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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

August 27
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

August 27: Abington Area Joint Recreation Board meeting, postponed to Wednesday, August 27, 7 p.m., in the hall at the Clarks Summit Borough Building. Board Members:RSVP to Bill Risse regarding attendance.

Dalton Business and Professional Association Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Streamside park, weather permitting; Dalton Library if inclement weather.

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: Annual craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Beach Lake Firehall, Rout 652, Beach Lake. Cost: Donation of $1 per adult. Sponsored by Beach Lake Fire Company Auxiliary. Food and beverages available for purchase. Info: 729-7952.

“Billy Bob Herkimer’s Hillbilly Reunion” murder mystery train ride, 6 p.m. at the W.K. and S railroad – Kempton. Cost: $15 per person. Rain or shine. Reservations required. Info: Call W.K. and S railroad at 610-756-6469 or visit www.kemptontrain.com or www.westernstarproductions.com/mystery.

“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.

Picnic in the Park scheduled for August 30 at Abington Area Community Park has been postponed. The Abington Area Joint Recreation Board will announce the new date when it is determined.

“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.

“Whistle Stops and Depots,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moscow Freight Station. Pennsylvania Plein Air Society presents paintings of existing Railroad Stations. The Art Show will be held in conjunction with Steamtown Railfest.

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: Bereavement Support Group, 10 a.m. at the parish center of Our Lady of Snows and Church of St. Benedict. All are invited to attend. Info: Call Nettie at 586-1741. Bereavement support for parents, call Sue Brier at 586-2162.

Clinton Township and Factoryville Borough Joint Municipal Park and Recreation Board Meeting, 7 p.m. at 161 College Avenue in the Factoryville Public library located in the back of the borough hall building. Public welcome. Agenda includes grant close out reports, update on construction of shed building and status of current soccer season.

Gymboree School Skills Open House, Sept. 3, 7 p.m., for families with children 3 to 5 years of age to preview the newly designed School Program. Children and parents can tour the facility, meet the teachers and get a sampling of program activities. In this class, activities include fitness, art music, “Handwriting Without Tears” and science. Program options include two- hour drop- off classes and one- hour parent optional classes. 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 5: “The University of Scranton 2008 Baseball Prospect Showcase,” 12 to 5 p.m. at Connell Park. Open to all players in grades 9 through 12. Cost: $70 per player includes lunch and a T-shirt. Info: Contact Mike Bartoletti, head baseball coach, University of Scranton at 570-451-0339, or by e-mail at bartolettim2@scranton.edu. Register online at http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/2008-baseball-prospect-showcase.html

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.

Schemel Forum’s University for a Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Scranton. Distinguished University of Scranton professors will examine the legacies of Charles Darwin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Hannah Arendt and Pablo Picasso. Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center. Cost: $20, includes lunch and closing reception. Info: Call 941-7816.

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 9: Start of Gymboree of Clarks Summit Free Class Preview Week, through September, for children ages 0 to 5. Try a class and also receive $20 off the enrollment. Info: to pre-register, 586-5880 or csummitpa@gymboreeclasses.com.

“ Marian Community Hospital Auxiliary Recruitment Reception,” 6:30 p.m. in the Marian Hall Auditorium located at 141 Salem Avenue in Carbondale. Hospital President and CEO, Mary Theresa Vautrinot, as well as, Auxiliary Board Members will be present. Appetizers and desserts served. Men and women interested in learning about the Auxiliary are invited. Info: call 281-1072 by September 2 to confirm.

September 10: “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.

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 12: Felittese Association of Old Forge Italian Festival, through Sept. 14, 146 Third Street, Old Forge. Music nightly: Friday, The Cadillacs; Saturday, Gold Dust; Sunday Evening, The Poets. Homemade foods: gnocchi, tripe, soffritto, porketta, sausage and peppers, cavatelli and broccoli, pizza fritta and assorted Italian desserts and pastries. Cost: free admission. Info: 457-3499, or visit http://felitto.net

Fifth Annual Dallas Days Dance , 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, Shadowbrook Pavilion in Tunkhannock. Cost: Tickets are $25 per person, advance sales only at: Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound locations in Dallas, Kingston, Wilkes-Barre (Mundy Street), and Dickson City; Dallas Borough Municipal Office (675-1389), 25 Main St.; Ochman’s Coins and Jewelry, 18 Church St., Dallas (675-5872); and Wisnosky Jewelers, 230 W. Tioga St. (SR 6), in Tunkhannock (836-5754). Ticket price will include beer, soda, and light refreshments. A cash bar will also be available.

Professional Training Conference for Physical Therapists, offered by the Center for Professional Training and Development and the Department of Physical Therapy at The University of Scranton. Sponsored by Allied Services. Cost: $350. Info: 941-7582

September 13: 14th Annual Apple Festival on “The Green,” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Montrose. Food, vendors, crafts, games, yard sale, and sanctioned bike races. Info: Susquehanna County Literacy Program at 465-2880.

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.

The Endless Mountains Animal League 1st annual Endless Thunder Motorcycle Ride, Lazybrook Park, Route 6 and 11,Tunkhannock. Registration at 9:30 a.m.; ride at 11a.m. Picnic lunch after ride. Cost: Donation of $10 per rider, $15 couple. All proceeds will benefit humane education and spay/neuter program. Info: 945-3391.

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.

Bereavement Support Group, 2 p.m. at the parish center of Our Lady of Snows and Church of St. Benedict. All are invited to attend. Info: Call Nettie at 586-1741. Bereavement support for parents, call Sue Brier at 586-2162.

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.

REMINDERS

Anthracite Heritage Museum Free Kids Admission, throughout August 2008, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, Scranton. Free museum admission for children age 1to 17 years old with a paying adult. Hands on fun stations throughout the exhibit hall. Info: 570-963-4804.

BMX racers from Cedar BMX Track in Ransom are holding a fundraiser, to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. The riders raised $5,000 in May and now will adding to that amount. Each rider is selling raffle tickets for a Suzuki quad. Cost: Tickets are $10 and can be purchases from any Cedar BMX racer or at 693-9714.

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.

Coal Country Summer Holiday Tours in August, throughout August 2008, Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, Scranton. Guided Tours for individuals and small groups. Info: 570-963-4804.

Donations request for used school uniforms, Our Lady of the Snows, donating to Limulungo Community School, Mongu District in Western Zambia, Africa. Any size white shirt, navy and plaid skirts, pants, shorts, sweaters and sweat shirts welcome. Info: 587-3268 to arrange drop-off and pick-up.

Glenburn 4-H Sewing Club, registration for 4-H textile science projects. Boys and girls, age 8 to 19 are invited. Info: Register at Penn State Cooperative Extension office, 963-6842.

Lackawanna County Seizure Support Group Meetings, monthly meeting days as follows: August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, December TBA, Allied Service Board Room, Morgan Highway, Scranton. Info: 357-9051.

Lupus support group meeting, Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. and 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, third Monday of every month at 7:15 p.m. Info: 1-888-99-LUPUS

Music Together, Scout Room, Waverly Community House, Tuesdays and Fridays 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. and Wednesdays 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Info: www.totsandtunes.net, or 877-3866.

Overeaters Anonymous meetings, First Presbyterian Church, 201 Stone Ave., Clarks Summit, weekly, Mon. and Wed., 7 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., 9:30 a.m. and Sun., 4 p.m. Info: 587-4313

Pilates Classes, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9 to 10:15 a.m., Waverly Comm CRB Room. Info: 587-1403

"Sports Skills," program with Gymboree of Clarks Summit this fall for children 3-5 years. Activities are designed to help children learn about team-building while having fun exercising. Focus is on skills involved for soccer, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, hockey, racquet sports and track and field. Info: pre-register at586-5880 or csummitpa@gymboreeclasses.com.

Tots and Toddlers Informal Play Group, meets Wednesdays and Friday mornings in the Waverly Community House gym from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free.

Volunteers needed for Ombudsman (Resident Rights’ Advocate) Program, Community neighbors who are trained to help clarify responsibilities and the rights of those in long-term living facilities. Must be over 18. Info: Sylvia Kolosinsky, Director of volunteer services, 344-3931

Walking tour of the Radisson, Scranton, with Steamtown National Historic Society, Saturdays and Sundays in September. Guest boarding, 10:30 a.m. “Scranton Limited” train rides. Info: 340-5200, 888-693-9391 or www.nps.gov/stea.

Weight Training Classes, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., Waverly Comm gym. Bring your weights and a mat or ball. Info: 575-7853.