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Briefs - 05/13/2008
WILKES-BARRE – Robert P. Wolensky, adjunct professor of sociology and history at King’s College, will discuss, “Rinaldo Cappellini: Leader of the Anthracite Mineworkers during the Turbulent 1920s and 1930s,” at 7 p.m. May 20, in the Burke Auditorium at King’s College

PUBLIC AGENDA - 05/12/2008
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LOCAL BRIEFS - 05/12/2008
WRIGHT TWP. – The Wright Township Summer Park Program for 2008 starts on June 16 and will run for 10 weeks. Registration will be held at the lower pavilion by the basketball courts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 6 to 8 p.m. May 19. Pre-registration is recommended, but registration will also be taken the first day of the program and any day thereafter.

municipal briefs - 05/11/2008
PLYMOUTH – Mayor Dorothy Petrosky and borough council have announced that May 10 to 17 is “Take Pride in Plymouth” week. A street litter cleanup will be held on Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. Volunteers are needed. Any individuals, school, church, civic organization, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are welcome to help. Vests, gloves and bags will be supplied by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The borough street department will pick up the bags. To volunteer, call the borough building at 779-1011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Tuesday. Ella Lukavitch is coordinating the event.

LOCAL BRIEFS - 05/10/2008
WILKES-BARRE – The Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center’s Latino Committee will hold a speed networking fundraiser at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Arts YOUniverse, 151 S. Franklin St. The “speed networking” phenomenon is fueled by professionals looking to create business contact in their local community. Cost is $20 per person. The event will include appetizers, wine and soft drinks, entertainment and the opportunity to advance business and career networking. Proceeds will benefit the Fiesta Latina de San Juan Celebration, which will be held at the CYC in June and is open to the community.

LOCAL BRIEFS - 05/09/2008
PITTSTON TWP. – Eight public hearings – including one scheduled for this month in Luzerne County – will be held throughout the state by Gov. Ed Rendell’s Sustainable Water Infrastructure Task Force. The sessions are aimed at gathering public input on how to address the challenge of the state’s aging and deteriorating water systems.