What's Happening for the week of March 14, 2010

What's Happening - send dated church, school, social or non-profit event information (50 words or less) to The Owego Pennysaver, ATTN: Wendy Post, PO Box 149, Owego, NY 13827, e-mail wpost@owegopennysaver.com, or drop it off at our office, 181-183 Front St., Owego. Space available, your event will appear.

MARCH

Teen Cafe and Activity Center, 6 to 8:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday, Gospel Chapel, 203 North Ave., Owego.

Snowshoe and Cross-country ski equipment rental, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Waterman Conservation Center, 403 Hilton Rd., Apalachin, call 625-2221 for more information.

Sweet Adelines Carousel Harmony Chorus, every Tuesday at 7 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 3505 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, new members welcome, call 669-4233.

Kirby Band Rehearsal, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Old Asbury Church, W. River Road, Nichols, NY, all welcomed.

Fish Fry Every Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, 233 Front St., Owego, call 687-1039 for more information.

Friday Fish Fried Haddock, 5 to 7 p.m. through April 2, VFW Post 478, 65 Carroll St., Binghamton, takeout available.

WIC will be taking applications at various locations throughout Tioga County, call 607-687-3147 for information.

Peace Vigil every Monday from 4 to 5 p.m., Courthouse Square Owego.

ACT Dinner, Every Thursday, Owego Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego, Kid's Club from 5 to 6 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.

Open Hearts Dinner, every Wednesday, doors open at 5 p.m., dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., McKendree United Methodist Church, Candor, visit

www.openheartsdinner.blogspot.com. www.ny-aa.org. www.tcfitnesschallenge.com for more information.www.ahwagacanoeandkayak.org.

Free Community Meal, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Friday, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Willawana Road, Sayre, Pa.

Park Terrace Food Pantry, 30 Glann Rd., Apalachin, open every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tioga County Men's Garden Club and ladies, 7:30 p.m., first Thursday of the month, Countryside Community Center, Owego, call 659-7153 or 659-4212 for more information.

Candor Valley Riders Snowmobile Club Meeting, 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m., Candor Emergency Squad Building, Main Street, Candor, call 659-4923 for more information.

Friday Night Feasts, eat in or takeout, Candor American Legion Post #907, Spencer Road, call 659-4940.

Bingo at the VFW, every Thursday night, 6:45 p.m., Main Street, Owego, call 687-1371.

VFW Dinner, every Friday evening, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, Main Street, Owego, call 687-1371 for more information.

Al-Anon Meeting, 6 p.m., Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Union Church, Owego.

Alcoholics Anonymous Tioga County 24-Hour Hotline, 1-800-307-4285 or visit

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting, Monday at 7 p.m. and Friday at 10 a.m. at Calvary Community Church in Johnson City; every Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at Wilson Hospital Picciano Building in Johnson City; every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Highland Road in Ithaca; and every Monday at 7 p.m. at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, call (866) 931-6932 for more information.

Newark Valley Senior Citizen Club meeting, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Dec. through March at the N.V. Congregational Church, and then 5 p.m. at the Newark Valley Fire Station April through November, call 642-5213 for more information.

MARCH 14

St. Baldrick's Day, 1 to 5 p.m., American Legion Post 907, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor, call 659-9964 or 659-5450 for more information.

Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., West Danby Fire Station, Sylvan Lane, West Danby, $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children, under five free.

MARCH 15

Community Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego, call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment.

Road Use Agreement Workshop, 6 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Route 96, Candor.

MARCH 16

Candor Village Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Candor Village Hall, Main Street, Candor.

Candor Central School Board of Education Regular meeting, 7 p.m., High School Library Media Center.

Candor Community Services Corp. meeting, 7 p.m., Tioga State Bank, Candor, call 659-4070 for more information.

MARCH 17

Candor Libarary Board meeting, 7 p.m., Candor Free Library, Bank Street, Candor.

Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Rt. 17C, Owego, call 565-9469 for more information, music will be "Sketches of Song" with Kevin Smith, special feature will be "Brush with Vivid Color" with Joan Chubbuck.

East Smithfield Senior Social Club Meeting, eat at noon, Smithfield Township Building, bring large dish to pass and own table service, Irish music with SJW Trio, social hour to follow with bingo and cards, all seniors welcome.

St. Patrick’s Day lunch with boiled dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tioga Opportunities Inc., Dept. of Aging, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego, call 687-4120 or toll free 1-866-352-3680 for more information.

Candor Library Board meeting, 7 p.m., Candor Free Library, Bank Street, Candor.

"We the People" meeting, 7 p.m., Odessa Municipal Hall, main Street, Odessa, all ages welcome, call 857-2713 for more information.

MARCH 18

Candor School Board meeting, 7 p.m., High School Library, Academy Street, Candor.

MARCH 19

Annual Lenten Fish Fry, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. John's Church, Newark Valley, $7.50 big fish, $5.50 little fry, advance tickets for $7 and $5 by calling 687-1068.

A night of caring praise and worship featuring The Owego Naz Worship Choir, 7 p.m., Owego Nazarene Church, 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego, admission is a non perishable food item for Food Bank, visit owegonaz.com for more information.

Spaghetti & Meatball Supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Berkshire Methodist Church, $6 adults, $3 children, under five free.

Living Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Owego, presented by the Youth at St. Margaret Mary's, all welcomed.

Soup and Salad Supper, 4 to 7 p.m., Tioga Center Christian School, 99 Halsey Valley Rd., Tioga Center, donations to benefit Tioga Center Christian School.

MARCH 19, 20 and 21

CCS Dramatics presents The Sound of Music, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Candor High School Auditorium, $7 adults, $5 students, ticket prices increase by $1 at the door, for more information email houckester21@yahoo.com.

MARCH 20

Southern Tier Microd Club Signup, noon to 3 p.m., Parkview Hotel, Owego, call 687-5000 for more information.

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 4 p.m., Spencer Fire Department, donations accepted, hosted by the Spencer Emergency Squad.

An evening with John Tobias Concert, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania Ave., Little Meadows, Pa., freewill offering, refreshments available.

Soup & Salad Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Main Street, Newark Valley, takeout available, freewill donation.

TC Fitness Challenge - Chin Up & Obstacle Cource, registration 8:15 to 9 a.m., competition begins at 8:30 a.m., Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center, Rt. 38, Owego, fee of $10 / $5 benefits Owego Gymnastics Center, call 659-4818 or visit

Dish to Pass Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Wilawana Church Hall, freewill donation, entertainment by Seneca Moon String Band, call (570) 882-8822 or (607) 565-4627 for more information.

MARCH 21

Contemporary Worship Service with music by "Under the Son", 6 p.m., Campville United Methodist Church, call 785-4426 for more information.

Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Candor Fire Station, 74 Owego Rd., Candor.

Annual Card Party, 1 to 4 p.m., Sons of Italy, 126 Odell Ave., Endicott, hosted by the Daughters of Columbus Lodge 1666, $3 admission.

New England Style Contra and Square Dancing featuring Long John and the Tights, 4 to 7 p.m., Tioga Trails Cafe, corner of Lake and Main Streets, Owego, $7 adults, $5 students and seniors, call 687-4034 or 687-7195 for more information.

Finger Lakes Finns meeting, 1 p.m., Newfield Fire Hall, 77 Main St., Newfield, dish to pass meal, annual Quiz Show of Finnish Trivia, craft project for children.

MARCH 22

Candor Planning Board workshop in conjunction with Citizens Advisory Group, 7 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Route 96B, Candor.

Ahwaga Canoe and Kayak Club Talk - Staying Safe in the River, 7 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott, call 748-6661 for more information or visit

Empty Bowl Project, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., S-VE High School, bowl of soup and homemade bread for donation of $6 benefits local food pantry, call 589-7148 for more information.

MARCH 23

Candor Town Board meeting, 7 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Rt. 96B, Candor.

MARCH 25

ECKANKAR - "Call of Soul" presentation, 7 to 8 p.m., Howard Johnson's, 3601 Vestal Parkway East, Call 761-5205 for more information.

Thursday Night Dining, 4:30 to 6 p.m., entertainment by Lew Sauerbrey from 5 to 6 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guiles Blvd., Owego, call 687-4120 for more information.

MARCH 26

Round & Square Dance with Northern Harmony, 7 to 10 p.m., Tioga Center High School Cafeteria, $6 donation, food available.

MARCH 27

55th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m., behind TLC-BOCES School on Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin, vision screening, kids ID's, and much more, bring a non-perishable food item for local pantry, hosted by the Apalachin Lions Club, Easter Bunny will be on-site.

OFA Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., call 625-4908 or email sdelaney@stny.rr.com to reserve a table, all proceeds benefit OFA Class of 2010 Post-Prom.

Union-Endicott Office Personnel Association Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Linneaus W. West School and Ann G. McGuinness School, Rt. 26N in West Corners, over 75 crafters.

Busy Bird Family Roast Beef Diner and Concert, 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. music, Newark Valley Fire Station, features C & T Bluegrass, $25/couple, $15 single, $8 music only per person, call 657-8207 or send for tickets to Kelly Hughes, 959 Brown Rd., Berkshire, N.Y. 13736.

Spring Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, call 625-2733 to sign up for a table, bake sale will also take place and lunch is available.

Round & Square Dance with New Country Connection, 7 to 10 p.m., Goodrich Settlement Grange, Owego, hosted by the Tioga County Council on the Arts, call 687-0785 for more information, $5 donation suggested.

Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Endwell Fire Station, 3508 Country Club Rd., Endwell, hosted by the Auxiliary.

8th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Bake Sale, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Countryside Community Center, Sheldon Guiles Boulevard, Owego, freewill donation, hosted by Gibson Corners UMC.

Spring Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with bag sale at 1 p.m., Our Lady of Good Council, 701 W. Main St., Endicott.

Lasagna Dinner, 4 p.m., Berkshire Fire Station, Route 38, Berkshire, free will donation, hosted by the auxiliary.

Quarter Paddle Auction to benefit Epiphany PTG, doors open at 2:30 P.M., begins at 3:30 p.m., Epiphany School Gymnasium.

Starcrazy Cabaret to benefit Southern Tier Aids Program 2010 AIDS Walk / Run, doors open at 6 p.m., Cabaret begins at 7 p.m., Lackawanna Train Station, 45 Lewis St., Binghamton, $20 includes hors d'oeuvres, call 798-1706 to reserve a ticket.

Last Saturday of the Month B-Fast, 8 to 11 a.m., Van Etten United Methodist Church, freewill donation.

MARCH 27 and 28

Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club Annual Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Athens Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 211 Herrick Ave., Sayre, call (570)888-7544 or (570)928-9238 for more information, $3 adults, $1 students, children free.

MARCH 28

Palm Sunday Procession, 9 a.m., Village of Candor, assembly and join George the Donkey at McKendree UMC on Owego Street in Candor.

MARCH 30

Candor Fire District Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Candor Fire Station, 74 Owego Rd., Candor.

APRIL 4

East Sonrise Service, 7 a.m., Owego Treadway, all welcomed, Sonrise B-Fast to follow at 8:30 a.m. at Abide In The Vine Fellowhip in Owego.

APRIL 7

Mobile Food Pantry, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Station, Rt. 38, Newark Valley, bring boxes or bags for items, free to those in need.

APRIL 9

Valley Singles Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, Sayre, Pa., call 796-2328 for more information.

APRIL 10

Open Door Mission Chinese Auction, 5 to 9:30 p.m., auction drawing at 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Owego, benefit outreach and food pantry, call 687-1121 for more information, tickets will be ten for $1.

MAY 8

Scrap & Stamp-A-Thon, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Station, $20 per person, sponsored by Relay for Life Team - The Amigos, call 657-8331 to sign up.

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