PD Area Notes

WEST PITTSTON

December 13, 2009

Blue Christmas/Longest Night service on Dec. 21

First United Presbyterian Church will conduct a Blue Christmas/Longest Night Worship Service on Monday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sunday School Auditorium.

Not everyone feels “merry” at Christmas. Some people, quite understandably, suffer from “the blues” at holiday time. Those who mourn the loss of someone special, those coming to terms with life after a divorce or separation, people reeling from the loss of a job, and those battling cancer or some other disease or painful condition often find holiday festivities and traditional Christmas parties to be difficult to endure. Even the bright celebrations of Worship on Christmas Eve can be painful.

In recent years, many churches have become sensitive to the needs of people who are “blue” at Christmastime by holding a special service on the longest night of the year. According to one description, such worship experiences create “sacred space” for people living through dark times. Such services are reflective, accepting where we really are, and holding out healing and hope.

The Blue Christmas/Longest Night Worship Service will be led by the Rev. David Brague, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston, and the Rev. James Thyren, pastor of First United Presbyterian Church. The Scriptures, music and mediations offered will focus on the comfort God offers in the dark times of our lives. If “blue” is how you or someone you know feel at Christmas, please consider coming yourself or inviting those you know to attend with you.

Wreath Sale

The Wyoming Area Drama Club Parents are selling 18-inch Douglas Fir Christmas wreaths. For $10, you can purchase a voucher for a beautiful, fresh wreath.

Wreaths can then be picked-up at Ciampi’s Greenhouse, Exeter. Profits from this fund-raiser will be used to support Drama Club productions. Vouchers can be purchased from any Drama Club parent.

UM Church Schedule

First United Methodist Church Service Schedule is:

Third Sunday of Advent, December 13 - Taize service of song and prayer, 6:00 p.m.; Rummage for God: praying backwards through the day, 6:45 p.m.

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20 - Christmas hymn sing, 3 p.m.; Cookie and coffee: prayers of fellowship, 3:45 p.m.

Women’s Club

The West Pittston Women’s Club will hold their annual Christmas luncheon this Tuesday, December 15 at 12:30 p.m. at Fox Hill Country Club. A collection for Meals On Wheels will be taken at that time.

Chairwoman is Joan Pribula. Committee:Alberta Phelps, Sylbil Burkel, Lorraine Hastie, and Jule Keder.

For reservations call Joan at 654-7691 or Albertaat 655-8613. Friends are welcome.

Senior Parents

There will be a Senior Class Parent’s meeting this Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Pasta Dinner

The Wyoming Area Drama Club Parents will be holding their annual Pasta Dinner on Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 12-noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Secondary Center Cafeteria.

Any parent who did not receive tickets or is in need of additional tickets, please contact Wanda at 693-0969.

Library Notes

WINTERfest at the West Pittston Library runs from December 1 through February 27. Events are as follows:

Beginner Yoga Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. at the old American Legion Building at 316 Linden St., $7.00 drop-in. Discover the benefits of yoga. This class is geared toward students who are new to yoga or are returning to yoga after some time away. The slower practice allows time for students to explore proper alignment and breath, with a strong focus on range of motion, balance and flexibility. Poses will be modified for student’s unique body type and physical ability.

Craft Night: Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Grab your knitting, crocheting, scrap booking, needlework, etc and enjoy an evening out hobnobbing with other craft enthusiasts. Coffee and tea will be provided, bring snacks if you want them.

Game Night: Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Gather up the family or a group of friends and head over to the library for some game board fun. Choose from Clue, Clue, Jr., Sorry!, Monopoly Jr., Life, Pictureka! and others! Interested in a card game? No problem. Grab some friends and your competitive spirit and head over.

Christmas Caroling: Sunday, December 20 at 5:45 p.m. Dust off your vocal chords and get ready to sing your favorites like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Silent Night! We’ll meet at the library, distribute song books and head out to the streets of West Pittston to sing to our friends and neighbors around town. Hot chocolate will be served when we return to the library.

An Evening on The Polar Express Monday, December 21: 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. For children 10 and under and dressed in pajamas. All aboard! Get your kids in their pajamas and enjoy a special evening Story Time at the West Pittston Library.

Library Monthly Book Club: Tuesday, January 5; Tuesday, February 2. Join in for their January discussion of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and their February discussion of The Liar’s Club by Mary Karr.

Post-Holiday Stress Buster: Wednesday, January 13, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Let the students of McAnn School of Business and Technology rub away the stress of the holidays or give you a quick pick-me-up. The cost is $5.00 for a 10-minute chair massage. Proceeds benefit the West Pittston Library.

West Pittston Library Book Club First - Tuesday of Each month at 6:30 p.m.

Weekly Story Time - Every Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Weekly Family Game Night - Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Census Jobs

The U.S. Census is hiring hundreds of employees in your area. Most jobs are where you live and pay $11.00 to $14.00 per hour plus mileage. Hours are flexible and full-time or part-time. Please call the Scranton office directly at 570-903-6000 or 1-866-861-2010 to schedule yourself for a simple test of basic skills.

Recycling Reminder

Drop-off collection for recycling is every Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Public Works Facility, 505 Delaware Ave. Curbside recycling days are the first and third Thursdays. Recycling materials consist of commingled which includes glass, plastic and jars. Place these items together in recycling container. Please place newspapers in brown paper bags.

All businesses are mandated to recycling.

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