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DAILY EVENTS

April 22: Countryside Conservancy Stewardship Awards, 7 p.m., Evans Hall, Keystone College. Come help us celebrate the land and landowners of our region. Cost: Free admission and refreshments. Info: 945-6995.

Women’s Resource Center Association Great Chefs XIX, special occasion cake challenge, 5:30: cash bar, cake preview and voting for “The People’s Choice Award” and special occasion table displays. 6:45: full-course dinner, judging by Gale Gand, award presentation and book signing. Event will feature Celebrity Chef Gale Gand and 25 NEPA bakers. All proceeds benefit Women’s Resource Center. Cost: $75. No tickets at the door. Info: for tickets, 346-4460, ext. 211.

April 23: “ Celebrating Sister Adrian: A Lifetime of Love,” 6:30 p.m. in the Scranton Cultural Center. Cost: Free. Seating is limited, tickets at the box office by calling 1-888-669-8966. Event will feature musical tributes, a prayer service, a video and a reception in honor of Sr. Adrian Barrett, the founder of Friends of the Poor. Comedy for Computers fundraiser, second annual event with Leadership Lackawanna in partnership with the Boys and Girls club. Hosted by the Hub Lounge in the Clarion Hotel on Meadow Ave, in Scranton. Cost: $15, per person. Info: chitchcock@scrantonchamber.com or 342-7711.

Leadership Through Turbulent Leadership Through Turbulent Economics: Turning Loss Into Opportunity, noon to 1 p.m. as part of the Leadership Lackawanna Luncheon Series at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave. Cost: $20, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Members; $25 Non-Members. Reservation Deadline: April 17. Info: leadershiplackawanna.com.

Take Back the Night March and Rally at Lackawanna County Courthouse, 8 p.m., calls for an end to sexual violence in the community. Begins at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Info: Call 941-6194 for more details.

Wine Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m. at Versailles, 312 South State Street. Cost: Free. Hosted by Versailles, Maiolatesi Wine Cellars, White’s Country Floral, State Street Grill, Caravia and Richard’s Review.

April 24: Rummage Sale, 3 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 1546 Monsey Ave., Green Ridge section of Scranton. Also on Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 498-3180.

April 25: American Red Cross of Lackawanna County 20th Annual Dinner Auction, Genetti Manor, Dickson City. Silent Auction and Open Bar at 6 p.m., all funds raised benefit the Lackawanna County Chapter of the American Red Cross in their mission of helping people prepare, prevent and respond to emergencies in Lackawanna County. The funds will be used to provide victims of disaster with their immediate needs (food, clothing, shelter, mental assistance) and support local programs and services. Info: 207-0109.

Benefit Concert featuring DINO Kartsonakis, with Abington Christian Academy, 7 p.m. in the Mellow Theatre, Lackawanna College, Vine Street, Scranton. Cost: tickets for the benefit concert are on sale for $40 (premier seating) or $30 (regular seating) per person. Seat-specific tickets may be purchased with PayPal at www.abingtonacademy.com or through the academy office, located at 204 South Abington Road, Clarks Green (inside the Clarks Green Assembly of God building). Call the office for available seating at 586-5270.

Citizen of the Year Dinner, 6 p.m. with The Montrose Area Chamber of Commerce in the dining room of the Montrose Bible Conference, Lake Avenue, Montrose. The honoree: Philippa Follert. Info: Tickets until April 12 at Craige’s Store, The Butler’s Pantry, or Lee’s Furniture and Radio Shack in Montrose.

Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations, in Tunkhannock with the Countryside Conservancy. Activities, lectures, tree planting, live music and more at the Dietrich Theater and Riverside Park throughout the day. Kicks off with Japanese Knotweed control project at Riverside Park. Info: 945-6995.

Emergency Preparedness Fair, 10 a.m. to noon, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Clarks Summit. With classes and displays. Info: 842-6915.

Friends of the Abington Community Library Semi-Annual Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, across from the library on the Morgan Highway. Donations of slightly used books are accepted daily during regular library hours until April 11. Hardcovers: $2, Paperbacks: $.50. Info: Jim Hennigan 267-7049 or 586-6797.

Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Annual Book and Plant Sale, 9 a.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 in the Heritage Room, in the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. Info: 941-4078.

Rummage sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 10 Church St., Factoryville. $2-a-bag sale at 2 p.m.

April 26: Annual Chicken Barbecue, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany. Cost: $8, adult; $5, youth. Info: Call 563-1564 for reservations.

Annual St. Joseph Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church hall. Cost: adults, $7; children 10 and under, $4. Consisting of eggs, ham, olives, pancakes, bread, juice and hot beverages. Take-outs are available. Special St. Joseph bread will be available in two-loaf packages. Homemade Lebanese pastries will also be sold. Tickets available at the door. Info: 343-6092.

Appalachia Service Project Auction, Clarks Green United Methodist Church. A.S.P. Volunteers are raising money to pay for expenses to help repair homes in Mingo County, West Virginia. The auction begins at noon. Cost: $7, adults; $3, children. Brunch served before the auction. Info: A.S.P., visit http://asphome.org.

"Mission: Possible," 5:30 p.m. dinner theater at Dalton United Methodist Church. Ticket can be obtained from any member of the youth group. Info: 563-1619 and leave a message.

Pasta Dinner, noon to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows, Gathering room. Eat in, delivery or take-out. Cost: adults, $7; children under 12, $4.

Second Annual Pasta Dinner, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Abington Senior Community Center. Cost: $8, adults; $4, children. Info: 586-8996.

What Every American Needs to Know About Autoimmune Diseases, noon to 3 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Avenue, in Scranton. Reservations are required. Info: lupuspa.org.

April 27: Henry George Seminar, “The Immigrant Paradox: Alien Workers and Distributive Justice,” presented by Howard F. Chang, Earl Hepburn Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania, 4 p.m., the Ballroom, DeNaples Center at the University of Scranton. Cost: Free. Info: 941-7475.

April 28 : “Care for Your Loved One with Dementia: to Benefit Caregivers,” 7 p.m. at the Abington Community Library. Program for adults, with Dr. Mario Cornacchione. Seating limited. Registration required. Info: 587-3440, lclshome.org/abington, Library Events or Rhonda, 585-8099 or Rita, 586-0179.

Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers meeting, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Allied Rehabilitation Services on Moffitt Drive, Scranton. Info: 587-0232, 222-5405 or scrantontoastmasters.org.

Immigration Teach-in, 11:30 a.m. in the Ballroom of the DeNaples Center at the University of Scranton. Features panel presentations on immigration policies, and immigrant stories. Info: 941-4194.

Open Closet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Bible Church, University Drive, Dunmore. Clothes and shoes in all sizes, infant through adult. Also, coats, baby item and household items. Everything is free. Info: 342-5651.

Tapping into Reality: Is God Real?, 7 p.m., gathering and dinner; 7:30, speaker; 8:15, break; 8:30, question and answer and 9 p.m. social time at Armetta’s Pizza and Restaurant, featuring Jeff Seymour, Theology Faculty at Scranton Preparatory School. Cost: $5, at door, dinner included. Nor registration required.

April 29: Parag Khanna presents, "A 21st Century Look at Geopolitics and Economics,” noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Rose Room in Brennan Hall at The University of Scranton. Luncheon will be followed by book-signings. Cost: $20, per luncheon per person, $40 per series per person, $30 per luncheon per couple, and $60 per series per couple. Free for Schemel Forum members. Info: Kym Balthazar Fetsko at 941-7816 or email fetskok2@scranton.edu or Sondra Myers at 941-4089.

May 1: 7th annual Lady Royals Golf Tournament , at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top. Cost: entry fee, $125 per golfer; $500 per foursome includes green fees, cart, practice range, lunch, dinner, gifts and awards. Foursome plus tee/green sponsorship: $600. Info: 941-4065 or kudrichm2@scranton.edu. On-line registrations: matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/2009-lr-golfclassic.html.

Dalton United Methodist Church Spring rummage sale, May 1 and May 2. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; lunch will be available on Friday. Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday is the bag sale day. Drop off of donations will be April 29 and April 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Info: 563-1841 or 563-1769.

May Day Soiree, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Colonnade, 401 Jefferson Ave. Scranton, with the United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Cost: $60 donation includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, wine tasting and silent auction. Benefits the United Cerebral Palsy of NEPA’s Children’s Center Campaign. Info: for reservations, 347-3357.

May Friendship Day sponsored by Church Women United, 12 p.m. at the Peckville United Methodist Church, 709 Main Street in Peckville. Chicken Dinner and “Memories” program. Cost: $8 for dinner. Reservations are required and must be sent by April 25 to Evelyn Mann at 562-1052. To send checks, mail to Ruth Richards, 1123 Dartmouth Street, Scranton, Pa 18504.

May 2: Humane Society Lackawanna County Volunteer Meeting, 11 a.m. in Hyland Hall at the University of Scranton. Janet Garvey, Chairman.

Support the 109th field artillery, doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m., 490 East Main Street, Nanticoke. (WWC Retro PRO Wrestling) Proceeds to benefit the families of the 109th army. Cost: Children 5 and under are free. Info: 287-5310 or retroprowrestling.com.

Treasures of the Earth 2009, 6th annual show and sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oblates of St. Joseph, 1880 Hwy 315, Pittston. Cost: Donations of $3, children 12 and under are free, scouts in uniform, free. Free parking, open to the public. Info: 800-473-3602, joe88earth@yahoo.com.

May 3: Gone With The Wind Tea Party, at The Scranton Club. Cost: $15, for members of The Scranton Club or Delaney Delacy Guard; $20, non-members. Hosted by the Auxiliary to Delaney Delacy Guard (Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War). All proceeds benefit the Restoration Fund of The Scranton Club. Info: To purchase tickets advance,June Winicki, Manager at 344-8671.

May 4: 24th Annual Invitational Fundraising Golf Tournament, 11:30 a.m. registration, with Lourdesmont at Glen Oak Country Club, Waverly. Cost: $223, entry fee per player, $175, per player is tax-deductible. Tickets: mail checks to Lourdesmont/Good Shepherd, Attn: C.J. Langan- Development Assistant, 537 Venard Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

REMINDERS

2009 University of Scranton Summer Camps, Carl Danzig, head men’s basketball coach at The University of Scranton, will hold two basketball camps at the Long Center on Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19, and Monday, August 10, through Friday, August 14, for all boys ages 7 to 15. Cost: $180, includes lunch, t-shirt and basketball, league play, 3-on-3, agility contests, sudden victory tournament and individual instruction in all phases of the game. A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required with the application. Info: to receive an application, 941-7478 or danzigc2@scranton.edu.

Abington Heights Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD,) collecting cell phones, for recycling. Cell phones may be dropped off in the main office of the High School.

American Red Cross, to find a blood drive location and date near you, go to NEPAGIVELIFE.ORG. Click on the NEPA map under Donations or call 1-800-GiveLife and make a local appointment.

Donations request for used school uniforms, Our Lady of the Snows, donating to Limulungo Community School, Mongu District in Western Zambia, Africa. Any size white shirt, navy and plaid skirts, pants, shorts, sweaters and sweat shirts welcome. Info: 587-3268 to arrange drop-off and pick-up.

Free Music Classes at Gymboree, two weeks of free classes are being offered to all children 0 to 5 years old. Gymboree’s music program explores music through play, activity and song. Classes are offered for children 0 to 3 years accompanied by an adult. Parent Optional classes are offered for 3 to 5 year olds. Gymboree is located in the Abington Shopping Center, 1145 Northern Blvd, Clarks Summit. Info: 586-5880 or csummitpa@gymboreeclasses.com.

Friends of the Abington Community Library accepting donations of used books, all types for all ages, in good condition for their Spring Book Sale, coming up on Saturday, April 25 at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, DVDs, CDs, and talking books in good condition may be dropped off during normal business hours at the Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove Street, Clarks Summit. Please, do not leave material outside if the Library is not open. No moldy or damp items, textbooks, magazines, Encyclopedias, or VHS tapes.

Glenburn 4-H Sewing Club, registration for 4-H textile science projects. Boys and girls, age 8 to 19 are invited. Info: Register at Penn State Cooperative Extension office, 963-6842.

Hatha yoga, with Nora Fox, RYT, Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, Mondays, 9:30 a.m., and Thursdays, 9 a.m. Cost: $12 per class, $80 for eight weeks. Info: 586-9684.

Lupus screenings, weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lupus Foundation, Scranton. 615 Jefferson Ave. Scranton. Info: lupspa.org or 1-888-995-8787.

Overeaters Anonymous meetings, First Presbyterian Church, 201 Stone Ave., Clarks Summit, weekly, Mon. and Wed., 7 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., 9:30 a.m. and Sun., 4 p.m. Info: 587-4313.