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.
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER
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.
Spencer Playgroup, every Wednesday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at 57 E. Tioga St., Spencer.
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 2-7 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Free Wi-Fi and public computers are available for patrons. Join them Mondays from 10-11 a.m. for a gentle movement exercise class. Family storytime for pre-K children and their caregivers is every Friday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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., will be on break beginning on Sept. 3, and will resume on Oct. 15. Call (607) 687-4120 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 20 to 28
Stuff the Truck, Feed the Need Fall Food Drive, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sweeneys Plaza, Apalachin. Accepting non-perishable food items and monetary donations to benefit Catholic Charities Tioga Food Pantry and Future Community Café Food Truck.
SEPTEMBER 21
Sterling Silver Jewelry Workshop, 2 p.m., Newark Valley Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley.
The Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club has changed its meeting day to the third Sunday of the month. They will meet next on Sept. 21 at the Athens Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. The Pebble Pups will meet at 1 p.m. The board meeting is at 1:30 p.m. The regular club meeting and program start at 2 p.m. The program is a Show and Tell with the theme, “How I became interested in the hobby.” For more information, check out www.chehannarocks.com.
SEPTEMBER 22
Mahjong Mondays, 2 to 4 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Jane Austen Movie Club – Emma, 4 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Sign-Ups for Valley Chorus for the Christmas Concert, 6 p.m., Waverly High School in Kevin Doherty’s music room. The concert is on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6.
SEPTEMBER 23
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County Board of Directors Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Neighborhood Depot Conference Room, 146 Central Ave., Owego. RSVP to Tioga@cornell.edu or (607) 659-5694.
Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Threads Group, 6 to 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.
SEPTEMBER 24
Food Bank of the Southern Tier and Apalachin Lions walk-up mobile food pantry, 10-11 a.m., St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 23 at 8:30 a.m. or until full. Call 2-1-1 or visit www.foodbankst.org/cfd to register. Bring a cart or bags to carry food.
TOI’s Community Wellness Expo, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tioga Downs Casino Resort, 2384 W. River Rd., Nichols. Free admission. Local agencies and businesses offering resources for Healthy Living. Presentations by local health and wellness experts. There will be a flu shot clinic and free health screenings with TOI’s Family Health Clinic. Live music provided by Andy Fagan. Door prizes and much more. Call (607) 687-4120 or visit www.tiogaopp.org to learn more.
SEPTEMBER 25
Euchre Thursdays, 2 to 4 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Support in Fatherhood with Connected Journeys Counseling, 6 to 7 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Explore the role of fathers in pregnancy and postpartum, including common concerns that fathers have about birth, partnership, and parenting. The lecture is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Attend for a chance to win a $25 gift card. For more information, call (312) 772-3309 or email jessicavecounseling@gmail.com.
Zen Before Zzzzs Yoga, 6 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
SEPTEMBER 26
Waverly Senior Social Hour 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Waverly Community Methodist Church, 158 Chemung St., Waverly. Enjoy a delicious meal and friendly conversation. 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.
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 scarecrows. Playtime will follow the 11a.m. session. All ages are invited, and new families are always welcome.
SEPTEMBER 27
Painting Class with Laura, 11 a.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. This painting features a fall-themed raccoon. Ages 8 and older; a material fee of $5 can be paid when you arrive for the event. Registration is required; please call (570) 888-7117 to secure your spot in the class.
SEPTEMBER 29
Mahjong Mondays, 2 to 4 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Flu Shot Clinic with TOI’s Family Health Clinic, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at TOI’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (607) 687-5333 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 30
Zen Before Zzzzs Yoga, 6 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
OCTOBER 1
Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Basket Pre-Registration begins. Families of one to three receive a small turkey breast; those with four or more receive a full turkey. Preregister by Oct. 23 at noon or until full. Call (607) 272-5062 for more information.
OCTOBER 2
Line Dancing with Red’s Line Dancing Instruction, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley.
OCTOBER 3
Senior First Friday Program – Bunco+, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. Registration required; call (607) 625-3333.
OCTOBER 3 and 4
Oktoberfest, Friday from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Most Holy Rosary Church, Route 26, Maine, N.Y. There will be food, a bake sale, basket raffles, games for kids and adults, live entertainment, and much more. Free admission.
OCTOBER 4
Ticket Auction (Chinese Auction), doors open at 6 p.m. and the drawing starts at 7 p.m., Owego Moose Lodge, 3 Goodrich Rd., Owego. Guests receive 25 tickets plus a door prize ticket for $2. Hosted by the Owego Lions Club.
Apalachin Fall Route 434 Highway Cleanup, 9 a.m., meet at BEAM ELECTRONICS next to Dunkin’ Donuts on Rt 434. Bring work gloves and dress for the weather; all cleanup supplies will be furnished. For more information, call Lion Paul Huonker at (607) 625-2727.
Pokemon Club, Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Books and a Bonfire, noon, Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Kids will listen to stories from Ms. Jess, paint a pumpkin, make a s’more, and take home a free book, T-shirt, and goodie bag. Call the library to register at (570) 888-7117. This is a free event.
Let’s “Ghost” Domestic Violence, noon to 5 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. Hosted by A New Hope Center, this family-friendly holiday carnival will feature vendors, raffle baskets, free games for kids, a child’s costume contest, face painting, and treats. Contact Amy at A New Hope Center at (607) 687-6866 for more information.
Grieving the Death of a Spouse, 10 a.m. to noon, or 2 to 4 p.m., Lakeview Chapel, 185 Day Hollow Rd., Owego. Pre-register at GriefShare.org/spouse or call (607) 687-3261.
OCTOBER 4 and 5
Newark Valley Apple Festival, family fun at the grounds of the Bement-Billings Farmstead, Route 38, Newark Valley. There will be food, live music, apple treats, a charming gift shop, kids’ activities, an 1800’s home tour, horse and wagon rides, crafters, nature trails, and much more. For more information, visit nvhistory.org.
OCTOBER 5
4th Annual Owego Porchfest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 50 musical groups perform on porches, balconies, and sidewalks in the Village of Owego. To participate, visit www.owego.org.
National Life Chain, 2 p.m. for 60 to 90 minutes, public witness and prayer for human life. Location details can be found at lifechain.org or by calling Rob at (570) 250-4179. Locally, the National Life Chain will take place at the courthouse in Owego and West River Road at the NY-17 exit in Nichols.
OCTOBER 6
Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.
OCTOBER 7
Susquehanna Valley Audubon Club Meeting and Covered Dish Supper, starting at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m., Waverly Community Methodist Church, 158 Chemung St., Waverly. Please use the door located off the parking lot on Waverly Street. The program will be on Turtles by Dan Rhodes, Education Coordinator, Bradford County Conservation District.
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.
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.
OCTOBER 8
Athens Senior Citizen Luncheon, noon, Athens Wesleyan Church, Wilawana Road, Athens, Pa. Bring a dish to pass and a beverage; coffee available.
OCTOBER 9
Open Paint Night, 6:30 p.m., Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley.
Evening Book Club – Take My Hand, by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. 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 Legislative 1st Monthly Legislative Workshop and Legislative Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Tioga County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
OCTOBER 11
Organ Concert with Yancey Moore, 5 p.m. dinner followed by the concert, Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley.
Annual Chance Auction, 1 p.m., drawing tickets at 2 p.m., VFW, 932 W. Lockhart St., Sayre. A $5 donation includes 10 bid tickets, a door prize ticket, drink, and dessert. The event will benefit the Sayre-Athens Lioness Lions Community Projects.
OCTOBER 11 and 12
34th Catatonk Valley Woodcarving Art Show, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Candor Fire Station, Candor. Free admission; raffle tickets are $1 each or eight for $5. Food and beverages are available.
OCTOBER 13
Monday Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley.
Turkey Dinner with dressing, pick up from 4 to 6 p.m., Nichols Presbyterian Church, 140 Main St., Nichols. Two sides and dessert for $12. Preorder by calling (607) 699-3302. Pick up or take out only.
OCTOBER 13 to JANUARY 5
GriefShare Support Group begins on Oct. 13 and runs to Jan. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon or 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lakeview Chapel, 185 Day Hollow Rd., Owego. Receiving help and encouragement after the death of a loved one will be hosted by Lakeview Chapel, 185 Day Hollow Rd., Owego. Pre-register at griefshare.com.
OCTOBER 14
The Tenth Regular Tioga County Legislature Meeting of 2025 will be held at noon in the Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main Street, Owego.
Tioga County Finance, Legal, and Safety Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Tioga County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
OCTOBER 16
Line Dancing with Red’s Line Dancing Instruction, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Community Connection, 32 S. Main St., Newark Valley.
Afternoon Book Club – Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear, 1 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
OCTOBER 17
Village Appreciation Night, 5-10 p.m., Fairgrounds, West Main Street, Owego, N.Y. Free event filled with food, fun, games, live music, fireworks, and much more! Hosted by the Owego Police Department and its Benevolent Association.
OCTOBER 18
Fall Fest, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. There will be snacks, pumpkin carving, face painting, crafts, and more.
OCTOBER 22
Contemporary Book Club: James by Percival Everett, 1 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Fellowship Hall, 200 E. Main St., Endicott, Liberty Street entrance.
OCTOBER 23
Tioga County 2nd Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Tioga County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
OCTOBER 24
Halloween Fest, 5-8 p.m., downtown Owego. There will be a costume parade and contest, trick or treating, music, and more! Visit www.owego.org to learn more.
OCTOBER 26
Ranch Riders 4-H Club and G&B Family Halloween Party, 1 p.m., G&B Farms, 235 Glen Mary Dr., Owego. RSVP to Jessica by Oct. 13.
OCTOBER 27
Jane Austen Movie Club – Becoming Jane, 4 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin.
Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.
OCTOBER 30
Local Author Book Launch — Dry the Rain by Richard Leise, 6 p.m., Apalachin Library, 719 Main St., Apalachin. (For fans of true crime.)
Tioga County Workforce and Enterprise Expo 2025, Owego Church of the Nazarene, 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego. For questions or to register, contact the Chamber at (607) 687-7335 or email business@tiogachamber.com.
NOVEMBER 6
Helping Kids Cope with Big Feelings, 6 to 7 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. This 60 minute session will include 40 minutes of psycho-education and 20 minutes of Q&A. Participants will learn about early childhood emotions and how to help their children navigate challenges. This event is free and open to the public.
NOVEMBER 17
Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Office, 68 Wilson Creek Rd., Newark Valley.
NOVEMBER 19
Contemporary Book Club: Herod and Mary by Kathie Lee Gifford, 1 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Fellowship Hall, 200 E. Main St., Endicott, Liberty Street entrance.
DECEMBER 17
Contemporary Book Club: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, 1 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Fellowship Hall, 200 E. Main St., Endicott, Liberty Street entrance.
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