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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

July 30
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

July 31: Our Lady of the Snows/Church of St. Benedict Bazaar, to August 2. Starts at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Free parking and admission. Live music will be featured nightly: Thursday, The Cadillac’s; Friday, The Poets; Saturday, Farmer’s Daughter. Over 40 booths will include American and ethnic foods, bingo, basket raffle, children and adult games.

August 1: Factoryville Shade Tree Commission meeting, at 2 p.m. at 161 College Avenue, Factoryville Borough Building. Agenda includes: Working on fall tree orders, preparing park for Christy Mathewson Days and discussion of clearance and maintenance pruning along all the streets of Factoryville. Public welcome.

August 2: Jaycees Circuit Deck the Halls Tour, 5 p.m. starting location Trax, at the Radisson, Scranton. Bus leaves at 6 p.m. Tour includes: Trax, Cooper’s, Deck, Molly Maguire’s, Gubbio’s, Jilly’s and Molly Brannigan’s. Cost: $25. Info: Mail your check to reserve your seat on the bus to: Scranton Jaycees, PO Box 109 Scranton PA 18501. Please make checks payable to Scranton Jaycees. 351-8335.

Lithuanian Heritage Day at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Regular admission charged for the Museum’s main exhibition hall. Lithuanian artifacts, exhibits and activities are free and open to the public.

Meet the Sheep at Spring Hills Farm, 10 a.m. Free nature walk and farm tour in North Abington by Countryside Conservancy. Info: 945-6995

August 3: Friends at the Scranton Iron Furnaces Day, 2 p.m., 159 Cedar Avenue, Scranton. Dedication ceremony for PHMC Historical Marker commemorating strike of 1877 and August 1 Labor Riot. Printed interpretive guide on the Iron Furnaces, tours and refreshments will be available. Free and open to the public.

August 4: “God’s Big Backyard,” light supper 5:30 to 6 p.m., program 6 to 8 p.m. Countryside Community Church Vacation Bible School held at Former Newton United Methodist Church, Newton Ransom Blvd. Running through August 8, Ages 3 to 6th grade. Adult class available. Info: 586-7758.

Summer Hope, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Moosic Youth Center, 606 Main St., Moosic. Event runs through August 8. Cost: Free. Info: 451-7460.

August 5: Healthcare provider course, 6 to 10 p.m., Community Medical Center, 1800 Mulberry St., Scranton. Course also runs August 7. Info: 969-8986.

August 6: Small Business Resource Clinic, 9 a.m., Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry St., Scranton. Cost: Free. Pre-registration required. Info: 342-7711.

August 7: Penn State Cooperative Extension’s “2008 NE Region Ground, Landscape and Athletic Field Maintenance Workshop and Seminar,” 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., East Stroudsburg University, Stroud Building, Room 113. Cost: $35. Also includes “Different Composts and their Characteristics” program, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Info: 421-6430.

August 8: Mature Driver’s Course registration deadline, Event will take place August 14 and 15. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., AARP and Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, for drivers age 55 and up. Limited to 32 participants. Cost: $10. Info: Wendy, 586-4047; Carole, 587-1088.

August 9: 7th Annual Lebanese-American Food Festival, 4 to 11 p.m. hosted by St. Joseph Melkite Greek-Catholic Church on Cabrini Avenue, West Scranton and Sunday, Enter off lower Jackson St., one block below North Main Avenue. Also running: August 10 noon to 7 p.m. on the church grounds. Info: 343-6092.

Open Salt Collectors, Atlantic Region quarterly meeting (OSCAR), Saturday, Aug. 9, Inne of the Abingtons, in Dalton, 10:30 a.m.; continental breakfast informal meet and greet begins at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $19, covers breakfast and lunch. No charge for first time visitors. Reservations are necessary. Info: 563-2050.

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

Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by Lake Winola Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, route 307 Lake Winola. Tables $6 or space $5. Info: for reservations call 378-3986 or 378-2332.

Temple Israel’s Annual Sisterhood Rummage Sale, continuing through Aug. 11, from 10 to 4 p.m., 700 Monroe Avenue at Gibson Street.

August 11: The Abington Area Service Unit of Girl Scouts Day Camp, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Keystone College. 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. Running through Aug. 14. Info: 586-6384 or pennymusto@comcast.net.

August 12: Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmaster’s Club meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Info: 587-0232 or www.scrantontoastmasters.org

Healthcare provider renewal course, 6 to 9 p.m., Community Medical Center, 1800 Mulberry St., Scranton. Course also runs August 21. Info: 969-8986.Three-day business writing workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry St., Scranton. Also happening on August 14 and 19, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $299. Pre-registration required. Info: 342-7711.

Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmaster’s Club meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Info: 587-0232 or www.scrantontoastmasters.org

August 13: “Spend a Summer Evening,” 6 p.m., open house, Penn State Worthington Scranton campus, Dunmore. Info: 963-2500.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Mondays:

Bridge Groups, 7 to 10 p.m. Waverly Community House Scout Room. Info: 584-3216.

Bubble Camp, “first camp” experience for three to five-year-olds, at Gymboree, in June, July and August. Children may enroll for one or all sessions. Cost: $35 fee includes lunch and unlimited attendance in Open Gyms. Registration now accepted. Info: Contact Gymboree of Clarks Summit at 586-5880 or gymboreeclarkssummit@frontiernet.net.

Clarks Summit Fire Company Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m. Clarks Summit Fire House, 321 Bedford St., second Monday of every month. Info: 585-6866.

Diabetes management, 6:15 to 9 p.m., Community Medical Center, 1800 Mulberry St., Scranton. Info: 969-7272.

Tuesdays:

Yoga Classes, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Waverly Comm Scout Room. Info: 961-3483.

Wednesdays:

Diabetes management, 9:15 a.m. to noon, Community Medical Center, 1800 Mulberry St., Scranton. Info: 969-7272.

Lupus support group meeting, every 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Tunkhannock Library, 220 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Free and no reservations required. Info: 1-888-99-LUPUS or visit www.lupuspa.org.

Parish youth choir rehearsals, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. accompanies the singing at the 9:30 a.m. mass, at Our Lady of the Snows, every other week. Open to youth, 11 to 18. Info: 586-4112

Sandvik Retirees Association, meets the third Wednesday each month, 10:30 a.m., Six East Restaurant, Dickson City. Info: 587-2657

“Scranton Limited,” train rides operate in the Steamtown Yards daily at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays in June, September, October and November, and daily during July and August.

Villa Capri Cruisers, third Wednesday of every month (May through September) at Damon’s Grill in Clarks Summit. All vehicles welcome. Info: Tom Maroon, 842-2736.

Yoga for You, Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, 10 to 11 a.m. Cost: $10 per lesson. Info: 996-1500.

Youth ministry at Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit, general meetings 7 to 8 p.m. Junior High program, 7 and 8th graders, Sundays 1 to 2 p.m. Info: Call ahead to join 586-1741.

Thursdays:

Alzheimer’s Association caregivers support group meetings, the last Tuesday of every month, from 7 to 8 p.m., Elan Gardens. Adjoining room for loved ones, who will not be left unattended. Info: Rhonda, 585-8099 or Rita, 586-0179.

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation support group, 7 p.m., Community Medical Center School of Nursing, first floor, CME Room, third Thursday of each month. Info: 969-8986.

Dalton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary 2008 meetings, first Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Dalton Fire Company. New members welcome.

Global Kids and Fitness Fun, offered at Gymboree, this spring for three to five year -olds, Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30. Fitness Fun, first exercise class, Tuesdays, 4:15 to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. and is a drop- off class. Info: To pre-register, contact Gymboree of Clarks Summit at 586-5880 or gymboreeclarkssummit@frontiernet.net.

Indian Dance Classes, at the Waverly Community House, Thursdays 3:30 p.m. in the Scout Room. Info: 586-3917.

Laurel Garden Club meeting, first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Info: 587-4099, 342-3798.

Fridays:

Beginning Experience, for separated, divorced or widowed persons, St. Ann’s Parish Center, Scranton, third Friday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 342-5166.

Diabetes support group, 10 a.m. Community Medical Center School of Nursing, first floor, CME Room, second Friday of each month. Info: 969-7272.

Mommy and Baby Fitness offered at Gymboree, Fridays, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Info: To pre-register, contact Gymboree at 586-6880 or gymboreeclarkssumit@frontiernet.net.

St. Gabriel’s Retreat Center 82nd Consecutive Fall Weekend Retreat series, 631 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit. For men and women of all ages who are suffering the effects of a major loss in life. Beginning Friday evenings at 7 p.m. and ending after the noon meal on Sunday. No meals are served Friday. Taking place September 5 to 7 with Rev. Vincent Boney, CP. St. Ann’s Basilica, Scranton; September 12 to 14 with Rev. Vincent Boney, CP; September 19 to 21 “In the Footsteps of His Passion” by Brother Andr� Mathieu, C.P. of Riverdale, NY. And October 24 to 26 Are Not Alone,” directed by Brother Andr� Mathieu, C.P. Info: registration and brochures call 585-4957 or email to kporter@epix.net.

Saturdays and Sundays:

Children’s Art Making Corner, Mall at Steamtown, in the lobby in front of the gallery, every Saturday 12 to 2 p.m. children in the community are invited to make art with a local artist. Cost: $5 per child. Info: 969-2537 or 344-3048.

Parade entries sought, Christy Mathewson Days, Factoryville, Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. Participation includes free 9 a.m. breakfast at Keystone College and prizes. Set-up begins at 10:15 a.m. on College Avenue near the Keystone College baseball fields. Info: www.factoryville.org, somalley@epix.net, 945-5877.

Reflex Dystrophy Syndrome support group, 1 to 3 p.m., Community Medical Center School of Nursing Building, first floor, CME Room, second Saturday of each month. Info: 969-8986.

REMINDERS

2008 Mid-Atlantic Golf Privilege Club, features over 125 courses and driving ranges throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Participating courses offer either a free round, reduced green fees, or unlimited flat rate play. Cost: $20 this season. Info: 1-800-932-0903 or visit: www.lunginfo.org.

gymboreeclarkssummit@frontiernet.net.

Abington Business and Professional Association Summit Nites, to September 1, shop the stores of downtown Clarks Summit for Thursday evening specials, events and extended hours. Ask participating stores about the Summit Nites reward card. Info: List of participants at www.TheAbingtons.org.

Abington Heights High School Class of 1988 reunion, place and time TBD. Visit www.abingtonheights88.com Info: Dan Walsh 804-467-5439, djwalsh@hotmail.com, Drew Tomasko 215-990-0757, drewtomasko@longfg.com or Greg Harshman 208-846-8202, ahhs88reunion@cableone.net

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

Centennial Scavenger Hunt, through December 31, Celebrate the Everhart’s Centennial Year by participating in a yearlong scavenger hunt. Locate 100 objects in Everhart Museum’s galleries throughout the year. Log on to www.everhart-museum.org every month to print a list of objects chosen. Bring in your list, find all the objects and get a stamp at the end of your hunt. Info: Contact the Museum at 346-7186 or email education@everhart-museum.org.

Christy Mathewson Day, vendors needed. Looking for vendors to sell crafts, garage sale items, food or company products as part of events on August 9 at Christy Mathewson Park. Info: 840-8870 or email at clarkerw@epix.net.

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