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.
OCTOBER
American Legion Post 401 Breakfast, every Sunday from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Post, located at 263 Front St. in Owego. Breakfast includes coffee and juice. Kids five and under eat free. The public is welcome.
ACT Free Community Dinner, every Thursday from 5-6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego. Takeout only.
Park Terrace Food Pantry, every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., basement of the Park Terrace United Methodist Church, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin.
Bread of Life Food Pantry, every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Candor residents.
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.
Trivia Tuesdays, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m., TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Bring a friend. All are welcome. Call (607) 687-4120 for more information.
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 breathing 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.
The 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.
Yoga, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Free Parent / Child Playgroups, every Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., 139 Roki Blvd., Nichols. For more information, call Joan at (607) 258-1208 or email to jes49@cornell.edu.
OCTOBER 14
Pipe Organ Concert, 6:30 p.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley. Suggested minimum concert donation is $5. Email newarkvalleycc@gmail.com or call (607) 308-1503 for more information.
OCTOBER 16
Board games, card games, gaming computer fun and more, 5 to 7 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. All ages’ welcome.
OCTOBER 17
Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Grand Union Parking Lot, Route 17C, Owego. Sponsored by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
VFW Tuesday’s Wings and Things Special: Patty Melt, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $12.
Threads Group, 5 to 7 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.
OCTOBER 18
Tioga County SWCD Board of Directors meeting, 9 a.m., 183 Corporate Dr., Owego. For questions, call (607) 687-3553 or email to walshw@tiogacountyny.gov.
Beginner Rumba Dance Lessons, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $10 per lesson.
Free Community Class offered by Sarah Misson of Align with Sarah, Topic: How Tapping (EFT) Can Relieve Chronic Pain including Anxiety. The class is held at the Candor Free Library and runs 90 minutes and includes time at the end for questions. For more information and to sign up, visit www.alignwithsarah.com or call/text (607) 354-1037.
Warriors Book Club Series by Erin Hunter, 4 to 4:45 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Eat some popcorn and do a related activity. Book series is recommended for ages eight to 12.
Tioga County Planning Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Tioga County Health and Human Services Building, Room 2139, 1062 State Route 38, Owego. Direct any questions to Elaine Jardine, Tioga County Planning director, at (607) 687-8257 or via email to jardinee@tiogacountyny.gov.
OCTOBER 19
Tioga County Legislative (2nd Legislative Workshop), 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Afternoon Book Club, The Confession of Brother Haluin by Ellis Peters, 1 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Dinner and Trivia Fundraiser for the Newark Valley Community Center, 5 p.m., 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley. Bring your friends and family to enjoy $8 Taco Bowls with the fixings. Dessert, soda, coffee, and desserts will be available. Trivia game starts at approximately 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Teams of one to six can compete for prizes. Call (607) 308-1503 for more information.
Join Ms. Jess Story Time for all Ages, 6:30 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Feel free to wear your jammies!
OCTOBER 20
VFW Friday Night Dinner: October Fest, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 207 Main St. Owego. The cost is $15.
Tracy Creek Memorial Church Fall Family Movie Night Showing Super Mario Bros., 6 p.m., 5 Knight Rd., Vestal. Costumes are encouraged and there will be a costume parade after the movie. Candy and Pumpkins will be given out to children while supplies last.
OCTOBER 21
A Concert for Scholarships, 7 p.m., Newark Valley High School Auditorium, 68 Wilson Rd., Newark Valley. The concert is free, but monetary donations will be welcome at the door. All money collected goes directly to the scholarship fund.
Harvest Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Caroline Center Church, 719 Buffalo Rd., Brooktondale. There will be vendors, a silent auction, bake sale, chili, hotdogs, cider, and more.
Makerspace: Corn Husk Dolls, 10 a.m. to noon, Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. Registration is required by calling (607) 625-3333.
OFA Class of 1983 40th Reunion, 7 to 10 p.m., Owego’s Parkview Hotel and Restaurant, Front Street, Owego. Contact Alyce Halstead, Shelly Rusin, and Sheryl Raftis on Facebook.
Annual Chance Auction, doors open at 1 p.m., tickets drawn at 2 p.m., VFW, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre, Pa. A $5 donation includes 10 bidding chips, a door prize ticket, and dessert.
Monthly Food Giveaway, 11 a.m. to noon, Tracy Creek Memorial Church, 5 Knight Rd., Vestal. Pull around to the back of the church and a volunteer will greet you.
Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser for the Alice Bidlack Award, 5 to 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Union Church Fellowship Hall, corner of Temple Street and North Avenue, Owego. Free will donation for dinner.
OCTOBER 22
Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Campville Fire Department, 6653 State Route 17C, Endicott. Goodwill donation.
Rummage Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lounsberry United Methodist Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3586 E. River Rd., Nichols.
OCTOBER 23
Owego Lions Club Pork Chop BBQ, 1 to 6 p.m., VFW, 207 Main St., Owego. Tickets are $14 each, takeout only. Dinner includes a pork chop, baked beans, salt potatoes, and a roll. Call (607) 760-4795 for more information.
OCTOBER 24
Celebrate Fatherhood Group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., The Red Door, 359 Broad St., Waverly.
VFW Tuesday’s Wings and Things Special: Stuffed Pepper, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $12.
Life After a Stroke / Stroke Support Group, 1 to 3 p.m., Vestal Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal. For stroke survivors and caregivers. For information, call Sue at (607) 754-3405.
OCTOBER 25
Apalachin Lions Walk-Up Mobile Food Pantry, 10 to 11 a.m., St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Pre-registration is required before Oct. 24 at 8:30 a.m. or until full. Call 2-1-1 or visit www.foodbankst.org/cfd to register.
Beginner Rumba Dance Lessons, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $10 per lesson.
Microsoft Word Basics Free Class, 3 p.m., GFJ Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott. To register, visit gfjlibrary.org/calendar/ or call (607) 757-5350. In person only, registration required.
OCTOBER 26
Oktoberfest Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Serving Bratwurst and Pierogies with sides and a festive dessert. Suggested contribution for age 60 and over is $5; under age 60 is $7. Call (607) 687-4120 to make your reservation.
GFJ Misinformation, Disinformation, and Honing Digital Literacy Skills Virtual Free Class, 1 p.m. Visit tinyurl.com/GFJTC-class at the class time and enter your email.
Estate Planning with Visions Federal Credit Union, free class, 6 p.m., GFJ Library, 1001 Park St. Endicott. To register, visit gfjlibrary.org/calendar/ or call (607) 757-5350. In person only, registration required.
OCTOBER 27
VFW Friday Night Dinner: Chicken Parmesan, 207 Main St. Owego. The cost is $15.
Historic Owego Marketplace’s Third Annual Halloween Fest, 5 to 9 p.m., Lake Street, Owego. Costume and Parade Contest, Trick or Treating, and more! Visit www.owego.org to learn more.
OCTOBER 28
Dinner with Alpha Brass Band, dinner at 5:30 p.m., music begins 6:30 p.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley. The cost for the dinner and concert is $20. Dinner seating is Limited and reservations are requested. Concert Reserved Seating for dinner guests. Remainder of seating will be General Admission. While the suggested minimum concert donation is $10 and Dinner and Concert suggested donation is $20, they appreciate any additional support you can provide to support improvements to this new concert venue and community center. Email newarkvalleycc@gmail.com or call (607) 308-1503 for reservations or more information.
OCTOBER 29
Halloween Costume Party, 1 p.m., G&B Farms, 235 Glenmary Dr., Owego. Join the Ranch Riders 4-H Club and the G&B family for an evening of pizza treats and fun. Dress up yourself, and your horse! RSVP to G&B Farms by calling (607) 341-5911 by Oct. 13.
Polish Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or until sold out, St. John’s Church, 28 Rock St., Newark Valley. The cost is $13 and the dinner is take-out only, with curbside pickup. For tickets, call (607) 687-1068. Advance tickets are recommended.
OCTOBER 30
Adult Computer Literacy Class: Microsoft Word, 5 to 7 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. Registration is required by calling (607) 625-3333.
OCTOBER 31
Halloween Spooktacular, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Event will feature dinner, and a costume party with music and sweet treats beginning at 12:30 p.m.
VFW Tuesday’s Wings and Things Special: Open Faced Turkey Sandwich, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $12.
NOVEMBER 1
Beginner Hustle Dance Lessons, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $10 per lesson.
Speedsville Cemetery Association Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., Speedsville Community Hall, Speedsville. All are welcome to attend.
NOVEMBER 2
The Apalachin Lions 60th Annual Senior Citizen Dinner, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Donoli’s Restaurant, Route 434, Apalachin. If you are a senior citizen and would like to attend but did not receive an invitation, call Lion Donald Castellucci Jr. at (607) 687-0965. The dinner includes a traditional Thanksgiving meal and entertainment.
NOVEMBER 3
Caroline Center Church Fish Fry, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 719 Buffalo Rd., Brooktondale. The cost is $15 per person.
VFW Friday Night Dinner: Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes, 207 Main St. Owego. The cost is $15.
NOVEMBER 3 and 4
Biennial Hooked Rug Show, Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St., Vestal.
NOVEMBER 4
Country Roads Holiday Event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Department, 7151 Rte. 38, Newark Valley. They are looking for Crafters and Vendors to participate. Contact Kat Amato by calling (607) 237-9477.
NOVEMBER 8
Candor Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m., 2 Bank St., Candor.
Beginner Hustle Dance Lessons, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $10 per lesson.
NOVEMBER 11
Bingo, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion, 263 Front St., Owego.
Whole Food Plant Based Free Community Dinner, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Tioga County Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1090 Owego Rd., Candor.
NOVEMBER 13
Berkshire Free Library Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Route 38, Berkshire.
Vendor registration deadline for Spalding Memorial Library’s 9th Annual Christmas Market (set for Nov. 25). Food Trucks are welcome to apply. For an application, stop by the library or email to mcampbell@spaldinglibrary.org
NOVEMBER 15
Tioga County SWCD Board of Directors Meeting, 9 a.m., 183 Corporate Dr., Owego. For questions, call (607) 687-3553 or email to walshw@tiogacountyny.gov.
Beginner Hustle Dance Lessons, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $10 per lesson.
Free Community Class offered by Sarah Misson of Align with Sarah, Topic: Chakra Balancing and How This Relates to Chronic Pain Relief, Candor Free Library. Runs 90 minutes and includes time at the end for questions. More information sign up is available online at www.alignwithsarah.com, or call / text (607) 354-1037.
NOVEMBER 18
Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave, Apalachin. Lunch is available. Benefits the Apalachin United Women in Faith.
NOVEMBER 25
9th Annual Christmas Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.
NOVEMBER 29
Beginner Hustle Dance Lessons, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $10 per lesson.
NOVEMBER 30
2023 Tioga County Business 2 Business Expo, 9 a.m. to noon, Business After Hours and Cocktail Hour from 5 to 6 p.m., Tioga Downs Casino Resort, 2384 W. River Rd., Nichols. For more information about registering or sponsoring the event, visit www.tiogachamber.com or call Sabrina Henriques, Tioga Chamber CEO and president, at (607) 687-7335.
DECEMBER 1
Caroline Center Church Fish Fry, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 719 Buffalo Rd., Brooktondale. The cost is $15 per person.
DECEMBER 6
Beginner Waltz Dance Lessons, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $10 per lesson.
DECEMBER 9
Bingo, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion, 263 Front St., Owego.
Whole Food Plant Based Free Community Dinner, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Tioga County Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1090 Owego Rd., Candor.
DECEMBER 11
Berkshire Free Library Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Route 38, Berkshire.
DECEMBER 13
Beginner Waltz Dance Lessons, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $10 per lesson.
DECEMBER 20
Tioga County SWCD Board of Directors Meeting, 9 a.m., 183 Corporate Dr., Owego. For questions, call (607) 687-3553 or email to walshw@tiogacountyny.gov.
Beginner Waltz Dance Lessons, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $10 per lesson.
DECEMBER 27
Beginner Waltz Dance Lessons, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $10 per lesson.
DECEMBER 31
Berkshire Free Library Annual Meeting of Board of Trustees, 3:30 pm., Route 38, Berkshire.
JANUARY 7
Berkshire Free Library Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Route 38, Berkshire.
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