What’s Happening for the week of August 25, 2024

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.

AUGUST

Storytime Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. (Note: there will be no Storytime from Aug. 27-Sept. 5.)

Storytime and Creation, every Saturday at 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.

Mahjong Mondays, 2-4 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

Tech Help Tuesdays with Tina; drop in any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

Kid’s Market at the Berkshire Free Library, 12519 NY-38, Berkshire, every Wednesday through Sept. 4 starting at 1 p.m. Adults need to be accompanied by children to receive free produce.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupon booklets will be available (dependent on income) at Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 30, or while supplies last. 

Conversational Spanish with Mrs. Margarita Valentin. The group meets every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Call (607) 687-4120 or email aging@tiogaopp.org to reserve your seat.

Emerging Writers, second Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Writers of all genres and degrees of experience are invited to bring their work to read to the group.

Owego Moose Breakfast, first Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., 3 Goodrich Rd., Owego. Open to the public.

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 5:30 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 are available for purchase.

Congregate Lunch served at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego, Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is a 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.

Meditation with Ed Valentin – Fridays, 1 to 2 p.m., TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For more information, call (607) 687-4120 ext. 335 or email info@tiogaopp.org/.

The Alzheimer’s Association’s remote support group, third 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. 

Spalding Memorial Library Board Meeting, fourth Wednesday of each month, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Meetings are open to the public. Call ahead if you are interested in attending. You can reach them at (570) 888-7117 or email smlibrary724@gmail.com.

Bingo, second Saturday of each Month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion, 263 Front St., Owego.

Threads Group meets every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. This is a group open to all ages wishing to explore knitting, crocheting, and other crafts. Members usually come with individual projects to work on and share. Call (570) 888-7117 for more information.

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn, an open fibers group, every Tuesday at noon, Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols. 

AUGUST 26

Valley Chorus End of Summer Picnic, 6 p.m., East Waverly Ball park pavilion.

Members should bring a dish to pass, table service, and a drink. New members are welcome.

Teddy Bear Picnic at Waverly Glen, 10:30 a.m., 85 Moore St., Waverly. For more information, email to jes49@cornell.edu. 

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

AUGUST 28

Tioga Opportunities WIC Clinic, 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Waverly Community Methodist Church, 158 Chemung St., Waverly.

Apalachin Lions Walk Up Food Pantry, 10 to 11 a.m., St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Register the Tuesday before Aug. 27 at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration required. Phone: 2-1-1 or visit www.foodbankst.org/cfd. 

AUGUST 29

Tioga Opportunities WIC Clinic, 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. 

Sensory Play at Muldoon Park, 10:30 a.m., 451 Pennsylvania Ave., Waverly. For more information, email to jes49@cornell.edu. 

Bookworms Unite, A Bookless Book Club, Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols. 

AUGUST 30

Greg Neff, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show begins at 6:30 p.m., The Depot, Newark Valley. 

Stories, songs, and a craft, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Ms. Jess will read stories about butterflies. The group will play outside with chalk and bubbles after each session. All ages are invited, and new families are always welcome.

LEGO Challenge, 4 p.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols. For ages four to 15.

AUGUST 31

Waits Cemetery Association Yard and Bake Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5108 Valley Rd., Owego.

SEPTEMBER 1

Celebrate Recovery Sunday, 10 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 117 Main St., Owego. Support for everyone affected by addiction.

SEPTEMBER 2

Rummage and Bake Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nichols Methodist Church, 59 S. Main St, Nichols. There will be small appliances, household necessities and decor, books, and electronics. There will be a $2 Bag Sale at 1:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 3

Toddler Tuesdays begin, 9 to 11 a.m., Family Resource Center, 25 Tioga St., Waverly. For more information, email to jes49@cornell.edu.

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, 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.

Susquehanna Valley Audubon meeting and dish to pass supper, 6 p.m., Airport Senior Community Clubhouse, 78 Piper St., Sayre. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service; dessert, coffee, and tea will be provided. The program, at 7:30 p.m., is Michelle Morningstar presenting on Photography and Birds. All are welcome. For more information, call Inga Wells at (607) 425-7426 or visit www.susquehannavalleyaudubon.org.

SEPTEMBER 5

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

Berkshire Free Library’s Annual Pie and Ice Cream Social, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Berkshire Fire Hall, Route 38, Berkshire. If you would like to help by baking, call (607) 657-4418 or visit berkshirefreelibrary.org. 

SEPTEMBER 6

Caroline Center Church Fish Fry, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 719 Buffalo Rd., Brooktondale. The cost is $15.

Senior Sampler – Art Class and Lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 719 Main St., Apalachin (wait list only).

SEPTEMBER 7

Owego United Methodist Church Parking Lot Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 261 Main St., Owego. 

Worship Together in the Park, 2 to 8 p.m., Hickories Park Bandshell, Owego. There will be free music, food, fellowship, and the Word. Bring lawn chairs. In case of rain the event will take place at Lakeview Chapel, Day Hollow Road, Owego.

SEPTEMBER 9

Wobble Trap 6-Week League, Mondays, starts at 4 p.m., Berkshire Rod and Gun Club, McMahon Road, Berkshire. For more information, call (607) 657-2702.

Common Time Choral Group Auditions and Rehearsal, Auditions at 6:30 p.m. with Rehearsal to follow at 7 p.m., Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira. For more information, call (607) 738-2242. 

SEPTEMBER 11

Athens Senior Citizens Luncheon, noon, Athens Wesleyan Church. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Coffee provided.

SEPTEMBER 12

The Ninth Regular Tioga County Legislative meeting of 2024 will be held at 12 p.m. in the Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 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.

Evening Book Club – James, by Pervical Everett, 6:30 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

SEPTEMBER 14

Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Home Central, 152 Central Ave., Owego. Proceeds benefit Tioga County Rural Ministry.

Chicken BBQ, noon until sold out, South Side Fire Company, 3120 Waits Rd., Owego. Includes half chicken with choice of two sides and a roll for $15, or 1/4 chicken with a choice of two sides and a roll for $10. 

Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser, 1 p.m., VFW, 207 Main St., Owego. The cost is $40 for advance tickets, they are $50 on the day of the event. Tickets are available at the VFW.

The Gospel group “GloryWay” Concert, 6 p.m., East Smithfield Federated Church, corner of Church and Main Streets, East Smithfield, Pa. A love offering will be received to support GloryWay’s ministry.

SEPTEMBER 16

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

Common Time Choral Group Auditions and Rehearsal, Auditions at 6:30 p.m. with Rehearsal to follow at 7 p.m., Park Church, 208 W. Gray St., Elmira. For more information, call (607) 738-2242.  

SEPTEMBER 17

Adult Book Club, 6 p.m., Berkshire Free Library, Route 38, Berkshire. Call (607) 657-4418 or visit berkshirefreelibrary.org for more information.

SEPTEMBER 19

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

Afternoon Book Club – Blood Shot by Sara Paretsky, 1 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

SEPTEMBER 16

Spencer Library Board of Trustees Meeting, 6 p.m., 41 N. Main St., Spencer. 

SEPTEMBER 26

Bookworms Unite, A Bookless Book Club, 6 p.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols. 

SEPTEMBER 27

LEGO Challenge, 4 p.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols. For ages four to 15.

SEPTEMBER 27 to SEPTEMBER 29

Newark Valley High School Class of 1974 50th reunion. Contact them at nvhsclassof1974@gmail.com for more information about tickets; registration information can be found at www.nvhs1974.org. All classmates are welcome.

SEPTEMBER 28

North Barton Grange #45 150th Birthday celebration, noon to 4 p.m., 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly.

Books and a Bonfire, noon to 4 p.m.; listen to stories out in the garden, toast marshmallows over the fire, and paint a pumpkin! Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. All ages are welcome. Registration is required and the rain date will be the following Saturday. Call the Library to register at (570) 888-7117. Hosted by 2 Rivers Insurance.

OCTOBER 7

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

OCTOBER 28

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