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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

August 20
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Educational programs presented by Hospice of the Sacred Heart, New Seasons at Clarks Summit, 950 Morgan Hwy, 2 p.m., Peggy Mannion, RN, MS, CRNP will present Pain Management in the Older Adult. Martin McGurrin, LCS, will speak on Creative Thinking on September 11 at 2 p.m. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. Info: Reservations can be made by calling Doreen Salt at 586-8080.

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. Cost: $5. Presented by the Wilkes University Conservatory. Info: 408-4426.Lackawanna River Corridor Association Antique Market and Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Silkman House, 2006 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Proceeds to benefit historic Silkman House. House tour upon request. “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.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.

SAPA (Scranton Abingtons Planning Association) Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Clarks Summit Fire Hall, 321 Bedford St., Clarks Summit, Note: CS Fire Hall is no longer on State Street (Rt 6/11). The SAPA Committee has received its first draft of the full-length plan, and will discuss it at the meeting. Public is welcome to attend.

August 27: Handbag Sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Marian Hall Auditorium, 141 Salem Avenue, Carbondale. 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 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 3: Gymboree School Skills Open House, 7 p.m., for families with children 3 to 5 years of age to preview the newly designed School Program. Info: 586-5880 or csummitpa@gymboreeclasses.com

Lackawanna Trail Youth Field Hockey sign ups, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center in Factoryville. Children grades four through six are invited to participate. Info: Beth O’Malley at 945-5877.

September 6: 2nd Annual Community Block Party at the Church, starting at noon, Country Alliance Church in Newton Twp. Events that will take place include: “Choose This Day” a local contemporary Christian Band will perform, DIGIKIDS Child Safety Program will demonstrate effective tools to respond quickly in a missing child emergency, free hot dogs, chips, soda and dessert and a drawings to give away free boxes of Angel Food.

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.

Nicholson Bridge Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street Nicholson, Routes 11 and 92, crafts, food and fun. Info: 942-4410.

September 8: Junior Achievement volunteer open house, 7 p.m. The JA Mericle Family Center for Enterprise Education, 1122 Oak Street, Pittston. Cost: free. Space is limited. Info: 602-3600 or www.nepa.ja.org.

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.

“Foods to Enhance Your Health: Guidelines for Autoimmune Patients,” 6 p.m. at the John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes Barre, and September 11, 6 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Cost: Free, interactive workshops for anyone interested in learning more about managing autoimmune diseases. Free parking and light refreshments are available. Info: 1-888-99LUPUS.

September 12: Fifth Annual Dallas Days Dance , 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, Shadowbrook Pavilion in Tunkhannock, featuring soft rock/folk sounds of trio “Just Us” from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by southern rockers, “Abilene” from 8 p.m. to midnight. Door prize, giveaways throughout the evening. Winning ticket holders must be present to win. Cost: Tickets are $25 per person, advance sales only at: Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound locations in Dallas, Kingston, Wilkes-Barre (, Dickson City; Dallas Borough Municipal Office , 25 Main St.; Ochman’s Coins and Jewelry, 18 and Wisnosky Jewelersin Tunkhannock . Ticket price will include beer, soda, and light refreshments. A cash bar will also be available.

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. 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.

September 14: A Polish Mass, 11 a.m. at St. Stanislaus PNC Cathedral in Scranton. Music provided by Stanky and the Coalminers. Info: 963-6363 or go to www.wvia.org.

Klezmer Concert, noon, light refreshments at 11:30 a.m. Weiss Auditorium, 60 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre. Celebrating Israel’s 60th year at the Jewish Community Center. Cost: Free. Info: to register call, 824-4646 by September 5.

September 15: “Mind Yoga, the Kabbalah of Mastering Mind and Emotions,” 6:30 p.m. at the Catlin House. Features Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf , lawyer, psychologist, spiritual mentor, and best-selling author of “Practical Kabbalah.” A co-project of the JDC and JFS. Info: 587-3300 for reservations and info.

Scranton area monthly Lupus Support Group meeting, 7:15 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Meetings are every third Monday. Lindsay Baldassano provides information on reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. Info: 1-888-99-LUPUS or visit www.lupuspa.org.

September 18: “Barbara J. Grahm Memorial Scrabble Night for adult literacy,” 5:30 p.m. The Parish Center, Dunmore. Sponsorship available. Info: 346-6203, ext. 12 or 13.

September 20: Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Michael’s Center, 403 Delaware Street, Jermyn. Sponsored by St. Michael’s Orthodox Church Centennial Celebration Committee. Hot dogs, wimpies, and snacks for sale. $15 per table, payable in advance. Info/reservations: Ann, 876-0257 or Cathy, 876-1241.

September 21: Countryside Conservancy 14th annual Tailgate Picnic, 2 p.m. to dusk, Meadowsweet Preserve, Lily Lake Road, Dalton. Includes mountain biking, live music from True North, horse-drawn wagon rides, corn roast, kids’ games, hike to the State Park.

September 22: “A Day at the Races with PA Construction Chiefs,” at Pocono Raceway. Meet leaders in the Construction industry and experience stock car racing first hand.

September 28: Endless Mountain’s Pilots spaghetti dinner, 2 to 6 p.m., Seaman’s Airport, Windsock Lane, off of Seaman’s Road in Factoryville. Proceeds benefit the operation of Endless Mountain’s Pilots EAA Chapter 1458, Inc.

October 5: 12th Annual Lupus Loop 5K Walk/Run presented by PNC Bank, Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Curves locations will conduct a Basket Raffle selling tickets from now through the month of September to benefit the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania. Curves is also serving as a registration site for the Lupus Loop. Cost: Registration is $25 and includes a long sleeved T-shirt. The Lupus Loop will feature free food, awards, children’s activities, pledge prizes and health information. For more information call 888-99LUPUS or visit www.lupuspa.org.

October 9: Second annual Fall Crafts Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by Auxiliary at Geisinger Wyoming Valley at St. Joseph’s Oblates, Highway 315 in Pittston. Info: To be a vendor, call Judy Carter at 819-5745 or 655-8860.

“It’s all in the Game!”, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton. The events will feature a festive atmosphere and spirited competition, with teams of four playing board and include cocktails, food stations, raffles, music and an award ceremony. Cost: $40. Proceeds benefit the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Corporate sponsorships are invited. Info: 941-7984 (Scranton) or 970-6543 (Wilkes-Barre).