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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

May 27

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

DAILY EVENTS

Register for Earth Camp, Tennis Camp and Golf Camp at www.abingtonparks.com or call 586.9316. For children entering fifth grade and up.

May 27: Blood drive for May, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the American Red Cross of Lackawanna County at Clarks Summit State Hospital, 1451 Hillside Drive, Clarks Summit. Info: Charlotte Wright at 207.0112.

Dalton Business and Professional Association meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Dalton Community Library.

Fountain of Wisdom: Free Wellness Chat, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Inner Harmony Wellness Center indoor fountain, Mercy Hospital General Services Building, 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Discussions on everything from acupuncture to yoga. Info: 346-4621 or www.innerharmonywellness.com.

May 28: Daisy Day , continues to June 9. Benefits the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania. Site Coordinators are needed to collect orders. Cost: $7 a bunch. Free delivery for orders of five bunches or more. Info: 1-888-99LUPUS. “Family and Friends CPR Class,” 7 to 10 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Fire Co. Cost: $10, registration fee. Pre-registration required. Info: 763-4379 or CPR@Clarkssummitfire.com.

May 29: Abington Heights Middle School PTO Family Fun Night, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the AH Middle School. Activities to include: dunk tank, bingo, battle of the bands by the AHMS students, blow-up obstacle course, games, raffle baskets and refreshments. Info: familyfun@ahmspto.org or call Gretchen at 585-8180 or Debbie at 586-2884.

31st Annual Penn State Night, 6 p.m. at Genetti Manor, Main Street, Dickson City. Sponsored by the Greater Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association and featuring keynote address by PSU quarterback coach, Jay Paterno. Cost: $50. Info: PSUscranton.org.

May 30: Blood drive for of May, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the American Red Cross of Lackawanna County at Rabels, 1330 Main St., Dickson City. Info: Charlotte Wright at 207-0112.

Dalton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Craft Fair and Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dalton Fire Company Carnival Grounds. Info: call 563-3298.

Second annual Pinkster Celebration, 1 p.m. at the Columns Museum, located on Broad Street, Milford. Activities include games, tie dying, baked goods and plant sale.

Spirit Mind and Body New Age Expo and Psychic Fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 300 Meadow Ave., Scranton. Continues May 31. Cost: $3. Info: http://www.oscette.com/mystic.htm

Spring Fling Crafter/Vendor Show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. John’s Center, Hill Street, Mayfield. A homemade menu will include: pierogis, cabbage and noodles, hamburgers, hotdogs with chili, cabbage rolls. Cabbage roll dinners will be served beginning at 3 p.m. Info: call 254-6882 or 876-0730. Info: www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.

May 31: Anthracite Heritage Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, Scranton. Cost: Fee charged, reservation required. Info: 963-4804.

Rocky Glen Documentary, 2 p.m. at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave. Scranton. The lecture by Bob Savakinus is presented by the Lackawanna Historical Society.

June 2: Annual Greek Food Festival, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church, 505 North Washington Avenue, Scranton. A wide selection of Greek cuisine, including entrees and pastries. Take-out orders are available. Festival lasts until Saturday, June 6. Info: fax number 343-9722.

June 5: The Big Band Society of NEPA Dinner and Dance, doors open at 5:45 p.m., dinner at 6:30, dance from 7:30 to 10:30 at Genetti’s, Wilkes Barre. Music by the Joe Sable Orchestra. Cost: $24 members; $28 non-members. Info: Glenn Smith 570.457.5009 or 570.675.3532."First Friday in Scranton" Goddess Creations Art Show, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Scranton Club, Mulberry Street and North Washington Avenue, Scranton. Info: 575.8649.

“Top 25 Women in Business in Northeast Pennsylvania” luncheon, Scranton Hilton Conference Center. The local chapter of the National Association of Woman Business Owners (NAWBO) sponsors the luncheon in association with the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. Elyse Coleman, founder and CEO of Life/Time, will be featured speaker. Info: Open to non-members, as well as NAWBO members. Tickets can be purchased online at whoscoming.com/top252009.

June 6: Free Children’s Fishing Derby, sponsored by The Lackawanna County Federation of Sportsmen, rain or shine, at Lackawanna State Park. Open to all children between ages 4 to 15. Registration promptly at 9 a.m., fishing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free bait for all children registered. Refreshments available. Prizes and trophies for winners in all age categories. Door prizes awarded for those who do not win one of the major prizes. B.A.S.S. Pro, Rob Nowak, featured guest and Charles Charlesworth, guest professional will give fishing tips to children and host a mini Fishing Seminar after the Derby for all interested. Several prizes will be raffled from local sponsors with proceeds used to continue the tradition of this Children’s Fishing Derby. Info: contact Bob or Ann Marie Banks at 346-2274.

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

Psychic and Holistic Craft Fair at Goddess Creations 214 Depot Street, Clarks Summit. Info: for information or to become a vender call 575-8649.

Round and Square Dance, at Pleasant Mount Fire Hall, 7 to 11 p.m. Music and calling by “Just Us” - Ray and Carol Rockwell. Proceeds benefit the Nebzydoski/White Scholarship Fund of the Wayne County 4-H Junior Livestock Sale. Take Steps, Be Heard for Crohn’s and Colitis.5 to 8 p.m. at the Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Info: register online at www.cctakesteps.org/Scranton. Info: To contact local walk coordinators, contact Guy Llewellyn at 831-2236 or e-mail gllewellyn@moheganssunpocono.com or Maria Huggler at 947-3575 or mariahuggler@yahoo.com. For more information about the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, visit www.ccfa.org or call 888-340-4744.

June 7: Abington Junior Comets Football Organization 16th Annual Golf Tournament at Stone Hedge Golf Club, Tunkhannock. Info: Sponsors or participants contact www.abingtonjuniorcomets.com or Bob Horvath 215-470-0943 or Jennifer Brown 362-0802.

Forest Hill Cemetery Historic Walking Tour, 2 p.m. at the cemetery. Presented by Azzarelli Family Historical Productions and will feature “The Taylorville Historical Troupe.” Rain date: June 14. Info: Margo 570.346.6179 or e-mail 1877@comcast.net.

Tri-Youth Triathlon, 7:35 a.m. mandatory racing brief; 8 a.m. start with the JCC at the JCC Campsite near Harveys Lake. Event includes swimming, bike riding and a run. For ages 6 to 13. To download an entry form, visit jewishwilkes-barre.com. Boot camp for the event will be held: May 3, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 a.m. at the JCC Campsite. Info: 824-4646.

June 11: Countryside Conservancy tenth annual auction, afternoon into evening on the lawn at the Abington Executive Park, at the top of the Morgan Highway. Live music, open bar, dining, live and silent auction. Info: 945-6995.

REMINDERS

2009 University of Scranton Summer Camps, Carl Danzig, head men’s basketball coach at The University of Scranton, will hold two basketball camps at the Long Center on Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19, and Monday, August 10, through Friday, August 14, for all boys ages 7 to 15. Cost: $180, includes lunch, t-shirt and basketball, league play, 3-on-3, agility contests, sudden victory tournament and individual instruction in all phases of the game. A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required with the application. Info: to receive an application, 941-7478 or danzigc2@scranton.edu.

Abington Heights Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD,) collecting cell phones, for recycling. Cell phones may be dropped off in the main office of the High School.

American Red Cross, to find a blood drive location and date near you, go to NEPAGIVELIFE.ORG. Click on the NEPA map under Donations or call 1-800-GiveLife and make a local appointment.

Donations request for used school uniforms, Our Lady of the Snows, donating to Limulungo Community School, Mongu District in Western Zambia, Africa. Any size white shirt, navy and plaid skirts, pants, shorts, sweaters and sweat shirts welcome. Info: 587-3268 to arrange drop-off and pick-up.

Until July 1

Register today for Earth Camp, Tennis Camp and Golf Camp at: www.abingtonparks.com or call 586-9316. For children entering 5th grade and up.

Free Music Classes at Gymboree, two weeks of free classes are being offered to all children 0 to 5 years old. Gymboree’s music program explores music through play, activity and song. Classes are offered for children 0 to 3 years accompanied by an adult. Parent Optional classes are offered for 3 to 5 year olds. Gymboree is located in the Abington Shopping Center, 1145 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. Info: 586-5880 or csummitpa@gymboreeclasses.com.