What’s Happening for the week of October 17, 2021

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, or e-mail wpost@owegopennysaver.com. Please send notices at least three weeks in advance of the event. Space available, your event will appear. 

Do you have a drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous may be able to help. There will be an open meeting on Thursdays, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 117 Main St. in Owego. 

NOVEMBER 1 to DECEMBER 20

Magic Years Virtual Parenting Workshop Series, Mondays from Nov. 1 to Dec. 20. Open to all parents and caregivers of children birth to four years of age. Learn about Parenting Styles, Child Development, Routines, Discipline and Stress in a supportive group workshop with other parents. No cost to attend. All sessions will be held via zoom. Registration is required before Oct. 27. Contact is Joan Shultz by email to Jes49@cornell.edu or by calling (607) 258-1208.

PS…It Works, A Virtual Parenting Series for parents and caregivers of children ages two to 18, Nov. 1 to Dec. 20, Mondays from 5 to 7 p.m. Parents and caregivers will learn and practice five essential communication skills to strengthen their parenting in this 8-week series. No cost to attend. Registration is required before Oct. 27. Contact is Joan Shultz by email to Jes49@cornell.edu or by calling (607) 258-1208.

OCTOBER

Take and Make String Pumpkin Kits are available for the month of October at the Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St. in Van Etten. Call the library at (607) 589-4435, ext. 3, to arrange a time to pick up your kit. 

Congregate Lunch served at the Countryside Community Center, Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Suggested contribution of $4 for those aged 60 and older, and $6 for those under 60. Download the monthly menu at www.tiogaopp.org/nutrition.

Chair Yoga for Older Adults meets every Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Countryside Community Center, located at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego. Call (607) 687-4120 for more information. 

OCTOBER to NOVEMBER 10

Haven of Rest Ministries at 62 North Ave., Owego, is collecting new items for operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes from now until Nov. 12. Call (607) 972-7625 for information or stop by. 

OCTOBER 1 to 20

Tioga County Warm Hands, Warm Feet Project, Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego. The library is collecting adult socks and winter gloves to support Tioga County Rural Ministry. Drop socks and gloves by the library during open hours. 

OCTOBER 17

Polish Dinner at St. John’s Church, 11:30 a.m. until sold out, 28 Rock St., Newark Valley. They will be serving Halupki and Pierogi, Kielbasa, Noodles and Cabbage, and dessert. The cost is $10 and will be takeout only, with curbside pickup. Call the office at (607) 687-1068 for tickets. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

Fall Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Campville Fire Station 1, located on Route 17C in Endicott. They will have tables spaced out in the truck bays to allow social distancing, and takeout will be available.

Freedom Chain Movement Rally, 3 p.m. at the Courthouse Square in Owego. Organizer Patty Miller started a group in Tioga County to inform, connect, and educate. The event can be found on Facebook at NY Freedom Chain 2021. 

An Owego Elks Emporium Halloween Market will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Front Street in Owego. Bring the children for a treat. COVID rules apply. 

American Legion Sunday Breakfast with weekly specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.

OCTOBER 19

Newark Valley Fire District 2022 Budget Public Hearing, 7 p.m., Newark Valley Fire District Station, 7151 State Route 38, Newark Valley, N.Y.

There will be a recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m., at St. James Catholic Church located at the corner of Clark and Chemung Streets in Waverly. The church is handicap accessible from the west parking lot. Father Galens, Blessed Trinity Parish pastor, will preside. All are welcome.  

OCTOBER 20

Sit and Stitch Club, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St., Van Etten. Must bring a craft to work on, masks must be worn at all times when participating. Registration is required. 

Free Community Meal, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., St. John’s Church, 28 Rock St., Newark Valley. Takeout only. All are welcome.

OCTOBER 21

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

LEGO Club at the Coburn Free Library, 6 p.m. Register at http://coburnfreelibrary.org/events/. The library is located at 275 Main St. in Owego.

eCoupons, Rebates and More! Save Money When you Shop! Learn how at 3 p.m. via zoom. All classes are free and are scheduled for 60-90 minutes. To join a class at the designated time, visit tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class.

OCTOBER 22

Owego Village Appreciation Night and Bonfire, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Marvin Park, Owego. There will be hay wagon rides, free food and drinks, children’s games, and live music by Wreckless Marci. Free event! Contact (607) 687-2234 to learn more or to donate to the event. Hosted by the Owego Police Department and its Benevolent Police Association.

Halloween Parade, 4 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St., Van Etten. Registration is required. Masks must be worn at all times.

Friday Night Dinner with Halupki with Pierogies from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the VFW 1371, located on Main Street in Owego.

OCTOBER 23

Canceled: The Little Meadows United Methodist Church Craft Fair that was planned at the Little Meadows Fire Company Hall in Little Meadows, Pa. has been canceled. 

There will be a Spaghetti Supper from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lounsberry UMC, located on E. River Road in Nichols. The meal includes meatballs, salad, bread, and a drink for a $10 donation. You can eat in, or takeout. Proceeds benefit repairs to the rood on the pantry portion of the church.

Park Terrace Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park Terrace United Methodist Church located at 30 Glann Rd. in Apalachin. Pull up at the entrance facing Route 434. They will come out to your car.

Trunk or Treat, 1 to 3 p.m., Tioga Catholic Charities, 139 Roki Blvd., Nichols. There will be hotdogs and burgers, photo opportunities, a costume contest and much more. To sign up, email to Jo.Difulvio@dor.org, Sarahd@anewhopecenter.org, or katina@clearpathforvets.com

OCTOBER 24

American Legion Sunday Breakfast with weekly specials, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.

OCTOBER 25

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.

OCTOBER 27

Mammo on the Move Mammography Van, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tioga Opportunities Inc., 110 Central Ave., Owego. Call (607) 687-5333 for more information on how to make your appointment.

Browser Tips: Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge? Learn some tips at 3 p.m. via zoom. All classes are free and are scheduled for 60-90 minutes. To join a class at the designated time, visit tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class.

OCTOBER 28

SVE Board of Education Workshop, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer. 

OCTOBER 29

Friday Night Dinner featuring BBQ Ribs, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego.

Book Club, “Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting,” 1 p.m., Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St., Van Etten. Call (607) 589-4755 or visit www.ccld.lib.ny.us for more information.

Halloween Fest, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come in costume for a Halloween Parade and a Costume Contest on Lake Street in Owego. There will be prizes and Trick or Treating at local merchants. Enjoy music, a Halloween movie, donuts and cider, purple glow sticks, and much more. 

OCTOBER 30

Park Terrace Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park Terrace United Methodist Church located at 30 Glann Rd. in Apalachin. Pull up at the entrance facing Route 434. They will come out to your car.

Rich Wilson and an Oldies Party, 7 to 10 p.m., VFW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego. The cost is $8 per person.

Gospel Chapel invites all kids, from grades kindergarten thru fifth, to a “Fall Fun Fest”, 1 to 4 p.m., Gospel Chapel, 203 North Ave., Owego. Join them for an afternoon of pumpkin painting, candy, games, free hot dogs, and more. Plus, mom and dad can enter to win a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card.  

OCTOBER 31

This is the last day to sign up for Holiday Food Boxes at the Lounsberry Food Pantry for November and December. Call (607) 687-0442 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. and leave a message.

Trunk or Treat, 5 to 7 p.m., Calvary’s Love Church, 84 Thorn Hollow Rd., Owego. There will be hot dogs, cocoa, music, and fun. The community is invited.

American Legion Sunday Breakfast with weekly specials, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.

NOVEMBER 3

Owego Elks Lodge Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Front Street, Owego. Light fare is available for snacking, and beverages will be available for purchase. Cost is $5 per person. First place team is awarded a prize worth $25. 

NOVEMBER 6

Park Terrace Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park Terrace United Methodist Church located at 30 Glann Rd. in Apalachin. Pull up at the entrance facing Route 434. They will come out to your car.

NOVEMBER 7

American Legion Sunday Breakfast with weekly specials, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.

NOVEMBER 8

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.

NOVEMBER 11

Takeout dinners at the Elks continue into November with Minnesota Tater Tot Hot Dish served with coleslaw and apple crisp for dessert. Dinners can be picked up from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. The cost is $12 cash or check. This event will be pre-order only with all orders due by Nov. 8. Call (607) 687-1039 or message the Owego Elks 1039 on Facebook to place your order.  

NOVEMBER 13

Park Terrace Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park Terrace United Methodist Church located at 30 Glann Rd. in Apalachin. Pull up at the entrance facing Route 434. They will come out to your car.

NOVEMBER 14

American Legion Sunday Breakfast with weekly specials, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.

NOVEMBER 18

SVE Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.

NOVEMBER 19

Takeout Fish Fry from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Caroline Center Church, 719 Buffalo Rd., Brooktondale. Orders can start being placed at 3:30 p.m. by calling (607) 539-7545. 

NOVEMBER 20

Elks Lodge Monthly Community Social Ballroom Dance with Tim and Peggy Sayers, 4 to 8 p.m., Front Street, Owego. For more information, find the Owego Elks on Facebook or call (607) 687-1039.

Park Terrace Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park Terrace United Methodist Church located at 30 Glann Rd. in Apalachin. Pull up at the entrance facing Route 434. They will come out to your car.

NOVEMBER 21

American Legion Sunday Breakfast with weekly specials, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.

NOVEMBER 22

Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.

NOVEMBER 27

Park Terrace Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park Terrace United Methodist Church located at 30 Glann Rd. in Apalachin. Pull up at the entrance facing Route 434. They will come out to your car.

NOVEMBER 28

American Legion Sunday Breakfast with weekly specials, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.

DECEMBER 4

Park Terrace Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park Terrace United Methodist Church located at 30 Glann Rd. in Apalachin. Pull up at the entrance facing Route 434. They will come out to your car.

DECEMBER 9

SVE Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.

DECEMBER 11

Park Terrace Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park Terrace United Methodist Church located at 30 Glann Rd. in Apalachin. Pull up at the entrance facing Route 434. They will come out to your car.

DECEMBER 17

Takeout Fish Fry from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Caroline Center Church, 719 Buffalo Rd., Brooktondale. Orders can start being placed at 3:30 p.m. by calling (607) 539-7545. 

DECEMBER 18

Elks Lodge Monthly Community Social Ballroom Dance with Tim and Peggy Sayers, 4 to 8 p.m., Front Street, Owego. For more information, find the Owego Elks on Facebook or call 687-1039.

Park Terrace Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park Terrace United Methodist Church located at 30 Glann Rd. in Apalachin. Pull up at the entrance facing Route 434. They will come out to your car.

JANUARY 13

SVE Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.

JANUARY 27

SVE Board of Education Workshop, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.

FEBRUARY 17

SVE Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.

MARCH 10

SVE Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.

MARCH 24

SVE Board of Education Workshop, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.

APRIL 7

SVE Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.

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