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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

June 17, 2009

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Independence Day Events

July 3: Rotary Club of the Abingtons fifth annual fireworks display, at the Abington Heights Middle School on Newton-Ransom Blvd. in Clarks Summit. Rain date Sunday, July 5. Food, beverages and other items will be available for purchase beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk. Display viewers are asked to use the lots provided and bring seating.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic annual Independence Concert, 7:30 p.m. at PNC Field. Fireworks at dusk. Info: www.nepaphil.org.

July 4: Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic annual Independence Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Kirby Park, Wilkes- Barre. Fireworks at dusk. Info: www.nepaphil.org.

DAILY EVENTS

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

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

June 17: Chicken and Biscuit or Ham Dinner, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Clifford United Methodist Church, Main Street Clifford. Includes dinner, dessert and drink. Dine in or take out. Cost: $7.95.

Dalton Business and Professional Association’s summer concert series, featuring Janice Gambo, singer specializing in music for children and seniors, at 7 p.m. at Streamside Park, Dalton. Rain or shine.

June 18: Keystone College Alumni Career Workshop, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at President’s Dining Room, Hibbard Campus Center. Free for all Keystone Alumni. Alumni are encouraged to bring a copy of their current resume for a critique. Info: to register, contact Christina Fenton-Mace at 570.945.8162 or christina.fentonmace@keystone.edu.The Penn’s Northeast Annual Meeting and Networking Reception, 4 p.m. at the Best Western East Mountain Inn and Suites, Wilkes- Barre. Cost: $25. Info: Register by June 12 call 570.883.0504 ext. 2 or e-mail reardon@pennsnortheast.com.

June 19: Budget Town Hall Meeting, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Crystal Room, Nazareth Hall, Marywood University, Scranton. State Representative Kevin Murphy, 113th District, will be hosting this event, with Miriam Fox, Executive Director, House Democratic Appropriations Committee as the keynote speaker. The topic will be the 2009-2010 State House budget. Info: Kristen Kochis at Murphy’s office 570.342.4348.

Wayne County Creative Arts Council Summer Festival Park Concert, 7:30 p.m at Honesdale Central Park. Performance by Latin Jazz Project. Info: Mae Figura 570.253.3855.

June 20: 28th Annual Pennsylvania State Championship Stock Dog Trial, at Sleepy Hollow Farm, Hop Bottom. Qualifying trial for the U.S. Border Collie Handler’s Association and the Northeast Border Collie Association. Info: Cheryl Jagger Williams, trial manager, 570.289.4733.

The Greater Carbondale Arts Alliance presents “Pilgrimage,” a series of photographs by John Baldino, Shelby Fisk and Chris Olechna. “Bethany Gagas: A Small-Town American Girl Does Paris,” written works by Bethany Gagas, Carbondale City Hall and the Carbondale Historical Society, 1 North Main Street, Carbondale, 7 to 9 p.m . Open community Drum Circle facilitated by Michael Kenny at Memorial Park from 7 to 9 p.m. No experience necessary, instruments available for use. www.drumheart.org. Cost: Donation at the Door, $10 suggested, but not required; $5 for GCAA Members. All donations help with funding future arts programming in the Greater Carbondale Area.

An Patch Town Days, continues June 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eckley Miner’s Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly. Info: www.eckleyminers.org.

Shred Day, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fidelity Bank, 400 S. Main Ave., Scranton. Shredding will be done by Shred-Doc Co., Dunmore. Info: Noelle Lantka 570.504.8038 or noelle.lantka@fddbank.com.

“Summer Celebration and Heritage Music Festival” train ride, Departure from the Steamtown NHS Boarding Platform at 10 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Live music will be held in Carbondale beginning at 11:45 a.m. Cost: $25 per person for train ride and admission. Info: 570.282.4044 ext. 16 or www.carbondale-pa.gov.

Summer Solstice Psychic Fair and Gathering, at Keystone College. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Readings, vendors, speakers and workshops. Music and merriment from 5 to 8 p.m.; 8:01 p.m., Wish weaving. Also running June 21. Hosted by Keystone College, sponsored by The Wishcraft Quarterly. Info: 570.585.5103.

June 21: 2009 Historical House Tour of the Hill Section, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning at the Caitlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton. Cost: In advance $25, at door $30. Info: 570.344.3841.

Father’s Day 5 mile run “Taking Strides to Promote Prostate Cancer," 9 a.m. at Memorial Stadium, Scranton. Pre-registration www.pcaanepa.org. No registrations will be accepted on race day. Info: Robert Breslin at rbreslin@pcaanepa.org.

Father’s Day and Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk, 7 p.m. at the Self-Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. Cost: $10 donation to the upkeep of the Labyrinth. Info: www.wellnessarts.com.

Humane Society of Lackawanna County Adoption Weekend at Petsmart in Dickson City.

Reiki I Class, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Goddess Creations 214 Depot St. Clarks Summit.Fee includes Reiki manual, water, and attunement. Cost: $110. $25 deposit required at attend. Info: 570.575.8649.

Villa Capri Cruisers’ Father’s Day Car Show, gates open 8:30 a.m., Nay Aug Park. Open to all vehicles plus special interest cars. NSRA Safety Inspection available. Info: 842-2736 Tom Maroon or villacapricruisers.com.

June 22: Summer Fun and Learning, continues through August 10. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. one day per week. Along with one hour of lessons, the children will have snacks, take nature hikes, do arts and crafts, bake and more. Cost: $25 per class. For more information call Lisa Montella at 587-0851.

Vacation Bible School, 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Clarks Green United Methodist Church. For children ages four and up. Continues through June 26.

Wayne County Creative Arts Council Summer Festival Park Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Honesdale Central Park. Performance by Irish Balladeers. Info: Mae Figura 570.253.3855.

June 23: National Issues Forum on “Democracy’s Challenge: Reclaiming the Public’s Roll at 5 p.m. in room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library. Discussion led by Stephen G. Jones, Ph.D. Info: Kym Balthazar Fetsko 570.941.7816 or fetskok2@scranton.edu or Sondra Myers 570.941.4089.

The Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmasters Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Community

Room of the Allied Services Rehabilitation Center, Moffit Drive, Scranton. Info: www.scrantontoastmasters.org

The NEPA American Civil Liberties Union chapter board meeting, 7 p.m. at the rear entrance of the IBEW building, 431 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Info: 570.941.2258.

University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum presents a national issues forum on “Democracy’s Challenge: Reclaiming the Public’s Role,” 5 p.m. in room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library. Led by Stephen G. Jones, Ph.D., associate provost for civic engagement and academic mission. Free. Info: 941-7816.

June 24: 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. Healthy discussions on everything from acupuncture to yoga. Hosted by an Inner Harmony health care practitioner. Info: 570.346.4621 or www.innerharmonywellness.com.June 25: “ A Day of the Lord” Church Picnic Style Festival, 1 to 7 p.m. at Nay Aug Park, Scranton.

Free Financial Fitness Seminar, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Honesdale. Hosted by MetroAction. Info: www.MetroAction.org or call 570.341.0270 to register.

Abington Senior Community Center: Summer Acrylic Painting Class, 1 to 2:45 p.m. Cost: $8. Info:570.586.8996.

Wayne County Creative Arts Council Summer Festival Park Concert, 7:30 p.m at Honesdale Central Park. Performance by Moonlight on the Poconos Big Band. Info: Mae Figura 570.253.3855.

Lake Winola Fire Company annual summer carnival, continues June 26 and 27. Proceeds benefit the volunteer fire and ambulance services.

June 26: Cocktails in the City “Dancing with the NEPA Stars”, 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom of the Masonic Temple, Scranton. Proceeds benefit the Scranton Cultural Center. Cost: $15. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com, at the Cultural Center Box Office or at the door.

Free Movie Night, 6 p.m. at Countryside Community Church, 14001 Church Hill Road, Clarks Summit. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Info: 570.587.3206.

June 27: 3rd annual Flea Market and Craft Show, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Fire Company

321 Bedford Street. Hosted by the Joseph W. Hall Memorial Auxiliary. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. Info: call 570.586.5645.

Comm-Unity Club Wine and Cheese Party, 7 to 11 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Firehouse, Bedford Street. Music provided by DJ Chris Kiras. Info: Alice Fritsch at 586-2480.

4th Historic House Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Friends of the Wayne County Public Library. Includes four historic houses in Bethany, in addition to five encore houses in Honesdale. All proceeds benefit the Wayne County Public Library. Info: 570.253.1220.

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