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DALTON – The Scranton Rescue Mission will hold its third annual Dick Gray Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 23, at Stonehedge Golf Club. Lunch being served at the Inne of the Abingtons, Dalton. Cost is $100 per golfer or $100 per hole sponsor. Donations are also being accepted for prizes and giveaways. To register, visit www.scrantonrescuemission.org. Rescue Mission assists people who are homeless, suffering from an addiction or abuse, etc. For more information, visit the Web site or call the Rev. Phil Schultz, executive director, at 270-6677.

DICKSON CITY – The Dickson City Primitive Methodist Church, Lincoln and Jackson streets, will hold its vacation Bible school June 15-19, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a closing picnic on Friday. This year’s theme is “Awesome Bible Adventures.” For more information, call Pastor Tyler Perry at 489-4352 or e-mail thedicksoncitychurch@gmail.com.

DICKSON CITY – Kids Klothes Line, a clothing drive sponsored by The Dickson City Primitive Methodist Church, is collecting children’s clothing. Clothing should be in good condition, clean and folded, sizes preschool through high school. School uniforms are also welcome. The clothing will be used as part of Kids Klothes Line free clothing giveaway that will be held Aug. 22. Donations can be dropped off at the church Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon and during church services on Sunday, 11 a.m. to noon and 6 to 7 p.m. through June 14. To schedule a donation, call Kathy at 657-0264. Kids Klothes Line will be open to everyone. There will be no income guidelines. For more information, call 489-3452 or e-mail thedicksoncitychurch@gmail.com.

DICKSON CITY – Sprint in conjunction with Safe Kids Lackawanna County will distribute fingerprint identification kits for children to emphasize summer safety on Saturday. Megan McCabe, Safe Kid’s community health nurse will be at the Fashion Mall Sprint store, 249 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Dickson City, on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. to discuss summer safety tips for kids. Representatives of Firestone will conduct vehicle safety checks and PetSmart officials will discuss pet safety. Refreshments will be provided.

DUNMORE – La Cucina Restaurant, 600 S. Blakely St., Dunmore, will host a Wine Festival in memory of Luciano Lepri on Sunday, June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include wine and hors d’oevres. A silent auction will also be featured. The event benefits the Relay for Life of the Greater Scranton Area. For tickets or more information, call La Cucina at 341-8747.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY – American Red Cross of Lackawanna County announces several blood drives are scheduled in June, including: June 3, Mercy Hospital, second floor, 746 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; June 6, Red Cross, 545 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; June 8, Community Medical College School of Nursing, 1800 Mulberry St., Scranton, noon to 4 p.m.; June 9, McCain School of Business and Technology, 2227 Scranton/Carbondale Highway, Dickson City, noon to 4 p.m.; June 10, State Office Building, 100 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; June 17, Uniondale Methodist Church, Carbondale, 1 to 6 p.m.; June 19, Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, 1 to 6 p.m.; June 20, Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, 27 N. Main St., Carbondale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; June 25, Throop Civic Center, 1101 Willow Ave., Peckville, noon to 6 p.m.; June 26, Greenfield Fire Hall, 424 Route 106, Greenfield Township, 1 to 6 p.m.; June 30, Mall at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 1 to 6 p.m. To make an appointment to give blood, call Blood Services at 207-0106.

As part of National CPR/AED Awareness Week, June 1-7, the American Red Cross of Lackawanna County will offer free CPR classes on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon and noon to 3 p.m. at its headquarters, 545 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. The classes are open to people ages 12 and older and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register, visit www.neparc.org or call 207-0116.

PITTSTON – Consumer Credit Counseling of NEPA, a non-profit community service agency at 401 Laurel St., Pittston, will host a free “Road to Financial Fitness" workshop on Tuesday, June 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower-level conference room. Topics will include: creating a successful spending plan, setting financial goals, good credit habits, the cost of credit, credit reports, and improving your credit score. To register, contact Terri Stocki at 602-2227 ext. 220 or e-mail tstocki@cccsnepa.org.

SCRANTON – The Lackawanna Historical Society will present Rocky Glen Documentary with a lecture and update by Bob Savakinus on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton.

SCRANTON – The American Red Cross of Lackawanna County will sponsor “Save a Life Saturday” on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Red Cross, 545 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Children can learn fire safety and visit the Scranton Smoke House as well as learn other useful safety skills at this event, featuring “Scrubby the Bear,” free hot dogs and hamburgers, face painting, raffles, and a tour of the historic building. The event is free and open to the public. A blood mobile will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To make an appointment, call 207-0106. To register for the event, visit www.neparc.org or call 207-0116.

SCRANTON – “Car Lover’s Car Show” will be held Sunday, June 14, at McDade Park in Scranton. Gates open at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Awards will be given for the top 25 and “Best of Show.” Food will be available and music will be provided by Joe “The Big Kahuna” Kruz. Cost for pre-registration by June 1 is $8 and $10 for day of the show. Participants must be registered by noon to be considered. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. For more information, call Bill at 457-7665.