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January 25

Community Calendar

CLASS REUNIONS

Clarks Summit-Abington Reunion Committee for Class of 1960 seeks members: Sharon Bunnell Hellman, Carol Cobb Kish, Patricia Dunning Butler, Connie Hatfield Dailey, Sue Ellen Kadison Vecchiotti, Elizabeth Nash, Barbara Neidlinger, Rosalie Novak White, Judith Seamans Halloway and Patricia Mcavaney Flynn. Info: 587.3056 or 587.3676.

Clarks Summit-Abington High School Class of 1962 50-Year Reunion, scheduled for the weekend of September 8. A committee has been formed to search for former classmates and seek input on activities for the weekend. Members of the class or anyone with information on the whereabouts of members of the class may contact John Arcangelo at 587.4453 or access the reunion Facebook page, CSA Class of 1962.

REMINDERS

Cell phone collection, Abington Heights High School Students against Destructive Decisions are collecting cell phones at the high school. All cell phones are cleared and programmed with 911 for use by the elderly. The phones may be dropped off in the main office of the high school.

Overeaters Anonymous meetings, First Presbyterian Church, 201 Stone Ave., Clarks Summit, weekly, Monday and Wednesdsay, 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. and Sun., 4 p.m. Info: 587.4313.

Donations request for used school uniforms. Our Lady of the Snows Church, 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. R egistration 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.

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.

Young Adult Quit (YAQ) Smoking Study. Smokers ages 18 to 30 who join the study receive free materials to quit smoking, two weeks of free nicotine patches and two gift cards for completion of the study. Info: www.yaqstudy.org email info@yaqstudy.com or 1.866.371.9362 ext. 4349.

4-H program request volunteers to teach project skills and serve as role models for youth. Adults needed to serve as volunteer leaders of 4-H clubs (five or more members, ages 8-19). Policies and procedures to ensure that 4-H programs take place in a positive and safe environment. All individuals must successfully complete the Penn State Cooperative Extension’s screening process for volunteers before volunteer work can begin. Info:963.6842.

Cub Scout Pack 251, sponsored by the Clarks Green United Methodist Church. Info: Cub Master, Tom Sheakoski, 586.8049 or clarksgreen251.org

The Scranton Rescue Missions offers food and clothing. The Scranton Rescue Mission, 8 W. Olive St., offers a Community Service and meals every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 5:25 p.m. Free haircuts first and second Sat. of the month during Bible Study. Every Sunday evening following the evening service, the mission distributes non-perishable food and clothes. Anyone in need of spiritual help, food or clothing can contact www.scrantonrescuemission.com or 357.6677.

Senior Citizens for Senior Dog, Sponsored by Laura’s Hope Rescue. Unites humans and dogs who are in the same period of their lives. Seniors willing to help other seniors in need can contact the rescue at 280.2083.

Boys and Girls Club Car Donation Program for Boys and Girls club in U.S. Cars do not have to be functional, but need a title. The cars are sold at auctions and funds benefit the club. Info: 1.800.246.0493.

Stroke Affects the Young, at the Charles Luger Outpatient Center of Allied Rehab Hospital, Moffat Drive, Scranton in the Graf Community Room from 3 to 5 p.m. This monthly support group for young survivors of stroke is to discuss topics like how surviving a stroke affects your education, career, child rearing, and more. The 2012 meeting schedule is as follows: January 22, February 26, March 25, April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, November 25 and December 23. Info: www.strokeay.com, 243.1792 or strokeay@gmail.com.

Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Resource Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Lupus screenings, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Registered Nurse Consultant, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Gluten- Free Information Exchange, fourth Thursday of every month located at Wegmans, Dickson City 6 p.m.; Successful Living with Chronic Illness third Thursday of every month, Noon; 615 Jefferson Ave, Scranton. 888.995.8787.

DAILY EVENTS

January 25: Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Pocono/Northeast Branch Free Winter Wellness Conference Call Series Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Pocono/Northeast Branch, Continues Feb. 9 and Feb. 21. Patients with lupus and other autoimmune diseases are invited to call in to any one or all three sessions from their home or cell phone. All sessions will begin at 7:30 pm. To join the calls, dial 888. 405.0990 at the start of the session and then dial 3030 when prompted. For more information, call 888.995.8787.

January 27: Story Time Teens Presents “Happy Birthday to Me!” at the Abington Community Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. An interactive evening story time for ages 3 through 6. Seating is limited and registration required. Register/Info: 587.3440.

January 28: “More Than a Giant Rally,” at Grace Bible Church in Dunmore at 7 p.m. A rally for the community featuring former New York Giant and Super Bowl champion David Tyree and others. Features live-music, give-a-ways, opportunities for autographs, a Q & A time with the players and more. Open to all ages. Info: 342.5651 or www.gracebiblepa.com.

Ready to Run Conference, in Brennan Hall at The University of Scranton. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Conference trains women to run for office. Ready to Run is a bipartisan program of the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers University and is sponsored by the Political Science Department at The University of Scranton. Snow date: February 4. Cost: $75. Registration required. Register/Info: www.scranton.edu/readytorun or 941.7431.

“Can Healthy Foods Make an Unhealthy Body?”: A talk led by Chiropractor Jennifer Finn, at Waverly United Methodist Church from 1 to 3 p.m. Info: 586.8166.

Pennsylvanians for Human Life Annual Respect Life Prayer Breakfast, at St. Mary’s Center, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton, from 9 a.m. to noon. Speaker Julia Holcomb will present her compelling story of forgiveness and triumph over tragedy. Cost: $18 for adults, $9 for children six to nine, and free for children five and under. Register by sending check payable to Pennsylvanians for Human Life to: Joseph Alinoski, 9 B Rachel Dr., Archbald. Deadline: January 21. Info: 876.4087.

January 29: Community Medical Center’s 29th annual Asthma Ski Day, at Sn� Mountain Ski Resort, Scranton, from noon to 5 p.m. Children up to age 18 ski for free, and discounted rental equipment and lift tickets are available for their families. All asthmatic children in a family can participate in the day’s event without charge. For parents, guardians and siblings, Sn� Mountain will supply lift tickets, rental equipment and group lessons at a discounted price. Registration required. Register/info: 969.8986.

The Jewish Community Center of Scranton’s Open House, at 601 Jefferson Ave., from 1 to 4 p.m. Free half-hour exercise classes, including senior classes, musical entertainment by DJ Kristen Brooks, prize giveaways, children’s activities including a bounce house and Circus Yoga, chair massages, and introduction to the facilities and programs.

February 1: Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week, at St. Clare Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, at 6:15 p.m. Continues each Wednesday except Ash Wednesday until April 4. This adult education series will discuss the second part of the Holy Father’s theological exposition of the meaning of Jesus’ ministry and sacrificial death. Classes will be conducted by Father Eric Bergman, chaplain of the St. Thomas More Society of St. Paul Church, Scranton. All are welcome to join the community potluck supper held at 6:15 p.m. The schedule also includes Evening Prayer at 5 p.m., Rosary at 5:15 p.m., and Mass at 5:30 p.m. Info: 343.0634.

February 2: Abington Heights High School Career Fair, Any professional interested in participating should contact Colleen Parsells at 585.5300 to register by Monday, Jan. 30. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the High School, 222 Noble Rd., Clarks Summit.

February 4: Valentines Day Workshop, at the Waverly Community House at 10:30 a.m. Info: 586.8191.

Feb 7: Spasticity After Stroke Community Presentation, at Allied Rehab Hospital, Moffat Drive off Morgan Highway, at 5 p.m. Dr. Michael Wolk, medical director, Allied Services will give a presentation on Spasticity After Stroke and how it can be successfully treated. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free. RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 1.888.734.2272.

The 300 Club of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral “Final Drawing & Complimentary Dinner,” in the church center, 701 Hill St., Mayfield, at 6 p.m. Each member of the 300 Club is invited to attend the dinner and drawing along with a guest. Info: 876.0730 or 876.1075.

February 10: Waverly Community Church’s Third Annual Valentine’s Dinner, at 101 Carbondale Rd., Waverly, at 7 p.m. All are welcome, whether single, dating, engaged or married. Includes a buffet style dinner and dessert. Guest speaker is Lynn Mokwa, from the Tunkhannock area. Cost: $12. Reservations are accepted until February 7. Info/Reservations: 587.2280.

February 11: Bridge Building Competition in the Viewmont Mall in Dickson City. Students attending these schools are encouraged to check with their teachers and/or administration to obtain the particulars. Info: www.neparbdgblg.com.

Brain Bee Competition, in Loyola Science Center, Room 133 at The University of Scranton from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The NEPA Brain Bee invites high school students, grades 9 through 12 to a “brain battle.” Registration is now open for the competition, which quizzes students on brain physiology, sensation, perception, sleep, stress, aging, and disorders. Top three winners receive cash awards with the first-place winner also receiving a $1,000 scholarship to The University of Scranton and qualifying for the National Brain Bee to be held later at the University of Maryland. Register/info: https://sites.google.com/site/nepabrainbee/ or contact Timothy Cannon at: cannon@scranton.edu or 941.4266. Registrants must include name, school name, grade, phone and email, and the deadline is February 3, 2012.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Awareness Night, The Penguins are dedicating their game with the Portland Pirates at 7:05 p.m. to the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. A portion of the tickets sales from the evening will be donated Chapter. Info/Tickets: 208.5415.

February 18: Lackawanna Audubon Society Harvey’s Lake/Sordoni Farms Field Trip, Meet at Perkins Restaurant in Dallas at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast or arrive at 9 a.m. for the trip only. Snow date: February 25. Contact: Info: 586.8343 or 945.5226.

Hiking Through the Natural Beauty of Pennsylvania, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 11 a.m. This presentation by Jeff Mitchell will include pictures of Pennsylvania’s beautiful parks and natural areas, including hiking trails and waterways. "Hiking the Endless Mountains" will also be offered for sale at the presentation. Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500.

Chicken And Biscuit Dinner, at the Waverly United Methodist Church, 105 Church St., Waverly, from 5 to 7 p.m. Takeouts available. Cost: Adults $9, Children under 10 $4. Info: 586.6470.

February 19: Explore Russia with Lackawanna Audubon Society member Alan Hughes, at the Anthracite Museum in McDade Park, Scranton at 2:30 p.m.. Info: 586.5156.

Pink Elegance on Parade Fashion Show, at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Downtown Scranton at 1 p.m. Benefits the Northeast Pennsylvania Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This show features breast cancer survivors and their families, government officials, and local celebrities. Includes basket raffles, lunch, an opportunity to win a trip to Mt. Airy Casino and Hotel, a cash bar, and more. Reservations required and limited. Cost: $40 for adults and $15 for children. Register/Info: 947.5852.

February 23: Abington Heights School District Spring Sports Physicals, at the Abington Heights High School Field House from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for Junior High and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for grades 9-12. Cost: $15 per student.

February 25: Sound for Scoliosis Rock the Lumbar All Tribute Band Concert, at the Stone Elephant in Olyphant, at 6 p.m. First in a series of three tribute shows lined up for 2012. Cost: $9 in advance, $12 at the door. Tickets/Info: soundforscoliosis@gmail.com or 570.558.9247.

Ziti with your Sweetie Dinner Theater, at the Clifford Fire Hall, Route 106 at 3 p.m. Hosted by the Clifford Community Youth Group. Salad, ziti with meatballs, beverage and dessert will be served while the youth present “Murder, Mayhem and Marshmallow Salad.” Cost: $8. Tickets: 222.3331, 2224344, or at the door (limited availability).

March 3: Red Cross Blood Drive, at the Waverly Community House from noon to 4:30 p.m.

March 10: Bird Walk at Lackawanna State Park at 8 a.m. Meet at the boat launch parking lot. Info: 575.5293.

March 15: Abington Heights High School Presents “You Can’t Take It With You” in the high school auditorium, 222 Noble Rd., Clarks Summit at 7 p.m. Continuing March 16, 22 and 23. This play is written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman and directed by John Monahan. Cost: $5 for students, and $8 for adults.

March 18: Lackawanna Audubon Society President Bill Speare’s Presentation on Alaska, at the Anthracite Museum in McDade Park, Scranton at 2:30 p.m. Includes highlights from his recent trip to Barrow, Fairbanks, and Denali National Park. Info: 586.5156.

March 24: American Lung Association’s Fourth Annual Fight for Air Climb, at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes Barre. Participants climb one floor of steps at the arena (both up and down) 1,224 stairs to raise funds to help fight killer lung disease. Climbers are timed and each participant earns a commemorative climb tee shirt. Higher level prizes also awarded. Volunteers for the event are needed. Info/register: lunginfo.org/arenaclimb or 823.2212.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Mondays:

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

CMC Donor Site Blood Drives, noon to 4 p.m., second Monday of the month, CMC Professional Building Auditorium. Info: 969.8800.

NAMI Support Group, 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from in the CMC Professional Building, Auditorium. Info: 969.8986.

Guardian of the Redeemer Fellowship, on the first and third Monday of the month, hosted by the St. Thomas More Society of St. Paul’s Parish, 2301N. Washington Ave., Scranton. For men interested in adult discussion of the Catholic faith. Info: 343.0634.

Tuesdays:

Introduction to Martial Arts, starting January 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Rd., Chinchilla. Ages six and up. Cost: Free. Info: Scott at 585.1206.

South Abington Lions Club meetings, on the second Tuesday of each month, second floor of the South Abington Township Building at 7 p.m. Info: 313.2133.

Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmaster Meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Allied Services in the Administrative Board Room, located in the Rehabilitation Building on the Morgan Highway at Moffatt Drive. Info: scrantontoastmasters.org, 586.7762 or 587.0232.

Wednesdays:

Oakwood Terrace Support Group meetings for spouses and other family members or caretakers of those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 400 Gleason Road, Moosic. Meetings are open to the public. Cost: Free. Info: Sylvia Kolosinsky at 451.3171 ext. 116 or oakwoodterraceinc.com

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.

Youth ministry at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 7 to 8 p.m. Clarks Summit, general meetings. Junior High program, 7 and 8th graders, Sundays 1 to 2 p.m. Info: Call ahead to join 586.1741.

Thursdays:

Alzheimer’s Association caregivers support group meetings, 7 to 8 p.m., the last Tuesday of every month. Elan Gardens. Adjoining room for loved ones, who will not be left unattended. Info: Rhonda, 585.8099 or Rita, 586.0179.

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation support group, 7 p.m., Community Medical Center Professional Building, first floor, CME Room, third Thursday of each month. Info: 969.8986.

Grief and Bereavement Educational and Conversational Support Group. Sponsored by AseraCare Hospice, 749 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Join us on at the AseraCare offices on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Info: Olympia Cianfichi, Bereavement Coordinator, 1.800.870.0085.

Writers’ Group, for ages 18 and up at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock from 7-8:30 p.m. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500.

Scrabble, 1 p.m. at Abington Community Library. No registration necessary.

Better Breathers Club, at Community Medical Center Professional Building, first floor conference room, on the second Thursday of every other month starting January 12 at 6:30 p.m. For individuals with Chronic Lung Disease. Info: 969.8986.

Heinz Rehab Hospital’s Stroke Support Group, the first Thursday of the month in the Rose Brader Dining Room in the main building, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Fridays:

Diabetes support group, 10 a.m. Community Medical Center Professional Building, third floor classroom, second Friday of each month. Info: 969.7272. Cost: Free.

A Course in Miracles, 4:30 p.m. at Everything Natural. Discover more about the guiding principles of authors like Marianne Williamson and Dr. Wayne Dyer. Newcomers welcome.

Saturdays and Sundays:

Bereavement Support, at Our Lady of Snows Church Parish Center 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, every third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend informative sessions dealing with the grief process. Info: 586.1741.

Guided Downtown Walking Tours of Scranton, conducted by the Lackawanna County Historical Society, 11 a.m. at the main entrance of Lackawanna College on Vine Street near Washington Avenue. Tours last two hours. Cost: $3. Info: 344.3841.

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