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February 9

Daily Events

February 10: "VeraCITY," the 2010 Missions Conference, Feb. 10 to 12 at Baptist Bible College & Seminary, Clarks Summit. Theme is “Taking the Truth to the City.” Objective is to educate and equip students, faculty and staff for Christian leadership in urban settings. Info: 570.585.9602 or jjackson@bbc.edu.

Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 12 p.m. at Season’s Restaurant, Route 6, Tunkhannock. Maria Montenegro, SBDC Business Consultant, will serve as the guest speaker. Cost: free to chamber members, $10 for non-members. Reservations: 570.836.7755 e-mail maureen@wyccc.com.

February 11: Clarks Summit Festivalof Ice parade featuring pets from the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 7 p.m. in downtown Clarks Summit.

Book Sale, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pittston Memorial Library, Pittston. Hundreds of books, CDs, audio books, and DVDs will be available.

St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club Meeting, 2 p.m. at St. Rocco’s Church, Oak Street, Pittston. New members welcome. Open men and women 55 and older. Info: 570.654.2967 or 570.654.0046.

February 12: Valentine’s Dinner, 7 p.m. at Waverly Community Church, 101 Carbondale Road, Waverly. Cost: $10 per person. RSVP by February 5 by calling 570. 587.2280.

Cast visit from A&E series Paranormal State, 7 p.m. at Penn State Worthington Scranton, Multi-Purpose Building. Info/tickets: 570.963.2700

Fibromyalgia Support Group featuring speaker Adele Kellogg, reflexogolist, 12:30 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. Info: 570.558.2008.

February 13: Brain Bee Competition, 1:30 to 4 p.m. at The University of Scranton. Open to students in grades 9-12, sponsored by the Northeast PA Area Health Education Center and The University of Scranton’s Neuroscience Department. The first place winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to the University of Scranton, $400, a $25 Borders Gift Card and will be eligible to compete in the National Brain Bee. Second and third place winners will each receive $50 and a $25 Borders Gift Card. The competition is a live, question and answer academic competition. Students may now register and there is no cost. Info/Registration: www.nepaahec.org

Bake Sale to Benefit Haiti, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at New Laundry/Runway, Spruce Street, Scranton. All proceeds will go to Rev. Rick Frechette’s mission in Haiti. Sponsored by the Scranton Prep Cupcake Club. Info: Cupcakeclub2009@gmail.com

Valentine’s Day Open House/Workshop for Children, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Waverly Community House. $5 donation for supplies will be accepted. Info: 570.586.8191 ext. 5

Valentine’s Organ recital featuring Dr. Alain Truche, 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Pro Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre. Cost: free. Info: 570.346.4600.

Camp Kestrel Habitat Workshop, 9:30 a.m. in the Alliance Community Center, 360 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor. Cost: Free. Will include birdhouse building, a landfill site tour, wildlife presentations, a low-litter lunch and plenty of information about recycling, composting and conserving resources. Recommended for children 8 and older. Reservations required. Info/reservations: 570.562.1600 ext. 244 or e-mail jhambros@wm.com.

"Four Core Principles of Discipleship" Sermon Series. Runs through Feb 14. at Countryside Community Church. Sunday services are held at 14001 Church Hill Road, Clarks Summit. Info: 570.587.3206 or visit www.countryside-church.org.

February 14: Monthly Vesper Service, 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of Church and Chestnut Streets, Montrose. Presented in observance of African-American History month.

Spaghetti Dinner/Variety Show, 1:30 p.m. at Clifford Fire Hall, Rt. 106. Hosted by the Clifford Community Youth Group. For tickets, call Pastor Peg at 570.222.3331 or Robin Correll at 570.222.4344.

February 15: Wyoming Seminary Upper and Lower Schools February Visitation Day, 8 a.m. at the Lower School, and 8:30 a.m. at the Upper School. Info: Lower School Admission Office at 570.718.6610, Upper School Admission Office at 570.270.2160, or visit www.wyomingseminary.org.

Abington Heights Chorus Meatball and Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30 to 7p.m. at the Abington Heights High School Cafeteria. Cost: Adults $8, Students/Seniors/Active Military: $6.

Presidents Day Luncheon and Exhibit Opening, noon in the Foundation Room of the ColumnsMuseum, 608 Broad Street, Milford. Cost: $10 donation. Info/Reservations: 570.296.8126.

February 16: Ruth A. Gonzalez, Veterans Service Officer of the Veterans of the Vietnam War and the Veterans Coalition Visit, 9 a.m. to noon at the VFW Hall, 805 South Township Boulevard, Pittston. Appointments required. Info: 570.603.9740 or 1.800.VIETNAM.

MetroAction Business Basics Seminar, 1 to 3 p.m. at Honesdale National Bank, 724 Main St., Honesdale. Cost: free. Pre-registration is required. Info/Registration: 570.341.0270.

wHOLYfit meeting, 6 p.m. at Country Alliance Church, 14014 Orchard Drive, Newton. Continues each Tuesday for 12 weeks. Cost: $8 for participants guide. Info/registrations: 570.388.2577 or joyfuljjd@yahoo.com.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5 to 7p.m. at The Church of the Epiphany, Glenburn.No reservations required. Info/Directions: 570.563.1564 or www.epiphanyglenburn.com

Books Appetit, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Valley Community Library, Peckville. Featuring delicious regional food and dessert specialties, donated by area restaurants and bakers, gift baskets and raffles. Cost: $20 per person. Info/Tickets: 570.489.1765 ext. 0.

February 17: Homemade pirogie sale, noon to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield. Cost: $6 per dozen. Business establishment orders will be delivered on request. Business orders may be faxed to 570.876.2534. Info: 570.876.0730.

QuickBooks Basics workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carbondale Technology Transfer Center. Presented by The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center. Cost: $99 per person and includes a manual and lunch. Seating is limited and registration is required. Info/Registrations: 570.941.7588, e-mail SBDC@scranton.edu, or visit www.scrantonsbdc.com.

Fibromyalgia Suppor Group featuring speaker Adele Kellogg, reflexologist, 6 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. Info:570.558.2008.

February 18: Emergency Medical Technician Course, Emergency Medical Services of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Luzerne County Community College will be sponsoring an EMT Course, conducted at the Community Medical Center, Scranton beginning Thursday and held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 to 10 p.m. for approximately 16 weeks.

February 19: Fourth Annual Children’s Snowball Fundraiser, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. All proceeds benefit the Timmy’s Town Museum at The Mall at Steamtown. Cost: $25 tickets may be purchased at Timmy’s Town Center Museum at The Mall at Steamtown at 570.341.1511.

Blood drive in memory of Ryan Buffington-Smith, noon to 6 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church Hall. Info/Reservations: 1.800.GIVE.LIFE.

Marriage Built to Last Series, at 7 p.m. and every following Friday for six weeks at Waverly Community Church, 101 Carbondale Road, Waverly. Cost: Free. RSVP by calling 570.587.2280.

Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce annual fundraiser, 6 to 11 p.m. at Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, Route 6, Tunkhannock. In addition to horse racing and gaming, there will be New York Style food, desserts, silent as well as vocal auction items and a disc jockey. Persons must be 21 years of age or older. Come in black tie, blue jeans or horse racing attire. Reservations: 570.836.7755 or e-mail maureen@wyccc.com.

February 20: Scranton Chapter of Mended Hearts Annual Dinner Dance, 6:30 p.m. at The Parrish Center, 200 Reilly Street, Dunmore. Lear Von Koch, MD, Mercy Hospital cardiac surgeon, will be guest speaker. Cost: $20. Reservations required by Feb. 12. Info: 570.340.4842 or 570.344.7722.

Heavens Psychic Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Quality Inn, 888 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre. Featuring a variety of new age accessories and services. Cose: $6 cover. Info: 570.39.0535.

February 21: The Sjogren’s Syndrome Support Group, will meet the 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. The group will be discussing “Living with Sjogren’s Syndrome” at the February 21 meeting. Info: 1.888.995.8787.

"Flowers and Chocolate" Valentine-themed tea, 2 p.m. at The Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Cost: $20 donation. Proceeds will benefit The Scranton Club’s Restoration Fund. Info/Reservations: 570.344.8671.

All you can eat breakfast buffet, 8 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Fire Company, 321 Bedford Street. Cost: adults $7, Children $4

Haircuts for Haiti, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NOW Hair and Nail Salon, 231 Adams Ave., Scranton. Haircuts are $25 each, and basket raffles will be included. All proceeds go to benefit disaster relief in Haiti. Info: 570.961.8875.

SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy present Choholic Frolic, 5 (patron admission) and 6 p.m. (general admission) at the Scranton Cultural Center. Cost: $50 patron ticket, $26 general admission in advance, $30 general admission at the door. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets/Info: 570.346.6203 ext. 12 or www.scolaliteracy.org.

February 23: PA Tourism & Lodging Association fourth Annual Food & Beverage Conference, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Penn State Conference Center Hotel, State College. Info: visit www.patourism.org/fb or call the PA Tourism & Lodging Association at 717.232.8880.

February 24: Annual Day of Reflection sponsored by The Women’s Guild, Church of St. Gregory, 9 a.m. at St Gabriel’s Retreat Center, Clarks Summit. Program is conducted by Rev. Father Pio Mandato, a Franciscan missionary. Program concludes with Benediction at 3 p.m. Cost: $20, lunch included. Registration required by Feb. 22 at 570.586.9227 or 570.587.2491.

February 25: Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Boy Scout Troop 251, 5 to 7 p.m. Take-outs available.

Organic gardening seminar presented by the Abington Community Garden, 7 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Speaker is Donna Zagrapan, Penn State Master Gardener. Registration Required. Info/registration: 570.587.3440.

Care After Reproductive Loss Seminar, “How to be happy when time is tight,” 6 to 8 p.m. at The Commonwealth Medical College, Tobin Hall, 501 Madison Avenue, Scranton. Guest speaker is D.J. Palmiter Jr., Ph.D, Clinical Psychologist from Marywood University. Cost: free. RSVP by Feb. 23 appreciated. Info/Reservations: 570.504.9684.

February 26 : Family Fun Movie Night featuring “Alice in Wonderland”, 6:30 p.m. at the Waverly Community House. Cost: free. Info: 570.586.8191 ext. 5

“Enigma and Dilemma: Our Fraught Relationship with Afghanistan and Pakistan,” First in the Schemel Forum Luncheon Series at the University of Scranton. noon to 1:30 p.m. at The University of Scranton’s campus. Cost: $20 per luncheon per person, $30 per couple, $90 per series of five luncheons per person and $140 per series of four per couple. Admission is free for Schemel Forum Members. Reservations are required to attend. Info/Registrations: 570.941.7816 or fetskok2@scranton.edu.

Chinchilla Hose Company annual pizza sale, 2 to 7 p.m. at the Chinchilla Hose Company, Shady Lane Road, Fridays during Lent: Feb. 26, March 5, March 12, March 19. Red, white and white broccoli. Pizza and soda available. Orders can be placed on the day of the sale by calling 570.586.5726. Walk-in welcome. Proceeds benefit the needed equipment and operations of the Chinchilla Hose Company of South Abington Township.

Ethnic Food Sale sponsored by St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Noon to 5 p.m. on Fridays in Lent: Feb. 26, March 5, March 12, March 19. Pirogies, Halushki, Pagach, and Calm Chowder available. Delivery available upon request. Info/Orders: 570.876.1456.

February 27: Family Game Night, 6:30 p.m. at the Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Road. Bring your favorite game and snacks- drinks will be provided. Open to the entire family. Info: 570.587.2578.

Mad Hatter Tea Party, offered in partnership by the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple and the Everhart Museum. 1 p.m. at the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road in Waverly. Cost: $30 per person. Info: visit www.waverlycomm.org or call 570.586.8191, extension 5.

February 28: Lecture and Book signing of “A brief history of Scranton” 2:00 p.m. at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton. Presented by the Lackawanna Historical Society. Info: 570.344.38.

Mad Hatter Tea Party, 1 p.m. at the Waverly Community House. Featuring tea and sandwiches, an etiquette lesson, storytelling, and a make and take craft session. Cost: $30. Tickets available in advance at the Comm. Office, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours. $5 discount if presenting a ticket stub from the “Max & Ruby” show at the Scranton Cultural center on February 13. Info: 570.586.8191 ext. 5 or www.waverlycomm.org.

March 1: St. David’s Day Dinner, to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, River Street, Carbondale. Cost: $ 25. Info/Tickets: 570.689.9927 or 570.282.4234.

March 3: “The Effects of Steroid Use” presentation by Dr. P. Christopher Metzger, 7 p.m. at Penn State Worthington Scranton, multi-purpose building. Cost: Free. Reservations suggested. Info/Reservations: 570.963.2690.

March 5: World Day of Prayer for 2010, 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Clarks Summit.

World Day of Prayer for 2010, 1:30 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Madison Avenue and Oilive Street, Scranton.

March 6: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter volunteer meeting, 11 a.m. at Lackawanna College, admissions department conference room.

Night at the Races, 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace School. Info: 570.586.1741, 570.586.2048, or 570.586.8061.

March 9: Business LINK Seminar: Get InFUSED with Fusion Marketing presented by MetroAction, 8:30 to 10 a.m at MetroAction, 22 Mulberry Street, Scranton. Cost: $30. Participants are encouraged to bring brochures and/or business cards to share with other participants. Info/Registration: 570.341.0270 or www.MetroAction.org.

March 11: The Chiropractor’s Role in Treating Autoimmune Illness, 6 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Resource Center for AutoimmuneDiseases, 615 Jefferson Ave. Scranton. Info: 1.888.995.8787

Book Discussion, 7 p.m. at the Albright Memorial Library, Scranton. Robert Troy, formerly of Scranton, discusses his fictional thriller Denial of Sunlight. Reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.348.3000.

Manhattan Clam Chowder and Bread Sale, 2 to 5 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church Hall, Old Forge. Cost: $6 per quart and $5 per loaf. Orders due Friday, March. 5. Orders may be picked up from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 in the church hall. Info:570.457.9280 or 570.457.2875.

March 13 : Behavioral seminar for pets, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bunker Hill Veterinary Hospital, Factoryville. Admission is a donation to benefit the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.

March 14: Ukrainian Cultural Exhibit and Craft Sale, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton. Lunch will be available including Ukrainian ethnic foods and baked goods. Interested crafters/vendors: $15 per 8 foot table. Info: 570.759.2824 or nacofluc@hotmail.com.

March 18: Companion Planning Seminar presented by the Abington Community Garden, 7 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Speaker is Donna Zagrapan, Penn State Master Gardener. Registration Required. Info/registration: 570.587.3440.

Overcoming Obstacles Creatively, 11 a.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Resource Center for Autoimmune Diseases, 615 Jefferson Ave. Scranton. Info: 1.888.995.8787

March 19: Bringing the World to Northeast PA- Trade Routes to Export Assistance, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre. Meet with Pennsylvania trade representatives from 14 overseas regions. Cost: Free, but registration required. Registrations: fax to 570. 654.5137 or visit www.neap-alliance.org.

March 20: American Lung Association 2nd annual Fight for Air Climb, 2 p.m. at the Mohegan Sun Arena (formerly the Wachovia Arena) in Wilkes-Barre. Cost: $25 fee. All participants must register and raise a minimum of $100 on or by March 20, to be eligible to climb. Info: 570.823.2212.

March 21: All you can eat breakfast buffet, 8 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Fire Company, 321 Bedford Street. Cost: adults $7, Children $4.

Opening public reception for traveling exhibit Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America, 2:30 p.m. at the Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Scranton. Exhibit continues through April 16 during library hours.

March 25: What is a Gluten Free Diet?, 6 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Resource Center for Autoimmune Diseases, 615 Jefferson Ave. Scranton. Info: 1.888.995.8787

March 26: Social Media: Become an Expert presented by MetroAction, 9 a.m. to noon at McCann School of Business, Dickson City. Guest Speaker is Jack Reager, President of Blackout Design. Cost: $50 per person. Registration required. Info/Registration: 570.341.0270 or www.MetroAction.org.

March 27: Pet photos with the Easter Bunny, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus, 1510 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Scranton.

Lake Lehman Band Spring Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake-Lehman Jr. /Sr. High School, Old Route 115, Lehman. Free Admission. Featuring over 100 vendors. Proceeds Benefit all Lake Lehman Jr/Sr High School Band / Music Students. Info: 570.574.6325.

Lackawanna County German-American Society, Inc. annual Winterfest, 4:30 p.m. at Genetti Manor, 1505 N. Main Ave. Dickson City. Buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m., Josef Kroboth and Band 7 to 10 p.m. Info: RSVP by March 20 to 570.346.9278 or 570.842.4268.

Conservation Banquet for Lackawanna Valley and Endless Mountains Chapters of Trout Unlimited, 6 to 10 p.m. at Amadeo’s Restaurant, 4001 Birney Ave. Moosic. Cost: $30. Auctions and raffles. Proceeds benefit River and Stream conservation projects and Youth Education. Info:570.562.3383 or chaps2000@comcast.net. March 30: Book Discussion, 7 p.m. at the Albright Memorial Library, Scranton. Topic, Julie’s Powell’s book “Julie and Julia” in anticipation of the author’s Scranton visit on April 13. Registration required. Info/Reservations: 570.348.3000.

April 10: Night at the Races sponsored by Leadership Lackawanna, 7 to 11 p.m. at Lackawanna College. Featuring live races via video, cash bar, 50/50 and basket raffles, instant bingo, and more. Cost: $10 per ticket. Also featuring business opportunities to sponsor races and horses.

May 8: New Age Craft/Holistic Faire with Strolling Belly Dancers at Goddess Creations. Vendor/Crafter fees will be $50 a table and Reader fees $70. Currently seeking vendors/crafters, musicians, holistic practitioners and readers. Info: 570.575.8649.

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