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HOLIDAY EVENTS

April 15: Easter Bread (Pascha) Sale, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Michael’s Center, 403 Delaware Street, Jermyn. Plain $7; Raisin $8. Also available: kobasi, horseradish, rolls (nut, poppy seed, prune, apricot, cheese). Order in advance. Deadline for orders April 13. Orders/Info: 876-1456.

DAILY EVENTS

April 15: The Junior League of Scranton Cinderella’s Closet, the Tripp House, 1011 North Main Avenue, Scranton will be transformed into a boutique where high school girls can purchase their dream dresses and prom attire for less than $10 at from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event, in its fifth year, will feature gowns that have been donated by community members through dress drives coordinated by local high school girls. Cost: Open to the public, free of charge, and sponsored in part by Hazzouri Dental and Sarno and Son. Proceeds from prom attire purchases contribute to the Junior League of Scranton Scholarship Fund, established through the Scranton Area Foundation, and presented to a young woman who exemplifies leadership qualities. Info: Junior League of Scranton at 961-8120.

Feng Shui – Living Room Design, 6:30 pm. at Danielle and Company, Inc., 831 Adams Ave, Scranton with Kelly Moore, Certified Wedding Coordinator, Horticulture Instructor CTC. Cost: $10, per class. Limited to 20 per class (Class 1 not a prerequisite) Future Series Classes: Series 4: Thursday, May 7, Office Design; Series 5: Thursday, May 21, Yard Design. Info: 207-1777 or DanielleandCompany.com.Historical vignettes, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Genealogical Research Society headquarters, 1100 Main Street, Peckville. Featuring Julie Esty and the Hyde Park Players. Cost: free. Refreshments will be served. Handicap accessible. Info: 383-7661 or 766-9419.

National Tea Party Day, noon at the Lackawanna County Court House Square. An event to send the message to Washington that we are taxed enough already. Bring signs to the rally and demonstrate peacefully. Bipartisan event. Info: TossThemOut@gmail.com

“Obama’s Challenge: The Economic and the Political,” presented by The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum Spring Luncheon Seminar Series, featuring Robert Kuttner, founding co-editor for the American Prospect. Room 405 DeNaples Center. Buffet Luncheon: $20. Registration required. Info: 941-7816.

Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits presentation by Anissa Fetchen, Veterans Affairs Coordinator, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Oakwood Terrace Assisted Living, 400 Gleason Road, Moosic. Fetchen will present information about the Veterans Administration pension called Aid and Attendance Benefit, which helps many veterans receive assistance in paying for medical care and expenses, including assisted living services. This benefit is available to eligible wartime veterans or their surviving spouses. Learn who is eligible and how to apply. Cost: Free. Light refreshments. Info: For reservations, call Sylvia Kolosinsky at Oakwood Terrace, 451-3171, ext. 116, or www.oakwoodterraceinc.com

April 16: Beer Tasting with Backyard Ale House, 6:30 p.m. at Danielle and Company, Inc., 831 Adams Ave, Scranton with Eric Miller and William Nasser, Owners, Backyard Ale House- BackyardAleHouse.com. Promotional items and light fare included. Cost: $30, per person; $50, per couple/duo, limited to 30 students. Info: 207-1777 or DanielleandCompany.com.

Preventing Elder Abuse, full day conference at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre. Cost: $75, for professionals and $25, family member/caregiver, including materials, lunch and refreshments. Continuing education units are available for Nursing Home Administrators; Personal Care Home Administrators; Nurses; social workers; and lawyers for an additional fee of $20, per person. Registration deadline is April 8. Info: 822-9915.Robert Kuttner discusses Obama’s Challenge: The Economic and the Political, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Rose Room in Brennan Hall at The University of Scranton. Luncheon will be followed by book-signings. Fee: $20 per luncheon per person, $40 per series per person, $30 per luncheon per couple, and $60 per series per couple. Free for Schemel Forum members.

Smoker at the Center, 5:30 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural. Sponsored by L. T. Verrastro and ROCK 107. Includes a five course catered meal, with beer pairings by Sam Adams, and fine cigars. Cost: $75, proceeds benefiting the Scranton Cultural Center. An open bar is included 8:30 p.m. Prizes throughout the evening. The event is limited to 100. Info: SCC Box Office, 344-1111, or through ticketmaster.com. Info: for complete menu, go to scrantonculturalcenter.org.

State Inspection Classes, 6 to 10 p.m. in the Automotive Center at Johnson College. Cost: $160 per person and $6.00 for the manual. Additional charge of $40 each for motorcycle certification and heavy trucks and buses certification. Must be 18 years old and have a valid operator’s license. Registration forms and info: 702-8979 or johnson.edu.

Info: contact Kym Balthazar Fetsko at 941-7816 or email fetskok2@scranton.edu or Sondra Myers at 941-4089.

The Lackawana County Commission for Women presents "Heart to Heart" health seminar, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, 2nd floor, 425 N. Washington Ave. Seminar focuses on heart disease and women. Featured presenters will be the experts in the medical and related medical community dedicated to the heart and its relation to the human body. Light refreshments will be provided. Cost: $12. Info: Call 343-2258 or 451-0945.

Used Curriculum Sale, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly. Sponsored by the Harmony Home Educators and Salt ’N’ Light. Admission is free! Info: 945-3040 or hhepa.org.

April 17: “Employment Law Bootcamp for the Small Employer,” Employment Law Presentation, Hilton, Scranton, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., hosted by National Association of Women Business Owners, NEPA Chapter. Presented by Susan Friedman, Labor and Employment Attorney from Stevens and Lee (Lancaster office). Co-sponsored by PWC, Professional Women in Construction. Cost: $20, members; $30, non-members.

April 18: Abington Business and Professional Association Jazz After Hours Business Mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Inn at Nichols Village. Hosted by Happenings Magazine and Inn at Nichols Village, the mixer will feature fabulous hors d’ oeuvres and food stations along with prizes. Music will be provided by Tony Carfora with NoHo Jazz. Reservations appreciated and can be made by calling the ABPA at 587-9045 or via e-mail to LauraABPA@aol.com. 1 st Annual Mayors Tournament, 9 a.m. final registration, 9:30 starts ping pong tournament at Weston Field Gym, 982 Providence Rd., Scranton. Info: 348-4186.

5th Annual Grand Civil War Ball, dancing begins at 8 p.m. at The Century Club. Registration required. Info and schedule of events: ScrantonCivilWarDay.com.

6th Annual Walk for Autism Awareness, registration begins at 9:30 a.m.; Walk begins at 11 a.m. at Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Cost: $15, registration fee. Info: 341-3388.

Benefit spaghetti dinner and basket raffle for Denise Rosiak, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, 4 to 8 p.m., at Lackawanna Trail High School. Cost: Adult tickets $7, child $5. Take-outs available. Info: Chris Dettore 563-0257, Heather Bluhm 942-0226 or Sharon Wademan 942-6943.

Book and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dalton Community Library. Large selection of adult and juvenile fiction and non-fiction. Donations for the book sale, accepted year round. Info: 563-2014.

Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Marywood University, Shields Center for Visual Arts. Room 225. Award-winning calligrapher and art teacher Joanne Powell will be teaching a script called Fractur, a script seen throughout Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Bring a bag lunch. Info: 542-5416 for details and materials needed. Cost: $30 for members $37 for nonmembers.

Fisherman’s Breakfast, 5 to 9 a.m. sponsored by The Lackawanna Trail Friends of Music, to be held at the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center and will include all you can eat pancakes, sausage, eggs and coffee. Coffee will also be available for take out. Cost: $6.

Opening Day of Trout Breakfast, East Benton United Methodist Church, Saturday, 6 to 10:30 a.m. All you can eat eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, French toast, home fries, white toast, and beverages. Cost: $7 adult $3.50 children under 12. Hosted by Factoryville Boy Scout Troop 175.

Our Lady of Peace School Spring Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our Lady of Peace School Gymnasium. Info: 585-7177.

Volunteer to clean up the Christy Mathewson Park park, 8 a.m. to noon at the park to mulch gardens, pick up trash, weed gardens and apply new wood chips to trails. Lunch will be provided for volunteers by The Factoryville Shade Tree Commission. Park is available at the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center.

April 19: All you can eat buffet breakfast, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Clarks Summit Fire Company No. 1, INC, 321 Bedford St., Clarks Summit. Cost: $7, adults; $4, children. Info: Next breakfast, May 17.Bark for Life, at Nay Aug Park, Scranton from 1 to 4 p.m. Includes a dog walk, pet blessing, dog photos, a bandana and entertainment. Cost: $10, a dog; $5, each additional dog. For those who can not attend, donations are appreciated. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society of the Greater Scranton Area and support this year’s Relay for Life. Info: Amy Holmes at zorchen@hotmail.com.Humane Society Lackawanna County Adoption Weekend at Petsmart in Dickson City.

Missions in action presented by David Gilpin, 6 to 7 p.m. at Waverly United Methodist Church, 105 Church Street, Waverly. Discussing his experience on a Mission Trip to Cuba and his more recent trip with Volunteers in Mission (VIM) helping in the Gulf Coast with Hurricane Ike. Cost: free. Desserts and beverages will be provided. Sponsored by the WUMC Youth and Woman’s Group. Info: 563-1412.

Shopland Hall, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. Registration Required. Info: 344-3841 or ScrantonCivilWarDay.com.

April 20: Lupus Celebrity Dinner and Bingo, doors open at 4:30, festivities begin at 6 p.m. at Genetti Manor in Dickson City. Celebrity callers will include Sherman Burdette from WNEP TV. Cost: $25, includes a chicken dinner and one triple-card bingo card that will be useable for the night. Reservations required by April 13. Proceeds support awareness, education, service and research for those affected by lupus. Info: 558-2008.

OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training, 6 to 9:45 p.m. in the Truck Repair Center Classroom at Johnson College, 3427 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Cost: $250. Info and to register: 702-8979 or johnson.edu/conted/training. Also running on April 21 and April 23.

April 21: Glenburn Township Tire Drop Off, in conjunction with the Lackawanna County “Earth Week” residents may drop off their rimless tires at the Glenburn Township Building between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday April 21 and Wednesday April 22. Cost: $2, per tire under 16 inches; $5, for SUV and light truck tires. No commercial vehicle tires will be accepted. Proof of residency will be required; drivers license or a current utility bill showing your address. Info: 563-1177.Job Fair 2009, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. Skills in Scranton, the business/education partnership of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce and the Workforce Investment Boards of Lackawanna and Luzerne/Schuylkill Counties. Booths will be available for $425. Info: Jeffrey A. Rubel at 342-7711 or jrubel@scrantonchamber.com or nepajobfair.com.

April 22: Countryside Conservancy Stewardship Awards, 7 p.m., Evans Hall, Keystone College. Come help us celebrate the land and landowners of our region. Cost: Free admission and refreshments. Info: 945-6995.

Women’s Resource Center Association Great Chefs XIX, special occasion cake challenge, 5:30: cash bar, cake preview and voting for “The People’s Choice Award” and special occasion table displays. 6:45: full-course dinner, judging by Gale Gand, award presentation and book signing. Event will feature Celebrity Chef Gale Gand and 25 NEPA bakers. All proceeds benefit Women’s Resource Center. Cost: $75. No tickets at the door. Info: for tickets, 346-4460, ext. 211.

April 25: American Red Cross of Lackawanna County 20th Annual Dinner Auction, Genetti Manor, Dickson City. Silent Auction and Open Bar at 6 p.m., all funds raised benefit the Lackawanna County Chapter of the American Red Cross in their mission of helping people prepare, prevent and respond to emergencies in Lackawanna County. The funds will be used to provide victims of disaster with their immediate needs (food, clothing, shelter, mental assistance) and support local programs and services. Info: 207-0109.

Benefit Concert featuring DINO Kartsonakis, with Abington Christian Academy, 7 p.m. in the Mellow Theatre, Lackawanna College, Vine Street, Scranton. Cost: tickets for the benefit concert are on sale for $40 (premier seating) or $30 (regular seating) per person. Seat-specific tickets may be purchased with PayPal at www.abingtonacademy.com or through the academy office, located at 204 South Abington Road, Clarks Green (inside the Clarks Green Assembly of God building). Call the office for available seating at 586-5270.

Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations, in Tunkhannock with the Countryside Conservancy. Activities, lectures, tree planting, live music and more at the Dietrich Theater and Riverside Park throughout the day. Kicks off with Japanese Knotweed control project at Riverside Park. Info: 945-6995.

Friends of the Abington Community Library Semi-Annual Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, across from the library on the Morgan Highway. Donations of slightly used books are accepted daily during regular library hours until April 11. Hardcovers: $2, Paperbacks: $.50. Info: Jim Hennigan 267-7049 or 586-6797.

Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Annual Book and Plant Sale, 9 a.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 in the Heritage Room, in the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. Info: 941-4078.

April 26: Annual St. Joseph Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church hall. Cost: adults, $7; children 10 and under, $4. Consisting of eggs, ham, olives, pancakes, bread, juice and hot beverages. Take-outs are available. Special St. Joseph bread will be available in two-loaf packages. Homemade Lebanese pastries will also be sold. Tickets available at the door. Info: 343-6092.

Appalachia Service Project Auction, Clarks Green United Methodist Church. A.S.P. Volunteers are raising money to pay for expenses to help repair homes in Mingo County, West Virginia. The auction begins at noon. Cost: $7, adults; $3, children. Brunch served before the auction. Info: A.S.P., visit http://asphome.org.

"Mission: Possible," 5:30 p.m. dinner theater at Dalton United Methodist Church. Ticket can be obtained from any member of the youth group. Info: 563-1619 and leave a message.

Pasta Dinner, noon to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows, Gathering room. Eat in, delivery or take-out. Cost: adults, $7; children under 12, $4.

Second Annual Pasta Dinner, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Abington Senior Community Center. Cost: $8, adults; $4, children. Info: 586-8996.

What Every American Needs to Know About Autoimmune Diseases, noon to 3 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Avenue, in Scranton. Reservations are required. Info: lupuspa.org.

April 28 : “Care for Your Loved One with Dementia: to Benefit Caregivers,” 7 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Program for adults, with Dr. Mario Cornacchione. Seating limited. Registration required. Info: 587-3440, lclshome.org/abington, Library Events or Rhonda, 585-8099 or Rita, 586-0179.

Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers meeting, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Allied Rehabilitation Services on Moffitt Drive, Scranton. Info: 587-0232, 222-5405 or scrantontoastmasters.org.

Open Closet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Bible Church, University Drive, Dunmore. Clothes and shoes in all sizes, infant through adult. Also, coats, baby item and household items. Everything is free. Info: 342-5651.

Tapping into Reality: Is God Real?, 7 p.m., gathering and dinner; 7:30, speaker; 8:15, break; 8:30, question and answer and 9 p.m. social time at Armetta’s Pizza and Restaurant, featuring Jeff Seymour, Theology Faculty at Scranton Preparatory School. Cost: $5, at door, dinner included. Nor registration required.

May 1: Dalton United Methodist Church Spring rummage sale, May 1 and May 2. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; lunch will be available on Friday. Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday is the bag sale day. Drop off of donations will be April 29 and April 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Info: 563-1841 or 563-1769.

May Friendship Day sponsored by Church Women United, 12 p.m. at the Peckville United Methodist Church, 709 Main Street in Peckville. Chicken Dinner and “Memories” program. Cost: $8 for dinner. Reservations are required and must be sent by April 25 to Evelyn Mann at 562-1052. To send checks, mail to Ruth Richards, 1123 Dartmouth Street, Scranton, Pa 18504.

May 2: Humane Society Lackawanna County Volunteer Meeting, 11 a.m. in Hyland Hall at the University of Scranton. Janet Garvey, Chairman.

May 3: The Rotary Club of the Abingtons Annual Pasta Dinner, 2 to 6 p.m. at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church at the corner of the Morgan Highway and Grove Street. Chairman Pasta Joe Pagnani announced it will be a dinner, complete with dessert. Cost: $7, adult or $4,child under 12. Club will be assisted by members of the Abington Little League and Chef Schiavone. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Abington Little League, who will use the money for the new concession stand at Ackerly Field. Info: Support this event by purchasing tickets, in advance by calling 585-0339, from any Rotarian, through the Abington Little League, or simply purchase them at the door that day. Take-outs will also be available.