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OCTOBER
American Legion Post 401 Serving Breakfast Every Sunday, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego. Weekly specials & regular menu, kids under 5 eat Free!
Owego Golden Age Seniors Group Meetings and Dish to Pass, 3rd Thurs. of each month, 11:30 a.m., at the Grange, Glenmary Drive, Owego. All who are 50 years of age and over are welcome to join.
Woman’s Club of Endicott Monthly Meeting, last Monday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Endicott, Grant and Monroe, Grant Avenue entrance downstairs meeting room. All women welcome, refreshments are served.
Candor Food Pantry, Wednesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m., 1 Water St., Candor. Bring proof of residency to sign up.
Nichols Senior Citizens Club Meetings, 2nd Mon. at 10 a.m. for bingo, bag lunch (from home) and brief business meeting. Also the 4th Mon. at noon with a dish to pass lunch, entertainment and brief meeting. They collect $.50 at each meeting. If interested or for questions call Janet 699-6039 or Art 699-3114.
Supper Among Friends, 3rd Thurs. of every month, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Nichols United Methodist Church, Nichols. Donations accepted.
Garden Tractor and Antique Tractor Pulls, North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. Garden Tractor pulls Fri. nights, 5 p.m. weigh in, pulls at 6 p.m., Antique & Classic Tractors pulls Sat., weigh 9 a.m., pulls at 10 a.m., last Garden Tractor date is 10/16. Last Antique & Classic date is 10/17. Must be a member to pull, for info call Randy (570) 265-4557 or Dave (607) 857-9738.
Pancake Breakfast, 2nd Sat. of the month, 8 to 10 a.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego.
Owego Rotary Club Luncheon, Tuesdays at Noon, Owego Treadway, Inn, Route 17C, Owego. $9/person, public is invited.
Blind or Visually Impaired Support Group, 3rd Thurs. of the month, 10 a.m., Countryside Community Center, Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego.
Lockheed Martin Owego Toastmasters Meeting, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church, 300 Main St., Owego. Open to all, for info call 953-9844.
Weekly Meditation Circle, 9:15 to 9:45 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 112 North St., Athens. For questions call Marcia 596-4674 or email uucas.mail@gmail.com.
Twin Tiers Antique Tractor and Machinery Association members meeting, 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., meeting located at the Stoll building, 200 Lake Rd., Towanda, Pa. Monthly tractor pulls April thru October. For questions call Bob or Joan Ely (570) 746-1794 or contact by email jdfluffy9@gmail.com.
Faced with a drinking problem? Perhaps AA can help, 1-800-307-4285, Alcoholics Anonymous Tioga County 24-Hour Hotline, www.ny-aa.org.
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. Cost is $6 per person.
All You Can Eat 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 Hour, every Wednesday, (Sept.-July) 10:15 to 11:15 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.
Community Education Ceramics Classes, Wednesdays, 6 to 8:30 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, 6:30 to 7:30 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, 3rd 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 1st Thursday of the month and holidays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego.
The Newark Valley Senior Citizens Club meets the 3rd Thurs. of each month, 5 p.m. at the Newark Valley Fire Station, dish to pass supper and program. Age 50 and over welcome. 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.
Quilting Classes, Mondays at 1 p.m., FCF Church, 27 Beach Rd., Apalachin, $7/session, for information call (570) 623-4402.
Sweet Adeline’s Carousel Harmony Chorus Rehearsal, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 3505 Vestal Parkway 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.
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 Wesley Methodist Church, 1000 Day Hollow Rd., corner of Day Hollow Road and Boswell Hill Road, 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.
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1128, every Thurs., 6 p.m., Candor Town Hall, 101 Owego Rd., Candor. For info call Jean at 659-9969.
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 646, meets Mondays, Weigh-ins 8:30 to 9:20 a.m., Waverly United Methodist Church, corner of Chemung & Waverly Streets, Waverly. Meeting follows weigh-in. For info call (607) 857-4503 or (570) 888-4244.
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 and Thursdays 3 to 4 p.m., Senior Pantry every 2nd Wednesday 10 to 11 a.m., Methodist Church Ministry Center, Newark Valley. Open to people in the 13811 area. For more info or anyone wishing to volunteer call 642-8102 or 642-8587.
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.
SEPTEMBER 26 to OCTOBER 31
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays until 4 p.m., Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 801 Main St., West Vestal.
OCTOBER 10 & 11
Candor Fire Auxiliary serving food from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 74 Owego Rd., Candor. Chili, hot dogs, pulled chicken & drinks.
OCTOBER 11
Guthrie to Host Walk of Remembrance, 5 p.m., Guthrie Clinic Atrium, Sayre, Pa. For info or to register call Donna (570) 888-5034.
Paws for a Cause Benefit and Chicken & Biscuit Dinner for Stray Haven, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cole Auction Hall, Route 17C, Tioga Center. $8 adults, $4 ages 5-12, under 5 Free.
OCTOBER 12
Doug’s To Go Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tractor Supply parking lot, four Corners, Vestal.
American Red Cross offers Babysitter’s Training for ages 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 620 E. Main St., Endicott. Registration required, call 1-800-733-2767.
Columbus Day Fun Day for ages 5 and older, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center, 748 Route 38, Owego. $30 per child. Please bring lunch, snacks & drinks. For info call 687-2458 or email Owegogymnastics@gmail.com.
Columbus Day Munchkin Day for 3 & 4 year olds, 9 a.m. to noon, Owego Gymnastics & Activity Center, 748 Route 38, Owego. $15 per child. Please bring snack & drinks. For info call 687-2458 or email Owegogymnastics@gmail.com.
OCTOBER 13
Tioga County Finance / Legal & Safety Meeting, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Legislature Tenth Regular Meeting of 2015, 12 p.m., Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
OCTOBER 14
Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For vendor table call Julie 687-3511 or Jan 699-3358.
Family Movie Night “Hocus Pocus” on the big screen, 5:15 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten.
OCTOBER 15
Candor Central School Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., H.S. Library Media Center. Candor.
Annual Candlelight Vigil, 6 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 117 Main St., Owego. To remember victims and honor survivors of domestic violence.
OCTOBER 16
2nd Annual Little Black Dress Dinner Dance, 6 to 9 p.m., Tioga Downs Resort & Casino, Nichols. $40 per person includes dinner & live music by String of Pearls. For tickets call 321-4925, to benefit A New Hope Center.
10th Annual Golden Evening Dinner & Auction, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 701 West Main St., Endicott. Catered by Gance’s, entertainment by The Binghamton Crosby’s, for tickets call 754-2660 by Oct. 9.
2015 Spirits of Downtown Binghamton Walking Tour, 6 to 9 p.m., Tours leave from Christ Episcopal Church every 15 minutes starting at 6 p.m. Call 237-0887 to book your time slot. $10/person, ages 14 & under $5. This is not handicapped or stroller accessible.
Friday Night Dinner special – Blackened Chicken Alfredo over Penne Pasta, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. Regular menu also available.
Annual Roast Pork Harvest Dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. $9 adults, $5 ages five to 12, under five Free. For questions call 625-3191.
Scandinavian Finger Knitting Course, 1 to 3 p.m., Van Etten Library, Van Etten. For ages 13 & up, to register call 589-4755, ext. 3.
Garden Tractor Pull, weigh in at 5 p.m., pulls start at 6 p.m., North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. Admission is Free, food will be available.
OCTOBER 16 & 17
Rummage Sale, Fri. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to noon, Campville United Methodist Church, 6110 St. Rte 17C, Endicott. Lunch menu of soup & sandwiches available beginning 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
OCTOBER 17
Monster Bash 2015, noon to 6 p.m. Rain or shine, Newark Valley Fireman’s Field Grounds, Marean Road, Newark Valley. For contest info, vendors or questions call 280-1542 or email smoothentcompany@aol.com.
4th Annual Lion 5K Walk/Run, 10 a.m. with registration opening up at 8:30 a.m., Apalachin Fireman’s Field Day Grounds, Apalachin. Entry fee is $20/ $25 day of the race. For more info go to apalachinlions5K.com or email wmjbrown@gmail.com.
SRAC’s 12 Annual “DrumBeats”, 12:30 to 5 p.m., Susquehanna River Archaeological Center, 345 Broad St., Waverlly. To learn more visit sracenter.org/drumbeats/.
Ham Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 394, Rte. 38, Town Hall in Harford. $10 adults, $5 ages 5-10, under 5 Free.
The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton Concert, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 37 W. Main St., Norwich. $15 adults, $5 student with ID, $35 family (2 adults, one or more children in same household. For tickets call 217-4110 or go to madrigalchoir.com.
Dish to Pass Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Wilawana Community Hall, 1192 Wilawana Rd., Sayre, Pa.
The Irreverent Cooking Show Starring Phil Jordan & Richard Schaal, 11 a.m., St. John’s Parish Hall, 11 a.m., Speedsville. $15 per person, lunch following.
Antique Tractor Pull, weigh in at 9 a.m., pulls start at 10 a.m., North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd., Waverly. Admission is Free, food will be available.
OCTOBER 17 & 19
Lounsberry Food Pantry Holiday Meal Box Sign Up, Noon to 3 p.m. at the Food Pantry. For info call 687-0442.
OCTOBER 18
Polish Dinner, Noon to 1:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Rock Street, Newark Valley. $7.50 advance tickets, $8 at the door. For advance tickets call 687-1068.
Contra with some Squares Dance featuring The Contradictions, 4 to 7 p.m., Tioga Trails Cafe, Lake & Main Streets, Owego. $7 person, $5 students & seniors (55 and older), $15 family maximum. For info call Stu 687-4034 or April 687-7195.
The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton Concert, 3 p.m., United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango St., Binghamton. $15 adults, $5 student with ID, $35 family (two adults, one or more children in same household). For tickets call 217-4110 or go to madrigalchoir.com.
OCTOBER 19
Improve Memory and Well Being Class, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., East Smithfield Holistic Healthcare Building, 197 Main St. $5 with a percentage donated to a local charity. RSVP to (570) 596-7076 or for more info call (570) 637-7171.
OCTOBER 20
Susquehanna Group of the Sierra Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott. Subject: “To Southern Utah and a Bit Beyond”.
Marine Life of the Red Sea presented by Jerry Gordon, 7:30 p.m., Page Manor Community Room, 502 Church St., Athens, Pa. For more info call Inga at (570) 731-4396 or (570) 425-7426.
ODOG Membership Sponsorship Communications Committee meeting, 6:45 p.m., Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego.
OCTOBER 20 & 21
AARP Driver Safety Class, 9 a.m. to Noon, Tioga Opportunities, 9 Sheldon Guild Blvd., Owego. $20 for AARP members, $25 non-members. Call 687-4120 to register.
OCTOBER 21
Owego Christian Women’s Club Ladies and Men’s Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Owego Treadway, Route 17C, Owego. $12 per person, for info call 785-3101 or email cgg350@aol.com.
OCTOBER 22
Tioga County Legislative Workshop, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
OCTOBER 23
Soup & Bake Sale (take out only), Nichols United Methodist Church. Veg. Beef or corn/ham chowder, call 699-3755.
Friday Night Dinner special – Prime Rib, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, 207 Main St., Owego. Regular menu also available.
OCTOBER 24
Zombie Fest, 2:30 to 9 p.m., Owego Parkview Hotel and Draper Park, 145 Front St. Owego. Will feature bands, dance by Kathy Hansen School of dance, Zombie Walk, haunted house, and much more. “Like” Owego Zombie Fest on Facebook for more information. Bands include GriEli, Wreckless Marci, and the Recycled Zombies.
Casino Bus Trip to the Sands Casino, Departs Sayre Kmart 7:30 a.m., Horseheads Jubilee 7 a.m., return around 9:30 p.m. $42 per person, get back $30 in coins & $5 food bonus. For reservations or more info call Dave (607) 598-2358 or email dcurtis1971@yahoo.com.
Rummage & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bag sale begins at 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania Ave., Route 858, Little Meadows, Pa. Lunch available.
Owego / Tioga / Nichols Bazaar, 10 to 2 p.m., Community Center, Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. For vendor info call 687-3511 or 699-3358.
Harvest Turkey Dinner w/Trimmings, 4 to 7 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, Owego. Country Store homemade items for sale. Call for reservations 687-2417.
6th Annual “Brazieres for Hope” Silent Auction for Traci’s Hope, 1 to 4 p.m., Vestal Elks Lodge, 2071 Vestal Pkwy. W., Vestal. For volunteering, donating or questions call Teri 625-2558
Halloween Party, 7 to 11 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, Front Street, Owego. Music by After Dark. Costume contest, costumes not required for the party. Advance tickets at the Lodge on Fridays 5 to 7 p.m. or call 687-1039 or 349-3765. No one under 21 will be admitted.
OCTOBER 27
ODOG General Membership Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego.
OCTOBER 27 & 28
AARP Driver Safety Class, 9 a.m. to Noon, Newark Valley United Church of Christ, Newark Valley. $20 for AARP members, $25 non-members. Call 687-4120 to register.
OCTOBER 28
Mobile Food Pantry Food Distribution & Free Children’s Books, Noon, St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church parking lot, 110 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin.
OCTOBER 29
Mercy House 2nd Annual Gala of Taste, 5 to 8 p.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Center, 701 West Main St., Endicott. $75 person, for info call 321-1857 or email mhst@holyfamilyendwell.com.