alcott Talk, 6:30 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens.

Lego Club at Coburn Free Library, 6:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego. Chain reaction challenge, Lego’s and dominos.  

MARCH 22

VFW Friday Night Special: Prime Rib, vegetable, soup and salad bar, Main Street, Owego. Regular menu is also available. 

Community Family Night, 6 to 8 p.m., Harmony United Methodist Church, Harford. Enjoy a meal, games, fun activities, bible story, music and good fellowship.

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

Guthrie Indoor Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. The market is open to the general public and features a variety of local venders offering fresh produce, bakery items, soaps and more.

MARCH 23

Monte Carlo Casino Night, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. Games include Blackjack, big Six Wheel; Beat the Dealer and Turkey/Ham Wheel. A $7 donation at the door includes food and drink. Must be 21 or over.

Pink Elk “Disco Party” Benefit, 7 to 11 p.m., Vestal Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #2508, 2071 Vestal Pkwy. West, Vestal. There will be raffle baskets, 50/50 raffles, finger food, and a cash bar. A $10 donation will benefit Traci’s Hope and the Vestal Elk’s Veterans Committee. Prizes will be awarded for the best 70’s costume.

Blue Velvet Big Band Dance, 7 to10 p.m., Polish Community Center, 347 Prospect St., Binghamton. The cost is $10 per person and $8 for SUNY students. Find the Blue Velvet Big Band on Facebook for more information.

OFA Post Prom Italian Dinner Fundraiser, 5 to 8 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, Front Street, Owego. Food provided by Olive Garden, Vestal. The cost is $10 per person. Advanced tickets are available at The Owego Pennysaver and The Owego Pharmacy. 

Acrylic Art Program at Coburn Free Library, 1 p.m., Main Street, Owego. Registration is required. 

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Athens United Methodist Church. The menu includes chicken and gravy over a homemade biscuit, mashed potato, mixed vegetables, creamy coleslaw, a roll, and homemade dessert. Adults are $10, children six to 12 are $5, and children under age five are free. Both sit-down and take-out are available. For more information, call (570) 888-2241.

MARCH 23 and 24

Che-Hanna 50th Anniversary Rock and Mineral Show, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wysox Volunteer Fire Company Social Hall, Wysox. The cost is $3 per person, $1 for students, and under age eight are free. For more info, visit www.chehannarocks.com or call Bob at (570) 928-9238. 

Maple Weekend all you can eat Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m. both days, Speedsville Fire Station. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Carryout is available. Pure maple syrup provided by SweeTrees Maple Products.

MARCH 24

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

Zentangles with Fran, 2 p.m., Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. Call 659-7258 to register. 

Dedication of the Marklove Historical Organ, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor. 

Apalachin United Methodist Church Welcomes Bishop Webb of the Upper New York Conference, 11 a.m. service followed by coffee hour. There will be no service at Whittmore Hill at 9 a.m. and area churches are welcome. The church is located at 303 Pennsylvania Ave. in Apalachin.

Let In The Light! A concert to celebrate spring music for violin, flute, organ and piano, 3 p.m., Church of the Redeemer, 201 South Wilbur St., Sayre. 

MARCH 25

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

MARCH 26

Tech Tuesday Program at the Coburn Free Library, 1 to 2 p.m., Main Street, Owego. One-on-one assistance for technology queries. Come and go. 

MARCH 27

Storytime at the Coburn Free Library, 10:15 a.m., Main Street, Owego. All ages are welcome! 

MARCH 29

2nd Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran’s Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Owego VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. Open to all veterans, their families and all those wanting to thank and pay honor to our Vietnam Veterans. For more information, call John or Mike at 687-8228. 

VFW Friday Dinner Special: Pork Chops, Baked Sweet Potato, Baked Beans, Soup and Salad Bar, Main Street, Owego. Regular menu is also available. 

Van Etten Library Book Club “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles, 12:15 p.m., 83 Main St., Van Etten. 

MARCH 30

Hamley’s Maple – Demonstrations – Serving Pancakes and more for a donation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 72 Frost Hollow Rd., Barton.

Berkshire SAPpening, Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Berkshire Fire Station; Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Berkshire Community Hall; Family Crafts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Berkshire Free Library; Maple Open Sugarhouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 761 Glen Rd., Berkshire. For an application and information for the Sap Run/Walk, visit www.northerntiogachamber.org

CYA Fundraiser for Baseball and Softball, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Candor Fire Hall, 74 Owego Rd., Candor. Bake sale, basket raffle, vendors and 50/50 raffle. 

MARCH 31

Candor St. Baldrick’s Event and 5K Run/Walk, sign up at 8:30 a.m., Candor Elementary School, Academy Street, Candor. The 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. To preregister and guarantee an event t-shirt, visit www.stbaldricks.org/event/Candor2019. Registration fee is $15 without a shirt, and $25 with a shirt. 

Chili Dinner Cook-off, noon to 2 p.m., Newark Valley United Church of Christ, Newark Valley. They are welcoming entries.

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

Adult Painting Class, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. A $10 fee covers canvases, and donations are requested to help cover the cost of paints. To register, call 659-7258. 

Pins for Pets, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Owego Bowl, Taylor Road, Owego. Cost is a donation of $20 per bowler and $5 per non-bowler. Includes two hours of unlimited bowling and shoe rental, pizza, basket raffles and a 50-50 drawing. To register, email donna@strahavenspca.com or message Stray Haven on Facebook. 

APRIL 2 to MAY 7

Boat Handling, five Monday nights, 7 to 9 p.m., Johnson City High School, 666 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City. The cost is $120 for members and $60 for USPS members. For more info and to register, visit www.susquenango.org or call Les at 797-7391. 

APRIL 3

Birds of Iceland to be Topic of Carantouan Greenway Dinner Meeting, cash bar from 6 to 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and a brief business meeting, program beginning at 7:30 p.m., Tomasso’s Restaurant, Waverly. The cost is $25 per person, to register visit carantouangreenway.org or call Jim at 742-8309 and leave a message. 

Outdoor Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bostwick Antique Mall, 1121 Owego Rd., Candor. 

APRIL 4 and 5

Tioga Arts Council Artfully Squared Exhibition, Members only 1st Dibs Event is Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m., the reception is Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit tiogaartscouncil.org

APRIL 4

Outdoor Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bostwick Antique Mall, 1121 Owego Rd., Candor. Free set up for vendors. For info, call Charles at 765-2983. 

APRIL 5

Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 to 6 p.m., UHS Plaza, Route 434, Apalachin. Portion of the proceeds benefit Camp Ahwaga, a summer and recreations camp serving children with disabilities in Tioga County. 

Open House, 5 to 7 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. The community is invited, refreshments will be available at the bar. 

APRIL 6

Rummage and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Little Meadows United Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania Ave., Little Meadows. Bag sale begins at 1 p.m., lunch available. 

Newark Valley Historical Society Collections Open House, 2 to 4 p.m., Rollie Noble Room, Newark Valley Municipal Building, Park Street, Newark Valley. Free event, and all are invited. 

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

Nichols American Legion and Auxiliary Annual Ham Party, 6 to 9 p.m., 119 Dean St., Nichols. A donation of $5 includes a ham sandwich, beverage, and snacks. There will be raffles, games of chance, a pie table, and door prizes. For more information, call 699-7994.

Spring Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. If you are looking to purge your clutter, you may purchase a space for $20 each. You may bring your own table or use one of theirs at no extra cost. To reserve your spot or for more information, call Jane at (607) 761-9196. All proceeds will benefit the Lodge Capital Reserve Fund.

APRIL 7

Ham and Cheese Shoot: Trap, 5-Stand, Lucky X, Signup at 8 a.m., Shooting at 9 a.m., Greene Rod and Gun Club, Foster Hill Rd., Greene. Prizes: Hams – Cuba Cheese. For information, call 669-4556. 

APRIL 8

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

APRIL 10

Community Hymn Sing, 7 to 8 p.m., Harmony United Methodist Church, 726 Rte. 221, Harford. For all ages, refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome. 

APRIL 12

Food Pantry for Harford, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Harmony United Methodist Church, 726 Rte. 221, Harford.

APRIL 13 and 14

Folk Art Crazy Quilt Sampler Workshop, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., Bement Billings Farmstead Museum, 9421 St. Rte. 38, Newark Valley. Materials provided. The cost is $30 for Newark Valley Historical Society members and $35 for non-members. Register by April 3 by calling Leslie at 427-8373.

APRIL 14

Easter Egg Hunt Egg-Stravaganza, 2 p.m., Park Terrace Community United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.   

APRIL 17

The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors will meet at 9 a.m. at 183 Corporate Dr. in Owego. For more information, call (607) 687-3553 or email to Palmerm@co.tioga.ny.us

APRIL 22

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

APRIL 23

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Noble Room, Municipal Building, Newark Valley. No cost for the first two employees of a Tioga County Chamber of Commerce member, $25 for additional employee and non-members. Registration is limited to 10 people. To reserve your spot, call 687-2020 or visit www.tiogachamber.com.  

APRIL 26, 27 and 28

Quilt Show hosted by the Piecemakers of Elmira, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., National Soaring Museum, 51 Soaring Hill Dr., Harris Hill, Elmira. Admission is $5. There will be over 200 quilts and quilted items, a raffle quilt, vendor mall, café, raffle baskets, demonstrations, books, and magazines. Visit ElmiraPiecemakers.com to learn more.

APRIL 27

Greenway 4K, 10 a.m., Wildwood Nature Preserve. The annual event was moved to late April in recognition of Earth Day. The noncompetitive run takes runners through the wooded and open field trails. Registration remains at $20 per runner and includes a T-shirt and soup. Participants also have the chance to win prizes from area businesses. Register online at carantouangreenway.org or call (607) 742-8309 (leave a message) for further information. The Wildwood Nature Preserve is located at 254 Shepard Rd., Waverly.

APRIL 27 and 28

Common Threads Quilters 2019 Quilt Show, Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Broome West Senior Center, 2801 Wayne St., Endicott. Over 100 quilts, a raffle quilt, demonstrations and more. Admission is $5, and ages under 12 are admitted free. For more information, visit www.quilterjayne.wixsite.com/commonthreadsvestal

APRIL 28

Phil Jordan Show to benefit Candor’s Fourth of July Celebration, 2 p.m. at the Candor American Legion, Spencer Road in Candor. Tickets are $20 (pre-sale); call 659-4724. 

Swiss Steak Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. or until gone, North Barton Grange #45, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. A donation of $10 for age’s 13 and up is requested, $7 for age’s five to 12, ages four and under eat free. Eat in or takeout. Proceeds will be used to purchase a new lawnmower for the grange.

MAY 4 and 5

2nd Annual Athens Arts4All, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 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. 

MAY 13

Newark Valley Central School Public Hearing and Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m., District Office at the High School, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley. 

MAY 15

The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors will meet at 9 a.m. at 183 Corporate Dr. in Owego. For more information, call (607) 687-3553 or email to Palmerm@co.tioga.ny.us

MAY 22

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Board Room, Tioga State Bank, Spencer. No cost for the first two employees of a Tioga County Chamber of Commerce member, $25 for additional employee and non-members. Registration is limited to 10 people. To reserve your spot, call 687-2020 or visit www.tiogachamber.com.  

MAY 28

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

JUNE 10

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

JUNE 24

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

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