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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

March 10, 2010

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

CLASSMATES SOUGHT

Clarks Summit-Abington Reunion Committee for Class of 1960 seeks members, looking to speak with Sharon Bunnell Hellman, Carol Cobb Kish, Patricia Dunning Butler, Connie Hatfield Dailey, Sue Ellen Kadison Vecchiotti, Elizabeth Nash, Barbara Neidlinger, Rosalie Novak White and Judith Seamans Halloway and Patricia Mcavaney Flynn. Info:570.587.3056 or 570.587.3676.

REMINDERS

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.

Glenburn Sewing Club now accepting new members, open to ages 6-19, for all experience levels. Instructors are Hilda Lewis and Ann Northup. Info: 570.563.1369.

Free Radon test kits available through American Lung Association, apply online at www.lunginfo.com/freeradonkit. One kit per household, PA residents only.

DAILY EVENTS

March 10: Dolbear Grants Available for Abington Heights Teachers, applications accepted until March 19. Application forms may be downloaded from the District web site at www.ahsd.org.

“Paska” (Easter) homemade bread sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Russian Orthodox church center, Hill Street, Mayfield. Raisin and white bread will be sold in Paska sizes only. Paskas are $7. Homemade kolachi $9. Nut, poppyseed, lekvar and apricot kolachi available. Info: Orders may be placed by calling 570.876.0730, 570.876.3372, or 570.876.0391. Business establishment orders may be faxed to 570.876.2534.

In-service: Character Development Through Sport, 5:30 p.m. at McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center, University of Scranton. Featuring Matt Davidson founder, president and director of education for the Institute for Excellence and Ethics. Registration required. Info/registration: 570.941.7440.

First Time Home buyer Seminar, 6:30 p.m., Fidelity Bank, 400 South Main Avenue, Scranton. Cost: Free. Info: 570.504.8038 or noelle.lantka@fddbank.com.

Constituent Outreach Session with State Representative Kevin Murphy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Abington Township Municipal Building, Shady Lane Road, Chinchilla. Info: 570.342.4348.

ServSafe Certification Course, time TBA at The University of Scranton. Training will cover food-borne illnesses and health risks that commercial food service establishments must learn in order to provide safe food for customers. Presented by The University of Scranton SBDC. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Info/Registration:570.941.7588.

2010 NEPA Tech Expo, 10 a.m. to 3p.m. at the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Featuring more than 40 AV-related vendors and 12 technology seminars. Info: www.vistacominc.com

March 11: The Chiropractor’s Role in Treating Autoimmune Illness, 6 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Resource Center for AutoimmuneDiseases, 615 Jefferson Ave. Scranton. Info: 1.888.995.8787

Marketing 101 Seminar presented by MetroAction, 9 to 11 a.m. at Community Bank & Trust, Route 611, Tannersville. Cost: $10. Registration required. Info/Registration: 570.341.0270 or www.MetroAction.org.

Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission hearing on 570 area code phone numbers, 6 p.m. at the Scranton State Office Building Room 319, 100 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.

Leadership Lackawanna Heritage Explorer Bike Tour Fundraiser: Happy Hour at The Bog, 5 to 7p.m at The Bog, Adams Avenue, Scranton. Cost: $10 donation at the door. Featuring Miller Light Draft specials, Bike Tour cocktail specials, appetizers, and a chance to win wine and spirit baskets. Info: 570.341.4578 or 570.702.8950.

Book Discussion, 7 p.m. at the Albright Memorial Library, Scranton. Robert Troy, formerly of Scranton, discusses his fictional thriller Denial of Sunlight. Reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.348.3000.

Manhattan Clam Chowder and Bread Sale, 2 to 5 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church Hall, Old Forge. Cost: $6 per quart and $5 per loaf. Orders due Friday, March. 5. Orders may be picked up from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 in the church hall. Info:570.457.9280 or 570.457.2875.

March 12: Mystery Purse sponsored by The Friends of the Taylor Library. Through May 7. Cost: Chances are 3 for $1 and can be purchased at the Taylor Community Library, 710 S. Main Street. Info: 570.562.1234.

Youth and Government Forum with State Representative Jim Wansacz, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Keystone College, La Plume.

Reflexology & Massage for Fibromyalgia Patients, 12:30 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. Info: 888.995.8787.

University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Seminars, 10a.m. to 12p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carbondale Technology Transfer Center. Featuring “ The First Step” and “The Second Step” programs that explore starting and maintaining a small business. Cost: $10 per seminar. Info/Reservations: 570.941.7588 or www.scrantonsbdc.com.

March 13 : Behavioral seminar for pets, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bunker Hill Veterinary Hospital, Factoryville. Admission is a donation to benefit the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.

Texas Wiener and Burger Night to benefit eighth grade trip to Washington D.C., 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Abington Heights Middle School. Yankee Lunch Texas Wieners and Burgers available along with beverages, chips, and dessert brownies. Take-outs available.

Photos with the Easter Bunny at the Viewmont Mall, available through April 3. Hours:Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 11a.m. to 6 p.m.

Scranton Cultural Center Annual Post-Parade Party, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. Featuring live entertainment by Kilrush, as well as parade performers.

Annual Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Route 6, Tunkhannock. Takeouts available from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $8.50, Children under 12: $4, Toddlers: Free. Info: 570.833.4616.

March 14: Mason Logan Scholarship Fund Spaghetti Supper, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Fire Station, 321 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit.

Ukrainian Cultural Exhibit and Craft Sale, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton. Lunch will be available including Ukrainian ethnic foods and baked goods. Interested crafters/vendors: $15 per 8 foot table. Info: 570.759.2824 or nacofluc@hotmail.com.

Monthly Vesper Service, 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church Street, Montrose. Light supper following the service.

“Irish Presence in Eckley” Charter Day Celebrations, noon to 5 p.m. at Eckley Miner’s Village. Cost: Admission to the event is free to the museum and to the other cultural activities that will be offered. The Gift Shop will also be open. Info: 570.636.2070 or www.eckleyminers.org.

Test Drive Fundraiser to benefit Abington Heights High School Chorus, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Damon’s Grill, Clarks Summit. For every test drive of Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, Ford will donate $20 to the chorus.

Zen Meditation Sunday Gathering, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Endless Mountain Zendo, 104 Hollow Road, Stillwater. Cost: Open Donation Basket. Vegetarian snack offerings welcome, but not required. Reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.925.5077 or endless@epix.net.

Welsh Heritage Celebration, noon to 5 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, Scranton. A variety of Welsh-themed performances, exhibits, and celebrations are planned for the day. Cost: Free admission included to commemorate Charter Day in Pennsylvania. Info: 570.963.4804 or www.phmc.state.pa.us or www.anthracitemuseum.org.

March 17: Animal First Aid, 6:30 p.m. at the Taylor Community Library, 710 S. Main Street. Sponsored by the Friends of the Taylor Library. Cost: Free. Includes a basket raffle. Reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.562.1234.

Reflexology & Massage for Fibromyalgia Patients, 6 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. Info: 1.888.995.8787.

Constituent Outreach Session with State Representative Kevin Murphy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Taylor Borough Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor. Info: 570.342.4348.

March 18: Companion Planning Seminar presented by the Abington Community Garden, 7 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Speaker is Donna Zagrapan, Penn State Master Gardener. Registration Required. Info/registration: 570.587.3440.

Daffodil Days, on sale near the Post Office Lobby at the Waverly Community House through March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and March 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $10 bunch of 10. Info: Advance orders, Marge Black, 570.586.8654.

Lackawanna County Senior Networking Alliance annual Social Workers Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Abington Manor Rehab & Nursing Center, Clarks Summit. Mary Scialla, director of pastoral care at Community Medical Center, will be the speaker. CEU credits will be offered at the event. Info: 570.585.4913.

St. Josephs Senior Social Club March meeting, 2 p.m. at St. Rocco’s Church Hall, Oak Street, Pittston. Info: 570.654.2967 or 570.654.0046.

Overcoming Obstacles Creatively, 11 a.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Resource Center for Autoimmune Diseases, 615 Jefferson Ave. Scranton. Info: 1.888.995.8787.

United States Naval Academy Information Night, 7 p.m. at Scranton Preparatory School, Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. Info: 570.735.4618 after 5 p.m.

March 19: Bringing the World to Northeast PA- Trade Routes to Export Assistance, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre. Meet with Pennsylvania trade representatives from 14 overseas regions. Cost: Free, but registration required. Registrations: fax to 570. 654.5137 or visit www.neap-alliance.org.

Pierogie Sale sponsored by St. Michael’s Church, Orders due Friday, March 19. Orders may be picked up from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23 in the church hall, Church and Winter Streets, Old Forge. Info/Orders:570.562.3965, 570.586.2632, or 570.457.9280.

Pocono Mountain Bible Conference Winter Youth Retreat, at PMBC on Clifton Beach Rd., Clifton. Check in Friday 8 p.m. and check out Sunday 1 p.m. Cost: $80 due upon registration. Youth ages 13-18 welcome. Info/registration: 570.239.3939 or www.camppmbc.com.

March 20: American Lung Association 2nd annual Fight for Air Climb, 2 p.m. at the Mohegan Sun Arena (formerly the Wachovia Arena) in Wilkes-Barre. Cost: $25 fee. All participants must register and raise a minimum of $100 on or by March 20, to be eligible to climb. Info: 570.823.2212.

Easter Bread (Pascha) Sale Deadline, Pickup Thursday, March 25 at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Jermyn. Cost: Plain, $7, Raisin, $8. Also offering kobasi, horseradish, various rolls. Info/Orders: 570.876.1456.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, Friends of NRA annual fund raising banquet, 5 p.m. at Genetti Manor, Main Avenue, Dickson City. Featuring buffet dinner, open bar, and numerous raffles and contests. Cost: $40 each, $75 for couples, $25 for young adults (under 21). Reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.587.2662 or dbcmoz@epix.net.

Keystone College Alumni Pancake Breakfast, 10:30 a.m. at the Hibbard Campus Center, Keystone College. Also includes a tour of the “Sugar Shack” maple syrup-making operation. Cost: $10, tickets required in advance. Info/Tickets: 570.945.8162.

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