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October 20

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DAILY EVENTS

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

Pierogie sale, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, corners of Church and Winter Streets, Old Forge. Deadline for orders is November 6. Cost: $5 dozen. Pick up orders on Tuesday, November 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).

October 21: Veteran Pension Assistance, Veteran Service Officer Anissa Fetchen of Lackawanna County will speak about the Aid and Attendance Special Pension at Elan Gardens, 465 Venard Rd. Clarks Summit. The pension provides for financial assistance for individuals to subsidize living expenses in association with a need for care based on the VA’s criteria. Veterans and surviving spouses or family members are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. Info: to RSVP call 570.585.4400.

Cocktails and Cuisine, a Cultural Experience at 5:30 p.m. at the Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff Street, Scranton. Paired cocktails, cuisine from around the world. Silent auction, door prizes, live entertainment by the Doug Smith Jazz Trio. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Info: kdurkin@scrantonchamber.com or 342-7711.

Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Clifford United Methodist Church. Donation of $7.95, take-outs available. Info: 570.222.5493

The Swine Flu: A Timely Topic, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 West Grove Street, Clarks Summit. Robert Viercinski, Pharmacist and owner of The Medicine Shop in Clarks Summit, will be the guest speaker. Info/registration: 570.587.1088 or 570.586.6025.

Certification test for Pennsylvania Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program, 4 p.m. at Johnson College, Moffat Building Computer Lab 102. The computer-based emissions test takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Applicants must pre-register by calling Johnson College at 570.702.8979. Applicants are charged the testing fee of $15 .

Eleventh Annual Sports/Celebrity Memorabilia Auction at 7 p.m. at the Diamond United Methodist Church, West Diamond Ave. and North Locust St., Hazleton. Auction benefits year round programs for children. Doors open 6 p.m. Cost: $2 donation includes refreshments. Info: 570.454.4661.

October 22: It’s all in the Game! Board Game Event, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre. Sponsored by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, the event will feature teams of four playing board games - Pictionary, Family Feud, and Celebrity. Cocktails, food stations, raffles, music and an awards ceremony. Cost: $40 per person. Proceeds benefit the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Info: 570.941.7984 (Scranton) or 570.970.6543 (Wilkes-Barre).

Inspiring Imaginations Happy Hour event at 6 p.m. at the Tripp House,1011 N Main Ave Scranton Proceeds benefit the United Neighborhood Center and Boys and Girls Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Cost: Donation is $10, plus an arts/crafts supply item. Info: 570.878.4141.

Jim McCarthy joins WVIA President Bill Kelly in the Sordoni Theater at the WVIA Studios on the next State of Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. on WVIA-TV. McCarthy was born and raised in the east end section of Wilkes-Barre. He joined CBS to cover the US Congress and the White House with additional duties at the Departments of State and Defense. Scranton Tomorrow, Main Street strategic planning meeting, 8 a.m. Continental Breakfast; 8:30 a.m. welcome; 9 to10 a.m. breakout work sessions at The Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Avenue. Info: Lisa@scrantontomorrow.org or call 963.7576.

College 101 Panel: Admissions and Financial Aid hosted by Penn State Worthington Scranton, 7 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Cost: free, seating is limited. Info: 570.587.3440

October 23: United Nations Day 2009 at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. Morning informative workshops on the UN will be held for local high school students, followed by our Luncheon chaired by Peter Danchak, President of PNC Bank, with special guest speaker Michael Fairbanks. Info/Reservations: 570.563.1417

October 24: Abington Heights Waverly Elementary School 4th Grade Flea Market and Craft Fair Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: Admission, $1. Donated items dropped off for sale will be accepted to benefit the 4th grade class on Friday, Oct. 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the gym of the Waverly Elementary School. Other arrangements can be made for drop off by calling Erin Osterhout at 587.2289 or 212.2100. Space is available to sell at the event. Tables will be provided and doors will open for set up at 7 a.m. Cost is $15 for indoor space and $10 for outdoor space.

Annual Fall Fair at Lackawanna Trail High School, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school building. Craft and retail vendors, baked goods, and a chicken barbecue will be available. Sponsored by the Lackawanna Trail Class of 2011. Admission: free. Tickets/Info: 570.945.5153

Former Kansas Attorney General Phil Kline will be the keynote banquet speaker at the 2009 Pennsylvania Pro-Life Conference at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center. The statewide conference, entitled “Lighting the Way for Life in the Electric City” is being presented by the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation and hosted by Pennsylvanians for Human Life, Scranton Chapter. Info: Reservations may be made online at www.paprolife.org or by calling 717.541.0034. Information regarding the Conference may also be obtained by contacting the Scranton Chapter at 343.5099, or the Wyoming Valley Chapter at 826.1819.

Gymboree Pumpkin Patch, 11:30 to 1 p.m. Info: To pre-register, contact Gymboree of Clarks Summit at 570.586.5880 or gymboreeclarkssummit@frontiernet.net.

Leaf Pickup for South Abington Residents. A second leaf pickup will be on Nov. 24. Only 50 free bags per home. Bags for use on these 2 days only and are available at Twp. Office, 104 Shady Lane Rd., Chinchilla. Info: 570.586.2111.

The Endless Mountain Animal League rabies clinic, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Dalton carnival grounds, Main St, Dalton. Dr. M. Friel, Dalton Vet Clinic, will administer one- year vaccines. Cost: $6 per shot. All animals must be crated or leashed. Info: 570.945.3391.

Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post #7069 Clarks Summit, 4 to 8 p.m. Pre-purchase tickets are suggested and take-outs will be available. Cost: $6 for adults, $4 for children. Info: 570.586.9821 or 570.586.0669.

Phlebotomy Training at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, 15-week training program, with classes beginning January 11. Registration required by October 24. Info: 570.214.7209 to register.

October 25: Craft Fair/Home Showcase, sponsored by the Parent’s Club of Holy Cross High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Cross High School 501 East Drinker Street, Dunmore. Specialty vendors, Basket raffle and food available. Cost: $3, seniors and students $2, children under 5-years-old are free. Info: 570.346-7541.

Moosic Mountain Gravity Hike, 1 p.m. The hike will depart from and return to the Tigue Street “park and ride” lot across from the Holiday Inn at Tigue Street in Dunmore.Cost: Free. Hikers are advised to dress appropriately. Walking or hiking shoes recommended. Water and a snack are also recommended. The hike will return to Tigue Street by 5 p.m. Info: 570.347.6311 or visit www.lrca.org.

Linked with Pinked- Zumba Class for a Cure, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. classes offered at the Greater Dunmore YMCA. Tickets: $10, in advance or at the door. Info: 570.348.9383 or 570.586.0592.

Final Drawing and Complimentary Dinner for the 300 Club of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 6 p.m. in the church center, 701 Hill Street, Mayfield. Each member is invited to attend the dinner and drawing along with a guest. If you are not able to attend the dinner and wish to sign up for the next Club, send a check, along with your membership information (name and address, how many clubs, etc.) to St. John’s Rectory, 706 Hill Street, Mayfield, PA 18433-2015, and you will receive your new club cards in the mail.

October 26: U.S. Foreign Policy: Ten Months into the Obama Era, 12 p.m. in the Rose Room, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. Part of The Schemel Forum Luncheon Series. Presented by Harvey Sicherman. Cost: Fees vary. Info: 570.941.7816.

October 27: “An Evening for Pennsylvania’s Environment” The Nineteenth Annual Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner at 5:00 p.m. at the Woodlands Inn & Resort, Rte 315, Wilkes-Barre. Eight recipients of the Environmental Partnership Award and the Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award Recipient will be honored. Info: Pennsylvania Environmental Council at 570.718.6507.

A Cyber World of Trouble ,7 p.m. in the Amato Auditorium of Wyoming Seminary Lower School, 1560 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. Help parents learn to keep their children safe while using the Internet. Cost: Free. Info:570.718.6600.

Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmasters Club meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Allied Services Community Room, Moffatt Drive, off the Morgan Highway, Scranton info: 570.587.0232 or 570.222.5405

NEPA American Civil Liberties Union annual chapter meeting, 7 p.m., rear entrance of the IBEW building, 431 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Interested parties may attend. Info: 570.941.2258

“Good Food” movie screening, 7.p.m. Buy Fresh Buy Local Northeast Region Chapter invites to the exclusive local screening of a movie about sustainable food and farming. Info: Reservations required at 570.941.7588.

October 29: Free Glaucoma Screening, 2 p.m. at Clarks Summit Senior Living, 950 Morgan Hwy, Clarks Summit. Info: Sue Chapin 570.586.8080.

7th Annual Lackawanna and Wayne County Senior EXPO, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ladore Camp in The Pavilion, 287 Owego Turnpike, Waymart. Learn about products and services available to seniors in Northeast PA. Cost: Parking and admission free when visiting at least 10 vendors. Info: Reservations required, call 570.488.6129.

10th anniversary celebration of Classiqies’ Furniture Restoration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ladore Senior Expo, Camp Ladore, Waymart. Come see some restored furniture, or get a free quote on having your own pieces professionally restored to beauty by local craftsmen.

October 30: “A Biblical Approach to Cognitive Therapy” is the topic of a special weekend seminar that continues Oct. 31 at Baptist Bible College. Sessions from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The session features Dr. Paul Brownback, a veteran counselor and ministry leader. Info: To register, contact Sharon Wilson at 570.585.9219 or swilson@bbc.edu, or Karen Kirby at 570.585.9217 or kkirby@bbc.edu.

LHVA’s 2009-2010 Educational Mini-Grant Program Applications due Oct. 30. The program will award 10 grants of $500 each to educators (kindergarten through twelfth grade) to produce heritage and/or environmental projects for use in the classroom or the community. Includes classroom teachers as well as educators at cultural, historic, and environmental organizations and sites. Application available at www.lhva.org/seeking.html Info: Sarah Piccini, LHVA Program Manager, at spiccini@LHVA.org or 570.963.6730 ext. 8227.

The 2009 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, October 30 at 7:45 a.m. in the Radisson Hotel Lackawanna Station. Participants will break bread with current and former mayors and other elected officials from throughout Lackawanna County. Info: 570.346.7516.

November 1: Annual Benjamin August Memorial Run and Walk at 10:30 a.m. at The Jewish Community Center of Wyoming Valley. Awards presented to all age group winners. T-shirts and water bottles given to first 100 registrants. Info: 570.824.4646.

Autumn Harvest Tea, 2 pm. at the Scranton Club, North Washington Avenue, Scranton. Featuring cooking demonstrations with Cheryl Radkiewicz, door prizes, and more. $20 tickets required in advance, available at 570.344.8671.

Holiday Grief Workshop, 3to 4p.m. at the Abington Community Library, Grove Street, Clarks Summit. AseraCare Hospice, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, and Abington Community Library will sponsor. Info: Reservations suggested but not required, 570.587.3440.

Scranton Lace Company Illustrated Lecture, 2:30 p.m. Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, Scranton. Cost: free.

November 3: President’s Impact Breakfast at Baptist Bible College, 7:45 to 9 a.m. at the Phelps Student Center. Featuring BBC President Dr. Jim Jeffery and special guest Galen Shoff, Chaplain for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. Cost: Free Info: RSVP required by Wednesday, Oct. 28 at www.bbc.edu/presbreakfast or presbreakfast@bbc.edu.

Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Clifford United Methodist Church. Take-outs available, $6 donation. Includes dinner, dessert, and drink.

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.

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: 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

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

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.

Flea market fund raiser 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.

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.

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

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..

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

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.

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.

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: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.

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.

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

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: $6.00 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. November 21: 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.

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.

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.

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.