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. If space is available, your event will appear.
JANUARY
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Sundays at 6:15 p.m., First Presbyterian Union Church, 111 Temple St., Owego. No dues or fees. Use the side street entrance. Anyone who struggles with food or weight is welcome. For more information, call (607) 351-9504 or visit foodaddicts.org.
The American Legion is serving breakfast every Sunday from 8-11:30 a.m. There is a regular menu and weekly specials. Kids under five eat free. The Legion is located at 263 Front St. in Owego. Call (607) 687-3401 for more information.
Worship Service, 8 a.m. coffee time and 8:45 a.m. service each week at Germany Hill Global Methodist Church, 790 Spaulding Hill Rd., Owego. Immerse yourself in engaging music, prayer, and a scriptural message by Pastor Matt Rowe. All are welcome.
Music Rhythm and Drum Class, every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego.
Tech Help with Tina, by appointment only, at Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. Call (607) 625-3333.
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.
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. The 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.
Project Neighbor Food Pantry is open 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, second Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m., 12519 Rt. 38, Berkshire. For further information, call (607) 657-4418.
Spalding Memorial Library Board Meeting, fourth Wednesday of each month at 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.
Van Etten Public Library, open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1-5 p.m.; Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 7 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Free Wi-Fi and public computers are available for patrons.
Free blood pressure and glucose screenings with TOI’s Family Health Clinic, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the 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.
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. from April through September.
Chair yoga for everyone, Thursdays at 1 p.m., Union Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 200 E. Main St., Endicott. Call (607) 748-9651 for more information.
Chair Yoga for Older Adults at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Call (607) 687-4120 for more information.
Drum Class: Saturdays from 1:30-3 p.m., Align With Sarah’s Community Classroom, 217 Main St., Owego. All levels are welcome. Enjoy the magic of rhythm, guided by an experienced teacher. Learn to play in the percussion ensemble. Drums are provided upon request. Free! Donations are accepted. Visit www.alignwithsarah.com/events-calendar to learn more.
JANUARY 11
Twelfth Night, the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of the Carnivale celebration, 2 p.m., Union Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Main St., Endicott. They will have free revelry with the Basin Street Jazz Band and maybe even a few cookies. All are welcome to this free community event.
JANUARY 12
Monday Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley. Lunch will be meatloaf, potatoes, salad, and dessert. The cost for senior citizens is $5, and $7 for adults.
Game Adventure Club, second and fourth Monday of each month, 5 to 7 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. They currently have a full D&D campaign, but please contact the library at (570) 888-7117 if you are interested in joining! Game Adventure Club is for adults and children ages 13 and up.
JANUARY 13
Gentle Yoga and Tea, 10 a.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley. Piloting a gentle yoga and tea program designed for anyone looking for slow, supportive movement and community connection. This is chair friendly, beginner friendly, and adaptable for a wide range of ages, bodies, and abilities. No yoga experience is needed. Drop in; donation-based.
First Regular Meeting of the County Legislature for 2026, noon, Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Finance, Legal, and Safety meeting, 10:30 a.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Berkshire Free Library Trustees Meeting, second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., Berkshire Library, Route 38, Berkshire.
Threads Knitting and Crocheting Group, Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa.
Black Coffee Book Club, 5-7 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Join them for their monthly reading selection, a cup of coffee, and a snack. This book club meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
JANUARY 14
Athens Senior Citizens Luncheon Meeting, noon, Athens Wesleyan Church. This will be the installation of officers and a memorial service for seniors who passed during the year 2025. Please bring a dish to pass, table service, and a beverage. Coffee will be provided. Guests are welcome.
Candor Free Library Association Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., 2 Bank St., Candor. Annual reports will be presented, and trustees will be elected to the board. The regular January board meeting follows. Both meetings are open to the public, and interested Candor residents are invited to attend.
Kids’ Crafts, 3-4:30 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. All ages are invited to come make a fork-painted polar bear.
JANUARY 15
Afternoon Book Club, 1 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Storytime, Thursdays 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
Community Services Board meeting, 9:30 a.m., Health and Human Services Building, 1062 State Rt. 38, Owego. This meeting is also available via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/49uyeuu9, Meeting ID: 823 2489 7330, Passcode: 355720.
Book Clubs for Adults, 1 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. This book club is reading the historical fiction novel, The Paper Daughters of Chinatown, by Heather B. Moore. It follows the experiences of those involved with human trafficking in San Francisco’s Chinatown around 1900. January is Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Month, and they will discuss the subject on a national and local level. At 6 p.m. is Becky’s Choose your own title Book Club: This group chooses its own book according to a designated prompt and discusses it monthly. This month, they will discuss their choice of a first book in a series.
JANUARY 16
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. The menu includes oven-baked chicken, sweet potatoes, collard greens, and peach cobbler for dessert. Call (607) 687-4120 or email aging@tiogaopp.org for more information.
Spencer Senior Social Hour, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Inspire S-VE Community and Fitness Center, 57 E. Tioga St., Spencer. Menu includes oven-baked chicken, vegetables, dessert, and a beverage. The suggested contribution for ages 60 and over is $5, under 60 is $7. Reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please call (607) 687-4120 or email aging@tiogaopp.org.
BINGO for Older Adults, 1 to 2 p.m., TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Call (607) 687-4120 for more information.
Storytime, 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 hats and mittens. They will have playtime with blocks following the 11 a.m. session. All ages are invited, and new families are always welcome.
JANUARY 17
New York Forest Owners Association will have Tom Tasber speak on American black bears at a free, open-to-the-public annual potluck dinner. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; the meal is at 2 p.m. at Broome County Cooperative Extension, 840 Front St., Binghamton. Bring a dish to pass and your table service. They will provide beverages and a sheet of pizza. Please RSVP Steve at (607) 902-4090.
Messy Church – free tomato soup and grilled cheese dinner, 4 to 6 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego.
JANUARY 19 to APRIL 13
GriefShare Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Lakeview Chapel, 185 Day Hollow Rd., Owego For more information, call Lakeview Chapel at (607) 687-3261. Register at GriefShare.org.
JANUARY 20
Apalachin Library Board Meeting, 6:15 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. Gentle Yoga and Tea, 10 a.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley. Piloting a gentle yoga and tea program designed for anyone looking for slow, supportive movement and community connection. This is chair friendly, beginner friendly, and adaptable for a wide range of ages, bodies, and abilities. No yoga experience is needed. Drop in; donation-based.
JANUARY 21
Cardinals in Snow Glass Painting Class, 6 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge 1039, 223 Front St., Owego. The fee is $40; register at classyglassbyanita.com or call (607) 687-1039.
JANUARY 22
American Legion 401 Auxiliary Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Main Street, Owego. The menu includes lasagna, salad, rolls, and cookies. The cost is $15 a plate. Eat in or take out.
Storytime, Thursdays 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
Legislative (2nd Legislative Workshop), 10 a.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
JANUARY 24
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 11 a.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Sterling Silver Workshop, 2 p.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley. Create your own hand-forged hook and eye bracelet. No experience needed.
JANUARY 26
Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.
JANUARY 27
Gentle Yoga and Tea, 10 a.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley. Piloting a gentle yoga and tea program designed for anyone looking for slow, supportive movement and community connection. This is chair friendly, beginner friendly, and adaptable for a wide range of ages, bodies, and abilities. No yoga experience is needed. Drop in; donation-based.
International Cuisine Day, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. The menu includes a Korean Barbecue Bowl. Suggested contribution for ages 60 and over is $5, under 60 is $7.
JANUARY 29
Storytime, Thursdays 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
FEBRUARY 5
Red’s Line Dancing Instruction, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley.
Storytime, Thursdays 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
FEBRUARY 6
Smokey Legend BBQ, 4 to 7 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego.
FEBRUARY 7
Soup and Salad Dinner, 3:30 p.m. until gone, Richford Congregational Church, Route 38, Richford. Freewill offering.
FEBRUARY 9
Monday Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley. A $5 donation is suggested for adults.
FEBRUARY 10
Berkshire Free Library Trustees Meeting, second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., Berkshire Library, Route 38, Berkshire.
FEBRUARY 12
Storytime, Thursdays, 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
FEBRUARY 13
Monthly Community Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. Featuring Penne alla vodka, green beans, Italian bread, and dessert. The cost is $12 per person.
FEBRUARY 14
Bourbon Tasting; kitchen open at 12 p.m., Tasting from 2 to 3 p.m., auction from 3 to 4 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. Veteran Services Fundraiser. Tickets are $50 per person. Purchase tickets at the Owego or Johnson City Elks Lodge, or call (607) 759-8985.
FEBRUARY 19
Storytime, Thursdays 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
FEBRUARY 26
Storytime, Thursdays 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
MARCH 5
Storytime, Thursdays 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
MARCH 7
Soup and Salad Dinner, 3:30 p.m. until gone, Richford Congregational Church, Route 38, Richford. Freewill offering.
MARCH 10
Berkshire Free Library Trustees Meeting, second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., Berkshire Library, Route 38, Berkshire.
MARCH 12
Storytime, Thursdays 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
MARCH 19
Storytime, Thursdays 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
MARCH 26
Storytime, Thursdays 11 a.m., Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols.
APRIL 14
Berkshire Free Library Trustees Meeting, second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., Berkshire Library, Route 38, Berkshire.
MAY 7 and 8
North Orwell Hall Sportsman Antiques and Trap Show, 34142 Rt. 187, Pa. For more information, call Bruce at (607) 426-6276.
MAY 12
Berkshire Free Library Trustees Meeting, second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., Berkshire Library, Route 38, Berkshire.
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