What’s Happening for the week of July 2, 2023

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.

JULY

Trivia, 1st Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. The cost is $5 per person. The first-place team is awarded a prize at a value of $25. There will be light snacks to munch on, and refreshments will be available for purchase. 

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Class meets Tuesday and Thursday at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. This new class focuses on strength, balance and fitness for adults aged 65 and older. There will be 24 classes plus a pre and post assessment. Registration is required by calling (607) 687-4120, ext. 315. 

Meditation with Ed Valentin – Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. The Meditation sessions will be guided, focusing on breath and healing. For more information, call (607) 687-4120 ext. 335.

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 the month at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Tioga Opportunities, Inc. at (607) 687-4120 ext. 315.

Newark Valley Food Pantry is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. They are also open every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at 78 Whig St., Newark Valley. For residents of the 13811 zip code areas. 

The First-Time Leader Development Program, January through Oct. 3 on every Tuesday of the month, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tioga Downs Casino, 2384 W. River Rd., Nichols. For more information, email to tds@tdspi.com, visit www.tdspi.com, or call (607) 221-6191.

Yoga, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

Summer Reading Club Weekly Crafts, Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, June 26 to Aug. 4, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St., Van Etten.

JUNE 29 to JULY 4

Candor July 4th Celebration, daily with activities; Wheelock Rides June 29-July 1, Horse Pull at Side Hill Acres Goat Farm on July 2 with gates open at 8 a.m. and pull starting at 1 p.m., Fourth of July Parade on Tuesday at 10 a.m.; the theme is “Board Games”. Parade steps off on Church Street, a BBQ will follow at the ballfield from 11 a.m. until gone. Visit www.candorjuly4thweebly.com for more details.

JULY 4

Chicken BBQ, 11:30 a.m. until gone, East Berkshire United Methodist Church, 531 East Berkshire Rd., Berkshire. Takeout only. 

JULY 5

Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. 

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

Tioga County Information Technology and Communications Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Administrative Services Meeting (County Clerk, Historian, Real Property, Tioga County Veterans and Elections) 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego. 

Tioga County Economic Development, Planning, Tourism, and Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego.

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

NY Connects Office Hours – Join Tioga Opportunities, Inc. for information and assistance from 1-3 p.m. at The Red Door Café, located at 359 Broad St. in Waverly.

JULY 6

ACT Free Community Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Takeout only.

The Needhams, 7 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre Pa. A free will offering will be taken to support the ministry of The Needhams.  Call (570) 888-2683 for more information.

Family Night with Story Laurie, 7 to 8 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. 

Tioga County Public Works and Capital Projects Meeting, 9 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Personnel Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego.  

Tioga County Legislative (1st monthly Legislative Workshop) and Legislative Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego.

JULY 7

Grillin’ and Chillin’, 5 to 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 401, 263 Front St., Owego. Menu features Ribeye Sandwiches, Burgers and Hot Dogs, with sides or without. The menu may vary from month to month; ages under five eat free.

Magician Cris Johnson, 3 p.m., Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St., Van Etten. For all Ages!

Berkshire Senior Social Hour, NY Connects Office Hours and Trivia – Join Tioga Opportunities, Inc. at Berkshire Fire Department, 12515 NY-38, Berkshire, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for food, great company, and a fun game of trivia. Call (607) 687-4120 to reserve your seat.  

JULY 8

Cars and Bikes at Otsiningo Park, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton. Admission is $12 in advance, and $15 at the gate. For vendor information call Gabe at (607) 723-0656; or for food vendor information call Ray at (607) 772-1005. 

Antique Appraisal Day, Registration at 10 a.m., Appraisals at 11 a.m., Sayre Historical Society, 103 South Lehigh Ave., Sayre, Pa. The fee for an item is $3 for Sayre Historical Society members and $5 for non-members.

Community Yard Sale begins at 10 a.m., Caroline Center Church, 719 Buffalo Rd., Brooktondale.  Feel free to donate items or you can have a table for $10 to sell your own stuff.  

Linden Foster will present his senior organ recital at 6:30 p.m. at the Candor Congregational Church, 134 Main St., Candor. A reception and refreshments will follow. 

JULY 9

Cars in the Park, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., car registration closes at 1 p.m., Hickories Park, Route 17, Owego. All vehicles are welcome. For more information, call Pete at (607) 727-1314 or Doug at (570) 247-8082. Vendors can contact Bob at (607) 227-0119, or visit www.triplecitiesstreetrods.com for more information.

The Southern Gospel group The Lesters in Concert on the Green, 6 p.m., East Smithfield, Pa. Bring a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Federated Church sanctuary. A love offering will be received to benefit the group.  

JULY 10

Berkshire Free Library Monthly Board of Trustees meeting, Berkshire Free Library, Route 38, Berkshire, or via Zoom. Contact Fran at BFL@htva.net for more information.

Agency Spotlight: Community Connections – Tioga Opportunities Inc. and the Southern Tier Independence Center will present information on resources and services related to Medicare Insurance Counseling, NY Connects, and STIC at 10 a.m. at Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Call (607) 687-4120, ext. 335 to reserve your spot today.

JULY 11

Summer Kick Off with Butterfly Day, Basketball, and Cooking with Caitlin, 10:30 a.m., Berkshire Free Library, Corner of Route 38 and Jewett Hill Road, Berkshire. RSVP to bfl@htva.net or call (607) 657 4418 to hold your place. 

The Seventh Tioga County Legislature Regular Meeting of 2023 will be held at 12 p.m., in the Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego.

Tioga County Finance, Legal and Safety Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego.

Trivia Tuesdays begin at 1 p.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, located at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego. Trivia will take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Call (607) 687-4120 for more information.

JULY 12

Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. 

Athens Senior Citizens Club Luncheon Meeting, noon, Airport Senior Community Center, Piper Street, Sayre, Pa. Hotdogs and Hamburgers, bring your own table service, drink, and dish to pass. New members welcome.

Illusionist Zach Alexander Deviant Deception Show, 1 p.m., Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St., Van Etten. For all Ages!

JULY 13

ACT Free Community Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Takeout only.

Family Night with Circus Artist Benjamin Berry, 7 to 8 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

JULY 14

Depot Friday Nights: The Dean Goble Band, 7 p.m., Route 38, Newark Valley. Refreshments available. Bring a lawn chair. 

In a Jar Club: This month is Candles, 2 p.m., Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St., Van Etten. For 13 years old and up. Registration is required. 

BINGO for Older Adults! Join TOI for a friendly game of Bingo from 1-2 p.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, located at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego. Call (607) 687-4120 for more information. 

JULY 15

Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.

FMK Self-defense Class, 11 a.m. to noon, Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

JULY 17

American Girl Program, 1 to 3 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. Registration required by calling (607) 625-3333.

JULY 18

Kids Yoga, 10:30 a.m., Berkshire Free Library, Corner of Route 38 and Jewett Hill Road, Berkshire. RSVP to bfl@htva.net or call (607) 657-4418 to hold your place. 

JULY 19

Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. 

Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Monthly Meeting, 9 a.m., SWCD Office, 183 Corporate Dr., Owego. For questions, call (607) 687-3553.

Acupressure Class, 4:30 p.m., Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. Call or text (607) 354-1037 or email to LifeAlignment4You@gmail.com to sign up.

JULY 20

Summer Picnic and Michael Pero Performance – Join Tioga Opportunities, Inc. for a summer celebration at 11:30 a.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, located at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Build your own burger and hot dog bar with a variety of toppings and side dishes. There will be a musical performance by Michael Pero. Suggested contribution is $5 for those aged 60 and older, and $7 for those under 60. Reservations are required by calling (607) 687-4120 ext. 320.  

ACT Free Community Dinner, 5 p.m., Owego Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego. This is a sit-down, congregate dinner.

Afternoon Book Club “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” by John Le Carre, 1 to 2 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

Family Night with Pirate Captain Rick Martinez, 7 to 8 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

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

Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier from 10-11 a.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, located at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego. Free cooking demonstration with easy, low-cost recipes and tips on new ways to use common pantry foods. Guests can taste prepared recipes and participate in educational group discussions on nutrition topics to support good health. Call Tioga Opportunities, Inc. at (607) 687-4120 to reserve your seat.

JULY 21

Depot Friday Nights: Donna and the Mystics, 7 p.m., The Depot, Newark Valley. Refreshments available. Bring a lawn chair. 

Family Improv Class by Time Collins, 2 p.m., Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St., Van Etten. For all ages!

Spencer Senior Social Hour, NY Connects Office Hours and Trivia – Join Tioga Opportunities, Inc. at Inspire S-VE Community & Fitness Center, 57 E. Tioga St., Spencer, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy good food, great company and trivia. Call (607) 687-4120 to reserve your seat. 

JULY 22

Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.

Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., corner of Route 38 and Jewett Hill Road, Berkshire. 

JULY 23

Ireland’s Piano Man Cahal Dunne, doors open 1 p.m., concert at 2 p.m., Owego Moose Lodge, 3 Goodrich Rd., Owego. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations are required by July 16 by calling Marianne at (607) 748-3719. 

JULY 24

Name that Scam- Lifespan of Greater Rochester will present “Name that Scam” at 1 p.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, located at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego. This fun-filled and interactive presentation will have you listening to hit songs from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s while learning about scams that target older adults. This event is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling Tioga Opportunities, Inc. at (607) 687-4120. 

JULY 24 to 26

Global Leadership Now Girls “Learning Leadership” event, for girls ages 13-17, will be held at the Owego Elk’s Lodge. To learn more and register, visit GlobalLeadershipNow.com.

JULY 25

Craft of Your Choice, 10:30 a.m., Berkshire Free Library, Corner of Route 38 and Jewett Hill Road, Berkshire. RSVP to bfl@htva.net or call (607) 657 4418 to hold your place. 

JULY 26

Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. 

JULY 27

ACT Free Community Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Takeout only.

Family Night with the Sciencenter, 7 to 8 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

NY Connects Office Hours – Join Tioga Opportunities, Inc. for information and assistance from 10 a.m. to noon at the Apalachin Library, located at 719 Main St. in Apalachin. 

JULY 28

Depot Friday Nights: Pat Kane, 7 p.m., The Depot in Newark Valley. Refreshments available. Bring a lawn chair. 

Van Etten Book Club: ‘Unfollow’ by Megan Phelps-Roper, 12 p.m., 6 Gee St., Van Etten. 

A Tromp Through the Swamp presented by Tom Seiling, 10:30 a.m., Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St., Van Etten. For all ages!

JULY 29

Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.

Makerspace Sewing Class, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. Registration required by calling (607) 625-3333.

AUGUST 1

Make Your Own Bird House, 10:30 a.m., Berkshire Free Library, Corner of Route 38 and Jewett Hill Road, Berkshire. RSVP to bfl@htva.net or call (607) 657-4418 to hold your place. 

AUGUST 2

Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. 

AUGUST 3

ACT Free Community Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Takeout only.

AUGUST 4

Caroline Center Church Fish Fry, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 719 Buffalo Rd., Brooktondale. Eat in or carryout. Dinners are $15 and include fried fish, broiled fish or chicken, baked potato and roll, coleslaw or applesauce, and dessert.

Depot Friday Nights: Ryan Wilson, doors open at 5:30 p.m., the show runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Depot in Newark Valley. Refreshments available. Bring a lawn chair. 

Grillin’ and Chillin’, 5 to 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 401, 263 Front St., Owego. Menu features Ribeye Sandwiches, Burgers and Hot Dogs, with sides or without. The menu may vary from month to month; ages under five eat free.

A Dinosaur Expedition Adventure presented by Roberta and Mike Straka, 2 p.m., Van Etten Library, 6 Gee St., Van Etten. For all ages!

AUGUST 5

Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.

AUGUST 8

Science Center Reptile Exhibit, 10:30 a.m., Berkshire Free Library, corner of Route 38 and Jewett Hill Road, Berkshire. RSVP to bfl@htva.net or call (607) 657-4418 to hold your place. 

AUGUST 9

Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. 

AUGUST 10

ACT Free Community Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Takeout only.

AUGUST 11

Depot Friday Nights: Gregg Neff, doors open at 5:30 p.m., the show runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Depot in Newark Valley. Refreshments available. Bring a lawn chair.

AUGUST 12

Next to Kin will perform at Trout Ponds Park in the Village of Newark Valley from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free event is made possible with funding from the NYS Council on the Arts Re-grant Program. 

Bingo, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion, 263 Front St., Owego. 

Park Terrace Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.

AUGUST 14

Berkshire Free Library Monthly Board of Trustees meeting, Berkshire Free Library, Route 38, Berkshire, or via Zoom. Contact Fran at BFL@htva.net for more information. 

AUGUST 15

Come Paint and Cook with Caitlin, 10:30 a.m., Berkshire Free Library, corner of Route 38 and Jewett Hill Road, Berkshire. RSVP to bfl@htva.net or call (607) 657-4418 to hold your place. 

AUGUST 16

Bread of Life Food Pantry, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. 

Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Monthly Meeting, 9 a.m., SWCD Office, 183 Corporate Dr., Owego. For questions, call (607) 687-3553.

Affirmations and Journaling Class, 4:30 p.m., Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. Call or text (607) 354-1037 or email to LifeAlignment4You@gmail.com to sign up.

AUGUST 18

Depot Friday Nights: Rick Pedro, doors open at 5:30 p.m., the show runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Depot in Newark Valley. Refreshments available. Bring a lawn chair.

AUGUST 22

Summer Party, 10:30 a.m., Berkshire Free Library, Corner of Route 38 and Jewett Hill Road, Berkshire. RSVP to bfl@htva.net or call (607) 657-4418 to hold your place. 

AUGUST 25

Depot Friday Nights: Tom and Marie, doors open at 5:30 p.m., the show runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Depot in Newark Valley. Refreshments available. Bring a lawn chair.

SEPTEMBER 1

Grillin’ and Chillin’, 5 to 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 401, 263 Front St., Owego. Menu features Ribeye Sandwiches, Burgers and Hot Dogs, with sides or without. The menu may vary from month to month; ages under five eat free.

SEPTEMBER 20

Meditation Class, 4:30 p.m., Candor Free Library, 2 Bank St., Candor. Call or text (607) 354-1037 or email to LifeAlignment4You@gmail.com to sign up.