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OCTOBER 2023
Volume 38
20th Season for Newark Valley “MAiZE”
This year’s corn maze at Stoughton Farm is “Dino-mite.” Located at 10898 State Route 38 in Newark Valley, Stoughton Farm’s MAiZE opened for the season on September 16. For more information, go to www.stoughtonfarm.com or call 607-642-3675
Rural Health Network of SCNY to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Rural Health Network of SCNY has announced its 25th Anniversary Event. The Fundraiser will highlight its mission to advance the health and well-being of rural people and communities. Proceeds will support this mission and Rural Health Network’s areas of focus: improving access to health services, education, food, transportation, well-being, and advocacy. Titled “Mash it Up on a Monday,” the event is open to the public by advance ticket sales only and will be held on Monday, October 16, from 5:00 to 7:30pm. It will feature cold and hot appetizers (including a unique mashedpotato bar), musical entertainment, cash bar, a keynote speaker, desserts, a basket auction, and a presentation honoring Rural Health Network’s founding board members. The venue is the beautiful ballroom of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Binghamton. Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased by mailing Rural Health Network of SCNY or by visiting: https://rhnscny.org/getinvolved/#anniversary-celebration before October 6. Jack Salo, Executive Director from 2004 – 2021 and current Interim Executive Director, said, “For 25 years, our organization has focused on improving
health outcomes for the rural residents of south central New York. We have worked in partnership with rural people, rural communities, and many organizational partners to improve health and well-being.” The evening’s keynote speaker, Diane Brown, recently retired Executive Director of the Community Foundation for South Central New York, will share her thoughts on the importance of rural health and philanthropy. The event’s sponsors include: Ascension Lourdes, Riger Marketing Communications, Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Mirabito Energy Products, NBT Bank, UHS, Visions Federal Credit Union, Nottingham Trust – a division of Community Bank, Postler & Jaeckle Corp., Aetna, Chianis & Anderson, LLC, Gerould’s Healthcare Center, Levene, Gouldin, & Thompson, LLP, NBT Insurance, and Russell Farms. A complete list of sponsors is included on the event website: https://rhnscny.org/get-involved/ #anniversary-celebration Rural Health Network of SCNY, Inc. was established in 1998 to advance the health and well-being of rural people and communities. For more information, go to www.rhnscny.org.
Tioga County Rural Ministry’s Holiday Food & Gift Program Last day to register is October 13
Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM) is taking registrations for holiday food for Thanksgiving and Christmas starting on Monday, October 2, at 10:00 am. Stop by TCRM October 2 through October 13 to register for holiday food. In-person visits are preferred because extra volunteers will be on hand to assist with this effort. If transportation or health is a deterrent to an in-person visit, call (607) 687-
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3021 to register. You may only register at one pantry to receive holiday food. If you have children age 12 or younger and reside in Tioga County, you may sign up for a clothing gift for each child and also for the toy distribution which will be held at the VFW. The last day to register for these holiday programs is Friday, October 13.
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Apalachin Lions Fall Highway Clean-Up Would you like to help?
The Apalachin Lions are looking for help with the cleanup of Rt 434 on Saturday, October 7, at 9:00 am. The cleanup crew will meet at BEAM ELECTRONICS next to Dunkin Donuts on Rt 434. The amount of time normally spent is approximately 2 hours to pick
up and bag trash along a designated three-mile stretch of Rt 434 in Apalachin. All cleanup supplies will be furnished. Bring work gloves and dress for the weather. For more information, call Lion Paul Huonker at (607) 625-2727.
Owego Home & Building Tour - Oct. 21 Every home, every space has a story . . .
Tioga Arts Council (TAC) will present its Owego Home Tour Fundraiser on Saturday, October 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The Owego Home & Building Tour is a fundraising event designed to highlight the extraordinary architecture in Tioga County and to exhibit the creative ways in which buildings are being used by contemporary families and businesses. It is one of TAC’s most beloved fundraisers—attracting visitors from all over the region who explore these spaces and enjoy Owego’s downtown attractions. Ticket are $25 for TAC supporters, and $35 for not-yet-supporters. All ticket holders must check-in at the Home Central Showroom at 151 Central Avenue in Owego. Tour locations will be provided in the booklets. Participants are asked to wear shoe coverings inside the homes on the tour and only visits parts of the home or building authorized by the owner. Docents will be there to help you. The event will be held rain or shine. All proceeds benefit Tioga Arts Coun-
cil and ticket sales are non-refundable. TAC offers special thanks to Home Central, Ahwaga Paint & Floor Covering, and Couglin & Gerhart, LLP.
Mobile Food Pantry - October 25 in Apalachin Foodbank of the Southern Tier and the Apalachin Lions will hold a WalkUp Mobile Food Pantry on Wednesday, October 25, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at St. Margaret Mary’s Church at 1110 Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin. Pre-registration is required. Register
on Tuesday, October 24, at 8:30 am until full (currently limit of 100 registrations). To register, phone 2-1-1 or go to www.foodbankst.org/cfd. If you register, please attend. Bring a cart or bags to carry the food.