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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

August 6
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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: “Lunch and Learn,” noon at Johnson College’s Moffat building in Scranton. Discussion on changes to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure relative to Electronic Discovery. Cost: $25 for PWC members, $35 for non-members. Info: Marianne Gilmartin, 969-5362 or email mjg@stevenslee.com.

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.NewSeasons at Clarks Summit open house, noon to 3 p.m. Info: 586-8080.

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.

Violinist Elliot Rosoff presents “Classical Fusion,” accompanied by Luba Slepoi and Fatima Aaziza, 5 p.m. in the Carriage House at Lacawac Sanctuary. Performing the works of Bach, Brahms, Vivaldi, Williams, and de Falla. Cost: $25. Info: Clare Len, 560-689-9494; info@lacawac.org ; www.lacawac.org.

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.

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

Yoga for Kids, to August 20, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. For ages 8 and up. Explore yoga postures, relaxation, and breathing techniques with Melissa Russo, certified yoga Ed. instructor, that will help calm the body, strengthen muscles, and stretch your mind. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Cost is $35. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com < http://www.dietrichtheater.com>.

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

August 15: NAWBO, the National Association of Women Business Owners meeting and mixer, 6:30 p.m. at Gricos Restaurant, Exeter. Cost: $20, members, $25, non-members. Email: chefpatti@echoes.net to register. Info: www.nenawbo.com

August 16: Abington Heights Class of 1983, 25th reunion, 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.

“Healthy Kids Day,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Abington Park. Kids Fun Run, family activities, music, food, crafts to get kids excited about health. Cost: $5 per person; all proceeds to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Info: 575-6440.

“Sunset Llama Style,” 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Salt Springs State Park. Lead one of these sure-footed animals as the heat of the day fades into evening. Fee: $5. No pre-registration needed. Info: 967-7275.

August 17: Clarks Summit Fire Company monthly all you can eat breakfast, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fire Station on Bedford Street. Cost: Adults $ 7, children $4. Proceeds benefit the Fire, Rescue and EMS operation and needed equipment of the Clarks Summit Fire Company No. 1, Inc.

19th Century School Day at Salt Springs, 2 to 4 p.m. at Salt Springs State Park. Children of all ages are invited to attend a summer session of the re-created Salt Springs One-Room School House. Schoolmistress Sara Doane presiding over lessons, games, recess, and snacks. Cost: No fee or pre-registration.

Clarks Summit Fire Company monthly all you can eat breakfast, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fire Station on Bedford Street. Cost: Adults $ 7, children $4. Proceeds benefit the Fire, Rescue and EMS operation and needed equipment of the Clarks Summit Fire Company No. 1, Inc.

Ride For Food, rain date, August 24, 1 p.m. sign in, 1:30 p.m. ride, Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 South State St Clarks Summit. Cost: $10 per bike, $15 if you are carrying a passenger. Anyone willing to ride their motorcycle or street legal scooter is welcome. Route though Tunkhannock and back to Our Lady of the Snows Church in Clarks Summit. Info: 586-1741, Walloinc@aol.com.

August 18: Scranton area lupus support group annual picnic, 6 p.m. McDade Park, Scranton. All lupus patients and their families are invited. Free hoagies and non-alcoholic beverages. Info: 1-888-99LUPUS.

August 19: Workshop about contracting with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1 to 4 p.m. in Hawley. Cost: free. Info: to pre-register, contact Christina Hitchcock at 342-7711 or chitchcock@metroaction.org. Register online at www.metroaction.org/training.html.

August 21: Greeting Card Making, 6:30 p.m., at Abington Community Library, with Kristie Bayle. Cost: $5, due to instructor at time of class.

August 22: Cocktails on the Court, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the back lawn of the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly. Featuring live band, open bar and hors d’oeuvres by Abington eateries Kyoto, Michaelangelo’s, Milestone Ranch, State Street Grill and The Terrace Cafe at Greystone Gardens. Cost: Tickets $25 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Comm’s Tennis Court Resurfacing Project. Info: 586-8191.

Square Dance, 7:30 to 11 p.m. at Pleasant Mount Community Center, Pleasant Mount. Proceeds benefit the Nebzydoski/White Scholarship Fund of the Wayne County 4-H Junior Livestock Sale. Music by Northern Harmony. Cost: $6, adult and $3, child. Refreshments are available.

August 23: Artisans and crafters sought, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6th annual Summer Arts and Crafts Festival, Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Rd., Chinchilla, Saturday. Cost: $25, 8 foot by 3 foot table; $3 per each additional foot. Info: 587-5204.

Young Eagles Rally, 9 a.m. to noon, with Endless Mountains Pilots Association and Seaman’s Airport in Factoryville. Free airplane rides will be offered to children ages 8 to 17 at Seaman’s Airport, Seaman’s Road in Factoryville. Info: 945-512.

August 24: “ Wild and Free for the Eating,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Salt Springs State Park. Family herbalist Julie Casey leads a walk looking for wild edibles. Learn their uses. Sampling included. Cost: $12. Pre-registration required. Info: 967-7275.

August 26: “New Advances in Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation,” with Dr. Brian Mott, 6 p.m. Community Medical Center, 1800 Mulberry St., Scranton. Registration required. Info: 969-8986.

August 30: “ Salt Springs Triathlon ’08,” 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. from Lake Montrose to Salt Springs. Two races, 14 mile Sprint or 32 mile Olympic. Fee and pre-registration needed. Info: 967-7275.

“ Salt Springs Annual Celebration,” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Salt Springs State Park. Full day of family fun, including music, children’s activities, demonstrations, displays, exhibits, silent auction, food. Info: 967-7275.

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

September 1: Annual Labor Day Bull Roast, 1 to 5 p.m. Waverly United Methodist Church. Cost: $10; children under 10, $5. Tickets will be sold at the door; takeouts available. Menu: Open pit roasted beef, parsley potatoes, corn, baked beans, tomatoes, applesauce, rolls, homemade dessert and beverage. Info: 586-8166.

September 7: “Bridge Day train excursion,” with borough of Nicholson and Steamtown National Historic Site. Bridge day will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. commemorating the 93 rd anniversary of the viaduct.

September 10: WVIA Travel Club meeting, 7 p.m. at the WVIA Studios, Pittston Twp. Featuring light snacks and a slide show presentation of Mexico’s Treasure: The Yucatan Peninsula. For info go to www.wvia.org or call or email Wendy Wilson at 602-1181, wendywilson@wvia.org.

September 13: 18th Annual Komen NEPA Race for the Cure, 8:30 a.m. Scranton. Register online at www.komennepa.com, and receive $2 off standard registration fee. Info: 969-6072.

PA Polka Fest, to September 14, noon at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Downtown Scranton. Featuring ethnic food, dancing and polka bands all day long. WVIA-TV Pennsylvania Polka hosts Billy Flynn and Dottie Stanky will broadcast shows live from the Radisson parking lot. Cost: Tickets $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Info: To purchase tickets call 963-6363 or go to www.wvia.org.

The Abington Senior Center bus trip to Penn’s Peak Studio Theatre in Jim Thorpe, bus leaves Clarks Summit United Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m. Show “Hooray for Hollywood” and includes a family style dinner. Cost: $58 for non-members and $56 for members. Info: 586-8996.