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October 18

CIVIC BRIEFS

Fall Festival planned at Harveys Lake

A Fall Festival will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 18, at the Serhan resident near the former Hanson’s Amusement Park at Harveys Lake.

There will be a co-op buffet, co-op non alcoholic beverages or BYOB carriage rides, apple bobbing and desserts in the haunted house with actors. Costumes are encouraged.

Musical entertainment will be provided by George Wesley, Goldenfire Band, Ron Saba and karaoke. There will be fireworks at dusk.

Tickets must be reserved by October 16 by calling 639-3299 or e-mailing sunset117@aol.com.

‘Party of the Month’ club has openings

The “Party of the Month” social club is now open for new members. There are five great parties for the upcoming year with dinner and dancing at Newberry Estates featuring music by “The Statesmen.”

If interested in joining, contact Ruth at 655-1023. The first party is scheduled for today, Oct 18.

Boback rep available

A representative of State Rep. Karen Boback’s office will be available to meet with members of the public from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 19, at the Harveys Lake Municipal Building, Route 415, Harveys Lake; and from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Dallas Borough Building, 25 Main St., Dallas.

‘Rocky Horror’ musical comes to Music Box

“The Rocky Horror Show” musical by Richard O’Brien will be presented by the Music Box Repertory Company at 7:30 p.m. on October 23, 24, 30 and 31 at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Midnight shows will be held on October 23, 24, 30 and 31.

Call 283-2195 for information and reservations.

Square dance planned

A square dance featuring the Roger Furman Band will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Franklin Township Fire Hall, 329 Orange Rd., Orange. The doors and kitchen will open at 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults.

The event is sponsored by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Singles, couples and beginners are welcome. For more information, call 333-4626 or 333-5912.

Wine festival planned

The Back Mountain Wine Festival 2009 will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Pikes Creek Raceway, Route 118 in Hunlock Creek.

Wine tasting as well as a charity miniature golf tournament, entertainment and food vendors will all be on hand. Proceeds will benefit the Lake Silkworth Fire Department.

General admission tickets are $10 per person in advance and $15 per person the day of the event. Tickets for designated drivers and people under age 21 are $5 per person both in advance and at the door.

For more information, call 836-7222 or visit www.nepawinecountry.com.

Roast beef dinner planned for Oct. 24

The Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company will hold a family-style beef dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, with takeouts beginning at 4 p.m.

Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children between the ages of 6 and 11 and free for children under the age of 6.

Pumpkin carving contest set for Oct. 25

The Jackson Township Police Department and the Jackson Township Board of Supervisors will sponsor their Fifth Annual Pumpkin Carving and Coloring Contest and Emergency Services Day from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Jackson Township Recreation Park and Pavilion at the Jackson Township Municipal Building at 2211 Huntsville Rd.

There will be food, games and emergency services equipment on display. There will also be a hayride in the park and General Jackson’s World Famous Chili.

Pumpkin carving and coloring awards will be held at 3:30 p.m.

Monday Night Bingo scheduled for Oct. 26

Monday Night Bingo will be held on October 26 at the Northmoreland Twp. Vol. Fire Co., Demunds Road, Centermoreland.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be available.

Haunted House at county fairgrounds

“Brokenharts Asylum,” a high-tech, high-scare haunted house, will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October, as well as Thursday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Route 118, Dallas.

This is a self-guided walk-through haunted house featuring animatronics, specially-trained scare actors and brand new scenes.

The project benefits Harveys Lake Fire and Ambulance. For more information, call 760-8027.

Jazz concert slated at MU on October 29

Misericordia University is presenting the cool jazz sounds of the Rich Goldstein/Andy LaVerne Quartet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Walsh Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, call the box office at 674-6719.

Chicken and biscuit dinner set for Oct. 30

The Dallas Chapter Easter Star Building Association will hold a chicken and biscuit dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct, 30, at the Eastern Star Hall, Foster Street, Dallas.

Tickets, at $7.50 for adults and $4 for children, will be sold at the door. The Eastern Star’s famous Welsh cookies will be available for purchase.