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.
MAY 4 to SEPTEMBER 28
Black Powder Guild Wednesday League Shoot, 2 p.m. to dark, Bement-Billings Farmstead’s BP Range. For more information, call George Buskey at (607) 863-4217.
MAY
Congregate Lunch served at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego, Monday- Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Suggested contribution of $5 for those 60 and older, and $7 for those under 60. Meal includes entrée, side dishes, beverage, and dessert. The salad bar is available on most days. Download the monthly menu at www.tiogaopp.org/nutrition.
Chair Yoga for Older Adults meets every Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Call (607) 687-4120 for more information.
Caregivers Support Group meets on the 4th Friday of each month at 2 p.m. in-person or via Go-To Meeting. For more information, call Tioga Opportunities, Inc. at (607) 687-4120 ext. 315.
The Alzheimer’s Association offers a remote support group the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Tioga Opportunities, Inc. at (607) 687-4120 ext. 315.
MAY 8
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
The Candor Emergency Squad Annual Mother’s Day Chicken BBQ, Candor Fire Station, Candor. The dinner consists of 1/2 chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, and a roll and cookie. Dinners are $12. Reserving your dinner is recommended. To reserve your meal, call and leave a message at (607) 659-5529, email to office@candorems.org or visit candorems.weebly.com and place your order. Proceeds of this BBQ will benefit a new heart monitor.
MAY 9
Newark Valley Central School District Public Hearing and Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.
Lounsberry Food Pantry, noon to 3 p.m., basement of the Lounsberry Methodist Church, 3586 East River Rd., Nichols. For more information, call 687-0442 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., leave a message.
MAY 10
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Subcommittee meeting, 9 a.m. at the Health and Human Services Building, 1062 State Route 38, Owego. The meeting is also available via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85692520696?pwd=T1hEU1p0SHBCQXFiOCtrVkpZV2I2Zz09; Meeting ID: 856 9252 0696; Passcode: 074753.
Alcohol & Substance Abuse (ASA) Subcommittee meeting, 10:30 a.m. at the Health and Human Services Building, 1062 State Route 38, Owego. The meeting is also available via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82259885233?pwd=VUFLcmYyYmdSMEhmMC9jSkw3b0gzQT09; Meeting ID: 822 5988 5233; Passcode: 787849.
Tioga County Finance, Legal and Safety Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego.
The Fifth Regular Tioga County Legislature Meeting of 2022 will be held at noon, Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main Street, Owego.
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
Meet LIBBY – Free eBooks, Audiobooks and Magazines, 3 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, 1001 Park St., Endicott. To register, visit www.gfjlibrary.org/tc. Registration is required for in person. For Zoom, visit tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class. Registration is not required for the Zoom class.
The Susquehanna Valley Audubon Society PowerPoint program: “Wildflowers”, 7:30 p.m., Senior Community Club House, 78 Piper St., Sayre, Pa. At 6 p.m. the club will have their potluck supper and a short meeting with bird and wildlife sightings. The hosts for the meeting will provide dessert and coffee. Those attending the supper, bring a dish to share and your own table service.
MAY 11
Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club meeting and program, 7 p.m., Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St. The presentation will be “Atmospheric River” by SUNY Broome Professor Bruce Oldfield. Free and open to the public. Visit Chehannarock.com for more information.
The Athens Senior Citizens Group will meet at Fortune Buffet in Sayre, Pa. for their Mother’s Day luncheon. RSVP to Ginny Malone at (570) 888-3712.
Beginning West Coast Dance Swing Lessons, 7 p.m., Owego Elk’s Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. The cost is $10 per person per lesson; call (607) 687-1039. You do not need to be a member for the lessons.
MAY 12
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
Internet 101: Understanding and Searching the Web, 1 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, 1001 Park St., Endicott. To register, visit www.gfjlibrary.org/tc. Registration is required for in person. For Zoom, visit tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class. Registration is not required for the Zoom class.
MAY 14
American Legion Riders First Annual Poker Run. Registration starts at 10 a.m. at the American Legion in Owego, with kickstands up at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per person, and includes lunch for registered riders. The Post is located at 263 Front St. in Owego. The ride begins and ends at the Legion, and the rain date is May 15. Proceeds benefit local veterans. All motorcycles are welcome! Call Ed Robinson, ALR president, at (607) 953-8788 for more information.
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
The Susquehanna Valley Audubon Society Global Big Day, 8 a.m., birder’s breakfast and bird count, Satterlee Creek Environmental Center, 2817 Cotton Hollow Rd. behind the old Litchfield School in Sayre, Pa. Bring a breakfast item to share and your own table service. The club will provide coffee and pancakes.
MAY 15
Benefit for Chad Beck, who was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Ransom Steele Tavern, 552 Main St. in Apalachin, 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $12 for ages 10 and up, $7 for ages five to nine, and children under five are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Beck’s Towing on Route 434 in Apalachin. Takeout is available. There will be a cash bar, music, raffle baskets, and 50/50 raffles. The organizers are seeking items for basket raffles or any donation. Call LuAnn Conroy at (607) 972-4163 or email to luannconroy@yahoo.com if you would like to donate. Donations are also being accepted Beck’s Towing, located at 5780 St. Rte. 434 in Apalachin during normal business hours.
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
Soul’d Out, a Southern Gospel group, in Concert, 2 p.m., Federated Church, Corner of Church and Main Streets, East Smithfield, Pa. A love offering will be received to benefit this group.
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. to Host Veterans’ Services Presentation, 10 a.m.,
TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego. The presentation is free to the public, but registration is required. Call Tioga Opportunities, Inc. at (607) 687-4120 to reserve your seat today.
MAY 17
SVE Board of Education Annual Budget Vote, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.
Newark Valley Central School District School Budget Vote, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.
Amazon Fire: The Affordable Tablet, 1 p.m., George F. Johnson Library Tech Center, 1001 Park St., Endicott. To register, visit www.gfjlibrary.org/tc. Registration required for in person. For Zoom, visit tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class. Registration is not required for the Zoom class.
Berkshire Free Library’s 3rd Tuesday Monthly Board of Trustees meeting, 7 p.m., Berkshire Free Library or via Zoom. Contact Fran at BFL@htva.net for more information.
Stroke Support Group, 1 to 3 p.m., Vestal Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal. For more information, call Sue at (607) 754-3405.
MAY 18
The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Directors Monthly Meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at the Tioga County SWCD office. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, contact the office at (607) 687-3553 or email walshw@tiogacountyny.gov.
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
Free Community Meal, 5 to 6 p.m., St. John’s Church, 28 Rock Street, Newark Valley. Take out only. All are Welcome.
Beginning West Coast Dance Swing Lessons, 7 p.m., Owego Elk’s Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. The cost is $10 per person per lesson; call (607) 687-1039. You do not need to be a member for the lessons.
MAY 19
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
Tioga County 2nd Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Tioga County Finance, Legal and Safety Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga Center Free Baptist Church Free Community Spaghetti Dinner. Dinners will be available for pick up beginning at 4 p.m. at the church, 99 Halsey Valley Rd., Tioga Center. Dinners will be takeout only.
MAY 20
Spring into a New Hope Dinner and Recognition Ceremony and Benefit Concert with The Woodshed Prophets. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the dinner buffet begins at 6 p.m., the music starts at 7 p.m. Meal tickets must be reserved by May 13; concert tickets are available online and at the door. Purchase online at www.anewhopecenter.org or call (607) 687-6866.
MAY 20 and 21
The Broadway Cemetery Annual Plant Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1892 Day Hollow Rd., Owego. Perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, pots, veggies, herbs and some crafts will be available.
MAY 21
Grandma’s Attic and Chicken BBQ, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Park Terrace Community United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin. The sale is held as part of the Tioga Terrace Annual Garage Sale. In addition to numerous items for sale, there will also be a Chicken BBQ, hot dogs, baked goods, and more. The “bag” sale begins at 1 p.m.
Annual Cemetery Meeting for the Gibson Corners Cemetery, 9 a.m., Southside Fire Station, 3120 Waits Rd., Owego.
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
Bluebell Day at the Farmstead, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nature walks on Sycamore Trails, family-friendly activities, demonstrations, food, the gift shop, and more. This is a free event, with donations welcome. You can learn more at nvhistory.org.
Valley Chorus presents “The Valley Chorus goes to the Movies”, 7 p.m., Athens High School Auditorium. Presale tickets are available at Jolly Farmer in Waverly, Yale’s Music Shop in Athens, or from any member of the Valley Chorus.
MAY 22
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
Chicken BBQ Benefit for Kendyl White and Family, noon, American Legion Pavilion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. Dinner is a $15 donation, and halves are $9. For questions, donations, or more information, call Norm at (607) 239-0297 or Angie at (607) 592-5826.
MAY 23
Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.
MAY 25
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
Beginning West Coast Dance Swing Lessons, 7 p.m., Owego Elk’s Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. The cost is $10 per person per lesson; call (607) 687-1039. You do not need to be a member for the lessons.
MAY 26
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
Excel Basics, 3 p.m., George F Johnson Library Tech Center, 1001 Park St., Endicott. To register, visit www.gfjlibrary.org/tc. Registration is required for in person. For Zoom, visit tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class. Registration is not required for the Zoom class. This presentation is for beginning users of Excel, not for experienced users.
MAY 28
Ritchie Lettis “Warbler Walk”, 8 a.m., IBM Glen Trails. Hike is free and open to the public, no RSVP needed. Meet in the IBM Glen parking lot.
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
Apalachin Girl Scout Travel Troop #40514 Car Wash, noon to 4 p.m., Hatala Orthodontics, 165 Riverside Dr., Johnson City. This Fundraiser is to support their trip to France and Italy in 2024. You can pre-purchase tickets or purchase them at the event. The cost per ticket is $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Troop 40514 at troop40514@gmail.com or text or call (607) 240-6482.
MAY 29
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
MAY 30
Annual Northern Tioga Memorial Day of Service of Remembrance, 10 a.m., Hope Cemetery, Newark Valley.
JUNE 1
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
JUNE 2
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
JUNE 3
Caroline Center Church Fish Fry, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Buffalo Road, Brooktondale.
JUNE 4
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
Tioga Ridge Runners Chicken BBQ, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or until sold out; J&M Enterprise, 1712 Union Center Maine Highway, Endicott. Pre-sale tickets are available by calling (607) 902-4175; leave a message.
JUNE 5
Candor St. Baldrick’s event, Candor American Legion Pavilion, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor. This year’s event will start off with a 5K Run / Walk through the Village Streets of Candor. This will start and end at the Legion. The race will kick off at 10 a.m. Check-ins will begin at 9 a.m. at the Legion Pavilion. To register in advance, visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/candor2022. When you get onto the page, sign up as an “event or fundraiser participant.” Registration fee is $15, and $25 if you want an event t-shirt (must register by May 16). For questions, email to candorstbaldricks@gmail.com. At the event there will be raffles, food, music and a few new things that are still in planning stages. This is a pet and dog free event.
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
JUNE 8
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
JUNE 9
SVE Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
JUNE 11
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
JUNE 12
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
JUNE 13
Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.
JUNE 15
The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Directors Monthly Meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at the Tioga County SWCD office. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, contact the office at (607) 687-3553 or email walshw@tiogacountyny.gov.
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
JUNE 16
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
JUNE 17 and 18
40th Annual Strawberry Festival in Downtown Owego, Friday night Block Party from 5-9 p.m., with fireworks at 10 p.m. There will be food, music, jugglers, dinosaurs, and more. The parade kicks off activities on Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by live music, activities, vendors, Spiderman, dinosaurs, and much more. Visit www.owego.org and click on the Strawberry for all of the details!
JUNE 18
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
JUNE 19
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
JUNE 22
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
JUNE 23
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
JUNE 25
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
JUNE 26
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
JUNE 27
Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.
JUNE 29
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
JUNE 30
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
Candor July 4th Celebration, Carnival – Wheelock rides, 6 p.m., Candor.
JULY 1
Candor July 4th Celebration: Fireworks at Dusk, Carnival – Wheelock Rides, 6 p.m., Candor.
Caroline Center Church Fish Fry, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Buffalo Road, Brooktondale.
JULY 2
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
Everett Swansbrough’s Open Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Kiddie Parade at 5 p.m. at the American Legion. Carnival and Wheelock Rides in town at 4 p.m.
JULY 3
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
Candor 4th of July Celebration: Horse Pull – Side Hill Acres Goat Farm. Gates open at 8 a.m. Pull Starts at 1 p.m.
JULY 4
Candor July 4th of July Celebration; parade downtown at 10 a.m. and American Legion Auxiliary Chicken BBQ at 11 a.m.
JULY 5
SVE Board of Education Reorganization Meeting, 7 p.m., SVE Middle School, 1 Center St., Spencer.
JULY 6
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
JULY 7
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
JULY 9
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
JULY 10
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
Cars in the Park 2022, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car registration closes at 1 p.m., Hickories Park, Rt. 17 (I86), Exit 65, Owego. Public Admission is a $2 donation and all vehicles are welcome. There will be Dash Plaques, give-a-ways, a 50/50 Raffle, T-Shirts, and more. For more information, contact Pete Minni at (607) 727-1314 or Doug Soden at (570) 247-8082. Vendors can contact Bob Butler at (607) 227-0119 or visit www.triplecitiesstreetrods.com.
JULY 13
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
JULY 14
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
JULY 16
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
JULY 17
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
JULY 20
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents.
The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Directors Monthly Meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at the Tioga County SWCD office. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, contact the office at (607) 687-3553 or email walshw@tiogacountyny.gov.
JULY 21
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
JULY 23
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
Blueberry and Book Festival, Berkshire Free Library in Berkshire, N.Y. Interested vendors can email blueberry@htva.net.
JULY 24
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
JULY 27
Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Town of Candor residents
JULY 28
ACT Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Free to the community. Takeout only.
JULY 30
Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
JULY 31
American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego.
AUGUST 6
The South Creek Lions 7th Annual Golf Tournament, 12:30 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, Tommasso’s in Waverly. This year’s Tournament will honor the memory of Lion Irma Chapman, a long-time member of the club and resident of the area. Sign up sheets will be available at Woody’s Country Store, First Citizens Community Bank in Gillett, and at Shedden’s in Fassett. You may also request one by emailing to southcreeklions@gmail.com. South Creek Lions Club is located on Route 14 in Gillett, Pa.
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