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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

September 3
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

September 3: Bereavement Support Group, 10 a.m. at the parish center of Our Lady of Snows and Church of St. Benedict. 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. 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: Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Morgan Highway. Continues Sept. 6. All proceeds benefit the patients at Clarks Summit State Hospital. Sponsored by the partnership for C.S.S.H. and the Recovery Committee.

Fall Preached Retreat, also running Sept. 7, 12 and 14. Begins Friday at 7 p.m. and ends after the noon meal on Sunday. No meals are served Friday. St. Gabriel’s Passionist Retreat Center, Clarks Summit. Directed by Rev. Vincent Boney, C.P. of St. Ann’s Basilica, Scranton. Conferences on the spiritual life, time for personal reflection, prayer service, opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Liturgy. Cost: Deposit required. Info: 585-4957 or kporter@epix.net.

“The University of Scranton 2008 Baseball Prospect Showcase,” 12 to 5 p.m., Connell Park. Open to players in grades 9 through 12. Cost: $70 includes lunch and T-shirt. Info: Contact Mike Bartoletti, head baseball coach, University of Scranton at 451-0339, or by email at bartolettim2@scranton.edu. Register online at http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/2008-baseball-prospect-showcase.html

Water Wonders, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Salt Springs State Park. Children 7 to 10 years old. Pre-registration required. Cost: Free. Info: 967-7275.

September 6: 2nd Annual Community Block Party at the Church, starting at noon, Country Alliance Church in Newton Twp. Events include: “Choose This Day” a local contemporary Christian Band, DIGIKIDS Child Safety Program, free hot dogs, chips, soda and dessert and a drawings to give away Angel Food.

Bugs, Beetles and Butterflies, 2 to 4 p.m., Salt Springs State Park. Using sweep nets for collecting.Great for children.

Humane Society of Lackawanna County with Pet Supplies Plus Customer Appreciation Day, noon. Info: Gwen Stewart, hslc_volunteercoordinator@comcast.net

Schemel Forum’s University for a Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 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.

SCOLA Volunteers for literacy read-a-thon, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Abington Community Library. Every 15 minutes a volunteer will be reading. Cost: Free. Info: 346-6203.

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:

“Childhood Obesity,” 7 p.m. in the Gathering room of Our Lady of the Snows Church at301 South State Street, Clarks Summit.Presented by presentMarilyn C. Ksiacek, MA, RD, CDE,LDNa licensed dietician and nutrition consultant who specializes in weight loss, diabetes, cancer, Hypercholesterolemia, GI disorders including GERD and Celia Sprue.Cost: free. Info: 586-1741 or 587-1088.“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. Free parking and light refreshments available. Info: 1-888-99LUPUS.

WVIA Travel Club meeting, 7 p.m. at the WVIA Studios, Pittston Twp. Light snacks and a slide show presentation of Mexico’s Treasure: The Yucatan Peninsula. Info: 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, 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 (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

“Rotting Away!” 4 to 5 p.m. at Salt Springs State Park. For children 7 to 10 years old. Find out what lives in the soil. Pre-registration required. Cost: Free. Info: 967-7275.

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.

Family Fun Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Montrose Village Green, as part of Apple Fest. Kick-off of Susquehanna County Reads “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a one-county one-book program, with children’s games and activities related to the 1930s, including a life-size Monopoly game, radio plays and costumes. Cost: Free. Info: www.susqcolibrary.org/susqcoreads or 278-1881.

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, 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.

Stone Wall Restoration and Construction, 1 to 5 p.m., Salt Springs State Park. Workshop led by Ken Ely on the basics of restoring and constructing walls. Slideshow and hands-on work (gloves provided). Pre-registration required. Cost: $20. Info: 967-7275.

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.

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 17: Movie version of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. At the Montrose Theatre, as part of Susquehanna County Reads, a one-county one-book program. Cost: Free. Info: www.susqcolibrary.org/susqcoreads or 278-1881.

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 19: The Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania reunion, 7:30 p.m., Marywood University, Visual Arts Center, Room 225. Previous members, active and inactive, are invited to attend. Bring your calligraphied work to show. Refreshments. Cost: Free to the public. Info: 347-5063 for details.

Creepy Crawlers, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Salt Springs State Park. Especially for children 7 to 10. Look for insects everywhere. Pre-registration required. Cost: Free. Info: 967-7275.

“In the Footsteps of His Passion” by Brother Andr� Mathieu, C.P.of Riverdale, NY through September 21. Fall Preached Retreat for men and women, begins 7 p.m., Friday. Departure is after the noon meal on Sunday, Saint Gabriel’s Retreat Center, Clarks Summit. Cost: Deposit is required. Info: 585-4957 or kporter@epix.net.

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.

Roba Tree Farm Grand Opening, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Call Beth Weary at 344-2186.

Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Abington, Waverly, PA, on the corner of Carbondale road and Abington road.

St. David’s Society of Lackawanna County, three choirs concert, 7 p.m. at the Elm Park United Methodist Church, 730 Linden St., Scranton. Profits to Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen. Cost: $10, available at Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen. Info: 689-9927 or 785-5164.

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 21: Poker run, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. registration, food and entertainment from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Pennsylvania Lodge 63, Fraternal Order of Police at Mountain View Restaurant, Clifford. Prizes to the top five poker hands. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle and silent auctions. Cost: $25 per driver, $15 per non-driver/passenger, $10 per non playing passenger. Info: 228-8165.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Mondays:

Automatic Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) Support Group Meeting, for patients, their families and friends with cardiac rhythm problems and need the internal defibrillator/cardioverter to save their lives. The group meets in September and December on a Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Quality Inn on Route 315 (formerly Victoria Inn). Info: 969-8535.

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

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

CMC Donor Site Blood Drives, second Monday of the Month, noon to 4 p.m., CMC School of Nursing, Auditorium. Info: 969-8800.

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

Lucan’s Pharsalia, Sept. 8 to Oct. 7, from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the University of Scranton. Joseph P. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Foreign Languages at The University of Scranton, will examine the ancient Roman epic poem. During the seven-week series, participants will read the unfinished work by Marcus Annaeus Lucanus that dramatizes Rome’s civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey.

The Role of Drama in Jesuit Tradition: Past or Present, Nov. 3 to Nov. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the University of Scranton. The three-week series will explore the traditional role the arts play in a Jesuit education and will include staged readings of two plays written by Fr. McKinney. Tuesdays:

Hatha yoga for beginners, with Barbara Cohen, Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, RYT, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $100 for eight weeks.

Hatha yoga - Svaroopa style, with Barbara Cohen, RYT, Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, Tuesdays, 6 p.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m. Cost: $15 per class, $100 for eight weeks. Info: 586-9684.

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

Wednesdays:

"Dealing With Anger," Meditation Classes, in Waverly. Waverly Community House. Learn methods to overcome negative states of mind, such as anger, and respond to challenging situations. Open to public. Wednesday evenings, Sept. 3 to 27 and Oct. 8 to 25, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $8/per drop-in class. Taught by Buddhist Nun Gen Kelsang Norden.

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.

The American Presidency lecture/discussion series, Sept. 3 to Oct. 1 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the University of Scranton. Morey M. Myers, Esq., will examine the The American Presidency, in both its historical and current context. During the five-week series, participants will discuss the ways U.S. presidents are elected and removed from office, the powers and limitations of the office, and the relationship of the president with Congress in times of peace and war.

Think World: Reflections on our Times, Oct .15 to Nov. 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the University of Scranton. William V. Rowe, Ph.D., professor of philosophy at The University of Scranton, seeks to bring participants insights into how we live in the world today.

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.

“Course in Miracles”, Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, Thursdays, 6 p.m. Info: 586-9684.

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 “We 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.

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.