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March 16, 2010

Community Reminders

Blanket Drive for the Homeless, through March 27. Organized by Eagle Scout Joe Festa, Troop 160 of Clarks Summit. Drop off new or clean, used blankets at Abington Community Library, Heritage Baptist Church, 513 Venard R. and Abington Heights High School, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on weekdays. Also at Scranton Cultural Center starting March 21 to 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Hope Church, Cee-Kay Complex in Moosic ( call ahead at 451-7460.) Info: 570.586.6497.

Clarks Summit Borough residents: Borough officials request residents take 10 minutes and complete the census. The community can benefit.

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.

Glenburn Sewing Club now accepting new members, open to ages 6-19, for all experience levels. Instructors are Hilda Lewis and Ann Northup. Info: 570.563.1369.

Free Radon test kits available through American Lung Association, apply online at www.lunginfo.com/freeradonkit. One kit per household, PA residents only.

Seniors may qualify for a power wheelchair at little or no cost, contact Miracle on Wheels at 1.800.400.4210.

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.

Pennies for Patients fundraiser to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, at Abington Heights High School until March 25. Drop-off containers available in the school cafeteria. Features competition between lunch mods- top fundraising mod will receive an ice cr�me Sunday party.

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.

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.

MetroAction Certified to Offer Professional Development Training for Area Child Care Providers, MetroAction, a non-profit community development organization, was recently certified by the PA Department of Public Welfare’s PA Keys to Professional Development program to help child care providers learn what it takes to be better business owners. MetroAction is currently offering scholarships to eligible child care providers to attend the Small Business Institute program for free.Info/registration: 570.341.0270 or www.MetroAction.org.

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.

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.

Keystone College Observatory hosting spring sessions, running Wednesdays and Fridays, March 17 through May 28. Large groups such as school classes, scouts, and community organizations interested in attending a session may contact Professor Thomas Cupillari at 570.945.8402.

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.

Free Tax Counseling for Seniors, The Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program (TCE) offers free tax information and preparation to people who are 6o years of age or older. By appointment only in Scranton on Mondays and Wednesdays at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Avenue. Friday appointments available at the North Pocono Senior Center in Daleville. Info/Appointments: Scranton, 570.347.5616. Daleville,570.842.6727.

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. Info: to register your child, call 687.3500 or email la_palestra@live.com.

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