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November 3

DAILY EVENTS

Daily Events

DAILY EVENTS

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.

Holiday Mail for Heroes, between Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, the public is invited to send a “touch of home” through holiday cards that contain messages of cheer and appreciation. The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes will then screen cards for hazardous materials, sort and package the cards and deliver them to military bases and hospitals, veterans’ hospitals and other locations during the holidays. Pitney Bowes is providing all screening, packaging and shipping at no charge.Holiday cards should be addressed and sent to: Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capitol Heights, MD20791-5456. Please be sure to affix adequate postage.

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

Scranton area lupus support group meeting: 3rd Monday of each month at 7:15 pm at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Info:1.888.995.8787

November 4: Clinton Township and Factoryville Borough Joint Municipal Park and Recreation Board meeting, 7 p.m. at College Avenue in the Factoryville Public library located in the back of the borough hall building. Discussion on Penn vest grant and construction start date on turf parking lot and new trees in park. Info: 945.7484.

Mid-Atlantic Angel Group Meeting at the Scranton Chamber of Commerce. An early stage investment fund in which local economic development organizations invest. Interested investors should contact the NEPA Venture Partnership at info@nepaventurepartnership.com. Seating limited.

November 5: Holistic Moms Network Open House, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Building, 1118 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. The Holistic Moms Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting moms with an interest in holistic health and green living. Info: 570.287.4765 or email hmnwyomingvalley@hotmail.com.

“Ben Franklin Venture Idol” at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center in downtown Scranton. Day long event illustrates ways in which entrepreneurs seek and obtain seed capital from venture capitalists. It will include a venture capital version of speed dating followed by a luncheon with a keynote address given by Jack Tighe, CEO and founder of TMG Health. Visit www.nep.benfranklin.org for more information.

SAPA Committee Public Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Clarks Green Borough Building. The SAPA Committee will hold another meeting to continue considering the public comments that were made during the comment period (July 16 thru Oct. 7). This is a continuance from our Oct. 29 meeting.

Visual merchandising seminar, 8 a.m., 149 Spruce Street, Scranton, coordinated by Main Street Scranton, a project of Scranton Tomorrow and Elm Street Scranton. Geoff Brace, eastern regional manager for Pennsylvania Downtown Center will conduct the program. Cost: Free. Continental breakfast 8 to 8:30 a.m., the program 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by a hands on session to be held at Duffy Accessories, 218 Linden Street from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Info: Registration required, contact Lisa Sauder, main street manager, Scranton Tomorrow at 570.963.7576 or via email at lisa@scrantontomorrow.org.

November 6: African Children’s Choir will be perform a free community concert in Scranton at 7 p.m., at Hickory Street United Presbyterian Church, 435 Hickory Street, Scranton. For the past 25 years, the African Children’s Choir has entertained millions, raising awareness of the plight of Africa’s most vulnerable, but also showing the beauty, dignity and potential of each African child. Choir currently cares for over 7,000 children in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria and Ghana. Cost: Free, a free-will offering will be collected to support the Choir’s education, care and relief programs in Africa. Info: www.africanchildrenschoir.com, or call toll-free: 1.877.532.8651.

Pierogie sale, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, corners of Church and Winter Streets, Old Forge. Deadline for orders is Nov. 6. Cost: $5 dozen. Pick up orders on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 5. Info: Place orders by calling Al at 562-3965; Mary at 586-2632; Sandra at 457-9280 or Church Hall at 457-2875 (leave message).

Factoryville Shade Tree Commission Meeting, 2 p.m. at 161 College Avenue, Factoryville Borough Bldg. Public welcome. Discussion on organizing fall tree planting that will take place in November. Info: 945.1014.

Human Rights Day Celebration with Church Women United of Lackawanna County, noon at Myrtle Street United Methodist Church, Scranton. Cost: Soup and sandwich lunch with a free will offering.Info/Reservations:570.562.3535.

Salute to America’s Veterans, through Nov. 8 at Mount Airy Casino Resort. In conjunction with Rolling Thunder and the American Legion, Mount Airy is teaming up to raise $10,000 in tribute to America’s veterans. Saturday and Sunday will feature displays of a range of military equipment. Part of proceeds from two concerts by Aaron Tippin at 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday will benefit veteran’s charities. Info: 1.877.682.4791 or visit mountairycasino.com.

Low Vision Expo, 1 to 5 p.m. at The Chateau Resort and Conference Center, Tannersville. A panel of experts including doctor’s specializing in Low Vision devices and treatments. Question and answer session. Several low vision related items will be for sale and free vision screenings will be available.Info:570. 421.4118 and select option 2

Red Mass, 12:10 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton. Cardinal Justin Rigali of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be the principle celebrant.

Beginning Experience Weekend, through Nov. 8 at Fatima Renewal Center, Dalton. For divorced, widowed, or separated persons, this weekend offers a chance for healing in a caring atmosphere. Info/registrations: 570.629.0651 or 570.587.2851.

November 7: Kids Klothes Line clothing drive sponsored by The Dickson City Primitive Methodist Church, collecting outdoor winter wear for all ages and sizes. Donations can be dropped off at the DCPM at through the end of October on Sundays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. or at 534 Pear Street in Scranton. Info: 570.657.0264

Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Lecture, 5 p.m. at The University of Scranton’s Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Alpha Sigma Nu is the National Jesuit Honor Society with chapters at The University of Scranton and other Jesuit campuses. Cost: Free. Human trafficking will be the subject of the lecture, while the featured speaker will be Sr. Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., president of Marywood University. Info: 570.941.4000

The Scranton Chapter of Mended Hearts Inc. Ecumenical Prayer Gathering, 1:30 p.m. in the McGowan Conference Center on the second floor of Mercy Hospital. Refreshments will be available for Mended Heart members and the family and friends of Mended Heart members wishing to honor the memory of deceased relative or friend. Info: Contact the Mended Hearts office at 340-4842.

Spaghetti Dinner to benefit CCD Class at Our Lady of the Abingtons Church, Dalton. Take outs available starting at 3 p.m., dine-in available from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost: Adults $8; Children under10, $4.Tickets at the door. Info: 570. 563.1622.

Great Indoor Yard Sale for the Griffin Pond Shelter hosted by Sara Gronsky and Lara Soronkanich, seniors at Abington Heights High School at the Clarks Summit Methodist Church from 9 to 2 p.m. Cost: Tables cost $25. Also, refreshments will be sold. Info: Anyone with barely used items who like to sell them at a table, contact Sara at 905.7071 or Lara at 430.3340. Monies raised will be used to buy food and care for the animals at the shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road.

Trinity Baptist Church Annual Fall Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 1546 Monsey Avenue, Scranton.

Boy Scout Troop 518 spaghetti dinner, serving 6 to 8 p.m., Nativity BVM Church, 99 East Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, Father Nallin Hall. Cost: complete dinners, adults, $6; children (5 and under), free. Takeouts available starting at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 518.

Abington Heights Education Association Harvest Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Abington Heights High School.Proceeds from this event benefits an Abington Heights Senior Scholarship Fund.

Annual pasta dinner for the Robert Dale Choir, 5:30 at 7:30 p.m. at St Luke’s Episcopal Church, Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. Cost: Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance from chorus members or at the door. Info: 570.586.3921.

Annual Pasta Dinner at the Clarks Green Assembly of God, 204 S. Abington Road, Clarks Green. The dinner features pasta, meatballs, bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Take-outs will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. and dining service is from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and are available at the door. All proceeds benefit the Abington Christian Academy Parent-Teacher Fellowship. Info: 570. 586.5270.

Volunteer Meeting for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 11 a.m. at Lackawanna College, Scranton.

5th Anniversary Open House at Beads and Crystals, Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. Cost: Free basic classes both Nov. 7 and 8, including a bead exchange Sunday afternoon.

November 8: Annual Holiday Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carbondale Area YMCA. Vendors can reserve a 9 foot by 6 foot space for $25. All proceeds will benefit children’s programming at the YMCA. Info: 570.282.2739

Books, Wine, and all that Jazz, 5 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Come sample wine and horsd’oeuvres, while enjoying the music of the Abington Heights Student Jazz Group. Hosted by the Friends of the Abington Community Library. Pre-registration:570.587.3440.

Lackawanna Historical Society presents Pennsylvania Gravity Railroad presented by Sal Mecca and Victor J. Capooci, at 2 p.m. at the Historical Society’s headquarters the Catlin House, located at 232 Monroe Ave. Scranton.

Series during Fellowship Study Hour at Country Alliance Church, discussing a series by Chip Ingram, “The Invisible War: What Every Believer Needs to Know About Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare” each Sunday after Worship at 11:15 a.m. Continuing for eight weeks. Cost: Free. Community invited.

The Healthy Humorist plans a house call to Wilkes-Barre, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Brad Nieder, M.D., is nationally known as the Healthy Humorist, with a unique blend of healthcare comedy and wellness advice. Join Geisinger and Dr. Nieder for an afternoon of screenings, light refreshments and a presentation. Info: Registration required, online at www.geisinger.org/humor or call 1-800-275-6401 and say “CareLink.”

November 9 : OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training at Johnson College, 6 to 9:45 p.m., continuing Nov. 10 and 12. Upon completion of the 10-hour training, all attendees will receive an official OSHA General Industry Outreach Course Completion Card. These sessions are being offered at a onetime only special “Pre-Holiday” reduced pricing. The fee is $200 per person or $175 for Johnson College Alumni. Info/Registration: 570.702.8979 or shenkin@johnson.edu.

November 10: Bus trip to QVC Studios and King of Prussia Mall run by Abington Senior Center. Cost: $30 for members, $34 for non-members. Info: 570.586.8996

Get Connected – Scranton at Johnson College, 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the College’s Moffat Building Cafeteria at 3427 North Main Avenue, Scranton.Johnson College’s “Get Connected” events allow alumni living in the same area to come together in order to network and celebrate the impact Johnson College has had on their lives. The “Get Connected – Scranton” event also offers alumni a chance to catch up with current and former faculty members and staff. Info/registration: 570.702.8909 or tlpease@johnson.edu.

Johnson College offering State Inspection Classes, continue Nov. 12, 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Johnson College’s Automotive Center at 3427 North Main Ave, Scranton. In addition to the classroom hours, requirements also include a two-hour tactile test to be scheduled with the instructor before receiving certification from PennDOT. Cost: $160 plus $6 for the course manual. Additional $40 each for motorcycle certification and certification for heavy trucks and buses. Registration is limited to 25 students. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid operator’s license for each class of vehicle for which they seek certification. Info: 570.702.8979 or email shenkin@johnson.edu to register.

November 11: Overview of Rheumatic Diseases, 6 p.m. at the John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St. Wilkes-Barre. Sponsored by Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Resource Center for Autoimmune Diseases. For more information call 1-888-995-8787 or visit www.lupuspa.org.

Waverly Woman’s Club November Luncheon, 12:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Waverly Community Center. Barbara Smith will introduce the guest speaker for the month- Dr. Joseph Kelly of St. Frances of Assisi Kitchen in Scranton. The luncheon will be preceded by a board meeting at 11 a.m.

How to Make a Giving Tree Centerpiece, 1 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Resource Center for Autoimmune Diseases, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children. Materials are included with prices.

Ladies Happy Hour, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hub Lounge at The Clarion, Scranton. Cost: $10. Info/Pre Registration Call:1.877.204.8230 or 570.650.8585 or visit www.womensprosperitynetwork.com/NEPA

November 12: The Abington Heights Civic League, Inc. presents its Fifth Annual Comedy Night starring Tom Yurasits at The Ramada in Clarks Summit. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $35. Dinner includes homemade desserts. Cash bar and a basket raffle. Advance ticket purchase is required. Info: call Ronda at 570. 650. 4577.

November 13: Timmy’s Town Center Museum opening, at The Mall At Steamtown with an open house from 5 to 9 p.m., coinciding with Santa’s arrival at the mall. Cost: Admission to the museum is free that evening. TTC is in memory of Timmy Kelly, the son of Timothy Kelly, Esq. and Lexie McFarland Kelly, TTC’s board president and co-founder along with her husband. Timmy’s Town Center is modeled after the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia, a favorite place and refuge for Timmy Kelly while he was undergoing chemotherapy treatments in Philadelphia. The museum will open its doors on Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, noon to 4 p.m. with a literacy based treasure hunt on both days. Timmy’s Town Center will be open on weekends during those hours and by appointment during the week in order to accommodate school field trips and special events. Info: 585-2931.

Christmas Bazaar at St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, running Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of vendors will be on hand, in addition to a variety of ethic foods. Info: 570.876.0730 or 570.254.6882.

Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania meeting, 7:30pm at Marywood University, Shields Center for Visual Arts Room 225. The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of handwriting (IAMPETH) conference was held in July in Nashville. A guild member who attended will discuss details and samples of work from the conference as well as useful information about pointed pen writing.Refreshments served. Free and open to the public.Info:570.542.5416

Pasta Dinner at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Avenue, Scranton. Take-outs will be available from 4:30-6:00 PM, and seating from 5:00-7:00 PM. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 10 & under, and can be purchased at the church office by calling 570.346.6400. Cost includes pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, and dessert. Proceeds benefit the Infant Care Program, a non-profit daycare center serving the needs of infants and toddlers 0-5 years of age, and a proud member of Keystone Stars

November 14 : Boy Scout Troop 160 French Toast All You Can Eat Breakfast, 7 to 11a.m. at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church on the Morgan Hwy. Menu: French toast, ham, bacon, scrambled eggs, coffee, tea and juice. Cost: $7, adults and $3, children 12 and under. Tickets are available at the door or from any Troop 160 scout. Served buffet style.

Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award presentation at 5 p.m. at the University of Scranton. The award ceremony will be held in the fourth-floor ballroom of the Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center. The reception begins at 5 p.m. with the award dinner at 6:30 p.m. Info: Reservations are required to attend and can be made by visiting www.scranton.edu/authaward, or contact Kym Fetsko at The University of Scranton at 570. 941.7816 or fetskok2@scranton.edu.

Designer’s Weekend at Beads and Crystals, Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. 20 bead designers will diplay their work for sale and inspiration. Continues Nov. 15.

Annual Fall Bazaar, 9 a.m. to noon at First United Methodist Church, 20 North Church Street, Carbondale. Homemade baked goods, as well as craft items, will be available for purchase. Refreshments available.

Friendly’s family and fun night to benefit Scranton Rescue Mission Ladies Auxiliary from 5 to 8 p.m., Friendly’s Restaurant in Dunmore. Info: 570.270.6677

Annual Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon at the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church.10 am to 3 pm at the corner of Church and Warren Streets in Tunkhannock.

Heaven Psychic Fair 2009, Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Quality Inn, 888 Kidder Street in Wilkes -Barre. Cost: $6. Info: 570.239.0535

Rocky Glen Park Documentary Film Showing, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, Scranton. Lunch will begin at noon, a reservation is required and a fee is charged. Info: call the museum at 570.963.4804 by Thursday, Nov. 12.

Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania workshop on broad pen drawings, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Marywood University, Shields Center for Visual Arts Room 225. You will improve your ability to manipulate the broad-edge tool and find your overall calligraphy skills benefit as a result. You’ll begin with basic calligraphy strokes and then learn pen manipulation and basic line drawing techniques to create images of flowers, animals. etc. Info/details:570.542.5416 for details and items needed. $30 for Guild members $37 for non-members. Reservations required by November 8th.

November 15 : Surviving the Holidays After Loss, 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Snows Church Gathering Room. For those who have lost a loved one and find the holiday season difficult to bear, bereavement counselor Nancy Menapace will give a presentation to help grieving individuals cope as the holiday season approaches. Info: 570.586.1741.

Stormwater Management Presentation, 2:30 p.m. at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, Taylor. Presented by the Lackawanna Audubon Society, the program is free and open to the public. Info:570.586.5156.

November 17: Adult Learner Night at Misericordia University, 5-7 p.m. in the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library. Info: 570.674.6451.

Countryside Community Church Friendly’sFundraiser Night, 5 to 8 p.m at Friendly’s, Clarks Summit. Thechurchwill have opportunity to earn up to 20% of the proceeds at Friendly’s during these hours. This includes sit down, take outs andice cream cakes/pies, etc. Facepainting will be offered by Dave Smith.Info: 570.587.3206or www.countryside-church.org.

Memory Screenings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakwood Terrace, 400 Gleason Road, Moosic. Free and confidential, screenings are provided by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America on National Memory Screening Day. Reservations required- call Sylvia at 570.451.3171 ext. 116 for your place.

November 20: Men Who Walk With The Saints- a weekend retreat for men, will be offered by St. Gabriel’s Passionist Retreat Center, 631 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit. This men’s retreat begins on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Departure is after the Noon Meal on Sunday, Nov. 22. Passionist Father Cassian J. Yuhaus of Saint Ann’s Basilica, Scranton, will direct the retreat, which will consist of conferences on the spiritual life, time for personal reflection, prayer, opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Liturgy. Meals are included. Info/Registrations: 570.586.4957 or email kporter@epix.net.

Free Family Movie Night at Countryside Community Church,14001 Church Hill Road. Info: 570.587.3206 or www.countryside-church.org.

November 21: 26th Annual Artisan’s Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Waverly Community House, 1115 No., Abington Road, Waverly. Artisan craftsmanship presented and vendors. Luncheon and desserts available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $5 at the door. Info: 570.586.8191 ext. 2. New vendors and luncheon available.

Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk , 9:30 a.m. at Keystone College, Race begins at 10 a.m., registration at 9:30 at the Gambal Athletic Center on the Keystone Campus. Registration is free for Keystone students, $10 for community members. All participants will receive a T-shirt from the event. Info/Registration: 570.945.8526 or visit www.gokcgiants.com.

Artisans’ marketplace, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Waverly Community House. Continues Sunday, Nov. 22, 11 to 4 p.m. Cost: $5.

First annual “Holiday Lights,” holiday tree lighting and reception event, 7 p.m, in the Community Medical Center Main Lobby. For a donation of $100, $50, $25 or $10, you can sponsor a light on the CMC Holiday Tree, (located in the front of the hospital), in honor or memory of a loved one, family member or special intention. Donors at the $100 plus level will receive a collectable Ne’ Qwa Art glass hand- painted ornament. A card to notify a family member or friend about your donation will be mailed, if desired. To be included prior to the tree lighting, make your donation before Nov. 18. Info: CMC Fund Development Office at 570.969.7163.

Fall/Holiday Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Lehman High School, Old Route 115, Lehman. Featuring over 100 vendors with a variety of crafts and gifts, Chinese auction, bake sale, and more. Free admission. All proceeds benefit Lake Lehman band/music students. Info: 570.574.6325.

Fernwood Caring for Kids Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. at the Fernwood Event Center. The day includes the craft bazaar, a free Create-An-Ornament children’s activity, a raffle of handmade items and an opportunity to have your photo taken with Santa for a $5 donation. Cost: Free; craft vendor fee, $30 donation. Info: 570-588-6661 x2387 or caring4kids.fpsd@gmail.com.

November 22: The Holiday House Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Waverly Community House, 1115 No., Abington Road, Waverly. Cost: $20 per person. Tickets available in advance or in the Main Lobby of the Comm during the Artisans’ Market. Info: 570.586.8191 ext. 2. November 27: Holiday Express Train Excursions, 11 a.m. at the Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. Also running November 28 and December 5, visitors will ride along on a Christmas-themed excursion to Moscow. Write a “Dear Santa” letter and bring it along on our trip to meet Santa. Cost: $16 for ages 17 and over, 4 for children ages 1-16. Children 12 months and younger require a special “no charge” ticket. Info/Reservations; 570.340.5204

Abington Business and Professional Association,“Home for the Holidays” Open House, through Sunday, Nov. 29, Festivities will include a day of fun in downtown. Santa will be visiting downtown and posing for “take your own” photos in different locations throughout the day.

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Vendor Fair, 2 to 6 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, Downtown Scranton. Outside vendors welcome. Info: 570.862.2849 or chefpatti@verizon.net.

November 28: Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Aux. 25th Annual Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dalton Fire Company, downtown Dalton. Cost: Free admission, free parking, crafts, raffles, bake sale and food. Info: 570.563.3298 or 570.563.2167.

Customer Appreciation Weekendat Beads and Crystals, Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. Continues Nov. 29.

November 29: Reiki I Class, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Goddess Creations, 214 Depot Street, Clarks Summit. Learn the art of healing through unlimited universal energy. Class will cover the history of Reiki, how Reiki works, the benefits of Reiki, healing hand positions and attunements. Cost: One day class is $95 including water, snacks and materials. Also offered Dec. 13. (same class) Info/Reservations: goddessshoppe@hotmail.com or 570.575.8649.

December 4: Sustainer’s Holiday Dance, 6:30 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center.

December 5: Yule Holistic New Age Craft Fair at The Scranton Club on North Washington Avenue, Scranton. Admission: $3 at door-free with college I.D. Food will be available for purchase. Currently seeking crafters, readers and holistic practitioners interested in vending. Table fee: readers, $90 and $60, crafters and holistic practitioners. Info: 570.575.8649

December 11: Wreathmaking Classes, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waverly Community House, Scout Room.

December 12: Breakfast with Santa , 11 a.m. at the Waverly Community House Auditorium.

Charlie Brown Jazz with Eric Mintel Quartet, 7 p.m. at the Waverly Community House Auditorium.

December 13: German Christmas Celebration, 2:00 p.m. at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, Scranton. A 90 minute program will offer participants the opportunity to see a toy demonstration, enjoy holiday music activities, hear German folk-lore, take a photo with St. Nicholas & Ruprecht, sample holiday treats, and more. All ages are welcome. Space is limited and reservation is required by Friday, December 11, 2009. A $7.00 fee per person includes the program and admission to the exhibit, Anthracite People.