What’s Happening for the week of January 18, 2026

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 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. 

Threads Knitting and Crocheting Group, Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724. S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Come share your latest project and enjoy conversation as well as any needed help with crocheting, knitting, or sewing projects.  

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.

Tales and Tails Book Club, 4 to 4:45 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. They will discuss The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate and meet a furry friend from the Animal Care Sanctuary.

Tioga County Planning meeting, 7 p.m., Tioga County Health and Human Services Building, Room 2139, 1062 State Route 38, Owego, N.Y.

The non-partisan group Good Neighbors Getting it Done in WNY is hosting a joint town hall meeting with Aaron Gies (D) and Jim King (R) at the Fire Department’s training facility, 191 McMaster St., Owego, 6:30 p.m. meet and greet; 7 p.m. questions and answers.

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 23

Storytime Friday, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Join them for stories, songs, a craft, and a puppet show. This week they will read stories about polar bears. All ages are invited, and new families are always welcome.

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.

STEAM Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. Make a snowflake salt painting, create a snowstorm in a jar, and build a marshmallow igloo. For all ages.

JANUARY 26

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

Game Adventure Club, 5 to 7 p.m., Spalding Memorial Library, 724 S. Main St., Athens, Pa. The tabletop gaming club meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday from 5-7 p.m. Game Adventure Club is for adults and children ages 13 and up. Any questions, please call (570) 888-7117.

Valley Chorus May Spring Concerts sign-ups, 6 p.m., sing at 6:30 p.m. See you in the Kevin Doherty music room at Waverly High School. 

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.