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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER
Guitar Club, every Mon. night 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sayre Christian Church, 427 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre. For info call (570) 886-0006.
Free Fencing and Swordplay Lessons, every Fri. 6 to 8 p.m., Newark Valley High School. Free and Low Income options available, all ages welcome.
American Legion Post 401 Serving Breakfast Every Sunday, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 263 Front St., Owego. Weekly specials and 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 and older 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.
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.
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. to 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.
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.
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, 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 Chapter 1036, every Tues. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Newark Valley Post Office, Newark Valley.
TOPS Chapter 1128, every Thurs., 6 p.m., Candor Town Hall, 101 Owego Rd., Candor. For info call Jean at 659-9969.
TOPS 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, 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 25
Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Van Etten Fire Department, Van Etten.
Purple Pooches on Parade, 11 a.m., 20 Church St., Owego. Dress your pooch in purple, join us for a walk through the village in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
OCTOBER 26
Tioga County American Legion Family Meeting, 6 p.m., Wright Edsall Post 1624, Nichols. Discussing Department of New York visitation on Nov. 22, A dish to pass is welcome but not necessary.
Town of Owego Board, Town of Tioga Board & Village of Owego Board Joint Meeting, 7 p.m., Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego. Joint Public Hearing on the proposed formation of joint fire districts.
OCTOBER 26 & 27
Craft Show & Sale, Mon. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lourdes Lecture Hall, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton.
OCTOBER 27
ODOG General Membership Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Coburn Library, Main Street, Owego.
Disabled Veterans Program, 6:45 p.m., Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy. East, Vestal. Free and open to the public.
Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 17C, West of 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.
Trunk or Treat, 6 to 7 p.m., Tioga Center Middle School back parking lot. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 36. Please bring nonperishable food items for the local food pantry and drop off at the Boy Scout Trailer.
OCTOBER 30
Halloween Party at the newly renovated VFW Hall, Main Street, Owego, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Will be a costume contest featuring prizes and much more. Call 687-1371 for more information.
Pork Dinner Special with Soup & Salad Bar, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW, Front Street, Owego. Regular menu is also available.
Flu Shot Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Bring insurance cards with you, for info call 687-4120, ext. 313.
Free Senior Legal Clinic for Tioga County Residents Age 60 and older, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Free but registration required. Call 272-3667 by Oct. 28 to register.
OCTOBER 31
Trunk or Treat, 5 to 8 p.m., Allen Memorial Baptist Church, Candor.
Trunk or Treat, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Rd., Vestal. For info call 748-0004 or email vestalcenterumc@gmail.com.
Halloween Open House, 6 to 8 p.m., Sayre Historical Society, Sayre. Will feature treats for visitors dressed in costumes. Admission is free. For more info go to sayrehistoricalsociety.org.
NOVEMBER 1
Roast Turkey Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friendship Mason’s, 940 Montrose Tpk., Owego, $8 donation.
The Wright Family Benefit, 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 907, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor.
Students of Kathy Hansen’s School of Dance Competition Team Fundraiser Breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Owego Elks Club, Front Street, Owego. $5/person.
NOVEMBER 3
Annual Fall Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Campville United Methodist Church, 6110 St. Rte. 17C, Endicott.
Election Day Sandwich / Soup / Pie, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tioga Center United Methodist Church, Route 17C, Tioga Center. $3 soup, $2.50 sandwich, $2.50 pie slice.
Tioga County Health & Human Services Meeting, 8 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Clerk, Historian, Real Property, Veterans & Elections Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Information Technology Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Economic Development / Planning / Tourism & Agriculture Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Public Safety / Probation, DWI Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
NOVEMBER 5
Southern tier Chapter of the NY Forest Owners Association Meeting, 7 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, 840 Front St., Binghamton.
Celebrating Women in Business, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Owego Treadway Inn, 1100 Rte. 17C, Owego. Women & Men, business owners, managers and employees. For attendee or vendor registration call 341-3763 or email GinnyRobert45@gmail.com.
Tioga County Personnel/ADA & Right to Know Meeting, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Personnel Conference Room, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County 1st Monthly Legislative Workshop & Legislative Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
NOVEMBER 6
Tap Take Over, 5 to 8 p.m., The Farmhouse Brewery, 14 George St., Owego. Music by Ultra Vibe. The OA Foundation is pouring your beer!
Flu Shot Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m., Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Bring insurance cards with you, for info call 687-4120, ext. 313.
NOVEMBER 6 & 7
Hooked Rug Show, Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St., Vestal. No admission fee, donations accepted.
Holiday Craft Fair & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Our Lady of Good counsel Parish Center, 701 West Main St., Endicott. Lunch served both days 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mystery Dinner Theatre: Murder at the Banquet, 6 p.m., Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego. $20 each including dinner in advance, Tickets go on sale Oct. 25. For tickets or info call 687-2417.
NOVEMBER 7
Apalachin-Little Meadows Senior Citizens Meeting, Noon, Fellowship Hall of Apalachin United Methodist Church, 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin. Bring a dish to pass and own table service. All welcome, for info call 625-3955.
Family Fun Day, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center, 748 St. Rte. 38, Owego. $10 per family, sign up deadline is Nov. 5.
Semi Formal Adult Prom Night 2015, 7 p.m., Best Western Grand Victorian Inn “Grand Ballroom”, 255 Spring St., Sayre, Pa. For tickets call Dawn at 565-7100 or email dawnrug6@gmail.com.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Murder Can Be Habit Forming, 6:30 p.m., St. Johns and Andrews Church Hall, Vestal Avenue, Binghamton. $25 person, includes dinner & two drinks. For info call Maureen 729-4561 or Francine 239-9424.
Wine and Beer Chinese Auction, Doors open 5 p.m., Bidding begins 7 p.m., Van Etten Fire Dept., 2 Hixon St., Van Etten. For info call 215-1422 or 589-4410.
Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jennie F. Snapp Middle School, 101 Loder Ave., Endicott. Over 75 crafters, food & beverage, 50/50 raffle.
Country Roads Home Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Department Hall, 7151 Rte. 38, Newark Valley. For info call Kat 237-9477.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic, 2 to 4 p.m., Waverly Village Barn, 81 Spring St., Waverly.
Theresa Caputo Live, 7:30 p.m., First Arena, 155 N. Main St., Elmira. For tickets or info call 607-734-7825 or email jared@firstarena.com.
NOVEMBER 10
Tioga County Finance / Legal / Safety Meeting, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
Tioga County Legislature Eleventh Regular Meeting of 2015, 12 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main St., Owego.
NOVEMBER 11
Veterans Free Dinner & Program, 4 p.m., Newark Valley Fire Station, Route 38, Newark Valley. Veterans and their guests as well as spouses of deceased veterans from Richford, Berkshire & Newark Valley are invited. For reservations call Newark Valley Historical Society office, leave your name and who will be attending. For info call Marcia 642-8967.
NOVEMBER 13
“A Touch of Christ” with Gary and Gena McMyne, 7 p.m., Memorial Park Baptist Church, 1013 Front St., Vestal. For info call 785-3767.
NOVEMBER 14
AMBA Wellness Program, 6 to 10 a.m., Owego Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego. The cost for the full AMBA panel including NYS Women, Inc. sponsorship fee is $47, check only. For more info or to schedule appointment call 1-800-234-8888 by Nov. 13, 2015.
Toast to Tioga, 6 to 10 p.m., Tioga Arts Council, 179 Front St., Owego. Check out the special event wine registry at The Wine Connection, 153 Main St., Owego.
NOVEMBER 15
7th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego. Free and open to the public.
NOVEMBER 18
Tioga County 2016 Budget Hearing, 6 p.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
NOVEMBER 19
Tioga County 2nd Legislative Workshop, 10 a.m., Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building, 56 Main St., Owego.
NOVEMER 19 & 20
AARP Driaver Safety Classes, 9 a.m. to Noon, Waverly Free Library, Waverly. $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members. To register call 687-4120.
NOVEMBER 24
Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m., Sword & the Spirit, Montrose Turnpike, Owego.
NOVEMBER 28
Canor’s 1st Annual Holiday Parade, 6 p.m., starting from the American Legion Post 907, 90 Spencer Rd., Candor and ends at Academy Street. Deadline for registration is Nov. 15.