PD Meetings

La Leche League to meet - 01/29/2012
The Greater Pittston La Leche League, affiliated with La Leche League International and serving families in the Wyoming Valley since 1979, will meet on Tuesday, February 14, at 10 a.m. at the Saint Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood ...

Friends of Library to meet - 01/22/2012
The Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library will conduct a meeting on Thursday, January 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Library, 47 Broad Street , Pittston.

Sanitary Authority December report - 01/22/2012
The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority (LLVSA) has 14 combined sewer overflows located at various locations on its interceptor system.

Polish Women meet today - 01/22/2012
Polish Women’s Alliance of American, District XIV, Councils 40 and 44 have scheduled a Bal Polonaise meeting for today, Sunday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. at Grande’s Family Restaurant, Birney Avenue, Moosic. All PWAA members are invited ...

Activities at Laflin Library; Jacquelines to meet - 01/22/2012
Children visiting the Laflin Public Library Wednesday, January 25 through Friday, January 27 will have the opportunity, while supplies last, to make a do-it-yourself snowman craft.

Polish Women to meet today - 01/22/2012
Polish Women’s Alliance of American, District XIV, Councils 40 and 44 have scheduled a Bal Polonaise meeting for today, Sunday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. at Grande’s Family Restaurant, Birney Avenue, Moosic. All PWAA members are invited ...

Bal Polonaise committee to meet - 01/15/2012
Polish Women’s Alliance of American, District XIV, Councils 40 and 44 have scheduled a Bal Polonaise meeting for Sunday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. at Grande Family Restaurant, Birney Avenue, Moosic. All PWAA members are invited to make p ...

NEPA Coast Guard Veterans to meet - 01/08/2012
Members of the NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Assoc. will meet at the Dallas American Legion Post at 672 Memorial Highway Dallas at 6:30 on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Any Coast Guard Veteran interested in joining should contact Neil Morrison ...

In Brief - 12/25/2011
CONYNGHAM: Conyngham Valley Civic Organization recently announced the winners of its annual Holiday House Decorating contest.

Pasta dinner to benefit 8-year-old cancer patient - 11/20/2011
The family and friends of Avoca 8-year-old Justin Burns, who is suffering from leukemia, will have a takeout pasta dinner Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at Colarusso’s La Palazzo, 4500 Birney Ave., Moosic.

Coast Guard vets to meet - 11/13/2011
Members of the NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Assoc. will hold their monthly meeting at the Dallas American Legion Post at 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas, on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Any Coast Guard Veteran interested in joining should contac ...

Holiday gift and craft fair today in Hughestown - 11/06/2011
The Hughestown Park and Recreation Committee Holiday Gift and Craft Fair is today, Sunday Nov. 6, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Hughestown Hose Company, 30 Center Street, Hughestown.

NARFE to meet on Thursday - 11/06/2011
The Greater Pittston Chapter 1723 National Association of Retired Federal Employees will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10. at 1 p.m. in the V.F.W. Hall in Dupont.

Duryea Sewer Authority to meet - 11/06/2011
The regular monthly meeting of the Duryea Borough Sewer Authority will be held on Monday, November 7 at 7 p.m. at the municipal building. The public is invited.

Bingo Saturday to benefit Zerblas family of Ransom - 10/30/2011
A bingo at Clarks Summit Fire Company #1, 321 Bedford Street, on Saturday, Nov. 5 will benefit the Zerblas family from Ransom Township who has had a very rough year. Vince, a police officer in Laflin, suffered a heart condition wh ...

Special performance of ‘Cats’ set tonight at Phoenix - 10/23/2011
Phoenix Performance Arts, Duryea, has added another to show for Cats this evening, Sunday, Oct. 23, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.00 and there is limited seating and this is the last chance to catch this show which sold out all thr ...

Coast Guard meets Wednesday; St. Joseph’s Thursday - 10/16/2011
Members of the NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Assoc. will hold their monthly meeting at the Dallas American Legion Post at 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas at 6:30 on Wednesday Oct. 19.

Big Band Society sets dinner-dance - 10/16/2011
The Big Band Society of Northeastern Pa will hold its next dinner dance on Friday, Nov. 4, at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Lions to distribute clothing for flood victims today - 10/09/2011
District 14W Lions Club will be distributing clothing vouchers at Boscov’s in Wilkes-Barre to flood victims today, Sunday, October 9 from 12 to 5 p.m.

WA Drama parents meeting set - 10/02/2011
The Wyoming Area Drama Club Parents Association will meet on Wednesday, October 5, at 7 p.m. in the Secondary Center Library.

Umps event to assist John Gorman is Saturday - 09/11/2011
Little League managers, coaches, officials and umpires from Greater Pittston to Kingston are trying to make sure one of their own is “safe at home.”

Friendly Sons ‘Black Shamrock Open’ next Sunday - 09/04/2011
The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will host their annual Black Shamrock Open on Sunday, September 11, at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course.

Hose Hose Company annual pig roast is next Sunday - 08/28/2011
Hughestown Hose Company will hold their annual all-you-can-eat pig roast “Pigapalooza” beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, on the Hughestown Hose Company grounds. This year’s live entertainment will feature Head Lock, Fabulous ...

Friendly Sons to host annual Black Shamrock Open - 08/21/2011
The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will be hosting their annual Black Shamrock Open on Sunday, September 11 at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course. The format of the tournament is Captain and Crew and entry fee i ...

Kids invited to walk with library in Tomato Parade - 08/14/2011
Kids are welcome to join the Friends of the Library and the library staff for the Pittston Tomato Festival Parade on Saturday August 20. You can ride or walk. T-shirts for the children will be provided by the friends and will be t ...

Tomato Festival meeting Tuesday - 08/07/2011
The Pittston Tomato Festival Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 9, at 7 p.m. at the Pittston Memorial Library, 49 Broad Street, Pittston.

Slovak League outing today at Plains Pavilion - 08/07/2011
The Slovak League of America, Branch 474 will hold its annual outing today, Sunday, August 7, at the Plains Pavilion, Clark Street in Hilldale from noon to 6 p.m. All members in good standing are invited along with one guest to jo ...

Tickets still available for Saturday’s ‘Reggae’ - 07/31/2011
Reggae for Robert VI, a night to donate, dine and dance for the benefit of autism awareness and support will be held on Saturday, August 6, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center, William St., Pittston. Th ...

Tickets still available for ‘Reggae for Robert VI’ - 07/24/2011
Reggae for Robert VI, a night to donate, dine and dance for the benefit of autism awareness and support will be held on Saturday, August 6, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center, William St., Pittston. Th ...

Open house today at Life Flight base in Avoca - 07/17/2011
Geisinger’s Life Flight 3 base in Avoca will hold an open house for the public from 1 to 4 p.m. today, Sunday, July 17, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center West Entrance parking lot at 1000 East Mountain Drive, Wilkes-B ...

San Cataldo Society, K of L lists meetings today - 07/10/2011
The San Cataldo Society will hold their meeting today, Sunday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m. at 111 S. Main Street, Pittston. President Carmen C. Saporito will preside.

Book sale Thursday at Pittston Memorial Library - 07/03/2011
Summer Reading

Slovak League of America lists meeting today - 06/26/2011
The Slovak League of America, Kingston Branch 474, will meet today, Sunday, june 26, at 2:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 396 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

‘Bag Sale’ starts Monday at West Pittston Library - 06/26/2011
The Friends of the West Pittston Library will conduct a bag sale for the week starting Monday, June 27, until Thursday.

Tomato Festival meeting - 06/19/2011
The Pittston Tomato Festival Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at the Pittston Memorial Library, 49 Broad Street, Pittston.

Slovak League seeks info on membership, lottery tix - 06/19/2011
Robert M. Chmarney, president of the Slovak League of America, Kingston Branch 474, announced that due to recent changes in bookkeeping procedures the officers of the local branch are checking the accuracy of all receipts received ...

Summer reading to begin at Pittston, Laflin libraries - 06/19/2011
One World, Many Stories is the name of the Summer Reading Program at Pittston Area Memorial Library. Registration runs the week of June 20. Children can start reporting their books on June 27.

WAFPA explain Saturday’s coin-drop postponement - 06/12/2011
The Wyoming Area Football Parents Association (WAFPA) “Coin-Drop,” which was scheduled for Saturday, June 11 was postponed until a later date. After learning that an LIU teacher required assistance for their child who is suffering ...

Hughestown Lions to meet - 06/05/2011
Hughestown Lions Club will meet Monday, June 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hughestown Fire Company. President Steve Golya will preside. On the agenda will be a discussion about scholarships to be awarded. The club meets the first and thi ...

Concert today to benefit education in India - 06/05/2011
For the second time in this area, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation will hold a charity concert to promote education in India. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. today, Sunday, June 5, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilkes-Barre.

San Cataldo Society annual picnic is Saturday - 05/29/2011
The Festa San Cataldo Annual Picnic will be held on Saturday, June 4, at the Dupont Park & Pavilion 2 p.m. thru dusk.

Mineral, gem show today at Oblates Seminary - 05/22/2011
Treasures of the Earth 8th Annual Show and Sale sponsored by the Mineralogical Society of NE PA concludes today, Sunday, and May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St Joseph Oblate Seminary, Rt. 315 Pittston Township.

Patriotic floats sought for Memorial Day Parade - 05/15/2011
As the annual West Pittston/Exeter Memorial Day Parade nears, a reminder goes out that this year’s parade will feature a competition for best patriotic-themed float.

Memorial Day Parade to feature float competition - 05/08/2011
As the annual West Pittston/Exeter Memorial Day Parade nears, a reminder goes out that this year’s parade will feature a competition for best patriotic-themed float.

Float competition planned for Memorial Day Parade - 05/01/2011
As the annual West Pittston/Exeter Memorial Day Parade nears, a reminder goes out that this year’s parade will feature a competition for best patriotic-themed float.

YMCA campaign kicks off with May 2 dinner - 04/24/2011
The Greater Pittston YMCA 2011 Annual Campaign is about to begin. This year’s campaign entitled “Help Change a Life” will kick-off on Monday, May 2, with an evening of elegant dining at Brutico’s Restaurant, Old Forge. The goal of ...

Egg hunt today for Yatesville children - 04/17/2011
Yatesville Auxiliary will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt today, Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m.

Library Week events listed; two dinners, breakfast set today - 04/10/2011
Laflin Public Library will celebrate National Library Week Tuesday, April 12 through Saturday, April 16.

Old Forge Retired Citizens - 04/03/2011
The Old Forge Retired Citizens will meet Wednesday, April 6, at 2 p.m. for its monthly meeting.

Dance today at PAHS benefits free health clinic - 04/03/2011
Letitia Warunek, a Pittston Area Honor Society member, and a member of the Emerald Isle Step Dancers, is sponsoring a dance benefit for the Pediatric Health Clinic in the former Seton Catholic High School building and sponsored by ...

‘Guns ‘n’ Hoses’ charity basketball game April 9 - 03/27/2011
The fifth annual “Guns ‘N’ Hoses” charity basketball game will take place Saturday, April 9, at Pittston Area High School, 5 Stout St., Yatesville. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and tip-off time is 5 p.m.

Library’s Books and Bagels club to meet Saturday - 03/13/2011
Registration for the Spring Session of Pittston Area Memorial Library’s Storytime programs is underway. All programs will feature age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and free play in our children’s play room. Registration ...

McDonald’s program benefits Friendly Sons scholarships - 03/06/2011
The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick along with the McDonald’s Restaurants on Highway 315, Pittston, and on Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, are sponsoring a scholarship fundraiser benefiting Pittston Area and Wyoming Area ...

St. Vladimir pork & kapusta family dinner today - 02/27/2011
Fr. Paul Wolensky and the parishioners of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Scranton, invite all to their observance of Meatfare Sunday at the annual Pre-Lenten Pork & Kapusta Family Dinner today, Sunday, February 27, ...

Slovak League to honor ‘Man of the Year’ today - 02/20/2011
The Luzerne County Slovak League of America, Branch 474 will meet today, Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2:30 in the Wyoming Hose Co. No. 2, Third Street, Wyoming.

Slovak League installation dinner is next Sunday - 02/13/2011
The Luzerne County Slovak League of America, Branch 474 will meet on Sunday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 in the Wyoming Hose Co. No. 2, Third Street, Wyoming.

District Band Festival this week, concert on Friday - 02/06/2011
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) this week will present the District 9 Band Festival and Concert at Montrose Jr./Sr. High School, 50 High School Road in Montrose. The host for this event is Suzanne Bennici, Dire ...

Zumba classes are now offered at Pittston YMCA - 01/30/2011
A woman who once referred to herself as “awkward” and “silly” in her first Zumba class at the Pittston YMCA is now one of the most sought after Zumba instructors in the area. Jessica Sands’ classes at the YMCA continue to fill up. ...

PA senior parents - 01/23/2011
Pittston Area senior parent will meet Monday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in the senior high cafeteria. The Feb. 5 craft fair will be discussed. Volunteers are needed. Questions call Lisa at 655-2744

Wreath to be laid at Knox Memorial this afternoon - 01/23/2011
The annual Knox Mine Disaster Memorial Mass was celebrated Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. A wreath will be laid at the Knox Memorial in Front of the Baloga Funeral Home on S. Main Street, Por ...

Hughestown Lions meet Monday; Kiwanis Tuesday - 01/16/2011
The Hughestown Lions Club will meet on Monday, January 17, at 7:00 p.m. President Steve Golya will preside.

Knights of Lithuania - 01/09/2011
Knights of Lithuania Council 143 will have their first meeting of the year 2011 on January 9 at 12 o’clock in the lower level of St. John’s the Evangelist Church, william St., Pittston.. The council seeks new members. Meetings are ...

NARFE meets Thursday; breast cancer event Saturday - 01/09/2011
Greater Pittston Chapter 1723 National Association of Retired Federal Employees will resume their monthly meetings on Thursday, January 13, at 1 p.m. in the V.F.W. hall on Main Street, Dupont.

Library programs include crochet club, babysitting class - 01/02/2011
Beginning January 3, the Pittston Memorial Library crochet club will meet each Monday and Thursday from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Participants bring their own supplies (crochet hook size I, J, or K and yarn) and learn to make simple projects ...

Pittston Library crochet club starts January 3 - 12/26/2010
Pittston Memorial Library will observe the following holidays hours: Dec. 31; Saturday, Jan. 1: Closed. On Dec. 27, 28, 29 and 30, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Christmas party for children today in Yatesville - 12/19/2010
Yatesville Auxiliary will hold a Christmas party for the children of Yatesville on December 19 at the borough building at 2 p.m.

Children’s party in Yatesville next Sunday Programs for kids, teens this week at Pittston Library - 12/12/2010
Yatesville Auxiliary will hold a Christmas party for the children of Yatesville on December 19 at the borough building at 2 p.m.

Christmas cards for troops drive is underway - 12/05/2010
Kim’s Coffee 2-Go is having its annual Operation Christmas Cards and Letters for Our Soldiers and Veterans.

Holiday Open House next Saturday at Pittston Library - 11/28/2010
Pittston Memorial Library’s Annual Holiday Open House will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No registration is necessary, just bring your family and friends for a day of festive fun: holiday refreshments (cookies ...

Oblates lay society meeting set - 11/28/2010
The Josephite-Marellian Laity of the Oblates of St. Joseph will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 1, at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Route 315 in Pittston.

Library’s Young Adult Book Club to meet Monday - 11/21/2010
Pittston Memorial Library’s Young Adult Book Club for high school students, will meet on Monday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. to discuss Witch and Wizard by James Patterson. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Refreshments will be ...

‘Benefit for Heroes’ spaghetti dinner next Saturday - 11/14/2010
A Benefit for Heroes Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 20, at the Seton Catholic High School from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is adults $8, children 10 and under $6. Proceeds will help two Pittston firefighters in thei ...

K of L to meet today - 11/14/2010
Knights of Lithuania, Council 143, Pittston, will meet today, Sunday, Nov. 14, at noon, at St. John the Evangelist Parish Community Church Hall, William Street. Main topic will be the Kucios to be held on Saturday, Dec. 11. Dues w ...

Hughestown Lions meet Monday - 11/14/2010
Hughestown Lions Club will meet Monday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hughestown Hose Company. President Steve Golya will preside.

Brennan autographs book today at B & N - 11/07/2010
Eileen Brennan, Avoca native, will be autographing copies and reading from her book “Dirtball Pete” today starting at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble at Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre.

Miles for Michael event Friday for families fighting cancer - 10/31/2010
A Miles for Michael event for local families battling cancer will be held on Friday, November 5, at the Bar on Oak, Oak Street, Pittston Township from 5 to 8 p.m.

PHS Class of ’61 meeting Monday - 10/24/2010
Pittston High School Class of 1961 will hold a meeting October 25at 7:30 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza, City Line Plaza in Pittston to make plans for a 50th anniversary class reunion.

PA-WA pizza eating competition today at Moose - 10/24/2010
The Moose Lodge on Exeter Avenue, West Pittston, is sponsoring a scholarship pizza-eating contest between Pittston Area and Wyoming Area students today at 3 p.m. at the Lodge on Exeter Avenue in West Pittston. Three students from ...

IAA Membership - 10/24/2010
The Italian American Association of Luzerne County is conducting its 2010 Membership Drive. If you are of Italian descent or married to someone of Italian descent, come and celebrate your heritage by participating in cultural even ...

United Way Rib Fest today; Slovak League to meet - 10/17/2010
Today, Sunday, October 17, the Untied Way of Wyoming Valley will hold its 11th annual Rib Fest Competition at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to all ages and there is no admission charge. A ...