What’s Happening for the week of November 3, 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 email wpost@owegopennysaver.com. Please send notices at least three weeks in advance of the event. Space available; your event will appear.

OCTOBER

Storytime Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

Nichols Playgroup, every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m., Family Resource Center, 139 Roki Blvd., Nichols.

Spencer Playgroup, every Wednesday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 57 E. Tioga St., Spencer.

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

Tech Help Tuesdays with Tina; by appointment only, Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

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.

American Legion Sunday Breakfast with Weekly Specials, running through May 11, 8-11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego. Regular menu also available; includes coffee and juice. Kids five and under eat free.

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 valued at $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 through 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.

Zen Before Zzzzs, Tuesdays starting Nov.12, 6 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

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 area.

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 typically bring their own projects to work on and share. Call (570) 888-7117 for more information.

OCTOBER 14 to JANUARY 6

GriefShare Support Group, every Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lakeview Chapel, 185 Day Hollow Rd., Owego. Register at Griefshare.org. Call Lakeview Chapel at (607) 687-3261 if you have any questions.

NOVEMBER 1 to NOVEMBER 30

Tioga Arts Councils presents Karalyn Hope – Everyone Else Around Me: An Exhibition, Opening Night is on Nov. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. After the opening, the exhibit will be open Wednesday through Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Tioga Arts Council, 179 Front St., Owego.

NOVEMBER 4

Social Gaming Club, 5 to 7 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. This club includes tabletop and computer games for ages 10 and up. Call (570) 888-7117 for more information.

NOVEMBER 5

Election Day Drive-Thru Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 4:30 p.m. until gone, 12515 Rt. 38, Berkshire. The cost is $15. Take-out only.

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

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

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

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

NOVEMBER 6

Free Parenting Classes, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego. Transportation assistance is available. Childcare provided. Email jes49@cornell.edu to register.

NOVEMBER 7         

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

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

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

Local Author Talk – “Sign of the Dimes” with Arlene Kucharski, 6 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

NOVEMBER 8

Celebrating Veterans Community Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., Owego Elks, Front Street, Owego. Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs, salad, and dessert. Free for all veterans and $15 for non-veterans.

NOVEMBER 9

Holiday Showcase, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Owego, N.Y. There will be a visit from Santa, music, holiday sales, free gifts, and much more! Visit www.owego.org to learn more.

Community Breakfast to Honor Veterans, doors open at 8 a.m. Coffee is available at 8:30 a.m., and breakfast is served at 9:30 a.m. Presentation by Major Robert Riggs, retired, Allen Memorial Baptist Church gym, 8 Church St., Candor. Following the presentation, door prizes will be given to all veterans.

Crochet Class for Beginners, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. Registration is required by calling (607) 625-3333.

Ollie and Nola Show, Therapy Dog Storytime, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. 

Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., North Spencer Christian Academy, 721 Ithaca Rd., Spencer.      

NOVEMBER 11

Pulled Pork Lunch (veterans eat free), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St. Newark Valley.

Berkshire Free Library Trustees meeting at 3:30 p.m. at the Berkshire Free Library, 12519 NY-38, Berkshire. Contact Fran at BFL@htva.net for more information.

NOVEMBER 12

The Eleventh 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 at 56 Main St., Owego.

The 2025 Tentative Tioga County Budget Hearing will be held at 10 a.m. in the 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., Legislative Conference Room of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main St., Owego.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Subcommittee meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Health and Human Services Building, 1062 State Rt. 38, Owego. This meeting is also available via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88609045145?pwd=BDmDqiyXARSZsSVKIJtEaV56W5JweC.1; Meeting ID: 886 0904 5145; Passcode: 635485.

Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities meeting, 9 a.m. at the Health and Human Services Building, 1062 State Rt. 38, Owego. This meeting is also available via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84816240478?pwd=4rjcun7aOacf0BdKyoVF6xXbRGkiTh.1; Meeting ID: 848 1624 0478; Passcode: 081113.

NOVEMBER 13

Free Parenting Classes, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego. Transportation assistance is available. Childcare provided. Email Family Resource Center jes49@cornell.edu to register.

NOVEMBER 14

1957 Apalachin Meeting Mafia Summit Talk with County Historian Emma Sedore: 6 p.m. at the Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.      

NOVEMBER 16

Chicken Fettuccine Dinner followed by the Dean Goble Band, 5:30 p.m. at the Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St. Newark Valley. The cost is a $15 suggested donation.

NOVEMBER 17

Craft Fair sponsored by Owego Rotary, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. Free entry; free parking. Over 30 local vendors and an extensive basket raffle, 50/50, silent auction.

NOVEMBER 18

Vendor Registration deadline for Spalding Memorial Library Christmas Market. Join them on Nov. 30; applications can be picked up at the front desk of the library, located at 724 S. Main St. in Athens, Pa. There is a $10 registration fee for each 10×10 spot. This is an outdoor event, so be prepared for Wintery weather. Deadline to sign up is Nov. 18. Call (570) 888-7117 for more information.

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.

NOVEMBER 20

Free Parenting Classes, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego. Transportation assistance is available. Childcare provided. Email Family Resource Center jes49@cornell.edu to register.

NOVEMBER 21

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

Afternoon Book Club – Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane, 1 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

Evening Book Club – Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, 6:30 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.   

Community Services Board meeting at 9:30 a.m., Health and Human Services Building, 1062 State Rt. 38, Owego. This meeting is also available via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85205717804?pwd=bqGIb5a0N75A1lMF9bmyxLp8jnipHw.1; Meeting ID: 852 0571 7804; Passcode: 024499.

NOVEMBER 23

Surviving the Holidays with support and practical tips for facing holiday challenges after the loss of a loved one, 10 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4 p.m., Lakeview Chapel, 185 Day Hollow Rd., Owego. Register at GriefShare.org. 

Apalachin United Methodist Church Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 303 Pennsylvania Ave, Apalachin. Huge variety of homemade crafts, and lunch is available. Benefits Apalachin United Women in Faith.

NOVEMBER 27

Apalachin Lions Walk Up Mobile Food Pantry, 10 to 11 a.m., St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Pre-registration required. Register the Tuesday before Nov. 26 at 8:30 a.m. until full. Phone: 2-1-1 or Online: www.foodbankst.org/cfd. Bring a cart or bags to carry food!

NOVEMBER 30

NYS Snowmobile Safety Course, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Moose Lodge, 3 Goodrich Rd., Owego. For more information, call Melissa at (607) 744-1946. To register, visit Parks.ny.gov/recreation/snowmobiles.

DECEMBER 4

Free Parenting Classes, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego. Transportation assistance is available. Childcare provided. Email jes49@cornell.edu to register.

DECEMBER 9

Kielbasa and Pierogi Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St. Newark Valley.

DECEMBER 11

Free Parenting Classes, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego. Transportation assistance is available. Childcare provided. Email jes49@cornell.edu to register.

DECEMBER 18

Free Parenting Classes, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego. Transportation assistance is available. Childcare provided. Email jes49@cornell.edu to register.

JANUARY 8

Free Parenting Classes, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego. Transportation assistance is available. Childcare provided. Email jes49@cornell.edu to register.