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October 28, 2010

Daily Events

July 28: State Rep. Kevin Murphy constituent outreach meeting, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clarks Green Borough Building, 104 North. Abington Road. Info: 570.342.4348.

The Fascinating World of Raptors presented by the Delaware Valley Raptor Center, at Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Wallenpaupack. View live raptors including hawks, falcons, owls and eagles up close. Cost: $6 for non-members, $4 for members, and $2 for children 12 and under. Admission can be paid day of the event. Info: 570.689.9494, info@lacawac.org or visit www.lacawac.org

Johnson College Open House for prospective students and families, 5 p.m. at the Johnson College campus, 3427 North Main Avenue, Scranton. Activities will include information sessions on the admissions process, financial aid, and student services. Application fees will be waived for those who apply at the Open House. Info/Registration: 570.702.8900 or www.johnson.edu.

Lackawanna County Young Democrats general meeting, 7 p.m., at the Lackawanna County Democratic Headquarters, 300 block of N. Washington Ave, Scranton, across the street from City Hall. The meeting is open to registered Democrats between 18-35 years of age.

July 29: Regional NEPA Trails Workshop, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, Bald Mtn. Road, Scranton. Cost: $25 includes lunch, refreshments and materials. Info: smilewski@LHVA.org or 570.963.6730, Extn: 8203. www.LHVA.org.

How to Live Productively with Alzheimers Program, Presented by Mimi Steffen, 6:30 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Info/registration: 570.587.3440, www.lclshome.org/Abington.

July 30: Natural Communities of the Poconos with John Serrao, July 30 through August 1 at Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Wallenpaupack. Cost: $235 with lodging & meals or $165 without lodging. Registration with payment must be received by July 16. Limited to 15 students. Info/Registrations: 570.689.9494, info@lacawac.org or www.lacawac.org.

July 31: Clarks Summit United Methodist Church Chicken Barbecue, from 12 to 6 p.m. Cost: $8 for adults and $5 for children. Eat-in or take out is available. Info/Tickets: 570.587.2571

Princess Party for VeggieTale video release, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gifts From Above Christain Bookstore, Route 6, Dickson City. Cost: Free. Info: 570.558.2828

Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Jim Fanning, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Fire Department, 321 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit. Cost: Adults $10, Children $5. Proceeds benefit retired Scranton firefighter Jim Fanning in his battle with illness. Info/Tickets: 570.815.7703.

Seventh Annual Daniel Gorczyk Memorial Golf Tournament, August 9, 9:30 am. at Stonehedge County Club, Tunkhannock. Cost: $125 individual, $450 team, includes green fees, golf cart, and steak dinner. Registration required before July 31. Info/Registration: 570.563.1844 or www.ifsmanagement.com/golf.

August 1: 10th annual Music in the Park, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clifford Fireman Fairgrounds, Route 106, Clifford.

Registration meeting, by 4-H leaders Margie Bistran and Jamie Sleboda, at 2 p.m. Boys and girls age 8 as of Dec. 31, 2010, to age 18 are invited to join. Members can take the projectsoffered: cooking, sewing, and crafts.Cost: Fee of $10 will be collected at this meeting. Parent participation encouraged but not mandatory. Info: 570.342.3481. Projects will be exhibited at the Northeast Fair at the Lackawanna County 4-H Round-up in June 2011.August 2: Girl Scouts Double Dare Evening Camp, through Aug. 5, 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening at Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Cost: Free for non-registered Girl Scouts, a registered Girl Scout must bring a friend who is not a Girl Scout as admission fee. Info/Registration: 570.307.0601 x1325 or jwhite@gshpa.org

Seminar on the basics of gas leasing & water well testing, 6:30 p.m. at Keystone College, LaPlume. Organized by the South Branch Tunkhannock Creek Watershed Coalition. Cost: Free. Info: 570.945.6995.

Pink in the Park, every Monday in August, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Pavilion in Nay Aug Park, at the top of Mulberry Street, Scranton. To encourage participants to set a new goal and increase stamina in time for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Affiliate’s 20th Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sept. 11. Come at 5 p.m. to register for the 5-week program. The first 50 people to take the 5-Week pledge will receive goodie bags.

August 3: Quinn’s Market Promotional Day, Volunteers needed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, Scranton. Plans will be made for the upcoming awareness events. Volunteers are always welcome. Info: 570.947.2922.

August 4: Entertainer Rich Wilson free outdoor concert, 7 p.m. on the lawn of the Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Rd., South Abington Township. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Hot dogs, ice cream and beverages will be available for sale. Cost: No admission charge, but a free-will offering will be taken. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the church sanctuary. Info: 570.226.6207.

Veteran’s Open House featuring motorcycle and classic car show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ladore Lodge, Waymart. Featuring free picnic lunch for all veterans- reservations required for lunch. Info/Reservations: 570.488.6129.

Johnson College Welding Training Center Open House, 3:30 p.m. at 2001 Rosanna Avenue, Unit A, Scranton. Prospective students, employers, and the general public welcome. Info/Registration: 570.702.8979 or cbeckage@johnson.edu.

“Art from Nature” class for children, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Wallenpaupack. For children ages 9 and older. Cost: Pre-payment of $20 required. Info: 570.689.9494, info@lacawac.org or visit www.lacawac.org.

Dalton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Dalton Fire Company hall. New members welcome.

August 5: 18th Annual Our Lady of Snows/Church of St. Benedict Country Bazaar continues August 6 and 7 on the grounds of the Church of St. Benedict, Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit. Live music nightly. Free parking and admission, American and ethnic foods, more than 40 booths, basket raffle and games for children and adults. Gates at 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Info: 570.586.1741.

Holistic Moms Network of the Wyoming Valley meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Marine Corps Building, 118 Wyoming Ave. Wyoming. Info: 570.287.4765, hmnwyomingvalley@hotmail.com. or wyomingvalleypa.holisticmoms.org.

MetroAction Marketing Mastery Seminars, Thursdays, Aug. 5 through Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton. The eight-week program treats marketing as an integrated system. Cost: $149 per person, includes all course materials. Info/Registration: www.MetroAction.org.

August 6: Chalk and Walk Downtown Scranton, 4 to 8 p.m. in Downtown Scranton. Cost: Free, family- oriented event will offer participants the opportunity to express their creativity in chalk. Artists will also create works of art for all to view. Children’s activities, giveaways and more. Info: 570.963.5901.

August 7: 9th annual Lebanese-American Food Festival, from 4 to 11 p.m. and Sun. Aug 8 from 12 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, 130 N. St. Francis Cabrini Avenue, Scranton. Featuring Middle Eastern Food and pastries, games, used book sale, basket raffle, church tours. Info: 570.343.6092.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter volunteers meeting, 11 a.m. at the shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit.

"Weeds” with Donna Zagrapan, 11a.m. at the Abington Community Garden, Winola Road. She will present a seminar on when and how to weed, what to do in an organic garden to prevent weeds. Cost: Free. Bring a hat, sunscreen and bottled water. Reservations required. Info/Reservations: donnas@comcast.net.

August 8: Endure for a Cure: 2nd Annual Bike Ride, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wilkes University. Info: www.endureforacure.org.

5th Annual Sunday in the Park, 12 to 4 p.m. at the Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Featuring free museum admission, hands-on craft projects, face-painting, games, live performances and food vendors. Info: 570.346.7186 or general.information@everhart-museum.org.

August 9: Pink in the Park, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Pavilion in Nay Aug Park, at the top of Mulberry Street,Scranton. Designed to encourage participants to set a new goal and increase stamina in time for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Affiliate’s 20th Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sept. 11.

August 10: Junior Limnologist Program, 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at Lacawac Sanctuary for children ages 12 and older. Participants will learn how scientists study Lake Lacawac and Golden Pond. Wear old sneakers and bring a lunch. For ages 12 and up. Cost: $8, pre-payment is required. Info: 570.689.9494, info@lacawac.org or www.lacawac.org

August 11: Wyoming Valley Children’s Association tropically-inspired Hawaiian Luau fundraising party at Cork Bar and Restaurant, 463 Madison Street, Wilkes-Barre. Proceeds benefit Wyoming Valley Children’s Association pediatric rehabilitation and preschool services for children with developmental disabilities. Wear flip flops and Hawaiian shirts.Cost: $20, includes two drink tickets (limited options) and hors d’oeuvres. Limited to 150 guests. Info: call 570.714.1246 or email info@wvcakids.org or visit our website http://www.wvcakids.org/events.

August 12: “Spend a Summer Evening” program, 6 p.m. at Penn State Worthington Scranton. For students, both traditional and non-traditional, starting college searches. Registration required. Info/Registration: 570.963.2500. or www.ws.psu.edu.

15th Annual Christy Mathewson Days, Aug. 12 to 14 in Factoryville. Featuring a number of events to commemorate Christy Mathewson, a Factoryville native and original inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Info: 570.945.8169 or www.factoryville.org.

Buddhist Classes for Everyday Life: Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times, Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly. Transform day-to-day lives into opportunities for growth with Buddhist monk Samten Kelsang. Cost: $10, $5 for students/seniors per drop-in class. Info: 845.856.9000 or www.KadampaNewYork.org.

Summer Acrylic Painting Class, at the Abington Senior Community Center, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $8. All supplies included.

August 13: Third annual Cocktails on the Court event, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly. Tickets are $25 at the gate and all proceeds will benefit the Tennis Courts at the Comm.

August 14: The Cure for Trichotillomania Weekend Retreat, and Aug. 15 at The Country Place Retreat and Conference Center, White Haven. Info: www.helpme2stop.org.

NEPA Miners Football Team 1st Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Night at Scranton Memorial Stadium. Info: 570.498.9488 or 570.604.4438.

2nd Annual Scrabble Run to benefit the Susquehanna County Literacy Program, 9 a.m. registration at the ball field, Rt. 11, Hallstead. Cost: $15 per bike. Pre-registration required. Info: 570.465.2880 or sclp@epix.net.

August 15: Cut-A-Thon/Manicures to benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Janey O’s Salon, Blakley.

Classic car cruise’n and outdoor summer concert, 4:30 p.m. at the Waverly Community House. A concert of 50’s rock and roll music, featuring vocalist Paulette Costa at 5:30 p.m. Food served from the grill. In the event of rain, the car cruise and concert will be held the following week on August 22nd.Info:570.586.8191ext. 2.

“A Coal Miner’s Tale,”4 p.m. at the Mellow Theather, Lackawanna College. Features soundscape performance on turn-of-the-century coal miner life. Cost: free. Info: 570.955.1455.

August 16: Emergency Medical Technician Course, 7 to 10 p.m. at Community Medical Center School of Nursing, Scranton. Course stars August 16 and runs 16 consecutive weeks. Cost: $200, must be 16 years of age and present photo ID. Info/Registration: 570.655.6818 or www.emsnp.org.

Pink in the Park, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Pavilion in Nay Aug Park, at the top of Mulberry St., Scranton. Program designed to encourage participants to set a new goal and increase stamina in time for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Affiliate’s 20th Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sept. 11.

Luzerne County Community College Open House for casino table games dealer program, and August 17, 12 to 9 p.m. at the College Campus Center in Nanticoke for anyone 18 or older. Members of the LCCC Continuing Educations Department and World Wide Gaming available to answer your questions regarding the training which will be starting on Sept. 27 at the College. Info: 1.800.377.LCCC (5222) ext. 495 or www.luzerne.edu/coned

August 19: Primordial Sound Meditation,lecture and retreat by Inner Harmony Wellness Center to learn meditation and stress release, 7 p.m. at Uno Fitness, 3 W. Olive St., Scranton. Continues August 21. Info/registration: 570.346.4621.

Marcellus Shale Opportunities and Challenges Seminar, 12 to 5 p.m. at Marywood University, Latour Conference Room, Nazareth Student Center. Marywood University will conduct a public, educational forum in which guest presenters will offer economic, environmental, regulatory and governmental perspectives on the short- and long-term implications of natural gas development in the Northeast Pennsylvania region.

August 21: Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority “Heritage Express” program excursion to Carbondale’s Pioneer Nights festival, 10 a.m. departure at Steamtown National Historic Site, travel through the Mid-Valley to arrive in Carbondale at 11:45 a.m. The train departs from Carbondale at 2:30 p.m., and will arrive at Steamtown at 4 p.m. Cost: free for children 12 and under. Adults $5, 65 and over are $4. Tickets available at Lackawanna County Libraries through August 18. Info: www.lclshome.org or 570.348.3003.

August 23: Tenth annual "Lewy Bear Teddy Bear Drive," in memory of Mr. Lewis E. Black, through Aug. 27 at the post office lobby, in the lower level of the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road,Waverly.This year’s donations will be distributed to the Children’s Advocacy Center, The Ronald McDonald House, Women’s Resource, Pediatric Centers and other local Children’s Charities. Info: 570.586.8654 or 570.586.4646.

Pink in the Park, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Pavilion in Nay Aug Park, at the top of Mulberry Street,Scranton. The program is designed to encourage participants to set a new goal and increase stamina in time for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Affiliate’s 20th Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sept. 11.

August 25: “Under Our Skin” showing on dangers of Lyme Disease, 6:30 p.m. at the Wyoming County Emergency Management Agency, 455 S.R. 6East, Suite 1, Tunkhannock. Thursday, Aug. 26, at 6.30 p.m. and in the same venue, there will be a screening of follow-up interviews and discussions appended to the original film.

August 28: Captain and Crew Golf Tournament to benefit the Newton Recreation Center, 8 a.m start, check-in 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. at Summit Hills Country Club. Cost: $65, includes 18 holes, golf cart, snack and drink on the course, and dinner following the tournament. Dinner at Country View , adjacent to the Newton Ransom Fire Hall. Tickets for dinner without attending the tournament: $15. Info: 570.587.3083 or 570.586.7808.

August 30: Pink in the Park, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Pavilion in Nay Aug Park, at the top of Mulberry Street,Scranton. Designed to encourage participants to set a new goal and increase stamina in time for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Affiliate’s 20th Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sept. 11.

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.

September 6: 5th Annual Cindy Collins Kearney Memorial Breakfast to benefit ovarian cancer research, 10 a.m. at The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.Cost: $30, reservations required. Info/Reservations: cckbreakfast@comcast.net.

September 11: 16th Annual Apple Festival to benefit the Susquehanna County Literacy Program, 9 a.m. on The Green in Montrose. Featuring a special service by the Pa. National Guard at 11 a.m. Info: 570.465.2880.

2nd Annual Music on the Lawn and Craft Fair , 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Lake Winola United Methodist Church, Maple Road, Mill City. Featuring live music from 2 to 7:30 p.m. and craft fair beginning at 2 p.m. Chicken Barbecue held from 4 to 7 p.m., tickets available at 570.351.7365. Info: 570.351.7365.

September 12: Chart Your Course: a Celebration of Life, Travel, and Family, 12 to 3 p.m. at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. Featuring guest speaker Suzanne Fisher Staples. All proceeds benefit Crossing the Finish Line, a non-profit group that sponsors vacations for young adult cancer patients. Info: 570.586.8640.

September 22: Abington Senior Community Center Bus trip to Murder Mystery at Mt. Haven Resort, Milford. Buffet lunch with show. Members cost: $70, non-members cost: $75.

September 25: Rabies Clinic sponsored by the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 12 to 2 p.m. at the Nay Aug Park pool, Scranton. Proof of previous vaccinations required.

October 1: The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) second annual Gala, 6 p.m. to midnight at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, Wilkes-Barre. Cost: $150 per person. Music will be provided by Which Doctor? Info: 570.504.7000 or visit www.thecommonwealthmedical.com/gala.

October 2: Fight for air walk, at PNC/Yankees Stadium in Moosic. Two- mile vertical walk invites participants to ascend up three tiers of the stadium concourse hallways (no steps involved) finishing with a victory lap around the outer ballfield diamond, while the outdoor jumbo screen displays photos that walkers have submitted of loved ones who suffer or died of lung diseases like Asthma, lung cancer, COPD, emphysema, fibrosis and more. Info: To joining as an event sponsor or a team call the American Lung Association at: 570. 823.2212 or visit www.FightForAirWalk.org to learn more.

October 3: Pet Blessing, 2 p.m. at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit.

October 28: Auditor General Jack Wagner Workshop for volunteer fire departments/relief associations, 7 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Fire Company, 321 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit. Special attention given to administrative procedures. Info: 717.787.1308 or fire@auditorgen.state.pa.us.

October 29: Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) Annual Summit at DeSales University, Center Valley. Theme for the event is “Bringing Nursing’s Dark Side to Light: An Ethical Dilemma.” Online registration is now open with pricing available for PSNA members, non-members, LPNs, and nursing and LPN students. Info/Registration: www.panurses.org/summit.

November 21: Tree Lighting, 4 p.m. at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit.

November 29: Abington Senior Community Center Bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ for Musical-Comedy Revue. Celebrate Christmas with a song and dance fest, all backed by a live onstage orchestra. Includes full-course meal, show and desserts. Members Cost: $82, non-members Cost: $87.

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