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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

August 13
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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: 20 minute dance camp, 11 a.m. at the Waverly Community House. Cost: free. Info: 586-8808. 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: 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.

Open NPHA English Show, 8 a.m. rain or shine, 6th annual horse show, at the Harry C. Brower Show Grounds, Clarks Summit. Info: 388-3045.

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: Alzheimer’s presentation at Oakwood Terrace, 6 p.m. 400 Gleason Road, Moosic. Dr. Darlene Ann Dunay will present open forum discussion on Alzheimer’s Dementia. Info: 451-3171 or www.oakwoodterraceinc.com.

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 20: “Chicken-Biscuit or Ham Dinner,” 4 to 4:40 p.m. take-outs. 4:30 to 6 p.m. dinners at Clifford United Methodist Church, Clifford. Cost: donation of $7.95, includes dinner, dessert and drink.

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.

Comet Football Pep Rally kick off dinner, 7 p.m., Montdale Country Club. Info: www.cometfootball.com

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.

“In the Moment…a Cabaret,” 8 p.m. and August 24 at 2 p.m. at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center’s Main Stage at Wilkes University. The production is conceived and directed by Corinna Sowers-Adler and features scenes and cabaret songs from the 1940s to now, including selections from Smokey Joes Caf� and Swing. Cost: $5. Presented by the Wilkes University Conservatory. Info: 408-4426.

“Witness to Suffering: The Birth of First Aid in America,” 7 p.m. and August 24 at 2 p.m. at the Community Center in Jermyn. An original play by Local History Columnist Cheryl A. Kashuba and Matthew Kashuba. Directed by Dominick Azzarelli of Azzarelli Family Historical Productions and featuring the “Taylorville Historical Troupe”. Learn how the practice of first aid as we know it was born in Jermyn in 1899 when Dr. Matthew Shields trained a group of miners to administer first aid to their wounded fellows in the mine. Cost: Tickets can be purchased in advance at various businesses throughout Jermyn, or at the door. Info: 346-6179.

Young Eagles Rally, 9 a.m. to noon, with Endless Mountains Pilots Association and Seaman’s Airport in Factoryville. Cost: 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: “Potluck Picnic and Social,” 3 to 7 p.m. 933 Wyoming Ave., Pittston. Bring a vegetarian dish. Info: For reservations, 829-4139.

“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 25: HAS Sheet Sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Marian Hall Auditorium, 141 Salem Avenue, Carbondale. Full, Queen and King size sheets in 400, 600, 800 and 1000 thread count will be available in several colors to fit both regular and deep pocket mattresses. Cost: Prices from $25 to $69. Cash, check, Master Card and Visa will be accepted. Sponsored by the Marian Community Hospital Auxiliary.

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.

Opening day for Our Lady of Peace School, 8 a.m. Dismissal on Tuesday, August 26; Wednesday, August 27, Thursday, August 28; and Friday, August 29 will be at 11:45 a.m.

August 27: Handbag Sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Marian Hall Auditorium, 141 Salem Avenue, Carbondale. The sale features newest styles and colors of fashion handbags, leather handbags, designer handbags, briefcases and luggage at 40 to 70 percent off regular retail prices. Wallets, mini bags and small leather goods also available. Cash, check, Master Card and Visa accepted. Sponsored by the Marian Community Hospital Auxiliary

August 30: “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.

“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.

August 31: Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society meet and greet, 1 to 3 p.m. at Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. Info: www.eldcps.org or 575-9202.

“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: 3rd annual Cindy Collins Kearney memorial breakfast, 10 a.m. at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Grand Ballroom, 700 Lackawanna Ave. Scranton. Cost: $30, per person. Proceeds to benefit Ovarian Cancer research. Info: roseann713@comcast.net