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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

July 2
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

JULY

Clinton Township and Factoryville Borough Joint Municipal Park and Recreation Board meeting, Wednesday, July 2 at 7 p.m., in the Factoryville Public library, located in the back of the Borough Hall building at 161 College Avenue. Public welcome. Agenda includes planning for construction of shed building and upcoming soccer season.

Annual Abington Rotary Fireworks, Thursday, July 3, Abington Heights Middle School grounds. Rain date, Saturday, July 5. The display is slated to begin at 9:15 p.m. Cost: Free.

BBQ Chicken Diner, sponsored by St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Jermyn. Saturday, July 5, noon to 3 p.m. at St. Michael’s Center, eat in or take out. Cost: $9, a limited number of tickets to be sold at the door. Info: 876-1456.

Trip to Moscow, July 5, 12, 26 August 2, 12, 23, 30 and October 5, 12, 18 and 26. Adults $21, seniors $19, children 6 to 16 $15, under 5: free, with adult ticket. Departs 11 a.m., returns 3 p.m. Reservations required. Info: 340-5204, purchase tickets daily 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Annual food drive, sponsored by the Abington Ecumenical Ministerium. Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. Bring donations to any mass at Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit.

Rail Camp, National Railway Historical Society and Steamtown National Historic Society. July 6 to 12. Info: 340-5200 or www.railcamp.com.

Countryside Community Church, first official combined service, Sunday, July 6, 10 a.m., Newton United Methodist Church. Newton will be the interim location for parishioners until a land and church have been secured. The new church, was formed from congregations of the Ransom, Newton, Milwaukee and Schultzville United Methodist Churches. The service will highlight the new pastor, J.P. Duncan, who was appointed by the Wyoming Conference. A picnic will be provided following the service. Members of the community welcome. Info: Contact 961-8781.

Benefit for Jimmy Johnson, July 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Johnson was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in July 2007. Hosted at the Nicholson Carnival Grounds, includes pig roast, face painting, hamburgers, dunk tank, hot dogs and more.

Charity Bartending to benefit The Pocono Equestrian Center, July 7, Molly Brannigans, Scranton. Info: (800) 732-0999.

Comet Football Fan Club meeting, J.J. Bridjes, 925 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp., Tuesday, July 8, 7:30 p.m. Info: www.cometfootball.com.

Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmasters meeting, Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. Info: 587-0232.

SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy tutor training, 2013 Boulevard Ave., Suite One, Scranton, Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10 to 22, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Trainees must attend all five sessions. Info: 346-6203, ext. 15.

Factoryville Shade Tree Commission meeting, Friday, July 11, 2 p.m., 161 College Avenue, Factoryville Borough Bldg. Meeting taking place this month on the second Friday because of the Independence day holiday. Agenda includes discussion of clearance and maintenance, pruning along all the streets of Factoryville. Public welcome.

Children’s Fishing Derby, South Abington Township Police and Maintenance Department 13th annual, Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to children up to 15, all children must be with an adult. Fishing licensee not required. Bait to be provided. Prizes to be awarded and raffle to be held. Hot dogs and soda. Derby T-shirts to be sold at the event, proceeds will be donated to Matthew Siegler, a 3- year- old, recently diagnosed with leukemia. Info: pre-registration required: 586-2111.

“Become a Weed Warrior,” Community Garden seminar, with Donna Zagrapan, Abington Community Park, Route 307, adjacent to Abington Senior Center, Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m. to noon. Info: 575-5535.

Countryside Conservancy, 9th annual auction Saturday, July 12 on the Green at Keystone College, La Plume, at 6 p.m. Live music, bar, dinner, live and silent auction. Live Auction bidding will be courtesy of Ken Rivenburg of Rivenburgs Auction Gallery. Cost: $60 per person ($75 for Patron listing in the program). Info: 945-6995 or email cconserv@epix.net to reserve tickets. Auction offerings preview available www.countrysideconservancy.org, follow the “Auction - Details” link.

2008 Woodland Resource Adventure Camp, Sunday, July 13 at 12 a.m. through Thursday, July 17 at 3:30 p.m., Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, for students ages 12 to 16. Fee: $175. Info: 265-3409 ext. 5 or www.endlessmountainsrcd.org.

Vacation Bible School, Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, July 14 to 20, 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner served to all participants. Open to ages 2 to 6. Info: www.bigbibleschool.com.

“Community Greening Awards,” call for entries. With the PA Horticultural Society and Keep PA Beautiful, nominate your greening project for an award. Deadline: July 15. To enter online: www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org or www.keeppabeautiful.org.

“Come Away – TO “BE”" directed by Catherine Ann Podczaski , St. Gabriel’s Retreat Center, 631 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit. Day will consist of visual journaling, entering into God’s Word through Lectio Divinia, and deep breathing, stretching and relaxing through yoga. Cost: $25 per session. July 15, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 29, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., August 8, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: Register by phone: 883-1961

Penn State Worthington Scranton open houses, July 15 and August 13, 6 p.m. Events includes information about associate and baccalaureate degree programs, financial aid and more. Info: 963-2500.

“The First Step: Starting Your Business,” Small Business Development Center session, University of Scranton, Wednesday, July 16, 5 to 7 p.m.; and Scranton Enterprise Center, 201 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, Tuesday, July 29, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: $10. Info: 1-800-829-7282.

50 th anniversary antique show and sale, Mountainhome United Methodist Church, Mountainhome. Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 5 on Saturday. Cost: $4 donation. All proceeds benefit church. Info: 595-7390.

UCP’s 3rd annual golf tournament, Stone Hedge Country Club, Friday, July 18, 1:30 p.m. Info: 347-3357.

SummerFest ’08, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Annual Festival, July 18 to 20, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Grounds, Route 29, Lake Silkworth. Homemade pierogies, piggies, porketta, air- conditioned indoor flea market. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 6 to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. Entertainment: Friday, Tim Johnson Band; Saturday, ‘Which Dr’; Sunday, The Cadillac’s. Rain or shine, everything under cover. Info: http://olmc.catholicweb.com

ABPA Abington Farmer’s Market, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 19 to October 2. Kick off day July 19. Featuring local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods and more. Info: www.TheAbingtons.org.

Elder Religious and Diocesan Priests workshop, Misericordia University, Dallas, July 19 to 24. Info: 674-6161.

“Building Your Food Business,” Small Business Development Center session, University of Scranton, Tuesday, July 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35. Info: 1-800-829-7232.

Bus trip, with Abington Senior Center to “Uncle Floyd’s Spaghetti Western,” Ace In the Hole, Patterson, NJ, Tuesday, July 22. Bus leaves Clarks Summit United Methodist Church at 8:30 a.m., returns at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $62, non-members; $60, members. Info: 586-8996.

Breast Cancer Fundraiser, a one day bus trip, Seneca Lake, NY, Wednesday, July 23, includes a two -hour luncheon lake cruise on Seneca Lake, entertainment provided by the Boogie Woogie Girls, three wineries will also be visited. Bus will depart from Wilkes-Barre at 7 a.m. with a pick-up in Scranton. Cost: $80. Info: 654-9814, or 696-1410.

“Building Better Credit,” with MetroAction and Consumer Credit Counseling Service of NEPA, MetroAction, 222 Mulberry St., Scranton, Wednesday, July 23, 9 a.m. Cost: Free. Info: 342-7711.

8th Annual Charity Miniature Golf Tournament to benefit The Pocono Equestrian Center, hosted by The Lahey Fun Park to benefit July 25 to Aug 1. Playoffs, August 9. Info: (800) 732-0999.

Book signing, children’s author Sandra Gerencher, Saturday, July 26, 2 to 4 p.m., at Borders in Scranton to sign copies of “Second Chance: How Adoption Saved a Boy with Autism and His Shelter Dog.” Five percent of the book’s $12.95 retail price goes to the Humane Society of Lackawanna County. To date, the book has raised over $250 for the shelter. Virginia Cody, of Factoryville, illustrated the book’s front cover.Sixth annual British Car and motor bike show, Sunday, July 27, South Abington Park, Chinchilla. Gates open at 9 p.m. Cost: $2, children free. Band, The Rossi-McGurl Project 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Harry Ware 241-5911 or Bruce Decker 457-6677.

100th anniversary express steam excursion, to Commemorate Tobyhanna Train Station, Sunday, June 29 departure is at 11 a.m. arriving in Scranton at 4 p.m. Cost: $31 adults 17 to 61, $26 for 62 and older, $20 children 16 to 6. Reservations: 340-5204. Info: 340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.

“The Second Step: Developing Your Business Plan,” Small Business Development Center session, Scranton Enterprise Center, 201 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, Tuesday, July 29, 2 to 4 p.m. Cost: $10. Info: 1-800-829-7232.

Trip to Tobyhanna, June 29, July 6 and 19, August 9 and October 4, 11, 19, 25. Steamtown National Historic Site. Brief stop at Gouldsboro Station. Cost: adults $31, seniors $26, children 6 to 16 $20 and under 5: free, with ticket. Departs 11 a.m., returns 3 p.m. Reservations required. Info: 340-5204, purchase tickets daily 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.

“Building Your Business,” Small Business Development Center session, Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, 27 N. Main St., Carbondale, Wednesday, July 30, 5 to 8 p.m. Cost: $15. Info: 1-800-829-7232.

AUGUST

“Cars in the Park,” Villa Capri Cruisers car show, August 10 at Nay Aug Park. Open to all vehicles plus special interest cars; gates open at 8:30 a.m. NSRA Safety Inspection available. Info: 842-2736.

The Abington Area Service Unit of Girl Scouts Day Camp, August 11 to 14, Keystone College, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $70. Fifteen adult volunteers needed to help prep for the days at 8 a.m. and to clean up until 3 p.m. Daughters of volunteers half off cost. Info: 586-6384 or pennymusto@comcast.net.

Autoimmune disease workshops, with Dr. David Pugliese, Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, Thursday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m.; and John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m. Info: 1-888-99-LUPUS.

Abington Heights Class of 1983, 25th reunion planned for August 16, Inn at Nichols Village. Classmates/parents of classmates are requested to visit the web site that lists all missing class members or call Ashley (Smith) Goff at 586-2096 with information. The web site is: abingtonheightsclassof83.org

Artisans and crafters sought, for sixth annual Summer Arts and Crafts Festival, Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Rd., Chinchilla, Saturday, August 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $25, 8 foot by 3 foot table; $3 per each additional foot. Info: 587-5204.

“Reunion of Old Friends at Nay Aug Park,” Villa Capri Cruisers car show, August 31, beginning at 9 a.m., open to all cars and trucks. Info: 842-2736.