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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

October 28

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Tarot Card Readings, each Friday and Saturday in November by appointment. Intuitive Tarot Counselor, Whitney Mulqueen is available at her Clarks Summit office for readings and spiritual counseling. Info: 570.575.8649.

October 30: Fernwood Hotel and Resort Haunted Halloween Weekend through Nov 2. Pumpkin Patch Kids Camp, wagon hayrides, trick or treating around the hotel, make your own scarecrow crafts, pumpkin decorating, Witches Broomball and Halloween Jingo. Info: Fernwood Reservations staff at 888.337.6966 or www.FernwoodHotel.com. Johnson College Student Government Halloween Fun Night for children, 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. in Johnson College’s Moffat Building, 3427 North Main Avenue in Scranton. Proceeds will benefit the Lackawanna County United Way. Children 13 and under are welcome. Cost: $2 per person and children under age 3 are free. Activities will include a costume contest, pumpkin decorating contest, face painting, bean bag toss, pumpkin bowling, coloring, and more. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Info: Christine Buckery at 570.702.8950.

October 31: Trunk or Treat Fall Festival, 5 to 8 p.m., sponsored by The Dickson City Primitive Methodist Church on the corner of Lincoln and Jackson Streets, Dickson City. Festivities include games, prizes, refreshments and live music. Info: 570.604.4355

“Trunk or Treat” event, Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. at Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road, Clarks Green. Each car trunk will be opened and decorated in a theme and filled with special treat bags. Warm apple cider, donuts and goodies from a special table for children, parents. The church will also be open in case the trick-or-treaters need to use the facilities. Cost: Free.

Halloween Party, 2 p.m. at the Waverly Community House Auditorium.

The Settlers Inn annual storytelling dinner, at 6:30 p.m. Stories by The Uphill String Band with their musical ballads during a feast of handcrafted seasonal dishes. Dinner at 7. Cost: $ 55, plus tax and gratuities. Info: www.TheSettlersInn.com or call 570-226-2993

SAFE Halloween Party, noon to 2 p.m. at the Shoppes at Montage, merchants will be distributing wrapped candy and novelties at their locations to all children 12 and under dressed in costume. Radio DJs will also be handing out trick or treat bags with an entry ticket for prize drawings. Prizes include gift cards and merchandise courtesy of the Shoppes at Montage. Rain date Sunday, Nov. 1 from noon to 2 p.m.

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

SCOLA Volunteers for adult literacy volunteer Tutor Training workshop, registrations are being accepted now through Tuesday, Nov. 3, for an adult literacy volunteer Tutor Training workshop. It will be held at 2013 Boulevard Avenue, Suite One, in Scranton from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Trainees must attend all five sessions. Parking is available. Info: To register contact SCOLA at 570.346.6203, extension 15.

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. 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.

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. 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. 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: Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Aux. monthly meeting will be held Thursday, in the Dalton Fire Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Holistic Moms Network Open House, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Building, 1118 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. Info: 570.287.4765 or email hmnwyomingvalley@hotmail.com.

“Ben Franklin Venture Idol” at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center in downtown Scranton. 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. 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.

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

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.