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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

October 1
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

October 1: Airing of the Quilts Exhibit, running through November 15 at the Dietrich Theater, downtown Tunkhannock, Presented by Debbie Grow. Cost: Free, during scheduled movie times or by appointment. View the nature -inspired quilts of Grow of Factoryville in the Dietrich’s Earnshaw Gallery. Grow was honored with the viewer’s choice award in the Quilt Crafters of NEPA’s 2002 show. Info: 996-1500 or www.dietrichtheater.com.

October 3: Dalton United Methodist Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with lunch and bake sale. Also Saturday October 4 from 8 a.m. to noon for a bag sale. Drop-off days for unwanted goods will be October 1 and October 2 at the church. Factoryville Shade Tree Commission meeting, 2 p.m. at 161 College Avenue, Factoryville Borough Bldg. Agenda includes: Discussion of permits for any tree work along the streets of the borough, planning for fall tree planting, and schedule for ongoing clearance/maintenance pruning along all the streets of Factoryville. Public welcome.

Helping Hands, Lackawanna County Library System event to help children of an earthquake ravaged village, hosted in the parking lot across from the Dalton Community Library, 4 to 7 p.m. with food, baked goods and refreshments for sale by McGrath’s Pub and Eatery, Dalton. Proceeds to benefit the students at the Yingxiu School in the Sichuan province of China, which experienced an earthquake on May 12. Sichuan province is the home region of Dalton Community Library Director Shi Qiu. Postponed from Sept. 26 due to rain. Info: 563-2014.Lecture by former White House chef Walter Scheib, 7 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center.Tickets available to anyone with a library card at the Abington and Dalton Community Libraries. Series is supported by the Lackawanna County Office of Arts and Culture and is part of the art, literature and performance collaboration of the Lackawanna County Library System, the Scranton Cultural Center and the Everhart Museum.

Shady Lane Haunting, Floral Haven Greenhouses, 308 Shady Lane Rd Chinchilla, during October, from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, beginning October 3. Cost: $10, group rates available. Info: 587-3142.

October 4: Annual roast beef dinner with famous corn relish, 4 to 7 p.m. All you can eat. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, co-sponsored by Thrivent, Route 6 west of Tunkhannock. Cost: Adults, $8; children under 12, $4 and pre-school aged children are free. Info: 833-4616.

Fall Festival at Heritage Baptist Church in Clarks Summit, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes rides, games, and stage attractions Info: 587-2543.

Giant flea market, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. St. Mary’s of Old Forge, Grace and Lawrence St. Also on Sunday, Oct. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

H umane Society of Lackawanna County General Volunteer Meetings, Room 201, Hyland Hall, University of Scranton. Info: Beverly Bright at 585-0516.

Humane Society of Wyoming County sponsors a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the State Department of Agriculture Building, Route 92, Tunkhannock. All pets must be caged or on a leash. Cost: $6 per shot. Info: 836-4745.

Quilt Crafters of NE Pennsylvania Quilt Show “Harvest of the Quilts IX,” Tunkhannock Middle School gymnasium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will continue on Oct. 5. Cost: $5 admission, free parking.

The University of Scranton Annual Fall Classic Game, noon. at Connell Park. All alums of the baseball program are welcome to participate. Info: Mike Bartoletti, head baseball coach, at 451-0339, or email at bartolettim2@scranton.edu.

“Walkway Through Our Past,” Riverfront Park, Kennedy, Blvd., Pittston (Behind Cooper’s on the Waterfront), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Knox Disaster site tour, trail walk, fluorescent mineral display, river sports, fishing seminar, native American ceremony, environmental presentations, author book signings. Cost: Free. Info: Joseph, 883-2784; John, 654-6209; Char 388-2892.

October 5: 12th Annual Lupus Loop 5K Walk/Run presented by PNC Bank, Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Curves is also a registration site. Cost: Registration, $25 includes a long- sleeved T-shirt. The Lupus Loop will feature free food, awards, children’s activities, pledge prizes and health information. Info: call 888-99LUPUS or visit www.lupuspa.org.

A Ride for the Humane Society of Lackawanna County, presented by NE H.O.G., begins at Electric City Harley Davidson, Business Rt. 6, Dickson City and finishes at Milestone Ranch, 200 Johnson Road in Clarks Summit. Cost: Donation, $20 per rider, $10 per passenger, $30 per non-rider couple, $20 non-rider single.

Pet Blessing, 2 p.m. at the Humane Society of Lackawanna County, 967 Griffin Pond Rd. in Clarks Summit with Rev. Peter D’Angio from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will bless the animals.

PODS (Parents of Down Syndrome) Lackawanna County’s Buddy Walk, at the Abington Senior High School, Clarks Summit. Registration for the walk will begin at 1 p.m. Festivities at 2 p.m. Donations are accepted but are not required.

Recitation of the Rosemary, at the Madonna della Strada Grotto, at the Church of Our Lady of the Abingtons in Dalton, at 6 p.m. The Catholic community of the Abingtons, Our Lady of the Snows Church of St. Benedict, Church of St. Gregory, and Church of Our Lady of the Abingtons, invite you. Rain or shine. Refreshments will follow in the Church Hall. Info: 563-1622.

October 6: 3rd Annual P.A.R. Golf Against Parkinson’s Tournament, 10 a.m., driving range opens; 11:15 a.m., lunch; noon, shotgun start;5:30 p.m., cocktails; 6:30 p.m., dinner. Presented by Marian C. Bell Foundation. 18 Hole Captain and Crew Golf Tournament. Country Club of Scranton, 1000 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. Info: 312-852-0005 or par4parkinsons@yahoo.com.

October 7: October Beer Tasting, at The Century Club located at 612 Jefferson Avenue in Scranton, at 7 p.m. Cost: $15. Reservations, 342-0204. Info: 586-8108.

October 8: Silhouettes by nationally known artist Tim Arnold, at Monogram Muse, 210 South State Street , Clarks Summit, appointments available. Also running Oct. 9. Cost: Two silhouettes (a facing pair) of the same person, $40; additional copies of the same person, $10. Info: 585-0772

Women Win!, entrepreneurship series designed to provide women with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to start and run viable businesses, Wednesdays, October 8 through 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The University of Scranton. Partners in Scranton. Sponsored by Lackawanna County Commissioners Michael J. Washo, Corey D. O’Brien and A.J. Munchak and facilitated by The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Cost: Free. Info: SBDC at 1-800-829-7232 or www.scrantonsbdc.com

October 9: “Dinner is Served,” 6 p.m. with Patti Brown. Also on October 15 the John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre. Light refreshments and free parking available. Will present Easy Cooking and Healthy Eating: Practical Tips for Autoimmune Patients at the Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Info: 1-888-995-8787 for reservations.

“It’s all in the Game!” 6 to 9 p.m., Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton. Teams of four playing board games - Pictionary, Family Feud, and Celebrity. 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).

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.

October 10: “ Take-Out Only,” baked haddock dinner on Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. at the church center on Hill Street, Mayfield. Menu will include baked haddock, potato, veggie, cole slaw, roll and butter and cake. Cost: Donation of $10 per person. Info: Tickets in advance, 876-0730, 876-3372, 876-3132 or 587-0564. A limited number will be sold at the door.

October 11: Chicken and Ribs of barbecue dinner, noon to 3 p.m. St. Michael’s Center, Jermyn. Tickets: chicken, $9 and half rack ribs, $12. Limited number sold at door. Info: 876-1456.

Clarks Summit Company open house and chicken barbecue, 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $8, adults; $5, children. All orders are take out. Backyard Party Solutions, will be cooking the chicken. Fire Co Auxillary will have a Pizza Party contest, class with the highest attendance will win a pizza party delivered on a fire truck or by a fireman. Info: Pre-purchase tickets by calling 586-9656, ext. 3.

Rummage and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Abington Heights High School cafeteria. The sale benefits the Thomas R. Kovall Memorial Scholarship Fund. Proceeds will be used to fund the yearly scholarship given to a graduating senior who intends to major in either chemistry or physics in college.

October 12: “Flashback - the Classic Rock Experience,” which was scheduled to appear at Wachovia Arena on Sunday, October 12, has been cancelled. The date will not be rescheduled.

Halloween Parade, Humane Society of Lackawanna County, 1 p.m., at the shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road. Registration at noon. Bring a wish list item for the animals to the event. Gwen Stewart, Carrie Slusser, Beth Weary and Debbie Everett are committee chairmen for the event. Cost: $5 registration fee.

Rabies clinic, 11 a.m., Humane Society of Lackawanna County, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit. Cost: $6, per shot, $10, micro chip. Info: 586-3700

October 14: Influenza Immunization clinic to be held at county senior center, Abington Senior Center, 1151 Winola Rd., Clarks Summit. Those with Medicare Part B can receive the vaccinations at no charge. They only need to bring their Medicare card to the flu clinic to receive the free shot. Private payment: $30 for influenza, $45 for pneumonia vaccines. Appointments are not necessary. Info: To find your nearest senior center, 347-5616.

Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner, 4 to 4:30 p.m. takeouts. 4:30 to 6 p.m. dinners. Cost: $7.95 donation, includes dinner, dessert and drink.

October 19: All you can eat breakfast buffet, Clarks Summit Fire Company No. 1, Inc., 321 Bedford St. Clarks Summit, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $7 per adult and $4 per child.

October 21: St. Francis Kitchen, at The Century Club located at 612 Jefferson Avenue in Scranton, at 9:30 a.m. Info: 586-8108.

October 23: “It’s all in the Game!” 6 to 9 p.m. at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre. Events will feature teams of four playing board games - Pictionary, Family Feud, and Celebrity. Cocktails, food stations, raffles, music, and an awards ceremony. Cost: $40. Proceeds benefit the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Corporate sponsorships are invited. Info: 941-7984 (Scranton) or 970-6543 (Wilkes-Barre).

October 24: Humane Society of Lackawanna County “ Bark at the Moon,” 6:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel in Scranton. Casual fall event. Andrew Weinberger, chairman.

Haunted Trail in the Corn, 7 to 11 p.m., at the Nicholson Carnival Grounds. Hosted by Nicholson businessmen’s assoiation in conjunction with Boyscout troop 175 and the Sons of the American Legion. In the Corn at the Nicholson Carnival Grounds. Also running October 25 and 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. Cost: $5, per person. Refreshments will be available. Info: 942-6451.

“We Are Not Alone,” bereavement retreat, through Oct. 26. Directed by Br. Andr� Mathieu, C.P. For men and women of all ages suffering the effects of a major loss in life. Cost: Deposit is required. Info: To request a brochure, call 586-4957 or email kporter@epix.net.

October 25: Annual Turkey Supper, 4 p.m., takeouts at 3 p.m. Countryside Community Church (Former Newton United Methodist Church) Corner of Church Hill and Newton Ransom Blvd. Cost: $10, adults; $5, children

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 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.

Calligraphers’ Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania exhibit, during the month of October, at the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library located in Mountaintop. Visit the library to experience the art of writing. Modern calligraphy ranges from functional hand lettered inscriptions and designs to fine art pieces. Info: www.kirbylib.org/index.php

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, 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.

Hatha yoga, with Nora Fox, RYT, Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, Mondays, 9:30 a.m., and Thursdays, 9 a.m. Cost: $12 per class, $80 for eight weeks. Info: 586-9684.

Tuesdays:

Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmaster Meeting, Every second and fourth Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Allied Services Community Room, located at the Pediatrics and Psychology Services entrance of the Rehabilitation Building on the Morgan Highway at Moffatt Drive. Info: Call 587-0232 or 222-5405.

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:

The Attic Shop, an upscale consignment shop hosted by the Waverly Woman’s Club, is located in Waverly on the lower level of the Comm at 1115 N. Abington Rd. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to noon and the first and third evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Info: call 586-5991. Deluxe Donations is accepting clothing that is clean, in style, and suitable for sale at the Attic Shop during shop hours and on Mondays between the hours of 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Crafts and Horses Group, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 4th Wed. of each month. Mystic Mountain Stables in Madisonville Twp/Moscow. Info: Reservations call 348-9795.

“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, 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.

Families Helping Families,through May 2009, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Geared to individuals 18 years of age and younger and families in need of support or seeking resources to deal with substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation. New participants always welcome.

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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.

Northeast Photography Club, meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., in the boardroom of Prime Med (the old Wes Freedman Building) located off of the Morgan Highway (Rt. 307). First parking lot on the left north of Keyser Ave and just below the Allied Complex. Meetings cover a wide variety of topics, monthly photo contest, guest speakers and membership is open to anyone interested in photography. Info: www.NORTHEASTPHOTOGRAPHYCLUB.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.

Pocono Equestrian Center Horse Lovers, youth group. First Wed. of each month. Mystic Mountain Stables in Madisonville Twp/Moscow. Info: for reservations call 348-9795.

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 October and November.

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.

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. October 24 to 26 “We Are Not Alone,” directed by Brother Andr� Mathieu, C.P. Info: 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.