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JANUARY
Open-mic night at Kissam Coffee House
, 2184 Rt. 6 and 11, Factoryville, Wednesday Jan. 16 beginning at 7 p.m. Info: To sign up, call Randy Light at Keystone College 945-8303.
“Workplace Wellness: How to get Your Team on Track,” with Janet Milner, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Network winter series, Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, Wednesday, Jan. 16, noon. Cost: $20, Chamber members; $30, non-members. Info: 342-7711.
Introduction to Buddhism, Western Buddhist Nun Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong at Waverly Community House, Wednesday Jan. 16 to March 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $8. Info: 845-856-9000
Lupus Foundation volunteer training sessions, Thursday, Jan. 17 and March 20, noon to 12:45 p.m., Lupus Foundation, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton; Thursday, Feb. 21, John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre, 6:15 to 7 p.m. Info: 1-888-995-8787.
Family Fun Bingo night at the Comm, Friday, Jan. 18, doors open at 6 p.m. at the Waverly Community House gymnasium. Cost: Admission, $3 per person includes Bingo card. Additional cards $1. Space is limited and reservations are suggested. Info: call 586-8191 ext. 2.
Newton Recreation Center drive -thru soup sale, 1814 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit on Friday, Jan.18 from 3 to 6 p.m. Cost: Quarts, $6; 12 oz. containers, $2.50. Soups: vegetable beef, chicken noodle, potato and pasta fagioli. Monthly special is chili, $7 a quart or $2.75, 12 oz. container. Info: Call 586-8611 or 586-7808 for advance orders recommended.
“Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter,” winter lecture series hosted by Steamtown National Historical Site. Partnered with AMS Production Group, Dallas, TX, to present the film, Saturday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. in the theater, 150 South Washington Ave., Scranton. Cost: Park’s entrance fee. Info: 340-5200.
“Welcome to Hogwarts!” Saturday Jan. 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hogwarts at the Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove Street, Clarks Summit. Based on the Harry Potter fiction series sponsored by the Abington Community Library – Teen Leadership Committee, for all ages, seating is limited and registration is required. Info: Register in person or contact the library at 587-3440.
Cedar BMX awards banquet, Sunday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. at the South Abington Fire Hall. Info: cedarbmx.com
All- you- can -eat breakfast buffet, sponsored by the Clarks Summit Fire Co. No. 1, Inc. on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 321 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit. Cost: Tickets for children up to age 10, $4; age 11and up, $6. Info: 586-9656.
Visitation day, Wyoming Seminary Lower School, Monday, Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m. Additional visitation days planned for February 18 and March 24. Info: 718-6610.
Economics seminar, for Northeastern Pennsylvania high school teachers, with Wall Street West, Tuesday, Jan. 22, in Easton, Reading, South Canaan, Dallas, Milford and Scranton; and Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Archbald, Schnecksville, Swiftwater, Dallas, Weatherly and Scranton. Info: Connie Wisdo, 941-4123.
Marriage Enrichment Seminar
, for couples, Saturday Jan. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m., Coal Mine Youth Ministries Building (former Westside Boys and Girls Club), Lafayette Street, Scranton. The interactive seminar will be led by Dr. Dow Pursley, a licensed psychologist and director of the Love Life Marriage and Family Center. Info: To register call 478-442-6462 or email [email protected]
“Steam Trips of the 1970s,” historian Dan Gallo Sr., with slide show on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. as part of the Steamtown National Historical Site winter lecture series in the Park’s theater, 150 South Washington Ave., Scranton at the museum complex. Cost: Park’s entrance fee. Info: 340-5200.
Bridal Show, the Greater Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., show at noon. Cost: Brides, free; all others, $3.
Mineralogical Society of Northeast Pennsylvania presents annual auction, Sunday Jan. 27, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Moosic Presbyterian Church Church Annex, 625 Main St., Moosic. Rocks and gemstones rough, finished gemstones, crystals, jewelry, fossils and more will be auctioned. Info: Call George Walko at 1-800-473-3602.
South Abington Townships Board of Supervisors, public hearing, Monday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at Township Municipal Building meeting room, 104 Shady Lane Road, Chinchilla. Info: 586-2111
Open house, Abington Christian Academy, 204 S. Abington Rd., Clarks Green, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 586-5270.
Elements of a Lifestyle Change: Making your 2008 Resolutions Work with Martin McGurrin, MSW, LCSW, Thursday, Jan. 31, 6 p.m. at the Abington Community Library.
FEBRUARY
Our Lady of the Snows second annual Night at the Races, Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace School. Reservations needed by January 26. Info: To become a sponsor or register, contact Nettie at 586-1741, June at 586-2048 or Nancy at 586-8061.
Lackawanna River Corridor Association 20th Anniversary Dinner, Saturday, Feb. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. Cost: $75 per person. Info: 207-7608, [email protected], or lrca.org
“Retrouvaille,” rediscovery weekend for drifting marriages, Fatima Center, Dalton, February 8 to 10. Early registration encouraged. Info: 655-1916.
“Forever Yes: Communications for Lifelong Marriage,” for married and engaged couples, Diocese of Scranton’s Office of Parish Life, Our Lady of Victory Parish Center, Tannersville, Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $35. Info: 207-2213.
Valentine’s Day Open House Workshop, Waverly Community House, for children of all ages, Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Comm’s gymnasium, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: Donation of $3 per family will be accepted at the door to cover the cost of supplies.
Brain Bee 2008, Saturday, Feb. 9 at the University of Scranton, in Brennan Hall, Room 228 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Students grades 9 to 12 are invited. Info: Registration deadline is February 1. Contact Timothy Cannon, PhD. At the University of Scranton by email at [email protected] or 941-4266. Include name, school name, grade, phone and individual email, if available.
All- you –can- eat breakfast buffet, sponsored by the Clarks Summit Fire Co. No. 1, Inc. on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 321 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit. Tickets: Children up to age 10, $4; 11 and up, $6. Info: 586-9656.
Abington Heights 8th Grade Parents’ Night, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. For Parents of Abington Heights and Our Lady of Peace eighth grade students, in the Abington Heights High School auditorium. Information on graduation requirements and scheduling procedures. Learning support teachers will be available to meet with parents of students with IEPs to discuss issues specific to the learning support program.
COMMUNITY REMINDERS
Binghamton Warriors looking for baseball players, taking registration for the 2008 traveling team. Info: Call Todd Stupski 607-772-0190.
Glenburn 4-H Sewing Club, taking registration for youth for 4-H textile science projects. Boys and girls, age 8 to 19 are invited. Info: Register at Penn State Cooperative Extension office, 963-6842.
Parking Ban, The Clarks Summit Police Department reminds residents that there is an overnight parking ban in effect starting on November 1 until April 1 between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Vehicles parked out in the street between those times are subject to a parking ticket.
Clarks Summit Business to Business, meets every Friday, 8:30 a.m. at the Summit Diner in Clarks Summit. Networking group for business professionals. Cost: no dues or fees to attend.
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:587-4313
Alzheimer’s Association caregivers support group meetings, the last Tuesday of every month, from 10 to 11 a.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. With adjoining room for loved ones, who will not be left unattended. Info: Rhonda, 585-8099 or Rita, 586-0179.
Sandvik Retirees Association, meets the third Wednesday each month, 10:30 a.m., Six East Restaurant, Dickson City. Info: 587-2657.
Beginning Experience, for separated, divorced or widowed persons, St. Ann’s Parish Center, Scranton, third Friday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 342-5166.
Lupus support group meeting, Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. and 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, third Monday of every month at 7:15 p.m. Info: 1-888-99-LUPUS