Daily Events

March 17: Animal First Aid, 6:30 p.m. at the Taylor Community Library, 710 S. Main Street. Sponsored by the Friends of the Taylor Library. Cost: Free. Includes a basket raffle. Reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.562.1234.

Reflexology & Massage for Fibromyalgia Patients, 6 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. Info: 1.888.995.8787.

Constituent Outreach Session with State Representative Kevin Murphy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Taylor Borough Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor. Info: 570.342.4348.

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.

Iowa’s Cono Christian Choir to Offer Free Performance, 7 p.m. at Back Mountain Harvest Assembly (BMHA), 340 Carverton Road, Trucksville. Cost: Free.

Daffodil Days, on sale near the Post Office Lobby at the Waverly Community House through March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and March 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $10 bunch of 10. Info: Advance orders, Marge Black, 570.586.8654.

Lackawanna County Senior Networking Alliance annual Social Workers Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Abington Manor Rehab & Nursing Center, Clarks Summit. Mary Scialla, director of pastoral care at Community Medical Center, will be the speaker. CEU credits will be offered at the event. Info: 570.585.4913.

St. Josephs Senior Social Club March meeting, 2 p.m. at St. Rocco’s Church Hall, Oak Street, Pittston. Info: 570.654.2967 or 570.654.0046.

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.

United States Naval Academy Information Night, 7 p.m. at Scranton Preparatory School, Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. Info: 570.735.4618 after 5 p.m.

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.

Pierogie Sale sponsored by St. Michael’s Church, Orders due Friday, March 19. Orders may be picked up from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23 in the church hall, Church and Winter Streets, Old Forge. Info/Orders:570.562.3965, 570.586.2632, or 570.457.9280.

Pocono Mountain Bible Conference Winter Youth Retreat, at PMBC on Clifton Beach Rd., Clifton. Check in Friday 8 p.m. and check out Sunday 1 p.m. Cost: $80 due upon registration. Youth ages 13-18 welcome. Info/registration: 570.239.3939 or www.camppmbc.com.

Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Marywood University, Shields Center for Visual Arts Room 225. Refreshments served. Free and open to the public. Info: 570.542.5416.

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.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, Friends of NRA annual fund raising banquet, 5 p.m. at Genetti Manor, Main Avenue, Dickson City. Featuring buffet dinner, open bar, and numerous raffles and contests. Cost: $40 each, $75 for couples, $25 for young adults (under 21). Reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.587.2662 or dbcmoz@epix.net.

Keystone College Alumni Pancake Breakfast, 10:30 a.m. at the Hibbard Campus Center, Keystone College. Also includes a tour of the “Sugar Shack” maple syrup-making operation. Cost: $10, tickets required in advance. Info/Tickets: 570.945.8162.

A 3-on-3 basketball tournament to benefit Trio for Hawaii at Tunkhannock High School March 20. Registrations: March 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Tunkhannock high School main lobby. Up to four players per team allowed- 32 teams accepted to play. Cost: $80 per team. First prize is $300, other cash prizes for second and third place. Info: 570.899.3742, 570.499.1707 or 570.690.5647.

Free viewing of the film “Under our Skin,” 2 to 4 p.m. at the PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Route 6, Hawley. A look at the science and politics of Lyme disease, but also the personal stories of those whose lives have been affected. Doors open 1:30 p.m. Info: 570.689.9494 or570.253.7076, info@lacawac.org, or visit Lacawac.org

NEPA Independent Arts Bazaar, noon to 5 p.m. at Eleanor Rigby’s, 603 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Jermyn. Vendors wanted. Cost is $25 for a 6 to 8 foot space. Bring your own tables, displays. Reservations for vendors required by March 12. Info/Reservations: ohsweetjosephine@gmail.com.

March 21: All you can eat breakfast buffet, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Fire Company, 321 Bedford Street. Cost: Adults $7, Children $4.

Scranton Coin Club annual coin show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph’s Seminary, 1880 Highway 315, Pittston. Continues Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: free; hourly door prizes will be awarded.

"Invasive Plants in Your Backyard" by Gerry and Len Janus, 2:30 p.m. at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, Scranton. Sponsored by the Lackawanna Audubon Society. Cost: free. Info: 570.586.5156.

“Saving Grace” Fundraiser to Benefit Grace King, 1 to 7 p.m. at The Banshee, Penn Avenue, Scranton. Cost: $10 including live bands and food.

Sjogren’s support group meeting, 2 p.m. at Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. Topic of meeting is “Easing Eyestrain.” Info: 1.888.995.8787.

23rd Annual Gourmet Gala with a “South of the Border” theme to benefit Friends of the Ronald McDonald House, 5 to 8 p.m. at Genetic Manor, Dickson City. Cost: $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Info/Tickets: 570.969.8998.

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.

Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Pocono Northeast Branch 25th Anniversary Luncheon, 1 p.m. at the Tribeca Banquet Centre, Pittston. Cost: $25. Reservations required by March 12. Info/Reservations: 1.888.99LUPUS.

March 22: Sarcoidosis Support Group Meeting, 2 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. Info: 570.558.2008.

Why Use Social Media Dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Genetti Hotel & Conference Center, 77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre. Presented by Ad Council of NEPA. Cost: $35 for Members, $40 for Non-Members, $20 for Students. Reservations required by March 17. Info/Reservations: Eric.Lansberry@starwoodhotels.com

2nd Annual Park Information Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, Lackawanna State Park. Info: 570.945.3239.

March 23: Greater Scranton Roaring Ramblers Toastmasters Meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Allied Services Community Room, Moffatt Drive off Morgan Highway, Scranton. Info: 570.222.5405, 570.587.0232, or www.scrantontoastmasers.org.

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center nursing job fair, 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the Kistler Learning Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Emergency and intensive care positions will be available, in addition to other nursing opportunities. Info:570.808.7885 or www.geisinger.org/careers.

Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library monthly meeting, 7 p.m.at the library, Broad Street, Pittston. New members welcome.

Social Media and your Small Business Seminar, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $10 per person. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Info/Registration: 570.282.1690.

March 24: Constituent Outreach Session with State Representative Kevin Murphy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Taylor Borough Building, 122 Union Street, Taylor. Info: 570.342.4348.

“Gluten Intolerance” Presentation in Mercy Hospital’s McGowan Conference Center. Two sessions will take place; one from 3 to 4 p.m. and another from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 570.348.7497.

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.

Alzheimer’s Presentation, 7 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Featured presenter is Susan Scanland, board-certified gerontological nurse practitioner. Reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.587.3440.

7th annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day, a dress down day in memory of Helen Phillips to raise awareness about colorectal cancer. Dress C.A.S.U.A.L. as determined by your workplace. Cost: C.A.S.U.A.L. Day T-shirts are available for $15 and C.A.S.U.A.L. Day pins are available for $5. All proceeds from C.A.S.U.A.L. Day support efforts by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to raise awareness about colorectal cancer risk factors and the importance of screening. Info: 1.800.424.6724 or visit www.cancernepa.org.

The Attic Shop Half-Price Rom Special Opening, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly. Info: 570.586.5991.

C.A.S.U.A.L. Day Kickoff Event, 9 a.m. at NEPA Imaging Center, 2601 Stafford Avenue, Scranton. Presented by Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Info: 570.941.7984.

Wyoming Seminary Early Childhood Open House, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Wyoming Seminary Forty Fort campus, 1560 Wyoming Avenue. Tour preschool, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms and speak with the dean of the Primary Division, teachers and admission staff about Sem’s early childhood program. Info: 570.718.6610 or hsims@wyomingseminary.org.

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.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by the Keystone Players,, Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at the Theatre at Brooks, Keystone College, LaPlume.

University of Scranton preview day for accepted students, 9 a.m. at The University of Scranton. Continues March 27. Info/registration: 570.941.7509.

Homemade Pirogie Sale, 12 to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Russian Orthadox Church, Hill Street, Mayfield. Info/Orders: 570.876.0730 or fax to 570.876.2534.

March 27: Woodcock Watch at Lacawac Sanctuary, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Cost: $5, $3 for members, children 12 and under free. Limited to 15 people- reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.689.9494 or info@lacawac.org

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 benefits all Lake Lehman Jr./Sr. High School Band / Music Students. Info: 570.574.6325.

Crop Circle monthly scrapbooking crop meet, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Country Alliance Church, Orchard Drive, Newton- Ransom. Featuring food, drinks, and representatives from Stampin UP! and Creative Memories consultants on hand for products, ideas, and free demos. Cost: $25 to cover supplies and related expenses.

Springfest 2010 to benefit The Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research, 11 a.m. at American Legion Hall, Black Walnut. Cost:$7 for dinner, $5 for chicken halves. Bands from 1 to 10 p.m. with $5 cover. Info/Tickets: 570.836.1240 or 570.499.1707.

The Lackawanna County German-American Society, Inc. annual Winterfest , 4:30 p.m. at Genetti Manor, Main Avenue, Dickson City. Buffet dinner served at 5 p.m., entertainment by Josef Kroboth and his Band from 7 to 10 p.m. Reservations required by March 20. Info/Reservations: 570.346.9278 or 570.842.4268.

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 28: Performance by Award-Winning Shenandoah Valley Songwriter Andrew McKnight, 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wyoming Valley Church Road at Mt. Olivet Road and Frances Slocum State Park, Wyoming. Cost: $12 adults, $3 students with ID. Info: 570.899.0457 or : www.andrewmcknight.net.

National Hot Tub Day Celebration, featuring free demonstrations at Valley Pools and Spas, 1253 Sans Souci Parkway, Wilkes-Barre. Info: 570.825.3711.

Fun Day At The Farm: A Fundraiser for Kindred Spirits Horse Rescue, 2 to 4 p.m. at Painted Acres, Route 247, Greenfield Township. Featuring pony rides, an Easter Egg hunt, face painting, basket raffles, bake sales, and a meet and greet with the author of “Apollo The Horse,” a book about the first rescue at Kindred Spirits. All proceeds benefit Kindred Spirits Horse Rescue. Info: 570.282.5577 or www.kindredspiritshorserescue.com.

March 29: Raw Food Demonstration and Tasting Class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Core Chiropractic Wellness, 180 United Penn Plaza, Kingston. Cost: $45. Registration required by March 27. Info/Reservations: www.rawteacher.com/tobylandon

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.

Kane Competition in physics, math and computer programming for high school students, hosted by The University of Scranton. Info: 570.941.7509 or sepinskyj2@scranton.edu.

March 31: Bayada Nurses Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, 4 to 6:30 p.m. at 233 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit. Featuring information about services, door prizes, and light refreshments. Info: 570.587.8000 or kobert@bayada.com.

April 3: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Volunteer Meeting, 11 a.m. at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit.

April 5: Wyoming Seminary Upper/Lower School Visitation Day, 8 a.m. (lower school) and 8:30 a.m. (upper school) at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston/Forty-Fort. Info/Registration: 570.718.6610 (lower school), 570.270.2160 (upper school) or www.wyomingseminary.org.

April 6: Green Your Gadgets Seminar, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton. Cost: $30 per person, registration required. Info/Registration: 570.341.0270 or www.MetroAction.org.

Eight-week certification program for aspiring woman entrepreneurs. The program will be held in Scranton on Tuesdays, beginning April 6 and ending May 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by The University of Scranton Women’s Business Center (WBC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Cost for the 8-week series is $160 per person. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Info/Registration: 570.941.7588 or info@ksomwomenscenter.org.

John Heinz Better Breathers Club Meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the John Heinz Rehab Center 150 Mundy Street, Wilkes Barre. The event is free of charge and open to those who suffer from COPD. Info: 570.346.1784 or adelonti@lunginfo.org.

April 7: Misericordia Adult Learner and Transfer Night, 5 to 7 p.m. in the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library at Misericordia University, Dallas. Reservations optional, but not required. Info/Reservations: 570.674.6255 or admiss@misericordia.edu.

April 8: Migraine Solutions Presentation, 6 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton. Info: 1-888-995-8787.

April 9: Poker Night at the Station presented by Leadership Lackawanna, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Station Square Alehouse & Eatery, 400 Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant. Featuring free draft beer and appetizers, and live entertainment by Take 3. Cost: $25 door donation, all proceeds benefit the “Walk the Lake” project at Abington Area Community Park. Info: 570.592.2207 or 570.499.0238.

Aesop’s Fables Puppet Show, 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 60 Church Street, Montrose. Cost: Free. All ages will enjoy the funny and delightful stories presented by acclaimed puppeteer Steve Abrams. Info: 570.278.1881 or www.susqcolibrary.org.

Marketing 101 Seminar, 9 to 11 a.m. at Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton. Cost: $10 per person, registration required. Info/Registration: 570.341.0270 or www.MetroAction.org

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.

“Prophecy and End Times” Presentation by Rev. Dr. Mike Benner, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Country Alliance Church, 14014 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit. Cost: $8, including boxed lunch and drink. Reservations required by April 5. Info/Reservations: 570.698.6122 or email cjbobcik@echoes.net.

Friends of Abington Community Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. Thousands of books, along with DVDs, CDs, and talking books will be available. Also, stop by the rummage sale being held at the library during same hours, featuring “Everything but Books.”

Night at the Races benefiting Friends of the Pittston Library and Pittston Kiwanis, 6:30 p.m. at the Jenkins Twp. Hose Company. Cost: Admission is $5, or free with the purchase of a horse.

April 11: Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament, 12:30 p.m. at Genetti Manor, Dickson City. Sponsored by Carbondale Chapter of UNICO National, to help cover costs of traveling to 2011 UNICO National Convention. Cost: $100 buy-in that covers buffet lunch. All players must be 21 to enter; photo ID required. Tickets can be purchased at Genetti Manor in Dickson City, or by calling 570.282.5540.

April 12: Raw Foods Dessert Instruction and Tasting Class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Professional Chiropractic Associates, 909 Albright Ave., Scranton. Cost: $45. Reservations required by April 10. Info/Reservations: www.rawteacher.com/tobylandon

April 13: Dale Carnegie Seminar presented by MetroAction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton. Cost: $99 per person, registration required. Info/Registration: 570.341.0270 or www.MetroAction.org.

April 15: Pittston Memorial Library Book Sale, 2 to 6 p.m. in the basement of the library.

April 16: 1000 Generations Concert, 10 p.m. at The PARC Pavilion, 287 Owego Turnpike, Waymart. Cost: Free, donations accepted. Reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.488.6129.

17th annual Computer Programming Contest, hosted by The University of Scranton. Info: 570.941.7774 or mccloskeyr1@scranton.edu.

Me and My Gal Dinner/Dance and Volunteer Recognition, 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary’s Center, Scranton. Cost: $16 per person. Featuring DJ Eric Peterson from Froggy 101 and photography by Michael’s Photography. Reservations required by April 2. Info:Reservations: 570.586.1202.

April 17: 25th annual Psychology Conference, 9:30 a.m. at Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. Cost: $10. Reservations required. Info/Reservations: 570.941.4266.

Cystic Fibrosis Walk at Keystone College, 11 a.m at Capwell Hall, Keystone College. Featuring food and drinks, basket raffles, and more. Info: 570.945.8119.

New York City Bus Trip to the American Museum of Natural History, 7:30 a.m. departure from Viewmont Mall, departs New York City 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Lackawanna Audubon. Cost: Adult $57, Senior or Student $53, Child (ages 2-12) $46. Reservations required by March 13. Info/Reservations: 570.378.2194.

Northeast Social Dance Club Benefit Dance, 8:30 p.m. to midnight at DAV Hall, 516 Storrs Street, Dickson City. Cost: $5.

Annual Walk for Autism Awareness, 9:30 a.m. at Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Walkers receive a walk t-shirt and post walk picnic. Cost: $10, children under 18 free. Info/Registration: 570.341.3388.

April 19: Celebrity Bartending Event to benefit the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 5 to 7 p.m. at Bistochi’s Restaurant, 1102 Wheeler Avenue, Dunmore.

April 24: University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, April 25, from noon to 4 p.m., in the Scranton Heritage Room on the fifth floor of the Weinberg Memorial Library. Donations now being accepted for sale until April 21. A special preview sale will be held on Friday, April 23, for Friends’ members and Schemel Forum members. Info: 570.941.4078.

April 25: Level 1 Raw Food Chef Certification Class, noon to 3 p.m. at Arts YOUniverse, 47 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre. Class limited to 8 participants. Registration required by April 22. Info/Registration: www.rawteacher.com/tobylandon or 570.852.3674.

Sixth Annual Moonlight Walk/Run at Nay Aug Park, Scranton. The event is the largest annual fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Info/Registration: 570.969.7313 or www.neparunner.com.

April 27: Third Annual Integration Bee, hosted by the University of Scranton. Info: 570.941.6580 or www.math.scranton.edu/bee.

April 30: “Solutions, Pathways to Employment in a Tough Economy,” 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Luzerne County Community College. Registration required by March 15. Info: 1.800.377.5222, ext 495

May 1: Amateur Softball Association Eastern National Qualifiers held at the Jessup Youth Sports Complex, 12-under May 1, 2 and 14 and under May 8, 9. Any team interested in playing cane-mail ave3024@aol.com or call 570.687.4735.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Volunteer Meeting, 11 a.m. at the Griffin pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit.

May 2: Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Pocono Northeast Branch 25th Anniversary Reception and Dinner, 4 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, Scranton Cost: $30. Reservations required by April 19. Info/Reservations: 1.888.99LUPUS

May 5: Cinco de Mayo Raw Food Demonstration and Tasting Class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Core Chiropractic Wellness, 180 United Penn Plaza, Kingston. Cost: $45. Registration required by May 3. Info/Reservations: www.rawteacher.com/tobylandon

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.

May 12: 7th Annual Volunteers of America Celebrity Dinner, Genetti’s Hotel, Wilkes-Barre. Featured speaker is NBA legend Bill Walton. Reservations required. Tickets: $100 for adults, $50 for students accompanied by an adult. Info/Reservations: 570.825.5261.

May 15: “Steaming the Rails” Train Excursion 2010, 9 a.m. departure from Tunkhannock to Jim Thorpe, return to Tunkhannock 8 p.m. Features 3 hours of free time in Jim Thorpe. Cost: $69, proceeds benefit Wyoming County United Way. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Info/Tickets: 570.836.1661, steamingtherails@yahoo.com, or www.wyomingcountyunitedway.org.

May 17: Italian Raw Food Class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Core Chiropractic Wellness, 180 United Penn Plaza, Kingston. Cost: $50. Registration required by May 15. Info/Reservations: www.rawteacher.com/tobylandon.

May 24: Baptist Bible College & Seminary President’s Golf Classic, 10 a.m. at Glen Oak Country Club, Waverly. Info/Registration: 800.451.8668, golfclassic@bbc.edu or www.bbc.edu/golfclassic.

June 1: 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.

June 5: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Volunteer Meeting, 11 a.m. at the Griffin pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit.

June 13: Pet Walk to benefit the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 12 p.m. at Nay Aug Park, Scranton.

June 18 : “SWORN” Fundraiser to benefit the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 6 to 8 p.m. at The Inn at Nichols Village, Clarks Summit.

June 20: Villa Capri Cruiser’s Father’s Day Car Show, 8:30 a.m. at Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Info: 570.344.2014 or www.villacapricruisers.com

June 27: Misericordia University Nursing Career Exploration Camp, June 27 to 30 at Misericordia University, Dallas. Cost: $95- reservations required. Students interested in the Nursing Career Exploration Camp must have completed 11th grade and maintained a 3.0 average in all course work. Info/Reservations: 570.674.6373 or kgelso@misericordia.edu.

September 5: Villa Capri Cruiser’s Reunion Day Car Show, 9 a.m. at Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Info: 570.344.2014 or www.villacapricruisers.com