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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • Volume 37
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DECEMBER 2022
Number 12
OWEGO IS OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS - Owego’s Lights on the River celebration returned to the Village of Owego on Friday, December 2, 2022. This year’s Lights on the River started with the turning on of the village’s holiday lights, and ended with a fireworks display at 8:00 pm. Pictured above: snowflake lights on the Court Street Bridge in downtown Owego (File photo).
O Tannenbaum Holiday Display & Auction On Display Now Until December 17 The Annual O’Tannenbaum Holiday Display and Auction is open at the Tioga County Historical Society Museum in Owego, Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, until December 17. On display are 40 Christmas trees and 13 wreaths, all decorated with different themes and ready for you to bid on. There is also a display of architectural toys. Special events at the museum on Saturday, December 10 include Mr. and Mrs. Claus from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, Children’s Crafts from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, and Music by Nino Samiani from 12:00 to 2:00 pm
On December 17, the last day of O’Tannenbaum, there will be music by the OFA Choir from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Mr. and Mrs. Claus from 12:00 to 3:00pm, and Children’s Crafts from 12;00 to 3:00 pm. At 7:00pm on Saturday, December 17 the auction bidding closes, and the raffle drawings will take place. The Tioga County Historical Society Museum is at 110 Front Street in Owego. For more information, call the museum at 607-687-2460 or email museum@tiogahistory.org.
Some of the architectural toys on display during O Tannenbaum
Left: Tree donated by the Kiwanis Club of Owego. The decorations include Kiwanis ornaments featuring local landmarks. Above: The 2022 Kiwanis ornament features the Coburn Free Library. Ornaments are available at Van Horn Jewelers on Lake Street in
Call Santa Phone 607-625-HOHO Although he is very busy this time of year, the Apalachin Lions Club persuaded Santa Claus to take phone calls for three nights in early December. Santa has been happy to do this for the children in the area for many years. He is looking forward to talk-
ing to his many young friends again, so he will know what they want for Christmas. To talk to Santa call 607-625HOHO (607-625-4646) between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on December 5, 6, and 7.