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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

February 3, 2010

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

REMINDERS

Abington Heights full zip hooded sweatshirt sale, benefits the Abington Heights High School indoor track team, an unfunded varsity sport. Sale ends Feb. 12. Sweatshirts are available in adult and youth sizes and in 14 different colors. Cost: $20 for adults, $16 for youth sizes. Info: ahtrackxc.com or call 570.586.1817.

Camp Intervention at Abington Heights Middle School, July 19 to 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For students in grades 1-6. Info/registration: 800.968.4332 or visit campinvention.org. Early registrations, those prior to March 31, will save $25.

Keystone College collecting shoes for Haiti, Shoe donations should consist of new or used sneakers, sandals or shoes with flat bottoms (no heels) and cleaned of any mud or dirt and free from rips. Donations can be dropped off on the first floor of the Gambal Athletic Center during normal business hours or during home basketball contests. Info:570.945.8238 or email chad.prince@keystone.edu

Abington Community Library 50th Anniversary Essay Contest, open to students in grades 1 to 3 and 4 to 6. Each student may enter one essay, approximately one page in length, with the subject “I love the Abington Community Library because…” One winning essay from each age range will be selected, with the winners also receiving a Borders Gift Card. Each author’s name, age, grade, school, home address and phone should be included on the reverse side. Deadline for submissions is March 31, with winning entries being announced on April 17. Info: 570.587.3440.

Preschool program for residents of Lakeland School District, To qualify, children must live in the Lakeland School District, be between 3 and 5, and be potty trained. The 10- week preschool program will begin the week of March 15. There will be two sessions. Session I will alternate each week between M,W,F and T,TH from 11 a.m. to 12:25 p.m., and Session II will alternate each week between M,W,F and T,TH from 1:10 to 2:30 p.m. Info: Register by calling Lakeland High School at 254.9485 or visiting the High School. Due to limited space constraints, enrollment will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Think tank regarding a possible future indoor sports and recreation complex in the Abington area. Support, ideas and energy will be greatly appreciated. If interested, email contact information to chris@c3gc.com for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous meetings, First Presbyterian Church, 201 Stone Ave., Clarks Summit, weekly, Mon. and Wed., 7 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., 9:30 a.m. and Sun., 4 p.m. Info: 570.587.4313.

Lupus Screenings, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lupus Foundation, Scranton. Info: 1-888-99-LUPUS

DAILY EVENTS

February 3: Clinton Township and Factoryville Borough Joint Municipal Park and Recreation Meeting, 7 p.m. at 161 College Ave. in the Factoryville Public Library located in the back of the borough hall building. Info: 570.945.7484 ext. 3.

Community mixer for business professionals, 5:30 p.m. at Nichols Village Hotel, The Commons. Guest speakers include Attorney Joe Peters, guest commentator for Fox News and several local news programs and Eric Logan. Cost: $20, checks payable to “Summit Chapter.” Includes hors d’oeuvre buffet, soft drinks, cash bar, raffle prizes. Info: Reservations encouraged by Friday, Jan. 29 to kbrooks@shamrocknepa.com.

February 4: House Majority Policy Committee public hearing on State Rep. Kevin Murphy’s proposal to help Scranton property owners with their tax bills and delinquent payments, 1 p.m. at The University of Scranton, DeNaples Center, McIlhenny Ballroom.

Holistic Moms Network of the Wyoming Valley Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the United States Marine Corps Reserve Building, 1118 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. Topic of discussion is naturopathic medicine, with Dr. Heather DeLuca as guest speaker. Info: 570.287.4765.

“Hoops for Hope” to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Education, The Scranton Preparatory School Classics and Abington Heights Lady Comets will meet for the second annual “Pink Night” at Scranton Prep. The theme of this year’s event, “Hoops for Hope,” will be celebrated with both a junior varsity game starting at 6 p.m. and a varsity game beginning at 7:15 p.m. All proceeds from this year’s Pink Night will be used to fund the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Smart Girls, Wise Women initiative. Info: 570.947.3541 or mopsasnick@deltamedix.com.

February 5: Love Series at Waverly Community Church, 101 Carbondale Road, Waverly, 7 p.m. Movie shown is “Fire Proof” Cost: Free.

Pierogi Sale at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the corner of Church and Winter Streets, Old Forge. Cost: $5 per dozen, deadline for orders is Feb. 5. Pickup, Feb. 9 Info: To place an order, call 570.562.3965, 570.586.2632, or 570.457.9280.

Big Band Society of Northeast PA Valentine’s Dinner Dance, held at Genetti’s, Wilkes-Barre. Cost: $26 for members, $30 for guests. Info/registration: call 570.457.5009 or send checks to P.O. Box 313, Taylor, PA, 18517.

Factoryville Shade Tree Commission Meeting , The next meeting of The Factoryville Shade Tree Commission will take place on Friday at 2 p.m. at 161 College Avenue, Factoryville Borough Bldg.

Agenda will include ordering trees for spring planting, planning this years Arbor Day Celebration, discussion of any permits submitted for planting, pruning, or tree removals along the streets of Factoryville.

February 6: Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School Scholarship Exam, 9 a.m. at the Wyoming Seminary Upper School Campus, Kingston. Interested students must complete the Sem Scholarship application by Friday, Jan. 29 and register for the exam. Cost: No registration fee. Info/registration: 570.270-2160 or visit www. Wyomingseminary.org.

One-stop shop for healthy living, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Woodhouse Day Spa, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. Info: 570.763.0063 or visit www.woodhousespas.com.

Lackawanna trail Friends of Music Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Lackawanna Trail High School Cafeteria. Take-outs available. Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for students. A basket raffle and musical entertainment will also take place.

“Rally for Rosie” in memory of Thomas R. Rosenkrans, 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall, Scranton. Cost: $15. Food and beverages included. Info: 570.342.4881.

51st Annual UNICO Charity Ball, 6 p.m. at Fiorelli’s, Main Avenue, Peckville. Cost: $60 includes a cocktail hour beginning at 6 p.m., dinner and entertainment by “Picture Perfect.” Old Forge native Angelo Genell will be honored for community service by the Scranton Chapter of UNICO. Info/Reservations: 570.586.6415 or 570.558.8519.

All Saints Academy open house, 1 to 3 p.m. at All Saints Academy, Scranton. Info: 570.343.8114

“The JFK Parade Car: the Automobile as Political Theater,” 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Albright Memorial Library, Scranton. Guest speaker John Christie, a member of the Society of American Automobile Historians, will discuss the 1961 Lincoln Continental parade car that played a center role in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Info:570.348.3000.

Performance by Christian hip-hop artist Fundamentals, 8 p.m. in the Phelps Student Center, Baptist Bible College. Cost: Free. Info: www.bbc.edu

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter volunteer meeting, 11 a.m. at Lackawanna College, admissions department conference room.

Lackawanna Trail Friends of Music Spaghetti Dinner, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Take outs available. The dinner includes dessert and a beverage. $7 for adults, and $5 for students. The winter music groups will also be conducting a basket raffle and musical entertainment will be ongoing.

Women’s Prosperity Network Breakfast, Brainstorming and Breakthroughs Workshop, 9:45 am to 1p.m. at Kildare’s Irish Pub, 119 Jefferson Ave, Scranton.

February 7: Pork and Kapusta-Sauerkraut Dinner, noon at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton. Price: Adults, $11; Children $5.50 (age 6-12); under 6, free. Takeouts available, pickup between 11 and 11:45 a.m. Reservations required: 570.346.2414.

February 9: Factoryville Women’s Civic League Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Mathewson Park Apartments, 6 Maple Street Factoryville. New members welcome.

Greater Scranton Roaring Ramblers Toastmasters Club Meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.at Allied Services Community Room, Moffatt Drive, off Morgan Hwy, Scranton. Visitors are welcome.Info: 570.587.0232 or 570.222.5405

February 10: "VeraCITY," the 2010 Missions Conference, Feb. 10 to 12 at Baptist Bible College & Seminary, Clarks Summit. Theme is “Taking the Truth to the City.” Objective is to educate and equip students, faculty and staff for Christian leadership in urban settings. Info: 570.585.9602 or jjackson@bbc.edu.

Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 12 p.m. at Season’s Restaurant, Route 6, Tunkhannock. Maria Montenegro, SBDC Business Consultant, will serve as the guest speaker. Cost: free to chamber members, $10 for non-members. Reservations: 570.836.7755 e-mail maureen@wyccc.com.

February 11: Ice Festival parade featuring pets from the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 7 p.m. in downtown Clarks Summit.

Book Sale, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Pittston Memorial Library, Pittston. Hundreds of books, CDs, audio books, and DVDs will be available.

February 12: Valentine’s Dinner, 7 p.m. at Waverly Community Church, 101 Carbondale Road, Waverly. Cost: $10 per person. RSVP by February 5 by calling 570. 587.2280.

Cast visit from A&E series Paranormal State, 7 p.m. at Penn State Worthington Scranton, Multi-Purpose Building. Info/tickets: 570.963.2700

February 13: Brain Bee Competition, 1:30 to 4 p.m. at The University of Scranton. Open to students in grades 9-12, sponsored by the Northeast PA Area Health Education Center and The University of Scranton’s Neuroscience Department. The competition is a live, question and answer academic competition. Students may now register and there is no cost. Info/Registration: www.nepaahec.org

Bake Sale to Benefit Haiti, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at New Laundry/Runway, Spruce Street, Scranton. All proceeds will go to Rev. Rick Frechette’s mission in Haiti. Sponsored by the Scranton Prep Cupcake Club. Info: Cupcakeclub2009@gmail.com

Valentine’s Day Open House/Workshop for Children, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Waverly Community House. $5 donation for supplies will be accepted. Info: 570.586.8191 ext. 5

Valentine’s Organ recital featuring Dr. Alain Truche, 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Pro Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre. Cost: free. Info: 570.346.4600.

Camp Kestrel Habitat Workshop, 9:30 a.m. in the Alliance Community Center, 360 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor. Cost: Free. Will include birdhouse building, a landfill site tour, wildlife presentations, a low-litter lunch and plenty of information about recycling, composting and conserving resources. Recommended for children 8 and older. Reservations required. Info/reservations: 570.562.1600 ext. 244 or e-mail jhambros@wm.com.

February 14: Monthly Vesper Service, 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of Church and Chestnut Streets, Montrose. Presented in observance of African-American History month.

Spaghetti Dinner/Variety Show, 1:30 p.m. at Clifford Fire Hall, Rt. 106. Hosted by the Clifford Community Youth Group. For tickets, call Pastor Peg at 570.222.3331 or Robin Correll at 570.222.4344.

February 15: Wyoming Seminary Upper and Lower Schools February Visitation Day, 8 a.m. at the Lower School, and 8:30 a.m. at the Upper School. Info: Lower School Admission Office at 570.718.6610, Upper School Admission Office at 570.270.2160, or visit www.wyomingseminary.org.

February 16: Ruth A. Gonzalez, Veterans Service Officer of the Veterans of the Vietnam War and the Veterans Coalition Visit, 9 a.m. to noon at the VFW Hall, 805 South Township Boulevard, Pittston. Appointments required. Info: 570.603.9740 or 1.800.VIETNAM.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5 to 7p.m. at The Church of the Epiphany, Glenburn.No reservations required. Info/Directions: 570.563.1564 or www.epiphanyglenburn.com

February 17: Homemade pirogie sale, noon to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedra, Mayfield. Cost: $6 per dozen. Business establishment orders will be delivered on request. Business orders may be faxed to 570.876.2534. Info: 570.876.0730.

February 18: Emergency Medical Technician Course, Emergency Medical Services of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Luzerne County Community College will be sponsoring an EMT Course, conducted at the Community Medical Center, Scranton beginning Thursday and held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 to 10 p.m. for approximately 16 weeks.

February 19: Fourth Annual Children’s Snowball Fundraiser, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. All proceeds benefit the Timmy’s Town Museum at The Mall at Steamtown. Cost: $25 tickets may be purchased at Timmy’s Town Center Museum at The Mall at Steamtown at 570.341.1511.

Blood drive in memory of Ryan Buffington-Smith, noon to 6 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church Hall. Info/Reservations: 1.800.GIVE.LIFE.

Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce annual fundraiser, 6 to 11 p.m. at Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, Route 6, Tunkhannock. In addition to horse racing and gaming, there will be New York Style food, desserts, silent as well as vocal auction items and a disc jockey. Persons must be 21 years of age or older. Come in black tie, blue jeans or horse racing attire. Reservations: 570.836.7755 or e-mail maureen@wyccc.com.

February 20: Scranton Chapter of Mended Hearts Annual Dinner Dance, 6:30 p.m. at The Parrish Center, 200 Reilly Street, Dunmore. Lear Von Koch, MD, Mercy Hospital cardiac surgeon, will be guest speaker. Cost: $20. Reservations required by Feb. 12. Info: 570.340.4842 or 570.344.7722.

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