Meetings and briefs

Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick President Patrick M. Bilbow announced this week that Final Ticket Sales will be held this week for the 96th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Banquet. Members of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will be at the K of C on Wednesday night to finalize ticket sales and seating for all tables. Please see any member of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick if you have any questions.

Homemade Halushki Sale

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372is holding a Homemade Haluski Sale on Fridays during Lent. Serving take-outs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Council Home located at 55 South Main Street in Pittston. The cost is $3.00 for a 16 oz container. Phone in your order after 5:00 p.m. for advance ordering. Phone (570) 655-8311.

Lenten Food Sale

The Moosic Lions Club will be hosting a Lenten Hoagie and Clam Chowder Sale on Fridays during Lent at the Moosic Youth Center, 600 Main St. The cost for clam chowder is $6 a quart or $3 a pint and tuna hoagies are $4. The sale runs from 11 a.m. till sell out. Advance orders can be placed by calling 575-5565 or 451-1927 or e-mail at jogan44@msn.com. Delivery is available for orders of 8 items or more. Proceeds benefit the Club’s annual Easter Egg Hunt as well as other community projects.

Daffodil Orders

Greater Pittston Daffodil orders are now being taken. If you have been missed and wish to order, please call 655-6076 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.

Chairpersons are Susan Lombardo, Janet Delaney, Lois Detato, Marie Griglock, Alan Dente, Lois, Maurello.

Pittston Twp. Drive

The members of the Pittston Township Volunteer Fire Department announce that the Annual Fund Drive is underway.

The members of the fire department are asking that each household in the township contribute $25 or more to this year’s drive. If you have not received a donation request envelope in the mail, please call 654-2503 and one will be sent to you.

Dupont Lions

The Dupont Lions will hold a meeting on March 8 at 6:30 at the VFW in Dupont, all members are reminded to bring a little something for a basket of cheer to be chanced off at the District Convention. New members are always welcome

ILGWU Meeting

The ILGWU reorganization meeting will be held March 8 at 3 p.m. at Tony’s Pizzeria, City Line Plaza. All ILGWU retirees are welcome.

Pittston Central Catholic

The Class of 1955 Pittston Central Catholic High School 1955 will have our monthly meeting at Valenti’s Restaurant Wyoming, Exeter on Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. They are planning our 55th class reunion and we need your input. Please plan to attend. For more information please call Cataldo “Ky” Lazzari at 825-2648 after 5 p.m.

NARFE Meeting

Greater Pittston Chapter N.A.R.F.E. 1723 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall in Dupont. All members are urged to attend. New members are always welcome. Interested in joining call John Ryan 654-3722.

Jenkins Senior Citizens

After a two-month winter break, the Jenkins Township Senior Citizens’ organization will resume their regular monthly meetings. The first meeting of 2010 will be held at the Jenkins Township Fire Hall on Tuesday, March 11.

Since a pizza party will be held, the time of the meeting shall be 6:00 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone following our break. New members are always welcome.

Cosmopolitan Seniors

The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet again on Tuesday March 16, at 1 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Parish Center, in Exeter. Vic Malinowski will preside. Hosts/Hostesses are: Frank Fountain, Evelyn Kleback, Tony Matreselva, Ann Mattei, and George Mislan.

Cosmopolitan Seniors travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Wednesday, April 14. Details can be obtained from Johanna at 655-2720.

IAA Dinner

The March Dinner Meeting of the Italian American Association of Luzerne County will be held on Thursday, March 18, at Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre with arrival time at 6 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m.

Music by Mike Shema with dancing to 10:15 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Reservation must be made by Friday, March 12.

The 2010 Membership Drive is now open for those of Italian decent or married to someone of Italian descent in Luzerne and outlying counties.

For reservations and membership information, please call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani 654-6454.

Women’s Auxiliary

The Women’s Auxiliary of Post 477, Pittston, meeting dates have changed for March and April. The date for the March meeting has changed from March 7 to March14 at 2p.m., and the April 4th (Easter) meeting is changed to April 11 at 2p.m. at the Post home on Vine Street, Pittston.

Retired Public Employees

Retired Public Employees of Pennsylvania will hold a meeting Thursday, March 18, at 2 p.m. at the Luzerne County Parks and Recreation Building, 2001 Wyoming Avenue located next to the Forty Fort Airport. All former members and members and their spouses are requested to attend. Refreshments will be service. Lucille Maziarz will preside.

St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance

The Dupont V.F.W. Post 4909 Home Association will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 13 at the Post Home 401-403 Main Street Dupont.

A dinner buffet will be served from 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. the Fantastic “Gary Dee and Co” will be playing for your Dancing and Listening pleasure from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The bar will be open from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Great door prizes will be awarded.

For tickets and reservations call Bob Lopata at the V.F.W. at 654-9104 or see Bob any evening at the Post Home. Tickets are only $23 per person. Deadline is Friday, March 12. All PLCB Regulations apply.

Drama Workshops

Applications are now being taken for the Music Box Theatre Academy, a musical theatre workshop for students ages 13 to 18. Tuition: $275. Sessions begin April 27. Students will perform Disney’s High School Musical 2 on June 18, 19, and 20.

Students will learn techniques in acting, singing and dancing. Call (570) 283-2195 or 1-800-698-PLAy for information and enrollment forms. The Music Box Dinner Playhouse is located at 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville.

The Music Box Repertory company is accepting applications for a Musical Director for “The Great American Trailer Park Musical.” Rehearsals will begin March 1st and will run through April 25. All qualified candidates are asked to call the Music Box at 283-2195 for further information.

Craft Show

The Tunkhannock Area Middle School will sponsor a Spring Craft Show on Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a bake sale and refreshments offered.

Easter Egg Hunt

The City of Pittston in conjunction with the Pittston City Fire Department and the Pittston City Police Department will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny visit on Saturday, March 27 at Jefferson Park, New Street. The event will be held rain or shine. This event is open to children up to 12 years of age and are residents of the City of Pittston. The Easter Bunny will arrive on a fire truck to greet the children at 11 a.m. The children will be treated to a visit with the Easter Bunny who will hand out a treat to the children. Parents will also have an opportunity to take pictures if they wish. For additional information please call Joanne Mortimer, Special Events Coordinator at 654-0513 or email to pittstoncityhappenings@yahoo.com

Hughestown Egg Hunt

The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Hughestown Police Department and Hughestown Lions Club will be held Saturday, April 3 at 1 p.m. at the pavilion in Hughestown. Two bicycles will be given away along with prizes and candy for the children in attendance. In case of inclement weather the Easter egg hunt will be moved to the Hughestown Hose Company.

Barbershop Concert

On Saturday, April 17, a 59th Annual Concert “A Tribute to Ole’ Blue Eyes” will be given by the Wilkes-Barre Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society at 7:30 p.m. at Wyoming Area High School, Exeter, featuring the “Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus”, “Sound ‘n’ Great” Quartet and Guests: “Frank the Dog”, Mid-Atlantic District Quartet and Wyoming Area High School Chorus. Tickets all reserved, $20 and $15. Call 709-3716, 696-3385, or 286-2476.