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BERWICK: St. Joseph’s Church Italian Festival, noon- 4 p.m., Aug. 4 – 6, 723 Monroe St., church grounds. Porkette, fireballs, meatballs, sausage, halushki, chicken parm, eggplant parm, potato pancakes, chicken fingers, French fries, Hamburgs, hot dogs, funnel fries, deep fried pierogi, deep fried ravioli, pizza, wedding soup, baked goods, ice cream and fried dough (Friday and Saturday only). Adult beverage pavilion, pasta dinner, Sunday, raffles, games. Entertainment: Shoreliners, Friday; The Legends, Saturday; Polka Punch, Sunday.

DALLAS: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Road, off Route 118, annual Summerfest noon to 8 p.m., July 22. Jesse & Friends will perform 3-8 p.m. and the Hi-Lites Motor Club will present its classic vehicle display noon-4 p.m. Other attractions include the Back Mountain Railroad Club display, Young’s Funny Farm display of therapy animals, Silent Auction with themed baskets, a dunk tank, children’s games including a Going “Buggy” activity with insects, handmade quilt and baked goods auction, bake sale, plant sale, Dallas Days Bicentennial display, Luzerne County SPCA display and picnic food. Blood drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and a Lantern Launch in honor of loved ones at 8 p.m. ends the event. Outdoor church service at 5:30 p.m. with music by Jesse & Friends. Free and open to the public. 570-675-3859 or visit

PITTSTON: St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 N. Main St., is having their 21st Annual Flea Market & Ziti Dinner, Aug. 5 and 6. Flea Market hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday. The ziti dinner is noon-4 p.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Take outs available. Dinner is $10, children, $6. There will be a bake sale, ethnic foods, lunch items and refreshments. Flea Market items are needed. To donate, call Mike, 570-704-6520; or Linda, 570-905-7387. All are welcome!

ROARING BROOK TWP.: Saint Eulalia’s Church Festival, 214 Blue Shutters Road, will hold their festival 6 p.m., July 20 – 21, and 5 p.m., July 22, on the church grounds. Nightly entertainment, basket raffle, bake sale, children’s games, bingo,”Grandma’s attic,” heavenly food and free parking.

SHICKSHINNY: McKendree United Methodist Church, 477 McKendree Road, is hosting an Ice Cream Social 4-7 p.m., July 29. Great food, full menu. Call 570-735-1514 for information.

WILKES-BARRE: The Calvary Bible Church of Wilkes-Barre, 186 Sambourne St., will hold its free Vacation Bible School, July 23 to Thursday July 27. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m., ending approximately 8:30 p.m. Ages 5-16. This year’s theme is “Over the Moat.” Snacks are provided and the ‘Palace Store’ will be open. For Transportation call 579-824-5868.

WILKES-BARRE: Firwood United Methodist Church, Old River Road, Wilkes-Barre, will hold its Vacation Bible School 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Aug. 14 to 18.

This is open to all children from first- to sixth-grades. Dinner will be provided at 5 p.m.

WILKES-BARRE: A flea market/rummage sale will be conducted 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 18; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 19, at Holy Cross PNC Church, 23 Sheridan St. Food items and baked goods will be sold. Vending spaces are available for $20. Call 570-574-0412 for more information, to make donations and to reserve a space.