What’s Happening for the week of March 2, 2025

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.

MARCH

Catholic Charities Tompkins / Tioga Outreach Center is open Tuesday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Candor’s American Legion Unit 907 Auxiliary meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., 90 Spencer Rd., Candor.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous offers a free Twelve Step recovery program for individuals struggling with food obsession, overeating, under-eating, or bulimia. No dues. No fees. Everyone is welcome. The group meets every Sunday, from 6:30-8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Union Church, 111 Temple St., Owego. For more information, call (607) 239-7838 or visit foodaddicts.org.

Music Rhythm and Drum Class, every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m., TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.

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

Waverly Playgroup, every Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Family Resource Center, 25 Tioga St., Waverly.

Nichols Playgroup, every Thursday, 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. Call (607) 625-3333 to reserve a spot.

Emerging Writers, second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Writers of all genres and levels 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. at 263 Front St., Owego. Regular menu is also available. Children aged five and under eat for free.

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

ACT Free Community Dinner, every Thursday from 5-6 p.m. at the 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. at 1 Water St., Candor. Open to Candor residents.

Trivia, 1st Wednesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. The cost is $5 per person. The first-place team receives 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 individuals aged 60 and older, and $7 for those under 60. Meals include entrée, side dishes, a 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 takes place every Wednesday morning from 10-11 a.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Call (607) 687-4120 for more information.

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

Euchre, Thursdays, 2 to 4p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. 

Storytime, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

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

Tech Help with Tina, By appointment, Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. 

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. 

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) meets on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. SAIL is a friendly and engaging fitness program tailored for adults aged 65 and older, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall fitness. Registration is required by calling (607) 687-4120 or emailing aging@tiogaopp.org. 

Project Neighbor Food Pantry is open on the third Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon, every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 p.m., and every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. at 78 Whig St., Newark Valley. 

Berkshire Free Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m., 12519 Rt. 38, Berkshire. For further information, call (607) 657-4418.

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.

Threads Group meets every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. This is a group open to individuals of all ages interested in exploring knitting, crocheting, and other crafts. Participants usually bring their own projects to work on and share. For more information, please call (570) 888-7117.

Free Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings with TOI’s Family Health Clinic, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. You do not need insurance to participate. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call TOI at (607) 687-4120 or email aging@tiogaopp.org.

Groove to the Music Rhythm and Drum Class with Mary Colvin Karpel meets every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. at TOI’s Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Offering a therapeutic experience that benefits both the mind and body by improving memory and concentration while relieving stress and anxiety. All materials provided. Registration is required by calling (607) 687-4120 or emailing aging@tiogaopp.org.

The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors will meet monthly at the Tioga County SWCD office. Meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of every month beginning at 9 a.m. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please feel free to contact the office at (607) 687-3553 or by email at walshw@tiogacountyny.gov .If you are interested in attending a meeting, please contact Wendy Walsh at the email above for more information.

Berkshire senior citizens over 50 years old who are residents of Berkshire, Richford, and Newark Valley are invited to a meeting held on the second Thursday of each month at noon for a dish-to-pass lunch, followed by a business meeting and seven games of Bingo at the Berkshire Fire Station, 12515 NY-38 in Berkshire. The time switches to 6 p.m., April through September.

FEBRUARY 5 to MARCH 26

8-Week Workshop Parenting Class, every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Neighborhood Depot, 146 Central Ave., Owego. Childcare stipends and travel reimbursements are available. Email Jes9@cornell.edu to register.

MARCH 1 and 2

Second Annual Prom Attire Giveaway, 12 to 5 p.m., Candor Children’s Closet and Boutique, 1 Water St., Candor. Bring your old prom gown to donate and get early entry starting at 11 a.m.

MARCH 2

Benefit for Jolie Ortu, OFA Class of 2021, 1 p.m., 200 Carl St., Endicott, N.Y. There will be a cash bar, basket raffles, door prizes, and more. Contact Chris Braman via text to (607) 343-1946 or on Facebook Messenger. Jolie is going through cancer treatment and needs some help.

Mardi Gras Brunch, followed by live music with the Alpha Brass Band, noon, Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley. Brunch is at noon, and music begins at 1:30. Reservations appreciated by calling (607) 308-1503.

MARCH 4

Mental Health (MH) Subcommittee, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse and Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities meeting, 9:30 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/89258023726?pwd=eMa5BuQiB36HatcItiT88X1wIqB25L.1; Meeting ID: 892 5802 3726; Passcode: 342063.

Pancake Shrove Tuesday Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, Main Street, Owego. Freewill donation.

Susquehanna Valley Audubon meeting, Potluck meal at 6 p.m., Program at 7:30 p.m., Waverly Community Methodist Church, 158 Chemung St., Waverly. The program will be on Owls by Rich Gulyas, Naturalist from Mt. Pisgah State Park. Meetings are open to the public and free. For more information, call (607) 425-7426.

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

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

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

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

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

MARCH 6

Guthrie Loudes Mammography Van, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., TOI’s Family Health Clinic, 110 Central Ave., Owego. Call (607) 798-5723 to schedule an appointment.

Beginner Line Dancing and lessons with Red’s Line Dancing, 6:30 p.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley.

Belva Lockwood Local History Talk, 6 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. 

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

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

Tioga County 1st monthly Legislative Workshop and Legislative Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Tioga County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

Mardi Gras Celebration, meal begins at 11:30 a.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Join TOI and the OA Middle School Student Council to learn more about this vibrant celebration. Activities including mask decorating and Mardi Gras Bingo begin at noon. Call (607) 687-4120 or email aging@tiogaopp.org for more information.

MARCH 7

A Matter of Trust – What is a Trust (and Do I Need One)” with Greg Catarella, Esq., 9-11:30 a.m., TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Learn valuable insights into what trusts are, how trusts work, and if a trust is right for you. This event is free to the public, but reservations are appreciated. Call (607) 687-4120 or email aging@tiogaopp.org to reserve your seat. 

Berkshire Senior Social Hour and NY Connects Office Hours at Berkshire Fire Department, 12515 NY-38, Berkshire, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Menu includes Ravioli Florentine, Vegetable, Dessert, and Beverage. Enjoy good food and great company. Suggested contribution for ages 60 and over is $5.00, under 60 is $7.00. Reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please call (607) 687-4120 or email aging@tiogaopp.org.

Senior First Friday Program – Lunch and Classic Movie – My Man Godfrey, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. Registration required.

MARCH 8

Family Mindfulness and Yoga Series for Autistic Youth (ages 4-21) and their Caregivers, 11 a.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. Registration required.

MARCH 9

Lasagna take-out meal, Pick up between 4:30 and 6 p.m., Nichols Presbyterian Church, 140 Main St., Nichols. Includes garlic bread, salad, and dessert for $12. Call to pre-order at (607) 699-3302. 

MARCH 10

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

Monday Lunch; 11:30 a.m., soup and sandwiches, Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley.

MARCH 11

The Third Regular Tioga County Legislative Meeting of 2025 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., Tioga County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.

MARCH 13

Evening Book Club – How to Read a Book by Monica Wood, 6:30 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

MARCH 14

Lenten Fish Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. or until sold out. St. John’s Church, 28 Rock St., Newark Valley. Take out only. For tickets, call (607) 687-1068. Cot is a $15 donation. Dinner includes baked or fried fish, homemade mac and cheese, coleslaw, a roll, and dessert.

MARCH 17

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

MARCH 19

Doug’s Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Grand Union Plaza, Route 17C, Owego. Hosted by the Owego Lions.

MARCH 20

Afternoon Book Club – Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow, 1 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.

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

MARCH 22

Dog Man Meets Nola, 11 a.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. 

MARCH 31

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

APRIL 21

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

MAY 19

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