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October 28

Daily Events

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

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

October 28: Judge Michael Barrasse to speak at Abington Community Library, 6:30 p.m., as part of the “Families Helping Families” program. Info: 570.587.3440.

October 29: Scranton Abingtons Planning Association Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Newton Township Municipal Building, 1528 Newton-Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit. Elected officials not on the SAPA Committee are also invited, as well as the public. An attempt will be made to consider all the comments received from July 16 to October 7 (the public comment period) about the Plan Draft. Public comments are in a notebook at each municipal offices of SAPA communities. But they may not be there on Oct 29 itself, as SAPA Committee members might pick them up to take them to the meeting that night.

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, 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” topic of 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 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, Oct. 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 p.m. 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, 3 to 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.

Celebrating Home Party, 2 p.m. at Chinchilla Methodist Fellowship Hall, Layton Road, Chinchilla. Proceeds donated to the Appalachian Service Project, a group of Ecumenical Abington Students who travel each summer to Appalachia to make homes safer, warmer and drier.

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.

Sleep Forum, 5 to 8 p.m. at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, main lobby. Geisinger physicians and clinical specialists will discuss sleep disturbances, women’s unique sleep needs, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea and surgical solutions. Several local vendors from 5 to 6 p.m. for a sleep fair and to demonstrate the latest medical equipment and advancements in sleep medicine. Presentations will begin at 6 p.m. Reservations required. Call 570.808.3248 for more information.

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: 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, 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).

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

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.

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. 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. For more information, contact the school office at 586-5270.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.