What’s Happening for the week of March 31, 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.

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

Tioga County Health and Human Services Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Ronald L. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. 

Tioga County Clerk, Historian, Real Property, Veterans and Elections Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Ronald L. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Information Technology Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Ronald L. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Economic Development / Planning / Tourism / Job Training and Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald L. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Public Safety / Probation, DWI and Safety Meeting 2:30 p.m., Ronald L. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tech Tuesday Program, 1 to 2 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. 

Mystery Book Club, 1 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. 

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. 

Lyme Disease Awareness Group, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens. 

Threads Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens. 

APRIL 2 and 3

AARP Driver Safety Class, 1 to 4:15 p.m., Countryside Community Center, Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. The cost is $20 per member, and $25 non-members. Call 687-4120 to sign up. 

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.

Social Gaming Club, 5 to 7 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens. There will be board and card games, and Alienware gaming computers. Bring some friends and enjoy a couple hours of fun! 

Lego Club, 6:30 p.m., Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. Sponsored by Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library

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

APRIL 4

Bostwick’s Free Community Outdoor Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1121 Rte. 96, Candor. Free set up for the community every Thursday beginning April 4. For more info, call Charles at 765-2983.

Brothers for the Cross Monthly Breakfast Meeting, 8 a.m., Blue Dolphin Restaurant, Route 434, Apalachin. This month will feature the folks from The Mercy House. 

Tioga County Public Works and Capital Projects Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Ronald L. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Personnel / ADA and Right to Know Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Personnel Conference Room, Ronald L. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Legislative Workshop and Legislative Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald L. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

STEAM Club, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. Hands on activities with a science and math focus. This month we are making catapults. Registration requested. 

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. Portions of the proceeds benefit Camp Ahwaga, a summer and recreation 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. 

Story Time and Toddler Time, 10 and 11 a.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens. Topic is all about April Showers. 

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 $2 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.

2019 Cabaret “Telling Stories”, 6:30 p.m., Union Presbyterian Church, 200 West Main St., Endicott. Light refreshments are available as well as auction items. Admission is $10 at the door. 

Busy Bird Springfest, doors open at 11 a.m., music begins at noon, Owego Moose Lodge, 3 Goodrich Rd., Owego. Food and refreshments will be available all day. There will be a cash bar and a jammin’ room. The cost is $15 per person, and ages under 16 are free. For more info, visit www.busybirdbluegrass.com.  

Family Story time for all Ages with Block Party to Follow, 10 a.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens. 

Boater Safety Course by Coast Guard Auxiliary, 8 a.m., Joe’s Marine in Sayre. The cost is $30 per person or $25 for each person sharing a book.

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 Road, Greene. Prizes include Hams and Cuba Cheese. For information, call 669-4556. 

Morning Worship with Rev. David C. Seaver, Guest Preacher at 9:45 a.m., Sunday School at 11 a.m., South Owego Bible Church, 6150 Montrose Turnpike, Owego. “Speaking The Truth In Love” Ephesians 4:15

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. 

Matt Howe Memorial Inaugural Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. until gone, VFW Auxiliary Post 1371, Main Street, Owego. Pre-sale tickets only are available at the Canteen by calling 687-1371. The last date to purchase tickets is April 18. The cost is a $10 donation. Proceeds to benefit their National Unmet Needs Program. 

Umbrella Academy Presentation, 6:45 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street Owego. 

APRIL 9

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

The Fourth Regular Legislative Meeting of 2019, 12 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard, Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego. 

Tech Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street Owego. Come and go. 

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 Book Reviews, 12:10 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. 

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

APRIL 11

Supporting Grandfamilies – A Night of Support for Families affected by Substance Abuse, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Free childcare is provided during the event, but you must RSVP by March 29 for childcare. Call Stephanie at 223-4066 for more information.

APRIL 12

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

APRIL 13

Annual Meat Show, doors open at 5 p.m. at the South Creek Fire Department in Fassett. Cost is a $2 donation in advance or $5 at the door. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call (607) 742-9869 or (607) 425-4207. 

Spring Basket Raffle and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor. Over 40 baskets to raffle; no need to be present to win.

Supper and Showing of “Ruth” from Sight and Sound, 6 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. Menu is hot dogs, chicken tenders, potato puffs, and dessert. A love offering will be received for the restoration of our 100-year-old stained glass windows. RSVP to 888-2683. 

Apalachin Lions 64th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m., behind BOCES West School, Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin. Come and see the Easter Bunny. Free New Digital Vision screening for kids, free Hearing Screening for Kids, free Kids ID’s. Please bring a non-perishable food item for our local food pantry. Rain Date April 20. All are welcome. 

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.   

Have Your Picture Taken with the Easter Bunny, 2 to 4 p.m., Community Fire and Rescue Dept. 24, 321 St. Rte. 224, Van Etten. Spring crafts and refreshments are available. 

Morning Worship with Rev. David C. Seaver, Guest Preacher, at 9:45 a.m., Sunday School at 11 a.m., South Owego Bible Church, 6150 Montrose Turnpike, Owego. “Speaking The Truth In Love” Ephesians 4:15

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. 

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

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

April Book Reviews, 12:10 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. 

APRIL 18

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

Lego Club at the Coburn Free Library, 6:30 p.m., Main Street, Owego. 

APRIL 19

Good Friday Service and Communion, 6 p.m., Allen Memorial Baptist Church, 8 Church St., Candor. 

APRIL 20

Gibson Corners Cemetery Annual Cleanup, 9 a.m.; bring your own tools to help prepare the cemetery for the summer season. Rain date will be April 27 at 9 a.m. The annual meeting will be held in May at the Southside Fire Station. 

Candor’s Farmers Market Meet and Greet for Potential Vendors, 6 to 8 p.m., Bread of Life Food Pantry, 1 Water St., Candor. 

Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. Ages: Toddlers to Teens. Fun, refreshments, prizes. Bring your own basket. 

Acrylic Art Program, 1 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street Owego. Registration required by calling 687-3520.

APRIL 21

Easter Sunrise Service, 7:30 a.m., Allen Memorial Baptist Church, 8 Church St., Candor. There will be an 8:15 a.m. breakfast, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Easter Worship Service and Children’s Easter Egg-stravaganza. 

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. 

Tech Tuesday Program at the Coburn Free Library, 1 to 2 p.m., Main Street, Owego. 

APRIL 24

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

April Book Reviews, 12:10 p.m., Coburn Free Library, Main Street, Owego. 

APRIL 26

2nd Annual Richford Historical Society Spring Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Richford Grade School, Route 38, Richford. 

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.

Rick Yarosh “An American Hero” Motivational Speaker, 1 p.m., Vestal Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #2508, 2071 Vestal Pkwy. West, Vestal. Refreshments and light fare served. Mental Health Association Suicide Prevention Walk-A-Mile Fundraiser, 10 a.m., from the Village Green to the Trout Ponds and back, Newark Valley. Raise $25 in sponsorships, 80 percent of funds raised will go to support the Mental Health Association’s suicide prevention programs, 20 percent go to support the Chamber. Age 12 and under walk for free. To register, call 972-3758 or email northerntiogachamber@gmail.com by April 12 and indicate if a t-shirt is desired and size. 

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 3 to 6 p.m., West Warren Church, 7472 LeRaysville Rd., Rome, Pa. The cost is $8 per person. To order, call Lynn at (570) 247-2243 or Carol at (570) 423-9617 before April 20.

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 13 and up is requested, $7 for age five to 12, age four and under eat free. Eat in or takeout. Proceeds will be used to purchase a new lawnmower for the grange.

MAY 2 and 3

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

MAY 4

“Needle Felted Blue Bells,” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bement Billings Farmstead Museum, 9241 State Route 38, Newark Valley. Artist Denise Tarbox will be presenting. Participants create an exclusive 4-inch floral pin for lapel or hat décor. Materials are provided. Bring your own lunch and walk the grounds. The cost is $30 for Newark Valley Historical Society members and $35 for non-members. Limited scholarships are available. Register by calling Leslie at (607) 427-8373 no later than April 17. For more information, visit www.nvhistory.org. 

2019 Candor Daffodil Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Candor Ball Field, Route 96, Candor.

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 12

‘Bids for Kids’ Dinner Auction to benefit the Tioga County Boys and Girls Club, 5:30 to 11 p.m. at the Treadway Conference Center, located on State Route 17C in Owego. The cost is $75 per person or $150 per couple, and includes a meal choice of chicken, steak, or salmon. There will be a Live and Silent Auction, DJ, Balloon Pop, and much more. Come dressed to impress or represent your favorite team with sports apparel. Tables of eight to ten are available. 

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 26

The Healing Journey: How 3 Tioga County Families have been affected by the Opioid Epidemic, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ti-Ahwaga Theater, 42 Delphine St., Owego. For questions, call Stephanie at 223-4066. 

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.