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February 2, 2010

Community Reminders

Abington Heights full zip hooded sweatshirt sale, benefits the Abington Heights High School indoor track team, an unfunded varsity sport. Sale ends Feb. 12. Sweatshirts are available in adult and youth sizes and in 14 different colors. Cost: $20 for adults, $16 for youth sizes. Info: ahtrackxc.com or call 570.586.1817.

Camp Intervention at Abington Heights Middle School, July 19 to 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For students in grades 1-6. Info/registration: 800.968.4332 or visit campinvention.org. Early registrations, those prior to March 31, will save $25.

Keystone College collecting shoes for Haiti, Shoe donations should consist of new or used sneakers, sandals or shoes with flat bottoms (no heels) and cleaned of any mud or dirt and free from rips. Donations can be dropped off on the first floor of the Gambal Athletic Center during normal business hours or during home basketball contests. Info:570.945.8238 or email chad.prince@keystone.edu

Abington Community Library 50th Anniversary Essay Contest, open to students in grades 1 to 3 and 4 to 6. Each student may enter one essay, approximately one page in length, with the subject “I love the Abington Community Library because…” One winning essay from each age range will be selected, with the winners also receiving a Borders Gift Card. Each author’s name, age, grade, school, home address and phone should be included on the reverse side. Deadline for submissions is March 31, with winning entries being announced on April 17. Info: 570.587.3440.

Preschool program for residents of Lakeland School District, To qualify, children must live in the Lakeland School District, be between 3 and 5, and be potty trained. The 10- week preschool program will begin the week of March 15. There will be two sessions. Session I will alternate each week between M,W,F and T,TH from 11 a.m. to 12:25 p.m., and Session II will alternate each week between M,W,F and T,TH from 1:10 to 2:30 p.m. Info: Register by calling Lakeland High School at 254.9485 or visiting the High School. Due to limited space constraints, enrollment will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Think tank notice regarding a possible future indoor sports and recreation complex in the Abington area. Support, ideas and energy will be greatly appreciated. If interested, email contact information to chris@c3gc.com for more information.

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.

Open invitation to landowners to register to protect property from zoning restrictions and gas leases. Cost: Free. Visit www. newtonpa.com for more information.

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: 570.587.4313.

Lupus Screenings, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lupus Foundation, Scranton. Info: 1-888-99-LUPUS

American Red Cross, to find a blood drive location and date near you, go to NEPAGIVELIFE.ORG. Click on the NEPA map under Donations or call 1.800.GiveLife and make a local appointment.

Fibromyalgia support group meetings, second Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m., and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. All meetings at Lupus Foundation Office, 615 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. Info: 888.995.8787.

Amateur Softball Association Eastern National Qualifiers held at the Jessup Youth Sports Complex, 12-under May 1-2 and14 and under May 8, 9. Any team interested in playing cane-mail ave3024@aol.com or call 570.687.4735.

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: 570.587.3268 to arrange drop-off and pick-up.

Hatha Yoga, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. at Everything Natural, Clarks Summit. Performing the asanas (postures) reflect attitude, mindfulness, correct balance of action, strength and stamina, flexibility, alignment/form, and understanding of the mind (meditation). Props will be provided. Instructor: Nora Fox, RYT Cost: $12 per class.

Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority announces its inaugural “Views from the Valley” photo contest. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit images that help to tell the story of the Lackawanna Valley. Images must be captured between October 1, 2009, and May 31, 2010. The deadline for submission of photos to LHVA is June 1, 2010.

Hatha Yoga, Svaroopa Style, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Class includes guided relaxations, yoga breathing and poses. Registration required. To register, call 570.498.7885. Instructor: Barbara Cohen, RYT. Cost: $15 per class; $100 for 8 weeks

Free Music Classes at Gymboree, two weeks of free classes are being offered to all children 0 to 5 years old. Gymboree’s music program explores music through play, activity and song. Classes are offered for children 0 to 3 years accompanied by an adult. Parent Optional classes are offered for 3 to 5 year olds. Gymboree is located in the Abington Shopping Center, 1145 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. Info: 570.586.5880 or csummitpa@gymboreeclasses.com.

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, 570.963.6842.

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: 570.586.9684.

Johnson College Adjunct Training Program classes, held twice a week for six weeks, every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8:15 p.m. in the Woolworth Building Carpentry classroom. It is open to anyone with a minimum of an associate’s degree in a technical area and four years of on-the-job experience in the same technical area. Cost: $250, includes training materials. Info: Marie Allison at 570.702.8924 or mallison@johnson.edu.

Pilates Classes, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9 to 10:15 a.m., Waverly Comm CRB Room. Info: 570.587.1403

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, 570.344.3931.

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: 570.575.7853.

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.

Yoga 4 kids classes now being offered at La Palestra, a fitness studio in Jessup. The classes will run for 13 weeks and are divided into two sessions: 5 to 7 year olds from 1:15 to 2 p.m. and 8 to 11 year olds, 2:15 to 3 p.m. Cost: session is $78 and family discounts are also available.

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