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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • Volume 38
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AUGUST 2023
Apalachin Lions Mobile Food Pantry - Aug. 30
Foodbank Of the Southern Tier and the Apalachin Lions will hold their August WALK-UP Mobile Food Pantry on Wednesday, August 30, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin.
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It’s the Great Tioga County Fair! August 8 - 12, 2023
Pre-registration is required. Register Tuesday, August 29, at 8:30 am until full (currently limit of 100 registrations) If you register, please attend. Register by calling 2-1-1 or on line at www.foodbankst.org/cfd. Bring a cart or bags to carry the food.
Tioga Chamber of Commerce’s Spot Light on Business & Non-Profit
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce chose Labrador Lumber Company as its Business Spotlight for the month of July 2023. Located at 32 Mill Street in Berkshire, Labrador Lumber Company provides quality wood components and friendly service. Visit their web site at https:// www.labradorlumber.com.
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce chose Casa Trinity for "Spot Light on Nonprofits" for July 2023. Casa Trinity is at 72 North Avenue in Owego. For more information, visit their web site at casatrinity.org
The 164th Tioga County Fair in Owego kicks off on Tuesday, August 8, at Marvin Park Fairgrounds, 50 W Main Street. Admission gates open at 2:30pm, rides at 4:00pm, and the Painted Pony Championship Rodeo begins at 7:00pm at the grandstand. Wednesday’s and Friday’s grandstand attraction is the fan favorite demolition derby at 7:00pm both nights. The kids Powerwheels Derby is Friday at 6:00pm. On Thursday at 7:00pm, for the first time ever its the ATV and Dirt Bike Rodeo. This obstacle course competition is for local ATV and dirt bike riders alike. The Dash for Cash is a barrel race for local horse riders that is also at 7:00pm on Thursday. Winners for all these events will earn cash prizes. Saturday is full of fun all day with the truck and tractor pulls. The “Out of the Field Farm Stock” pull begins at 1:00pm. The New York Pullers Truck and Tractor pull is at 7:00pm, both events at the grandstand. There is also a truck pull category for stock 4x4s. The public is encouraged to register for any and all of these events, competitions and more. The Gillette Family Midway is back
with top notch rides and amusement. The not-to-be-missed 4H and FFA projects, competitions and auctions continue all week long at the cattle barn area. The Tioga County Fair arts and crafts area is chock full of competitions for all Tioga County residents. Be sure to check the premium book to discover how to enter your creation. Also included is the Exotic petting zoo, air rifle range, 4H Clover Cafe, numerous vendor displays and more. All inclusive Admission is $15 daily for everyone. The entire schedule of events, registrations forms and contests and rules is at www.Tiogacofair.com.
Free Ice Cream Social & Game Night - Aug. 10
Andy & Son Barber Shop and the Confection Connection, Lake St., Owego are getting a face lift.
An Ice Cream Social and Game Night will be held on Thursday, August 10, at 6:30pm at the Park Terrace United Methodist Church at 30 Glann Road in Apalachin.
Everyone is encouraged to bring family and friends for an evening of fun, fellowship, and delicious ice cream and games.