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DECEMBER
Nichols Presbyterian Church Christmas Cookie orders, place an order before Dec. 16, and pick up December 19 between 4 and 6 p.m., Church Social Hall, Main Street, Nichols. $4/dozen, call Charlene 699-3302.
Meal on the Run – Eat-In or Take-out, 3rd Friday of every month, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Westbrook Lodge, 150 S. Main St., Nichols. $6 a person.
Pancake Breakfast, 2nd Saturday of every month, 8 to 10 a.m., Owego United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 261 Main St., Owego. Adults $5, 12 and under $3, sponsored by OUMC Men.
Free Dinner Every Thursday Night, 6 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, Main Street, Owego. All are welcomed, sponsored by Allied Christians of Tioga.
Wing Night, every Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego.
Story Time, Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Cady Library, Nichols.
American Legion Breakfast, Sundays, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego. Weekly specials. All are welcome!
Story Hour, every Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.
Fiber Arts Club (knitting, crocheting, etc.), every Thursday 6:30 to 8 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.
Emerging Writers, 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.
Mystery Book Club, 4th Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.
Monday Afternoon Book Club, 2nd Monday of the month, 1 to 2 p.m., Coburn Free Library, 275 Main St., Owego.
Fish Fry, 1st Friday of every month, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Caroline Center Church, 719 Buffalo Rd., Brooktondale – $10 eat-in or carry out.
Bluegrass Gospel Jam, 2nd Saturday of the Month, 7 to 9 p.m., Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 731 Hooper Rd., Endwell.
Newark Valley LEGO Building Club meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building’s Noble Room, 9 Park St., Newark Valley. Ages from five and up, parents are welcome to stay and create. Free event.
Community Education Ceramics Classes, Tuesday and Thursday 5:15 to 8 p.m. Candor High School (CHS) Room 219, Candor, $10/Students K-12, $20/adults, CHS employees/$15. For info call Jodi 768-4072 or email joellenriggsphotography@gmail.com.
Open Studio, 2nd and 4th Thursday, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Tappan Spaulding Library, Newark Valley. Bring your artwork crafts, knitting, etc. to work on.
The Valley “Acoustic” Circle, every Monday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. For info call (570) 886-0006.
Endicott Toastmasters Club Meeting, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6 to 7 p.m., basement of George F. Johnson Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott. For info call 953-9844.
Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Directors Meeting, third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m., Tioga County SWCD office, 183 Corporate Dr., Owego. For questions call 687-3553 or email tcswcd@co.tioga.ny.us.
Bingo every Thursday night except the first Thursday of the month and holidays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego.
Newark Valley Senior Citizens Club Dish to Pass and program combined November and December meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m., Congregational Chapel for a catered meal. Jan., Feb., March meetings are held in the same place for a catered meal and program, 3rd Thursday, 11 a.m. For questions call Carol 642-5213.
GED (Adult Education) Classes, Tuesday and Thursday 5 to 8 p.m., Candor High School, Academy Street, Candor. For info call Sally 659-5968.
Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous Weekly Meetings, for information on times and locations call (607) 595-7381, (607) 351-9504 or go to foodaddicts.org.
Owego Dog Owners Group (ODOG) Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m., basement at River Row Bookshop, Corner of Lake and Front Street, Owego. Open to everyone!
Owego Rotary Club Luncheon or Breakfast Meeting, noon on Tuesday, Breakfast Meeting 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Treadway Inn, Route 17C, Owego. For more information call President Jack at 687-3937.
Quilting Classes, Mondays at 1 p.m., FCF Church, 27 Beach Rd., Apalachin. $7/session, for information call (570) 623-4402.
Sweet Adelines Carousel Harmony Chorus Rehearsal, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 3505 Vestal Pkwy. East, Vestal. For info call Linda 669-4233 or go to carouselharmony.org.
Be Creative at Van Etten Library, every other Wednesday, 1 to 3 p.m., Van Etten Library, 83 Main St., Van Etten. For info call 589-4755 ext. 3.
American Red Cross Blood Drives, Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for dates, times and locations.
Write Now Writers Group, 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7 to 9 p.m., Candor Free Library, corner of Bank Street and Main Street, Candor. For more information call Carol 659-7661 or email carolhenry@frontiernet.net.
Library Story Hour, Tuesdays 10:15 a.m., Candor Free Library, Bank Street, Candor.
Candor Town Board Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of the month, review and sign vouchers 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m., Candor Town Hall, Route 96B, Candor.
Open Hearts Dinner, every Wednesday 5 to 6:30 p.m., McKendree UMC, 224 Owego St., Candor.
Candor Fire District Regular Meetings, 2nd and last Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Candor Fire Station, 74 Owego Rd., Candor. For more info call Tim 659-3341.
Village of Candor Board Meeting, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Candor Village Hall, Main Street, Candor.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly “TOPS” Meeting, every Thursday, 6 p.m., Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 17 Main St., Candor.
TOPS Chapter 418, every Friday 10 a.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 3505 Vestal Parkway West, Vestal. For questions call Barbara 748-3443.
TOPS Chapter 306 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), every Thursday, weigh-in starts 5:45 p.m., Meeting 6:30 p.m., Union Presbyterian Church, 200 East Main St., Endicott. For information call 754-6913.
TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Saturdays 7 a.m., Van Etten Town Hall, Van Etten. For info call Ruth 589-4515 or Judy 972-1092.
TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1036, every Tues. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Newark Valley Post Office, Newark Valley.
Friends of the Library Meeting, last Thursday of the month, downstairs meeting room. Candor Free Library, Bank Street, Candor.
Candor Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting, 1st Wednesday of the month (except for July and August), 6 p.m., Candor Free Library, Corner of Bank and Main Street, Candor. For more info call Sue 659-3022 or email candorwriter@yahoo.com.
Newark Valley Food Pantry, Tuesdays or Thursdays 3 to 4 p.m., Senior Pantry every 2nd Wednesday 10 to 11 a.m., Methodist Church Ministry Center, Newark Valley. For information call 642-8287 or 642-3414. Open to people in the 13811 area.
The Clothing Center, Tuesday 10 a.m. to Noon, Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. Free clothing and various items, they also accept donations. For questions call MaryAnn 786-9040.
Candor MOPS (for moms of infants through kindergarten age), 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, Candor Congregational Church parsonage, Main Street, Candor. For info call Maryalice 659-5191.
Constitution Chat, 2nd Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Candor Congregational Church, Main Street, Candor. For questions call Melvin 659-4785.
Candor Valley Riders Snowmobile Club Meeting, 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from Sept. through March, Candor Ambulance Garage, 58 Main St., Candor. No meeting month of July.
Candor Valley Riders Snowmobile Club Pancake Breakfast, 2nd Sat. of the month from Oct. through March, 8 to 10 a.m., Beebe Sap House, Route 96, Candor. Good will donation appreciated.
DECEMBER 7
Owego American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 401 Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m., American Legion, Front Street, Owego.
Holiday Share-A-Thon Free Ham Dinner, 2 to 5 p.m., Tioga Central High School Cafeteria, Tioga Center. Bring an unwrapped gift or make a monetary donation and receive a free ham dinner. Entertainment from 2 to 6 p.m.
Roast Pork Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Round Hill Masonic Center, 403 E. Main St., Endicott. $9 adults, $3.50 ages under 12, under 5 free.
Breakfast with Santa, between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., Candor Masonic Lodge #411, Route 96B, Candor. Ages 7 & younger are free, ages 8 to 12 are $4, over 12 is $6.
Owego Elks Memorial Sunday Service, Owego Elks Lodge 1039, 223 Front St., Owego.
Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Guthrie Clinic Atrium, Sayre Campus, Sayre.
Baked Ham Dinner w/Scalloped Potatoes, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or until sold out, Friendship Mason Hall, 940 Montrose Tpk., Owego. Dinner or Carry Outs, Donation $8.
Holiday Antiques/Collectibles Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., OwegoElks Emporium, 223 Front St., Owego. Dealers can contact Barb 372-2478 or go to OwegoElksEmporium.com.
DECEMBER 8
AFRTC Christmas Party, 6 to 9 p.m., Orlando’s Restaurant at En-Joi Golf Course, Endicott. Dinner, Christmas music and $5 gift grab. For more info call Ted 760-7137, RSVP & payment due no later than Nov. 29, open to the public.
Tablet Talk! Learn to use your device, 2 to 5 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. Bring your tablet or Smartphone with questions. To sign up call 589-4755, ext. 3.
DECEMBER 9
Binghamton Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club Meeting and Holiday Party, 6 p.m., Town of Chenango Town Hall meeting room. For more info go to binghamtonadk.org. Bring a dish to pass.
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District Capital Project Proposition, noon to 9 p.m., High School Auditorium Lobby.
Tioga County Finance / Legal / Safety Meeting, 4 p.m., Tioga County Public Works & Capital Projects Meeting, 8:30 a.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Legislature Regular Meeting, 6 p.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
DECEMBER 10
SVE Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., SVE High School cafeteria, Spencer. RSVP to 589-7150.
Richford Neighborhood Watch Program Meeting, 7 p.m., Richford Town Hall, Richford. For more info call Mindi at 259-3814.
Advent Service, 6:30 p.m., Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 312-314 East Main St., Endicott.
DECEMBER 11
Spencer Van Etten Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m., Middle School Library.
NYS Southern Tier Local Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc., 7 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 216 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City. For more info call Daryall 775-2146 after 4 p.m. daily or email to s.tierchapter@gmail.com.
Tioga Chamber’s Bite-Sized Pursuit Breakfast Seminar: Citizen Preparedness, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Owego Treadway Inn, 1100 St. Rte. 17C, Owego. For more info call 687-2020.
Elderwood Holiday Crafts, 4 p.m., 44 Ball St., Waverly. For more info call 565-2374.
DECEMBER 12
Tioga County Corrections Association and Tioga Opportunities’ 10th annual community Christmas party, 4 to 7 p.m. at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego, N.Y.
Tinsel-n-Lights, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Muldoon Park, Waverly. For more information call Tioga County Tourism at 687-7440.
Property Tax Exemptions Seminar, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Free, registration required, call 687-4120, ext. 331 by Dec. 10.
DECEMBER 12 & 13
Holiday Magic and Open House, 4 to 8 p.m., Village Hall and Train Depot, Newark Valley.
Sewapalooza, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion Post 89, 118 S. Jensen Rd., Vestal. Each day costs $65, to register call 797-7022 or stop by Grandmother’s Thimble, 3036 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal.
DECEMBER 13
Cocoa & Cookies with Santa, 2 to 4 p.m., Community Fire & Rescue, 321 Rte. 224, Van Etten. Santa will arrive on a fire truck at 2 p.m. This is a free event!
O Tannenbaum 2014 Closing Day, Bidding ends at 7 p.m., Tioga County Historical Society, Front Street Owego.
Open Door Mission and Elks Lodge Children’s Christmas Party, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, corner of Front & Church Streets, Owego. For more info call 687-1121.
Roast Beef Dinner w/Trimmings, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Maine Masonic Center, 2626 Main St., Route 26, Maine. $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, under 6 Free. Take-outs are adult size only.
Free Kids Christmas Party with Santa, Popcorn and a Movie, 6 p.m., Lockwood Volunteer Fire Company, Lockwood.
Owego Community Chorus “Sounds of Winter” concert, 3 p.m., Lakeview Chapel, Day Hollow Road, Owego.
Free Breakfast With Santa, 9 to 11 a.m., Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin.
Vestal Community Chorus presents Holiday Harmony 2014, 7 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 3505 Vestal Pkwy. E., Vestal. Donations appreciated.
Candor Valley Riders Breakfast with Santa, 8 to 10 a.m., Beebe’s Sap House, Spencer Road, Candor.
DECEMBER 13 & 14
Winter Series #1 – Holiday Celebration, Sat. noon to 8 p.m., Sun. 1 to 8 p.m., The FarmHouse Brewery, 2 Whig St., Newark Valley. For more info call 227-0638 or go to thefarmhousebrewery.com.
DECEMBER 14
“Sing and Shout for Joy!” Christmas Cantata, 7 p.m., Newark Valley United Methodist Church, Route 38, Newark Valley. If inclement weather it will be held the following Sunday, Dec. 21 at the same time.
Toys for Tots Benefit Shoot, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Insight Archery, 73 Griswold St., Binghamton. For info call 201-1050 or email info@insightarchery.com.
North Barton Grange Christmas Party, 1 to 3 p.m., Ellis Creek Road, Barton. Sants, Craft station, snacks and Pinata.
DECEMBER 17
“Christmas Tea” Ladies Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. Luncheon, feature, music & speaker, $12/person. Reservations due by Dec. 12, call Carol 785-3101 or email cgg350@aol.com.
Advent Service, 6:30 p.m., Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 312-314 East Main St., Endicott.
DECEMBER 18
Tioga County Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Tioga County Public Works & Capital Projects Meeting, 8:30 a.m., County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Candor Central School Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., High School Library Media Center, Candor.
DECEMBER 19
Holiday Movie Night “The Nativity Story”, Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. Free and open to the public.
DECEMBER 20
Dish to Pass Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Wilawana Community Hall, 1192 Wilawana Rd., Sayre. Bring own table service & dish to pass, music with Martha Kress.
Breakfast with Santa, 8 to 11 a.m., Newark Valley Fire Station, Route 38, Newark Valley. Free will offering.
Living Nativity, 5 to 7 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Flash Mob singing Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus”, Center Court, Oakdale Mall, Johnson City.
DECEMBER 21
Christmas Antiques/Collectibles Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Elks Emporium, 223 Front St., Owego. Dealers can contact Barb 372-2478 or go to OwegoElksEmporium.com.
“Longest Night” Christmas Prayer Service, 7 p.m., St. James Church, 503 Clark St., Waverly. For more info call 687-1068.
“Longest Night” Christmas Prayer Service, 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 300 Main St., Owego. For more info call 687-1068.
DECEMBER 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, 7 & 11 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal; 11 p.m. service will include Communion.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 312-314 East Main St., Endicott.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 4 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 1000 Day Hollow Rd., Endicott.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, 7 & 10:30 p.m., Union Center United Methodist Church, 128 Maple Dr., Endicott.
DECEMBER 25
Christmas Service, 10 a.m., Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 312-314 East Main St., Endicott.