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November 8

WP Library holding NYC bus trip fundraiser

Pack your hat, gloves and holiday spirit for a day trip to New York City on Thursday, December 10. For $25 enjoy a relaxing Martz bus ride to the city where you can join us for a historic church group tour, or choose from a self-guided tours for architect enthusiasts, museum go-ers and shoppers.

Of course, you can always grab a map and do your own thing. The bus will pick you up at the Atlas Building on 4th and Pacific Ave. in West Pittston at 6:45am and make sure you’re well fed with Sweet Caroline’s muffins and well caffeinated with Dunkin’ Donuts coffee.

You’ll depart from NYC at 6:30 p.m. The historic church group tour is limited to the first 12 people and the bus trip is limited to 55 people.

Payment is due at signup; all proceeds benefit the West Pittston Library and the West Pittston Historical Society.

Thanksgiving Dinner-

Club Jam on Main Street in Pittston will sponsor a free Thanksgiving Dinner for underprivileged members of the Greater Pittston community on Thanksgiving Day, November 26.

Organizers are seeking co-sponsors from local businesses and volunteers from the community to aid in this endeavor.

For more information, or to volunteer or make a donation, contact even coordinator Kathie Hanlon at 570-236-0302.

Happy Birthday-

Happy birthday wishes go to Denise Evans of West Pittston who will celebrate on November 10. Her sister, Maureen LaSalle, CRNP, of Wyoming will celebrate on November 11.

Ross Kossuth of Hughestown will celebrate on November 11.

Elaine Gydish of Hughestown will celebrate on November 11.

Ken Scialpi of Hughestown will celebrate on November 12.

Stephen Valkos of Hughestown will celebrate on November 14.

PA Class of 1994-

The Pittston Area Class of 1994 will be holding its 15 year reunion on Saturday, November 28, at Tony’s Wine Cellar from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. Tony’s Wine Cellar is located in the downstairs of Tony’s Pizza at 1117 Main Street in Pittston.

To RSVP or if you have any questions, please visit and join our Facebook group page, Pittston Area Class of 1994, or e-mail pahs1994@gmail.com. RSVPs are not required, but they would be greatly appreciated.

Blood Drives-

The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross announces the following blood drives. Sunday, November 8 the Duryea V.F.W. Post 1227, 492 Stephenson Street, Duryea from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m; Tuesday, November 10, V.F.W. Post #4909, 403 Main Street, Dupont from 12:30to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 15, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 237 William Street, Pittston Township, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Monday, November 23, St. Cecilia’s Church, 1700 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter from 1 to 6 p.m.; Monday, November 23, American Legion Post 644, 259 Shoemaker Street, Swoyersville, 1 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, November 24, Plains American Legion, 101 East Carey Street, Plains, 1 to 6 p.m.

Kings Players-

The King’s College Players will continue the theatre season with a full-dress production of Henrik Ibsen’s ground-breaking play, “An Enemy of the People.” The play, which explores the ethical dilemma between truth and prosperity, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-21, in the King’s Theatre, located in the Administration Building on North River Street.

Written by Ibsen and adapted by master playwright Arthur Miller, “An Enemy of the People” is set in a small Norwegian town that has just begun to win fame and wealth as a result of its medicinal spring waters. Unfortunately, resident physician Dr. Stockmann discovers that the water is actually poisoned. Dr. Stockmann attempts to expose the truth to save the town; however, his brother, who also happens to be the town’s mayor, tells him he must retract his statements because the repairs would be too expensive. Blackmailed and facing eviction from his home, Dr. Stockmann, through the moral support of his family, carries on his fight for the truth.

King’s Theatre Department brings a cast of 20 students to the stage. Cast members include Colin Walsh, Northampton (Dr. Thomas Stockmann); Ashley Owens, Oradell, N.J., (Catherine Stockmann); Jason Alfano, Pittston (Mayor Peter Stockmann); Brandon Leon-Gambetta, Newton, Conn., (Morten Kiil); and, Lukas Tomasacci, Shickshinny (Captain Horster).Ticket prices are $10; students/senior citizens, $5.

For more information or to reserve tickets, call the box office at (570) 208-5825 or e-mail boxoff@kings.edu. King’s College is a Catholic College sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross.

Pasta Dinner-

Friends of Bob and Donna Kolbeck are holding a benefit pasta dinner at the Lithuanian Club Hall, 7 Butler Street, Pittston on Sunday, November 15 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Dinner is $8, and take-outs are available all day.

Breast Cancer Fundraiser-

A one day bus trip to New York City will be held on Saturday, November 21st to raise money for breast cancer research. The bus will depart from Wegman’s in Wilkes-Barre at 7:30 a.m. and will leave New York around 7:30 p.m.

Participants will be free to schedule and arrange their own activities for that day. Tickets are $30. A fundraising auction will be held on the bus en route to the city. All monies raised will go directly to the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research fund.

Call 654-9814 or 696-1410 to reserve a seat.

Christmas Concert-

On Sunday, December 6, “A Blessed Christmas” concert by the Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus and special guests will be held at the Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown.

Concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person, available at door and from chorus members. For more information, call 287-2476 or 696-3385.