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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Angels Among Us holds annual Christmas party
The Red Hat chapter of Angels Among Us held its fifth annual Christmas party at Costello’s Restaurant in Kingston. Each...news for seniors
BERWICK: AARP chapter 2480 will meet for a Valentine Social at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. A...Mercy Center Auxiliary members host Christmas party for residents
A Christmas party for residents of Mercy Center in Dallas was hosted by the Mercy Center Auxiliary. Refreshments, entertainment by...Pets of the week
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UNICO makes donation to Arc
Arc of Luzerne County has received a donation from the Gift Committee of the Wilkes-Barre chapter of UNICO, the largest...In brief
SHICKSHINNY: Girl Scout Service Unit 305 is collecting coats that are in good condition for people in need. The coats...City Tobacco presents donation to WVCA
City Tobacco in Edwardsville has made a donation to Wyoming Valley Children’s Association. From left, first row, are Gene Eyerman...K Kids Club’s rose sale will benefit hospital
The K Kids Club of Dana Street Elementary School, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Swoyersville, is conducting a rose...County’s Vietnam veterans to recall anniversary of memorial’s dedication
Luzerne County Vietnam Veterans will gather to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the dedication of the Luzerne County Vietnam Veterans...‘The Mighty Oaks’ benefit from fundraiser
A polka fundraiser sponsored by Dupont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909 raised more than $1,100 for ‘The Mighty Oaks’...Lady Hibernians provide gifts for McAuley House family
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. John Neumann Division I of Wilkes-Barre, participated in the Catherine McAuley House Adopt a...meetings
DUPONT: Dupont Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post home on Main Street. Eyeglasses can...News for Veterans
HANOVER TWP.: American Legion Post 350 will gather for a business meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Post home,...Military Reunions
Aug. 4-8 in Washington, D.C. Contact Joseph A. Baer, 52 Carrington Lane, Uxbridge, MA 01569-3215. Phone 508-278-3724 or josephabaer@yahoo.com....Names and Faces
Matthew Ceonzo, the senior patrol leader for Troop 106 in Mountain Top, has become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank...Teams, sponsors needed for 2010 Bowl for Kids’ Sake on March 27
Teams and sponsors are being recruited by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge for its 2010 Bowl for Kids’...Sunday, February 7, 2010
WVW FBLA members headed for state leadership conference in Hershey
Fifty-two members of the Region 16 Wyoming Valley West chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America and chapter advisers,...University of Scranton participates in BBC broadcast
The University of Scranton students, staff and alumni were among the guests interviewed in a live radio broadcast by BBC...Sem Middle School Players staging musical comedy
Wyoming Seminary Middle School Players will present the musical comedy “How to Eat Like A Child-And Other Lessons on NOT...Northwest Area National Geographic Bee winner named
Seventh-grade students at Northwest Area Middle School recently took part in the nation-wide National Geographic Bee. The test score of...UGI heads up RIF program at area schools
Volunteers from UGI Utilities will be spending their time over the next several months reading to children in elementary schools...Misericordia sponsoring Haitian relief drive
The opening Mass of the spring semester at Misericordia University included a liturgy recognizing the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther...St. Jude students research Christmas traditions
Sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students at St. Jude School, Mountain Top, researched the Christmas traditions of various countries around the...Tidey takes bee crown at Dallas Middle School
The Jane Stitzer Memorial Spelling Bee was held recently at Dallas Middle School. All middle school students participated in a...Gate of Heaven students collect donations for SPCA
The pre-K and kindergarten students at Gate of Heaven School recently held a winter drive to collect items for the...Chester Street students treated to Brain Show Mania
Students at Chester Street Elementary School recently enjoyed a special assembly program, Brain Show Mania, sponsored by the PTO. Students...Good Shepherd Academy students help Little Sisters of the Poor
Students at Good Shepherd Academy, Kingston, conducted a school-wide drive to benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor and the...Out-of-Town Deans’ Lists
Paige Narins, Kingston.LCCC students exhibit artwork at Schulman Gallery
Students enrolled in the Luzerne County Community College commercial art program recently held a student art exhibit at the college’s...Dean’s List
Marilyn J. Wells, interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at East Stroudsburg University announced the following local students...In Brief
DALLAS: The Misericordia University Multicultural Club, in conjunction with the English Department, will be hosting a poetry night in honor...Dean’s List
The University of Scranton recently announced its Dean’s List for the 2009 fall semester. The list includes students from the...Names and Faces
Joseph Taylor, a junior at GAR Memorial High School, placed 1 1th in the District Chorus competition recently held at Honesdale...Penn State W-B students awarded for engineering projects
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Technology Institute, under the Pennsylvania Assistance Technology Commercialization Initiative, recently awarded $2,500 to three Penn State Wilkes-Barre...I’m Big Now school prepares for Art/Science Show
I’m Big Now Preschool/Kindergarten will hold its 15th annual Art/Science Show and Open House from 6-7:30 p.m. on March 25....Conference room named for King’s graduate
King’s College recently dedicated a multipurpose conference room in the new Gateway Corners building to David Selingo, a 1989 graduate...LCCC NOW chapter donates to Komen foundation
The Luzerne County Community College Student Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) recently donated proceeds from its pink...Solomon/Plains council members take office
Sean Flynn, principal at Solomon/Plains Memorial Elementary School, Wilkes-Barre Area School District, announced this school year’s student council members. Members...Tunkhannock students join auto technology competitions
Tunkhannock Area High School automotive technology students recently competed in several competitions. In mid-December they participated in the Pennsylvania Automotive...Wyoming Seminary celebrates International Food Night
Wyoming Seminary Upper School students, staff and parents recently celebrated International Food Night. Organized by the International Club, the popular...Middle School council conducts Haiti drive
The Dallas Middle School Student Council recently organized a collection for the earthquake victims in Haiti. Students were asked to...GAR Key Club members volunteer for local charities during the holiday season
As part of their community service commitment, members of GAR Memorial High School Key Club volunteered their efforts to benefit...Catholic Schools Week marked by faculty at Wyoming Area Catholic
For Catholic Schools Week in the Diocese of Scranton, Wyoming Area Catholic School’s faculty and administration planned a week of...Saturday, February 6, 2010
Music students present recital at St. Paul Lutheran Church
A holiday piano and voice recital by students of Andrea Bogusko and Judy Katra was performed at the St. Paul’s...meetings
PITTSTON: Altar and Rosary Society of St. John the Evangelist Parish at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.in brief
KINGSTON: The annual Boy Scout Ecumenical Service scheduled Wednesday at St. Ignatius Loyola Church, North Maple Street, will celebrate the...Lutheran congregations join in Advent campaign
An Advent campaign that collects hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and socks for people in need was conducted by participating Lutheran...Walk being planned
DALLAS: The American Diabetes Association invites the community to its first 2010 Diabetes Walk planning meeting on March 4 at...Church members ring bells for Salvation Army
The Mission Committee and members of Second Presbyterian Church rang bells at Quinn’s Market in Pittston to raise money for...Mental health program honors O’Neill, Tinsley
Thomas O’Neill of Wilkes-Barre and Thomas Tinsley of Mountain Top were recently recognized by the Advisory Board of the Luzerne-Wyoming...Names and Faces
The Rev. John Franklin Hartman will be installed at 4 p.m. today as the ninth rector of Grace Episcopal Church...Priests honored at Knights of Columbus dinner
Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 hosted a Priest Appreciation Dinner at the Council Hall. Area priests...Friday, February 5, 2010
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PLYMOUTH: A fashion show of prom attire for men and women featured in Seventeen magazine’s prom edition will start at...meetings
PITTSTON TWP.: Northeast Orchid Society at 1 p.m. at the Pittston Township Fire Department. Orchids will be judged followed by...Painters showing works at Back Mountain bank
Artwork by the Tuesday Afternoon Adult Painters from Sue Hand’s Imagery is on display during regular hours through mid-February at...‘Ice Under the Big Top’ starts Feb. 1 1
More than 50 ice sculptures and free parking and admission are among the many offerings at the 6th Annual Clarks...VA center to commemorate National Salute to Veterans Week
Medical center patients and Community Living Center residents at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center will be honored during...Thursday, February 4, 2010
Students invited to enter Rossetti art contest
Area students in grades 7-12, who reside or study art in the Dallas, Lehman, Tunkhannock or Northwest Area school districts,...Reunions
All class get together will be held at 5 p.m. on March 20 at Bentley’s Patio Bar, Route 309, Ashley....Mercy Hospital School of Nursing grads attend reunion
Graduates of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing attended a reunion luncheon on Oct. 17, 2009, at the East Mountain Inn....In Brief
DRUMS: Nescopeck State Park will hold a professional development workshop written for formal and non-formal educators who work with young...Officials bring law enforcement program to GNA students
Greater Nanticoke Area Elementary gifted students recently learned about law enforcement from Ray Whittaker of the Pennsylvania State Police. Participants...Names and Faces
Dr. Albert Lozano, an engineering professor at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, has been awarded a $7,000 grant from The Pennsylvania Space...Vo-Tech Health Assistance students help out at clinic, support Toys for Tots effort
Health Assistance students at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center visited the Care and Concern Ministry’s Free Health Clinic in...W-B Academy first- and second-graders perform ‘Lion King’
The first- and second-grade students at Wilkes-Barre Academy recently presented the play, ‘The Lion King,’ at Walsh Auditorium at Misericordia...Fiesta poster contest gets under way
The 2010 Fine Arts Fiesta poster committee is accepting entries for this year’s poster contest. The theme of the 2010...WVW students lend a hand to holiday service projects
Several Wyoming Valley West Middle School students continued a four-year tradition by volunteering to take part in two community service...Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Luzerne United Methodist sponsoring Ethnic Food Sampling Saturday
An Ethnic Food Sampling of 10 delicacies as well as dessert and refreshments will be served from 5-7 p.m. Saturday...Good Eats!
Jenkins Twp. Lions plan pastie sale
JENKINS TWP.: The Jenkins Township Lions Club will conduct a pastie sale on March 10. Orders and payments are due...Junior League Wine & Dine event to benefit 3 area agencies
The Junior League of Wilkes-Barre will host its annual Wine & Dine charity event from 5-8 p.m. April 18 in...Meetings
PLAINS TWP.: Murgas Amateur Radio Club of Wilkes-Barre at 8 p.m. at the PPL East Mountain Business Center, 1 190 East...Big Band Society to host dinner dance
A Valentine dinner dance sponsored by the north east division of the Big Band Society is planned Friday at Genetti...in brief
KINGSTON: Tickets are on sale for the Valentine’s Day Dance scheduled from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Veterans of...Nite at the Races set
A Nite at the Races will be held Friday in the church hall at the Church of St. Therese, 25...Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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